Tag: Detention
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Human rights violations: IGP warns his men against incessant detentions
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a stern reminder to all members of the Nigeria Police Force regarding the importance of respecting the fundamental rights in the context of pre-trial detentions. The IGP in a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, ACP, emphasized…
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Just in: Simon Ekpa reportedly regains freedom from detention
Self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, has been reportedly released from detention after being arrested over allegations of terrorism-related activities. The news of Ekpa’s release has sparked reactions from his supporters. One supporter, identified as @mazichidera101 on X (formerly Twitter), celebrated the development, addressing Ekpa as “Phenomenal Prime Minister” and…
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DISOWNED! IPOB distance self Simon Ekpa amid Finland detention
Barely 24hours after his detention, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by detained Nnamdi Kanu has again dissociated itself from Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In Exile (BRGIE) and his operations. Recall the media has reported on Thursday that Finland district court in Lahti ordered that he should be…
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How I was treated in detention – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat artiste and the son of Legendary musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti has recounted his experience in police detention. Recall that the singer was remanded at the State Criminal Investigations and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos on the orders of the Yaba Chief Magistrate Court for assaulting a police officer in a viral…
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BREAKING: Seun Kuti released after 8 days detention
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has been released on Tuesday night on bail, from the detention of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos.o
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Blessing CEO regains freedom after spending days in detention
Self-styled relationship coach and social media influencer, Blessing ‘CEO’ Okoro, has been freed Blessing CEO was remanded in prison on April 1, 2023, over alleged cyber-bullying of Folashade Samuels, the sister of late Bimbo Ogbonna, wife of auto dealer, IVD.
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Police Command denies walking out magistrate from detention facility
The Police Command in Lagos State says that no Area Commander walked out any magistrate from inspecting detention facilities at any police station in the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. Hundeyin said that the command’s attention was drawn to a news item making…
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BREAKING: EFCC releases former House of Reps Speaker, Patricia Etteh
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Patricia Olubunmi Etteh. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports EFCC detained Etteh on suspicious and shady financial involvement with Phil Jin Projects Limited.
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Gani Adams raises concerns over continued detention of Sunday Igboho
Aare Ona-Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, raised concerns over the continuous detention of Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Igboho. Adams, in a statement by his Special Assistan
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Just In: Benin Republic extends Sunday Igboho’s detention
The Government of the Republic of Benin has extended the detention of Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho by six months. The Counsel for the detained activist, Chief Yomi Aliyu SAN confirmed the