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Sanwo-Olu Releases Names of Police Officers Under Prosecution for Right Vio...
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has released a list of police officers being prosecuted for violation of human rights in the state. Sanwo-Olu who disclosed this in a post on his verified Twitter handle on Friday expressed optimism that the time is right to rebuild the state. The... read more »
Edo 2020: Do Not Rejoice Yet, Ize-Iyamu Tells Gov Obaseki
The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has dismissed claims that the party will not contest the outcome of the election, saying a decision will be taken after collating facts. Candidate of the Peoples... read more »
Breaking: Appeal Court Affirms Gov. Diri’s Election
The Court of Appeal in Abuja today has upheld the election of the Bayelsa State governor, Duoye Diri. The court set aside the August 18, 2020 verdict of the Bayelsa State Governorship Petitions Tribunal which had ordered a fresh poll to be conducted within 90 days. The Advanced Nigeria Democratic... read more »
FG Gets New Order to Stop Planned NLC, TUC Strike
The Federal Government has obtained a new order against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from going on with their plan to commence a nationwide strike on Monday. Justice Ibrahim Galadima of the National Industrial Court issued the order in Abuja in an ex... read more »
Appeal Court Constitutes Edo Governorship Election Tribunal Panel
President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Monday constituted the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to handle petitions arising from the gubernatorial election in Edo State. The tribunal’s secretary, Sunday Martins, Esq., disclosed this in a statement... read more »
UNICEF Expresses Concern Over Jailing of 13-Year-old Child in Kano for Blasphemy
The United Nations Children’s agency, Unicef has condemned the sentencing of 13-year-old Omar Farouq to 10 years in prison with menial labour for blasphemy by the Kano State Sharia Court... read more »
Presidency Lauds UK Court Judgement on P&ID Feud
The Presidency has lauded the judgment by the United Kingdom court granting Nigeria’s application for an extension of time and relief from sanctions in a $10bn suit with Process and... read more »
El-Rufai Reacts to NBA Conference Withdrawal, Questions Endorsement of One-Sided Narrative
Lists efforts at restoring peace in Southern Kaduna The Kaduna State governor, Nasir-El-Rufai, has berated the Nigerian Bar association (NBA) for endorsing a “one-sided narrative”... read more »
Anxiety in Bayelsa as Election Tribunal Set to Deliver Judgement
Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri is set to know his fate as the governor of the oil rich state as the Election Petition Tribunal will deliver judgement in three petitions against his... read more »
President Buhari Confirms Appointment of Four Supreme Court Judge...
President Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed the appointment of four new Supreme Court Judges. This was disclosed in a statement by Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad who named the judges as Hon.... read more »
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