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Dele Files Suit at Lagos Court Challenging His Abduction Over Alleged Defamation of Afe Babalola
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court contesting his abduction and detention by...
Disney Unveils ‘Snow White’ Movie Trailer
Disney has released the highly anticipated trailer for its live-action remake of Snow White, revealing Rachel Zegler as the iconic princess, the seven...
Dele Farotimi Sent to Remand By Ekiti Court After Abduction by Police
Human rights lawyer and social critic Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison custody following his arrest and subsequent prosecution by the Nigerian...
Despite Promises, Civil Servants and NYSC Members Yet to Receive N70,000 Minimum Wage
Many civil servants, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and interns have not received the promised N70,000 minimum wage despite repeated assurances. This...
EFCC Names Emefiele, Associates as Owners of Forfieted 753-Duplex Estate
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has linked the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to the...
South Koreans Demand President’s Resignation for Martial Law Declaration
South Koreans march in mass to protest at the presidential palace, demanding the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol. On Tuesday, the president...
How Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill Could Stifle the Rich and Strain the Poor
The Nigerian Government’s proposed tax reform bill, led by President Bola Tinubu, has sparked intense debate, especially in the North. Prominent figures such...
Following Alarm Over Illegal Arrest Plot, Unknown Men Abduct Dele Farotimi
Dele Farotimi, a prominent Lagos-based lawyer, has been arrested by unknown characters, his assistant Feyisayo Olatunde told West Africa Weekly on Tuesday. According...
Tyla, Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr Make RollingStone’s Best Album Of The Year List
Four African artists – Tyla, Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr, have secured spots on Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of 2024 list, showcasing...
Prominent Lawyer Dele Farotimi Raises Alarm Over Police Plot To Abduct Him
Dele Farotimi, a prominent Lagos-based lawyer, human rights activist and author of the book ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’, has raised concerns...
Tax Reform: Consider National Impact and Regional Sustainability – Obi
Former governor of Anambra State and the Labour Party Presidential candidate Peter Obi, has called for a transparent and inclusive approach to tax...
Pastef’s Ndiaye, 41, Elected as President of Senegal’s National Assembly
Malick Ndiaye of Pastef-Les Patriotes has been elected the President of the Senegal National Assembly on Monday. Ndiaye’s victory cemented his status as...