Bullfighting returns to Mexico City amid protests

Many protested outside the Plaza de México bullring. Image:AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES   Bullfighting returns to Mexico City amid protests. After nearly two years, animal rights activists have demonstrated against the bullfighting’s return to Mexico City. On Sunday, the city hosted its first bullfight since 2022. In agreement with animal rights activists who had filed […]

Chairman of Lagos PDP freed After abduction

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi Chairman of Lagos PDP freed After abduction The recently kidnapped chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, has regained his freedom. Aivoji, who was abducted by unidentified gunmen along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, has been released four days after the incident.   Philip Aivoji, along with […]

SERAP alleges Governors diverted N40tn meant for local governments since 1999

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi SERAP alleges Governors diverted N40tn meant for local governments since 1999The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has accused Nigeria’s governors and Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of diverting N40tn intended for local governments since 1999. SERAP has called on the governors and the current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to […]

NBA section on public interest and development law sues Minister and music promoter over NYSC certificate

By Akinsuroju Olubunmi NBA section on public interest and development law sues Minister and music promoter over NYSC certificate. The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has taken legal action against the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, and music promoter Kenny Ogungbe over alleged violations of […]