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A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered University College Hospital (UCH) to pay ₦1.5 million in damages and legal costs to a lawyer, Kehinde Taiwo, for what the court described as unlawful interference with his vehicle and removal of the battery by hospital security officers. In handing down the ruling, Justice NA Maha found that the …

Popular Nigerian television personality and actor, Denrele Edun, has revealed the inspiration behind his symbolic decision to marry himself as part of activities to mark his 45th birthday. The entertainer, whose full name is Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, sparked discussions on social media after posting a video on June 13 announcing her unusual union, a move that quickly drew backlash from …

The Oyo State Government on Tuesday demolished three residential buildings in Ibadan suspected of being linked to criminal operations, following the discovery of arms and ammunition inside the buildings. The affected buildings, located within a walled complex along Arubiewe Road in Gbendu community, near Olodo Garage, were identified by security agencies as properties allegedly used by criminal elements as operational …

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has suspended enforcement of a Federal High Court decision ordering the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pending the decision of an appeal filed against the decision. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Tuesday, the three-member appellate panel led by Justice AB Mohammed strongly criticized the decision of the …

The Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) has warned the House of Representatives against a proposed amendment that would guarantee automatic admission to the academy for graduates of military secondary schools, arguing that the provision could violate the principle of federal character and deprive other qualified Nigerians of equal opportunities. The academy stated its position Tuesday during a public hearing held by …

On Democracy Day, the President rose to tell Nigerians the story of 27 uninterrupted years of democracy. He talked about how we now have ballots instead of bullets, and courtrooms instead of coups. He also reminded us of the great democratic heroes and martyrs. He said, rightly, that the heroes of June 12 ensured political freedom. He argued, quite convincingly, …

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has voiced renewed concern over the worsening security crisis across the country, and warned that a steady wave of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks has left Nigerians exhausted and increasingly afraid. The bishops stated their position at a special Mass of thanksgiving held at the historic Cathedral of the Holy Cross in honor …

The Senate has cut short its ongoing recess and directed lawmakers to return to Abuja for an emergency plenary session, amid growing concerns over insecurity and other pressing national issues that require legislative intervention. The decision was conveyed in an official notification dated June 15 and signed by Senate Clerk Emmanuel Odo who informed senators that they are expected to …

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has cleared the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) of allegations that it failed to remit N62.2 billion to the Federation Account, following an investigation into findings contained in a 2019 report by the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation. The decision was taken at a public hearing on Tuesday after the Comptroller General …

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