NLC Protest: Police warn against economic disturbance in Lagos (Channels) The police authorities in Lagos State have warned residents of the state against grounding economic activities ahead of the planned protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). NLC had on…
Late Dowen College pupil, Sylvester Oromoni finally buried
A 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, who died on November 30, 2021, has been laid to rest. Oromoni was laid to rest on Saturday at the family’s compound at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government…
Why you can’t go on your planned strike, FG tells NLC, TUC
The Federal Government yesterday asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterpart, to shelve their planned nationwide indefinite strike from October 3, saying going ahead with the proposed industrial action will amount to…
MohBad: Celebrities, youths, fans storm Lagos, Osun, Delta as protests enter Day 2
As controversy continues to trail the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, protesting fans in Lagos, Osun and Delta states took to the streets, yesterday, to demand justice. On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters rallied in Abeokuta, Ogun…
*Penis chopped off in botched circumcision (Vanguard)*Tribunal: Atiku files appeal at Supreme Court, seeks nullification of judgment (Channels)
Penis chopped off in botched circumcision (Vanguard) A 22-year-old man had his penis chopped off in a botched circumcision at age 10. He has had a compensation award of £500,000 reduced to just £20,000 after the Malay government appealed against…
Let’s throw in the towel to save Nigerians from annihilation — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I am here to eat my words, that is, to swallow my own vomit. Back in time, I had written that it’s time for the Nigerian government to throw in the towel to save itself from further unnecessary punishment. Now…
Afe Babalola condemns use of sitting judges at election petition tribunal
Legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, has condemned the use of high court judges at the election petition tribunal in the country. The legal giant spoke at “the 60 Years at the Bar” held at the Alfa Belgore Hall of the…
Seun Kuti’s travel lawful, won’t jump bail – Counsel
Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Femi Falana and Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, who are both attorneys to Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, have said their client’s travel to Switzerland on Thursday amid his ongoing case with the police, is not unlawful or illegal. The…
I owe you my freedom and sanity, Seun Kuti tells legal team
Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti, has taken to social media to thank his legal team for securing his release from jail. Recall that Seun was arrested and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, popularly known as Panti, in Lagos State,…
Seun Kuti arrested, detained over alleged assault
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has been arrested and is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, popularly known as Panti, in Lagos State, over an alleged assault on a police officer on Saturday. The musician was accompanied by…
