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Protest Rocks Lagos Judiciary Over Conduct of Justice A.T. Muyideen Against Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi

A protest erupted at the Lagos State Judiciary following the controversial conduct of Honourable Justice A.T. Muyideen of the Lagos State High Court in relation to the case involving Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi. The controversy stems from the events of 25 June 2026, when Justice Muyideen ordered the remand of Akanbi at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre despite his critical medical condition. Akanbi was reportedly brought to the court premises in an ambulance and placed on oxygen support. The court allegedly declined to consider the medical report tendered before it, as well as the oral evidence presented by the medical practitioner who accompanied him. According to earlier reports, upon Akanbi’s arrival at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, correctional authorities refused to admit him because of his deteriorating health condition. This reportedly resulted in a disagreement between the correctional authorities and the police officers escorting him. Following the intervention of the Chief Jud...
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Lawyer Raises Alarm Over Alleged Threat to Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi's Life in Police Custody Says defendant was abandoned in ambulance, left without police guard despite deteriorating health

A member of the defence team representing Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi has expressed concern over what he described as a possible threat to his client's life while in police custody, alleging that recent developments have heightened fears previously expressed by the defendant's family. The concerns followed proceedings before Hon. Justice A.T. Muyideen of the Lagos State High Court on Thursday, June 25, 2026. According to the defence, Akanbi, who is facing criminal prosecution, was transported to court in an ambulance and placed on oxygen support due to his deteriorating health. The court subsequently ordered that he be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. However, the defence said officials at the correctional facility declined to admit the defendant, citing his medical condition, and instructed the police to return him to their custody. Following the development, the court reportedly issued a fresh directive ordering the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, to retain ...
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Judge Orders Remand of Accused Person Not Produced Before Court

Justice A.T. Muyideen of the Lagos State High Court on Thursday ordered the remand of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi despite the accused person not being physically presented before the court. Akanbi, who has reportedly been receiving treatment at the Police Hospital for more than 14 days due to a critical medical condition, was brought to the court premises in an ambulance and remained on oxygen support. Owing to his condition, he was unable to enter the courtroom. When the matter was called, only the two other accused persons, Fatai Shafi and Yusuf Ismaila, were presented before the court. Despite being informed of Akanbi's medical condition and the fact that he remained in an ambulance outside the courtroom, Justice Muyideen ordered that he be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre pending his arraignment. The court was also informed that the charge sheet, information and proof of evidence were served on Akanbi's legal team in court. It was further brought to the attention of the...
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Mr Governor, You Are Failing Fast

The latest State Performance Index (PSPI) ranking released by Phillips Consulting has once again raised serious concerns about the direction, priorities and overall performance of the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration in Ondo State. More significantly, it exposed the widening gap between the promises of the administration and the harsh realities confronting the people of Ondo State. In the latest ranking, several States, including Lagos, Abia, Ogun, Kaduna, Niger and Adamawa, received commendable ratings for governance and development performance. Their impressive showing underscores what is possible when leadership is guided by vision, strategic planning and effective service delivery - areas in which Ondo State appears to be falling behind. While these States continue to record measurable progress and improve the quality of life of their citizens, Ondo State appears to be moving in the opposite direction. According to Phillips Consulting, the 2025 edition introduced a revised ...
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Mr Governor, You Are Failing Fast

The latest State Performance Index (PSPI) ranking released by Phillips Consulting has once again raised serious concerns about the direction, priorities and overall performance of the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration in Ondo State. More significantly, it exposed the widening gap between the promises of the administration and the harsh realities confronting the people of Ondo State. In the latest ranking, several States, including Lagos, Abia, Ogun, Kaduna, Niger and Adamawa, received commendable ratings for governance and development performance. Their impressive showing underscores what is possible when leadership is guided by vision, strategic planning and effective service delivery - areas in which Ondo State appears to be falling behind. While these States continue to record measurable progress and improve the quality of life of their citizens, Ondo State appears to be moving in the opposite direction. According to Phillips Consulting, the 2025 edition introduced a revised ...
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Court Adjourns Hammed Tajudeen’s Case To June 30 Over Ill Health

The Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba has adjourned the case involving Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi to June 30, 2026, following reports of the defendant's deteriorating health condition. The case, presided over by Magistrate L. A. Owolabi, came up on Monday for the hearing of the defendant’s bail application. At the proceedings, counsel from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), A. Munir, informed the court that the DPP had issued legal advice on the matter. However, counsel to the defendant, Adedotun Ajulo, said he was unaware of the said legal advice. He also informed the court that the defendant was absent because he was receiving medical treatment at the Police Medical Clinic, Area F, Ikeja, where he was being held under medical care due to ill health. In a dramatic turn of events, the police prosecutor, A.O. Nwabuisi, confirmed that the defendant was indeed at the medical facility but expressed his intention to have him produced before the court ...
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Police Arrest 173 Suspects, Rescue 32 Kidnap Victims, Recover 33 Firearms In One Week — Situation Report

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 173 suspects linked to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and murder across the country within one week. According to the police operational situation report covering June 8 to June 14, 2026 obtained by SaharaReporters on Sunday, at least 32 kidnapped victims were rescued, 33 firearms and over 450 rounds of live ammunition were recovered, while 13 suspected criminals were killed during various operations nationwide. The report said the achievements were recorded through intelligence-led operations, coordinated tactical deployments and collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilante groups. “The operational outcomes recorded between 8th – 14th June, 2026, underscore the unwavering resolve of the Nigeria Police Force under the leadership of the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to confront crime in all its manifestations,” the report stated. The police said the operations ta...
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