Afenifere appoints Dele Farotimi National Organising Secretary
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has appointed lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi as its National Organising Secretary. His appointment was approved at the general meeting of Afenifere held at Adebanjo’s residence in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State, on Tuesday. Recall that the human rights attorney was sued by Aare Babalola for allegedly disparaging him […]
Senate President, Reps Speaker to meet Tinubu over delayed population census
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in conducting a national population census, emphasizing its importance in establishing Nigeria’s true numerical strength. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the board and management of the National Population Commission (NPC), led by Chairman Hon. Nasir […]
Afenifere Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Appoints Dele Farotimi As Secretary
The leadership of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to forthwith release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The group in a communique on Tuesday said the fair hearing of the separatist leader may no longer be guaranteed due to controversial and conflicting legal proceedings […]
Reps Express Concerns Over N255.4m Severance Payments To Two Former SEC Commissioners
…Demand Refund of N93m Paid To Sigma, Premium, Stanbic IBTC The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has expressed strong disapproval over N255,426,494.80 severance payments made to two former executive commissioners by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This issue was highlighted during today’s sitting, on January 28, 2025, when the committee reviewed […]
Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Cutting Off Wife’s Wrist In Enugu
Operatives of Okpuje Division of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old Sunday Echege, a resident of Ibagwa-Agu Farm Settlement in Ibagwa-Ani community of Nsukka local government area for severing the left wrist of his wife, Chinonso Echege over suspected infidelity. A statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed […]
Oyo Gov’t Warns Against Unregulated Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Oyo State Government has warned corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning lavish celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the state rules and regulations. The warning followed the December 2024 children funfair stampede where a total of 35 students were confirmed killed at the Islamic High School, Bashorun in […]
Troops intercept arms shipment from Niger Republic intended for Zamfara terrorists
Troops of the 1 Brigade, under Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS, have successfully intercepted a shipment of weapons allegedly intended for terrorist groups in Zamfara State. The operation, conducted between January 26 and 27, was based on credible intelligence concerning suspected arms dealers operating from Niger Republic. Acting […]
Kano govt drops charges against #EndBadGovernance protesters
The Attorney General of Kano State, Haruna Dederi, has ordered the discontinuation and withdrawal of all criminal charges against #EndBadGovernance protesters in the state. The decision, announced through the Director of Public Prosecution on January 27, 2025, follows a petition submitted by Citizens’ Gavel, a civic-tech non-profit organization, on November 5, 2024. The group had […]
Trump halts HIV funding for Nigeria, other developing countries
The US State Department stopped the disbursement of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a programme for HIV treatment in Africa and developing countries, for at least 90 days. The action originates from President Trump’s executive order on foreign aid, which he signed on his first day in office last Monday. […]
I’ve forgiven Dele Farotimi, Obasanjo, Kukah begged me – Afe Babalola
Frontline legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Afe Babalola, has forgiven activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Babalola said he decided to forgive Farotimi following the intervention of emminent personalities like former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Bishop Mathew Kukah. He had dragged Farotimi to court for allegedly defaming him in his recently published book “Nigeria […]