Lawyer discloses why national grid collapses
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Oke, has revealed the major challenges of the country’s power sector. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television monitored by newsmen on Wednesday,…
Farmers protest alleged planned illegal eviction from Aduhanhan community by Edo govt
Over 400 pineapple farmers in the Aduhanhan community in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area have protested over the alleged plan by the Edo State government to illegally evict them from their…
Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, appointed as Oloja of Lagos-elect by King Kosoko Royal Family
The King Kosoko Royal Family has announced veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Jide Kosoko, as the Oloja of Lagos-elect. The position became vacant following the death of Chief Adebola Ige…
House rent, exorbitant charges by agents in Delta worrisome – Group
Rights group, Initiative For Social Rights Concerns And Advancement, ISRCA, have raised alarm over the increase in house rent and exorbitant charges by house agents in Delta State. ISRCA’s National…
Jigawa court frees man detained for 10 years without trial, awards ₦10m compensation
A Jigawa State High Court has ordered the immediate release of Mr. Ja’o Sabo, who was held in detention for over a decade without trial, awarding him ₦10 million in…
Federal lawmakers step in to douse tension over Ondo–Ogun oil-rich boundary area
In a move to douse rising tension and prevent a breakdown of law and order, the House of Representatives has waded into the boundary dispute involving the oil-rich Eba Island–Atijere…
Lagos Controller advocates new strategy to reform inmates, Kirikiri gets ICT centre
The Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Lagos Command, Daramola George, has called for modern corrections with purpose and direction aimed at rehabilitating offenders in the nation’s correctional centres.…
Oyo gives 14-day notice to quit to Illegal occupants around OA Stadium
The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), has issued a 14-day ultimatum to owners and occupants of illegal structures, including shanties, kiosks, stalls,…
Court jails security guard for life over rape of nurse in Lagos school clinic
A Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a security guard, Emmanuel Buchi, to life imprisonment for raping a 37-year-old married nurse in a school clinic. Delivering judgment…
Ogun govt warns against illegal construction besides highways, structures on walkways
The Ogun State Government has warned residents against constructing illegal structures on walkways and erecting shanties along highways across the state. The government also cautioned residents against attacking town planning…