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Criminal negligence, poverty behind deadly stampedes, claiming 105 lives in Nigeria – Falana

Criminal negligence, poverty behind deadly stampedes, claiming 105 lives in Nigeria – Falana

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has decried the loss of over 105 lives in stampedes during food and cash distribution events in Nigeria, attributing the tragedies to “poverty-induced neoliberal economic policies” and “criminal negligence.” In a statement released on Sunday, Falana, who chairs the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), detailed the incidents […]

JAPA phenomenon exposing increase in paternity fraud — Investigation

JAPA phenomenon exposing increase in paternity fraud — Investigation

In a recently released comprehensive report shared by Smart DNA, a Lagos-based DNA testing centre covering trends in Nigeria from July 2023 to June 2024, it has been revealed that there is a significant increase in DNA tests for immigration purposes, closely aligning with the ongoing “Japa” phenomenon, as more Nigerians seek opportunities abroad.