…condemn any advocacy of hatred or incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence.” Public Outrage Chima Okonkwo, a trader in the nation’s capital said; “What we are seeing from these politicians is pure desperation. They are no longer asking for our votes; they are telling us that our lives don’t matter if we disa…
…police. The charge was accordingly struck out by the court. The incident prompted broad public outrage and drew condemnations from the Nigerian Bar Association and the National Human Rights Commission, both of which said it violated the Child Rights Act, 2003. The case also thrust into the spotlight the plight of child…
…of the consequences. Accountability cannot stop at correcting decisions after public outrage. There is a biblical injunction in Proverbs 25:5: “Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.” The principle remains relevant to political leadership. A ruler is ultima…
…entering the country. The push to cancel the concert comes amid heightened tensions and public outrage over recent xenophobic attacks and reported killings targeting Nigerian nationals residing in South Africa. Many online commentators and public figures insist that allowing a high-profile South African artist to host…
…of a 28-year-old widow, Tosin, have vacated her matrimonial home following widespread public outrage over their alleged harassment and intimidation. The exit of the relatives comes after human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu exposed the situation online. Gwamnishu confirmed that while the extended family members hav…
…Commission Act that has been in force since 2007. The clarification follows widespread public outrage over the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted of hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial vehicles. The proposed legislation, which…
…seeking career or financial assistance on social media. Her statement comes amid deep public outrage surrounding the tragic d€ath of 20-year-old Favour Agbro. Ms Agbro reportedly took her own life after being lured to Asaba and allegedly r@ped by content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, widely known as Odogwu of Asaba. The sus…
…investigation could trigger concerns about Nigeria’s sovereignty, recalling public outrage over foreign military involvement in security operations in the country. He maintained that if the governor had information beyond what security agencies had disclosed, he should make it public. “If, in his position as the state’…
…for his wife's death should face justice. Four children without their mother Beyond the public outrage lies the quiet suffering of a family suddenly torn apart. Aliyu and Ummulkhair had been married for 14 years. Together, they raised four children. Today, those children must confront a future without the love, care an…