Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has renewed his commitment towards re-engineering the state’s infrastructural development and prioritising the people’s welfare. This was made known on Wednesday during the governor’s New Year message. The governor said the new year will bring dividends of good governance that will restore faith in the government. “I congratulate the people … Read more
A new emirate law has empowered the Adamawa State Governor to depose any traditional ruler ‘incapacitated’ to discharge his responsibility. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri proposed the law to the state House of Assembly on 9 December. The lawmakers passed the bill, titled “Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) and matters incidental thereto” into law on 10 … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, met with lawyers and activists who have spoken in support of peaceful protests planned by young Nigerians against government policies. The virtual meeting was attended by Mr Egbetokun, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, Senior Advocates Femi Falana and Ebun Adegboruwa as well as a human rights lawyer Inibehe … Read more
Traditional rulers in Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to disregard calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the meeting of the Forum of Chairpersons Local Government Area Council of Traditional Rulers in the state held on Monday … Read more
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has warned traditional rulers against shielding suspected killers of military personnel in the state. PREMIUM TIMES reported how suspected residents of the Okuoma Community on 14 March ambushed and murdered 17 military personnel in the community, including a commander (a lieutenant colonel), two majors, one captain and 13 soldiers. … Read more
