Famous Cases
Between Minere Amakiri and Inibehe Effiong
August 12, 2022
Between Minere Amakiri and Inibehe Effiong
By Richard Akinnola Mr Minere Amakiri was the Rivers State correspondent of the former Mid-West Observer. On July 29, 1973,…
The day soldiers burnt Fela’s shrine, Kalakuta Republic
February 18, 2022
The day soldiers burnt Fela’s shrine, Kalakuta Republic
By Tope Babalola On February 18 , 1977(exactly 45 years ago today), over 1000 soldiers stormed and burnt down the…
Police arrests NURTW gang leader, Istijaba, others
February 10, 2022
Police arrests NURTW gang leader, Istijaba, others
Following up on earlier warning by Lagos State Government for trouble makers to steer clear of the metropolis, Rapid Response…
Traditional ruler beheaded in anti-tax riot
August 22, 2021
Traditional ruler beheaded in anti-tax riot
By Richard Akinnola The agitated inhabitants of the town numbering at least 1000, gathered in front of the palace of…
Why I sentenced Ejigbadero to death-Justice Oluwa
May 9, 2020
Why I sentenced Ejigbadero to death-Justice Oluwa
By Hon. Isiaka Ishola Oluwa “As a judge, many controversial cases were brought before me that made headlines in the…