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FCT Minister Reopens Millennium Park Two Years After

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, on Monday reopened the popular Millennium Park after two-year of closure due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. It was gathered that the park, which was closed down at the height of…

02/08/2022

Why Supreme Court’s Judgment on Hijab Heightens Religious Fault Lines

In a majority decision of five in favour and two dissenting, the Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, June 17, in Abuja, affirmed the rights of female Muslim Students in Lagos state public primary and secondary schools to wear hijab. The seven-member panel of the…

02/08/2022

Kanu’s Lawyer, Family Tackle group over UN directive for his release

Following recent directive by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention for the Nigerian government to unconditionally release the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from detention and pay him appropriate compensation, and the…

02/08/2022

Inibehe Effiong: Claimant, Defense Counsels Bicker over Akwa Ibom Lawyer’s Conviction

Counsels to Udom Emmanuel and Senator Effiong Bob, Barr. Samuel Ikpo, and Inibehe Effiong’s chambers have continued to bicker over last week’s conviction of the human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong by the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, justice Ekaette Obot. Effiong was…

02/08/2022

Insecurity: FCTA Demolishes Illegal Structures in Kuje

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) yesterday commenced a week-long massive demolition of illegal structures at Kuje to rid the satellite town of crime and mitigate the proliferation of illegal structures, purportedly obstructing human and vehicular movements in the area. A few days…

02/08/2022

FG Launches Court Duty Solicitor Scheme To Ensure ACJA Implementation

In a deliberate effort to ensure effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act in the country, the Federal Government, on Monday, launched a Court Duty Solicitor Scheme (CDSS), under the Federal Ministry of Justice. Speaking during the launch, the Executive…

01/08/2022

Lagos Govt Vows To Punish Arise TV Presenter, Rufai Oseni For Driving On BRT Lane

The Lagos State Government has vowed that necessary action would be taken against Rufai Oseni of Arise TV for driving on the dedicated lane for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Oseni had earlier in a Twitter post on Monday, August 1, 2022, alleged…

01/08/2022

NAFDAC Workers Suspend Six-Week-Old Strike

Health workers at the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Monday, suspended their six-week-old strike. The workers are members of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN). The Vice-Chairman of the union, Idzi Isua, confirmed the…

01/08/2022

NMA Proposes Privatisation Of Government Hospitals For Optimal Performance

Dr Uche Ojinmah, the National President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to consider privatising the nation’s hospitals for them to perform optimally. Ojinmah told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that this had become…

01/08/2022

Ogun Attorney-General Identifies Need To Clear Illegal Land Dealings

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), says there is a need to clear all illegal land dealings in the State, to further pave way for economic development and create a conducive environment for investors to…

01/08/2022

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