A powerful symbol of racial justice in the United States has been erased from the streets of Washington DC, but its message continues to echo across the nation. Construction workers began dismantling the Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House on Monday, following mounting pressure from Republican lawmakers who threatened to cut transportation funding … Read more
The Ebonyi State Police Command has condemned the actions of an officer caught in a viral video threatening a passenger with a rifle. The incident, which has sparked public outrage, is being investigated, with the Command promising to take swift disciplinary action. The viral video, widely shared on social media, shows the officer brandishing his … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the suspended Olorile of Orile Ifo, Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, on charges of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace following the brutal attack on a 73-year-old man, Elder Abraham Areola. The arraignment, which took place on Tuesday, comes after widespread public condemnation of the … Read more
Political activist Omoyele Sowore has once again found himself at the center of controversy as the Nigerian Police Force intensifies efforts to arrest him following his viral exposure of alleged extortion at a Lagos checkpoint. Sowore, a staunch government critic and founder of SaharaReporters, claims the police are not only seeking his arrest but also … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 50-year-old Jeremiah Okoye, who died while in police custody in Limpopo, South Africa, on January 13. Okoye, a Nigerian who had been living in South Africa for 22 years, was reportedly found dead under suspicious circumstances. Frank Onyekwelu, … Read more
In a harrowing tale of abuse and extortion, Obinna Henry, a hair vendor and cryptocurrency enthusiast from Enugu State, recounted how he was falsely accused of being a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and subjected to brutal treatment by armed policemen. The incident, which took place on November 20, 2024, saw Henry … Read more
Mozambique has plunged into turmoil following a ruling by the country’s Constitutional Council affirming the victory of Daniel Chapo, the ruling Frelimo party’s candidate, in the contentious October 9 presidential election. The announcement has ignited widespread violence, claiming at least 21 lives, including two police officers, and leaving dozens injured. Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda disclosed … Read more
The Kwara State Police Command is under fire following allegations that officers tortured a man, Jimoh AbdulQodir Tunji, to death in custody over an unpaid debt of ₦220,000. The tragic incident has triggered widespread calls for justice and accountability from civil society organizations and the public. Tunji was arrested on December 20, 2024, after a … Read more