Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has declared that Nigeria’s democracy is hollow at the state level, accusing governors of running their states like private estates with little or no accountability. In an Independence Day statement, Adeyanju said while Abuja may showcase some democratic structures, governance at the subnational levels is “almost non-existent,” as governors continue […]

Human rights lawyer, Tope Temokun, has accused the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, of launching a smear campaign against one of its own officers, Ekujumi Julius, after he openly demanded that operatives of the outfit be issued proper appointment letters and guaranteed better welfare. Temokun, who represents a group of

As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 inmates serving various sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife. The governor said the gesture, which he described as an act of compassion and renewal, was carried out under the powers vested in

The Lagos State Government has faulted the comments made by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over the enforcement of Physical Planning Laws at the Trade Fair Complex, describing his intervention as misleading and based on misinformation. Obi had visited the complex, where buildings had recently been demolished, commending traders for their “restraint” and

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the rising cost of living and insecurity in the country, stressing the need for collective action to secure communities. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh said, “Economic reforms, while necessary, have brought temporary hardship for millions. The

The Osun State Chapter of the African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned what it described as the “wanton and inhumane killing” of civilians by operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Akinlalu, Ife North Local Government Area. The party, in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Akinlade Semiu Babatunde, on Tuesday, said the September

The Dokpesi Family has issued a stern warning to the public against buying properties or assets allegedly being sold by individuals claiming to have the authority of the family. The warning comes after reports emerged of people selling off prized assets belonging to the late media mogul, High Chief Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi, two years

The Workers and Youth Solidarity Network (WYSN) has described Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary as a “day of shame” rather than a celebration. The group blasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast as “a renewed hoax” that ignores the realities of poverty, insecurity, and decay confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement signed by its

A Nigerian organisation representing the Ijaw people, the predominant ethnic group in the oil-rich Niger Delta, has petitioned South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for the immediate release of jailed militant leader Henry Okah. Okah, 60, is serving a 24-year prison sentence for his role in two car bombings in Nigeria in 2010, attacks claimed

Literary critic and activist Ikhide Ikheloa, popularly known as Pa Ikhide, has accused the Yoruba Intellectual class in the June 12 struggle of being dishonest to their counterparts from other parts of the country. The US-based retired public administrator made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. The acclaimed writer explained