PDP convention: Only Appeal Court judgment can displace Justice Omotosho ruling – Party chieftain
A senior chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that only a judgment from the Court of Appeal can overturn the ruling delivered by Justice Omotosho regarding the party’s national convention. The party leader explained that once a competent court has given a decision, it stands until a higher court sets it aside. […]
PDP National convention: Nobody will use me, my loyalists – Wike blows hot
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning amid the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at a meeting with Concerned PDP Stakeholders in Abuja, Wike made it clear that neither he nor his loyalists would be used as bargaining tools in political negotiations within the party. His […]
Tinubu’s pardon list was embarrassing, poorly handled – Falana blasts govt
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Federal Government over the controversial presidential pardon list recently released. Speaking on Arise Television, Falana described the pardon process as embarrassing, saying it exposed Nigeria to shame and global ridicule. He argued that some individuals included were not deserving of forgiveness, especially […]
Action Alliance challenges INEC over partial compliance with court judgment
The Action Alliance (AA) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over alleged partial compliance with a court judgment. According to the party, the court had earlier ruled in its favour on issues related to its leadership and candidate lists. However, AA claims INEC only complied with some parts of the ruling and ignored […]
Presidential pardon: Stop weaponizing ignorance, Tinubu guided by law – Lagos APC replies Atiku
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at comments made by Phrank Shaibu, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, over President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision regarding a presidential pardon. Shaibu had accused Tinubu of making a “U-turn,” but the APC said the remarks showed a lack of understanding […]
Police re-arrest Sowore moments after court granted him bail
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been re-arrested and assaulted by officers of the Nigeria Police Force just moments after being granted bail by a Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred outside the court premises shortly after Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id approved bail for Sowore and […]
Election losers bribing their way through courts undermining democracy – Aliero
Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District, has condemned the growing trend of politicians attempting to buy justice after losing elections, describing it as a dangerous act that threatens the foundation of democracy in Nigeria. He said this during a media chat in Abuja, where he expressed concern over how judicial outcomes are increasingly […]
Alleged abuse of office: Police Service Commission asked to probe AIG
A coalition of human rights activists under the Centre for Human Rights and Advocacy in Africa Network (CHRAAN) has called on the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an investigation into alleged misconduct and abuse of office by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Emmanuel Aina. The activists, who staged a peaceful protest at the […]
NBA condemns Kano court order forcing TikTokers to marry
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly criticized a reported ruling by a Kano Magistrate’s Court that allegedly ordered two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to marry within 60 days. The order reportedly followed their appearance in viral videos considered “indecent” by the Kano State Films and Video Censorship […]
Tinubu govt yet to comply with orders freeing Nnamdi Kanu – Ejimakor
Human rights lawyer and counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for failing to comply with multiple court rulings ordering Kanu’s release. Ejimakor, in a post shared on his official X handle on Friday, questioned why the Federal […]