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Michael Olumide Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri convicted and sentenced one Abdulrahman Mallam to six months imprisonment. The convict was arraigned on Thursday by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one -count charge for the…

The family of Ariyo Victoria Olapeju, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who died following a controversial abortion in Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, is demanding justice, insisting that while her death cannot be undone, those responsible must be held accountable. In an exclusive interview on Frontline, a…

Chinedum Ukaegbu Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed deep concern over the indefinite suspension of Joy Ezeugwu, a student nurse at Ezzy College of Nursing, Enugu, following her viral video exposing deplorable conditions at Uwani Health Centre, Enugu. In her widely circulated video, Miss Ezeugwu highlighted severe deficiencies…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold fairness, legal clarity, and institutional neutrality in resolving political party disputes, stressing that transparent handling of such matters is crucial for safeguarding democratic integrity ahead of the 2027…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has condemned the recent killings in Agwan Rukuba community, Jos North LGA, describing the attack as “shocking and unacceptable,” and has called on security agencies to ensure swift justice for the victims while strengthening measures to prevent future violence.…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) delegation to take urgent action on escalating human rights abuses in Nigeria, highlighting systemic challenges and calling for stronger accountability measures during a high-level engagement in the nation’s capital. During the International…

Chinedum Ukaegbu In a bid to inspire and empower young minds, YALI Network Lagos successfully executed its Adopt-A-School Project (Eko Division) at Noble Vine College, Aguda, Surulere, delivering impactful educational and leadership sessions to students. The outreach programme, led by Team Lead, Leader Angel Ebiere Ingbaifegha, was designed to equip…

In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network, Cross River State, successfully carried out its impactful YALI4SCHOOLS outreach program in partnership with the Women Chemists Committee, Cross River State. The initiative, which took place in March at the University of Calabar International Demonstration School, Calabar,…

Stanley Ihedigbo Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently review the dismissal, prolonged detention, and ongoing prosecution of Inspector Adenusi Adebisi, describing the case as one marked by serious concerns over due process, fairness, and human rights violations. In a…

Stanley Ihedigbo Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned Hope Uzodinma over what it described as a disturbing pattern of land grabbing, unlawful demolitions, and abuse of power by government officials in Imo State. In a letter addressed to the governor, RULAAC’s Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, called…