The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday reaffirmed the importance of the right to peaceful assembly in Nigeria as civil society groups prepare for protests on October 1, coinciding with Nigeria's Independence Day. This statement follows the #EndBadGovernance protests that took place in August, which raised significant concerns over the treatment of demonstrators. The…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCF) has confirmed that popular crossdresser Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, has undergone breast augmentation surgery and possesses female breast tissue. Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC), In-Charge of Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kiri-Kiri, Lagos State, Michael Benson, stated this at the House of Representatives hearing on the alleged…

Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, with President Bola Tinubu reaffirming his administration’s commitment to upholding the judiciary's independence and sanctity. Justice Kekere-Ekun, the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following her confirmation by the Senate. The ceremony took…

Social media influencer and blogger Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, refused to address the members of the House of Representatives when he made an appearance on Monday. VeryDarkMan in a viral video said he wouldn't speak due to the absence of cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky who was also invited but sent…

The 10th Niger State House of Assembly has been called upon to stop threatening contractors handling various works across the state under the guise of oversight functions with flimsy excuses. A concerned Nigerlite, Comrade Kasimu Ndama Kpotun, made this call while interacting with some journalists in Minna. He described the consistent witch-hunting and empty threats…