Year: 2025

By: Mandy Park A UK-based philanthropist, Chief (Mrs) Dorcas Adeyinka, has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Police Force and others, including, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi over alleged abuse of her fundamental human rights. The case is being heard by Justice Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos State. The applicant alleges that the respondents, including ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, and others, violated her fundamental human rights, including: unlawful Arrest and Detention: The applicant claims she was unlawfully arrested and detained between July 29 and August 18,…

By: Mandy Park #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Movement, a civil society organization, has announced a mass protest on June 12 to express dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s policies, which they claim have led to widespread hunger and hardship in Nigeria. The group described the 2 years of Tinubu leadership as an unmitigated disaster, urging the masses to rise and resist the government. At a press conference to commemorate the two years of Tinubu’s government which they said has been marked by hunger, hardship, and pain, the group declared June 12 as a day…

PHOTO : Mrs Essienette receiving the Award from Prince Obinna Orji By: Mandy Park Mrs. Ugochi Bessie Essienette, Abia State Liaison Officer in Lagos, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to society with the prestigious Igbo Ndi Oma Africa TV Award. The award acknowledges her exceptional service, integrity, and professionalism in her role. Historically, the Igbo Ndi Oma TV Award is an honour bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, integrity, courage and professionalism in chosen career, advocacy or philanthropy. The Award was presented by Prince Obinna Orji,…

By: Daniel KanuEditor A recent study by the China Index has ranked Nigeria 4th among 101 countries where China has the most influence. The China Index is the first project to measure and visualize the PRC’s global influence. The 2024 edition covers 101 countries, including Nigeria, offering a nuanced view for academics, policymakers, journalists, and civil society. The research highlights China’s growing presence in Nigeria’s key sectors, including technology, law enforcement, economy, and foreign policy. The Index is published by the China in the World (CITW) network, an initiative of…

By: Mandy Park The Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions, CCISONFI, has emphasized the need for absolute vigilance in the financial sector to deal with disruptive cyber threats. The Chairman of CCISONFI, Mr Festus Amede stated this at its annual conference held in Uyo with the theme; “Cyber Resilience in a Disruptive World”. Amede, told the gathering of Chief Information Security Officers of Financial Institutions, government agencies, security agencies, cyber security organizations, cyber security software solution providers and related vendors that cyber disruption has become the…

By: Mandy park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has called on the Nigeria Police to remove the name of UK-based Nigerian philanthropist, Chief (Mrs) Dorcas Adeyinka, from the list of wanted persons. CHSR’s President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, made the appeal during a press conference in Lagos. Omotehinse disclosed that Adeyinka was detained for 21 days in 2024 over the death of Mrs Foluso Asimiyu, a woman she had helped. However, an autopsy revealed that Asimiyu died from complications related to tuberculosis. CHSR alleged that Adeyinka’s detention was…

By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised concerns over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Lagos State Government and the Belstar/ENKA consortium to rehabilitate and expand the state’s water infrastructure. CAPPA alleged that the process and outcome lack transparency. The service-oriented and need-meeting non-governmental organisation (NGO) noted that despite the government’s claims of a strategic move to improve water supply, scant information is available about the MoU, raising more questions than answers. CAPPA called for transparency, stating that the Lagos State government owes…