Upholding Rule Of Law: Nigeria Police Force Ensures Due Process And Compassion In Handling 76 Suspects The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recently arraigned 76 individuals in court on charges, including terrorism, arson, and treasonable felony. These serious allegations encompass offences such as the destruction of public property and threats to national security. In managing the detention and arraignment of these suspects, the NPF has rigorously adhered to legal provisions to ensure fairness and accountability under the rule of law. The suspects were initially presented in court, where they were formally charged, and a remand order was issued by the…
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2027: If I Want To Contest For Any Position, I will Say It Myself – Makinde To Supporters, PDP Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to work together and unite their bases, saying the 2027 general election would be APC versus Nigerians. The governor noted that with a united PDP, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would have an uphill task in the election, especially going by the harsh economic situation Nigerians are facing. He said that the people of Nigeria would speak against the ruling party in 2027 as…
Oyo To Investigate Ibadan Building Collapse -Makinde •Mourns Oyo Ex-Lawmaker, Ex-LG Chair Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has promised to investigate the collapse building incident that occurred in Ibadan and in which 10 people reportedly lost their lives and several others injured. The governor stated this on Friday in a press release by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, to mourn the deaths of victims of the incident and also to condole their bereaved families. Recalled that the unfortunate incident of building collapse occurred on Thursday at the Jegede Olunloyo Area of Ona Ara Local Government Area, Ibadan. 10 people…
Pro Wike Lawmakers Win As Court Stops Allocation To Rivers State On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to cease releasing monthly financial allocations to the Rivers State government. The court stated that the receipt and disbursement of these funds by Governor Siminalayi Fubara since January constitute a “constitutional somersault and aberration” and must be stopped. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who issued the ruling, argued that Fubara’s recent actions, including presenting the 2024 budget to a four-member Rivers House of Assembly, violate constitutional provisions. According to Abdulmalik, Fubara’s decision to proceed with implementing…
Northern Govs Oppose President Tinubu Derivation-Based VAT Model, Call for Equitable Tax Reform Nineteen northern state governors, under the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), have voiced opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to adopt a derivation-based model for Value Added Tax (VAT) distribution in Nigeria. Following a strategic meeting in Kaduna on Monday, chaired by NSGF Chairman and Gombe State Governor Muhammad Yahaya, the governors raised concerns that the new model would disadvantage northern states and other less industrialized regions. The gathering, which included northern traditional rulers, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, and other stakeholders, highlighted the…
The Ethical and Legal Implications of Executive Immunity in Kogi State: A Call for Accountability By Abayomi Odunowo The situation in Kogi State, Nigeria, is a troubling manifestation of the erosion of public trust in the justice system. Recent revelations suggest that the current governor is using his position to shield his predecessor from accountability for alleged wrongdoings, raising significant ethical and legal concerns. Executive immunity, designed to protect elected officials from frivolous lawsuits and allow them to govern without fear of constant legal challenges, is seemingly being abused. When a sitting governor prioritizes political loyalty over justice, it undermines…
Ogun Govt Shuts Obada Grammar School, Suspends Principal Over Pupil’s Death …as government’s delegation visits family of late student The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi over the death of Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of the school. This followed the arrest and suspension of the teacher allegedly responsible for the death of the student on Friday last week as a result of corporal punishment. The Principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, who was earlier issued a query for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and…
President Tinubu Expresses Concern Over Blackout In The North, Directs Speedy Restoration Of Electricity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria in the last week. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The President has directed the Minister of Power and relevant agencies to speed up the pace of work to restore electricity to all the affected states in the North. President Tinubu is saddened by the reports…
Ogun Govt. Suspends Teacher, Queries Principal Over Pupil’s Death The Ogun State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has suspended a teacher alleged to have beaten and punished one Master Monday Arijo, an SS2 student of Obada Grammar School, Obada, Idi-emi, which reportedly led to his demise. The incident, which happened on Friday, also led to the immediate arrest of the teacher, as the principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was promptly queried for allowing corporal punishment to be used on the pupil against the established rules and regulations in the state. The principal was given…
APC Transition Committee Denounces Obaseki Government For Document Non-Presentation In a recent development regarding the transition of power in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee, headed by former Deputy Governor Dr. Pius Odubu, has confirmed that the outgoing government led by Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has yet to provide essential documentation for a smooth transition. This delay is reportedly affecting the committee’s ability to execute its mandate effectively. Following the recent gubernatorial elections in Edo State, the APC Transition Committee commenced its work, aiming to ensure a seamless handover of governance. However,…