People&Politics

Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, still stands on the allegations he made against legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, in his controversial book 'Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’. Part of the allegations dwell on some illegal involvements in the processes and workings of the Bench. Farotimi claimed that he has never lied against anybody in his life, noting that "if I don't know, I will say 'I don't know'." He was fielding questions from journalists after regaining his freedom from the Ekiti State Correctional Centre, upon fulfilling his bail conditions. His words: “It is not ever an easy journey…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan Outer City zone of Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, have expressed grief and sadness over the "high number of deaths" recorded in the stampede which happened in Ibadan at a Christmas funfair organised by some individuals last week, even as they called on relevant authorities to guide against any future recurrence. At least 40 persons were reportedly killed in the melee. The stakeholders, drawn from Akinyele, Egbeda, Ido, Lagelu, Oluyole and Ona-Ara Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, held their quarterly meeting at APC's New Ife Road Secretariat…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state has signed the state's N971 billion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, vowing that his administration would diligently implement the budget to achieve the target of exponential economic growth and inclusive prosperity for everyone. The budget comprises N837.9 billion, representing 86% of the total figure, for Capital Expenditure, and a Recurrent Expenditure component of N133.1 billion, or only 14 per cent of the budget. Education gulped N320.6 billion, representing over 33 per cent, the largest share of the total budget, for the second consecutive year. Appending his signature to the document…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu There was rejoicing in Enugu state, South-East Nigeria, as traders in the popular Ogige Market and the Nsukka business community clapped, hugged, patted one another on the back when the state Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, completed the vital Nsukka bus terminal station on time. The station, one of the landmark projects initiated and executed by the State Government, is set to give massive boost to business activities in Nsukka area. This was even as the President of Nsukka Zonal Amalgamated Traders Association (NZATA), Dr. Ezema Dominic, described the governor as a gift to the people of…

By Tyav Sam Tyav, Makurdi Police in Benue state, North Central Nigeria, have assured residents and visitors to the state of their commitment to safety of lives and property during and after the Yuletide. State Commissioner of Police (CP), Steve Yabanet, gave the assurance in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the State Command, Sewuese Catherine Anene. The CP took the position while briefing senior officers of the command in his office, where he also ordered all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to ensure that their areas of responsibility are properly secured.…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Prominent Nigerian human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has unveiled two special international reports on rights abuses and violations in Eastern Nigeria, accusing the military and other security forces of culpability. The two reports titled 'Nigeria: Ocean of innocent blood flowing in the East' and 'Human rights made in Nigeria', were unveiled during a media briefing organized by Intersociety in Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Board Chairman, Intersociety, Emeka Umeagbalasi, who unfurled the reports, revealed the process leading up to production of the documents, describing it as credible and empirical. According…