Amnesty demands justice for man who died in Imo police custody
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Imo State Government and police authorities to implement a coroner’s recommendations into the death of 32-year-old Japheth Njoku in police custody at Tiger Base, Owerri, and ensure accountability for those found responsible. The organisation made the call in a statement posted on its X platform on Sunday, following […]
Reps seek legal aid for Nigerians in foreign prisons
The House of Representatives on Thursday, urged the Federal government ascertain the condition of Nigerians in foreign prisons, and offer them legal assistance.
We warned about Apapa gridlock 18 years ago — Ports Council
Chairman of the Port Consultative Council of Nigeria, PCCN, Otunba Kunle Folarin, has said that the Council warned the Federal Government about the Apapa gridlock more than 18 years ago, but that the government’s refusal to heed the warning resulted in what is currently being experienced.
Corpse in Palace: Iwhreko sends SOS to Okowa over monarch’s ultimatum
The people of Iwhreko community in Ughelli have called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to come to their rescue as their lives were in danger from arrest threat issued by their monarch and unprovoked violent attacks by Ekiugbo people.
Two men face trial for N28m bus theft
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday granted two men bail of N500,000 each in a case of theft of a Toyota Hummer worth N28 million. The defendants, Emmanuel Damson, 26; and Isiah Ibrahim, 33, of Idioro area, Mushin, Lagos, are facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and neglect. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty […]
Traditional bone setter docked for allegedly burying patient’s corpse
A 58-year-old traditional bone setter, Olayinka Adesoji, on Thursday appeared before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, for allegedly burying the corpse of his patient. The police charged Adesoji, who lives in Agbongbon area, Iyana Olunloyo, Ibadan, with one count of manhandling a corpse. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Opeyemi Olagunju, said Adesoji, on June […]
