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Ajulo backs NBA President over plan to sanction lawyers criticising judiciary

By Femi Ogunshola, Abuja.   Dr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer, has proclaimed support for the President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Maikyau, over plans to sanction lawyers criticising the judiciary over some judgments   Ajulo declared the…

February 11, 2023 · by komolafe times ·

Transport minister threatens to sanction CCECC over rail contract

By Chiazo Ogbolu, Lagos.   The Minister of Transportation, Alhaji Mu’azu Sambo, has threatened to sanction the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for not meeting up with the contract of providing 85 per cent of the railway project cost.…

August 13, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Terrorism glorification: FG to sanction BBC, Trust Tv

By Rotimi Ijikanmi, Abuja.   The Federal Government says it will sanction the BBC and Trust Tv for airing respective documentaries glorifying and fuelling terrorism, banditry in Nigeria.   The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this…

July 28, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Customs vows to sanction officer for allegedly assaulting civilian

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has vowed to sanction one of its officers for allegedly “assaulting an unarmed civilian”. This is contained in a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller Timi Bomodi, in Abuja on Monday. Bomodi said:…

May 9, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

President Buhari honours 3 “honest Nigerians”, vows to sanction corrupt public servants

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja honoured two civil servants — Muhammad Ahmad and Nelson Okoronkwo — and a Nigerian student in Japan for exhibiting exemplary acts of honesty and integrity.   Ahmad, an Assistant Commander of Narcotics, works at…

November 30, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

NIPR vows to sanction illegal practitioners

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) says it plans to engage the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) to sanction individuals who are practicing public relations without licence.   The President of NIPR, Mr Mukhtar Sirajo, in a…

November 1, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Umahi vows to sanction council chairmen, traditional rulers for any killings within localities

Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State says local government council chairmen, development centre coordinators and traditional rulers will henceforth be held accountable for any killing within their localities.   The governor gave the warning on Wednesday in Abakaliki during the…

October 6, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Gombe govt. vows to sanction perpetrators of Billiri crisis

The Gombe State Government has vowed to sanction those individuals that were indicted by the Commission of Inquiry on the February 2021 Billiri crisis.   Gov. Inuwa Yahaya gave the assurance, while receiving the report from the Chairman of the…

September 22, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Makinde vows to sanction erring personnel of Amotekun Corps

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government is already investigating allegations of highhandedness levelled against some personnel of the Western Nigeria Security Network code-named “Amotekun Corps”.   The governor gave the assurance in a statement issued on Friday…

January 8, 2021 · by komolafe times ·