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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure that applicants who meet all the requirements are issued international passports within six weeks, in line with Section 9(4) of the Immigration Act 2015.   Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order in a judgment on a fundamental rights enforcement …

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate investigation and pardoning action on the case of a young man reportedly sentenced to de@th by hanging in Osun state for stealing a fowl.   In a statement signed by Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Tuesday evening, December 17, the Governor ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure the young …

Dave Goodings, a 30-year-old DJ was surprised after a 4ft inflatable Santa he ordered ended up being bigger than his house.  Goodings decided to put more effort into decorating his house for Christmas this year, but made a mistake and saw his decorations go from ‘zero to a hundred.’ Dave hoped a 4ft Santa would do the job, and so ordered …

The Senate has ordered an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).    The motion, which was moved by Senator Ireti Kingibe of the FCT Senatorial District, expressed concern over the illegal demolition of structures in the nation’s capital and called for an immediate stop to further demolitions.   The committee will also invite the FCT …

The Federal Road Safety Corps has ordered a thorough investigation into a viral video showing an unidentified woman physically ass@ulting one of its personnel along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, on November 7, 2024.   In a statement released on Monday, December 9, the Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, Olusegun Ogungbemide, noted that the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, …

The Federal Government has mandated that all public and private healthcare facilities across the country must provide immediate medical attention to gunshot victims, whether or not they present a police clearance.   This directive was issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in a statement on Saturday, December 7. Titled Non-Compliance of Medical Facilities on the Gunshot Act …

An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Kristen Uyanwanne, to 10 years imprisonment for using a church to steal N52 million.   The court also ordered that the Church, Temple International Church, be deregistered and closed down   The couple and the church were charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on …

The Delta state Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered an investigation into the alleged killing of a young man identified as Emeka Okediachi,  by some erring police officers.   An X user had on November 28 taken to his handle to call out the police for the alleged k!lling of the young man. The X user said the …

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of six workers at the state Ministry of Health for allegedly diverting materials intended for the State Ministry of Health.     During a project inspection, the Governor noticed a Toyota Dyana truck loading registers, books, and other materials from the ministry’s warehouse. Not satisfied with the initial explanations, …

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the suspension of all recruitment into the state’s civil service until further notice. The decision, disclosed on Friday, includes a directive for a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises conducted by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May and November 2024.   In a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred …