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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Alleged plans to release Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James popularly known as Baba Ijesha have drawn the wrath of Nigerians. African Examiner gathered that  the 48-year-old actor was apprehended for allegedly defiling a minor. Since the news surfaced online, several Yoruba entertainers have expressed conflicting views on the matter. While some appeared sympathetic to Baba Ijesha’s plight, others are drumming support in the fight for justice for the defiled minor. Iyabo ...

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Daily Post Nigeria Published On Thursday, Buhari condemned the killing of scores of civilians by gunmen in Zamfara. The state is one of the most hit in recent years. Countless abduction and murder have also been recorded in Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, among others. Yet, the bandits continue to wreak havoc. In his reaction, the President, expected to reiterate his order for a major crackdown, seemed to threaten the outlaws. “These criminals should stop pushing their luck too far by believing that t...

Peoples Gazette And The Serial Attack On Press Freedom In Nigeria By Festus Ogun In every civilized and democratic society, the government is not empowered to take law into its hands by resorting to executive lawlessness in driving home their grievances. by Festus Ogun Feb 02, 2021 “When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered” – Christopher Dodd Last week, access to t...

THISDAYLIVE Share Vacation Order to Herdsmen: How Legal, How Constitutional? It is no longer in doubt, that the nation is at war on several fronts. While that battle to reclaim the North Eastern part of Nigeria rages, bandits and kidnappers are perceptibly having a field day in the North Central and most other parts of Nigeria, including the Middle Belt. The South West which had hitherto remained relatively safe, seems to be losing its security with the invasion of gun-totting Herds...

ANALYSIS: What are the constitutional implications of Akeredolu, Makinde comments on herders quit notice? Last Monday, Mr Akeredolu echoed the opinions of the residents of Ondo State by issuing a seven-day ultimatum on herders to vacate all forest reserves in the state. 4 min read On Monday South-west state governors namely Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) will meet wit...

4 min read If there is anything that is a consensus in Nigeria today, it is the security challenges rocking every part of the nation. People wake up every day doubting their existence for another 24 hours because of insecurity perpetrated by a growing band of murderers, terrorists, castle rustlers kidnappers, and other violent criminals crisis-crossing the entire length and breadth of the country. The incessant killings and kidnappings across the country have further strengthene...

National Assembly, AGF and power to invite the President On By Festus Ogun THE Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said the National Assembly lacks the power to invite President Muhammadu Buhari, to speak on security matters. This is coming a few days after the President agreed to honour the invitation of the House of Representatives to address a joint session of the National Assembly on the security challenges in the country after the unfortunate massacre of 43 farme...

The security of Nigeria is not a private affair of the President and the failure to secure the people is a matter of public interest.