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Twitter Still Being Used to Criticise Us – FG

23Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Communication, Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Twitter Still Being Used to Criticise Us – FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that Nigerians are still making use of Twitter to criticise government policies despite its ban. This was disclosed in a counter-affidavit deposed by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Federal Government in response to an originating motion filed by human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, according to PUNCH. Recall that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration had in June 2021 suspended Twitter, saying it threatened its corporate existence. The platform was suspended after Twitter deleted a statement tweeted by President Muhammadu Buhari, which many Nigerians found distasteful. But since the ban, many Nigerians have bypassed the Twitter suspension by using Virtual Private N...

Sunday Igboho’s Hearing Adjourned Till Monday Says Beninese Lawyer

23Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Breaking News, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Sunday Igboho’s Hearing Adjourned Till Monday Says Beninese Lawyer

The hearing of the charges brought against Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, till Monday, 26 July, by the Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic. His Beninese lawyer, Rafael Huvehnou, confirmed this in a chat with SaharaReporters, noting that will remain in police custody till the said date. Huvehnou said if Igboho is found guilty, he will be sanctioned accordingly but if otherwise, he will be set free. He said, “I have to respect the secret of instruction but what I can tell you is that his wife has been released since she has not committed any offence and there’s no complaint whatsoever against her. Also, her passport has been returned to her but Igboho will remain in police custody till Monday, 26th of July. “If he is found guilty of the charges ...

Zuma To Attend Brother’s Funeral From Jail – SA Govt

22Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Judiciary, News, South Africa

Zuma To Attend Brother’s Funeral From Jail – SA Govt

Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma who is serving a jail sentence will attend his brother’s funeral on Thursday from after he was granted compassionate leave, the government disclosed. The 79-year-old former leader was incarcerated for 15 months for contempt of court last month after snubbing graft investigators probing his presidency. He turned himself in on July 8 at a jail in the eastern town of Estcourt, around an hour’s drive from his rural Nkandla home. His incarceration sparked riots and looting that escalated into the worst violence since the end of apartheid, killing at least 276 people, according to the official count. “As a short-term, low-risk classified inmate, Mr Zuma’s application for compassionate leave was processed and approved,” the department of co...

Igboho: Benin Republic Snub Nigerian Govt’s Extradition Request, May Free Him Today

22Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Igboho: Benin Republic Snub Nigerian Govt’s Extradition Request, May Free Him Today

The attempt by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to extradite Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, to Nigeria from Benin Republic has suffered a setback. Authorities in the neighbouring West African nation have insisted on a fair trial for Igboho before yielding to the demand, SaharaReporters has gathered. The Beninoise government said it won't handle a request for extradition without first trying him for the local offense he was arrested for. Recall that Igboho was arrested on Monday night in Cadjèhoun Airport, Cotonou with a "fake" Beninese passport while trying to flee to Germany. He is expected to be arraigned for immigration-related offenses in Benin Republic later today after a spirited move by the Buhari government to bring him back to...

Nigerians Protest In Israel Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention

20Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Nigerians Protest In Israel Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention

Nigerians mostly from South-East and South-West extraction turned out in their numbers on Tuesday to protest in Tel Aviv, Israel, against the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The protesters chanted “Free Nnamdi Kanu” as they marched from the Phillipino Garden and headed for the British Embassy on Hayakon Street, Tel Aviv. According to a Facebook live video seen by SaharaReporters, the protesters wore Biafran flags and marched on the road as they sang solidarity songs. There have been protests within and outside Nigeria since the arrest of Kanu on June 18. Recall that Nigerians living in London, United Kingdom, had on July 1 also protested. Some of the protesters waved the Biafran flag in a video obtained by SaharaReport...

Igboho Aides’ Trial Fixed For Sallah Day – Lawyer

19Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Igboho Aides’ Trial Fixed For Sallah Day – Lawyer

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed the trial of 12 associates of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, detained by the Department of State Services for Tuesday, July 20, 2021 (Sallah day) according to one of the counsels for the applicants, Pelumi Olajengbesi. Olajengbesi disclosed this in an interview with Punch on Sunday. But a source within the court who spoke under the condition of anonymity said the judges are critical of the case because of its sensitive nature. The source said, “In fact, two judges initially declined to take up the suit when it was assigned to their courts before it was taken up by Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court 9, Abuja.” Recall that at least a dozen of Igboho’s associates were arrested and det...

Kanu: Britain, Law Firm Express Interest to Take Over case

16Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, Human Rights, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Kanu: Britain, Law Firm Express Interest to Take Over case

The British High Commission and a law firm based in London, Bindmans, have asked for the permission of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kan, to take over his trial. Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s Nigerian counsel had on Wednesday delivered two forms to Kanu during a visit to the office of the Department of State Services, where the IPOB leader is being held, Punch reports. According to Ejimakor, the Federal Government would be served with a summon to transfer Kanu to the United Kingdom, where another case would be heard over the manner of his arrest and extradition to Nigeria. He said, “I went to visit him on Wednesday and went with two forms. One was the consular consent form that the British High Commission required that he signs to consent to consular ass...

Ohanaeze Speaks On Meeting Malami Over Kanu’s Detention

13Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Ohanaeze Speaks On Meeting Malami Over Kanu’s Detention

The office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has reportedly said the legal team of the Igbo socio-political group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo met with him to monitor the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This was contained in a statement issued by Jibrilu Gwandu, the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Office of the AGF. According to the statement, the position of Ohanaeze Ndigbo on the issue of Kanu was a testament to their recognition of belonging to Nigeria and succumbing to the rule of law. The statement partly read, "The group showed a mature departure from the mindset of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra when Ohanaeze said they 'do not support the use of any form of vio...

Naira Marley’s Internet Fraud Trial Adjourned Till October 5

13Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Naira Marley’s Internet Fraud Trial Adjourned Till October 5

The Federal High Court Ikoyi, Lagos State has adjourned till October 5, 2021, for the continuation of the trial of popular Nigerian musician, Afeez Adeshina Fashola, otherwise known as Naira Marley, who is facing trial on an 11-count charge of credit card fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Naira Marley debunked all the charges levelled against him when he was arraigned in 2019. The prosecution had presented two witnesses, Nuru Buhari Dalhatu and Augustine Anosike, both forensic experts with the EFCC, since the commencement of the trial. Read Also: Police Arrest Immigration Officer For Raid On Justice Odili’s Home The witnesses told the court how Naira Marley had allegedly frequently visited sites where stolen credit cards were trade...

Igboho’s Aides Ask Court to Order Their Release

10Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Igboho’s Aides Ask Court to Order Their Release

The 12 aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, arrested by the Department of State Services during a raid on Igboho’s Ibadan home have asked to be taken before the Federal High Court in Abuja and be granted bail. The detainees, who been in the custody of the DSS since the past week in a suit filed by their counsel, Chief Yomi Alliyu, SAN, on Friday demanded to be set free. Alliyu argued that his clients’ continued incarceration without being charged to court breached the provisions of the law stipulating that suspects should be arraigned before acc ourt within 24 hours of their arrest. Among the plaintiffs are Abdullateef Ofeyagbe, Amoda Babatunde (alias Lady K), Tajudeen Erinoyen, Diekola Ademola, Abideen Shittu, Jamiu Noah, Ayobami Dona...