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What should have been a moment of gratitude turned into a nightmare — one that has shaken many Nigerians and forced the country to confront a painful question: Is it still safe to do good in Nigeria? In a development that has drawn nationwide attention, the Nigeria Police Force has removed and sanctioned a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Delta State who was allegedly involved in accusing a good Samaritan of murder after he tried to save a dying man. The decision follows days of public outrage, emotional testimonies, and intense pressure on social media. For many Nigerians, this case cuts deep — because it could have been anyone . A Simple Act of Kindness According to reports, Tomi Akporoghene Wojuola was going about his day when he encountered a man who suddenly collapsed by the roadside in Asaba . Like many people would, Wojuola paused. He could have walked away. He could have pretended not to see. But he didn’t. Moved by compassion, he reportedly sought medical advice a...
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BREAKING: Abuja Court Grants Sowore ₦10Million Bail, Orders Passport Surrender, Gives 24-Hour Extension To Meet Conditions

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Justice Musa Suleiman Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has conceded bail to Omoyele Sowore, the previous official competitor of the African Action Congress (AAC), in how much N10 million with one guarantee of a similar sum.

The court additionally decided that the guarantee probably confirmed landed property in the Federal capital territory(FCT), and the candidate should store his visa with the court and give an affirmation of means.

Sowore, who has been going through legal procedures, was at first expected to meet the bail conditions inside a set time period. Be that as it may, the court conceded him a 24-hour expansion to satisfy the terms.

In the mean time his legal advisor, Abubakar Marshal has applied for augmentation of time to empower the candidate to consummate his bail conditions.

The court dismissed managing on his bail application procedures on Wednesday to Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Sowore, joined by his legitimate group on Thursday, was met by a horde of allies outside the town hall, requesting his delivery and censuring the charges against him as politically propelled.

The previous African Action Congress (AAC) official up-and-comer is having to deal with 16 cybercrime penalties documented by the Controller General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, following his reference to the police boss as an "Illegal IG."

Sowore was kept at the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office in Abuja on Monday after willfully respecting a police greeting. His detainment followed his refusal to acknowledge bail conditions set by the police.

On Wednesday, guard counsel Abubakar Marshal encouraged the court to concede Sowore abandon self-recognizance and the most liberal terms.

He introduced proof appearance that his client was welcomed through a WhatsApp message from the complainant and had regarded the greeting sincerely.

Marshal additionally noticed that the complainant recognized Sowore's more right than wrong to bail. In any case, the arraignment, drove by M.U. Jonathan, went against the bail application and mentioned its excusal.

In the wake of hearing contentions from the two sides, the adjudicator dismissed the case to 1 pm on Thursday for a decision on the bail demand.

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