…governorship poll. Bejide, who cast his vote at Polling Unit 004, Ward 2, Oke Adura, Ilawe-Ekiti, accused members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of openly distributing money to voters in an attempt to influence the outcome of the election. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, the ADC candidate allege…

…discharging its contents. In a motion of Urgent Public Importance during plenary, the Lawmaker noted that the devastating effects of the incident make it necessary that a fire service outstation should be established in the area to meet with the growing population of humans and commercial establishments. Akaliro, howev…

The Plateau State Police Command has commenced enforcement of vehicle registration laws and improper use of number plates across the State. In a press statement signed by SP Alfred Alabo, Public Relations Officer of the Command, the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, said the operation is "in line with the directive…

…of the Command to promoting road safety, public order, and compliance with extant laws, is aimed at addressing traffic violations that endanger lives and compromise the orderly use of the roads. “At the conclusion of the court proceedings, twenty-three (23) offenders were convicted and ordered to pay fines commensurate…

…all operations must be conducted in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement and the Law of Armed Conflict. The COAS highlighted the continued support of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in strengthening the capacity of the Armed Forces. “Nigerians exp…

…Olatunji said Nigeria's approach of conducting regular reviews of its data protection law sets it apart from several other countries that continue to operate under data protection legislation enacted more than a decade ago. He said Nigeria intends to keep reviewing the NDPA periodically to prevent the legislation from…

Mr Bejide accused an unidentified woman of buying votes near his polling unit in Ilawe-Ekiti.

…my aspiration to serve as the next Governor of Ogun State. "Nevertheless, I welcome any lawful investigation and remain confident that the truth will prevail. I will not be distracted by these antics. Instead, I remain focused on my vision for Ogun State and committed to serving the people with integrity and purpose,"…

…failures in town planning practice, lamented the difficult enforcement of town planning laws. Ogbonna, a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (FNITP), said that enforcing the laws has become increasingly difficult across federal, state, and local government levels in recent times. "We need to look into our…

…vulnerable communities and creating a secure environment for citizens to go about their lawful activities without fear," he said. The latest rescues add to a series of recent gains recorded by security forces in the North-West as efforts intensify to curb terrorism, banditry and kidnapping across the region.

"We gathered here today to reaffirm Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as our presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, and we are throwing our full weight behind him," he said. "He remains our candidate, and nobody can change that. We will work tirelessly for him, and we are confident that he will emerge victoriou…

…that permits a dismissed officer to veto, suspend, delay, review, or reject a decision lawfully made by the Supreme Leader pursuant to his exclusive constitutional authority. “Accordingly, the moment the dissolution of the 3rd Administration was announced, its tenure came to an end. Any continued claim to office therea…

…policing and zero tolerance for violent crimes. He warned criminals to desist from unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law, while assuring residents of continued safety and security across Ogun State. Police bust armed robbery, car snatching syndicate in Ogun

…vulnerable communities and creating a secure environment for citizens to pursue their lawful daily activities without fear," Danja stated. The latest operations highlight the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led military actions in the North-West, where security forces have intensified offensives against terrorist…

…they will continue to keep it up.’ He, however, calls on the people to continue to be law-abiding and conduct themselves in an orderly manner; the youth should always be obedient to the constituted authority and not allow themselves to be used by any agents of destruction. At Ningo Sembe, polling 008 units in Ningo Boh…

…and not punishment. We do not want to stifle innovation or drive away investors. "Our law is a developmental law designed to stimulate sustainable growth," he said. The NDPC chief said the commission's dispute with Meta was the only matter that proceeded to court after the company challenged a 32 million dollar penalty…

…those who continue the blockades or resort to violence would face “the full force of the law.” Under the terms of Friday’s agreement, the government promised not to privatize public companies — a key demand of the unions. The agreement also provides for working groups bringing together ministers and union leaders to di…

…Vice-Chancellor (Administration). The affected students, Alao Iyanuoluwa Odunayo and Olawale Abiodun Samuel, were accused of conspiring to cyberbully Adio by allegedly sharing information relating to his private life online. According to the statement, the duo was involved in cyberbullying Adio "by posting his private…

…journeys along vulnerable routes while reaffirming its commitment to supporting lawful efforts aimed at restoring peace and security across Plateau State.

…charge today. Ibrahim Gusau inherited the same structure in 2022. If the structure was flawed, that is part of the legacy conversation. If it was sound, then results should have been better. Either way, self-declaration as "life president" does not help fix it. Nigeria's football problems are structural, not personal.…

The plaintiffs sued INEC as sole defendant in the suit. Meanwhile, when the case was called on Friday, Chief Gordy Uche, SAN, announced appearance for all the eight plaintiffs, including PDP, that is, the eighth plaintiff. But Mr Sunday Ameh, SAN, also stood up shortly after Uche made his appearance and also announced …

…and practices that they deploy in these cases." She further urged international law enforcement agencies to exercise greater sensitivity when investigating politically charged allegations across national borders. "The long arm of the law, when you go into other countries, particularly in politically motivated cases, ne…

By Steve Swann A former Nigerian oil minister cleared of taking bribes says the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that was "painful and traumatic". Diezani Alison-Madueke said the 13-year investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA) "could have been handled a lot differently". Speaking…

…civil rights advocates and constitutional scholars about respect for the rule of law. For many observers, the issue transcends the fate of the detained community leaders. It strikes at the heart of Nigeria's democratic experiment and raises troubling questions about the willingness of powerful institutions to submit to…

…enemies she made as Nigeria's first female petroleum minister. "The long arm of the law when you go into other countries, particularly in politically motivated cases, needs to have a lot more sensitivity," she said. The NCA said it conducted "a long-running, in depth and complex investigation which was regularly review…