Human rights advocate Dele Farotimi has been released from the correctional centre in Ekiti State after meeting his bail conditions. Farotimi was freed on Tuesday morning following a magistrate court ruling in Ado-Ekiti last Friday, which granted him bail of ₦30 million with two sureties. Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun had stipulated that the sureties must be “responsible citizens in the society,” with one owning property within the court’s jurisdiction. The court also directed Farotimi to surrender...

Abuja Government Hospitals to Provide Free Treatment for Victims Police Mandate Prior Notification for Public Events to Prevent Future Tragedies Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have expressed deep sorrow over the recent stampedes across Nigeria that claimed numerous lives. Both have pledged support for the bereaved families and survivors. In a condolence message issued on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Shettima extended heartfelt prayers and sympathies...

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama on Thursday granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a fresh ₦500 million bail with three sureties in like sum. Justice Maryanne Anenih issued the ruling following a fresh bail application filed by Bello’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN). Bello and Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu are facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges include criminal breach...