Ruling houses warn against outsiders interference in Ogun stool
Three ruling houses of Mobalufon in Ogun State — Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumoka) — have cautioned against interference by non-indigenes in the succession matters of the Moguniseja stool.…
Traffic Fines: High cost of driving in Sanwo-Olu’s Lagos
By Olalekan Adetayo Driving in Lagos has suddenly become a nightmare of sorts for motorists. It now feels like walking through a financial minefield, carefully planted at strategic points for…
Makoko demolition: Assembly pledges compensation for victims
The Lagos State House of Assembly has pledged to compensate residents of Makoko and adjoining communities in Yaba Local Government Area affected by recent demolitions, as it ordered an immediate…
Lagos Assembly bows to civic pressure, suspends demolitions in Makoko
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended the planned demolition of houses and structures in Makoko area of the state. Majority Leader of the House, Noheem Adams made this…
Court adjourns APC chieftain Ganduje’s corruption trial to April 15
A Kano State High Court has adjourned until April 15 the trial of former governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat Umar, and son, Abdullahi Umar, alongside five other defendants, over…
Justice Adejumo launches maiden NJI Cup, says sports catalyst for longevity, unity
Former President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICoN) and current Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Hon Justice Babatunde Adejumo, on Thursday formally inaugurated the maiden edition…
‘Stronger human rights due diligence needed in global agrifood system’
Worried about the climate disruption, UK-based international human rights lawyer, Dr Cynthia Umezulike, has called for the strengthening and sustaining of human rights due diligence across global agrifood systems. She…
$10m earmarks for Makoko development regeneration – LASG
The Lagos State Government on Monday said about $10m was being planned for the regeneration of Makoko, a waterfront community in Lagos. The Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS,…
Benue: Court quashes Alia’s executive order on public gatherings
A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has quashed the executive order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia restricting public gatherings across the state. Governor Alia had on February 27,…
LASBCA pledges rapid urban growth, reaffirms commitment to enforcing building regulations
The Lagos State Building Control Agency has reiterated its commitment to the enforcement of building regulations as Lagos continues to experience rapid urban growth and construction activities across the state.…