Wike lacks constitutional power to declare public holiday, says Falana
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has faulted the public holiday declared by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of Saturday’s area…
New Awujale yet to be selected – Chieftaincy Affairs
The Ogun State Government has said it is yet to select any candidate to fill the vacant stool of Awujale of Ijebuland. The government, in a statement signed on Saturday…
Stemming the tide of Staged Kidnappings
By Oludare Richards Across Nigeria, a disturbing trend is emerging where the lines between victim and villain are increasingly blurred: It is the practice of self-kidnapping. A phenomenon where individuals…
Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa meets over deadly Ondo APC ward congress.
President Bola Tinubu has summoned the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to an emergency meeting following the violent disruptions that marred the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in…
Ondo aims for economic growth with refinery, seaport, others
The Ondo State government has disclosed that arrangements have been concluded to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the proposed development of the Ondo deep seaport. While disclosing the…
Aiyedatiwa dismisses crisis, impeachment against deputy
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed the rumour making the rounds in the state over the alleged plot to impeach his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami. While emphasising that…
FG condemned barbwire, vandalism, theft on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
The Federal Government has condemned acts of vandalism on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and vowed that offenders would be prosecuted. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, gave the warning…
Lagos market, Alakoro Ejalonibu, razed by fire
A fire outbreak gutted parts of Alakoro Ejalonibu Market in Oke-Arin Ebute Ero axis of Lagos Island Local Government Area on Saturday, before firefighters brought it under control. The Lagos…
Justice Ministry clarifies advisory, warns against criminalising civil disputes in Ogun
Ogun State Ministry of Justice has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law, clarifying that its recent advisory on the misuse of criminal justice mechanisms was directed at…
Ndoma-Egba backs Otu on Cross River 76 oil wells claim, rejects blackmail
Former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has declared his full support for Governor Bassey Otu and Cross River State on all constitutional and legal efforts to reclaim the disputed 76…