The former official wants a court order compelling and directing the defendants to immediately release or grant him bail pending investigation or charge him to court, as stipulated in Sections 35(4) and (5) and 36 (1) of the 1999 Constitution.
Beneath the Surface: The Dark World of Illicit Tin Mining in PlateauNigerian lawmakers violate country’s law, ignore PWD’s needs despite spending N42 billion on renovationsSPECIAL REPORT: How disinformation fueled ethnic tensions in KadunaWhen Medicines Fail: Many Nigerians battle antimicrobial resistance, AMRINVESTIGATION: Dasuki Money Trail: How ex-NSA approved suspicious billions for family...
The applicant seeks an order of perpetual injunction restraining the police from further arresting, threatening abduction, detention, intimidation, and assault and harassing him over frivolous and unsubstantiated allegations concerning his fundamental rights to freedom of expression. Mr Ihekweme further urged the court to declare that denying him access to his team of lawyers by the police since 28 November, when he was arrested in Abuja and taken to Owerri, violated his fundamental human rights.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.
At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
No leader can fix Nigeria with 1999 constitutionA Trusted Nigerian Newspaper
Read more »
With 1999 constitution, Angel Gabriel can’t save NigeriaFormer Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has said Nigeria's 1999 constitution must be abolished. Anyaoku said Angel Gabriel can't save Nigeria if it continues with the 1999 constitution. Speaking in Lagos, the former Commonwealth Secretary-General said the 1999 constitution will prevent Nigeria from realizing its full potential.
Read more »
Police Torture: ECOWAS Court dismisses suit by Nigerian seeking N5m damagesThe ECOWAS Court has dismissed an application filed by a Nigerian, Chukwuemeka Edeh, seeking five million naira in damages for alleged unlawful detention and torture by the defunct Police Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.
Read more »
ECOWAS Court dismisses Nigerian’s suit seeking N5m damages over police tortureThe petitioner had approached the court with an application praying for the enforcement of his rights.
Read more »
‘Terrorism documentary’: Court sets aside NBC’s N5m fine against Trust TV, MultiChoiceA federal high court sitting in Lagos has set aside the fines imposed on Trust Television, MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, TelCom...
Read more »
FG announces free cesarean sections for vulnerable women to combat maternal mortalityAli Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, has announced that cesarean sections (C-section) to women in Nigeria will now...
Read more »