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A civil society organisation, Centre for Citizens Rights Protection (CCRP), has petitioned the Attorney General of Lagos State over what it described as an alleged attempt by the state Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to prosecute Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi for murder despite what it claims is a lack of prima facie evidence linking him to the crime. In the petition delivered to the Attorney General during a peaceful protest to Alausa, the group expressed concern over the continued detention of Akanbi and urged authorities to uphold the principles of justice, fairness and the rule of law. The group protested from Ikeja Shopping Mall to the office of the Attorney General at Alausa to deliver the letter. In a letter dated June 10, 2026, and signed by Emmanuel Kolawole, the group alleged that Muiz Banire, SAN, is trying to utilise his friendship with the Attorney General to force the state to continue with the case despite evidence of Akanbi proof of Alibi on the two occasion of...

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially rebutted the claims made by former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo in her resignation letter, insisting that she was treated fairly and afforded the same opportunities as every other aspirant during her brief stay in the party. Senator Obasanjo, in a letter dated May 31, 2026, cited alleged disrespect, intimidation of supporters, and other concerns as reasons for her decision to leave the APC. Reacting to the development, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Comrade Femi Nuberu, said the APC remains committed to the principles of democracy and freedom of association, noting that every member has the right to make personal political choices. Comrade Nuberu recalled that the party welcomed Senator Obasanjo into its fold from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) just a few weeks before the commencement of the governorship primary election and ensured a level playing field for all aspirants throughout the process. According to h...

The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has expressed concern over what it described as emerging procedural issues in the ongoing investigation and prosecution of suspects linked to the murders of two Ajiran indigenes, Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, calling for an expedited trial and strict adherence to the rule of law. Addressing a press conference on Monday, CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, said that the case had become a test of the integrity of Nigeria's justice system and the ability of law enforcement agencies to ensure accountability. According to the organisation, the killings of Salami in April 2023 and Akinloye in August 2024 underscored the threat posed by organised violence and the need for effective institutional responses. CHSR recalled that the immediate past Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, now Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, had during a media briefing on February 19, ...

A civil society organisation has petitioned the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly over what it described as an alleged attempt by the state Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to prosecute Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi for murder despite what it claims is a lack of prima facie evidence linking him to the crime.   In the petition delivered to the Speaker during a peaceful protest to Assembly the group expressed concern over the continued detention of Akanbi and urged authorities to uphold the principles of justice, fairness and the rule of law. The group protested from Ikeja Shopping Mall to the State House of Assembly to deliver the letter.   In a letter dated July 7, 2026, and signed by Emmanuel Kolawole, the group alleged that efforts were being made to prosecute Akanbi over the deaths of Prince Ademola Akinloye and Mr. Sheriff Salami, despite investigations allegedly failing to establish a direct connection between him and the incidents.   According to ...

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Monsuru Osho, has emerged victorious in the bye-election conducted across 18 polling units in Iperu III Ward 5, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Announcing the results, the Returning Officer of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr. Olusogo Otelaja, said Osho secured a landslide victory with 1,730 votes out of the 1,741 total votes cast. According to the results declared by OGSIEC, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled five votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) garnered four votes to place second and third respectively. Otelaja stated that voting commenced at 8:00 a.m. across the ward, with adequate security personnel deployed to ensure a peaceful exercise. He expressed satisfaction with the conduct of voters and party agents, noting that the election was orderly and devoid of any major incidents. Speaking on the exercise, OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu, described the by...