GTBank Vs 4 Journalists: How Police Made Us Write Statements Involuntarily – Defendants Tell Court
Four journalists standing trial before the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, in the alleged cyberstalking and defamation case filed by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), holding company of GTBank, have narrated how they were coerced by the police to write statements…
Monarch in Court Over N75m Land Scam, Assault on Police Officer
The Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Olukayode, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Owode-Egba for allegedly defrauding Michael Adeyemi of N75 million and assaulting a police officer. According to the police prosecutor, Inspector Fatai Moronkole, Oba Olukayode collected…
CPJ Demands Release Of Four Incarcerated Journalists Over GTBank Fraud Report
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has strongly condemned the ongoing detention of four Nigerian journalists facing cyber stalking allegations. Olurotimi Olawale, editor of National Monitor, and Precious Chukwunonso, publisher of a private news platform, were arrested on September 20….
EFCC Under Fire: CODER Carpets Governors Over Suit, DecriesAgbakoba’s Controversial Stance
A recent lawsuit filed by 16 governors seeking to declare the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) illegal has sparked widespread outrage and concern among Nigerians. High Chief Peter Ameh Ojonugwa, the Chairman of For Democratic Accountability and Electoral Reforms…
Court Adjourns Premiere Academy Suit Against Activist Seeking Justice for Late 14-Year-Old
In a recent development, an Abuja High Court sitting in Kwali has adjourned the suit filed by Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, against Child Rights Advocate and media personality, Dr. Lemmy Ughegbe. The suit, which seeks to stop Dr. Ughegbe from…
Rights Group Jubilates over Court Ruling Against Disruption of Security Efforts in Northern Nigeria
The Northern Committee for Defence of Human Right (NCDHR) has expressed its unreserved support and appreciation for the recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which categorically dismissed the suit seeking to compel the Federal Government to investigate…
Yahaya Bello Finally Honours EFCC Invitation Over N80 Billion Money Laundering Allegations
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has finally honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of evading arrest. Bello’s media office announced the development on Wednesday, stating that the decision came after consultations with…
Access Bank Dragged to Court Over Refusal to Refund N14.3 Million
Satek Nigeria Limited, a Nigerian company, has filed a lawsuit against Access Bank Plc at the Lagos High Court, alleging that the bank refused to refund N14.3 million ($33,000 USD) after a contract failed. According to court documents, Satek Nigeria…
Nigerian Man Freed from Indonesian Death Row After Years in Prison
In a remarkable turn of events, Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian national who had been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia, has been freed after several years of incarceration. This significant development marks a victory for justice and the…
Ododo’s Supreme Court Victory: Minister Of Steel Development Lauds Judgment, Calls For Unity In Kogi State
Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has congratulated the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo, on his victory at the Supreme Court. The court’s landmark judgment, delivered on Friday, August 23, in Abuja, affirmed…
Amosun’s Costly Mistake: Nigeria and the Rest of Us
In the news recently is the embarrassing seizure of 3 of our Presidential Jets in France. Typical of us, assumptions have taken over the tales in public places, bar parlours are agog with different versions. Many believe it is a…
