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By Halimah Olamide The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has said that its operatives have arrested some suspects who were planning an illicit drugs party in Osogbo, the Osun state capital. NDLEA, according to a statement made available to the NPO Reports by Femi Babafemi, Head of Media and Advocacy, the raid followed “credible intelligence” that some persons were going to hold a night party tagged “Unholy Alliance…for Stoners and Drunkards” where different types of illicit substances were going to be sold and consumed by patrons. He said just as the organisers began to gather at Berrymist Lounge located…
By Kamil Opeyemi Nigerian advocacy group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday advised the World Bank to investigate how loans to many Nigerian states are being spent by government officials. The group called on World Bank President Mr Ajay Banga to suspend any loans and funding if there is relevant admissible evidence of mismanagement or diversion of public funds by any of the states. SERAP said many of the country’s 36 states are allegedly mismanaging public funds which may include loans obtained from the Bank and its partners. It added that funds from from the Federal allocations…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday explained how a suspected cultist Seyi Oduyiga died in its custody. The police said Oduyiga, along with another suspect, Gbenga Adejoke, who were accused of being members of Buccanneers and Eiye Confraternity, had been arrested and were being tried by the police. Police spokesperson in the state, SP Omolola Odutola, said though, Oduyiga died in police cell in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, his death was not out of torture as being reported in some quarters. “Torture is strictly against our protocols and principles. Ogun police command is well-versed in the…
Sierra Leone has been placed under a nationwide curfew as armed men broke into a prison, setting inmates free. Detainees from Central Pademba Road prison in the capital city Freetown were released on Sunday morning, an official at the facility told BBC News. Earlier on, the gunmen had attacked a major military barracks in the city. Residents reported hearing gunshots at the barracks, which are close to the presidential residence. After the attack, the Ministry of Information declared an immediate curfew and “strongly” recommended people across the West African country stay indoors. President Julius Maada Bio said calm had been…
•By Halimah Olamide The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), in collaboration with the Women’s Optimum Development Foundation (WODEF), is set to host daily conversations to combat Gender-Based Violence. This was contained in a statement signed by the CEO, Motunrayo Alaka, stating that the event will go on daily for 16 days on X Space from Saturday 25th Novemever to 10th December, 2023 by 4pm. The event seeks to raise awareness, advocate for changed in legal frameworks, and improve the participation of the media to combat gender-based violence, which is in line with the 2023 theme of the United…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Saturday said the unity of the people of the country lies in their cultures and traditions. Senator Shettima made this known during the celebration of the 37th edition of the Akesan day held at the Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu-Remo,Ogun State, where he also said the Akesan day is a testimony to the potential that lies with the citizens of the country when they unite under the banner of their shared heritage. The Vice President, who also called on the people of the country to harness the past to show…
By Kamil Opeyemi The village of Mutumji, Sabongari Mahuta, Kwanar Dutsi and Unguwar Kawo communities of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been attacked by gunmen who abducted over 100 villagers over their failure to pay ‘harvesting’ fee. ‘Harvest’ fees are imposed on communities by bandits who take such payments to stop them from incessant attacks. Payments are also allegedly paid to the bandits at the beginning of planting season to allow farmers access their farms. This is coming a week after some villagers were abducted in Ruwandoruwa community of the same Local Government Area. NPO Reports gathered…
By Bukola Afeni A leading non-profit advocacy organisation, Connected Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kaduna North Federal Constituency over transparency and accountability issues. Chief Executive Officer of Connected Development, Mr. Hamzat Lawal, who signed the MOU with the member of the House of Representatives representing the federal constituency, Hon. Bello El-Rufai said the move involves monitoring constituency projects, conducting community engagements, and deploying project monitoring tools. According to Hamzat, the partnership will include sharing valuable information and field assessment reports with the Federal Legislator. “Today, we have signed a document compelling Connected Development and House of…
North-East Governors Forum says poor road network is fueling insecurity, stalling development and making life more difficult for the people in the region. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the ninth meeting of the forum and signed by the Chairman, Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, in Yola on Saturday. “More concerned that the federal roads within and between the states in the region have been neglected. “It thus, called on the Federal Ministry of Works to follow through with road contracts awarded in the region,” he stated. The forum noted that the security situation was…
The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Prof. Wahab Egbewole, has rejoiced with Malam Yusuf Ali, SAN, on his recent appointment as a Professor of Law Practice by the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State. Egbewole, in a statement signed by the Unilorin’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun, described the appointment as “well deserved”. He said the distinguished jurist eminently deserved the honour in view of his vast erudition and enormous contributions to the building and expansion of knowledge in the field of legal education. He described Ali as a longstanding friend of the Unilorin and also…