Tag: Igboho

in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has met with the President of the French-speaking West African nation, Patrice Talon. Buratai met with the Beninese President on Tuesday during the official presentation of his letter of credence. Buratai’s meeting with the Beninese President occurred amid the planned extradition of wanted Yoruba nation…

New twist as Benin Republic slams fresh charges on Sunday Igboho

Jul 28, 2021

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There appears to be a new twist in the case of embattled Yoruba agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) standing trial in neighbouring Benin Republic. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG gathered that Igboho who was arrested on July 19 with his wife while attempting to travel to Germany has now been charged with illegal entry into Benin Republic. He is…

Benin court sends Igboho to prison, rejects extradition

Jul 27, 2021

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in Nigeria, Top Story

The Court D’Appal of Cotonou has decided to detain Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho, in prison custody, pending further investigation. The court rejected Nigeria’s request for the immediate extradition of Igboho. The Court, which was expected to start hearing the case at 10:00am, began sitting at 5p.m after the police ejected Igboho’s supporters and journalists.…

JUST IN: Tension as Beninois Court keeps Igboho, supporters waiting; trial maybe adjourned again

Jul 26, 2021

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Indications emerged on Monday that the anticipated trial of the Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho may be adjourned to an unconfirmed date. A source close to the legal team who met with the embattled Yoruba nation activist in the special room where he is being kept since morning said everything suggests the…

Uncertainty in Abuja, Cotonou as Kanu, Igboho’s trials resume today

Jul 26, 2021

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The trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, continues at the Federal High Court, Abuja, today. Also, Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, will continue his trial at a court in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Igboho was arraigned in Benin Republic, at the Cardinal Bernardin International Airport, on…

Nigeria’ll be better if FG dissipated efforts on Igboho, Kanu in solving country issues – Bishop

Jul 25, 2021

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in Nigeria, Top Story

The Bishop of Owo Anglican Diocese, Right Reverend Stephen Fagbemi has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to channel its efforts in resolving some of challenges bedevilling the country. Fagbemi said this during the 3rd session of the 13th Synod of the Diocese of Owo, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) at the Saint Paul’s Church,…

Igboho handcuffed, can’t move, eat but not beaten – Cotonou based lawyer

Jul 24, 2021

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Ibrahim Salami, one of the Cotonou-based lawyers of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has decried the unfair treatment of his client in the custody of Brigade criminelle in Benin Republic. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports the Cotonou Court of Appeal on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the suit involving Igboho to Monday. Salami,…

What South West Governors are doing about Igboho’s case in Benin Republic – Sanwo-Olu

Jul 24, 2021

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in News, Politics, Top Story

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured leaders of the Southwest are working to ensure the release of Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Igboho was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic last Monday on his way to Germany. He is currently facing trial in a Benin Court on…

Spare your enemy, he might become your saviour – Owei Lakemfa

Jul 23, 2021

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