1 hour ago Terrorism: 888 Suspects Acquitted, 742 Convicted Since 2017 — Federal Gov’t

The Federal Government has subjected 1,743 suspected terrorists to trial in six phases since 2017 to date. A total of 742 convictions were secured, while 888 suspects have been discharged and acquitted due to lack of evidence, among other reasons. Meanwhile, 92 trials have been adjourned to future dates. The Director of Public Prosecution of […]

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1 hour ago Alleged terrorism: Court orders remand of suspects linked to Bello Turji

Tribune Online Alleged terrorism: Court orders remand of suspects linked to Bello Turji A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of four suspected terrorists linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, in Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. The trial Judge, Justice Emeka Nwite made the order in a short ruling on Monday, after the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 11-count terrorism charges slammed […] Alleged terrorism: Court orders remand of suspects linked to Bello Turji Tribune Online

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1 hour ago Court orders remand of suspected bandits linked to bandit kingpin, Turji

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of four suspected terrorists linked to the notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, in Kuje Correctional Centre. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, issued the remand order after the alleged bandits took their pleas. All four defendants present in court pleaded not guilty to the Read More

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2 hours ago Kano govt outlaws marriages between intending couples with similar sickle cell causing genotypes

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The Kano State government has prohibted marriages between intending couples with similar genotypes that could lead to the birth of children with sickle cell anaemia. A statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity to the State Governor,  Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said on Monday that the policy was intended to […] The post Kano govt outlaws marriages between intending couples with similar sickle cell causing genotypes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 hours ago IGP Unveils Police Insurance Firm, Decorates 26 Promoted Senior Officers

The inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetekun, has unveiled the Police Insurance Company Ltd, which is aimed at securing the future of the families of Police officers and Nigerians at large. Speaking at the unveiling event in Abuja on Monday, the IGP said the concept of establishing the insurance company was conceived six years ago […]

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6 hours ago JUST IN: Court grants Speed Darlington bail after one month in detention

Popular controversial rapper, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after nearly a month in police custody. The rapper was arrested on November 27 while performing at a show in Owerri, Imo State. His arrest was connected to an alleged abuse of Afrofusion star, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy. Darlington’s counsel, Deji Read More

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6 hours ago Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution

Tribune Online Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, has criticised the recent directive issued by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, which imposes restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Tribune Online reports that at least 57 lives have been lost in three separate stampedes during the […] Stampedes: Peter Obi criticises IGP over restrictions on palliatives distribution Tribune Online

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7 hours ago Don’t stifle generosity, Peter Obi criticises IG’s directive on palliative distribution

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed concerns over the recent directive by the Inspector General of Police imposing restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the less privileged. Obi shared his thoughts in a statement on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Monday, describing the directive as “disturbing.” He said although the directive was aimed at Read More

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7 hours ago IGP’s Restrictions Against Giving Out Palliatives Will Discourage Philanthropists From Helping The Vulnerable – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for imposing restrictions on the distribution of palliatives to the poor. Obi described the move, via X on Monday as “unnecessary bureaucracy” that could discourage philanthropists from helping vulnerable citizens. The criticism comes after a series of tragic incidents, […] The post IGP’s Restrictions Against Giving Out Palliatives Will Discourage Philanthropists From Helping The Vulnerable – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 hours ago Palliatives: IGP’s directive open to abuse, could discourage charity – Peter Obi

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has warned that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s recent directive on palliatives distribution exercises could discourage charity to the poor during the festive period. Obi said this in a statement posted on X on Monday. In a Saturday statement, Force […] The post Palliatives: IGP’s directive open to abuse, could discourage charity – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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