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May

08

2024

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Lagos Govt Admits Dumping 372 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars

Environment, Human Rights, News Flash

Lagos Government Admits Dumping 371 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars The Lagos State government after a long silence has confirmed the relocation of 371 residents whom it described as “miscreants, beggars and destitute persons” back to their states. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State stated that the Lagos State government promised to investigate the alleged deportation of youths from the state to Ilesa town. The Nigeria Police Force in conjunction with the Lagos State Task Force packed hundreds of residents and young people from the streets of the state on Friday and dumped them in Osun State. One…

Apr

18

2024

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Oyo Police Arraign 29 Yoruba Nation Agitators

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash, South West

Oyo Police Arraign 29 Yoruba Nation Agitators About 29 Yoruba Nation agitators were, on Wednesday, arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for their involvement and roles in the failed invasion of the Governor’s Office and the state House of Assembly. The case, with charge number Mi/520c/2024, is between the Commissioner of Police and the 29 suspects. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, some masked persons suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators invaded the state secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, to hoist their flag before the joint security personnel demobilised them. They were arraigned on seven counts of…

Apr

04

2024

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Sunday Igboho Sues Aare Onakakanfo Of Yorubaland, Gani Adams Over Alleged Defamation; Seeks N500 Million Damages

Culture, Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash

Sunday Igboho Sues Aare Onakakanfo Of Yorubaland, Gani Adams Over Alleged Defamation; Seeks N500Million In Damages Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has sued the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams for allegedly defaming his character. This was seen in a court process filed by Igboho’s team of lawyers led by J. A.Sanusi. The court document obtained by SaharaReporters on Wednesday shows the suit was filed at the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan. The separatist leader prayed that the court should award a compensation of N500 million against Gani Adams for the alleged defamatory…

Apr

01

2024

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Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Abia State, FGN, Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash

TIME TO FREE OUR PRISONER OF CONSCIENCE, MAZI NNAMDI KANU. The latest call by the leader of the pan Yoruba socio cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo for the Tinubu government to unconditionally release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from unjustified detention is patriotic, statesmanly, auspicious and very commendable. Sunday Igboho, another pan Yoruba audacious voice and freedom fighter have not rested since returning from self imposed exile after regaining his freedom from Benin Republic prison with as many demonstrable and patriotic calls for the Tinubu government to expeditiously free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from continued detention. The leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ahaejiagamba…

Mar

20

2024

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Transfer Me To Kuje Prison Not DSS Custody – Kanu Begs Court

Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, Security

Transfer Me To Kuje Prison Not DSS Custody - Nnamdi Kanu Begs Court The incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has requested the Federal High Court to transfer him to Kuje prison. He claimed that the Department of State Services lacks adequate medical facilities for his treatment and suggested that there is a plot for him to perish while in DSS custody. “People will come to see me they will not allow them. They don’t have a medical facility. I have congestive heart failure. They are patching me up. “My foot is swollen. I asked…

Mar

20

2024

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I Will Return Peace To South East 2 Minutes After My Release – Nnamdi Kanu Boasts

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, Judiciary, News Flash, South East

I Will Return Peace To Southeast Two Minutes After My Release – Nnamdi Kanu Boasts The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has promised to restore peace in the south-east region of Nigeria. Kanu disclosed this on Tuesday, moments after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, dismissed his fresh application to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the FG preferred against him. The IPOB leader who was first arrested by security agents in Lagos on October 14, 2015, has been in detention since June 29, 2021. Trial Justice…

Mar

11

2024

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Baby Factory In Aba: We Are Determined To Protect Every Abia Girl-Child Against Violence And Sexual Abuse – Mrs. Priscilla Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, Human Rights, News Flash

BABY FACTORY IN ABA: WE ARE DETERMINED TO PROTECT EVERY ABIA GIRL-CHILD AGAINST VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE-ABIA FIRST LADY, MRS. PRISCILLA OTTI ASSURES. The wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti has expressed the determination of the present Abia state government to protect every Abia Girl-child against all forms of violence and sexual Exploitation. Mrs. Otti stated this while addressing the media following the discovery of a Baby Factory in Aba recently. The First Lady expressed sadness that while the world was preparing to celebrate the 2024 edition of International Women Day Celebration, some nefarious persons…

Mar

01

2024

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NAPTIP Arrests 2 Suspects For Allegedly Selling 3-Month-Old Baby For N2 Million

Crime, Human Rights, News Flash

NAPTIP Arrests Two Suspects For Allegedly Selling 3-Month-Old Baby For N2 Million The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested two women in connection with the alleged sale of a 3-month-old baby for N2 million in Ekiti State. Following a tip-off, the arrests were made in collaboration with the Ekiti State Liaison Office. The suspects were identified as Ifeoma Ejide, who allegedly sold the baby, and Mrs Funmilayo Ibitoye, who was suspected of buying the baby for N2 million. The operation was carried out by NAPTIP operatives, led by Mr. Emuze John from NAPTIP Headquarters,…

Feb

27

2024

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Order Release Of Nnamdi Kanu Now – Sunday Igboho Urges Tinubu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, News Flash

Yoruba Nation Activist, Sunday Igboho Urges Tinubu To Order Release Of Nnamdi Kanu Sunday Igboho Sunday Igboho was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic on Monday night while he tried to travel.Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Igboho urged the Tinubu-led Federal Government to drop the treasonable charges against Kanu. In a video released on Monday, Igboho emphasized that releasing Kanu is crucial to attending to his failing health. He stressed that Kanu, like himself,…

Feb

17

2024

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Sowore Called For The Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Detained IPOB Leader

Human Rights, News Flash, South East

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sowore made this plea during an interview on Arise Television, emphasizing that justice is crucial for peace and progress in Nigeria. "I would like to take this opportunity to request the release of Nnamdi Kanu. It is time for reason to prevail in the Nnamdi Kanu situation. This entire ordeal has been unnecessary," Sowore stated. He further added, "If you are not going to…