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  • Ousted Gabon president, Bongo calls on public to protest against his arrest [Video]

    Ousted Gabon president, Bongo calls on public to protest against his arrest [Video]

    Hours after military leaders seized power in Gabon, President Ali Bongo issued a plea to the public from where he is being held under house arrest.

    Bongo called on the people of Gabon to “make noise,” saying in a brief video he had been illegally detained at his residence.

    Bongo was accused of high treason, the group of high-ranking officers said.

    The group added that other government officials as well as Bongo’s son, Nouredine Bongo, had been arrested.

    Earlier, the military leaders in Gabon announced they seized power, days after the central African nation’s presidential election which confirmed President Ali Bongo Ondimba’s third term.

    The election results had been falsified, a group of officers said.

    State institutions had been dissolved with immediate effect, the election results annulled and the country’s borders closed, said the group, which called itself the Committee for Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI).

    The CTRI had decided to “put an end to the current regime.”

    The announcement came a few hours after the electoral authority declared Bongo the winner of the election with 64.27 per cent of the vote.

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  • Abuja building collapse: Wike orders arrest of landlord, victims count losses

    Abuja building collapse: Wike orders arrest of landlord, victims count losses

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike has, ordered the arrest of the owner of the two-storey building that collapsed on Wednesday night at Lagos Street, Garki Village, Abuja.

    The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FCT FEMA) said in a statement that two victims have died, while 37 others were evacuated and taken to the hospital.

    Wike, who gave the order when he visited the scene of the incident on Thursday, also asked the Permanent Secretary, FCT Administration, Mr Adesola Olusade, to pay the medical bills of those hospitalised.

    The minister also urged the Department of Development Control, FCTA, to urgently resettle the residents of the community.

    He urged stakeholders to work with government officials for the interest of everyone.

    “This is what we are talking about; people just built houses without due diligence to minimum standards.

    “This is why cities are planned – forestall this kind of incidents.

    “I sympathise with those who lost their lives while the medical bills of those in the hospitals will be paid immediately,” he said.

    Earlier, the Director, Development Control, Mr Mukhtar Galadima, had explained that the area was unplanned and houses an indigenous community.

    Galadima said that the two-storey building was multipurpose and was for both residential and commercial use.

    The permanent secretary commended security agencies and some contractors who came out in their numbers to render support in evacuating the rubbles and search for more victims.

    Also, the Director-General, FCT FEMA, Dr Idriss Abass, said that relevant agencies had been on ground since the occurrence of the incident, to rescue the victims.

    Abass said that efforts were still ongoing “to ensure that no one is left under the rubbles”.

    Meanwhile, some of the victims, who spoke with NAN said that they lost their investments and properties to the incident, and called for government support.

    One of them, Ms Glory Perekeme, who operates a restaurant and a bar at the building, said she lost about N5 million as she could not take anything from her restaurant.

    “I closed for business around 10:00 p.m. and was on my way home when I received a call that the building had collapsed and my investment gone.

    “I am still in shock; and I don’t even know where to start from.

    “I really need assistance. Government should come to our aid so we can start all over again,” she said.

    Another victim, Mrs Ann Anyi, who owned a laundry and sells shoes, said that she lost everything to the incident.

    “I have been crying since I got the news of the incident in the midnight.

    “I am just hoping that when the rescue operation is over, I will be able to salvage something from the rubbles,” she said.

  • Seun Kuti’s Lawyers Condemn Police Parade and Handcuffing

    Seun Kuti’s Lawyers Condemn Police Parade and Handcuffing

    Lawyers representing Seun Kuti, the renowned musician and activist, have expressed their disapproval of the police’s decision to parade and handcuff their client.

    The condemnation comes in response to an incident that occurred on Saturday, May 13, 2023, when Seun had an encounter with a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge.

    Earlier today, Seun reported himself to the Commissioner of Police at the Police Command in Ikeja, accompanied by his legal representatives, Femi Akinyemi from Falana and Falana chambers.

    However, instead of facing interrogation at the station, it was decided that he would be transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Unit at Panti, Yaba.

    Prior to his transfer, Seun was subjected to a public parade, during which he was handcuffed, and his photograph was taken by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), David Hundeyin.The photograph was then shared with the media.

    This action has raised concerns among Seun’s legal team regarding the violation of Section 9 of the Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, which explicitly prohibits the parade of criminal suspects in Lagos State.

    A Senior Advocate of Nigeria Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, the lead counsel representing Seun criticised the police for disregarding the law they are meant to uphold.

    He highlighted that the police’s decision to handcuff the musician was also illegal, as it contravenes Section 5 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.

    Olumide-Fusika emphasised that according to law, Seun is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and therefore subjecting him to such treatment before the completion of the legal process was unjust.

    Following the parade, Seun was then transported from Ikeja to Panti in a long convoy of heavily armed personnel. He is currently being held at the Panti police formation while awaiting the next steps in the legal process.

    The legal team of Seun now awaits the actions of the police in relation to the alleged misdemeanor.

  • Seun Kuti: Police action violates Sec 5 of the Admin of Criminal Justice Law -Lawyer

    Seun Kuti: Police action violates Sec 5 of the Admin of Criminal Justice Law -Lawyer

    Counsel to Seun Kuti, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN has said the action so far by the police on his client violates Section 5 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.

    In a statement he said: “Following his encounter with a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday the 13th May, 2023, my client, Mr. Seun Kuti reported himself in the office of the Commissioner of Police at the Police Command, Ikeja, at 8 am today Monday May 15, 2023.

    “I accompanied him to the Ikeja police station together with another lawyer, Mr. Femi Akinyemi from Falana and Falana chambers.

    “However, there was no
    interrogation as it was decided he would be moved to the Force Criminal Investigation Unit at Panti, Yaba.

    “Before his movement, Mr. Seun Kuti, was handcuffed and his photograph taken in the open by the Lagos PPRO, Mr. David Hundeyin who coordinated the parade and apparently shared the photograph of his parade in the media.

    “Mr. Kuti is presumed innocent until the contrary is proved by the State. Therefore, the decision of the police to subject him to the media parade violates section 9 of the Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, which has prohibited any form of parade of criminal suspects in Nigeria in Lagos State.

    ” The Police is supposed to enforce the Law, but prefers to disrespect and break it so casually and randomly. A Police institution that has no respect for the law it exists to enforce is not a good example to alleged law breakers.

    “The decision of the police to handcuff Mr. Kuti is equally illegal as it constitutes a violation of Section 5 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law.

    “After handcuffing him, the Police then drove him in a long convoy of heavily armed personnel from Ikeja to Panti Lagos, where he was again displayed for viewing to the men and officers of that police formation, and is currently held.

    “We await the next move of the Police on the misdemeanor alleged against Mr. Seun Kuti.

    SGD:

    Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN.

  • Seun Kuti handcuffed, detained; Police release statement

    Seun Kuti handcuffed, detained; Police release statement

    The Police Command in Lagos State said the Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, who allegedly assaulted a police officer, turned in himself to the police on Monday.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin.

    Hundeyin said that Kuti, in the company of his lawyer and family representatives, were at the Lagos Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja at the early hours of Monday and was placed under arrest in line with the law.

    He said the command appreciated the public for their concern and assured that the ongoing investigation would be detailed, transparent and professionally pursued.

    “Justice will be manifestly served for all parties involved,” he said.

    The Inspector-General of Police, I-G Usman Baba, on Saturday ordered the arrest of the Afrobeat musician for allegedly assaulting a police officer on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

    The Police Service Commission (PSC), which also condemned the alleged assault, commended the I-G for promptly ordering Seun’s arrest and prosecution.

    Mr Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has revealed that Seun requested for his legal services after the I-G’s order to immediately arrest the singer.

    Falana said: “I am his lawyer and he has briefed me. He certainly has evidence.

    “This is not the first time he is dealing with the police.”

    The lawyer added that the embattled singer would turn himself in on Monday.

  • Three arrested after seven men allegedly gang-rape 14-Year- Old girl in Oshogbo

    Three arrested after seven men allegedly gang-rape 14-Year- Old girl in Oshogbo

    Three young men who allegedly gang-raped a teenage girl and threatened to kill her have been arrested in Oshogbo, the Osun State Capital.

    The 14-year-old victim was reportedly on her way to the tailoring shop were she was an apprentice on 12 February 2023 when one of the suspects identified as Usman Abiodun Alowonle, accosted and lured her to a hotel and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

    Usman was known to the victim and had earlier professed love to her, but she turned down his advances.

    Soon after he had his way with her, six of his friends entered the room and scornfully made jest of her and threatened to release photos and videos of her nudity unless they also slept with her.

    Held down and with her mouth sealed, all six men reportedly gang-raped the victim and repeatedly at least three other times, each time recording the ordeal and threatening to release or kill her if she spoke out.

    She eventually braved up and confided in a friend who contacted Value Female Network, a Non-Governmental Organisation that is concerned with advancing who reported the incident to the Department of State Security Service in Osogbo, Osun State.

    Three of the seven suspects were arrested on 31st March 2023 and detained by the Department of State Service; three others are on the run, while one is said to have mysteriously died.

    The investigating team also found that aside from the recorded videos on their phones, the perpetrators are also into internet fraud.

    On the 4th of April, 2023, three of the perpetrators – Usman Abiodun Alowonle, Malik Tunde kazeem and Sadiq Ademola Bello were arraigned in magistrate court Osogbo.

    After the magistrate, Justice Olusegun Ayilara heard from the defendants, he denied their bail application and remanded the perpetrators at the Nigerian Correctional Center in Ilesa till the next court hearing scheduled for 5th June 2023.

    Speaking with the press, the Executive Director of Value Female Network Costly Aderibigbe-Saba, reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that the victim gets medical support and justice is seen to be served.

  • Controversial singer, Portable to enjoy weekend in police cell

    Controversial singer, Portable to enjoy weekend in police cell

    After the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum given to controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, by the police, he has been arrested and would be charged to court.

    Recall that the police had asked the ‘Zazoo Zehh’ crooner to turn himself in following allegations of assault. The singer would now remain in police custody till Monday.

    Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the singer’s arrest on Friday, adding that he is now at the State Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

    In an earlier report on Tuesday, the artiste was seen in two videos verbally assaulting and rough handling some police officers at his bar in Sango Ota, Ogun State. However, he claimed that “for no reason”, an alleged Internet fraudster had brought the police officers to his bar to arrest him and his staff members.

    According to Oyeyemi, Portable was invited following a petition by a young studio owner who claimed that Portable together with his aides beat him to stupor and locked his studio.

    He added that all the summons that were sent to the singer, he did not honour any of them.

  • Police invade Portable’s bar, singer resists arrest (VIDEO)

    Police invade Portable’s bar, singer resists arrest (VIDEO)

    Nigerian controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has resisted an arrest attempt on him by some police officers at his Ogun State bar.

    The Zazu crooner seen in a live video on Tuesday, challenged the authority of the policemen as they tried to cart him away with his people.

    In a video, the singer claimed a ‘Yahoo’ boy brought the policemen to take him, meanwhile, he claimed he has made all his money through legit means, and the person behind the arrest was someone he had helped and even advised to go into music instead of internet fraud.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had reported that the singer, who is increasing his business portfolio, had launched a new bar to the excitement of his fans.

    He revealed the good news on his Instagram page moments ago as he shared videos of the bar.

    Sharing important advice with his millions of followers, Portable told them to never stop believing in miracle and hoping.

    “Never stop believing hope miracle happen everyday Oluwa let my tomorrow better pass today. Who get God no dey carry last. There’s no competition because nobody can be me zazuu odogwu club and restaurant loading opening soon”, he captioned the video,” he posted.

    However, online critics took to his comment section to fault him for his poor taste of design.

    Many mocked him for designing his bar like a dining room and using flowers case as decor for a bar.

    “You wan host family conference?”, One Only1biggest

    One Horlanum wrote, “So na for trenches package his bar this much

    “Lai Shey conference meeting. Portable Mapami Now”, One Johnsynarno wrote

    One Abdul Hadi wrote, “Everybody is on a high table at Portable bar

    “Na bar be this or eatery”, One Sam Lahache wrote.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Portable became famous after contributing to the song “ZaZoo Zehh” featuring Olamide and Nigerian dancer Poco Lee.

    During his early stage of fame, he became well known for calling out his business partners on social media for scamming him on business deals such as artist management and also on his Instagram handle where he mostly does all his controversial activities.

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  • Interpol arrests corps member behind ‘Gistlover’

    Interpol arrests corps member behind ‘Gistlover’

    A member of the National Youths Service Corps, Mr. Emeh Nnamdi, who was declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force for impersonation and defamation of character, has been arrested.

    Nnamdi was reported to have been arrested during a joint operation by INTERPOL operatives of Benin Republic and Nigeria on Friday, March 3, 2023.

    The 26-year-old corps member had been declared wanted on February 20, 2023, by the Anambra State Police Command on the offence of unlawful possession of a firearm, money laundering, defamation of character, fraud, and impersonation.

    He was also wanted in connection with allegations he made via his Gistlover Instagram handle, that top police officers in the state Police Command were involved in kidnapping, killing of suspects, and human organ harvesting after extorting them.

    The Nigerian police Force had launched a full-scale investigation into the said allegations.

    It was gathered that Nnamdi is an IT expert serving as a tracker in the Anambra State Police Command.

    According to the report, the suspect is currently in police custody in Abuja.

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  • Just In: Simon Ekpa arrested by Finnish govt

    Just In: Simon Ekpa arrested by Finnish govt

    Finnish authorities have arrested pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa.

    According to a Finland news outlet HS, the police escorted the separatist out of his apartment in Lahti on Thursday.

    Criminal Investigator, Tommi Reen from the Central Criminal Police told the HS news outlet that the Keskusrikospoliisi (KRP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Finland had a police operation in a private apartment in the centre of Lahti.

    The platform claimed that they had gone to Ekpa’s residence for an interview but the Finland police, KRP, surprisingly answered when the HS team rang the separatist bell.

    Details to follow…