Court voids Reps’ N72.6bn compensation directive against Seplat, says judicial powers usurped
By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court in Lagos has set aside a directive by the House of Representatives Committee ordering Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, SEPNU, to pay N72.624 billion as compensation to communities over alleged oil spill incidents, holding that the National Assembly exceeded its constitutional powers. The court held that the directive […]
City Boy Movement tasks officials on integrity, vows grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The City Boy Movement has inaugurated its Lagos State chapter with a pledge to mobilise youths and grassroots supporters in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. The inauguration, held in Ikeja, attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, local government chairmen, youth leaders and members of the […]
Autistic Nigerians still shut out of schools, jobs — Experts
… Seek stronger govt policies as families battle stigma, isolation, caregiver burnout By Chioma Obinna Sixteen years after sustained autism advocacy began in Nigeria, experts on Monday lamented that thousands of children and adults living with autism remain excluded from schools, workplaces and community life, blaming weak government policies, poor public support systems and persistent […]
From building cities to building lives: Bello retires after 34 years
By Esther Onyegbula The Lagos State Government’s retired town planning expert, Tpl. (Mrs.) Bello Risikat Bukola, FNITP, MRTPI, has bowed out of the state public service after 34 years of service, urging professionals to remain committed to integrity, innovation and mentorship as they contribute to national development. The retirement ceremony, held in Lagos on Friday, […]
World accused of failing Sudan as ITUC-Africa demands immediate Action
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has accused the international community of failing the people of Sudan, calling for urgent and coordinated global action to end the country’s devastating conflict, now entering its fourth year. In statement, ITUC-Africa, warned that expressions of concern were no longer enough, […]
Police hunt kidnappers of three Lafia varsity students
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abductors of three students of the Federal University of Lafia. The students were reportedly kidnapped at their off-campus lodge in the Bukan Kwato area of Lafia, near the university, at about 8:45 p.m. on Saturday. Speaking with our correspondent on […]
