CSO Seeks Improved Resettlement, Reintegration Of Terrorism Survivors
The Taiye Olayemi Networks for Human Rights, Social Justice, Development and Empowerment (TONHR) has called for an improved resettlement process for terrorism victims. The civil society organisation argued that the current resettlement plan of the federal and state governments significantly lacks concrete rehabilitation plans and the reorientation necessary for communal living for beneficiaries. Expressing concern, […]
Breaking! Court orders forfeiture of N11.14b ‘Emefiele’ properties
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday granted the Federal Government an order of interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order sequel to a motion filed and argued by the counsel to the Economic […]
Customs nabs wildlife traffickers for ivory seized in Vietnam
In a landmark joint operation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), supported by the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), has arrested two major wildlife traffickers in Nigeria. These arrests are linked to the seizure of 1.58 tonnes of ivory at Lach Huyen International Port, Hai Phong, Vietnam on 27 March 2024. The NCS said its Special Wildlife […]
How Technocrats Can Survive Public Office Pressures, by Banire
A former Chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN) has shared tips on how technocrats in public service can survive the pressures of political appointments. Banire advised them to collaborate with the legal community, be above board and ensure that their dealings in office are ethical and transparent. He spoke […]
Breaking! Court Seizes $4.7m, N830m, Multibillion Naira Assets Linked To Emefiele
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and several properties linked to the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Thursday, May 23, 2024, following an ex-parte application by Economic and Financial […]
Lithium Mining: Be Mindful of Environment, Local Livelihoods, CAPPA Urges FG
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has cautioned the Nigerian government to approach its pursuit of industrial-scale lithium mining with a deep sense of environmental accountability and the protection of local livelihoods. The nonprofit organisation’s advice comes in the wake of the Nigerian government’s commissioning of its first and largest lithium processing plant […]
Witchcraft: Human rights groups seek pastor’s arrest
Human rights groups have urged the government to arrest Pastor Helen Ukpabio of the Liberty Gospel Church for alleged renewed witch-hunting activities in Cross River State of Nigeria. The groups –Basic Rights Counsel Initiative, Advocacy for Alleged Witches, and Safe Child Africa – said that Pastor Ukpabio’s witch-hunting activities had brought shame and embarrassment to […]
Advocates Expose Philip Morris Intl’s Expansion Of Cigarette Business
Tobacco control advocates have unmasked evidence that Philip Morris International (PMI) is still investing in and expanding its global cigarette business, despite claiming that it is building a “smoke-free future”. Advocates at United States-based not-for-profit, Corporate Accountability, disclosed this on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, during PMI’s annual shareholder meeting, where they confronted the company’s executives about continued investment in traditional cigarettes. […]
Naira Abuse: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest Explore Out-Of-Court Settlement
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity barman, AKA Cubana Chief Priest, are negotiating a deal to settle his naira abuse case out of court, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos heard on Thursday. Cubana Chief Priest is being prosecuted by the anti-graft agency for allegedly spraying and tampering with naira notes for two […]
Court Orders Arrest of Ex-NILDS DG
The Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja has ordered the arrest of a former Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Ladi Aisha Hamalai. Justice C. O. Oba made the order following Hamalai’s alleged repeated failure to appear in the alleged corruption case preferred against her by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […]
