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Nigerian Police: Underfunded, Understaffed, Under-equipped - A Crisis Unveiled
By Douglas Ogbankwa Esq. Nigeria appears to be the only country in the world where the police arrest suspects before an investigation even begins. Reason: There are no adequate resources available for the police to function effectively. The average Nigerian police officer is akin to a national orphan in the execution of his duties. He uses his personal call credits to make official calls. Most tactical units lack operational vehicles. When you see policemen collecting money at checkpoints near a patrol van, that money is often used to fuel and repair the vehicle. If they dont collect those funds, there...
Human Rights Lawyer Deji Adeyanju Demands Public Apology for Defamatory Post
By Chigozie IKPO On Jul 17, 2025 Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has issued a formal legal notice to fellow legal practitioner, Abdul Mahmud, demanding a public apology and immediate retraction of what he described as a defamatory post made against him on social media. In a letter signed by Bahija Saidu, Adeyanju accused Mahmud of making damaging and false claims against him in a post published on July 15, 2025, via his X handle, @AbdulMahmud01. The letter, titled “Demand for Public Apology and Immediate Retraction of Your Defamatory Publication Against Deji Adeyanju: Pre-Action Notice,” stated that the remarks had...
FCT NMA Rejects NSIWC Circular: Demands 300% CONMESS Increase
By Nneka ASOGWA On Jul 17, 2025 The National Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, has joined its national body in rejecting a controversial circular released by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). The FCT NMA, led by Dr Emeka Ayogu, announced its position in a statement made available to THE WHISTLER on Wednesday following an emergency council meeting consisting of all affiliate heads and executive council members. The disputed circular, issued by the NSIWC on June 27, 2025, was intended to adjust allowances under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). However, medical associations nationwide have criticised it for...
