Ex-minister condemns prison authorities for handcuffing activist Dele Farotimi

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized the Nigerian Correctional Service for what she termed the gross absurdity of handcuffing activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. In a series of tweets, Ezekwesili questioned the necessity of such treatment in a case she described as a civil matter between Farotimi and Chief Afe Babalola. She expressed … Read more

PDP reacts to Ghana election outcome, predicts APC’s downfall in 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated Ghana’s commitment to democracy, lauding the victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and President-elect John Mahama in the December 7, 2024, presidential election. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP stated that the triumph of Ghanaian democracy is a testament to … Read more

South-East Senators Declare Position on Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills

The South-East Caucus in the Senate has declared its stance on the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Monday, the caucus announced its position after a closed-door meeting of senators from the five South-East states. According to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the leader of the South-East Caucus, while the … Read more

Speed Darlington’s case yet to be assigned to a court, as lawyer accuses police of illegal detention

The lawyer representing Darlington Okoye, an American-based Nigerian singer and influencer has accused the police of illegally detaining his client. Deji Adeyanju said the police have refused to release the singer over allegations leveled again at him by Grammy Award singer, Burna Boy. In his post on X, Adeyanju also accused the police of refusing … Read more

Dele Farotimi brought to Court in Handcuffs

Popular human rights activist and legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi, on Monday, appeared in court wearing handcuffs while being escorted by police officers. The hearing took place at a high court in Ekiti State. Farotimi was arrested at his Lagos residence last week by officers of the Ekiti State Police Command. His arrest followed a defamation … Read more

Thugs Storm Court, Disrupt Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal

Thugs on Monday invaded the premises of the Edo State High Court in Benin in an attempt to disrupt the pre-hearing session on the disputed September 21 governorship election results. The election, which saw Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerge victorious, is being challenged by seven opposition parties. Supporters of the opposing … Read more

FG declares non-compliance with ICRC Act illegal for public-private partnerships

The Federal Government of Nigeria, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reinforced the mandatory compliance of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Act for all Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements. According to a government circular, non-compliance with the ICRC Act, its policies, or guidelines renders any such agreements illegal. … Read more