NCoS cautions CSOs, others against override of court orders, combative harassment of officers
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has cautioned Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and members of the public against overriding court orders regarding bail proceedings as pertains individuals in lawful detention and the…
Adopts technology to tackle sexual violence cases, Ogun CJ charges police, lawyers, others
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders — including the police, lawyers, judges, relevant government agencies, and non-profit organisations — to…
Probe Google, Meta, others over media, consumer harms, SERAP urges FCCPC
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate allegations that major technology companies are undermining Nigerian media, businesses and citizens’ rights…
Anambra begins demolition of illegal shanties at Onitsha main market
The Onitsha North Local Government Council has commenced the demolition of illegal structures at the Onitsha Main Market, saying the exercise is aimed at restoring the original masterplan and improving…
Residents accused Ogun govt of bias over building on waterway, demands demolition
Residents of Olu Ayodele Street of Iloye Olokuta Community Development Association, Sango, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, have accused a trader, Kabiru Badmus, of constructing a mosque and…
Ebonyi gov advises students to shun cultism, exam malpractice
*Varsity VC warn students Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged over 11,500 matriculating students of Ebonyi State University to shun cultism, examination malpractice, and other social vices. The 28th matriculation ceremony…
My face would be bolder, if it is Sen Natasha not anyhow Ohiri – Umahi dismisses sex allegation
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on Saturday dismissed allegations by businesswoman Tracyniter Nicholas Ohiri that he demanded sex from her in exchange for the payment of a purported debt, describing…
Ogun awards ₦6.1bn building construction contract for Court of Appeal Complex
The Ogun State Government has approved the award of a contract for the construction of a complex to house the Abeokuta Division of the Court of Appeal. The approval was…
Native doctor jailed for money rituals
An Anambra State High Court presided by Justice Jude Obiorah on Friday sentenced the flamboyant and controversial Oba, Idemili South -based native doctor Chukwudozie Nwangwu, aka Akwa okuko tiwara aki,…
Shanties along Ajao Estate canal demolished, Lagos dislodges occupants
The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), also known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), yesterday demolished shanties and removed illegal occupants from the Ajao Estate section of the Mass Burial Canal.…