NBA alarmed over arrest of former presidential aide, Obono-Obla, vows to intervene
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed concern over the arrest of former presidential aide, Festus Obono-Obla. The association described the arrest as alarming and emphasized the need for adherence to due process in handling the matter. NBA President Olumide Akpata stated that the association will closely monitor developments and intervene to ensure Obono-Obla’s legal […]
82 female Nigerians on death row – ASF France
A new report by ASF France has revealed that 82 Nigerian women are currently on death row in different countries. According to the organization, many of the women were arrested for offences linked to trafficking, drug-related crimes, or may have been victims of exploitation. ASF France said the shocking number shows how vulnerable Nigerian women […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti appeals N5m contempt fine, says trial court lacks jurisdiction
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in Nigeria’s Senate, is challenging part of a judgment from a Federal High Court in Abuja that found her guilty of contempt of court. In a document dated July 9, she officially appealed the ruling that convicted her of contempt and fined her N5 million. Through her lawyer, […]
Court rejects Nigerian Govt’s exhibits in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected major pieces of evidence the Nigerian Government brought forward in its terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, a pro-Biafra activist. The government had submitted statements Kanu made on October 21, 24, and November 4, 2015 during his interrogation by the Department of State […]
Obama and Harris publicly rebuke Trump’s second term actions
On Thursday, April 3, former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris publicly criticized President Donald Trump’s actions during his second term. They both expressed strong concerns about how the country is being led. Speaking at Hamilton College, Obama said it was his first time speaking publicly in a while. He criticized Trump’s […]
Nobody should plead on my behalf. Agitation for self-rule is not a crime — Nnamdi Kanu
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made it clear that he does not want anyone to plead for his release. Speaking through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu emphasized that his pursuit of self-determination is a legal right, not a crime. Kanu believes that his release should be based […]
Court Orders DSS Chief to Explain Contempt in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS), to appear in court. The court is demanding an explanation of why Ajayi should not face imprisonment for contempt of court. This summons highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the treatment of Nnamdi […]