Rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has acknowledged what he described as significant and commendable progress on the Apo–Karshi Road project, saying the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, deserves credit for the pace of work currently ongoing on the road. Adeyanju, who has been a consistent critic of the minister, said the level and […]
Nigerian human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticised the federal government over its negotiations with, pardoning of, and alleged compensation to terrorists and armed bandits, warning that such actions amount to indirect financing of terrorism and pose a serious threat to national security. In a statement made public on Monday, Adeyanju described […]
Rights activist and lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has insisted that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission must investigate former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, saying public office demands full accountability. Adeyanju said Malami’s claim that the EFCC is acting out of political vendetta and lacks the competence to probe him was unfortunate and […]
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Armed Forces for what he described as a firm and timely intervention that helped stop the attempted military takeover in the Republic of Benin. He said the development shows Nigeria’s continued influence in the sub region and the importance of protecting […]
Peter Gregory Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has filed a ₦1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against political activist Deji Adeyanju. Obi sued Adeyanju over a series of alleged false and malicious publications on the activist’s social media platforms, which he claimed have damaged his personal, political, and professional reputation. The suit, filed […]
Deji Adeyanju, a rights activist, has decried what he described as the collapse of democratic governance at the state level. He warned that democracy in Nigeria appears confined to Abuja while governors exercise excessive power without accountability. Adeyanju made the remarks in a statement issued in Abuja on the occasion of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration. […]
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has petitioned the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), seeking urgent intervention over the plight of more than 200 Nigerian citizens detained in prisons across the Republic of Benin. In a petition to the government officials, […]
Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the reported targeting of Omoyele Sowore’s account by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing it as an unacceptable assault on free speech and democracy. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday, said every Nigerian has the right to freely share their opinions, whether or not such views align […]
Rights activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned an alleged pro-government-sponsored hoodlum attack on an ADC Coalition meeting of supporters of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in Kaduna, describing the incident as political intolerance that strikes at basic democratic freedoms. “I condemn in its entirety the pro government sponsored hoodlum attack on El-Rufai’s ADC Coalition meeting […]
Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist, has labelled Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election as a ‘fraud’ following a legal threat from him. On his official Facebook page on Wednesday, Adeyanju said he received a letter from Alex Ejesieme, Obi’s counsel. In the letter Obi threatened legal action against […]
Deyi Adeyanju, human rights activist and lawyer has heaped blames on Obidients as the reason their principal, Peter Obi, will never become Nigeria president. The former PDP Director of New Media made the outburst on his X platform on Saturday in a series of post to play down the relevance of Obi in Anambra’s governorship […]
Deji Adeyanju, the human rights lawyer, has expressed support for the ongoing clampdown by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on real estate–related money laundering in Abuja and Lagos, describing it as a long-overdue move to tackle corruption in the property sector. In a statement on Friday, Adeyanju commended Olanipekun Olukoyede, EFCC chairman, for […]
By Ukpono Ukpong Human rights activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his public show of tolerance in recent outings, particularly his statements in Benue State and actions following an incident in Kaduna. Adeyanju, however, urged the President to take a bold step further by ending the systemic […]
…slams ICPC for weak stance on looters By Ukpono Ukpong Human rights activist and political commentator, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to arrest and prosecute all individuals linked to the alleged N71.2 billion fraud in the disbursement of student loans under the Nigeria Education Loan […]
Socio-political activist Deji Adeyanju has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider the benefits of the Peace Corps Bill and assent to it. DAILY POST recalls that the Peace Corps Bills suffered a chequered history during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari had declined to assent to the bill, despite it being passed several […]
Deji Adeyanju, socio-political activist, has predicted the outcome of the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in Imo State. Adeyanju said the sit-at-home order to protest President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Imo State would record 98 percent success. The rights activist pointed out that business activists would be grounded in Imo State […]
Activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians group, Deji Adeyanju has claimed that not one single terrorist or Bandit is facing trial in Nigeria at the moment. Adeyanju took to Twitter on Wednesday to express disappointment that terrorists and bandits who have killed thousands of Nigerians are not being held accountable by law. READ ALSO: FMCA […]
Deji Adeyanju, a popular Abuja-based activist, has reacted to the decision of the Federal Government to lift the ban on micro-blogging site, Twitter in Nigeria. Adeyanju said President Muhammdu Buhari and his aides were eager to return to Twitter as they are tired of other social media platforms. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed […]
Concerned Nigerians, a human rights and pro-democracy group, has commended the United States Government for imposed visa ban on election riggers in Nigeria, Daily Times gathered. The group in a statement by the Convener, Deji Adeyanju, noted that the ban on some individuals for their actions during the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa elections was […]
A popular Nigerian activist and convener of Concern Nigerians advocacy group, Deji Adeyanju, has explained why the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai should be elected Nigeria’s President for four years. Adeyanju made this known on his twitter handle on Tuesday, September 1. According to Adeyanju, the governor would imprison so many Nigerians. READ ALSO: […]