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President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Mr. Issa Hayatou, former President of the Confederation of African Football , who passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, Hayatou was also one-time acting President
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on authorities to launch an impartial and transparent investigation into threats against Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff and her lawyer, Abba Hikima, amid an ongoing trial in Sokoto State. Hamdiyya, who is facing charges of use of insulting or abusive language and inciting disturbance for allegedly criticizing Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu,
Amnesty International demands probe into threats against Sokoto critic, Hamdiya
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on authorities to launch an impartial and transparent investigation into threats against Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff and her lawyer, Abba Hikima, amid an ongoing trial in Sokoto State.
Hamdiyya, who is facing charges of use of insulting or abusive language and inciting disturbance for allegedly criticizing Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has reportedly been subjected to threats and harassment.
According to Amnesty International’s Director, Isa Sanusi, the threats include intimidating phone calls, confrontations by suspected thugs, and surveillance by individuals claiming to be intelligence agents.
“These actions represent an alarming abuse of power and a calculated attempt to intimidate and punish those who speak out for their society and lawyers defending them,” Sanusi said in a statement issued on Sunday.
Sanusi disclosed that during the last court hearing, Barrister Hikima was forced to request armed police protection due to the hostile atmosphere in the courtroom.
The court approved the request, but further harassment reportedly occurred, including stalking at their hotel and intimidation.
Hamdiyya’s ordeal dates back to November 13, 2024, when she was abducted by armed men while retrieving her phone from a charging point. She was beaten, thrown out of a moving tricycle, and left with severe injuries.
Amnesty International condemned the Sokoto State government and security agencies for failing to address the threats and instead focusing on suppressing dissent.
“Instead of attempting to silence critics, Sokoto authorities should prioritize addressing the rampant insecurity affecting the eastern part of the state, where gunmen continue to kill, abduct, and displace residents,” Sanusi added.
Amnesty International demands probe into threats against Sokoto critic, Hamdiya
Members of the NNPP Kwankwasiyya Media Forum have submitted a complaint to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, accusing some state government officials and the head of the organization of injustice in the distribution of funds provided by the Kano governor for the members. In
Kwankwasiyya group writes EFCC, anti-corruption commission over alleged mismanagement of palliative funds
Members of the NNPP Kwankwasiyya Media Forum have submitted a complaint to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission, accusing some state government officials and the head of the organization of injustice in the distribution of funds provided by the Kano governor for the members.
In a letter signed by Muji Sigan Jingau, Labaran Bage, Zaharadden Kabara, Alhaji Isa Abdullahi, and Rabi’u Eme Yakasai, the group called on the two authorities to investigate the alleged mismanagement of N30 million provided by the Kano governor to support the members of the NNPP Kwankwasiyya Media Forum.
“We heard Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state on January 5, 2024, at the Coronation Hall in the Kano Government House stated that he had given N30 million to support the members of the NNPP Kwankwasiyya Media Forum to alleviate their suffering,” the letter reads.
“However, up to this moment, not even a single kobo of the funds has been deposited into the organization’s account, and four individuals—Alhajiji Nagoda (SS Media), Samaila Murtala Zawa’i (SSA Media), the leader of the group Nura Bakwankwashe, and the group’s secretary Ali Gyara Hausawa—are accused of distributing the funds and motorcycles to those they favored, without fairness.”
In the letter dated January 16, 2024, the complainants requested that the authorities investigate the matter to ensure fairness for everyone.
The grand finale of the 2024 Nigerian Rugby League will take place on Sunday (today) at Turf Arena Sports Centre, Abuja, with Lagos Bulls locking horns with Kano Lions in both men’s and women’s categories as representatives of South and North, respectively, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The league body made this disclosure in a release
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The grand finale of the 2024 Nigerian Rugby League will take place on Sunday (today) at Turf Arena Sports Centre, Abuja, with Lagos Bulls locking horns with Kano Lions in both men’s and women’s categories as representatives of South and North, respectively, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The league body made this disclosure in a release