Nigerian Man Released from Death Row in Indonesia Thanks to Pro Bono Lawyer
Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian man sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking, has been released from prison after several years, thanks to the dedicated work of Nigerian lawyer Emmanuel Isha Ogebe. Ogebe, based in Washington, D.C., took on Ihejirika’s case pro bono, believing that Ihejirika had been wrongly convicted. His efforts included presenting the […]
Nigeria Police Discover Illegal Refinery and Arrest Four Suspects
The Nigeria Police’s Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) recently made a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal oil activities. Officers uncovered an illegal petroleum refinery operating in Rivers State. According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the raid took place on Thursday. The […]
Lawyer Sues Tinubu, Police Council, and Others Over Alleged Unlawful Extension of IGP’s Tenure
An Abuja-based lawyer and human rights activist, Maxwell Opara, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigeria Police Council over what he claims is an unlawful extension of the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s term. The lawsuit, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges the […]
400 Nigerians Deported from UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently deported 400 Nigerians, which included 90 women and 310 men, according to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The deportees were received by officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Representatives from the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, […]
Court Sets N10m Bail for End Bad Governance Protesters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to ten protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement. Justice Emeka Nwite presided over the case, setting the bail at N10 million for each of the accused, who were detained on charges that include treason. In addition to the bail amount, the court ordered that each protester […]
INEC Chairman Urges EFCC and ICPC to Combat Vote Buying in Edo Election
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has issued a strong appeal to Nigeria’s top anti-corruption agencies—the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)—to crack down on individuals planning to engage in vote buying during the upcoming Edo State election. This call to action […]
We’re restoring confidence in Nigeria economy – Tinubu Says
President Bola Tinubu has stressed that his administration is committed to restoring trust in Nigeria’s economy. He highlighted that they are focusing on reducing inflation, stabilizing the foreign exchange market, and improving the management of government finances. Tinubu shared these remarks on Tuesday during the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking […]
General Vows to Capture Bandit Leader Bello Turji Soon
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has promised to arrest the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. Turji, known for his criminal activities in the Northwest, recently demanded an N30 million payment from the people of Moriki in Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, for their protection against attacks. Speaking to journalists in Abuja […]
Tinubu Tells Shettima To Visit Flooded Maiduguri
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima to travel to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, because of the severe flooding that has left many residents homeless. The Vice President announced this during his speech on Tuesday at the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference (CIBN). The conference focused on “Accelerated […]
We Will Do Everything to Save Nigeria – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the government is dedicated to protecting the nation from failure. He emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will do whatever is necessary to prevent Nigeria from collapsing. Shettima made this statement during the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, organized by the Chartered Institute […]