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The Osun State Government has clarified that the chairpersons of local government councils dismissed by Governor Ademola Adeleke upon assuming office in 2022 have not been reinstated by the Court of Appeal. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, the government emphasized that the court’s ruling on Monday did not restore […]

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to take tougher measures against the rising number of illegal foreign workers. Since taking office in July 2024, Starmer has initiated several immigration reforms, with analysts describing his approach as “firm but fair” compared to that of his predecessor, Rishi Sunak, and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. However, […]

It was an evening of elegance and camaraderie as Yemi Akangbe, SAN, alongside friends, hosted Akure lawyers and members of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on the sidelines of the NEC meeting. The event brought together legal minds from across Nigeria, creating an atmosphere not just for fine dining […]

Rivers State Government has stated that the decision of the State Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, to withdraw his appeal challenging the decisions of lower courts to represent the 2024 budget of the state to the Martin Amaewhule-led State House of Assembly, at the Supreme Court was appropriate. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Warisenibo Joseph […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has told the sacked Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner REC, Hudu Yunusa-Ari to go to court and claim his innocence rather than making spurious allegations in the media. Recall that Yunusa-Ari, who had reportedly ran away from the country in the wake of the controversy that trailed his actions in […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over individuals impersonating its officials to break into homes. Speaking on the matter, Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media, stated that most of these cases are not carried out by EFCC operatives but by fraudsters attempting to discredit the agency. Oyewale emphasized the importance of […]

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favour of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in a legal dispute involving MTN Nigeria, affirming the commission’s regulatory authority over competition and consumer protection in the telecommunications sector. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Director of Corporate Affairs at FCCPC, […]

The recent approval of an increased retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years will help cushion the impact of the ‘japa’ syndrome on Nigeria’s health sector, says the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State Branch, Dr. Happy Adedapo. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, recalled how he sacked his daughter from his farm on account of late coming to work. According to Obasanjo, the action had an indescribable effect on all his employees, saying “if Baba could do this to his daughter, who are we?”. The former President, who made the disclosure, while playing […]

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $835,081.46 traced to the dollar wallet of SDQ Facilitators Limited, also known as Rexel Nigeria Limited (Leatherback), following a ruling that the funds were linked to illegal activities. SDQ Facilitators is a user of Leatherback, a cross-border payment platform. Justice Deinde Dipeolu granted […]

Nnanwike Obah, a lawyer and entrepreneur, who serves as the Managing Director and CEO of NACO Logistics, a leading hotel booking company, has officially announced the expansion of his business into the real estate sector, with a primary focus on the vibrant markets of Abuja and Lagos. This exciting development was shared through a recent […]

The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Ridwan Jamiu, has called on Muslims to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to establishing Shariah courts in their states. Delivering the Jumaat sermon last Friday at Lekki Central Mosque, Dr. Jamiu stressed the need for accountability regarding candidates’ stances on Shariah courts. He […]