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13 Dec
A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the extension of court processes in a suit against President Bola Tinubu, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and others, challenging the removal of Justice Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Justice James Omotosho, ruling in…
12 Dec
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has issued a stern warning to the 774 local government chairmen across Nigeria, cautioning them against mismanaging public funds. Fagbemi, a guest speaker at the 2024 annual conference of the National Association of Correspondents (NAJUC), Abuja, on Thursday, stressed the importance of…
2 Dec
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that corruption in the judiciary and the abuse of power can contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law and diminish public confidence in the judicial system. Fagbemi stated this in his keynote address at The Gavel International yearly…
1 Dec
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has warned that corruption in the judiciary and the abuse of power can contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law and diminish public confidence in the judicial system. Fagbemi made the statement in his keynote address at The Gavel International yearly lecture…
21 Nov
Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has advised governments at all levels to adopt appropriate control measures and imbibe the culture of savings and viable investments to guarantee the availability of financial and other resources during the rainy day. The AGF who was speaking at the 2024 National Council on Finance and…
20 Nov
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Tuesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is considering an overhaul of the justice sector. He stated that the government has already undertaken reformative initiatives to drive critical reforms in the justice sector. The reform of the nation's justice sector…
14 Nov
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called on state attorneys-general to intensify collaboration in addressing justice sector challenges in Nigeria. Speaking at the Body of Attorneys-General meeting held in Abuja on Thursday Fagbemi listed some key policy milestones, including the National Policy on Justice and…
14 Nov
The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has commended the union's national leadership, President-General Akeem Ambali, for advocating for local government financial autonomy. The chapter, led by Clifford Dauda, said Ambali displayed exceptional leadership by uniting stakeholders across the country. Edo NULGE, in a statement, advised the President-General not…
11 Nov
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday described the late Justice Emmanuel Ayoola as a towering figure in judicial excellence. She described Ayoola as “a man whose eloquence, moral fortitude, and incisive judgments echoed far beyond Nigeria’s borders, leaving indelible marks on Africa." The CJN spoke during a special valedictory court session…
11 Nov
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has inaugurated a committee to audit agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) related to Nigeria’s Accelerated Gas Development Projects (AGDPs).
8 Nov
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) on Thursday advised legal practitioners in the country to embrace partnership in the law profession. Prince Fagbemi stated that partnership in legal practice enhances expertise, increased capacity, risk management etc. The AGF spoke in Abuja at the commissioning of a multi-million…
6 Nov
Ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) have been given up till December 31 to submit their stand-alone 2024 financial statements. The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, said this on Tuesday
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The wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday called on the Muslim faithful to also remember to extend a hand of fellowship to those in need as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 2025. "May the blessings of Ramadan bring harmony to our nation and strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people," Mrs Tinubu…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Saturday, described President Bola Tinubu as a transformative leader whose vision and courage will leave an indelible mark on history and said Tinubu's life is a testament to God's grace. In a birthday tribute to the President, Alake emphasised that the occasion couldn't have come…
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The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences has urged all fresh intakes to apply for the student loan from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking with the new intakes at the college over the weekend, the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, disclosed that the federal government, through NELFUND provided student loans. Owolabi said the loan…
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The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), on Saturday, deployed 400 officers to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), announced the deployment while addressing officers in Ibadan. Adesagba said the deployment of 400 personnel was aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow before, during,…
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President Bola Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, held investment opportunities talks on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu said: "It's a very great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and Nigeria in particular, to strengthen our bilateral relations and examine and exploit all the…
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed the sighting of the new crescent moon. Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia announced that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted. The country also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on…
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General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former Military Head of State, has praised President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as the “Asiwaju of the Universe.” In his heartfelt birthday message on Saturday, IBB eulogized Tinubu’s leadership, stating that he has done. According to IBB: “There comes a time in the life of a…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri 2025. The governor congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 2025 Ramadan. Makinde, who hailed the Muslim faithful for their endurance, faith, sacrifices, and trust in Allah throughout…
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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Saturday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Edo State Government and the Federal Government following the brutal mob attack that led to the killing of innocent Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. The victims were reportedly returning home to celebrate the end of Ramadan and Eid Kabir with their…
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that fasting may continue on Sunday because Nigeria has not sighted the moon, indicating the end of the month of Ramadan. NSCIA made this known in a statement signed by the Secretary-General,…