Obasanjo warns against borehole drilling, Oyan Dam neglect

Obasanjo warns against borehole drilling, Oyan Dam neglect

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised the alarm over indiscriminate water borehole drillings in homes, declaring that repercussions of such could be devastating. He lamented that the incessant construction of boreholes, particularly in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, was a result of the failure of subsequent administrations to sustain the Oyan Dam project built by his military administration in 1977. The former President, according to a statement by his Special Assistant […]

March 24, 2025 9

NEWS

IG cautions against unlawful arrest, prolonged detention

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against the unlawful and prolonged detention of suspects. The IG stressed that suspects must not be detained beyond legally stipulated periods and warned that any officer found culpable of such violations would face strict disciplinary measures. Egbetokun noted that unlawful detentions erode public trust and confidence in the police force, urging officers to conduct their duties […]

March 24, 2025 14

2 1

NEWS

Court hears Obasa’s suit against Meranda, others on March 17

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has adjourned the hearing of a suit filed by the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to March 17, 2025. Obasa is challenging his removal as Speaker on January 13, 2025, following allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct leveled against him by 35 lawmakers. The respondents in the suit include […]

March 11, 2025 16 1 2

NEWS

Lakurawa: Nigeria, neighbours begin offensive against new terror group

•DHQ vows to block security gaps as Nigeria, Chad, Niger hold joint military operations The Nigerian Army and their counterparts in Chad, Niger, and other neighbouring countries have commenced joint patrols to contain cross-border threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group, fresh findings The collaborative effort aims to restrict the movement of the group, which has been linked to heinous criminal activities in the northern part of Nigeria and its […]

December 9, 2024 19

NEWS

UPDATED: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG

Justice James Omotosho, of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the Fundamental Human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu against the Federal Government. Kanu, in the suit, is seeking N1 billion in damages from the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Services, for alleged right violation. Kanu, in the suit, marked: FHC/CS/1633/2023, claimed that the […]

July 1, 2024 33

BUSINESS

Anambra labour monitors compliance, police warn against illegal enforcement

Organised Labour in Anambra State, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress said it has begun full monitoring of all affiliates unions and offices to ensure full compliance. This was disclosed in a press statement jointly signed by the state NLC Chairman, Humphrey Nwafor; Secretary, Gaius Chukwuka; TUC Chairman, Chris Ogbonna and Secretary, Alex Ebi, on Monday. The body said the exercise followed the directive of the national […]

June 3, 2024 39

NEWS

Privacy breach: JAMB warns against enrollment of minors

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has cautioned parents and guardians against enrolling minors in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, gave the warning while reacting to a suit filed by one Mrs Ifeanyi Eke against the Board over inappropriate text messages sent to her 15-year-old daughter during her registration. This was contained in a statement by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin on Wednesday […]

March 13, 2024 13

NEWS

Tribunal adjourns Sylva’s petition against Diri indefinitely over bias claim

The All Progressives Congress, along with its candidate in the Bayelsa State governorship poll, Timipre Sylva, has accused the election petition tribunal in Abuja of bias. The APC and Sylva demanded the outright disbandment of the tribunal headed by Justice Adekunle Adeleye and the reconstitution of another panel. The APC and its candidate, Sylva, are challenging the re-election of Governor Duoye Diri, and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrujakpo, in the November […]

March 5, 2024 8

NEWS

Akeredolu: Impeachment process against me unnecessary, avoidable – Aiyedatiwa

The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the impeachment process against him which slowed down the process of government in the last two months was unnecessary and avoidable. Aiyedatiwa stated this on Thursday morning in a televised address to the people of Ondo which was monitored by Premium Politics. The acting governor who said the government has recouped the gaps in the last two months, and thanked Ondo […]

December 14, 2023 62

Call us +234 (0) 9073530044

against