EFCC not complying with court order’ – Malami decries 14-day detention
Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of failing to comply with a court order regarding his detention. He decried being held for 14 days despite a ruling that should have granted him release. Malami stated that the EFCC’s actions violated his rights and went […]
BREAKING: Ekiti magistrate court strikes out defamation suit against Dele Farotimi
An Ekiti State magistrate court has dismissed the defamation case against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. The case was dropped after the police applied to withdraw the charges. The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti had earlier dismissed similar cyberbullying and defamation charges against Farotimi on January 29, 2025. The case was originally filed […]
My Trial In Abuja Is A Sham; No Hope Of Favourable Judgment For Me — Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed doubts about receiving justice in his ongoing trial in Abuja. He claims the court decisions in his case are driven by political motives rather than the rule of law. Speaking through his legal team, led by Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu criticized how the […]
Afe Babalola: Of A Man And His Weakness – Abimbola Adelakun
The ongoing clash between Afe Babalola, a prominent Nigerian lawyer, and Dele Farotimi, a critic of the Nigerian justice system, has opened up important discussions about power, reputation, and the flaws in the country’s legal system. Farotimi recently published a book that criticized the system, leading to a confrontation with Babalola, who felt his reputation […]
Federal Government Suspends Kirikiri Prison Officers Over Bobrisky Allegations
The Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has suspended key officers at Kirikiri Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Lagos. This decision follows serious allegations involving popular Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison for violating Nigeria’s currency laws. The offense […]