Sowore Released On Bail, Wasn’t Tortured In Custody – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the recent arrest of human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was based on credible and corroborated allegations including forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences currently under active investigation. The Force also dismissed widespread claims that Sowore was tortured while in custody. In a detailed statement issued over the…

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Sowore To Sue Nigeria Police Over Recent Detention, Alleged Inhuman Treatment

Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has resolved to sue the Nigeria Police Force over what his legal team termed “inhumane treatment” during his recent detention. In a Saturday statement, his lawyer, Tope Temokun, alleged that police officers fractured Sowore’s arm during a violent attempt to forcibly transfer him from one cell…

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Amaechi Gives Condition To Support ADC Presidential Candidate

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has given a condition to support whoever emerges as the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate. Amaechi vowed to support ADC’s presidential candidate if he emerges from a free and fair primary election. Speaking during an X Space tagged ‘Weekend Politics’, Amaechi said he would support whoever emerges ADC…

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Badeggi FM Challenges Niger Governor’s Closure Order

Niger State-based radio station, Badeggi FM, has rejected Governor Umar Bago’s directive to shut down its operations, demanding “concrete evidence” of any wrongdoing and questioning the legality of the move. The General Manager of Badeggi FM, Aisha Shuaibu, on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme said that the allegations of inciting public unrest and promoting…

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Lagos Communities Flooded, Vehicles Submerged After Marathon Rainfall

Some communities in Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital, were flooded on Monday after marathon rainfall that started Sunday night and thundered on, uninterrupted till Monday evening. Viral videos showed submerged houses and vehicles in Ijede in the Ikorodu area of the state. Coastal and flood-prone areas like Lekki, parts of Eti-Osa, Ajegunle, Agege, Surulere, and…

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Obi Wants To Serve, Not Desperate Like Some Politicians — Chimamanda

Celebrated author, Chimamanda Adichie, says her unwavering support for presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, stems from her belief in his “selfless leadership” and “commitment” to Nigeria. Distinguishing Obi from many of his political peers, Adichie, in an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, described him as a man who is not driven by ego or…

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Tinubu’s Harsh Economic Policies Have Wiped Out The Middle Class — Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, stating that the administration’s “harsh neoliberal policies” have decimated Nigeria’s middle class and worsened living conditions for millions of citizens. Falana noted that despite the President recently acknowledging the economic hardship faced by citizens, his policies have further deepened poverty. “I have seen…

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Olubadan: Ladoja Awaits Makinde’s Nod After Council Nomination

Former Oyo State governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Monday, emerged as the Olubadan-designate, following a unanimous nomination by the Olubadan-in-Council. The endorsement, which was held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, marked a significant step in the traditional succession process. The formal confirmation of his…

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