In the alleged defamation lawsuit brought by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun against author and lawyer Dele Farotimi of Lagos, the Nigeria Police Force has submitted a notice of discontinuance.Channels Television observed the notice of discontinuance dated January 29th that was submitted according to Section 108 (1) (2)(a)
The government of Ogun State has issued a stern warning against the creation of a Sharia Court in the state.The state government, in a statement personally signed by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, noted that individuals or groups cannot legally constitute Sharia Courts without legal backing.The government was reacting to
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured the Swiss Parliament that Nigeria is ready to engage the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in ways that will transcend mere trade.Akpabio spoke while receiving in the audience a delegation of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) of the Swiss Federal
Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, has said that the State Government’s vision to modernize its eight technical colleges is grounded in the understanding that education and skill acquisition are critical drivers of sustainable growth.Olabimtan, who is the Vice-Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Ogun
President Bola Tinubu has described former lawmaker representing Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituency, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, as a hardworking woman whose contributions at the 9th and 10th Assemblies were unquantifiable.President Tinubu also expressed shock over the sudden death of the lawmaker, who died last week at the
President Bola Tinubu has joined the government and people of Plateau state in mourning the passing on Thursday of retired Lieutenant-General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), at 81.The President also extended heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, military colleagues, and political associates of the
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has described the death of Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni (rtd), the former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as a great loss to the state and Nigeria in general.This was contained in a statement by Dr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, inspected the ongoing construction of the first flyover in Benin City, a landmark project being undertaken by his administration.Expressing satisfaction with the work done so far, Governor Okpebholo stated that his administration is focused on delivering tangible projects rather than signing Memorandums
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed two significant bills into law, marking a new phase in the State’s Judiciary and oil sector governance.The first bill raises the retirement age for magistrates in the State from 60 to 65 years.This legislative move according to a statement by Fred Itua,
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Wednesday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s legacy projects had silenced critics in the state.Aniagwu, who spoke during the inspection of the ongoing storm water project to deflood Okuokoko, Ugolo-Okpe, Osubi, and environs, said Governor Oborevwori was building legacy