Supreme Court Chief Registrar Kabir Akanbi asked court reporters to write fair and balanced stories about judges across Nigeria. He wants journalists to protect the court system through careful research and honest reporting of legal activities. Akanbi spoke during a weekend meeting with the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents leaders at his Abuja office. Kayode Lawal from DAILY POST led the group that visited the court official for discussions. The chief registrar expressed worry about negative social media posts that hurt the judicial reputation.
Akanbi said most judges serve with honor and integrity despite public criticism about court decisions. He believes critics unfairly attack the entire court system because of...
Police Chief Kayode Egbetokun started a new school protection team for Benue State during Friday ceremonies at Makurdi. Assistant Inspector-General Zacharia Achinyan represented Egbetokun at the Safe School Initiative launch event. The police leader believes protecting students and teachers requires cooperation between schools and security forces. Educational facilities need constant security because they train future Nigerian leaders. Egbetokun wants all police commissioners to meet with community groups and develop safety plans.
Benue State faces serious threats from criminal gangs that target schools and young people. Commissioner Emenari Ifeanyi listed problems like cultism, robbery, kidnapping, and child trafficking across the...
American Veterans of Igbo Descent attacked National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for connecting IPOB to terrorist activities—the group called Ribadu's accusations false statements and dangerous hate speech against innocent people. Chief Dr Sylvester Onyia signed the statement that condemned the security chief's public comments. AVID believes Ribadu misused his government position to spread lies about the Indigenous People of Biafra. The veterans group said these actions interfere with court cases and legal processes.
Ribadu blamed IPOB for attacks on police stations and prison facilities across different parts of Nigeria. AVID responded that the security adviser has no right to discuss terrorism when his home region suffers from...
Senior lawyer Yemi Oke accused four police officers of stealing 151.5 million naira from a Nigerian man living abroad. The officers grabbed Segun Okubajo at his Lagos apartment without any criminal charges against him. Police broke into his home with guns and shut off all security cameras before dragging him away. They put chains on his legs and handcuffs on his arms during the trip to the Abuja police station. Okubajo's father hired Oke to fight for justice through legal complaints.
Officers wanted one billion naira from the family, but took 151.5 million naira after bargaining. Relatives borrowed cash from friends and business partners to pay the crooked police demands. The family joined savings groups and got loans to raise the huge...
Professor Pat Utomi revealed that former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua wanted him to become a government minister. The economist and political activist refused the job offer because he wanted to keep speaking freely. Yar'Adua served as Nigeria's leader from 2007 until he died in May 2010. Utomi recently started a shadow government to criticize President Bola Tinubu's policies. The professor believes African leaders often try to silence opposition voices through government appointments.
Yar'Adua spent two hours trying to convince Utomi to join his cabinet during their meeting. The late president invited Utomi to his villa residence on a Friday after work to continue their discussion. Utomi told Yar'Adua he would give honest advice...
Nigeria plans to deepen Lekki Deep Seaport through new dredging work that will cost 1.5 billion dollars. Port Authority Managing Director Abubakar Dantsoho announced that the water depth will grow from 16.5 meters to 17 meters. Officials want the final depth to reach 19 meters when all construction finishes. The deeper water allows bigger ships to dock and load cargo more easily. Dantsoho visited the port with other management staff to check progress on the project.
The port handles more cargo ships from neighboring countries that need access to the ocean trade routes. Larger vessels can dock at Lekki Port because of its deep water and modern equipment systems. Export businesses benefit from faster loading times and better access to...
People from the Obegu Awkunanaw community led protests against police harassment and arrests of their young men. Traditional ruler Igwe Mich Nnukwu blamed Private Estate International West Africa Limited for causing their troubles. The company used drones to survey the community land and claimed ownership of the entire area and its palace. Community members can no longer farm their fields because of constant intimidation from outside forces. Over five hundred local youth joined President General Mich Ognonna for peaceful demonstrations around their neighborhood.
Lagos police arrested one community member and flew him on a chartered flight for questioning about land disputes. The arrested man collapsed from assault and health problems...
Armed criminals killed two community guards during a Saturday night raid on Birchi village near Katsina State. The bandits attacked local people but faced strong resistance from vigilante members and residents. Several other defenders suffered wounds during the battle against the armed gang. Community members fought back hard against the criminals who tried to kidnap villagers. Security analyst Bakatsine shared news about the deadly attack on social media on Sunday.
Local vigilantes and residents refused to let the bandits take anyone from their community during the violent clash. The fierce resistance forced the armed attackers to run away without capturing any victims. Defenders paid a heavy price for protecting their neighbors from...
One person died and criminals burned several market shops during violent fighting between two village groups near Kano State. Young people from Faruruwa and Tarandai villages attacked each other on May 23, around 7:45 at night. The violence started during market day when many people came to buy and sell goods. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported the deadly clash through social media posts on Sunday. Fighting destroyed many small businesses that local traders used to earn money.
Sani Yunusa from Toho Diribo village visited his girlfriend who lives at Tarandai before the trouble began. The 28-year-old man walked back home after spending time with the woman he loved. Young men from a rival village waited for Yunusa and attacked him...
