Abdulah Wahab, Author at Freedom Online

WELA Requests Update On Alleged Sexual Violence in Delta, Calls for Ban on ‘Raping Festival’

Abdulah Wahab — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:08:24 +0000

The Founder of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), Funmi Falana, SAN has called on authorities concern to give regular updates and account on steps being taking on the alleged acts of sexual violence reportedly occured in Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement made available to Freedomonline.com.ng, the senior lawyer said, there […]

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“Eid Sermon: Cleric Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Shun Destruction

Abdulah Wahab — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:51:59 +0000

Worshippers at the Afobaje Community Mosque in Ota, Ogun State have been urged to remain steadfast in prayers for Nigeria’s unity and progress rather than engage in actions capable of destabilising the country. Delivering his sermon to mark the Eid celebration, the Chief Imam of the mosque, Sheikh Maulana Tijani Sherif admonished Nigerians to recognise […]

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Ikwuano Firmly Backs Otti’s Second Term” — Ubani Sends Message to Opposition

Abdulah Wahab — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:37:16 +0000

A strong political signal has emerged from Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, as Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Monday Ubani, declared that the people are solidly behind Governor Alex Chioma Otti ahead of the next election cycle. Speaking on behalf of Ikwuano indigenes, Ubani said the community has unanimously resolved to support Otti’s re-election, […]

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Court Orders Baruwa-Led Executive to Take Over NURTW Abuja Office

Abdulah Wahab — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:08:45 +0000

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has ordered officials of a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) presently occupying the secretariat including the present management team, les by Musiliu Akinsanya to vacate the union’s national secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory. The judgement of the […]

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SERAP Urges FCCPC to Probe Big Tech Over Alleged Threats to Privacy, Media, Democracy

Abdulah Wahab — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:40:29 +0000

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to urgently investigate major technology companies over alleged harms to Nigerians’ privacy, media sustainability, and democratic processes. In a complaint dated February 28, 2026 and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP alleged that companies including […]

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A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE ELECTORAL (REPEAL AND REENNACTMENT) ACT, 2026 A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE ELECTORAL (REPEAL AND REENNACTMENT) ACT, 2026

Abdulah Wahab — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0000

DR WAHAB SHITTU, SAN With the passage of the INEC Budgets for the year 2027 earlier this year, and the recent passage of the Electoral (Repeal and Reenactment) Act of 2026 on the 17 day of February, 2026, the National Assembly seems to have consummated the preparation for the 2027 election from their end. […]

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Court Grounds NG Eagle Aircraft, Bars Sale Pending $5.3m Aviation Dispute

Abdulah Wahab — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:45:48 +0000

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Bwari, has ordered the grounding of a disputed aircraft linked to NG Eagle Airline Limited and restrained parties from selling, transferring or tampering with two aircraft at the centre of a $5.3 million transaction dispute. Justice M. A. Madugu delivered the ruling on […]

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Lagos AG Backs President Tinubu’s Push for State Police

Abdulah Wahab — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:50:30 +0000

—Says Centralized Policing No Longer Effective The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s push for the establishment of state police across the country, arguing that the present centralised policing structure can no longer effectively tackle the growing wave of […]

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Okunnu at 93: Ansar-ud-Deen Celebrates a Pillar of Integrity, Service and Visionary Leadership

Abdulah Wahab — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:08:11 +0000

As Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria marks the 93rd birthday of elder statesman and legal icon, Lateef Femi Okunnu, tributes have poured in celebrating not just his longevity, but the extraordinary depth of his influence on national development and faith-based institution building. In a statement issued by its National President, Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, […]

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Executive Order 9: How Tinubu Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Structure

Abdulah Wahab — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:57:46 +0000

Executive Order 9: How Tinubu Is Rewriting Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Structure By Ahmed Salami President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched what may become one of the most consequential fiscal reforms of his administration with the signing of Executive Order 9 of 2026, a directive aimed at restructuring how Nigeria’s oil revenues are collected, managed, and […]

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Who Owns Abacha’s Loot?

Abdulah Wahab — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:45:37 +0000

Who Owns Abacha’s Loot? Nigeria and the Fight for the People’s Money By Eze Anaba Besides wars, disease, and violent militant groups, few forces have undermined law-based states in recent times as profoundly as corruption. Nowhere is its human cost more visible than in Nigeria. Broken roads, overcrowded classrooms, and failing […]

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Displaced and Devastated: Inside the Human Cost of Owode-Onirin Market Demolition

Abdulah Wahab — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:43:35 +0000

Management Team Addressing the Press For more than six decades, the Owode-Onirin International Motor Spare Parts Market was more than just a place of business. It was a lifeline. At sunrise each day, traders rolled open rusted shutters, swept dusty floors, and arranged brake pads, engine belts, and oil filters in careful rows. Customers arrived […]

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Court of Appeal Convenes Special Sitting in Lagos to Commemorate Golden Jubilee

Abdulah Wahab — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:16:29 +0000

*President Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Dongban-Mensem The Court of Appeal on Monday convened a special sitting in Lagos as part of activities marking the Golden Jubilee of the intermediate appellate court, aimed at enhancing judicial efficiency and addressing the increasing backlog of appeals across its divisions. The special session was presided […]

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Lagos Judiciary Urges Workforce to Embrace Excellence, Rewards Outstanding Staff at End-of-Year Party

Abdulah Wahab — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:49:05 +0000

Lagos Judiciary Urges Workforce to Embrace Excellence, Rewards Outstanding Staff at End-of-Year Party The Lagos State Judiciary has charged its workforce to remain committed to excellence, discipline and diligence as the institution prepares for the challenges of the New Year. The charge was given during the Judiciary’s end-of-year party held in Lagos, where judicial […]

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Court Orders Detention of Vessel, 21 Crew Members Over Cocaine Shipment From Brazil

Abdulah Wahab — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:38:19 +0000

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the detention of a commodity vessel, MV San Antonio, along with its captain and 20 other crew members, following the seizure of 25.5 kilograms of cocaine at the Apapa Seaport, Lagos. The order was granted after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) discovered the illicit drug […]

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