‘No Gree for Anybody’: Police Must Respect Freedom of Expression
The recent warning by the Nigerian police against the use of the ‘no gree for anybody‘ slogan is a threat to citizens’ right to freedom of expression and stands condemned. Development Diaries reports that the police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, during a recent press conference, warned against the use of the expression, which was coined […]
Reactions Trail Mohbad’s Death
The efficiency of the Nigerian police is once again being questioned as fans of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, have continued to call for thorough investigations into his death. The singer, who died on 12 September, 2023, had in June written a letter informing the police of a threat to his […]
Seun Kuti Detained over ‘Idan’ Behaviour in Lagos
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been arrested at the State Criminal Investigation Department, popularly known as Panti, in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, over an alleged assault on a police officer on Saturday. Development Diaries reports that the musician was accompanied by a lawyer representing Falana and Falana Chambers, the law firm of popular human rights […]
Police Reveal Next Action against Portable
The police in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria, have said that they will use minimum force to arrest controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. Development Diaries reports that the Zazu crooner, on Tuesday, shared a live video of himself resisting police arrest in his wine bar. The singer could be seen accusing the police […]