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Court Orders Immigration Service to Issue Passport to Benita Ezumezu, Awards ₦3 Million Damages
Justice Nwite of the Federal High Court has ruled in favor of Benita Ezumezu, directing the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to issue her international passport immediately.
The court found that Ezumezu had fulfilled all requirements for obtaining a passport by October 6, 2022, but was unjustly denied.
The judge also awarded ₦3 million in general damages, emphasizing the need for accountability in public service delivery.
Citizens’ Common (CC), the civil society organization employing Ezumezu, praised the judgment. Olalekan Oshunkoya, CC’s Chief Executive, stated, “This landmark judgment not only secures Benita’s rights but underscores the broader challenges Nigerians face with service delivery in government agencies.”
Oshunkoya highlighted the poor service quality of the NIS in recent years and called for sustained improvements. He also urged Nigerians to seek legal remedies against inefficiencies in public services, asserting that “the law remains a shield against bad experiences.”
The judgment reaffirms citizens’ right to quality service, particularly when tied to fundamental freedoms like the right to movement.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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