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April 26, 2024

Land Grab: Edo widow alleges conversion of her land to burial ground

A 60-year-old widow, Esther Aimhekagbon, has accused a man, Uzama Osaretin-Alexander, of converting her land into a burial ground.

Nigerian Policewomen used to illustrate the story. CREDIT: Twitter]
April 25, 2024

Lagos civil servants with N35,000 salary now earn N70,000: Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the civil servants began receiving the new wage in January.

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
April 25, 2024

Court dismisses suit seeking disqualification of Hannatu Musawa as minister

Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi (legal right) to institute the suit.

Hannatu Musawa and President Bola Tinubu'
April 24, 2024

Senate president tells NJC to punish severely judges abusing ex parte orders

Mr Akpabio said, “We recommend prompt and decisive punishment for erring judges who are found to be involved in this abuse.”

Godswill Akpabio
April 24, 2024

Lead British School: Educators advised to implement effective anti-bullying measures

Ms Shoninbare condemned the act and stressed that “no one should endure bullying, whether at the hands of their peers or adults.”

April 24, 2024

EFCC is lawless, dishonourable federal agency; I’m not fugitive: Yahaya Bello

The embattled ex-Kogi governor said he was not a fugitive and claimed the EFCC did not invite him for interrogation over any alleged financial infractions.

YAHAYA BELLO WANTED POSTER; OLUKOYEDE
April 24, 2024

Human Rights Watch urges UK to cancel ‘cruel’ deportation agreement with Rwanda

“The fight is not over,” said the rights organisation. “Legal challenges are expected against individual removals and the law itself.”

African refugees
April 24, 2024

Forum tasks govt on safe work environment to curb sexual harassment

There is the need for full implementation of the Compulsory Treatment Law, 2020 across health institutions in the state.

Ekiti governor, Biodun Oyebanji
April 24, 2024

Court fixes May 17 for ruling on Binance executive’s bail plea

Mr Iheanacho said the court would be taking a grave risk by granting the Binance agent a bail.

Tigran Gambaryan
April 23, 2024

Sexual Assault: Appeal Court reserves judgment as Baba Ijesha challenges conviction

Baba Ijesha, in his notice of appeal marked CA/LAG/CR/544/23, asked the appellate court to set aside the lower court’s judgment.

Baba Ijesha