Bayelsa residents hails Diri for Bayelsa demolishing notorious shanty settlements
THE demolition of a notorious settlement in Yenizue-Gene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, has been commended by residents, who described the government’s action as “long overdue.” The settlement, comprising makeshift structures…
Speak On Fact Not Hearsay On National Issues, Wike Warns Falana
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, to exercise caution before commenting on national issues. Speaking with journalists…
No one can be arrested for another person’s alleged offence – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on January 30, 2026 delivered a landmark judgment reaffirming a fundamental safeguard in Nigeria’s criminal justice system: no individual can be arrested for an offence…
FG ‘hard-fought’ $6.2m arbitration success commendable – Group
A political and policy advocacy group, Progressives Think Tank, has applauded the Federal Government over what it described as a “hard-fought” victory in the recent international arbitration dispute involving a…
JUSUN, Kaduna govt resolve dispute, strike suspended, judicial activities resumes
The Kaduna State Government has resolved its dispute with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), paving the way for the immediate suspension of the union’s one-week strike and the…
Guild advocates legal backing for Building Code to end structural failures
Experts under the aegis of the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) have renewed calls for legislative backing for the National Building Code (NBC), stronger collaboration among construction stakeholders, and greater…
Seller petitions EFCC alleged undue influence, ‘conspiracy’ in Lagos property sale
Accused dismisses claims as false, misleading The widow of a former president of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Mrs Victoria Olomola, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Obasanjo urges reform in NOUN, asked for return of Law programme
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for key reforms at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), including the restoration of its Law programme, increased students’ enrolment, and the integration…
Monarch appeal Makinde to fill vacant Aresa-Adu throne in Oyo
The Aranyin of Iranyin, Oba Lasisi Olagbemileke Oladimeji, has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to resolve the long-standing vacancy of the Aresa-Adu of Iresa-Adu throne in Surulere Local Council of…
Man arrested during child naming ceremony over alleged theft of three goats in Ogun
Operatives of the Ogun State Community Social Orientation and Safety Corps, also known as So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly stealing three goats in Ipokia Local Council…