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Dec

2024

Peter Obi Visits Afe Babalola Over Farotimi’s Defamation Case

Obi Visits Afe Babalola Over Farotimi’s Defamation Case The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Monday evening reportedly visited the renowned legal icon and founder of Afe Babalola University, Chief Afe Babalola in his office in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state capital. Obi was warmly received by the top aide of Babalola who subsequently ushered him in for a closed-door meeting. The Nation reliably gathered that Obi’s visit to Babalola was in connection with ongoing court case preferrred against human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi. Impeccable sources disclosed that the visit was reportedly arranged by former…

Dec

2024

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Police File Fresh Cybercrime Charges Against Activist Dele Farotimi

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash

Police File Fresh Cybercrime Charges Against Activist Dele Farotimi The Nigeria Police Force has filed additional charges against prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. The latest filing, submitted on Friday to the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, includes 12 new counts under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. The new charges reportedly aim to obstruct Farotimi’s bail application and prolong his detention. This development follows earlier charges filed by the police in collaboration with the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Aare Afe Babalola, over comments Farotimi made during an interview and press conferences. Among the accusations, Farotimi is…

Dec

2024

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‘Nobody Can Do Anything,’ – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga

Gossips, Human Rights, International, News Flash, Religion

‘NoBody Can Do Anything,’ Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence Amid Deportation Saga Nigerian-born UK pastor Tobi Adegboyega has addressed recent reports of his impending deportation to Nigeria. The former leader of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, which was shut down following allegations of a £1.87 million fraud, has lost his legal battle against deportation despite asserting that the move would infringe upon his human rights. An immigration tribunal has ruled that the 44-year-old, who is a cousin of Star Wars actor John Boyega, be deported to Nigeria. According to a report by The Telegraph, investigations revealed financial misconduct within his church,…

Dec

2024

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2024 Most Turbulent Year For NLC…We Were Threatened, Intimidated – Joe Ajaero

Human Rights, Labour, News Flash

2024 Most Turbulent Year For NLC… We Were Threatened, Intimidated – Joe Ajaero Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says 2024 would go down as the most “turbulent” year for the union. Speaking on Monday in Abuja, Ajaero said the threats and intimidation faced by organised labour during the year was on an unprecedented scale. “I welcome you to a year that we have witnessed one of the greatest turbulence in our history as a movement,” Ajaero said. “It was a period where we were invaded, ransacked, and subjected to the highest level of threats, intimidation. “We…

Dec

2024

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Simon Ekpa: ‘We’ll Restrict His Freedom Of Movement, That Is What Our Procedure Is Based On’ – Finland Police

Crime, Human Rights, International, News Flash

Simon Ekpa: We'll restrict his freedom of movement, that is what our procedure is based on' - Police The Finland Police in a recent statement has made it known that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa will be restricted from moving freely, including a possible issuance of a travel ban for his activities. According to them, that was the procedure enacted for persons suspected of offences to which such measures were applicable, according to a recent statement which was made available to the general public today being Tuesday the 3rd day of December, 2024. From…

Dec

2024

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I Never Knew You Begged Abacha Not To Kill Me – Obasanjo Replies Gowon

Human Rights, News Flash

I Never Knew You Begged Abacha Not To Kill Me – Obasanjo Replies Gowon Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has replied Ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd.), who said that he (Gowon) pleaded with the late General Sani Abacha not to execute him. Obasanjo was one of those imprisoned by the regime of Abacha over an alleged coup plot to overthrow Abacha. Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carols and Praise Festival at 10 Commandments Prayer Altar in Du, Jos South LGA of the state, at the weekend, Gowon said he pleaded with Abacha to spare Obasanjo. Aside from Gowon and Obasanjo, Plateau…

Dec

2024

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Nnamdi Kanu, We Know, Simon Ekpa, We Don’t – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Human Rights, News Flash, South East

Nnamdi Kanu, We Know, Simon Ekpa, We Don’t – Ohanaeze Ndigbo The Ohaneze Ndi Igbo has said that the group does not recognise Simon Ekpa as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group also confirmed that it only recognizes Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention as the IPOB leader. The Vice President of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo Worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, at a press conference said that it will listen to Kanu and support him to ensure his release. Describing Kanu as an Igbo son, the group said it expects the IPOB leader would identify his…

Nov

2024

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Court Throws Out Bobrisky’s N200 Million Rights Suits Against EFCC

News Flash, Human Rights, Judiciary

Court Throws Out Bobrisky’s N200 Million Rights Suit Against EFCC The Federal High Court in Lagos State has struck out a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, also known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a judgment delivered on Thursday, November 28, 2024, Justice Alexander Owoeye ruled that Bobrisky’s claims of rights violations lacked merit, citing insufficient evidence to justify the reliefs sought. Bobrisky had asked the court for a perpetual injunction to restrain the EFCC from harassing, arresting, or detaining him. He also sought N200 million in damages for alleged…

Nov

2024

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Abia State First Lady Mrs. Priscilla Otti Paid Courtesy And Advocacy Visit To Abia State CP Danladi Isa In Commemoration Of The 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Abia State, Good Governance, Human Rights, News Flash

Yesterday, 26/11/2024 Her Excellency, the First Lady of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, alongside her entourage, paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State, CP Danladi Isa, in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The entourage included the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adeze Emetu, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, the Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Special Protection, and three Special Advisers. During the visit, Her Excellency warmly welcomed the Commissioner of Police to the state and expressed her gratitude for his efforts in combating crime and ensuring the safety…

Nov

2024

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I’m Just A Content Creator, The Issue Of Prime Minister Of Biafra Is Not Serious – Simon Ekpa Tells Finland Court

Crime, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Judiciary

I Am Just A Content Creator, The Issue Of Prime Minister Of Biafra Is Not Serious — Simon Ekpa Tells Finland Court Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in exile, has denied allegations of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria. Appearing before a Finnish court in the Päijät-Häme district on November 21, Ekpa described his involvement with the Biafra movement as a “mere joke” and insisted he is primarily a content creator. The Finnish Central Criminal Police arrested Ekpa in Lahti, Finland, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of public incitement to commit a crime…