The application relies on several judicial authorities and sections of the FOI Act that empower citizens and organisations to seek court intervention when public institutions refuse to disclose information.
The motion argues that an Order of Mandamus is appropriate where a public body fails to perform a statutory duty, including compliance with FOI requests.
Sources indicate that Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention, while two other persons were confirmed dead at the scene.
His new title, Okanlomo of Yorubaland, is a traditional honour that represents strength, leadership, and service to the people.
The Fuji maestro-turned-chief revealed he is a bona fide son of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, born on 3rd March 1957, and traces his lineage to the Oba Jadiara ancestry, one of the qualifying bloodlines for occupants of the revered Awujale throne.
The appellate court’s ruling reaffirmed the 2024 judgment of Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court, who had declared that officers of the VIO lacked the legal authority to stop vehicles, impound them, or issue fines to motorists. The case was filed by rights advocate and public interest lawyer, Mr. Abubakar Marshal.
Nnamdi Kanu’s legal counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, has issued an appeal to prominent Igbo leaders, urging them to rise to the
The report shows that between 2019 and 2025, at least 94 attacks and 21 deaths involving journalists were recorded nationwide, reflecting a rising atmosphere of fear, violence, and intimidation for media workers.
NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu said the Authority will thoroughly review what happened and take necessary action according to aviation rules.
She admitted to once using drugs but insisted that Nwoko was using that as a distraction from the real issues in their relationship.
In a bid to escape, both men jumped from the fourth floor of the building. Sadly, Udeke died from his injuries, despite medical efforts to save him. The other man survived after being treated and stabilized in the hospital.
Dr. Fagade said the festival’s highlight will be a 3.6-kilometre-long dining table, designed to seat between 2,000 and 3,000 guests. The record attempt will take place on the morning of December 6, followed by a communal feast later in the evening.
He claimed that the attack was led by one Mr. Adedokun Yusuf, the deputy to the Officer-in-Charge of the unit, who allegedly cut his back several times with a machete.
Kanu alleged that Christians in Nigeria, particularly in the South-East, face an “existential threat,” claiming that thousands have been killed in what he called a government-backed campaign of extermination disguised as counter-terrorism.
“This order stands as a loud statement that despite the seed of anarchy sown every day by those who are supposed to protect the law, the law still breathes in this country. No citizen can be stripped of liberty or dignity by arbitrary police action if we stand firm against injustice,” he added.
Kanu maintained that “no valid trial can take place under a repealed law,” stressing that the government’s failure to update the charges made the ongoing trial illegal.
The GCCA urged the international community, including the United States and global human rights organizations, to intervene by investigating the atrocities and helping rebuild destroyed communities.
According to security expert Zagazola Makama, who shared the update on X, sources in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, confirmed that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a total lockdown of the border with Nigeria.
The House called on the Federal Government to focus more on affordable housing projects, promote low-cost home ownership, and invest in public housing to reduce pressure on the rental market.
The judge ordered the remaining members of Kanu’s legal team, except the Senior Advocates, to leave the courtroom. Kanu then began to argue that the court lacked jurisdiction to continue the case, but Justice Omotosho overruled him and directed that the trial proceed.
Barrister Sule Shu’aibu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs had his mobile phone stolen during a government event
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have since arrived at the scene to manage traffic and guide motorists through alternative routes.
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has replied to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s criticism of the cost of
The message was accompanied by a graphic featuring the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, with the caption: “The Nigeria Police Force celebrates Customer Service Week — as we renew our commitment to placing you at the heart of our service. Your Safety, Our Mission.”
The victims, identified only as Chijindu and Akorede, were killed on Saturday night, October 4, while having their hair cut at a barbershop on Abengo Close.
Sowore made the call on Tuesday night through a post on his official social media page, saying he was ready to put aside political differences for the cause of justice.
The matter has been reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division, and investigations are ongoing. So far, no one or group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and the motive remains unknown.
In the video, which has since gone viral, Sego openly declared that anyone who votes against the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos will face severe consequences.
Speaking during an appearance on Arise TV on Wednesday, CP Adewale confirmed that police officers met Somtochukwu in a critical condition at the scene before taking her to Maitama General Hospital.
The memo instructed affected workers to return all company property and obtain exit clearance. The finance department was also told to calculate their benefits and entitlements for payment in line with their contracts.
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Security operatives later moved the police officer’s body to a morgue in Yaba, while relatives of the female victim rushed to the scene to retrieve her remains.
The document further cites relevant provisions of both U.S. and Nigerian law, including 18 U.S.C. § 1957 in the U.S. and Section 18 of Nigeria’s Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, which criminalize concealing or disguising proceeds of unlawful activity.
The President, however, noted that intelligence reports now indicate a new atmosphere of peace and cooperation among political stakeholders in Rivers. He described the development as a “welcome achievement” and stressed that there was no further need to extend the emergency rule.
The feat, which has now been entered into the record books, was accomplished on September 13, 2025, after hours of intense cooking at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
The incident happened at the venue, Eko hotel and suits, in the early hours of Saturday as organisers made efforts to officially weigh the gigantic pot of rice.
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has kicked off the preparation of what is expected to be the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, drawing attention as a potential record-breaking feat.
“You and your ilk have dragged me through unscrupulous abuse and gross violations of rights for decades without remorse,” he wrote, adding that the DSS had consistently acted “bullishly, illegally, and unlawfully—serving as a ready tool of oppression for dictatorial regimes.”
Fresh records have revealed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spent a total of N51,927,480 on the feeding and allowances
According to the records, the NPF spent a staggering N22.28 million on 85 cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits as part of “dry ration for personnel on discreet security operations.”
The clarification follows widespread public concern that Nigerians would soon face another round of hardship from new fuel-related taxes under President Bola Tinubu’s administration which PurpleWorld had reported earlier.
President Tinubu will spend the period between France and the UK and then return to the country.
Government officials say the revenue will be channeled into climate change projects and renewable energy initiatives.
Investigators also determined that Ekpa, who urged his followers on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to engage in violent crimes in Nigeria, carried out the offences from Lahti, the Finnish city where he resides. His activities therefore fell under Finland’s legal jurisdiction.
The young man had jokingly told her he wished to marry her in order to “fulfil the Sunnah,” a remark which allegedly prompted her to respond in a manner considered blasphemous by some locals.
The invitation stated that the questioning was based on allegations of acts “contrary to the Nigerian Criminal Code Section 214, also known as the Same-Sex Prohibition Act, 2014.”
The ongoing case between human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, and the Nigeria Police Force suffered
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a response to the commencement of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR),
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a scathing condemnation of Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON)
A newly surfaced video has shed light on the moments leading up to the arrest and remand of Ibom Air
The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents living in flood-prone communities to urgently relocate to safer,
A group of retired Nigerian Army personnel staged a protest in front of the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has initiated a major legal action against
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a massive ₦712.26 billion contract for the complete redevelopment of Terminal One at
In response to the #PoliceProtest that shook Nigeria on July 21, 2025, the Nigerian government has announced the mass promotion
Nurses at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have joined the nationwide strike action declared by the National Association
Popoola Sulaimon, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PurpleWorld Media, has been awarded a prestigious journalism scholarship at the National Broadcast
The outgoing Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Barrister David Kolade Alabi, has announced the renaming of several
PremiumTimes has made available a new report concerning Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, who was alleged
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has officially renamed Tai Solarin College of Education as the Oba Sikiru Adetona College
The Chairman of Rijau Local Government Area in Niger State, Hon. Danladi K. Uganda, has joined Nigerian Army troops on
In its Sunday statement, the Nigeria Police Force claimed it had no intention of stopping the protest, describing it as
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known across Saudi Arabia as the “Sleeping Prince,” has passed away at
A prominent supporter of Peter Obi in the United Kingdom, Mr. Benjamin Kuti, widely known as the Oluomo of Derby,
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, was laid to rest on Monday at his private
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on Sunday,
Agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were caught red-handed bribing electoral officials in the Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area
Movement came to a standstill early Saturday morning at the Berger axis of Lagos as police and other security personnel
Barely days after his resignation as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has landed a
The Lagos State Police Command has announced a total restriction of vehicular movement across the state ahead of the Local
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90, just two
At least 15 people have been killed in a deadly attack on Kwalajiya village in Tangaza Local Government Area of
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will lead a nationwide prayer initiative seeking
Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, one of Nigeria’s most prominent businessmen and philanthropists, has died at the age of 94. His
The Lagos State Government has officially denied any involvement in the reported demolition of a property allegedly owned by the
