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Facebook User Regains Freedom After Detention Over Post on Speaker Abbas’ Wife

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In what appears to be another case of freedom of speech under attack in Nigeria, Suleiman Barde , a Facebook user who was arrested and detained in Kaduna, has now been released following public outcry and intervention by rights activist Omoyele Sowore . Barde was arrested and thrown into prison after publishing a Facebook post critical of Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas , particularly involving allegations concerning his wife. According to Sahara Reporters, the arrest raised immediate concerns among civil rights groups and Nigerians online, who decried the growing trend of using state machinery to intimidate private citizens over online comments. Human rights advocate and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore led the charge for Barde's release, publicly criticizing the abuse of power and calling for his immediate freedom. Sowore emphasized that public office holders must learn to respect the rights of Nigerians to express their opinions—especially ...
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Kano police arrest 16 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and 24-year-old man who faked own kidnap and demanded N600k ransom from his family

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  The State Magistrate of Police, CP Hussaini Gumel, who unveiled this during a press instructions on Thursday, December 28, 2023, said the order likewise captured a 24-year-elderly person, who faked his hijack and requested N600, 000 payoff from his loved ones. "Following a report of seizing by one Yusuf Isah, 'm', of PRP Transport Stop Kano on 18/12/2023 at around 0800, who said his sibling, Usman Nasiru, matured 24 years, 'm', of a similar location, ventured out from home and didn't return until on 19/12/2023 when there was a subsequent meet-ups call got by Hajiya Suwaiba Yusha'u, the mother of Usman Nasiru, from the alleged casualty guaranteeing that he was hijacked and a payoff of 600,000 (N600,000:00) was requested for his delivery," the CP said. "On receipt of the report, groups of agents from the Counter seizing unit of the order took care of business and safeguarded the person in question. Further examination uncovered that the casualty c...
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Show others how its done, upscale endeavors in handling uncertainty - Matawalle charges recently advanced Armed force officials

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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has charged recently advanced senior officials of the Nigerian Armed force to show praiseworthy authority and strengthen endeavors in the battle against frailty, particularly in the North West and other disturbed aspects of the country. Significant General Onyema Nwachukwu, Chief, Armed force Advertising, in a proclamation said the Minister gave the charge at the induction service of 47 recently elevated Brigadier Commanders to the position of Significant General at the Military Base camp Order Officials' Wreck 1, Asokoro, Abuja. As per the assertion, the minister noted that their advancement was a demonstration of their boldness, commitment to obligation and difficult work, adding that it is a compensation for constancy, proficient lead and sacrificial penances. He featured the requirement for the recently elevated senior officials to show others how its done, move their subordinates and team up with other security organizatio...
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Stop oil theft, naval chief tells promoted officers

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  The Head of Maritime Staff, Bad habit Naval commander Emmanuel Ogalla, has approached the recently elevated maritime senior officials to strengthen endeavors towards controling oil burglary and other sea wrongdoings in the country. Ogalla advised them that other than commitment in the oceanic climate, the Naval force was likewise associated with counter-psychological oppression activities in the North-East and North-West, asking them to do everything they can for free the nation of guiltiness. Ogalla gave the charge on Thursday, 28th December in Abuja during the beautification function of the advanced officials. The PUNCH reports that six officials were enhanced with the position of Commodore, four with Chief position, and 16 with Administrator rank. Ogalla, who was addressed by the Head of Strategy and Plans, Back Naval commander Joseph Akpan, asked the officials not to underestimate their advancements. He said, "As I referenced, at this promising time throughout the entire exi...
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Benin Republic, Niger enjoy smuggled fuel as Nigerians keep vigil at petrol stations

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While numerous Nigerians are keeping vigil at filling stations to fuel their vehicles, drivers in the adjoining nations of Benin Republic and Niger are getting a charge out of fuel snuck from Nigeria, a Saturday PUNCH examination has shown. Our journalists, who visited the two nations found that the snuck petroleum was being sold by dark advertisers, whose rates were less expensive than those working in filling stations. Discoveries show that drivers frequently belittle the dark advertisers on the grounds that their rates are less expensive than the people who purchase from the filling stations. Saturday PUNCH accumulated the higher worth of cefas (CFA) to naira made the Nigerian snuck fuel alluring to residents of the two nations. Nigeria is seeing the fifth significant fuel emergency since President Bola Tinubu accepted office on May 29, 2023, following his expulsion of the fuel appropriation. The evacuation prompted a sharp ascent in fuel costs, causing alarm purchasing, far and wid...
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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.

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  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 mobile ...
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Anambra Boutique Owner Sues NAFDAC Over Claimed Theft of Merchandise During Onitsha Drug Market Operation

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  Sophia Eberechukwu Okoye, a young entrepreneur from Anambra State, who owns a boutique in Onitsha, has taken legal action against the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). She claims that soldiers allegedly deployed by the agency looted her store during a raid at the Onitsha drug market, popularly known as Ogbo Ogwu. In a notice of legal action issued by her legal representative, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor of I. C. Ejiofor & Co. law firm, Ms. Okoye is seeking N22 million in compensation, which she asserts is the verified value of the goods taken from her shop. Reports indicate that Ms. Okoye expressed her distress after losing goods valued at over N15 million due to the purported looting by the soldiers. Her boutique, which had opened just a few months prior, was one of many shops that were reportedly broken into and ransacked during the operation. Sources reveal that the thieves stole clothes, shoes, and other valuable items from the boutique, le...
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