We are relieved to have secured the release of Mr. Surajo Asimiyu, known as Baba Ibeji, an indigent Nigerian who was detained by the Nigerian Police for approximately eighty days without a single charge against him filed before any court. Surajo, man with a humble means from Ogun State and father of twin toddlers, was arrested on April 20, 2024, ... Read More »
The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which affirmed the victory of His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo as the duly elected governor of Kogi State in the November 11 gubernatorial election, and dismissed the appeal filed by the SDP candidate, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka. The Appellate Court, while resolving all four grounds ... Read More »
Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for reopening the investigation into the death of Erasmus Emhenya who was allegedly tortured to death in police custody last April. In a letter to the IGP, Adeyanju praised the move as a commitment to transparency and justice. He highlighted the seriousness of the allegations ... Read More »
The long drawn battle for Local Government autonomy in Nigeria appears coming to a logical conclusion today. This is after a seven-man panel of the Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for states to retain and use money from the federation account on behalf of the Local Governments. Justice Emmanuel Agim, gave this verdict while delivering judgement on Thursday ... Read More »
The President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko has stated his country’s readiness to partner with the Federal Republic of Nigeria in key areas of the economy. This was when he received the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, senator Oluremi Tinubu in his office in Belarus. He highlighted some of the areas Belarus is looking at ... Read More »
Bigi, the beloved beverage brand known for its exciting twists on Nigerian Idol, hosted a truly special evening for the show’s top 4 contestants. Held at the Safron Hotel in Ikeja GRA, the Bigi Candlelight Dinner celebrated the contestants’ achievements and brought a delightful surprise! This season, Bigi took a heartfelt approach by inviting the contestants’ parents and loved ones ... Read More »
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday said the Electricity Bill currently before the House is the confirmation of the state government’s zeal to ensure regular and uninterrupted power supply to residents. This was as the House held a stakeholders’ meeting on the bill which if passed into law, will allow the state ... Read More »
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday handed over 25 Hilux vehicles to various security agencies in the State. It was the first batch of the provision of operational vehicles to boost security by the administration. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, held at the Governor’s office car park, in Akure, the Governor emphasized the vital role that the ... Read More »
_…plants trees in Oje Market_ The Oyo State Government has attributed the zero case of cholera outbreak in the State, to its preparedness in tackling unforeseen epidemic circumstances, and it’s recent environmental reformations and policies. The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal explained how the state was able to improve on its environmental sanitation drive, thereby resulting in a ... Read More »
Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, the Hon. Resident Electoral Commissioner INEC Ondo State has urged the Electoral Officers in the State to create massive awareness and educate voters in their respective Local Government Areas to raise the bar of credibility in the upcoming 16th November 2024 Governorship Election in the State. The Hon. REC emphasized that the effective participation of citizens in ... Read More »
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