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Peter Obi Calls for Justice for Starved Minors in Court
Peter Obi has expressed deep concern after viewing a troubling video showing 124 protesters, including minors, in a courtroom as they seek to protect their fundamental rights.
The video, now widely circulated, paints a grim picture of the young people’s conditions—many of whom were visibly weak, malnourished, and struggling to stand, with some even collapsing from lack of nourishment.
This image, Obi says, should alarm the conscience of all Nigerians, urging them to take notice of what he calls a failure of care under federal custody.
The charges against these protesters include allegedly opposing bad governance—a right enshrined in Nigeria’s democratic Constitution.
Obi emphasized the irony that many in power today once advocated for this very right when they were in opposition, calling out injustices and advocating for a better Nigeria.
Now, it seems that constitutional protection is being disregarded, and the price is being paid by some of the country’s most vulnerable.
Obi noted that the footage indicates a neglect of these individuals’ basic needs, pointing to malnutrition and exhaustion as evidence of their poor treatment while in government custody.
The treatment of minors especially, he argues, reflects poorly on the Nigerian system, which has a responsibility to uphold the dignity of every citizen.
In his statement, Obi extended gratitude to the presiding judge for halting the trial proceedings, preventing what he believes could have brought Nigeria even greater global embarrassment.
This intervention, he says, safeguarded Nigeria’s image as a democratic nation.
However, Obi stresses that a temporary halt in proceedings isn’t enough—Nigeria’s judiciary and executive need to work together to ensure justice and humanity prevail.
He has called upon the Attorney General, the Minister of Justice, the Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the National Human Rights Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident.
Obi emphasized that such inhumane treatment of minors should not be tolerated in a modern society that is part of a global community valuing human rights and dignity.
He urged these agencies to take the necessary steps to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future, noting that the world is watching Nigeria’s commitment to human rights.
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star, has announced a temporary break from social media.
The 39-year-old made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, agent to NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the media’s focus on negativity.
Kleiman wrote, “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes… I, for one, find it all a waste of breath.” James shared the post, adding a simple comment: “AMEN!!”
In a follow-up post, James confirmed his social media hiatus, writing, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”
James, known for his strong presence on and off the court, is taking this break amidst ongoing discussions about the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu presents 3 Trillion Naira as the budget for the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the house of assembly. The assembly meeting was led by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The budget is themed Budget of Sustainability and will be a blue print for the commitment to Lagosians.
The ceremony was held in the state house, Alausa, Lagos. With this proposed bill the state government is focusing on environment, education, technology, security and public safety.
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.
At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke’s counsel confirmed filing the amendment motion and serving the EFCC. Notably, no EFCC representatives appeared in court.
The embattled ex-minister also sought an extension of time to contest the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated properties, claiming she was denied a fair hearing during the forfeiture proceedings.
The EFCC, however, rejected Alison-Madueke’s allegations, maintaining that the forfeiture cases were lawfully adjudicated over time.
Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to consider the motion to amend the originating process.
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