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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the Nigerian judiciary of aiding the unlawful detention of poor citizens by failing to enforce the mandatory monthly inspections of police stations and detention facilities prescribed by law. Speaking at the 1st NBA Western Zone Human Rights Summit in Ibadan on June 3, 2025, Falana said that despite the enactment of Section 34 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in 2015, Chief Magistrates and Judges have neglected their duty to carry out monthly inspections.According to Falana, the inaction of the judiciary has left the poor vulnerable to arbitrary arrests, torture, and…

Two high courts of the federal capital territory (FCT) have separately summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, deputy chief whip of the senate, over allegations of sexual harassment, defamation and the violation of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s fundamental rights. In suit no: FCT/HC/CV/754/2025, Abubakar Idris Kutigi, a judge of the federal high court in Abuja, granted leave to Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, to serve the writ of summons and other court processes on Akpabio in person and in his official capacity as senate president. Kutigi also ordered that Mfon Patrick, senior legislative aide to Akpabio, and the clerk…

The Ondo state election petition tribunal on Wednesday affirmed the victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16, 2024, governorship election. The tribunal dismissed petitions submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Action Alliance (AA) against Aiyedatiwa’s election, citing a lack of merit and insufficient evidence. Delivering the lead judgment, Benson Ogubu, one of the judges, said the allegations of academic certificate forgery, over-voting, and non-compliance with the Electoral Act were not substantiated by the petitioners. Ogbudu said the tribunal found the evidence presented by…

Daniel Dantshoho Abutu, former chief judge of the federal high court, is dead. Sulaiman Hassan, chief registrar of the federal high court, announced Abutu’s death in a statement issued on Wednesday. Abutu served as chief judge of the court from September 2009 to March 2011. Hassan described the late former chief judge as a jurist who served the court and the nation with “distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice”. “The federal high court regrets to announce the passing of our former chief judge, Hon. Justice D. D. Abutu, who served the court and the nation with distinction, integrity, and unwavering…

Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers, says he will not descend to the level of a child by trading insults with Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday, Amaechi stated that Wike was once his chief of staff and therefore ranks beneath him politically. “I was once his boss. Whether he likes it or not. I hired him. I could have said no,” Amaechi said. At his 60th birthday celebration last week, Amaechi had remarked that just like millions of Nigerians, he is “hungry”. Wike had dismissed Amaechi’s comments as a…

Umar Bago, governor of Niger, has cancelled all Eid-el-Kabir activities in the state to honour victims of the recent flood in Mokwa LGA. The flood, which occurred on the night of May 29, has killed over 200 people, affected 503 households and displaced 3,018 residents. Three bridges in the area were submerged and destroyed, posing a logistics nightmare for humanitarian workers. In a statement issued by Abubakar Usman, secretary to the Niger state government, Bago directed “low-key” Eid-el Kabir celebrations in emirates across the state. The Niger governor suspended hawan bariki, durbar and other sallah related activities. “Abubakar Usman emphasized that this…

The Lagos State Government has announced that anyone caught dumping refuse illegally or littering public spaces will pay a fine of ₦250,000 or spend up to three months in prison. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement on Tuesday at a media briefing, warning that “serial offenders will face even stiffer punishments.” The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources says Wahab’s message leaves no room for excuses, as he reads the riot act to residents who treat environmental laws as optional “We won’t drop the ball. “We would continue to ramp up…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Mayor Isaac Brown, the renowned On-Air Personality (OAP) and political analyst of Fresh FM Ibadan. He described him as an influential voice in journalism and media advocacy. In a message celebrating Mayor Isaac Brown’s special day, the Speaker praised his dedication to truth, professionalism, and public enlightenment, acknowledging his role in shaping discourse on governance and socio-political issues in Nigeria. “Happy Birthday, Mayor Isaac Brown! Wishing you more greatness, health, and continued success.” Hon. Ogundoyin commended his fearless approach to political…

In a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s fiscal framework, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, led a delegation on a working visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration between the FIRS and state legislatures to improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and align tax reforms with state-level fiscal policies. Discussions emphasized the need for a unified approach to tax administration to drive economic…

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at those calling for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party. This is as he declared that no one has the authority or the courage to remove him from the party he has served for years. Speaking on Monday during a media parley in Abuja, Wike said, “I am still in the PDP. I worked hard for the party. “I have not seen anybody who will have the guts to tell me, ‘Wike, you are not a member of the party.’ Who is that? What is his contribution to the party…