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EFCC Arrests Edo Accountant-General Julius Anelu Days To Obaseki’s Handover

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently made headlines in Edo State by arresting the State Accountant-General, Julius O. Anelu, along with four other officials who handle the state’s finances. This development comes with less than two weeks until the outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, is set to hand over to Governor-elect Sen. Monday Okpebholo. […]

Even Underage Children Not Spared From T-Pain’s Wickedness – Atiku Blasts Tinubu

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced sharp criticism against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku strongly condemned the arrest, detention, and prosecution of 76 young people involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests, highlighting the government’s harsh response toward these youth. According to Atiku, even minors have not been […]

Court Grants N1.1Bn Bail To 114 Protesters Accused Of Burning Public Facilities

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 114 protesters accused of arson and vandalism during the End Bad Governance protests. Each defendant is required to pay a bail bond of N10 million, with two sureties. Altogether, the total bail granted amounts to N1.1 billion. Justice Obiora Egwatu, who presided over the case, […]

Verydarkman Calls Out Nigerian Government For Charging Kids With Treason(Video)

Nigerian activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, is raising his voice against the government after a group of young children was arrested and charged with treason. Their offense? Flying a Russian flag. According to VeryDarkMan, who spent the night in a cell alongside these children, they were all brought to court but couldn’t […]

EndBadGovernance: Release all minors held for protesting now – SERAP, Amnesty International to Tinubu

In a recent appeal, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International Nigeria have called on President Bola Tinubu to release all minors and others who were detained for participating in Nigeria’s August 2024 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. These protests, led by Nigerian youth, highlighted their frustration over issues like economic hardship, hunger, and ongoing […]

Arraignment of Minors: Disturbing, condemnable – Peter Obi knocks Nigerian govt

Peter Obi, a prominent leader of Nigeria’s Labour Party, recently spoke out against the Nigerian government’s treatment of minors who participated in the recent EndBadGovernance protest. These young individuals were reportedly brought to court after protesting for better governance and basic rights. According to reports, 76 protesters, including several minors, were taken to the Federal […]

DSS Once Again Denies Nnamdi Kanu Access to Legal Team

In a continued standoff with the legal rights of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Department of State Services (DSS) blocked him from meeting his legal team once again on Friday. This action was shared by Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, on the platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Ejimakor […]

Acting COAS assumes office (photos)

In an important leadership update, Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede has assumed the role of Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for the Nigerian Army. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu on October 30, Major General Oluyede will serve as the head of the Army until Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently undergoing medical […]

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $2.045 Million and Properties Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

In a significant ruling, a Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, to forfeit substantial assets, including $2.045 million, several properties, and share certificates. This order follows allegations that the assets were acquired through questionable financial activities. Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court ruled […]