The African Action Congress (AAC) party has called for the immediate release of 12 individuals detained by the Oyo State government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, for protesting against alleged land-grabbing activities in the state. In a press statement, AAC Oyo Chairman Kayode Babayomi condemned the arrests, describing them as punitive and unjust. Babayomi stated…
Omoyele Sowore, human rights advocate and leader of the #RevolutionNow Movement, has warned that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is unlawfully occupying his position and posing a serious threat to the Nigerian police force. In a recent social media post, Sowore accused Egbetokun of perpetrating significant human rights violations since his controversial appointment…
The Lagos State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, reportedly squandered ₦200 million to host a lavish end-of-year celebration for its members despite ongoing economic challenges facing residents of Lagos and Nigeria at large. Sources revealed to SaharaReporters that the event, which took place on Friday evening, featured musical performances and other entertainment….
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). This legal action stems from their alleged failure to cooperate with anti-corruption agencies to investigate claims that over ₦57 billion in public funds were misappropriated,…
Kemi Badenoch, the Nigerian-British leader of the UK’s opposition Conservative Party, has described Nigeria as a “very poor country” where corruption is widespread, even among the police. In an interview with The Free Press, Badenoch recounted negative experiences with Nigerian law enforcement, including an incident where officers allegedly stole her brother’s shoes and wristwatch. She…
A petition has been submitted by the Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), urging an investigation into allegations of financial misconduct involving the Lagos State House of Assembly. Central to the accusations is the claim that a gate constructed at the assembly complex cost an astronomical N17 billion, a…
A Chinese expatriate with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the company managing the electric rapid transit line in Lagos, has reportedly ordered a Nigerian soldier to assault two Nigerian workers. The incident, which occurred at the Abule Ado area of the Lagos Blue Line rail project on Friday, was allegedly triggered when the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has prohibited the use of firecrackers, commonly known as knockouts, during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Violators, including sellers and users of these items, will face arrest and prosecution. In a statement issued on Saturday, SP Josephine Adeh, the Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command,…
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), a socio-cultural group representing northern Nigeria, has expressed regret over the region’s decision to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. According to the AYCF President, Alhaji Shettima Yerima, the North feels let down by the current administration and is prepared to oppose Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 if…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has emphasized that Nigeria does not require mercenaries or foreign military bases to tackle insurgency. Instead, he called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to provide the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) with modern weapons and equipment to strengthen the fight against terrorism and criminal groups. Speaking during…