Evening recap: Falana faults NBA over George Weah invitation, Poco Lee’s management clears drink-spiking claims, other top stories

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticized the Nigerian Bar Association for extending an invitation to former Liberian President George Weah to speak at their annual conference. Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that the current administration, led by President Bola Tinubu, inherited an economy that was "in shambles."

In Oyo State, Sunday Igboho and some local residents managed to thwart a police attempt to arrest Isese advocate Tani Olohun. Meanwhile, Poco Lee's management has refuted allegations of drink spiking, with the UK court confirming his scheduled appearance on September 15 for assault charges. Additionally, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Atiba University in Oyo State has stirred controversy by making remarks to protesting law students, describing them as "intellectually bankrupt."