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…

Dropping charge against minors: Falana urges Tinubu to also drop case against 101 protesters 

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN, to release minors arrested and facing prosecution over their alleged involvement in the…

*32,000 Lagos residents suffering from tuberculosis – Report (Vanguard)*It’s concerning Tinubu mentioned my name only, I’m not the problem – Fubara (Channels)

32,000 Lagos residents suffering from tuberculosis – Report (Vanguard) Lagos State has reported a significant rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with 32,000 patients recorded in 2024, up from 18,541 cases in 2023. This increase has prompted the wife of Lagos…

IGP meets with ‘Take It Back’ Movement leaders ahead of planned protests

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun held a virtual meeting on Tuesday with key members of the Take It Back Movement, including prominent lawyers Femi Falana (SAN) and Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN). The meeting, detailed in a statement by Force Public Relations…

*May Day: FG approves pay rise for workers as labour leaders lament hardship (Vanguard)*Pregnant woman, 8 others injured in Lagos gas explosion (NewTelegraph)

May Day: FG approves pay rise for workers as labour leaders lament hardship (Vanguard) The Federal Government yesterday approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary for civil servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. It also…

*NLC Protest: Police warn against economic disturbance in Lagos (Channels)*Rights Enforcement: Court dismisses Blessing Okoro’s suit against Police (Vanguard)

NLC Protest: Police warn against economic disturbance in Lagos (Channels) The police authorities in Lagos State have warned residents of the state against grounding economic activities ahead of the planned protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). NLC had on…

Late Dowen College pupil, Sylvester Oromoni finally buried

A 12-year-old pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, who died on November 30, 2021, has been laid to rest. Oromoni was laid to rest on Saturday at the family’s compound at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government…

Why you can’t go on your planned strike, FG tells NLC, TUC

The Federal Government yesterday asked the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and its Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterpart, to shelve their planned nationwide indefinite strike from October 3, saying going ahead with the proposed industrial action will amount to…

MohBad: Celebrities, youths, fans storm Lagos, Osun, Delta as protests enter Day 2

As controversy continues to trail the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, protesting fans in Lagos, Osun and Delta states took to the streets, yesterday, to demand justice. On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters rallied in Abeokuta, Ogun…

*Penis chopped off in botched circumcision (Vanguard)*Tribunal: Atiku files appeal at Supreme Court, seeks nullification of judgment (Channels)

Penis chopped off in botched circumcision (Vanguard) A 22-year-old man had his penis chopped off in a botched circumcision at age 10. He has had a compensation award of £500,000 reduced to just £20,000 after the Malay government appealed against…

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