Month: August 2021
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How and when Kyari can be lawfully extradited (2)
AFE ON THURSDAY LAST WEEK, I commenced a discussion on the statutory regime of extradition in Nigeria, with the case of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari in perspective. As already discussed, extradition of a fugitive criminal is premised on either international comity or by the provision of an existing treaty between nations, and in Nigeria,…
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Video: Moment Marauding Cow Disrupts Parade Competition at Ogun NYSC Orientation Camp
A trending video has shown moment a marauding cow disrupted parade competition at the NYSC orientation camp in Ogun State. The cow went out in search of someone or something to attack. The cow was however apprehended by the corp members and the military officers on ground.
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Video: Missed What Lai Mohammed Said About Lifting of Twitter Suspension? Watch Here
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Twitter Reacts To FG’s Latest Move
Microblogging platform, Twitter says it has not reached any deal with the Buhari regime for the unblocking of its services in Nigeria. On June 5, the Nigerian government announced the suspension of the popular microblogging site from Nigeria, citing activities that threatens the country’s corporate existence on the platform. The ban came a day after…
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Why Reported Cases Of COVID-19 Keep Rising in NYSC Orientation Camps, FG
The Federal Government on Wednesday says consistent testing and non-compliance to non-pharmaceutical interventions are responsible for high reported cases of COVID-19 at the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camps. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, told newsmen in Abuja that scaling up of COVID-19 testing in various orientation camps across the country…
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8 Herdsmen Remanded For Allegedly Kidnapping Ex-Minister’s Son in Oyo
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered the remand of eight herdsmen who allegedly kidnapped the son of a former Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, in June 2020. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O. O Ogunkanmi, ordered the remand of the suspects who were charged for 26-count bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and…
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Twitter Ban: FG Updates Nigerians
The federal government Wednesday hinted that the suspension of Twitter’s activities in Nigeria will soon be lifted following an agreement that has been reached in most areas of contention with the platform. Minister of Information and Culture, Lal Mohammed, disclosed this while briefing correspondents at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided…
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College Worker Arrested in Ogun for Allegedly Raping Student in File Room
The Ogun Police Command has arrested an administrative staff of the College of Health Technology, Ilese, Ogun state, Olawale Jamiu for allegedly raping a student of the college (name withheld). The 39-year-old staff allegedly raped the victim when she went to collect her school file from the office of the suspect. The Police Public Relations…
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How 16-year-old Girl Set Friend Ablaze in Kwara
An Ilorin Magistrate court on Tuesday remanded a sixteen-year-old girl, (name withheld), for allegedly setting her colleague, Fatimoh Jako ablaze over a minor misunderstanding that ensued between them. She was dragged before Magistrate F.O Olokoyo for alleged Criminal Trespass, Mischief by Fire and Culpable Homicide contrary to sections 327, 342 and 221 penal code law.…
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Why I Moved To PSG, Lionel Messi
Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Lionel Messi on a two-year contract with an option of a third year. The club made this known in a statement on its website. “The six-time Ballon d’Or winner is justifiably considered a legend of the game and a true inspiration for those of all ages inside and…