Author: Halimah Olamide

Halimah Olamide In 2024, it was a mixed experience for Nigerians in the struggle to uphold human rights amidst a complex political landscape. This report highlights ongoing challenges in the protection of fundamental rights for citizens, particularly in the areas of political expression, security, judicial independence, and the treatment of vulnerable groups in the year 2024. Dele Farotimi, a renowned Nigerian lawyer widely known for his vocal criticism of governmental policies, corruption, and human rights abuses in Nigeria was arrested in Lagos on the 3rd of December, on orders from senior lawyer, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN)and was whisked to Ekiti…

The Lagos State Domestic Violence Agency has swung into action following reports of a child molestation case by ex husband of popular Disk Jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola also known as DJ Kulet, Ohis Emmanuel. The agency disclosed this via its X handle on Tuesday.  “We appreciate everyone who brought the incident of child sexual abuse posted by @Olamide0fficial to our attention. “As the Statutory Agency in Lagos State dedicated to preventing and responding to domestic and sexual violence, we take this very seriously. “Violence in any form is unacceptable, and the Lagos State Government maintains a zero-tolerance stance against it. “As…

Ex-Husband of Popular Disk Jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola widely known as DJ Kulet, Ohis Emmanuel, has been exposed in a sex abuse scandal. The DJ in a now deleted post revealed that they are now divorced, attributing it to his constant infidelity and his paedophilic actions. NPO Reports that the duo had only been married for eight months in which out of six months he sexually abused a 13-year-old minor in their home. She further revealed that investigations revealed that he also molested his 20-year-old cousin which led to her contracting an infection alongside her friend. The post read; “I, DJ…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has issued fresh directives in addition to the Order on Performance Monitoring Framework for Electricity Distribution Companies. NPO reports that the new directive is effective from 23rd of December, 2024. The Order seeks to ensure compliance with the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). “These include accountability by the DisCos’ management, increased operational performance, improved energy delivery to customers, and customer satisfaction. “In addition to the performance obligations and customer service guidelines in the earlier Order to the DisCos, Addendum – 1 reviewed three of the KPIs as follows: “Penalty for default in energy offtake reviewed…

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent of Rajab 1446 AH, starting from Tuesday. The directive is contained in a statement released in Sokoto on Monday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Tuesday, Dec. 31st, corresponding to the 29th day of Jumada As-Sani 1446 AH, shall be the day to look out for the new crescent of Rajab 1446 AH.…

The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy to achieve its target of 3 million barrels per day (bpd) in crude oil production by 2025. Nigeria’s current output stands at approximately 1.8 million bpd, a significant increase from the 1.4 million bpd recorded in 2023. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, made this known during the launch of the second phase of Operation Delta Sanity II (OPDS II) in Port Harcourt on Monday. Lokpobiri noted that the initial phase of OPDS, launched on Jan. 10, had contributed to the improved production figures,…

The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a yet-to-be-identified assailants who on Monday attacked security operatives and unarmed civilians in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra. The command Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. Ikenga said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnaghe Itam, who visited the scene in Ihiala ordered an immediate manhunt of the assailants. He explained that the unfortunate attack was carried out around 11:20 a. m. as it resulted in the death of seven persons among which were two unarmed passers-by. According to…

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of 49, 700. 00 US dollars allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), moved an ex-parte motion to the effect. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) was the applicant, Ali was the sole respondent in the motion ex-parte…

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the change of name of the Edo State University, Uzairue to Edo University, Iyamho. This is contained in a  statement on Monday in Benin, by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Ikhilor. According to Ikhilor, the change of name takes immediate effect. The SSG noted that all documentations in respect of the Institution shall ,henceforth, reflect the change.

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), following the reopeningof the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, describing it as another remarkable achievement that has strengthened hope in his administration.  NPO reports that the Group Chief Executive Office, NNPC, Mele Kyari, disclosed the commencement of production during a tour at the facility on Monday. The Warri Refinery returned to operation weeks after NNPC Limited restarted the 60,000 Barrels per day at the Port Harcourt Refinery in November. With Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) going into operation after several years of inactivity, President Tinubu  expressed his…