JUDICIARY

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – In the Federal High Court session held in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Gladys Isaac Ojo, representing the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), presented claims against MTN Nigeria Communications Limited and others in case FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024. The NCC accused these entities of utilizing various soundtracks as callback …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The PROGRESSIVE FORUM, representing members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the South-West zone of Nigeria, has issued a stern warning against the recognition of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the president of the national union. This caution comes amidst a pending …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has issued a summons commanding the appearance of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Arise TV Media Group, and Fisayo Soyombo within 30 days as defendants in a lawsuit filed by Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, a Customs …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Makinde has vowed to prosecute Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) personnel allegedly involved in the brutalization of two officials from the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) in Ibadan. Expressing condemnation for the incident, the governor assured the victims of necessary action against the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State House of Assembly has screened Honourable Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun, the nominees of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for the position of President, Customary Court of Appeal, in the State, commending her nomination as a worthy nominee who possesses the competence and virtues …

LAGOS – Despite the outcry of the people and government intervention, the residents of Ajasa-Command area in Ipaja, Lagos State endured a weekend of terror as land grabbers, led by Chief Mutairu Owoeye, a notorious land speculator from Sango-Ota, Ogun State, invaded the community. The invasion, which occurred on Friday, …

LAGOS – The Lagos State Government has issued a warning, declaring that individuals parading themselves as “Ezendigbo” risk imprisonment for two years as the chieftaincy title is not recognized by the state. Mrs. Raulat Ibrahim, Assistant Director of the Ministry of Local Governments, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Developments, highlighted the …

ABUJA – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have unequivocally rejected the recent judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), describing it as illogical and not in alignment with the constitution and Electoral Act. This National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, …

ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his commitment to delivering a unified, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria, following the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. In a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu welcomes the tribunal’s …

OTA, OGUN STATE – A mining company, Gbenga Ibuoye Nigeria Limited, has dragged a Chief Superintendent of Police with the Nigeria Police, Zone 2, Onikan in Lagos State, CSP Omotayo Adegbite before a High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State for alleged unlawful interference with ownership and possessor rights of …