The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch, has criticised what it described as inadequate funding of the judiciary in Oyo State, highlighting the non-functionality of Rent Tribunals and Customary Courts across the state. Chairman of the branch, Ibrahim Lawal, raised the concerns during a meeting with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel in Ibadan. Lawal described the condition of the state judiciary as unimpressive, […]

The Lagos State Government has introduced a “no power, no pay” policy following the signing of three new power purchase agreements aimed at improving electricity supply to public facilities. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the development on Sunday, stating that the agreements are part of broader efforts to address inefficiencies in power delivery and ensure the state only pays for electricity that is actually supplied. Under the new arrangement, specific power […]

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Dr. Muttaqha Darma as the new Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja shortly before 4:00 p.m., marking his formal assumption of office following his confirmation by the Senate. His nomination had earlier been transmitted to the National Assembly and subsequently approved after a screening exercise. Dr. Darma, who previously served as Executive […]

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died at the age of 40. He reportedly collapsed while playing a football match in Kaduna State. The incident occurred at a local pitch in the Angwan Yelwa area of the city, where he had featured as a second-half substitute. Eyewitness accounts indicate that he suddenly slumped on the field without any physical contact. Immediate efforts were made to revive him before he […]