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Jan

10

2024

Kwara State Governor Affirms Support for Judiciary at 2024 Legal Year Commencement

NewsJudiciary, Kwara State

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, reiterated his commitment to supporting the judiciary during the commencement ceremony of the 2024 Legal Year. The governor pledged continued assistance in infrastructural development and welfare, acknowledging the judiciary's dedication to dispensing justice. Governor AbdulRazaq highlighted ongoing efforts, including the rehabilitation of courtrooms, which will persist within budgetary limits in the new year. He expressed the administration's dedication to sustaining the rule of law, public order, and safety, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the judiciary. Commending the judiciary's steadfastness in justice delivery, the governor assured the legal community of sustained support. The state's Attorney-General…

Jan

10

2024

By David Okoye

Lagos DPO Removed After Detaining Lawyer; CP Orders Review

NewsLagos State, Nigeria

In a significant development, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Gowon Estate Division in Lagos State has been promptly removed following allegations of detaining a lawyer advocating for his client. The removal was ordered by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, who cited the need for a comprehensive review of the case by supervisory authorities. The decision to remove the DPO was confirmed by the command's Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement issued on Wednesday. Hundeyin revealed that the removal was a direct outcome of investigations into the accusations against the DPO. Pending further review…

Jan

09

2024

By David Okoye

20-Year-Old Faces Court for Alleged N700,000 Motorcycle Theft in Ekiti

NewsCrime, Ekiti State

In an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, 20-year-old Timnam Nammm pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing a Bajaj motorcycle valued at N700,000. The court session, held on Tuesday, addressed the alleged incident that took place on December 11 at midnight in Oye-Ekiti. According to Police Prosecutor Caleb Leramo, the defendant is accused of stealing the motorcycle, which belongs to Rasaq Abdul. Leramo stated that the act contravenes section 302(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. During the court proceedings, the defendant, represented by counsel Adeyemi Egbebi, entered a plea of not guilty. Egbebi requested bail for his client,…

Jan

09

2024

By David Okoye

Supreme Court Upholds Benue Governor Alia’s Victory, Benue Journalists Congratulate

NewsBenue State, Politics

In a significant resolution, the Supreme Court affirmed Governor Hyacinth Alia as the legitimate winner of the March 2023 governorship election in Benue. The verdict, delivered on January 8, laid to rest the prolonged legal dispute between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) wasted no time in extending warm congratulations to Governor Alia. In a statement signed by CBJ President Emmanuel Anule, the group acknowledged the finality the judgment brought to the political tussle and emphasized the irrevocable legitimacy it bestowed upon Alia's administration. Anule urged…

Jan

09

2024

By OHAFIATV

Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Igbos to see through Nnamdi Kanu’s deceptive release.

Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Freedom, IPOB, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Politics

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has called for an end to the deceptive tactics employed by Igbo political leaders (Southeast governors, Senators, House of Representative members, and others) about the release of Nnamdi Kanu. It has become a disheartening trend among Southeast political elites to exploit the dire situation of the Southeast for their political gains. Unfortunately, many Igbo political leaders have proven to be renegades against the populace, feigning concern for the release of Nnamdi Kanu while manipulating the prevailing insecurity challenges to sustain their political positions and privileges. This deceptive behavior is a betrayal of the…