Police Fire Teargas as Protesters March in Abuja

Police fired teargas at protesters during a June 12 demonstration in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, disrupting a march organised to draw attention to insecurity, governance concerns and the plight of abducted schoolchildren. The protesters had gathered at Berger Bus Stop and were marching towards the Federal Secretariat and Eagle Square, where they intended to present their […]

FOI Campaigner Aigbokhan To Lead National Disability Rights Moot As Presiding Judge

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Aigbokhan, a respected human rights lawyer, public interest advocate, and Freedom of Information (FOI) campaigner, has been named Presiding Judge for the semi-final stage of the Wahab Egbewole, SAN National Disability Moot Court Competition, which will be held at the University of Ilorin. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms […]

Senate Washes Hands Of Kyari Arrest Warrant, Rebukes Oshiomhole

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Senate has formally dissociated itself from the arrest warrant issued against former NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, declaring that the decision of its Committee on Public Accounts failed to follow due process and was inconsistent with the provisions of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act. It also rejected […]

Edo Govt Reopens Schools Closed Over Security Concerns In Edo North

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Government has announced the reopening of schools that were previously shut down due to security challenges in the Edo North senatorial district. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Enodolomwanyi Otamere, and made available to journalists in […]