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June 3, 2021

Ganduje Vs Sanusi: JUSUN strike stalls deposed emir’s lawsuit

Lawsuit by deposed Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II against Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led Kano government and others was Thursday stalled due to JUSUN’s strike.

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
June 2, 2021

UNILAG dismisses two #SexForGrades lecturers

The institution’s spokesperson Nonye Oguama announced the dismissal in a statement issued to reporters on Wednesday in Lagos.

Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe
June 2, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: In secret memo, AGF Malami asks Buhari to suspend Nigerian Constitution, declare martial law

In the eight-page memo of May 4, 2021, Mr Malami argued that insecurity across Nigeria has reached a level that could no longer be checked by existing democratic techniques.

Buhari and Malami
June 2, 2021

Buhari too magnanimous with human rights: Attorney General Malami

Mr Malami attributed Nigeria’s problems to Mr Buhari’s religious adherence to the rule of law as enshrined in the Constitution.

Nigeria's Attorney General, Abubakar Malami
June 1, 2021

Sowore: Buhari must desist from attacking human rights, civil societies warn

It is a known fact that the Right to Assemble is a Fundamental Human Right of every Nigerian citizen, guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

Omoyele Sowore
June 1, 2021

Buhari approves centre for senior citizens

Muhammadu Buhari has approved the take-off of the National Senior Citizens Centre and appointed Emem Omokaro as the director-general.

May 31, 2021

Bauchi law forbids alcohol, stylish haircut, trouser sagging: Hisbah Commander

Mr Isah stated that the enforcement of the law, which has faced public condemnation, is part of its determination that the Shariah law be fully adhered to in the state.

Hisbah destroying bottles
May 31, 2021

Umuleri-Aguleri boundary crisis, Anambra’s problem: FG

The federal government’s National Boundary Commission says the Umuleri-Aguleri boundary crisis is Anambra’s internal boundary problem.

Anambra Willie Obiano (Credit: Twitter)
May 31, 2021

N200 billion housing loans ready for disbursement: Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government’s N200 billion housing loans are ready for disbursement to about 1.5 million Nigerians.

May 30, 2021

Group kicks against computer based tests for Permanent Secretaries’ appointment

“We request the government to appraise and appoint permanent secretaries on their past contributions as directors to national development.”

Head of service of the federation Yemi Esan