Court Halts UNN Hostel Project Over Environmental Degradation, Awards N20m To Host Community
A High Court in Nsukka, Enugu State, has granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) from proceeding with a hostel project, citing environmental degradation concerns. The project, which involves the construction of an 11,900-room hostel, has…
Northern Groups Condemn ‘Treacherous’ Endorsement Of Terrorism By 180 Lawmakers
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed outrage and dismay over the recent call by 180 members of the House of Representatives Minority Caucus for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),…
Oborevwori’s Urban Renewal Strategies Yielding Results – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s urban renewal plans for the state were now yielding tangible fruits across urban centres of the state. Mr Aniagwu disclosed this on…
Defamation Case Against Journalist Agba Jalingo Adjourned as Ayade’s Sister-in-Law Seeks to Prove ‘Ill Will’
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the cross-examination in a criminal defamation case brought by Mrs. Alami Ayade, sister-in-law of former Cross River Governor Senator Ben Ayade, against Citizen Agba Jalingo, publisher of Crossriverwatch. The case stems from…
Coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups to Hold Mega Rally Against Military Takeover in Abuja
A coalition of pro-democracy groups, in conjunction with local and foreign journalists, has announced a mega rally to protest against military takeover in Nigeria. The event, tagged “Tinubu Mandate Protection Rally (Part II),” is scheduled to hold on Monday, July…
Zenith Labour Party Chairman, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, Alleges Threat to Life by Minister’s Agent
Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party, held a press conference today to address a threat to his life. According to Chief Nwanyanwu, the threat was made by Moses Emmanuel, an agent of former Governor of Rivers…
S’Court Judgment on Local Government Autonomy: Pro-Democracy Activists Hail Landmark Ruling
Pro-democracy and June 12 activists under the aegis of the Coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups for a Better Nigeria has welcomed the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment on local government autonomy, describing it as a historic victory for democracy and the Nigerian…
CNPP Hails Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy as Victory for Democracy
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has warmly commended the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its landmark judgment granting autonomy to local government administrations. The ruling, which bars state governors from withholding funds meant for local governments, has been…
Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Local Government Autonomy, Bars Governors from Holding Council Funds
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds meant for local government administrations. The court’s decision comes after the Federal Government instituted a suit against the 36 state governors,…
Journalists Abducted in Kaduna: I-CSPJ Urges Immediate Release and Safety Efforts
The abduction of two journalists in Kaduna has sparked outrage and concern among media organizations and human rights groups, with the Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) calling for concerted efforts towards their immediate release. Chairman of…
NATCOM Congratulates President Tinubu, Says Reelection as ECOWAS Chair Triumph for Regional Leadership
The National Commission Against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons, and Ammunitions (NATCOM) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his recent reelection as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). NATCOM described the development as…
