Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has signed the Release Order for four of the 12 aides of embattled Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Igboho. This is coming after the associates have spent over 53 days in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. The […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to allegations by ex Big Brother Naija reality star, Dorathy Bachor that its officials broke into her house. Bachor, in a post on social media on Monday, had claimed that the operatives broke the door to her house in the name of searching for someone, who […]
A National Industrial Court, sitting in Abuja, has again rejected an application by the Federal Government to order striking members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, to resume work. The judge, John Targema, however, ordered the two parties involved in the industrial dispute “to suspend all forms of hostilities and maintain status quo.” […]
As traditionalists across the southwestern states of Nigeria celebrate “Isese” day, royal fathers and traditional worshippers have called on state governments in the region to declare August 20 of every year a Public Holiday to mark the traditional religion and festival. In Ikorodu, Lagos, His Royal Majesty, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi kicked […]
Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK, has partnered Red Bull in the renovation and upgrading of the Basketball Court in Ndubuisi Kanu Park, Alausa. The agency says this is part of the state’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of Lagosians, as well as promote community engagement. Unveiling the newly renovated Basketball Court, […]
Motorists fond of violating traffic laws in Lagos State have been warned to desist or face sanction. This is because the State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has said recalcitrant motorists will now be made to face the consequences of their actions under the Law. Coordinator, Special Offences (Mobile) Court, Arinola Ogbara, gave the warning during […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved recommendations of a committee to review “with dispatch,” 368 grazing sites, across 25 states in the country, “to determine the levels of encroachment.” Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement titled ‘President Buhari approves review of grazing reserves in 25 […]
UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, has officially announced nominees for the annual Player of the Year awards, which will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday, August 26. The three nominees that will be up for the award are Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne as well as Chelsea pair Jorginho and N’Golo Kante. […]
It’s obviously not going to be business as usual for street beggars and hawkers in Lagos State. This is because the state government has given them a warning to leave Lagos or face sanctions. Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Olusegun Dawodu, his Information and Strategy counterpart Gbenga Omotoso and the State Commissioner of Police, […]
By Georges Macnobleson-Idowu Retirement and pension are obviously two privileges that so many working class people eagerly look up to. While some people are fortunate to have gotten good and sustainable retirement and pension packages, others are not particularly lucky. And these unlucky lots are majorly a large chunk of the Nigerian masses, who often […]