OPINION: Behind the Numbers: Nigeria’s budget and its human cost
Economic planning in Nigeria has always been a tricky balancing act. Leaders come with big promises and bold plans, and President Bola Tinubu’s 2025 budget proposal is no different. The plan focuses on increasing government revenue, borrowing less, and making changes that could set the country on a growth path…
Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Saturday December 21 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country everyday. 1. Activist Dele Farotimi secures bail amidst defamation case; court restricts media engagements Prominent lawyer and human rights advocate Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court in the sum of ₦30 million…
Alleged defamation: Peter Obi pledges to fulfill bail conditions for Farotimi
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has offered to fulfill the bail conditions of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.Recall that on Friday, Farotimi was granted bail by an Ekiti Magistrate Court in a defamation case involving Afe Babalola.The bail conditions require a N30 million bond…
EU allocates €1m to support flood, cholera response in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has allocated €1 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria to assist in managing the devastating read more EU allocates €1m to support flood, cholera response in Nigeria…“Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Granted ₦30 Million Bail After Court Appearance in Ekiti
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Over 200 CSO’s demand release of Farotimi, condemn attack on freedom of expression
Over 200 Human rights advocates and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are demanding justice and accountability following the controversial arrest and detention of prominent lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. A statement … The post Over 200 CSO’s demand release of Farotimi, condemn attack on freedom of expression appeared first on Blueprint Newspapers Limited…
Court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail
A Magistrate Court in Ekiti State has granted human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi bail of N30 million. The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, set the conditions, requiring two responsible sureties, surrender of Farotimi’s international passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews during the case. Farotimi, who arrived in court under heavy security…
Rebuilding After a Hurricane Starts with Understanding Your Rights
After a hurricane, communities face many challenges. Beyond the physical damage, people often deal with a mix of legal issues and complicated processes. Knowing your rights in this situation can help you regain both property and peace of mind. As communities work to recover, it’s clear how important legal knowledge is in disaster relief…
High blood pressure is a silent killer, here are 4 foods you must stop consuming
The following is a list of four categories of food that you should never consume as a way to reduce your risk of developing hypertension, a condition that is known as a “silent killer.” The most likely cause of the extinction of humans was hypertension, which is also the most likely explanation…