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The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked suspended Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon, and his lawyer, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, to recognise the place of law rather than sentiments and emotions as guiding principles of legislative practices in Lagos State. The advice by the Assembly on Tuesday …

The UMAA said that it had identified significant legal and procedural discrepancies in the advertisement that warranted immediate attention and action. The Medics Alumni Association (UMAA), of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra State, has demanded immediate withdrawal and review of the Vice Chancellor position advertisement published by the governing …

The Federal Government has created a task force in the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Ministry of Aviation to unlock the economic potential of the aviation sector. A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, ICRC’s Acting Head of Media and Publicity on Tuesday in Abuja, said the Federal Government …

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has discharged Senator Dino Melaye of charges relating to an attempted escape from police custody and damage to police property. The judgment, delivered on Monday by Justice Sylvanius Oriji, marks the conclusion of a long-standing case in which Melaye faced a …

    Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has resumed passenger services to Lagos, Nigeria, with a daily service. The official delegation onboard was led by Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia; David Broz, Senior Vice President of Aeropoliticaland Airline Industry Affairs …

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu, SAN, emphasized that “Protests are legitimate means of voicing dissatisfaction and participating in shaping citizen-centred governance and development outcomes.” The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government to uphold and protect the citizens’ …

Social activist, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge on Tuesday to lead the EndBadGovernance protest, calling for urgent reforms amidst Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges The social activist was seen alongside a large crowd of protesters, many holding placards, with inscriptions such as “End Economic Crisis” and “Bad …

Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has voiced her concerns about Nigeria’s growing economic difficulties and the discontent simmering across the nation. In a statement personally signed by her and released on Tuesday, the senator highlighted the power of protests as a means for Nigerians to express their frustrations amidst …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has insisted that the forthcoming Local Government Election scheduled for 5th October will be held. Fubara said there was an encumbrance known to law to stop the conduct of the exercise. The governor, therefore, urged political parties and candidates contesting for various positions in the …

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 117 inmates serving various jail terms across the various correctional centres in the state. With 19 of the convicts regaining freedom, others on death row had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, with some of the inmates also given reduced sentences. …