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The International Press Centre has called for renewed commitment to strengthening press freedom in Nigeria, warning that persistent attacks on journalists continue to threaten democratic governance, public accountability and access to credible information. The call was made on Sunday as the organisation, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists Hub, joined the global observance of…
The Supreme Court has set aside the order made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja ordering the maintenance of status quo ante bellum in the leadership dispute in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) acted in derecognizing the David Mark-led leadership of the party. In a unanimous…
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Delivering the majority judgment on Thursday, Justice Stephen held that the national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, last year, was in defiance of an existing judgment of the…
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has discharged and acquitted the Benin City Manager of DHL, Mr. Nuhu Omokide, over his alleged involvement in a missing parcel bound for the United Kingdom. Delivering judgment, Justice E. G. Adekanmbi set aside the earlier ruling of Chief Magistrate Afe Osamudiamen, describing it as inconsistent…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on all tiers of government, electoral authorities, and political actors to take concrete steps to safeguard the country’s democracy, ensure credible elections, and address the worsening socio-economic and security crises confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued over the…
Renowned policy analyst, Dr Olusegun Adebola, Chairman of The International Watchers, alongside Dr Mike Uyi, President of Global Peace Movement International, a diaspora organisation with presence in 27 countries, have described the recent address delivered by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union as a timely intervention that projects Nigeria…
By Choice Ebuwa Some legal practitioners and human rights advocates in Edo State have asked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to take full responsibility for the death of a 52-year-old suspect, Titilayo Akindele, in court, accusing the agency of negligence. Reacting to the incident, Charles Igiebor, a legal practitioner and former Welfare Secretary…
A 52-year-old woman identified simply as Titilayo on Tuesday slumped and died a few minutes after she was arraigned at the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State. The deceased was said to have been arrested by the Edo State Task Force and handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. She was…
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of suspects linked to a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre, stating that those involved will be charged before the Family Court. Authorities say the suspects, whose identities are being withheld due to their status as minors, will face trial in line with juvenile justice…
The Benin Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested HRM, Michael Sado, the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. The traditional ruler was arrested alongside one Egr. Patrick Omkhagbo for alleged fraudulent activities. The arrest was a sequel to a petition to the Benin…