Wahab Aisha, who was kidnapped two weeks ago at Igbira Camp in Auchi, Edo State, has regained her freedom — but not without controversy surrounding the alleged refusal of Edo State authorities and the Nigerian police to support external rescue efforts. Aisha’s release was confirmed on Saturday by an activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who expressed both

The Coalition of Oworonshoki Demolition Victims has condemned the Lagos State government’s compensation exercise, calling it a “propaganda campaign” and “act of bribery” aimed at silencing genuine victims. In a statement signed by Comrade Olanrewaju Olusegun and Adewale Ogunnusi for the Coalition, the group explained that only 79 persons have been shortlisted for compensation out

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has dismissed the latest changes to the heads of the armed forces by President Bola Tinubu stating that Tinubu is not serious about changing the security situation in the country. Sowore noted that as much as Tinubu retained the “illegal Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun” the

Adelakun passed away on Friday at the age of 91, according to a statement by the Bishop of Oyo Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo. The Catholic Diocese of Oyo has announced the death of its Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev. Julius Adelakun. Adelakun passed away on Friday at the age of 91, according to a

The violent arrest and manhandling of human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday on the premises of the Kuje Magistrate court had been pre-planned between the Senior Magistrate and the police, SaharaReporters can report. The police officers indicted in the assault are those who handled the case including the lead counsel, Adama, CSP Ilyasu Barau