Abduljelil Issa 
Former presidential spokesman Laolu Akande has expressed concerns over the reputation of legal icon Aare Afe Babalola in his alleged defamation case against lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. “I am really concerned for Afe’s reputation indeed because the whole world is watching and what the police are doing in the name of Afe Babalola,” Akande … Read more
A Nigerian-themed book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System” by Dele Farotimi, has surged to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list in the global politics category. The book’s popularity soared following the author’s arrest on the orders of lawyer and businessman, Afe Babalola SAN The demand for Farotimi’s book on global platforms like Amazon mirrored … Read more
The Senate on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, stressing that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio made this known during plenary on Thursday. He emphasizes that the upper chamber remains focused on its mandate to represent Nigerians’ interests and will … Read more
Hon. Bello El-Rufai, Representative of Kaduna North Federal constituency in the house of Rep. has debunked rumours that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided his Kaduna residence. The federal lawmaker, who is the eldest son of former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday. There have been reports … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s recent statement during his visit to France capsulize the challenges facing Nigeria’s economic transformation. Declaring that “Nigeria must work,” Tinubu underscored the urgency of moving beyond decades of dependency and resource underutilisation. His remarks, far from rhetorical, where a direct challenge to Nigeria’s states to reconsider their economic strategies and embrace self-reliance. … Read more
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has issued a warning to Nigerians and leaders to exercise caution in their opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. Idris stated that the president is committed to accountability on tax bills and will always act in the best interest of Nigerians. The minister … Read more
The Senate on Wednesday asked it’s committee on finance to put on hold the public hearing and other related issues on the Tax Reform Bills until all controversies surrounding the bills are resolved. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau who disclosed while addressing the Senate in plenary said Senate has also proposed … Read more
Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has been arraigned before the Ekiti State Magistrate Court. Farotimi, who was arrested on Tuesday in his chamber at Lagos state by operatives of the Ekiti State police command, leading to far-flung controversy and questioning over the circumstances surrounding his arrest. Farotimi was brought before the court at … Read more
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the arrest of lawyer Dele Farotimi over allegations of libel and the reported invasion of his law firm by law enforcement. In a statement, the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, described the actions as a “worrisome breach of the rule of law” and an insult to … Read more
The Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The law is an inclusive plan aimed at addressing challenges in the energy sector and is expected to lay the foundation for economic and industrial growth in Lagos. The governor signed the bill on Tuesday at the Lagos House, Ikeja. … Read more
