Human Rights
Explainer: Sharia Expansion in South-West Nigeria – Should Citizens be Concerned?
The practice of Sharia law in Nigeria, a secular and multi-religious country, has long been contentious. This debate has intensified with concerns about...
Illegal Raids: Nigerians Must Demand Liberalisation of Gun Rights, Protect Themselves, Says Activist
A Nigerian Activist, Raphael Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to demand the liberalisation of gun rights to protect themselves from rogue officials conducting illegal...
Ikechukwu Was Involved in Coding and Online Medical Supplies – EFCC Says as Nigerians Criticise Raid That Led to an Officer’s Death
Nigerians have criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the death of an operative, Assistant Superintendent Aminu Sahabi Salisu, during a...
Police Invites FIJ’s Emmanuel Uti Over ‘Fraud’ Report, Detain Him Without Explanation
Emmanuel Uti, a Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) reporter, has been detained by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) annex in Alagbon, Lagos...
EFCC: Invitations For The Rich, Raids And Parades For Everyone Else
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has continually displayed disparities in communicating suspects’ information to the public with different keywords over time,...
ICYMI: Ex-Ooni’s Wife and Two Others Charged With Murder Over Ibadan Stampede, While Customs Faced No Charges in the Lagos Stampede
A High Court in Ibadan has granted bail to Queen Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, and two others charged after...
Uganda President’s Son Threatens to Cut Off Opposition Leader Bobi Wine’s Head
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and commander of the nation’s army, has threatened to decapitate opposition leader Bobi Wine....
Court Grants Activist Olamide Thomas N10m Bail for ‘Insulting’ Seyi Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Olamide Thomas, an activist accused of issuing threats via social media to Seyi...
Farotimi Appreciates Nigerians for Uniting Beyond Divisions to Support Him During Trial
Human rights advocate and author Dele Farotimi has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming support during his recent legal ordeal, transcending...
Court Stops Police From Remanding TikToker “Seaking” For Insulting Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
A Lagos Magistrate Court has rejected a request by the Nigeria Police Force to remand Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as “Seaking,” over a...
Speed Darlington Granted Bail After a Month in Detention
Popular rapper, Darlington Achakpo, widely known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. His lawyer,...
Police Charge Activist Olamide Thomas for ‘Threatening’ Seyi Tinubu and Police Chiefs, Arrest DJ for Insulting President
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of activist and nurse, Olamide Abiodun Thomas, on charges of cyberbullying Seyi Tinubu,...