…position remains that no matter what the allegations or suspicions may be, there are lawful processes and steps to justice. All must be presumed innocent and granted fair hearing in a court of law," the statement added. The government also condemned what it described as a recent televised statement by a South African g…

…address unsafe childbirth practices and unregulated blood transfusions with a proposed law aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths and improving healthcare standards across the state. Speaker of the Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano during a three-day retreat for lawmakers on the…

…and security of Nigerians. Obi urged citizens to hold the government accountable through lawful and democratic means. The Presidency and the Federal Government had not responded to Obi’s claims as of the time of filing this report.

…the apex body of the campaign council include Hon. Folorunsho Bamisayemi, Hon. Ismaila Kolawole, Dr. Tunde Alarape, Hon. Tona Famadewa, Barr. Sunday Ojo Williams, Barr. Ayo Afilaka, Hon. Lekan Oyediran, Hon. Aleem Bakare, Alhaji Mutiu Omotayo, Hon. Semiu Afolabi and Hon. Taiwo Akeju. It added that several other party l…

…the Federal Government had begun taking corrective measures, including revising budget laws to formally capture such expenditures while calling for timely implementation reports and greater fiscal transparency.

…deadly consequences of mob justice and renewed troubling questions about the ability of law enforcement agencies to protect citizens placed in their custody. What began as an allegation of child theft ended in one of the most horrific acts of jungle justice in recent years, leaving behind a grieving husband, four young…

By Gabriel Ewepu The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to …

…challenge the outcome of the APC's senatorial primary in his district, insisting that he lawfully won the exercise. Arise said his decision to institute legal action immediately after the primary was informed by his understanding of the timelines stipulated by the Electoral Act, adding that he was not surprised when hi…

…to sustain the desilting of drainage channels while enforcing environmental sanitation laws against indiscriminate waste disposal. Officials of the state government said efforts to reduce flooding remain ongoing through routine clearing of drainage systems and sustained public sensitisation. They stressed that resident…

…disburse, or administer public funds. She has neither location nor voice in the law. What this means is that when Mrs Tinubu ventures outside the private quarters of Aso Rock and speaks about funds she has "provided," she must choose the words that follow very carefully. When she described her family as being "rich," t…

…for the generous honour you accorded me on the occasion of my induction as the 7th LAWMNA Territorial Chairman. Your thoughtful full-page congratulatory publication was not only a pleasant surprise but also a profound demonstration of your love, confidence, and goodwill towards my person and the church. I received that…

…Speaking after the event, Marketing Manager at Nigerian Distilleries Limited, Gbemileke Lawal, said the partnership reflects the brand's commitment to creating premium consumer experiences that merge music, lifestyle and hospitality. "TRACE Live continues to provide an environment where music, entertainment and social…

…vaccine-preventable diseases despite the availability of free vaccines. DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE writes When 20-month-old Batula stopped walking, her family believed something supernatural was happening. The little girl from Nigeria's conflict-ravaged North-East had become so weak she could barely move. Painful boils appe…

…of preparedness, the safeguards already in place, and the willingness to comply with the law. If an organisation has complied with eight out of ten requirements, we may ask it to complete the remaining two and continue improving its systems. Our objective is compliance. That is the most important thing. The Meta case d…

…a faceless individual, lacking legitimacy, credibility and standing in public life. The lawyers maintained that the interview was subsequently circulated across television stations and multiple digital platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp, thereby exposing their client to…

…where necessary, had been initiated against the offenders in line with extant laws and procedures. The spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to intensify enforcement of the directive across the state. He said coordinated…

…“There was no illegal or quiet recruitment. Everything was done in accordance with the law and due process. Anyone who wants to verify the approvals is free to come to the Council,” he said.

…confidence across the port industry," Akutah stated. According to him, once signed into law, the legislation will establish an independent port economic regulator with powers to regulate tariffs, service standards, competition and commercial conduct, a move he said would improve transparency and boost investor confiden…

…federal level. The former vice president also alleged that about ₦800 billion had been unlawfully deducted from statutory allocations due to state governments, claiming the funds were diverted without constitutional or legislative approval. According to him, the combined value of the alleged off-budget expenditures and…

…culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the Armed Forces Act and other extant laws. The Army remain professional and does not condone indiscipline. “On the Allegations of Rape, now Circulating on Social Media, the Commandant has taken note of rape allegations recently attributed to the Vice Chancellor of Osun St…

…and other violent crimes across the State." He also called on residents to support law enforcement efforts through information sharing. This is as he urged them "to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely and credible information that will assist the Police in preventing crime and ensuring the safety and securit…

…there with their armed policemen to stop government officials from carrying out their lawful assignments of opening up their channel back to the lagoon. But thankfully, we were able to overcome that. "Within 72 hours, we have seen a remarkable improvement in the discharging point of the downstream to salvage what is ha…

…institutions to conduct an independent investigation into the matter in line with the law. “The Nigerian people deserve the truth, and they deserve it without delay,” the statement added.

…a hotel fire five days before Adeniyi's own arrest on October 27, 2025. But human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, challenged the Presidency, saying it lacked the constitutional authority to exonerate any party in the matter and calling for the ICPC to independently investigate both Gbajabiamila and Adeniyi. Falana also…

…disclosing identities without their informed consent or in contravention of applicable laws," the statement said. UNIOSUN reiterated that the welfare and safety of its students remain its top priority, adding that the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, would continue to support students who report har…