EFCC’s ‘Wanted’ Declaration on Emefiele’s Wife Nullified by Court

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the EFCC’s declaration of Margaret Emefiele, wife of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, as a “wanted person” is illegal. Mrs. Emefiele challenged the EFCC and its chairman for listing her as wanted and displaying her photo on its website without a valid court order.... Read More

Lagos Hotel Raid: EFCC Boss Responds with Arrest Orders for Involved Officers

In a decisive move, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the arrest of two officers implicated in the alleged manhandling of a female staff member at the Regional Hotel in Ojo, Lagos. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, was captured in a viral... Read More

Finally, Nigeria Named a Chronic Violator of Workers’ Rights by Global Organization

Nigeria Named a Chronic Violator of Workers’ Rights by Global Organization The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released its 2024 Global Rights Index, identifying Nigeria as a chronic violator of workers’ rights. This report, which includes input from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), places Nigeria among other... Read More

MKO Abiola’s Son Debunks Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Father’s Death

Abdulmumuni Abiola: A Better Way to Immortalize My Father is to Alleviate Poverty Tell us about your mum. Who was she, and how do you describe her legacy?Alhaja Kudirat Abiola was a humble lady, born in Zaria. She had four siblings (two older brothers and two younger sisters). After she graduated from high school,... Read More

Tinubu Under Legal Fire for Not Disclosing Loans Taken by Former Presidents

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s government for not disclosing spending details of loans obtained by former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari. The suit names the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and... Read More