Judiciary

Court Orders IGP Baba’s Arrest, Detention

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By Isaac Haastrup An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has ordered the immediate arrest and detention of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Alhaji Alkali Baba Usman at the Ilesa Correctional Centre for consistent disobedience to court orders. Delivering the ruling, the presiding judge, Continue Reading

Security

Lawmakers Give Nod to State Police

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Ekiti State House of Assembly has approved the creation of state police and state judicial council in the ongoing fifth alteration to the Amendment to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Assembly presided over by the Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, also aligned with the National Assembly on the alteration to stipulated rules […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

1999 constitution needs replacement, not overhaul – Chief Olanipekun

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Renowned Lawyer and former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Chief Wole Olanipekun has called for a new constitution for Nigeria in the interest of the coming generations of the country. The renowned lawyer maintained that no amount of amendment of the 1999 constitution could guarantee its functionality and make it useful for the […]Continue Reading

Politics

UPDATE: INEC Sets Date For 2022 Ekiti Governorship Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed 18th of June 2022 for the Ekiti State Governorship election. The information is contained in a time-table signed by the Commission’s secretary, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The commission quoted Section 178 (1) &(2) of the 1999 Constitution and section 25 (8) of the Electoral Act which empowers it […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Re-Strategising On Security Situation In Oyo State

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Cases of kidnapping for ransom, highway robbery and herdsmen attacks have taken a difficult dimension in parts of Oyo State, which is affecting residents, expatriates and businesses. Towards the end of last year, a female quarry worker, Damilola Agboola was abducted at Moniya Area, Ibadan and this came few days after two Indians were kidnapped […]Continue Reading

News

Currency Conversion Bill Passes for 2nd Hearing

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The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill that seeks to amend the Currency Conversion (Freezing Orders) Act, Cap. C43, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to give discretionary powers to the Judge of a High Court, to order forfeiture of assets of affected persons. Leading a debate on the general […]Continue Reading

Politics

June 12: A Tribute to Courage – Governor Oyetola

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As Nigeria marks Democracy day, Osun state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has described the recognition of June 12 as Nigeria official democracy day as a tribute to courage. A cross-section of activists in the state also called for a review of the 1999 constitution to truly make it the people’s constitution. Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola captures […]Continue Reading

Politics

LG Crisis: Oyo Government Warns Against Breach of Peace

Web News 27 January 2020 596 0

Oyo State government says it insists on the full observance of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the dissolution of the 68 illegal local council chairmen in the State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa maintains that the government’s position became imperative following the […]Continue Reading