Your silence aiding unlawful case against Nnamdi Kanu – Family calls out NBA
The family of Nnamdi Kanu has criticized the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), accusing the body of maintaining a troubling silence over what they describe as an unlawful and unjust case against the detained IPOB leader. According to them, the lack of public intervention from the NBA gives room for continued violations of his fundamental rights, […]
Human rights lawyer cries out, alleges bias against judge
A human rights lawyer has raised alarm over what he describes as clear bias from a presiding judge handling one of his ongoing cases. According to him, several recent rulings and courtroom decisions suggest unfair treatment, creating doubts about the judge’s neutrality and commitment to justice. He explained that the pattern of judgments has put […]
Wike Acted Within His Rights, Soldiers Overstepped – Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has weighed in on the recent clash involving Minister Nyesom Wike and some military personnel, stating that Wike acted within his legal rights. According to Falana, nothing the Minister did amounted to a violation of the law, and his actions were in line with the powers granted to him […]
Tinubu reappoints Mohammed Marwa as NDLEA Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reappointed Mohammed Marwa as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Marwa, who has previously held the position, is recognized for his experience in leading […]
Oluwo warns of looming Osun–Oyo land clash, seeks urgent action
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has raised alarm over a potential land dispute between communities in Osun and Oyo States. He urged state authorities and relevant stakeholders to take immediate action to prevent a possible escalation that could threaten peace in the region. Oba Akanbi noted that tensions over land boundaries have […]
Police hiding my father’s autopsy result – Ondo ex-guber candidate, Akingboye’s son cries out
The son of a former Ondo State gubernatorial candidate, Akingboye, has raised concerns that the police are withholding the autopsy results of his late father. According to him, the delay is creating suspicion and emotional distress for the family. Speaking to journalists, he accused law enforcement agencies of not being transparent and called for the […]
Ondo Assembly lawmakers move against Speaker, begin impeachment process
Lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly have reportedly started a process to remove the Speaker from office. According to insider sources, several members of the Assembly are unhappy with the Speaker’s leadership style and have begun gathering the required signatures to initiate impeachment. The move is said to be driven by growing disagreements […]
State creation: ‘There must be balance, equity’ – South East stakeholders
Stakeholders from the South East region have insisted that any plan for creating new states in Nigeria must be guided by fairness, balance, and equity. They made the call during a recent meeting where leaders, groups, and community representatives discussed the region’s political future. According to the stakeholders, the South East has long faced challenges […]
EFCC hands over N104m recovered fund to Niger govt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned the sum of ₦104 million to the Niger State Government. The anti-graft agency confirmed the handover in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the funds were recovered during investigations into financial irregularities involving former government officials in the state. According to the EFCC, the money was […]
Wike explains clash with naval officer over Abuja land dispute
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained what led to his recent clash with a naval officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, over a disputed plot of land in Abuja. Speaking on Thursday before the FCT Executive Council meeting, Wike said the land in question was linked to a former Chief of […]