Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has faulted the recent wave of demolitions in Lagos and Abuja, declaring that no governor or minister has the constitutional power to pull down any building without first obtaining a valid court order. Falana, who spoke on Friday during an interview on Arise Television monitored in Lagos, described the demolitions as a flagrant abuse of the rule of law and a direct affront to the judiciary. He lamented that in several instances, buildings were demolished in the dead of night, sometimes in disregard of subsisting court orders restraining such actions. “No governor or minister…
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Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has uncovered a certificate racketeering syndicate involving staff and students, leading to the suspension of five employees and the arrest of four suspected students. The Rector of the institution, Prof. Salisu Ogbo, disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday, saying the suspects were implicated in a large-scale forgery and document falsification scheme that had compromised the integrity of the institution’s academic records. According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that members of the syndicate—comprising staff, students, and outsiders—had forged original National Diploma (ND) certificates of the polytechnic, some of which were reportedly sold to unsuspecting buyers.…
Immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), says he is bowing out of service with a clear conscience, having given his best to the Nigerian Armed Forces and the fight against insecurity. Speaking yesterday at his pull-out parade in Abuja, General Musa said he served the country with dedication, integrity and accountability throughout his nearly 40-year military career. “As I hang my uniform today, I do so with a clear conscience, knowing that I gave my all,” he said. “I leave with cherished memories of camaraderie — of battles fought and triumphs celebrated as one family.…
Fresh moves by the military have led to the arrest of another 15 officers over an alleged plot to overthrow the Federal Government, bringing the number of personnel currently in custody to more than 40. Sources within the security circle told The Nation that the new arrests followed disclosures made by the first batch of 16 officers earlier taken into custody. The suspects were said to have named additional personnel who were allegedly assigned specific roles in what investigators described as a “grand conspiracy.” It was learnt that intelligence units are scrutinising electronic communication trails among the suspects, with more…
The Benue State Government has sealed a private mortuary in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu Local Government Area, after some youths allegedly breached public health regulations by depositing the body of a confirmed Lassa fever victim at the facility. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that he led a delegation of senior health officials and security personnel to Okpokwu and Ogbadibo LGAs to restore calm and prevent possible spread of the disease following the incident. According to Ogwuche, the deceased, a 54-year-old woman from Ogbadibo, died at the Benue State University…
The Jigawa State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that armed bandits invaded Dutse, the state capital, describing the viral video as misleading and untrue. In a statement on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, explained that investigations revealed the individuals seen riding motorcycles with weapons in the footage were not criminals but members of the Peace and Security Service Organisation—hunters and vigilantes from Bauchi State. According to Adam, the group was returning from a meeting in Chai-Chai Sabuwa, Ringim Local Government Area, when they were filmed. He noted that the men carried…
The Kano State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Inuwa Salisu, the commander of the state’s anti-phone snatching task force, who was murdered in his residence on Tuesday night. Salisu was buried on Thursday in Sharada, where family members, friends, government officials, and colleagues gathered to pay their final respects. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who attended the funeral alongside senior state officials, described Salisu’s death as a painful loss to Kano’s ongoing efforts to curb street crime. The late commander was widely commended for his dedication and leadership in tackling phone snatching — a persistent menace in…
The Ondo State Government, in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) through the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project, has enrolled 612 new incubatees for its agricultural empowerment programme. Over 4,563 youths and women in the state have already been trained and empowered in various agricultural value chains — including poultry, fishery, cocoa, cassava production, processing, and marketing, as well as vegetable homestead gardening — under the first phase of the project, which lasted five years. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the orientation programme for the new participants at Sunbeth Hotel, Akure,…
In a bold step towards improving community infrastructure and enhancing security across his constituency, the member representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Timehin Adelegbe, has announced the commencement of the installation of 3,000 solar-powered streetlights across various communities in the constituency. This project is part of his commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy and fulfilling his campaign promises to the people of Owo and Ose. The initiative aims to improve security, boost night-time economic activities, and enhance the overall standard of living in both rural and urban areas. Bringing Light to Every Corner, The constituency…
The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected baby factory and human trafficking syndicate operating in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayandade Olayinka Olushola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the discovery followed a report by a 17-year-old girl, Vivian Peter, who escaped from the facility and alerted the police on October 21, 2025. According to the statement, the teenager, who is from Ikot Ekpan in Akwa Ibom State, told police that she had been trafficked to Ore under the guise of a job offer. Upon arrival, she was…