Alleged N64m fraud: Court grants IGP’s request to arrest fugitive, Olusanya Okusanya
A Lagos Federal High Court, yesterday, granted the request of the Inspector-General of Police to arrest an alleged fugitive, Olusanya Okusanya, said to have absconded to United Kingdom, UK. Justice Yellim Bogoro, granted IGP’s request to arrest the suspect, after taking a motion ex-parte for his arrest, filed and moved by S. Ayodele, a lawyer […]
Alimosho LG boss’ suspension unconstitutional – Solicitor
Dr Abdul Mahmud, solicitor to suspended Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, has condemned it, describing it as “illegal and unconstitutional”
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BASA: Nigeria, Brazil to initiate direct flights
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has concluded talks with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement, BASA, and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.
Stakeholders condemn post-election violence in Rivers State, call for peace amid crisis
Stakeholders have strongly condemned the widespread post-election violence that erupted in several local government areas of Rivers State on Monday, preventing newly sworn-in council chairmen from accessing their offices.
‘No autonomy in governance’ – Gov Eno explains LG autonomy to newly elected chairmen
“How our teachers will be paid across the board, how their allowances and gratuities will be paid. We expect that we sit down and understand our shared commitment to our people. There is no autonomy in governance.
32,000 Lagos residents suffering from tuberculosis – Report
Lagos State has reported a significant rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with 32,000 patients recorded in 2024, up from 18,541 cases in 2023.
Suspension of LG boss: Don’t undermine LG autonomy, group tells Lagos Assembly
An advocacy group, the Lagos People’s Assembly, on Monday called on the Lagos State House of Assembly not to take any action capable of undermining local government autonomy. The group, in a peaceful protest to the Lagos Assembly, said that the practice of lawmakers querying and sanctioning Local Government administrators was in total contradiction to […]
Shettima seeks stronger FG, private sector synergy for economic growth
—- Says partnership with NESG will unlock Nigeria’s economic potential By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – VICE President, Senator Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and industrialisation. Senator Shettima said the private sector is critical in driving the industrialisation and […]
Alleged intimidation of Judges hinders fight against corruption – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has identified frivolous appeals, alleged intimidation of Judges by lawyers and judgments delivered on grounds of technicalities as some of the major challenges impeding the war against corruption. According to him, until these challenges are curtailed, they will continue to hamper the speedy adjudication of corruption cases. Tinubu stated this on Monday […]
I didn’t join APC to unseat Oyebanji, says ex-ADP guber candidate, Elebute-Halle
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—A former governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Kemi Elebute-Halle, has said that she has no intention of unseating the governor of the state, Biodun Oyebanji. Elebute-Halle disclosed this on Monday in Ado-Ekiti during her official defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists, she stated […]
