Category: Metro

By: Mandy Park The Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice has declined to prosecute Chief (Mrs.) Dorcas Adeyinka and Mr. Suraju Ashimiyu over allegations linked to the death of Ms. Folunsho Olayinka, effectively bringing an end to a criminal case that had generated public attention for more than two years. The development was disclosed in a statement issued and made available to the media on Wednesday, 17th June in Lagos by Yakubu Eleto Chambers, legal representatives of the two individuals. According to the law firm, the Attorney-General’s decision followed…

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By: Mandy Park As Nigeria marks the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993, and 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule on Friday, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to treat the country’s worsening insecurity as a direct threat to democracy, the rule of law, and the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement to mark the day, the organisation warned that no democracy can flourish when citizens live under the constant threat of kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, communal violence, and other…

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Photo: CAPPA Boss, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi By Mandy Park As the world marks World Food Safety Day 2026 today, June 7, 2026, under the theme, “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere,” Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Nigerian government to adopt and implement stronger healthy food policies to protect citizens from the growing burden of diet-related diseases. The organisation noted that while food safety is often discussed in terms of contamination, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses, truly safe food must also protect…

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has petitioned the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), over what it described as deliberate attempts to frustrate the ongoing investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the killings of two Ajiran community indigenes, Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye. In a petition dated June 11, 2026, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, the rights group urged the Ministry of Justice to safeguard the integrity of the prosecution process and…

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Photo: Blessings CEO By Mandy Park Justice  Yellim Bogoro of a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi Lagos on Wednesday ordered the remand of social  media influencer and self acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, alias Blessing CEO in the custody of Nigeria Correctional Services, Ikoyi till next  legal year September 24, 2026 for the commencement of her trial. Blessing CEO who is facing separate criminal trials in three different courts, was arraigned  by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Bogoro on a 6-counts charge of obtaining…

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June 12 Protest: Falana, Civil Society Groups Mobilise Nigerians Against Insecurity, Hunger By: Mandy Park Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), popular musician and activist Falz, alongside several civil society organisations, labour groups, youth movements and community-based organisations, have declared June 12, 2026, as a day of nationwide protest against worsening insecurity, economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions across Nigeria. The coalition, in a statement issued on Wednesday and jointly signed by more than 16 activists and organisations, said the protest is aimed at drawing attention to what it…

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Photo: CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse and others at the briefing By: Mandy Park CHSR Raises Alarm Over Alleged Attempts to Frustrate Ajiran Double Murder Trial Demands Speedy Prosecution as Victims’ Families Renew Call for Justice The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed concern over what it described as growing attempts to frustrate the prosecution of suspects linked to the killings of two prominent sons of the Ajiran community in Lagos State, warning that the case has become a crucial test of Nigeria’s justice system and commitment…

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Photo: The Children Displaying Their JBS Certificate With Resident Pastor Innocent Joseph By: Daniel Kanu It was a memorable and inspiring celebration at Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), Olumo-Oreyo, Ikorodu, Lagos, as children took centre stage during the church’s Children’s Day celebration held alongside the Covenant Day of Recovery and Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, May 31. The special service, which coincided with the church’s worldwide Covenant Day of Recovery and Thanksgiving, provided an opportunity for the children to demonstrate their talents, leadership abilities, and spiritual growth by taking charge of…

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