Police deploy operatives to Ministry of Justice, Abuja ahead of #FreeDeleFarotimi protest

In anticipation of the #FreeDeleFarotimi protest, police have deployed operatives to the Ministry of Justice in Abuja. This comes as activists prepare for demonstrations in support of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, who is facing legal charges due to allegations of defaming prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. Farotimi, who has been vocal in … Read more

Dele Farotimi Arrives Court Over Alleged Defamation Case [VIDEO]

Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi has arrived at the Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state for the hearing on the defamation allegation levelled against him by Afe Balalola. Farotimi who arrived at the magistrate at about 10 am on Tuesday, December 10, was accompanied by officials of the Nigeria Correctional Services (NCS). … Read more

Police deploy operatives to Afe Babalola’s Lagos firm ahead of #FreeDeleFarotimi protest

Heavily armed police operatives have taken control of the Lagos Magodo Estate housing the law firm of Afe Babalola following widespread calls for the release of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi, who was taken from Lagos to Ekiti State under the directives of legal luminary Afe Babalola, faces serious charges of cybercrime. SaharaReporters reports … Read more

Yahaya Bello appears in court for bail hearing [VIDEO]

The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello was at Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court for hearing on his bail application on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Bello is facing charges of money laundering and mismanagement of funds allegedly stolen from the coffers of the Kogi State government during his tenure as the governor of … Read more

PDP’s ‘16 locust years’ still haunting Nigeria

Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of leaving a damaging legacy that continues to affect Nigeria. In a statement responding to the PDP’s recent claims about an impending APC downfall, Okechukwu urged the opposition party to … Read more

Ebonyi Governor’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Crowned King

Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, the father of Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, was recently coronated as the traditional ruler of Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area. The event was attended by dignitaries from within and outside the state, including former governors, senators, and local government officials. Chief Nwifuru Nwankpu, a renowned farmer, … Read more

Atiku’s Aide Drops Fresh Hints at Possible Merger with Peter Obi Ahead of 2027

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, are reportedly considering a merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Paul Ibe, Atiku’s spokesperson, the two politicians have learned valuable lessons from the 2023 elections and are now willing to put aside … Read more