Tell Femi Onigbogi Not To Come Out, He Will Be Killed – Osun Ex-Lawmaker Threatens
A former lawmaker in Osun State has sparked outrage after allegedly threatening to kill Femi Onigbogi, warning him not to come out in public. In a viral audio clip making the rounds on social media, the ex-lawmaker was heard saying that Onigbogi would be killed if he showed up anywhere. The threat has raised serious […]
No investor will risk money where govt functionary dictates court rulings – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that no serious investor will risk money in a country where the judiciary is not independent. Speaking at the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, he stressed that businesses need trust in the legal system before they can invest. Jonathan explained that when government officials […]
Uphold constitution, reinstate Natasha without delay – SERAP tells Nigerian Senate
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian Senate to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan so she can continue her work in the chamber. The group made this demand in a statement released on Tuesday, stressing that her suspension has gone on long enough and should not be prolonged. SERAP pointed […]
Atiku condemns police over Sowore’s detention
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the police over the reported mistreatment and arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore by the team working under the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). He described the incident as a misuse of power. Atiku, who ran for president under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, made […]
June 12: Emulate Yar’Adua, Jonathan who saved Nigeria’s democracy – Peter Obi to Tinubu
Peter Obi, who was once a presidential candidate under the Labour Party, has advised President Bola Tinubu to learn from the examples of former leaders Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan. Obi said Tinubu should take a similar path as Yar’Adua, who admitted that his own election process was flawed. He also pointed out that Jonathan […]
Nigeria tops list of countries disregarding ECOWAS judgements – Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called out Nigeria and other West African countries for not obeying the rulings of the ECOWAS Court. He says this shows that leaders in the region do not truly respect the rule of law. Falana made these comments after President Bola Tinubu praised ECOWAS at its 50th-anniversary celebration in […]
Fulani Community Petitions Tinubu, Seeks Release Of Detained Miyett Allah Leader
The Fulani community in Nigeria has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to help free their leader, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, who is being held by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a letter signed by Mohammed Tasiu Suleiman, the Publicity Secretary of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, the group called Bodejo’s detention “illegal and unconstitutional.” […]
Gov Eno Swears In Six New High Court Judges
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sworn in six new judges for the State High Court, reaffirming his commitment to a safer and more secure community. The judges—Umohandi Winifred, Ekanem James, Essien Iwakowo, Morrison Henry, Ntekim Ekpo, and Eddie Julius—officially took office on Monday. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Eno explained that this […]
CRRAN Condemns Dele Farotimi’s Detention, Appeals to Chief Judge of Nigeria Over Courts’ Violation of Human Rights
The Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), a prominent human rights group in Nigeria, has condemned the arrest, detention, and remand of lawyer Dele Farotimi, calling it unconstitutional and a direct violation of citizens’ rights. The organization, led by President Olu Omotayo, issued a statement on Wednesday demanding Farotimi’s immediate release and warning that […]
Supreme Court to Rule on Controversial Federal Acts in States vs. EFCC Case
On October 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria commenced hearings in a significant case that could reshape the legal landscape of the country. The case, titled Kogi AG and 16 Others v. AGF, challenges the constitutionality of several federal acts, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The court has adjourned the […]