New Regulation:Cessation Of Remand Orders For Magistrates In Nigeria.
By Okanlawon Olatomide Salymon (SIWES student Crescent University Abeokuta) A circular dated October 18, 2023, titled Rejection of New Inmates by Correctional Service, has been issued to magistrates in Lagos State by Joy Uggbomoiko, the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Lagos State High Court. The directive requires magistrates to cease the practice of granting remand […]
ASJEV Advises Youths To Avoid Vice.
By Okanlawon Olatomide Salymon (SIWES student Crescent University Abeokuta) The Advocacy for Social Justice and Ethical Values Initiative (ASJEV) has issued a call to Nigerian youth, urging them to steer clear of undesirable behaviors, such as drug use. In a statement made during a press conference on the occasion of this year’s Global Ethics Day, […]
Senate Urges FG To Tackle Flooding In Lagos And Ogun State.
By Okanlawon Olatomide Salymon (SIWES student Crescent University Abeokuta) In response to the recent flooding crisis in Nigeria, the Senate has called upon President Tinubu to implement the recommendations of the Presidential Committee for the Development of a Comprehensive Plan of Action against Flooding. This includes the establishment of a National Flood Management Council, designed […]
The Supreme Court Victory Of President Bola Tinubu Applauded By APC USA.
By Okanlawon Olatomide Salymon (SIWES student Crescent University Abeokuta) In a statement released on Friday, the United States chapter of the All Progressives Congress extended its congratulations to President Bola Tinubu for his victory at the Supreme Court, describing it as a triumph for democracy and the rule of law. The statement, issued by Chairman […]
Abuja School Girls Receive HPV Vaccine Doses To Fight Cervical Cancer.
By Ayorinde Taiwo(SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) In an update on October 26, 2023, schoolgirls aged 9 to 14 years were administered the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine at the Junior Secondary School in Asokoro, Abuja. This initiative, introduced by the Federal Government, aims to incorporate the HPV vaccine into the routine immunization system, with […]
Nigerian Railway Begins E-ticketing Next Week.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Nigerian Railway Corporation is set to introduce electronic ticketing for its standard gauge network starting next week. The Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, made this announcement during an interview on Wednesday. Okhiria noted that the final testing phase of the e-ticketing platform would be completed […]
Naira Gained Value Against Other Currencies For The First Time In Three Weeks.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student DSAP) The Naira showed signs of gaining value against other currencies for the first time in three weeks. On Wednesday, it appreciated against the US Dollar in the unofficial parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market. During afternoon trading, the exchange rate stood at N1,300 per dollar, […]
25%Votes:Supreme Court Maintain Appeal Court Ruling On FCT.
By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Supreme Court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro, upheld the Appeal Court’s decision stating that a presidential candidate doesn’t need to secure a minimum of 25% of the votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to be declared the country’s president. This decision followed […]
Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Dismisses Witnesses For Presidential Candidate Atiku.
By Idowu Ibrahim Oluwadamilare (SIWES student D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Supreme Court has upheld the tribunal’s decision to dismiss the testimonies of witnesses for presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar. The court deemed these witnesses testimonies as hearsay, stating that Atiku’s agents can only testify in the polling units where they were present and witnessed […]
Lack Of Election Result On iRev Not Foundation For Election S’Court Rules.
By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES student D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Supreme Court ruled that the lack of election results on iRev is not a valid foundation for negating an election. Justice Inyang Okoro, the leader of the five-panel of justices, made this ruling in response to appeals filed by Peter Obi of the […]