Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has tasked the human rights community to mount pressure on Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ASWAP) fighters to drop their weapons and come to the negotiation table. However, the executive director, Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), Aisha Osori, said it is […]
Tag: Legal and Judicial Affairs
On October 20, 2020, Olalekan Falaye joined thousands of young Nigerians to peacefully protest against police brutality. From this action, Mr Falaye lost the ability to walk. Olalekan Falaye, 23, used to actively move around before soldiers shot at protesters at the Lekki tollgate, Lagos State, on October 20, 2020. Now, he cannot walk without […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the country would need a minimum amount of $2 billion annually for an initial period of three years to combat its security challenges. DHQ also said the proposed N100billion provision in the Armed Forces Support Trust Fund Bill would be inadequate to combat the protracted security challenges facing the […]
Hundreds of Burat residents in Isiolo are up in arms over the beaconing of a disputed piece of land by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) School of Infantry despite a pending matter in court. The over 20,000 affected residents moved to court in Meru following — following an eviction letter issued in August 2019 — […]
A group of Rastafarians has moved to court seeking to block the arrest and prosecution of its members over use of marijuana for religious purposes. The group under the Ras Tafari Society of Kenya (RSK) wants the High Court to suspend sections 3 (1)(2)(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. The Rastafarians […]
THE Mafwe and Mayeyi traditional authorities in the Zambezi region are refusing to recognise the legality of the border treaty of 2018 between Namibia and Botswana, saying their communities are living in constant fear as the neighbouring country increases military activity along the Chobe River. In recent weeks communities along the river have reported Botswana […]
Female legislators have twice attempted to amend the Sexual Offences Act (2006) to no avail. In 2016, Busia Woman Representative Florence Mutua introduced amendments among them prohibition of plea bargaining and expounding on forms of sexual harassment. The amendment bill had proposed that any person initiating or conniving to conceal a sexual offence should face […]
Miraa traders want the government to restore diplomatic ties with Somalia to secure the Sh16 million a day market. They also want authorities to avoid actions that will further jeopardise the already strained relationship between the two countries. Nyambene Miraa Traders Association chairman Kimathi Munjuri said a flights ban was ill advised and that Kenya […]
Court proceedings at the kick-off of Jacob Zuma’s corruption trial were swift and clinical on Monday, with a postponement to May 26. Ace Magashule, Carl Niehaus, Bongani Bongo, Tony Yengeni and former North West premier Supra Mahumapelo were among his VIP supporters who crunched into the courtroom ‘A’ gallery. The Pietermaritzburg high court heard on […]
That Judge President John Hlophe — who faces possible impeachment after a unanimous finding of gross misconduct by a judicial tribunal — has allocated to himself the Public Protector’s challenge to the constitutionality of an inquiry into her fitness to hold office, is evidence of Hlophe’s nonchalance in the face of a judicial crisis. Judge […]
The former army personnel is allegedly responsible for training and recruiting people into the Eastern Security Network, the militant arm of the outlawed pro-Biafra group, IPOB. The police have arrested a dismissed army lance corporal allegedly responsible for training and recruiting people into the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militant arm of the outlawed pro-Biafra […]
Police described reports of unrest in the two communities as “fake and a blatant lie.” The police in Osun have debunked social media claims of unrest in Ile-Ife/Modakeke communities in <a target=”_blank” href=”https://osun.gov.ng/”>Osun State</a>. Videos circulating on social media showed residents of the two communities running for safety in the early hours of Sunday. It […]
A legal practitioner has decried the unending judicial workers’ strike, saying it has hit law officials and other members of the society hard. David Ebosetale Aigbefoh Esq, who is the Vice Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada branch, therefore called for autonomy of the judiciary, when he spoke with journalists in Abuja on Sunday. He […]
The suspended Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has denied an online newspaper’s report that she frustrated NPA contractors and caused huge losses in the nation’s maritime sector. The report had alleged that Bala-Usman worked to frustrate the Integrated Logistics Services Limited (INTELS) and other contractors by revoking their contracts and frustrating their […]
The armed thugs were seen shooting sporadically into the air as they attacked security operatives and drove through Osogbo. Armed thugs loyal to self-styled Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, on Saturday assaulted officials believed to be from the State Security Service (SSS) on Saturday during the Yoruba Nation rally in Osogbo, Osun State. This newspaper obtained […]
Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the arrest of 11 suspects in connection with the spate of murders which unfolded in Khayelitsha over the weekend. According to SAPS, the Western Cape police’s integrated task team, which comprised Lockdown II forces, intelligence officials, organized crime detectives and a combat contingent, tracked and traced […]
Abuja — Taking a stand against corruption and in defense of the national interest is a tough and risky call. Patriotic technocrats and principled Nigerians who head critical public institutions and chose to uphold the tenets of transparency, accountability, while leading historic reforms to make a difference put their lives, families, and reputations at great […]
Uyo — Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has said that the conventional method still remains the best in tackling all forms of insecurity challenges. Emmanuel made the assertion weekend during series 8 of “Thegovernorspeaks” media and citizens interactive session while responding to a question on whether his administration has plans to set up […]