Category: Corruption
Sowore Calls on Nigerians to Join #30DayRantChallenge Amid Rising Anger and Frustration Under Tinubu Government
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to participate in the #30DayRantChallenge, a social media initiative aimed at voicing discontent over the growing hardship and impunity under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The challenge comes as citizens across the country express mounting frustration over issues such as hunger, insecurity, economic instability, and…
Court Adjourns Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele’s Procurement Fraud Trial to June 3
An Abuja High Court has adjourned the ongoing procurement fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele to June 3, 2025. Justice Hamza Muazu, presiding over the case, also rejected additional evidence presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), citing violations of Emefiele’s right to a fair trial. The…
Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Trans-Niger Pipeline Explosion in Rivers State
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with the explosion that rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in the Bodo community of Rivers State. The explosion, which occurred on Monday night and caused significant damage to the surrounding mangrove, has since been contained, according to authorities. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Iroko confirmed the…
Court Mandates Arraignment of Otudeko, Others in Alleged ₦12.3 Billion Fraud Case
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the arraignment of Oba Otudeko, former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, and Bisi Onasanya, the bank’s former Managing Director, over an alleged ₦12.3 billion fraud. The ruling, delivered by Justice Aneke on Monday, emphasized that the defendants must be formally arraigned before any preliminary objections…
Father of NYSC Member Who Slammed Tinubu Died Protesting Demolition of His Palm Plantation
The father of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who recently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, died after participating in a protest against the demolition of his palm plantation for the Obudu International Airport project. Journalist and human rights activist Agba Jalingo revealed this in a Facebook post, shedding light on…
Lagos NYSC Local Government Inspector Absconds After Summoning Corps Member for Criticizing Tinubu
A Local Government Inspector (LGI) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos has gone into hiding after summoning a corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, over her viral social media post criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The situation unfolded following the intervention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and a team of lawyers, who…
Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims, Kill Notorious Kingpin and Six Others in Abia, Nasarawa
Police operatives in Abia and Nasarawa states have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims and neutralized seven criminals, including a notorious kidnapping kingpin known as ‘Honor,’ during separate operations. The operations, which also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, underscore the ongoing efforts of security forces to combat kidnapping and violent crimes in Nigeria….
NYSC Threatens Corps Member Over Viral Video Criticizing Tinubu’s Government
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Lagos State has raised alarm over alleged threats from the NYSC board after she criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in a viral TikTok video. The young lady, who uses the handle @talktoraye, expressed her frustrations about the rising cost of goods and economic hardship in…
SERAP Sues Akpabio Over ‘Unlawful Suspension’ of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the action as a violation of her fundamental human rights. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to reverse the suspension and restore Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legislative rights, entitlements,…
Police Arrest 74-Year-Old Man for Alleged Defilement of 13-Year-Old Girl in Lagos
A 74-year-old man, Aderinsola Addiths, has been arrested by the police in Lagos State for the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in the Iju area. The incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, was reported to the Iju Division on March 13, prompting swift action by law enforcement authorities. Details of the Incident According…