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The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has vowed his administration’s commitment to enhance security measures and promote agricultural development in the state. The governor made this known late Sunday when he hosted the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, at the Government House, Katsina. During the visit, Radda appealed to the COAS for
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A group, Women Initiative for Family Economy, has called on Nigerians to consider the potential consequences of the planned nationwide…
Jelili Sulaiman, the embattled Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Council, has notified the Lagos Government that his suspension by the State Assembly is subjudice and should not be carried out. In a statement issued by his lawyer, Dr Abdul Mahmud, Levite Solicitors and Arbitrators, he urged the state to adhere to due process and respect the
Don’t implement my suspension – Suspended council chair Sulaiman tells Lagos Govt
Jelili Sulaiman, the embattled Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Council, has notified the Lagos Government that his suspension by the State Assembly is subjudice and should not be carried out.
In a statement issued by his lawyer, Dr Abdul Mahmud, Levite Solicitors and Arbitrators, he urged the state to adhere to due process and respect the judiciary.
In the statement made available to newsmen by the lawyer on Thursday in Abuja, he contended that there is a pending case on the issue before the Federal High Court, Abuja.
“We write to draw the attention of the general public to the letter, written by Mrs Kikelomo Bolarinwa, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftancy Affairs and Rural Development, Lagos State, dated 8th October, 2024.
“The letter, addressed to Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, Vice Chairman, Alimosho Local Government Area, directed him to assume office as Acting Chairman pursuant to the unconstitutional resolution of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“We note that the Permanent Secretary also issued a subsequent letter on the same day instructing Mr. Johnson to await further directive from the Executive Governor of Lagos State,” he said.
The lawyer added: “We wish to respectfully remind the Permanent Secretary that the purported suspension of our client, Mr. Jelili Sulaiman, and all actions related thereto are subjudice.
“The matter is currently pending before the Federal High Court in; Jelili Sulaimon & Anor v Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly & 5 Others.
“Therefore, any further action regarding the implementation of the unconstitutional resolution would be in violation of the rule of law and an infringement on the ongoing judicial process”.
He advised the Permanent Secretary to desist from any further action concerning the purported suspension of Sulaimon.
Don’t implement my suspension – Suspended council chair Sulaiman tells Lagos Govt
The Federal Government has announced that no Nigerian life has been lost in Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. As Israel intensifies its airstrikes in Lebanon, the Nigerian government has commenced preparations to evacuate its citizens from the conflict zone. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
FG set to begin evacuation of Nigerians from Lebanon
The Federal Government has announced that no Nigerian life has been lost in Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
As Israel intensifies its airstrikes in Lebanon, the Nigerian government has commenced preparations to evacuate its citizens from the conflict zone.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, the government confirmed that the Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon has been actively working to ensure the safety of Nigerians.
The statement emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting its nationals during the crisis.
“The Federal Government has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon. It is pertinent to mention that no Nigerian life has been lost since the beginning of the conflict,” the statement read.
The Ministry added that the Nigerian Embassy had previously advised citizens in Lebanon to voluntarily evacuate, with commercial flights still operational.
Those in southern Lebanon, where the fighting has been most intense, were relocated to safer areas, such as Beirut, with the help of community leaders.
The government reassured Nigerians that it is in contact with relevant stakeholders and is committed to ensuring the safe return of all its citizens.
This comes as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds across Lebanon and ground troops conducting operations near the border.
The violence, which has continued for nearly a year, has now evolved into full-scale warfare.