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Chidi Odinkalu: Detention of prominent figures reveals the fleeting nature of political authority
Prof. Chidi Odinkalu suggests that the recent detention of three high-profile political figures highlights the transient nature of power and the dangers of backing selective injustice.
Amnesty International Urges DSS to Free Journalist Zainab Sodiq
Amnesty International calls for the immediate release of journalist Zainab Sodiq, arguing that her arrest by the DSS for alleged drone regulation violations is a pretext to suppress press freedom in Nigeria.
Calabar Federal Court orders N100m payout by Police for fatal incident involving 22-year-old
A Federal High Court in Calabar has ordered the Nigeria Police and four other respondents to pay N100 million in damages for the death of 22-year-old Onyekachi Mba.
Atiku Abubakar’s Spokesperson Urges President Tinubu to Free Nasir El-Rufai
Paul Ibe, an aide to Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Tinubu to immediately release former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai after 144 days of detention, citing the need for fairness and respect for human rights.
ICC Reports Progress in Investigation of RSF War Crimes in Sudan
A senior ICC official confirms the discovery of concrete evidence linking Rapid Support Forces leadership to war crimes in Sudan's Darfur region.
Atiku Abubakar Issues Warning to Tinubu Regarding Safety of Obi and El-Rufai
Atiku Abubakar has cautioned the Tinubu administration to prioritize national security and human rights, insisting that Peter Obi must be kept safe and Nasir El-Rufai should be released.
Asiya El-Rufai Urges President Tinubu to Ensure Fair Trial for Husband
Asiya El-Rufai is calling on President Tinubu to guarantee that her husband, the former Kaduna State governor, receives a fair trial and medical access, while clarifying that the family does not seek to end the legal proceedings.
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed labels Nasir El-Rufai a political prisoner
Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has declared Nasir El-Rufai a political prisoner, arguing that the former governor's ongoing detention without trial undermines the rule of law.
Lawyer Claims Professor Aghaji’s Arrest Highlights Political Bias in Nnamdi Kanu Case
Barrister Christopher Chidera asserts that the arrest of Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, who challenged official medical reports on Nnamdi Kanu, exposes the political nature of the IPOB leader's ongoing detention.
Nigeria Demands Justice Following Murders of Nationals in South Africa
The Nigerian government has demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate and prosecute the officers and criminals responsible for the recent murders of several Nigerian nationals.