Tag: Treason
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Children as coup plotters – By Etim Etim
The Nigerian Police routinely outcompetes itself in absurdities, but the arraignment of 30 children last week in Abuja by the police for allegedly plotting a coup to topple the Tinubu administration was the lowest point the police has ever sunk to. It is the biggest embarrassment and ridicule this country has been thrown into in…
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Treasonable teenagers and other matters – By Hope Eghagha
Adiele: Nigeria is a crime scene. We must start documenting evidence against the day of reckoning. We hope that some day all the criminals will be arrested and brought to trial. Looting of the nation’s coffers. Impunity at the highest level.
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*52 Kids detained on alleged charges of treason, minister assures of fair judicial process*
The Ministry of Women Affairs expresses deep concern over the recent detention of 52 children who were reportedly arrested on August 3, 2024, during the End Bad Governance protest in Kano and Kaduna states. Public concern about the treatment, safety, and rights of these detained children is duly acknowledged, and the Ministry is taking active…
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Days of rage when reason is treason – By Owei Lakemfa
THE thuggish criminality in the United Kingdom exempted, mass protests have been sweeping through many countries with people standing up for their right to decent lives. Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Uganda, Sudan, Eswatini, South Africa and, of course, Bangladesh.
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Court discharges Sowore, Bakare, orders DSS to release seized items
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, discharged Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare of alleged treasonable felony charge by the Attorney-General.of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling after counsel for the AGF, A.R.
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FG terminates treason charge against Sowore
The Federal Government has terminated the treasonable felony case instituted against politician and media owner, Omoyele Sowore. The decision to discontinue the trial was communicated to the Federal High Court in Abuja via a notice of
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Putin accuses Wagner mercenaries of treason, vows to punish takeover of Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the armed rebellion, led by Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, is a `stab in the back` Putin, in a televised address to the Russians on Saturday, said that necessary orders have been given to the troops to neutralise those who have orchestrated the armed rebellion. The president addressed the…
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Peter Obi replies Lai Mohammed over allegation of treason
Finally, Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election has replied Lai Mohammed after the Minister of Information and Culture accused him of treason.
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BREAKING: Peter Obi, Datti Baba-Ahmed accused of treason
Mr Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections and his running mate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed have been said to have committed treason.
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Biafra’s sovereignty and independence is untouchable- IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reiterated that its stand on Biafra’s sovereignty and independence is untouchable and real. The group in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said it is currently conducting an international information campaign tailored towards demanding the release of its leader, Mazi Nnmadi Kanu. It said…