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Section 83 and the Limits of Judicial Non-Interference in Party Politics — Ubani SAN

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Section 83 and the Limits of Judicial Non-Interference in Party Politics — Ubani SAN Legal Practitioner and Policy Analyst, M.O. Ubani, has called for a constitutional re-examination of Section 83 of the Electoral Act 2026, warning against interpretations that suggest the judiciary has been completely excluded from adjudicating disputes arising from the internal affairs of political parties. Reacting to recent comments credited to Festus Okoye regarding the increasing involvement of lawyers in political party disputes, Ubani argued that the view that Section 83 absolutely ousts the jurisdiction of the courts is “overstretched and constitutionally unsustainable.” According to him, while Section 83(5) of the Electoral Act may appear, on a literal reading, to bar courts from entertaining disputes relating to party internal matters, such interpretation cannot override the constitutional powers vested in the judiciary under Section 6(6)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). ...
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Gay sex relationship speaks tension in Enugu/Aguata communities

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Gay sex relationship speaks tension in Enugu/Aguata communities Nwaokeke Emmanuel Obumnene By: Cyril ozorhampo Tension in Enugu/Aguata communities following reports of mob attempts to lynch certain individuals over allegations of same sex relationship in the communities. Okeke Chukwuebuka Elijah Reports revealed that the messrs Nwaokeke Obumneme Emmanuel and Okeke Chukwuebuka Elijah  both of Aguata and Udi local government areas respectively engaged in same sex activities at different times in Enugu/Anambra states, Nigeria. Eyewitness account revealed that a group of youths mobilized after rumours spread within the areas, accusing certain residents of engaging in same-sex activity at odd hours in the locality. Both alleged individuals narrowly escaped harm, flee the communities as crowd gathered to allegedly lynch the suspects over bisexual relationship described as an abomination or taboo across communities in the states. All these attacks and molestations ...
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LASTMA COMMENCES STRATEGIC IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR SENIOR OFFICERS ON EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE AND TIME MANAGEMENT

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LASTMA COMMENCES STRATEGIC IN-HOUSE TRAINING FOR SENIOR OFFICERS ON EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE AND TIME MANAGEMENT. In a firm demonstration of its enduring commitment to institutional excellence and administrative efficiency, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today has initiated a well-structured in-house training programme for its Senior Officers, with particular emphasis on Emotional Management, Professional Etiquette and Time Management. The initiative designed as a strategic effort to strengthen operational discipline and improve service delivery, highlights the Authority’s recognition of the vital role of proper conduct, emotional intelligence and effective time utilisation play in modern public service. The training programme has been carefully developed to instill in senior officers a strong understanding of professional etiquette, including courteous interpersonal relations, strict adherence to established procedures...
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LAGOS TASKFORCE INTENSIFIES MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE

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LAGOS TASKFORCE INTENSIFIES MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE In line with its statutory mandate to rid Lagos State of environmental infractions and public nuisances, the Lagos State Taskforce today undertook a statewide monitoring and enforcement operation to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Law of 2017. The exercise, which commenced in the early hours of the day, was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, who supervised operations across identified hotspots with a history of environmental violations. Areas visited during the monitoring exercise included Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja, Abule-Egba, the Abattoir in Agege, Iyana-Oworo, Lagos Island, Lekki–Ajah Expressway, Ijora Causeway, Ijora Underbridge, Iddo, and other parts of the State. While there was notable compliance in terms of restricted vehicular movement and commercial activities, the Chairman observed that some residents failed to ac...
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Dangote Executives, CRMI Leadership Engage in Courtesy Visit in Lagos

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  Dangote Executives, CRMI Leadership Engage in Courtesy Visit in Lagos     L - R: Mr. Kenneth Irabor, Head, Risk Management, Dangote Cement; Dr. Pontsho B. Mokoena, Group Chief Risk Officer, Dangote; Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke, President, Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) and Executive Director, Risk Management, Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc; and Mr. Victor Olannye, Ph.D, FCRM, Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, CRMI; during a courtesy visit on the institute’s president in Lagos recently.     Lagos, Nigeria — Senior executives from Dangote Group and leaders of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) recently held a high-level courtesy visit in Lagos, underscoring their shared commitment to advancing risk management practices across Nigeria’s corporate landscape. The delegation included Mr. Kenneth Irabor, Head of Risk Management at Dangote Cement, and Dr. Pontsho B. Mokoena, Group Chief Risk Officer at Dangote. They were joi...
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POLICE RECRUITMENT: WRITTEN EXAMINATION HOLDS 28–30 APRIL AS PSC WARNS AGAINST SCAMS

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POLICE RECRUITMENT: WRITTEN EXAMINATION HOLDS 28–30 APRIL AS PSC WARNS AGAINST SCAMS The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has scheduled 28th to 30th April 2026 for the conduct of the written examination for applicants seeking enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables, covering both General Duty and Specialist cadres. The exercise will be held at designated centres across the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Only candidates who successfully passed the physical and credentials screening are eligible to participate in the examination. Qualified applicants are required to log on to www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng (http://www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng/) from Friday, 24th April 2026, to print their Examination Invitation Card, which contains details of their specific date, time, and venue. Candidates are to present the following items at their respective examination centres: 1 A ...
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CP FCT RECEIVES PCRC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, LAUDS SUPPORT FOR VCRU WITH 250 LITRES OF PETROL

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CP FCT RECEIVES PCRC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN, LAUDS SUPPORT FOR VCRU WITH 250 LITRES OF PETROL The CP FCT, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD., fcai., on 23rd April 2026, received the National Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Alhaji Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan, during a courtesy visit at the Command Headquarters, Garki II, Abuja. The meeting had in attendance PCRC members drawn from the National, Zonal, and State chapters. During the meeting, the PCRC National Chairman, on behalf of the Committee, commended the Commissioner of Police for the establishment of the Violent Crime Response Unit in compliance with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police. He noted that the initiative will significantly enhance the operational effectiveness of the Command, improve rapid response to emergencies, and strengthen public confidence in policing within the FCT. In further demonstration of its support, the PCRC donated 250 litres of petrol to facilitate the take off of the newl...
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