LAGOS FEBRUAY 16TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has strongly opposed the continued stay in office of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, arguing that it violates civil service rules and undermines democratic principles. In a statement issued by its National President, Mr. Debo Adeniran, the group condemned what it…
LAGOS DECEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Eighteen (18) local government chairmen and their deputies who were suspended by the Edo State House of Assembly have vowed to carry out their duties unhindered until the expiration of their tenure in September 2026. The LGA chairmen and their vice chairmen were suspended by the Assembly for alleged gross misconduct. Chairman…
LAGOS JANUARY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Usman Alkali Baba. The extension, which was contained in a letter to the relevant authorities, put paid to speculations about his likely retirement before the general election, starting February 25. Speculations had been rife that Baba might retire…
LAGOS JUNE 25TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law a bill that limits a vice-president or deputy governor who completes the terms of their principals to seeking reelection only once more. This was one of three bills the president signed on Friday that make key changes to pre and post election laws in Nigeria….