Skit and filmmakers have been warned by the management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) against using its uniform and kits for shoots without approval. General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, who frowned at the demeaning manner in which movie and skit makers portray LASTMA institution in their movies and skits, said henceforth, offenders would be arrested and prosecuted in line with Section 79 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015 which criminalize unauthorized use of …
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The Nigeria Police force says it will be investigating and possibly prosecuting comedian Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as “Cute Abiola,” over the disrespectful use of police uniforms in two skits he posted on social media on July 20 and July 24. In a statement released today July 27, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the skits in question ‘’show a highly disrespectful and derogatory portrayal of the police uniform, an action that is in …
The Nigerian Police Force has said that there is no law prohibiting the force from the use of handcuffs to restrain a suspect, particularly one that has shown acts of violence. The Head of Chambers of the Nigeria Police, DCP Simon Lough, stated this in a statement released on Thursday, May 18. Lough released the statement while reacting to claims made by counsel to embattled Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, on Tuesday, May 16, faulting the decision of the …
SERAP has asked the Buhari administration to demand a refund of the N1.4billion it gave to Niger Republic authorities and use the refund to offset ASUU funding. The Nigerian government on Wednesday, August 3, confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the purchase and donation of vehicles, worth N1.4 billion, to neighbouring Niger Republic. This revelation sparked outrage and the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, said that the donation was to help Niger address its security …
A Nigerian lawyer caused a stir at the Supreme court today June 23, when he attended proceedings in the court in his traditional worshipper’s regalia. According to him, he decided to dress that way following the judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on June 17, that allows Nigerians express their mode of worship, which includes the use of hijab in schools and public places. See more photos of the lawyer below…
Imo State Police Commissioner Rabiu Huissani has announced a ban on indiscriminate use of fireworks and other explosives in the state. Huissani made the announcement on Sunday December 12, saying such fireworks and explosives could be life threatening as it might cause heart attacks in aged persons and fire outbreaks . He also said it might be used as a distraction by criminal to rob or kidnap their victims. The Command’s spokesman CSP Michael Abattam said in a statement; …