The Nigerian Police have filed 12 additional charges against prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi at the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, intensifying his legal battle over allegations of cybercrime. Farotimi, who was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday and transferred to Ekiti State, first appeared before the court on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 9, 2024, to hear a motion challenging the detention of Isaac Bristol, the individual alleged to operate the whistleblower social media account, ‘PIDOMNigeria.’ Additionally, Bristol’s bail application will be heard on September 11, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To Farmers/Herders’ Crises –Emir … Read more
Reports of police detention of journalist emerges on world press freedom day. Authorities restrict access to lawyer for detained reporter. Officials scrutinize FIJ over investigative stories. Eko Hot Blog reports that police detained Daniel Ojukwu, an FIJ journalist, in Lagos. His disappearance on May 1 prompted safety worries. FIJ reported Ojukwu as missing after he … Read more