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2Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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#TwitterBan: We are monitoring closely repression, access to information, media freedom and disregard for rule of law in Nigeria – Commonwealth

The Secretary-General of the Cinghas said that they closely monitoring certain repressive developments in Nigeria. This came after an urgent appeal by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) over Twitter ban in the country. SERAP had asked the Commonwealth to "apply its charter and hold the Nigerian government to account over the unlawful suspension of Twitter in Nigeria, and the resulting repression of freedom of expression, access to information and media freedom.” Responding to this, Ms Scotland said; “We are closely monitoring developments around the suspension of Twitter, and allegations of repression of the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, media freedom, as well as disregard for the rule of law in Nigeria. "Please be assured th...

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29Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnapped Kaduna First Class Traditional Ruler Regains Freedom

Gyet Maude, the kidnapped traditional ruler of Jaba Chiefdom in Kaduna State has regained his freedom. LIB had reported that the 83-year-monarch Jaba Chiefdom was kidnapped on Monday July 26, on his farm at Gitata community in Nasarawa State. He was released by his abductors on Wednesday evening, July 28, after spending two days with his abductors who had demanded for N100m ransom. A source within the traditional council, Anthony Maude, told Channels Television that the monarch returned to his palace along with some of his aides. It is however not clear if any ransom was paid or if the royal father was rescued by security operatives.

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22Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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History has revealed that efforts to increase security through clampdown on freedom have threatened both liberty and security – Editors kick against NBC’s directive on reportage of insecurity

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has kicked against National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) directive for broadcast stations to stop reporting details of attacks by bandits and insurgents. Recall that the NBC had in a letter dated July 7 and signed by Francisca Aiyetan, Director of Broadcast Monitoring, directed radio and television stations not to “glamourise the nefarious activities of insurgents, bandits and kidnappers” in their reports. The group which faulted the directive, noted that journalists have a responsibility to help the country cope with the prevailing threat and consequences of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in Nigeria, and would continue to be responsible and responsive in their reports. In a statement released by NGE's President Mustapha Isah and General ...

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16Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Woman Arrested after allegedly Locking up five-year-old Nephew for 6 months in Lagos

A woman has been arrested for allegedly locking up and assaulting her nephew, 5, for 6 months. Sharon Williams, 43, had 5-year-old Micheal Ibiyome living with her in Gberigbe, Ikorodu, Lagos, and allegedly subjected him to abuse a number of times. She also allegedly denied him an education, food, and, love, and freedom to move around. In the latest development, the suspect allegedly used a cutlass to inflict injuries on the back of Ibiyome’s head and a neighbour reported the matter to the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs, which transferred the case to the state Ministry of Youths, Sports and Social Development, Punch reports. The suspect was arrested at her residence around 8pm on Wednesday, July 14. The Lagos State Deputy...

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15Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Stephen was killed in our attempt to escape – Two abducted DELSU students regain freedom, recount ordeal

Two kidnapped students of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Divine Omajuwa and Hamza Hussena Jennifer, have regained freedom. The students of Geology and Pharmacology were abducted by gunmen who also killed their colleague, Stephen Odje, on Sunday morning, July 11, along Oria, a community with less than 15 minutes drive to the university community. Read HERE   Stephen was killed in our attempt to escape - Two abducted DELSU students regain freedom, recount ordeal A student source told Nigerian Tribune on Wednesday that the abducted victims had been released, unhurt. The SUG wrote a letter to the police yesterday giving them 24 hours to work on the release of the abducted students; so with prayers, the kidnappers called and police went to pick them up (location...

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14Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Kidnapped Delta University Students Regain Freedom

The Delta State University (DELSU), students who were kidnapped along the Oria-Abraka Road on Sunday night have regained freedom. The two victims identified as Divine Omajuwa and Husseina Hamza of Geology and Pharmacology Departments respectively were reportedly abducted while on their way to school. They were released on Tuesday at midnight. One of their friends, Stephen Odje, who was in their company, was shot dead during the attack. The acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Bright Edafe confirmed their release, DSP Edafe added that no arrest has been made as investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

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13Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Two kidnapped Kaduna nurses regain freedom after 80 days in bandits’ den

Two nurses who were kidnapped while on night duty at Doka General Hospital in Kajuru area of Kaduna State, have regained freedom after 80 days in bandits’ den. The two nurses identified as Afiniki Bako and Grace Nkut, were kidnapped in April. The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives ( NANNM), Kaduna State Chapter, Chairman Comrade, Ishaku Yakubu said they were released on Saturday, 10th July at about 7:00pm. No additional ransom was paid to the kidnappers apart from the 10 million naira earlier paid to them. Yakubu also disclosed that two motorcycles were given to the bandits before they were released.

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12Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Catholic Priest who was kidnapped by Boko Haram reportedly regains freedom

Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Elijah Wada who was kidnapped by Boko Haram last month has reportedly regained freedom. The Nation reported that Wada was kidnapped on June 30, 2021, along Biu/Damboa road, which he mistakenly followed on his way to Damaturu, Yobe State. The publication reported that they were told by "reliable sources" that the priest regained freedom last Thursday evening, July 8. An official in the Diocese who is not authorised to talk to the media, told The Nation; “The news of the freedom of our brother is true. We thank God for his life. We are grateful to God for the cheering news." It is not clear how the priest was released but there are different narratives on the incident. While others alleged the Diocese paid the ransom for his release, others said the R...

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11Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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We were shackled, beaten with cables, made to sleep under rain in kidnappers’ den – Kaduna Polytechnic abductee shares his experience in the kidnappers’ den

One of the kidnapped students of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria who regained freedom from the kidnappers' den last Thursday, July 8, has shared details of how he and others were tortured by the bandits. The armed bandits on June 10 stormed the school in the night and abducted staff and students of the school. After 28 days of being held captive, they all regained their freedom. In a chat with The Nation, one of the students recounted how they were made to sleep in the open and under rain for 10 out of the 28 days they spent in the bandits’ den. “We handed everything over to God when we realised that there was no way we could escape from the bandits’ camp. In fact, trying to run away was like endangering your life, because there were other camps in the fore...

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7Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnapped Jos lawyer regains freedom

A lawyer who was kidnapped by gunmen in Jos on Monday evening, July 5, has regained freedom. Gyang Zi was driving home after closing from work when the gunmen attacked him within the Little Rayfield Government House in Jos and kidnapped him, leaving his car behind. His car was later found on Tuesday morning, July 6, with the windows wound down on an untarred road beside the fence of the Government House. The bread he had bought was visible in the car seat. A resident who saw the car filmed it and expressed concern that the owner of the car might have been kidnapped since the car had been there since the previous night and a beeping sound was coming from the car. The senior lawyer eventually regained freedom on Tuesday evening allegedly after N10 million ransom was paid.

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1Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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We Cannot get you Out of Prison – British authorities Dash Nnamdi Kanu’s Hope

The British authorities has dashed hope of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) regaining freedom. Kingsley Kanu, the IPOB leader’s sibling who had revealed that he was arrested in Kenya had appealed to British authorities to ensure his brother's release. Kingsley said; “The British High Commission in Nigeria must insist upon my brother’s immediate release. They must guarantee his safety and security. Nnamdi Kanu must be returned home to the UK to his wife and his sons who live here. The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, must make clear to the Nigerian authorities that they will not tolerate the unlawful detention of British citizens and that the UK Government condemns the Nigerians and Kenyans for undermining the rule of law." However a manual titled ‘S...

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28Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Abducted Ekiti monarch regains freedom after ransom payment

The Eleda of Eda-Ile in Ekiti East local government area of Ekiti State, Oba Benjamin Osho, who was abducted by gunmen last week has regained his freedom. The traditional ruler was abducted while working on his farm in the community on Thursday evening. The kidnappers had earlier demanded N20 million ransom which the family said it could not afford and pleaded for it to be reduced. A source close to the palace informed newsmen that Oba Osho was released late on Sunday night at a bush in one of the neighbouring communities. ” Yes, Kabiyesi has been freed on Sunday night by the gunmen after the family paid about N2 million from the N20 million initially demanded by the gunmen. The money was raised by many people and I have someone who contributed to it. “As I speak with you no...

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28Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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We must strike a balance- House of Reps speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, canvasses support for social media regulation

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that social media must be regulated to protect every citizen of the country against its negative sides. Gbajabiamila said this during an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, June 27. He noted that everything in life must have regulations and that social media is the “most potent instrument” that can be used for good and bad. “Like everything in life, there has to be regulation. We know that social media is perhaps the most potent instrument that can be used for good and can be used for the negative. We welcome the good. We must not paper over the bad or the evil. That is my position about social media regulation. We must strike a balance, where peoples’ rights to speech are not infringed upon but where you...

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28Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Another Ekiti Monarch Abducted by gunmen

The traditional ruler of Eda-Ile Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area, Benjamin Osho was on Friday June 25 abducted by gunmen. Ekiti police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu said the monarch was abducted from his farm alongside his wife by gunmen. The monarch’s wife was said to have been immediately released by the gunmen apparently to enable her to mobilize for payment of ransom. Abutu said the police is now collaborating with other locals to ensure that Mr Osho regains his freedom and the perpetrators are brought to book. This is coming two months after the monarch of Ilemosho Ekiti, David Adegboyega was abducted and later released after spending five days in the abductors’ den.

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27Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnapped former Kogi lawmaker, six others regain freedom after payment of N15m ransom, N100,000 recharge cards

A former member of Kogi State House of Assembly, Friday Makama Sanni and six others have regained their freedom after paying N15 million ransom and N100,000 naira recharge cards to the kidnappers. MCI reported that the gunmen stormed Hilltop Hotel in Tunga Maje village near Zuba in Abuja and kidnapped Sanni, Prince Frederick Adejoh (Oma Onu Aya), and five others on Thursday, June 24. Nigerian Tribune gathered that the gunmen had earlier demanded the sum of N20 million and later reduced the ransom to N15 million. Family sources, who confirmed the development said the victims were released at a location in Niger State on Saturday, June 26.

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26Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Man Utd Winger, Amad Diallo Reveals Preferred Position

Manchester United winger, Amad Diallo, has spoken about his preferred playing position. However, the 18-year-old insists he is “ready for everything”, in a bid to get more competitive game time. Diallo finally arrived at Old Trafford in January, with a deal put in place with Atalanta during the summer transfer window of 2020. The Ivorian has made a few Premier League and Europa League appearances and is ready to challenge the likes of Mason Greenwood and Daniel James for his favoured role on the right flank. He told the UTD Unscripted series: “I play here like I played in Italy. Obviously, coaches set up teams in different ways but playing wide-right here, having freedom, having to attack and defend. “In Italy, it is a case of go and attack but then defend and it is the ...

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26Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Zamfara: Police rescue women after weeks in bandits’ captivity

The Police in Zamfara has rescued four women in the Bilbis area of Tsafe Local Government Area. In a statement on Saturday, Mohammed Shehu, the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara Command said the victims were abducted three weeks ago by bandits. He said the Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Rabiu deployed tactical operatives attached to Operation Restore Peace for the mission. Shehu disclosed that the team worked on credible intelligence that led to the freedom of the former captives. The spokesman confirmed that all the victims were treated at the hospital and are in good condition. They were later debriefed by the police and have reunited with their families. “Effort is being made to arrest the perpetrators of the crime to face the full wrath of the law”, Shehu adde...

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18Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnapped Rivers United Head Coach, Stanley Eguma regains freedom

  Stanley Eguma, Rivers United Head coach who was abducted by unknown gunmen in Enugu has regained freedom. Recall that Mr Eguma was kidnapped along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on Tuesday while returning from Gombe to Port Harcourt, after a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game. NAN reports that Chief Okey Kpalukwu, General Manager of Rivers United Football Club, Port Harcourt, on Friday told newsmen that Mr Eguma, has been released by his abductors. Kpalukwu, however, failed to give details of Eguma’s release but said they are grateful to God for his mercy. “We are grateful to God for His mercy. Our Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma, has been released by his abductors. “We are happy for his successful release. Our God is gracious,” he said....

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17Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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EndSARS Protester, Nicholas Mbah, regains freedom after nearly 8 months in Kirikiri Prison

Nicolas Mbah, who has been remanded in Kirikiri Prison since October 2020 for participating in the #ENDSARS protests in Lagos, has finally regained his freedom. His lawyer, Orji Ama Onu, confirmed this to Newsmen on Wednesday, June 16. Onu said Mbah was only released on Tuesday afternoon, June 15, due to the "lack of passion by officials at the Yaba Magistrate Court." On March 16, the Magistrate Court sitting at Yaba, Lagos, had granted bail to Mbah and Ugwumba Chimiezie who were both standing trial for alleged armed robbery, arson and public disturbance. While Chimiezie was released after meeting his bail condition, Mbah, however, got stuck in prison when the strike by members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) started in early April. Ama Onu said t...

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16Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Plateau Pastor Regains Freedom after 7 Months in Boko Haram Captivity

Rev. Polycarp Zongo, a pastor at COCIN Wild Life Park Jos, Plateau State, has regained freedom seven months after he was kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Gombe State. The cleric was among several humanitarian workers and civilians released by the terrorists on Monday, June 14 in Maiduguri, Borno State. Rev. Zongo on Tuesday, June 15, recounted his experience during a prayer session held at the COCIN RCC Garki, Abuja. He, alongside two Christian women, were abducted by the Boko Haram terrorists on October 19, 2020. In a video released by the sect two weeks after the kidnap, the pastor explained how he and the two unnamed women were kidnapped while travelling from Jos to Gombe State for a conference. "On Monday, 19 October 2020, I was traveling to Gombe for a church...

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12Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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June 12: CDHR condemns ban on Twitter, urges Buhari to tackle insecurity, others

The Delta State Branch of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR has lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari’s led Federal Government, condemning the illegal ban on Twitter as well as the unjustified press censorship by the President. The CDHR members chanted solidarity songs as they bore placards with inscriptions such as, “There should be freedom of Speech”, “Say No killings”, ” Say No to unemployment “, “We condemn the Twitter ban #RestorTwitter#”. “Buhari every life matters, free all abducted school children “,” Buhari tackle insecurity “, ” Respect the rights of Men, Women and Children. Aluta Continua “, ” We want true federalism”,”Nigeria Democracy is Oligarchy in disguise. Govt of the few” and “Ban bandits. Unban Our Twitter URL. Social media is a tool of develop...

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10Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Hushpuppi’s Friend, Pac who was Arrested with him Regains Freedom

Pac, friend of suspected Nigerian fraudster Hushpuppi who was arrested with him in 2020 has regained freedom. The Dubai-based Nigerian man in an Instagram post he shared, remebered how he was arrested alongside Hushpuppi on June 9, 2020. According to him, the arrest came a week to his birthday and he thought the end had come. Pac stated that his quest for greener pastures turned out to be the darkest 6 months of his life. He revealed that he was released because security operatives had nothing on him. The Instagram user also said that he hopes Hushpuppi gets lucky too. He wrote; It is not funny how a dramatic turn of event can change everything forever. What seemed a quest for greener pastures turned out to be the darkest 6mths of my life. The pains of incarceration, the gr...

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5Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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US kicks against ban on Twitter by Buhari govt

The United State Government has kicked against President Muhammadu Buhari government’s decision to ban Twitter in the country. The US condemned the ban and described it as a poor message to citizens and investors. The US Mission in Nigeria in a statement on Saturday said the Nigerian constitution provides for freedom of information. Recall that the Nigerian Government, through the Ministry of Information and Culture had on Friday banned the social media platform indefinitely in the country. This happened a few days after Nigerians on Twitter had pleaded with the operators of the platform to suspend President Muhammadu Buhari over his war threat on people of the SouthEast Region. Twitter had in response, deleted the controversial tweet. The decision was said to have angered t...

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5Jun By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Twitter Ban: Bishop Oyedepo Tells Nigerians What To Do

Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church has ignored the Twitter ban, taking to the microblogging platform to admonish Nigerians on the current situation in the country. Naija News earlier reported that the Buhari-led government directed telecom operators in Nigeria to deactivate Twitter by midnight on Friday. This comes after the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Friday, in a statement released by his media aide, Segun Adeyemi, announced the suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria indefinitely. Mohammed also directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately commence licensing all OTT and social media operations in the country. Despite the ban, the bishop, in a tweet a few hours ago, told Nigerians, that their knowledge is inadequ...

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5Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Twitter Supports IPOB more than it Supports the Government- politician Adamu Garba

Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba has alleged that Twitter is an “online machine” of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and that the social media platform supports the secessionist group more than it supports the Federal government. Adamu said this while reacting to the decision of the Federal government to suspend the operation of Twitter in Nigeria. In an interview with Channels TV on Friday evening, June 4, Garba, who in October 2020 sued the social media platform for ''supporting'' the #ENDSARS protest (read here), said the Federal government's decision is a welcomed development. “Yes, I’m happy. Seriously. It is clearly showing that actions cannot just happen without consequences. Twitter, if you studied their move for the last two years, t...

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5Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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NBA Threatens Lawsuit against FG Over Twitter Suspension

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has threatened to sue the Federal government following the decision to suspend Twitter’s operations in Nigeria. In a statement released on Friday evening, June 4, Olumide Apata, NBA president, said the federal government lacked constitutional authority to back its decision. Apata described the government’s action as a “disguised attempt to regulate social media, restrict freedom of speech and shrink civic space”. The statement reads ''The Nigerian Bar Association Assoc has noted with great concern the extraordinary decision of the Federal Government of Nigeria to suspend the operations of Twitter in Nigeria and, by necessary implication, the right of Nigerians to freely express their constitutionally guaranteed opinions through that medium. The ...

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5Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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SERAP to Sue FG over Suspension of Twitter in Nigeria

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has vowed to sue the Nigerian Federal Government for suspending a micro-blogging site ‘Twitter’ indefinitely. The federal government through the Ministry of Information announced on Friday Jume 4, that the microblogging platform has been suspended in Nigeria days after the platform deleted a tweet from President Buhari's handle. Buhari had in his tweet said: “Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. “Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand.” The tweet, according to the micro-blogging site, “violated the Twitter Rules” as it was taken down. A...

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1Jun By MosesianNo Comments

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Islamic Cleric Accused of Having Links with Terrorist group, Al-Qaeda released after 9 years in DSS custody

Abdullahi Mustapha Berende, an Ilorin-based Islamic scholar and preacher who was arrested over alleged links with terrorist group, Al-Qaeda has regained freedom after nine years in detention. Berende was arrested in 2012 by the secret police after being accused of terrorism and espionage. Daily Trust reported that he arrived Ilorin over the weekend in the company of few family members. Family members, friends and associates reportedly held thanksgiving to celebrate his release after a special prayer was conducted for him at his family house at Idi-Ape, Ilorin East Local Government area of the state. It was learnt that the DSS had initially refused to release him despite several court orders, and repeatedly accused him of spying for the government of Republic of Iran. Alt...

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31May By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnapped wife of Oyo APC leader regains freedom after ransom payment

Dr. Mrs Arikeade Oni-Salawu, wife of the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader, Mogaji Isiaka Ajibola Areokuta, has regained freedom a week after she was abducted by suspected kidnappers. The medical doctor was kidnapped at the entrance gate of her residence in Aromolaran area of Ibadan at about 10pm on Sunday, May 23. Confirming the development to Nigerian Tribune on Monday, May 31, Areokuta said his wife was released on Sunday night. “I thank God. My wife was released late last night." he said. It was gathered that she was released a few hours ago after an undisclosed amount was paid as ransom to the abductors.

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28May By MosesianNo Comments

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Instagram Comedian, Pankeeroy Explains Why he was Arrested by EFCC after Regaining Freedom

Instagram comedian, Pankeeroy has explained why he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after regaining freedom. It was widely reported that the comedian was arrested alongside 34 others in April 2021, by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for alleged involvement in computer-related fraud. However in a statement released shortly after he regained freedom, Pankeeroy whose real name is Nwagbo Oliver Chidera claimed that he was arrested based on discreet information that he is a digital currency enthusiat. His lawyers however said he was released "as there was no form of nexus linking him to the purported commission of the investigated crime". Thanking his fans for their support, the comedian also st...

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28May By MosesianNo Comments

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Ignore IPOB’s Sit-at-home order – Imo state Government tells Residents

The Imo state government has asked residents of the state to ignore a sit-at-home order issued by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on May 29 and May 30. The state's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, while speaking in Owerri, the state capital on Thursday, May 27, said residents of the state can go about their lawful businesses without fear of molestation, adding that adequate security arrangements had been put in place to ensure safety and freedom of movement. “Imo residents should disregard these messages as they have no consequence whatsoever. They should go about their normal businesses without any fear of molestation. Let our people be rest assured that the government has put all necessary security measures in place to ensure the ...

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25May By MosesianNo Comments

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Update: Kidnapped FUNAAB Student Regains Freedom

The 400-level student of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Olayinka Toyinbo, who was abducted by suspected kidnappers, has regained freedom. LIB reported that the student of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, was abducted on Saturday, May 22, from a private Farm in Abule Itoko, a village in Odeda Local Government where he had been working and living for the past three years. FUNAAB’s Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Mr Kola Adepoju, who confirmed the development in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday, May 25, said Toyinbo was released by his abductors on Monday night unharmed. “The management of the university, on behalf of the entire academic community, is deeply grateful to security agencies, both the conventional and the unconventional. We...

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15May By MosesianNo Comments

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President Buhari Disowns ‘in-law’ Declared Wanted for $65m Fraud

President Buhari has said the  Gimba Yau Kumo, declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over an alleged $65 million fraud is no longer his son-in-law. LIB on Friday reported that the ICPC had begun a manhunt for Kumo over alleged fraud while he was the Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). A statement released last night by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the latest move by the ICPC to declare Kumo wanted, notwithstanding his connections, has shown the seriousness of the Buhari administration to fight corrupt practices in the country. The statement in part reads “A running story to the effect that the ICPC has declared ‘an in-law of the President’ wanted in connection with fraud involving the large sum of money,...

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13May By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Juventus’ Dressing room Divided,Players angry over Club’s Special Treatment of Ronaldo

  Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been isolated in the dressing room, with his team-mates feeling he has too much freedom, AS reports. Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for the Serie A giants in a 3-1 win at Sassuolo on Wednesday, a result that keeps Andrea Pirlo’s side in the hunt for Champions League football. However, on Monday, after a humiliating 3-0 defeat at home to AC Milan on Sunday, while his team-mates were hauled in to training, Ronaldo was allowed a day off to collect his new £1.4m Ferrari Monza in Maranello, which has caused unhappiness within the playing camp. The 36-year-old travelled with Juve president, Andrea Agnelli and Exor Chairman and CEO, John Elkann. It left some of Ronaldo’s team-mates displeased with the favourable treatment the five-...

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9May By MosesianNo Comments

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Abducted Abia University Student Regains Freedom

The abducted student of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) has regained her freedom. Governor Ikpeazu made the announcement last night, 3 days after the student and others were attacked by unknown gunmen along Okigwe-Uturu road. The Abia state Governor also promised to take justice to those who abducted the student. The statement read; “It is with exceedingly great joy and a very pleasant sense of relief that I announce that the only kidnapped ABSU student who was still in custody of the hoodlums that abducted some people few days ago along the Okigwe-Uturu Road has been freed. “I spoke with her and her mother minutes ago and want to thank God, our security agents and the management of ABSU for a job well done leading to this good news. “Our administration has since taken...

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4May By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnapped Ambrose Ali University Professor regains freedom

The senior lecturer at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Professor Osadolor Odia, who was kidnapped by gunmen has regained his freedom. MCI reported that the Professor of Engineering and former Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, was kidnapped on his way to the farm at Eboro area of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state last Thursday. The kidnappers later contacted the family and demanded a ransom of N18 million before he would be released. The wife of the Professor, Dr Amraibure, confirmed to journalists that her husband was released by his kidnappers on Saturday May 1 and that he had since reunited with his family. "I am happy to confirm to you that my husband has been released by the kidnappers. He received treatment for injurie...

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3May By MosesianNo Comments

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Journalist who Exposed Governor Ganduje’s Alleged “Bribe Video” Flees to UK

Jaafar Jaafar, the journalist who exposed Governor Abdullahi Ganduje's alleged "bribe video" has fled to the United Kingdom over alleged threat to his life. Jaafar told Premium Times that he relocated with his family to the UK and will not be returning to the country ‘until the coast is clear.’ He said; “I’ll be here until this regime can guarantee my safety and protect freedom of the press." The publication reported that the publisher of Daily Nigerian fled to the UK barely a month after Governor Abdullahi Ganduje revealed that those behind a video of him allegedly collecting bribe which he described as "fake", would be brought to shame. Speaking in BBC Hausa programme, ‘Afada Acika’, the Kano state Governor had claimed that the video was cloned. He said; “The video is ...

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2May By MosesianNo Comments

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Abducted Mission School student regain freedom

The student of Kings School otherwise known as Capro Secondary Mission School located at Gana Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on April 29, has regained freedom. LIB reported earlier that 4 students were kidnapped during the attack but while three of the students escaped,  one remained in captivity. Spokesman of Operation Safe Haven, Major Ibrahim Shittu said on Sunday May 2 that troops rescued the remaining student in captivity on Saturday May 1. Shittu who said no ransom was paid to secure the student’s release, added that the rescued student is in good health condition and has since been reunited with other students in the college.

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28Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Abducted Benue University Students Released

The three students of Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) in Benue state, who were abducted from the school premises have regained their freedom. Their release was confirmed by Benue police public relations officer,  Catherine Anene on Wednesday April 28. Anene said the students were freed on Tuesday April 27 with no ransom paid. Rosemary Waku, director of information, protocol and public relations of FUAM also confirmed the release of the students.

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28Apr By MosesianNo Comments

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Kidnapped Hotelier, Wife, Children, Others Regain Freedom in Oyo

The owner of Agbo Hotel in Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Oyedokun Oyeniyi; his wife, Busayo Oyedokun, and seven others including their children that were kidnapped by unknown gunmen, have regained their freedom. LIB had earlier reported that the gunmen stormed the hotel on Saturday night, April 24 and abducted the victims. Confirming their release, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Adewale Osifeso, said “Yes, they have been released,” he said. Osifeso did not, however, disclose whether ransom was paid before the release of the victim.

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27Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Serie A: ‘You and Your Father Must Die’ – Juventus Fans Send Death Threat to Pirlo’s Son

Juventus fans have issued a death threat to manager Andrea Pirlo and his teenage son, Nicolo. Apart from the death threats, they were also abused on social media. Old Lady is now fourth in the Serie A standings, with only five games remaining. Seventeen-year-old Nicolo Pirlo shared the threat on his Instagram account where he also told the club’s supporters that he understands he is the son of a coach who may “not be liked by some,” and urged people to put themselves in his shoes “for just a second.” The young man then included a screenshot of a message that he received from someone which read, “You and your father must die.” Nicolo, who is the eldest of Pirlo’s four children, wrote: “Every day I receive messages of this kind… I receive messages of death threats and vari...

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26Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

“Sleeping on My Bed at Long Last, Straight from jail” – Akuapem Poloo releases Video after she Regained Freedom

Rosemond Brown,  aka Akuapem Poloo, has finally regained freedom and she released a video on Instagram. The Ghanaian actress was sentenced to 90 days in jail for posing nude with her 7-year-old son. However, on Wednesday, April 21, an Accra High Court granted her bail at GH¢80,000 with two sureties, pending an appeal by her lawyer Andy Vortia. She has now returned home and she thanked everyone for their support. Watch the video below.

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25Apr By MosesianNo Comments

News

NAPTIP Reunites Human Trafficking Victim with her Family after 20 Years

A human trafficking victim has been reunited with her family after 20 years by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Offences (NAPTIP). The victim who was reunited with her mother (name withheld) at the palace of Idu Uruan Village Head in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom on Saturday April 24, was taken away at the age of six from Idu Uruan to Benin City by a woman who gave her out to another woman. Ijeoma Uduak, Commander of NAPTIP, Benin Zone said the two women had been arrested by the agency. Uduak said; “Prosecution is ongoing to ensure that justice prevails. “Our task here is to fulfil part of our mandate as an agency that is against human trafficking, and one that rescues and reunites victims with their families. “T...

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23Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

I’m Making More Money as Solo artiste- Singer Peter Okoye

Peter Okoye of the now-defunct singing duo, PSquare, says he makes more money now as a solo artist than before. Peter who is now known as Mr. P, said this during a recent interview with HipTV. According to him, he no longer has to split his earnings three ways. He said he enjoys his freedom now. “Hundred percent, I am. I don’t have to share three ways. Call it greed or selfishness. It’s your own cup of tea. I share with nobody. Yes, my management and my team. Fine. But I’m doing my own thing. I’m freer. I’m making more money. Freedom is key. I can get a call that there’s a show next week and it’s my daughter’s birthday. I can say, ‘cancel it’. As a group, I couldn’t do that. Moneywise, if I used to share three ways, I share alone. What am I doing music for? It’s about doing i...

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21Apr By MosesianNo Comments

News

Kidnapped Ekiti Monarch Regains Freedom after 5 Days

Kidnapped Traditional Ruler of Ilemeso in Ekiti State, David Oyewunmi has regained freedom after spending five days in captivity. LIB reported earlier that Oyewunmi was kidnapped on April 16 at his palace after gunmen scaled the fence of the palace. Ekiti police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu who confirmed that the monarch has been released added that he is currently receiving medical attention at a health facility within the state following the trauma he experienced at the hands of the kidnappers. Channels Television reported that Abutu linked the release of the monarch to a combined effort of the police and local security outfits in the state.

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20Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Lifestyle

Sex Therapist, Angela Nwosu, and Husband Expecting their First Child

Popular sex therapist, Angela Nwosu, and her husband, Autin Soundmind, are expecting their first child. The couple got married in September 2019. Angela shared the news on her Facebook page today April 20 which is also her birthday. She wrote; ''Today is my birthday, I am happy to announce my best birthday gift ever. I am Pregnant . The wonderful nine months of motherhood have started counting for me. I never knew growing a fat tummy would be so enjoyable I have never felt this much happiness before. The universe is constantly using My husband to give me the best Gift in life. My life was happy, but not complete. I thank the universe today, I am blessed with the most precious gift, no material things comes close at all Come on now, congratulate me on the biggest achievement o...

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19Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

My happiest moment in life was when I got out of my last relationship- BBNaija star, Ike Onyema, says

BBNaija star, Ike Onyema has said that his happiest moment in life has been when he got out of his last relationship. His statement comes few days after Mercy Eke, his love interest during the reality TV show, shared a video on YouTube where she stated that their relationship had ended. According to her, that ship has sunk. Mercy and Ike were lovebirds during the show and continued their relationship outside the house. They even had a TV show, Mercy and Eke, where they shared details of their lives as a couple. Sadly, they broke up and have gone their separate ways. Ike in a video he shared on his IG page, said that leaving his last relationship has been the happiest moment for him. In his words ''My happiest moment in life was when I got out of my last relationship. Freedom ...

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16Apr By MosesianNo Comments

News

Update: Three Women Abducted on Ibadan/Ijebu Ode Road Regain Freedom

The three women who were kidnapped on Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, have regained their freedom. LIB reported that the women, Mrs Okeowo, Mrs Abosede Adebayo and Mrs Bola Ogunrinde., were abducted by gunmen around Onipe community on Monday, April 12. It was gathered that the victims were rescued by the police at Ogunmakin community at about 9 am on Friday, April 16. Spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, DSP Adewale Osifeso, who confirmed the development to Tribune, said the kidnappers released the victims due to pressure mounted by police operatives who invaded their hideout. "As a result of ceaseless, strategic and systematic utilisation of intelligence and operational assets, the tactical sweep embarked upon, as coordinated by ...

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16Apr By MosesianNo Comments

Celebs

Ghanaian media personality, Afia Schwarzenegger lauds Child Rights International for dragging actress, Akuapem Poloo to court over nudity then slams celebrity campaigning for #FreeAkuapemPoloo

Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has hailed Child Rights International for dragging actress Akuapem Poloo to court, then she slammed those celebrities calling for the actress' freedom. Akuapem Poloo was today, April 16, sentenced to 3 months in jail for snapping naked with her son and posting it online to wish him a happy 7th birthday last June. Though she shared multiple posts after to justify her actions, including positing photos of American celebrities who snap naked with their kids, Child Rights International dragged her to court for her action. She pleaded guilty and was convicted then sentenced. Reacting hours before Akuapem was convicted, Afia said Child Rights International's action is a step in the right direction as she believes it will benefit the ...

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14Apr By dthataNo Comments

News

13-year-old Gbolahan Ajibola Abducted By Unknown Gunmen Gained His Freedom

13-year-old Gbolahan Ajibola who was abducted by unknown gunmen in Obada-Odo, Ewekoro local government area of Ogun state on Saturday, April 10, has regained his freedom. He was released this evening. A heartwarming video shared online shows the moment he reunited with his family members. Watch video here https://youtu.be/bFIjNwD7vQc

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