Incarceration of Dele Farotimi Sparks Outrage Amidst Allegations of a Compromised Legal System Dr. Chidi Nwanyanwu, the Media and Communications Director of the Take It Back movement, has raised urgent concerns over Nigeria’s judicial integrity, describing the nation’s legal system as compromised and its citizens as “slaves in their own country.” His remarks were made…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reorganized the leadership of Nigeria’s 12 River Basin Development Authorities, under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, by appointing 72 new executives to steer the organizations. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the performance of these authorities and improving the livelihoods of Nigerians. According to a statement released by…
On Wednesday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, unveiling a comprehensive financial plan to drive economic recovery and sustainable growth. Themed “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the proposal underscores a commitment to economic stabilization, inclusive development, and infrastructure renewal. Here are the 10 major highlights from…
The introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in Nigeria promised to revolutionize elections and eliminate long-standing credibility issues. However, its implementation has faced significant challenges, contrasting sharply with the success seen in Ghana. Below, we examine seven core reasons why BVAS may struggle to deliver its full potential in Nigeria, as revealed through…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has debunked recent assertions suggesting it relied on a $1 billion loan from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address financial constraints. According to the refinery’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, such reports are gross misrepresentations of the facts. In a statement issued on…
A coalition of civil society organizations has petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), urging its President to take decisive action against certain legal professionals and judicial officers allegedly involved in the controversial arrest and prosecution of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. The coalition appealed to the NBA to pressure the Attorney General of the Federation,…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed skepticism about the impact of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on the lingering insecurity in Nigeria’s South-East. Speaking at a press briefing at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Soludo argued that the region’s security challenges are now…
In a bid to safeguard Nigeria’s vital road infrastructure, the Federal Government has announced plans to sanction vehicle owners whose actions lead to the destruction of public roads. This initiative comes as part of a broader effort to preserve the country’s transport networks, which are crucial for economic and social development. Bello Goronyo, Nigeria’s Minister…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has officially summoned the country’s top military chiefs to provide explanations over the detention of Bello Bodejo, President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore herders’ union. This decision came during a heated plenary session where lawmakers expressed concern about the alleged infringement of Bodejo’s fundamental rights. The House directed Chief…
In an unexpected twist, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has advised the Nigerian Police Force to stage a symbolic 24-hour boycott in response to allegations made by Kemi Badenoch, a Nigeria-born leader of the British Conservative Party. MURIC’s suggestion comes after Badenoch accused Nigerian police officers of theft during an interview with The Free Press….
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