Land Grabbing
21 Dec
The Ondo State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has warned that any traditional rulers found culpable for land grabbing would be sent to jail. Ajulo, who was reacting to the Anti-Land Grabbing Bill before the state House of the Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure that some traditional…
20 Nov
The Coalition for Truth and Justice in Nigeria (CTJN) has said the fresh allegations against Barrister Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was aimed at stalling the ongoing projects in the FCT. The group lauded Wike for his achievements in transforming the nation's capital. The CTJN said that false accusations against the…
12 Nov
Representatives of the University of the Nations, Abara, in Etché Local Council of Rivers State, yesterday, urged the state and the Federal Governments to intervene in relentless attacks from land grabbers allegedly operating with impunity under the apparent protection of certain Rivers State police command operatives.
12 Nov
In a strongly-worded appeal, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing demolitions in Abuja, which he claims are disproportionately affecting poor and vulnerable residents. Frank’s statement, issued from Abuja on Tuesday, accused Minister of the Federal Capital Territory…
9 Jun
The Ikeja Saddle Club has appealed to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to please come to its aid and called to order those encroaching into the club land and physical assets.
22 Apr
Considering the wide havoc that land grabbers and speculators have visited on hapless citizens across the country, it is high time all governments, both federal and state, came together to tame what has become a monster.
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Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, has signed the 2025 budget of N955 billion into law. Speaking shortly after the ceremony in Uyo, Eno commended the state House of Assembly for the expeditious passage of the appropriation bill. He said that the thoroughness and speed in the passage of the budget exemplified the synergy between…
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has warned that ahead of the 2027 elections, the gale of defection by opposition legislators to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will have severe repercussions on Nigeria's democracy. The organisation expressed concerns that the country's democracy was being undermined by the consolidation of power…
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The Nigerian Police Force, Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin, have declared two persons wanted in connection with alleged multiple murders, kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms and conspiracy. This was contained in a statement by SP Tijani Momoh, Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, and made available to newsmen Abuja on Tuesday. Momoh said that the zone, under…
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Some officers dismissed from the Nigerian Army have demanded their reinstatement and the payment of their salaries in a letter of appeal to the Federal Government. The officers, 38 in number, including Danladi Hassan, a colonel, were dismissed in 2016 without being charged by a court martial or found guilty of any offence under the…
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The Military High Command has described the notorious bandit and terrorist leader, Bello Turji, as a “dead man walking’. Turji is a notorious terrorist and bandit leader operating in northwestern Nigeria, particularly Zamfara, Sokoto and Niger states. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this while briefing newsmen on the operations of…
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The Jigawa Government has approved the release of N1.5 billion for the payment of outstanding benefits to retired civil servants in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports and Culture, made this known in a statement in Dutse, on Tuesday. Musa said the release was approved by the State Executive Council on Tuesday. He…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed Jan. 8 for ruling on a bail application filed by Akindele Akintoye, Founder and Chairman of Platform Capital Investment Partners Limited. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after the defence lawyer, Emmanuel Esedo, and Martha Babatunde, who appeared for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
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The lawmaker representing Akwanga, Nassarawa-Eggon, and Wamba Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Jeremiah Umaru, has expressed the need to stop the depletion of culture and values in the country by rejuvenating cultural heritage. This was as he urged all Nigerians to ensure that they preserve their cultural heritage and values amid civilisation and…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, fixed Jan. 6, for ruling in a bail application filed by Olamide Thomas, who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu with death threat on social media. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after T.J. Aondo, who appeared for Thomas, and lawyer to the prosecution, Victor Okoye, made their submissions…
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The convener of a recently concluded chess tournament in Taraba State, Dankema Yusuf Umar, has called on the state government to integrate chess into the school curriculum. Speaking at the event held in Jalingo, the state capital, Umar highlighted the benefits of adopting chess as an educational tool, citing examples from countries that have successfully…