“Nothing Democratic About Tinubu’s Government” — Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Slams Crackdown on Free Speech Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has strongly condemned the Bola Tinubu administration, accusing it of undermining democratic values through continued attacks on free speech and dissent. Effiong, known for his vocal stance on civil liberties, stated that the government’s handling of critics and online voices reflects a growing intolerance for accountability and public discourse, warning that democracy is being dangerously eroded under the current regime. His comments have sparked renewed conversations about press freedom and civil rights in Nigeria. #InibeheEffiong #TinubuGovernment #FreeSpeech #DemocracyInDanger #NigeriaPolitics #HumanRights

BREAKING: Court Strikes Out DSS Video and Written Statements in Nnamdi Kanu Trial  In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that video recordings and written statements obtained by the Department of State Services (DSS) from Nnamdi Kanu in 2015 are inadmissible as evidence.  Justice James Omotosho delivered the ruling on May 29, 2025, following a trial-within-trial to determine the voluntariness of the statements. The court found that the absence of Kanu’s legal counsel during the DSS interrogations violated Section 15 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), which mandates that a suspect’s statement must be obtained in the presence of their lawyer or a legal representative.   The judge emphasized that, despite the prosecution’s argument that the interviews appeared cordial, the legal requirement for counsel presence is paramount. Consequently, the court expunged the video recordings and written statements from the record.  This ruling marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing trial of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, potentially impacting the prosecution’s case moving forward.  #NnamdiKanu #IPOB #FederalHighCourt #DSS #HumanRights