Another Lagos bridge badly vandalised as Sanwo-Olu allays safety concerns
Another bridge in Lagos has allegedly been vandalised, with a section of the concrete protection of an overhead bridge around Mile 12 reportedly excavated to expose reinforced iron rods, raising fresh concerns over the safety of critical public infrastructure in the state.
Why we suspended Awujale selection process — Ogun govt
CITING rising tensions, petitions and security concerns, the Ogun State government, yesterday, ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebuland.
Injured workers suffer despite compensation law— NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young – LAGOS The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has lamented that thousands of Nigerian workers who suffer injuries, disabilities and occupational diseases are still denied timely support and compensation, despite the existence of the Employees’ Compensation Act (ECA) 2010. This position was articulated by National Treasurer of the NLC, Aliyu Haruna, during a presentation […]
Simplifying the bail process in criminal prosecution (2)
The facts of this case have brought to the fore an urgent and a compelling need for holistic reforms in the administration of the criminal justice sector and proper training for all institutions involved in the investigation of crime and criminal prosecution.
Police smash Lagos ‘One-Chance’ syndicate, uncover building with shrines, nab 13 suspects
Arrested were 13 suspects, among them an ex-convict who was released from prison last month, and a woman who disguised as a prophetess
Abia community protests alleged govt land acquisition
Residents of Aro-Umuonyeukwu village in the Aro-Ngwa ancient kingdom, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, have raised alarm over what they describe as continuous government acquisition of their lands for development projects without compensation.
