… DNA Tests To Identify Dead Bodies The Lagos State Government has instituted a Coroner’s Inquest under the Lagos State Coroner’s System Law No. 7 of 2007 for the purpose of establishing the cause and manner of the recent incident of a collapsed building within the premises of the Synagogue Church of All Nations at […]
The Speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji has described his acquittal by the Federal High Court in Lagos as historic and victory for democracy and the rule of law. While addressing a world press briefing at the Assembly complex, Lagos, Nigeria on Friday after the ruling, Ikuforiji said he […]
By Ayo Balogun Ruling by an Ikeja High court on the use of Hijab – Head cover by female students in the Lagos state public schools was Friday adjourned till October 17 this year. Friday’s adjournment, which is the second by Justice Modupe Onyeabor was greeted with peaceful protest by the army of the […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Nigeria on Friday acquitted the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji of the N600 million money laundering charge and other issues. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had accused Ikuforiji and Oyebode Atoyebi, his aide, of laundering around N600 million but the two-time Speaker […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji Sequel to the unfolding civil disturbance in Ekiti State, South Western Nigeria, the outgoing Governor Kayode Fayemi has directed the state Chief Judge to work with other stakeholders and consider alternative venue for the Ekiti Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, cancelled his state wide appreciation visit and announced indefinite dusk […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos Freedom for over 200 abducted Chibok secondary school girls in Borno state, is highly desirable by not only Nigerians, but every single individual in the globe. The long overdue liberty to the unfortunate girls is addressed at every forum with stern passion, anxiety, emotion and high expectation. Painfully, the desire has […]
…Considers Significant Assistance To The Worst Hit Countries From Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Following alarming evidence of the spread of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the World Bank Group has announced that it will nearly double its financing to $400 million to help the worst hit countries in addressing the emergency and build stronger health […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji Barely 24 hours after the state government directive for closure of all the state courts, sequel to violence that broke out on Monday and Thursday at the venue of the Election Petition tribunal, Ekiti state has been embroiled in another civil disturbance as hoodlums thronged the streets of Ado Ekiti, the […]
Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has raised the alarm over the desperation of leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to at all cost scuttle his inauguration by causing mayhem in the state that could lead to a declaration of a State of Emergency. In a statement on Thursday night by his Chief Press […]
… Faults National Award Conferment Ayo Balogun Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola has decried the shame the nation encountered at the global level following the $9.3 million cash seized by the South African Government recently, as the nation is now a laughing stock in the comity of nations. Fashola spoke at the 2014 Gani Fawehinmi […]
Ayodele Afolabi,Abuja The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is to commence enforcement activities against corporate bodies and individuals who have not filed their Tax Returns and failed to voluntarily fulfill their tax obligations by due dates. The Tax Law requires companies, with 31st December as their End of Year Accounting Date, to file their tax […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Barring any last minute change of plan, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal is set to declare his intention to contest for the President. Following his resolve to pursue his ambition on All Progressive Congress (APC) platform, sources say he will quit his position as Speaker. His decision to […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Nigerian Senate was thrown into a rowdy session Thursday over approval of the $1billion external loan request forwarded to it by President Goodluck Jonathan in July this year. Jonathan claimed the loan request was to further fortify the nation’s Armed Forces in the ongoing war against Boko Haram insurgents. The loan […]
The Federal Government has declared next week Wednesday, October 1, 2014 as public holiday to mark the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary. In a statement Thursday by the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, Federal Government congratulated all Nigerians for witnessing another anniversary of the nation’s freedom from her British colonial masters. He therefore urged […]
By Niyi Adeyi Following two consecutive attacks by the political thugs on members of the Ekiti Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, the state government has directed closure of the state courts across the state. The Ekiti State Chief Judge, Ayodeji Daramola, gave the directive Thursday and said the courts would remained closed untill the necessary […]
Niyi Adeyi The Enugu state, South Eastern Nigeria has been assured of benefiting more from the recently launched Federal government Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Funds. Vice President Namadi Sambo gave the assurance Thursday while addressing audience at the support rally for President Goodluck Jonathan, in Enugu the state capital. At the solidarity […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the attempt by the PDP-led Federal Government and some members of the National Assembly, to cover up the smuggling of $9.3 million to South Africa on a private plane, saying the plots will fail, as the the issues involved are beyond Nigeria. In […]
Ignatius Okpara, Asaba The Police in Delta State has arrested a middle aged man, identified as Mr. Michael Akpore, of Urhiephron, in Ughelli South council Area of the state, for allegedly killing his 32 years old wife, Julie, over allegation of infidelity. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mrs Celestina Kalu,who […]
In a repeat of what transpired on Monday, there was confusion Thursday morning at the Ado Ekiti High court, venue of the recent Ekiti governorship Election Petition Tribunal which is hearing the suit brought before it by a group called E- 11, as some hoodlums again stormed the court and beat up a […]
By Ayo Balogun The present measures and initiatives to check insurgency in some countries around the world, require prompt global attention, urgent and total review, says the Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan made the advocacy Wednesday while addressing the High level meeting of the United Nations (UN) Security Council and the 69th Session […]
