IGP meets with Falana, Adegboruwa, Inibehe, other activists

IGP meets with Falana, Adegboruwa, Inibehe, other activists

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, met with lawyers and activists who have spoken in support of peaceful protests planned by young Nigerians against government policies. The virtual meeting was attended by Mr Egbetokun, police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, Senior Advocates Femi Falana and Ebun Adegboruwa as well as a human rights lawyer Inibehe … Read more

Traditional rulers speak on calls for state of emergency in Rivers

Traditional rulers speak on calls for state of emergency in Rivers

Traditional rulers in Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to disregard calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the meeting of the Forum of Chairpersons Local Government Area Council of Traditional Rulers in the state held on Monday … Read more

‘Don’t shield killers of military personnel,’ Delta governor warns traditional rulers

‘Don’t shield killers of military personnel,’ Delta governor warns traditional rulers

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has warned traditional rulers against shielding suspected killers of military personnel in the state. PREMIUM TIMES reported how suspected residents of the Okuoma Community on 14 March ambushed and murdered 17 military personnel in the community, including a commander (a lieutenant colonel), two majors, one captain and 13 soldiers. … Read more