4 h. ago Legal Scholar Warns Agbakoba Against ‘Legal Missteps’ In Akpabio

A prominent legal scholar, Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, has issued a stern warning to human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, over his public interventions in the ongoing sexual harassment controversy involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In an open letter dated April 30, 2025, Dr. Jaja […]

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5 h. ago Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention

Some human rights lawyers, under the aegis of Lawyers in Defence of Democracy, stormed major streets of Abuja to protest against ‘Emergency Rule’ in Rivers State. The legal portioners were spotted on Wednesday, calling on the United States and international community to pressure President Bola Tinubu over his decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara and […] The post Abuja Lawyers Protest Emergency Rule In Rivers, Seek Donald Trump’s Intervention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Justice And Fairness Under Threat? The Case of Aisha Achimugu And The Need For Due Process In Nigeria

  The recent arrest of Aisha Achimugu, a high-profile Nigerian business executive and socialite, has ignited vigorous debates across Nigeria and the global community about justice, the rule of law, and human rights protections. The circumstances surrounding her detention raise urgent questions about due process, governmental accountability, and Nigeria’s commitment to fair legal procedures—issues that […]

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25 h. ago Seyi Tinubu Dismisses NANS’ President Allegations, Says ‘Enough Is Enough’

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has firmly debunked allegations made by the newly elected President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, who accused him of leading thugs to disrupt the NANS inauguration in Abuja and threatening his life. Isah had alleged in a phone interview with an […]

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34 h. ago Fighting For Biafra Freedom Within My Right, Kanu Admits In Statement

The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has said that fighting for the emancipation of the South-East, South-South and parts of Benue and Kogi States was within his fundamental human rights. He said his action cannot be described as terrorism as alleged by the federal government. Kanu, in his […]

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3 d. ago Falana, Others Raise Alarm Over Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family

Human rights activists, including prominent figures such as Femi Falana, Lanre Arogundade, and Edetaen Ojo, have raised alarms over threats directed at the family of the late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi. Their concern stems from the construction of a four-storey hotel situated dangerously close to the boundary of the Fawehinmi residence in Ikeja GRA, […] The post Falana, Others Raise Alarm Over Threats To Gani Fawehinmi’s Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Odinkalu, Ojudu, 15 others accuse Tinubu of plans to create one

A group of seventeen influential Nigerians, including human rights activist Chidi Odinkalu, former presidential adviser Babafemi Ojudu, and lawyer Richard read more Odinkalu, Ojudu, 15 others accuse Tinubu of plans to create one-party state

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3 d. ago Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday rejected recent allegations from opposition figures and some human rights activists that the country is drifting toward a one-party state following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a detailed statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such […] The post Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The National Executive and Board of Trustees of the Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council of Nigeria (HOSTCON Youth Council) has commended the General Manager of Operations at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited Chief Godfrey Tare Pondi for his humanitarian endeavours. The National President of HOSTCON […] The post Hostcon Youth Council applauds Pondi for humanitarian gestures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Defections To APC: Stop Whining, Fix Your Parties, Presidency Hits Opposition

  The Presidency, on Sunday, lashed out at opposition parties over recent defections of key figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), telling them to “stop whining” but rather fix their internal problems. Reacting to claims by opposition elements and some human rights activists that democracy was under threat and that Nigeria drifting towards […]

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3 d. ago Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State

By PHILIP NWOSU In a major security breakthrough, troops of the 81 Division Nigerian Army, operating under the 35 Artillery Brigade, have arrested a man suspected of trafficking in human parts in Kulanla Odomoola, Ogun State. The suspect was reportedly rescued from an angry mob that had attempted to lynch him before troops intervened. Following […] The post Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Reading culture as a tool for engineering stability in Nigeria

Books have always been the magic portals to endless adventures in human society! From ancient tales to modern narratives, we read more Reading culture as a tool for engineering stability in Nigeria

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3 d. ago Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s Human Capital Devt

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to position human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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3 d. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago At  World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting, Shettima pushes for Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Agenda

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. read more At  World Bank/IMF Spring Meeting, Shettima pushes for Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Agenda

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: World Leaders, Thousands Bid Pope Francis Farewell

Over 250,000 mourners attended a ‘simplified’ funeral service for late Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, remembering the “people’s pope” for his humanity and humility. Francis has now been laid to rest at Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore as he had requested. Pope Francis was transferred from the Vatican to the Basilica di […]

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4 d. ago VP Shettima Rallies Global Support For Nigeria’s HCD 2.0 Strategy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger international collaboration to advance Nigeria’s Human Capital Development 2.0 (HCD 2.0) strategy. He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to positioning human potential at the heart of national development. Speaking virtually at a high-level roundtable on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank/IMF […]

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4 d. ago Activist Deji Adeyanju Blames VIP Policing, Corruption For Rising Insecurity

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has blamed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria on the mismanagement of Police resources and systemic corruption within the Force. Speaking during a press conference alongside other activists in Abuja on Friday, Adeyanju criticised the deployment of Police officers to protect the nation’s elite, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable to […]

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4 d. ago Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have uncovered human body parts concealed inside buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Kobape town and Abiola Way in Abeokuta. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made following the arrest of three suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi, Oladimeji Olaniran, and Isaiah Tijani. They were apprehended on […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Three Suspects, Recover Human Parts From Buildings Disguised As White Garment Churches appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Continental Hotel Celebrates Workers’ Day, Commits To Personnel Welfare

Continental Hotel’s emphasis on employee welfare and development has created a positive work environment, driving exceptional service and memorable experiences for guests. The cluster director, Human Resources, Continental Hotels, Niyi Agoro, who disclosed this as part of the company’s efforts to celebrate Workers’ Day, said its  commitment to employee welfare is a key factor in […]

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