Featured post

Nigeria Moves to Enforce Harsher Penalties for Wildlife Traffickers

-
Image
Senate passes bill to protect endangered species and align with global conservation laws In a landmark move, the Nigerian Senate has passed the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2024 , which seeks to impose tougher penalties on wildlife traffickers and strengthen the country’s fight against the illegal trade of endangered species. The bill, which awaits President Bola Tinubu ’s assent, is designed to replace the outdated Endangered Species Act of 1985 , providing Nigeria with a modern legal framework to combat wildlife crimes in line with international environmental standards. A Major Step Against Wildlife Crime According to reports from Reuters , the new legislation introduces fines of up to ₦12 million (about $8,200) and jail terms of up to 10 years for individuals caught trafficking endangered animals or their parts — including elephants, pangolins, and other vulnerable species native to Africa. The bill also empowers law enforcement agencies such as the ...
Post a Comment

London court denies Ekweremadu bail again

-

 


The Central Criminal Court, London, has denied bail to former Deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu.

In the pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, the court gave its verdict denying the bail on the grounds that he was a flight risk. The court in its decision cited the letter and assets forfeiture proceedings against the senator by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.


The bail application, Ekweremadu’s lawyer had argued that the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and the Attorney-General of the Federal had written to the court that Ekweremadu was not a flight risk. The lawyer also argued that a guarantee to produce him should he pose a flight risk was given and that the Nigeria High Commission in the UK had equally given the option of tagging Ekweremadu electronically to monitor his movement.


Referring to attestation of Ekweremadu’s character by respected Nigerians and organizations, his lawyer also argued that the lawmaker had proven to be a caring and responsible father and could not escape from London, abandoning his wife and sick daughter. His lawyer also mentioned that Ekweremadu had sureties and securities of nearly half a million pounds sterling from 11 people to secure his release on bail.


However, the prosecution insisted that Ekweremadu was a flight risk as he is a holder of international passports from two other countries and could escape to any of the other countries asides from Nigeria, stressing that the  bail would not make much difference even as the trial is just over a month away.


The prosecution also cited the 18th July 2022 letter by the EFCC signed on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Abdulraheed Bawa, by the Assistant Director Operations, Abdulkarim Chukkoi, and referred to the assets forfeiture proceedings against Ekweremadu in the Federal High Court, Abuja.


Refusing the bail application, the Judge said


“I am entirely satisfied there remains a flight risk,” noting that bail would not make much difference “as the trial is just over a month away.

”The trial of the Ekweremadus will now begin on 31st January 2023.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Nigerian blogger Olufunke 'Angels Empire' Afeh is set to appear in court on April 8 following her recent arrest and detention in connection with allegations of cyberstalking and harassment.

-
Image
Legal troubles are on the horizon for blogger and philanthropist Olufunke Afeh , famously known as Angels Empire . Her forthcoming arraignment at the Federal High Court in Lagos on April 8 has garnered public interest regarding the details of her arrest, extended detention, and eventual release on bail. On February 19, 2025, SaharaReporters brought to light that the police had leveled 11 charges against Afeh, accusing her of various offenses, including cyberstalking and harassment of multiple individuals, notably Mr. Obidi Anthony and his daughters, Nancy Ume and Korra Obidi . The Angels Empire Foundation reported that Afeh was taken into custody on February 6, 2025, in Abuja . She had responded to a deceptive phone call from the Nigerian Police , which involved a false allegation of phone theft.  Once at the police station, Afeh was swiftly detained at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Abuja, where she was denied access to legal representation, and her mobil...
Read more

🍲🔥 BBNaija Food Fight! Big Soso and Ivatar Joanna Clash Over Missing Ingredients in Biggie’s House!

-
Image
Tensions Rise in the House Over Food Dispute – BBNaija S10 Drama hit the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house today, August 8, 2025, as a serious disagreement broke out over food, causing tension among housemates and stirring reactions across social media. The clash began when Big Soso accused fellow housemate Ivatar Joanna of hoarding key food ingredients meant for group meals. According to Big Soso, Joanna had been “secretly setting aside meat and seasoning cubes,” a claim Joanna strongly denied. The situation quickly escalated as voices were raised and other housemates joined the fray, choosing sides and contributing their opinions. What started as a minor food-sharing issue snowballed into a heated verbal exchange that disrupted the house’s usual morning routine. Big Brother , monitoring the situation closely, issued a stern warning to both Soso and Joanna, reminding all housemates of the need to maintain peace and respect within the house. Several housemates attempted to calm ...
Read more

I Repeat, Peter Obi, Atiku Did Not Win 2023 Presidential Election; They Donated The Outcome Before Voting – Wole Soyinka

-
Image
   A Nigerian playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist in the English language,  Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka Hon. FRSL known as Prof.  Wole Soyinka , has insisted that Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) did not win the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. Soyinka on Saturday noted that Obi “jointly with his erstwhile colleague of the PDP donated the outcome (of the presidential election) even before the voting.” SaharaReporters had during the week reported how Soyinka stated categorically that Peter Obi, who came third at the presidential polls, did not win the 2023 presidential election. Soyinka had stated this while speaking as a guest speaker at the 2023 ‘Africa in the World’ event, a festival that brings together the world’s most innovative thinkers and top leaders to platform invigorating ideas for fresh changes and sustainable solutions for African people. The event started on Tuesday, September 12 a...
Read more