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Human rights lawyer Barrister Hamza N Dantini, has commended the Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum’ for his unrelentless effort in the fight against kidnapping and Banditry in the state.
Human Rights Lawyer Commends Gov. Zulum’ s Efforts in Combating Kidnapping and Banditry
From Lateef Taiwo
“I commend the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for his recent decisive measures to combat the spate of kidnapping, banditry, and other forms of insecurity that have plagued various parts of Borno State. In recent times, kidnapping and abduction have become worrisome in some parts of the state. Boko Haram is taking on a new dimension of kidnapping and demanding ransom”
He said that the intervention by the governor came on the heel of his post on the Facebook where he raised alarm on rising crime in some local government areas in the state on which he called on the government to curtail this menace.
“I posted on Facebook on August 4, 2025, in the Hausa language, concerning the rise of kidnapping in some local governments of Borno State. I called on the Borno State Government and the federal government to intervene quickly to curtail this menace by Boko Haram”
“To my great surprise, Governor Zulum has already taken a bold step. I was told that he even slept in the area where kidnapping has become rampant. I commend him for that and call on his counterparts in Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto to emulate these measures.”
“In a commendable show of commitment to the safety and well-being of our people, the governor recently donated vital operational resources, including 30 motorcycles and 20 vehicles, to the Nigerian Army and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Mafa Local Government Area. Similar support was extended to other critical areas under attacks”
According to Hamza, the areas that have benefited from the intervention include
- Bama LGA – 30 motorcycles for daily routine operations
- Alo Dam Axis – 6 motorcycles
- Monguno Axis – 12 motorcycles
- Pulka in Gwoza LGA – 30 motorcycles
- Gwoza town – 30 motorcycles
- Liman Kara (bordering Madagali of Adamawa State) – motorcycles for border operations”
“These provisions will enhance mobility, surveillance, and rapid response in vulnerable areas, strengthening the fight against criminal elements along the Bama-Banki, Gambarun Ngala, Mafa, Baga, and other flashpoints. While this initiative is laudable, I urge His Excellency to sustain and expand these efforts relentlessly until peace and normalcy return to every part of Borno State”
He called on the federal form a synergy with the Borno state government to complement the the efforts by the Borno state government.
“I call on the federal government to provide immediate and robust logistical, technological, and workforce support to complement the state’s ongoing interventions. If this wave of banditry and kidnapping is not nipped in the bud, there is a real danger of it spilling over into other northern states, with grave and irreparable consequences for the region and the country at large. Security is the foundation of development”
He urged all the stakeholders – federal, state, local, and community leaders – to work in synergy to defeat this menace once and for all. People’s lives and well-being are essential, as guaranteed by Section 33 of the 1999 Constitution as amended.”
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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer
By Hassan Taiye
A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.
The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”
The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²
Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.
L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
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