The upper chamber of Nigeria’s legislature on Wednesday rejects a bill for an act to license operation and practice of private investigations in the country. The bill sponsored by Senator Osita Ngwu, was rejected by the majority of lawmakers during debate on the floor of the House. Ngwu, the Senate Minority Whip, said the bill seeks amongst others, to provide a framework for the licensing and practice of private investigators in the country, as well as provide for a system of regulation, control and conduct of the practice so as to maintain professional standards.

The German Government on Wednesday, October 2, announced an additional release of €24 million to Nigeria and other countries in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions affected by the recent flooding. The additional fund is meant to support people affected by severe flood disasters. This was disclosed through a statement by the German embassy in Abuja. The latest support brings to €100million (N185 billion) in 2024 alone German humanitarian assistance in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin region.

Following the continued incidents of flood ravaging the country, the Federal government has directed that an integrity test be conducted on all dams in Nigeria. This development was revealed during the National broadcast of President Bola Tinubu when addressing the nation on the occasion of its 64th-year celebration. He said the measure is aimed at averting future disasters.

The Nigerian Police Force has deployed men and equipment across the Federal territory ahead of October 1 planned #Endbadgovernance protest. The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, AIG Benneth Igweh, informed that the Federal Capital Territory, FCT command has deployed equipment’s, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel, anti-riot equipment, visibility policing, among others to ensure that residents are adequately secured. The Command in a statement by SP Josephine Adeh, said: “This proactive deployment is aimed to ensure that residents of the FCT enjoy a hitch-free Independence Day celebration.

In a climate of heightened scrutiny and controversy, lawyers representing clients in detention have increasingly turned to public platforms to voice their frustrations. Often, these legal advocates engage in a campaign of rhetoric aimed at garnering public sympathy by criticizing government actions and the agencies that they believe is responsible for holding their clients. I will liken this to the advent of “Pinocchio lawyer" a term that evokes the image of the infamous wooden puppet whose nose grows longer with each lie—raises important questions about the ethics of legal representation and the line between zealous advocacy and deception.

The Lagos State Government has reiterated that a court ruling restricting protests to two designated venues remains effective as organizers prepare for the upcoming October 1, 2024 protest. This announcement comes amid plans for demonstrations across Lagos and other states.