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Court to hear demolition suit against UNILAG on Sept. 30

Court to hear demolition suit against UNILAG on Sept. 30

July 4, 2019 12:07 am

Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed September 30, for hearing in a suit against the University of Lagos, (UNILAG) and two others, over the alleged wrongful seizure of property and rights’ infringement.

The applicant in the suit before Justice Mohammed Liman, is Mr Emmanuel Ofoegbu, a Lagos-based lawyer.

Joined as respondents are; Dr Yemi Oke, UNILAG, and one Mr Oluwafemi Adetiba.

The applicant filed the suit through his counsel Ogedi Ogu, claiming the sum of N50 million against respondents, as compensation for alleged forceful seizure of property of his law office at 366, Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba.

The applicant …

NAFDAC cautions against use of carbide to ripen fruits

NAFDAC cautions against use of carbide to ripen fruits

July 2, 2019 9:11 pm

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged  fruit sellers to refrain from using calcium carbide to ripen fruits for commercial purpose.

The NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, saying that “using carbide to ripen fruits is dangerous for human health.”

Calcium carbide is a toxic and highly dangerous, corrosive chemical used industrially in the production of acetylene gas, which burns and produces light.

It has the potential to cause cancer and contain traces of phosphorous hydride and arsenic and when in contact with moist skin and …

Nigerians are mobilising to stage a #ChurchToo protest against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Common Wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over the recent rape allegation against him.

Nigerians to protest against the alleged randy Coza Pastor

June 29, 2019 11:06 am

Nigerians are mobilising to stage a #ChurchToo protest against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Common Wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over the recent rape allegation against him.

The proposed protest followed a flyer and notice of protest which has been circulated on twitter and other social media urging Nigerians to converge for a protest march on Sunday.

Pastor Biodun was recently accused by Busola Dakolo, wife of artist Timi Dakolo of raping her when she was 17 and working as a member of the choir in his church.

Meanwhile, the pastor has denied the allegations against him by Mrs Dakolo.…

Terrorism: UK warns against travel to 21 states in Nigeria

Terrorism: UK warns against travel to 21 states in Nigeria

June 19, 2019 1:14 am
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom(UK) has cautioned British nationals against travelling to 21 states in Nigeria.In a statement on its website “updated June 17, 2019” and “still current at June 18, 2019,” the FCO listed the states as: Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, “riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States within 20 kilometres of the border with Niger in Zamfara State.

“The FCO advises against all but essential travel to: Bauchi State, Zamfara State, Kano State, Kaduna State, Jigawa State, Katsina State, Kogi State, within 20 kilometres of the border with

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Ogun Assembly passes motions against false evidence, others

June 11, 2019 1:56 am

Former Deputy Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly Kunle Taiwo Oluomo has been elected the Speaker of the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC)-dominated Ninth Legislative Assembly.

The 26-member legislators at their maiden sitting presided over by Oluomo has also passed four motions, including two which empowered the Assembly to “move with utmost severity against anybody”, who gives “false  evidence” on any matter being investigated by it.

The assembly has also resolved to treat as “high  crime” and “move with severity against anybody that attempts to obstruct or interfere with witness” in matters before it.

Oluomo, an APC lawmaker, is …

Censors Board caution youths against pornography

Censors Board caution youths against pornography

June 9, 2019 10:23 am

Mr Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has advised youths against watching and sharing pornographic, violent and other unwholesome video contents on the internet.

He gave the advice on Sunday at a capacity building on film classification and rating for youths in Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Over 200 youths, including young filmmakers, were trained by officials of the board as ‘Community Ambassadors’ of the NFVCB against unclassified films and harmful video contents.

According to Thomas, there is urgent need to caution young Nigerians against the moral implications of pornographic and violent motion …

NBC’s punishment against AIT too harsh, says Dr Ajulo

June 7, 2019 7:13 am

A Constitutional lawyer, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has joined other Nigerians in condemning the punishment meted to DAAR Communication, owner of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM by the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), saying it was too harsh.
Ajulo said on Friday in Abuja that there were other punishments that could be employed by NBC to ensure that any erring media outfit conformed to prescribed laws and regulations.

He said that the freedom of the press was guaranteed in developed nations and polities, adding that the provisions of Section 23 of the constitution guaranteed press freedom.

According to him, the …

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FGN’s $406.7m debt recovery suit against Shell adjourned

June 6, 2019 8:24 am

A Federal High Court Lagos on Thursday, adjourned until June 19, hearing in a debt recovery suit filed by the Federal Government, against Shell Western Supply & Trading Ltd, over alleged 406.7 million dollars shortfall in Crude Oil shipment.

The suit numbered FHC/L/CS/336/16, was filed by FG’s counsel, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN.

It has as defendants, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd and its subsidiary, Shell Western Supply & Trading Ltd.

The money was said to be for crude oil lifted in 2013 and 2014.

The suit is pending before Justice Mojisola Olatoregun.

The case was adjourned until June …

I was hated, called “Okoro Hausa” because of APC – Okorocha

EFCC kicks against ex parte order to stop Okorocha’s probe

May 21, 2019 11:24 pm

Following an ex parte order stopping the ongoing investigation of the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas, the Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Justice Abdul Kafarati.

The anti-graft agency has asked the NJC and Justice Kafarati to review the conduct of the trial judge, Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo of the Federal High Court on alleged obstruction of investigation of some high profile cases.

Justice Taiwo had granted a similar order staying action on the investigation of the Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Also, Saraki’s counsel, …

Timi Frank warns

Timi Frank warns against creation of more emirates in Kano

May 10, 2019 11:12 am

Mr Timi Frank, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that the planned creation of more emirate councils by Kano State Government would destroy traditional institution in the state.

He gave the warning in a statement on Friday in Abuja, noting that the Kano emirate has been in existence since 1805.

He noted that one of the things that make the state thick is the emirate which represents the cultural heritage of the people and should not be destroyed for selfish reasons.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State House of Assembly has passed

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Ganduje

I am not against Sanusi, Ganduje clarifies

May 10, 2019 10:52 am

Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje said he has nothing against the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II concerning the creation of new Emirates in the state.

“So, it is not vendetta, I am not against him. In fact, he is supposed to be reporting to the local government chairman according to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the governor said in Abuja on Friday.

Ganduje Wednesday signed into law a newly passed bill on the appointment and deposition of emirs in the state.

The new law created four additional traditional institutions and emirate councils each with a substantive …

Atiku and Jubril

Atiku vs Jubril: Tribunal cautions against comments

May 8, 2019 7:56 pm

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has promised all parties in the four petitions pending before it of fairness, however the tribunal cautioned lawyers not to make comments on the proceedings.

The Nation reports, and addresses Jubril Al-Sudani, the impostor as President Muhammadu Buhari :

The petitioners are seeking to void the outcome of the February 23 presidential election, won by the incumbent  President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), who is heading the tribunal’s five-man panel, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, gave the assurance yesterday while speaking at its …

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