Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has introduced tougher penalties for individuals involved in cult-related crimes within the state. On Thursday, the governor signed the Secret Cult and Similar Activities Prohibition Bill, 2025, into law, effectively repealing the Edo State Secret Cult Prohibition Law, 2018. The new law, which was recently passed by the Edo State House of Assembly, came into effect on January 24, 2025. The legislation outlines severe punishments for anyone found guilty of cult activities. Under the new law, those who harbor cultists or allow their properties to be used for cult-related purposes face up to 10 years…
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A group of lawmakers from the Lagos State House of Assembly recently visited the Department of State Security (DSS) office in Magodo following the detention of two of their colleagues. The visit was prompted by the detention of Hon. Lanre Afinni and Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu, who had been invited for questioning in connection with matters concerning the state assembly. As of the latest reports, one of the detained lawmakers has been released, while the other remains in DSS custody. Among those who visited the DSS office to express solidarity were Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe constituency), Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa constituency…
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly refuted the recent claims made by activist, Omoyele Sowore, who suggested that the tenure of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is illegal. In a statement released on January 30, 2025, the police clarified that such claims were entirely baseless and misleading, asserting that they were aimed at undermining the legitimacy of IGP Egbetokun’s appointment. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, underscored that Egbetokun’s appointment is fully legal and conforms to the provisions of the amended Police Act of 2020. Sowore was arrested and detained on Monday at the Intelligence Response…
Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, on Thursday, told the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja that he has repented from his criminal activities and has applied to the Lagos State Government for mercy. Evans, who addressed the court through his lawyer, Emefo Etudo, stated this after taking his plea on the amended five counts bordering on murder, attempt to murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping preferred against him by the Lagos State Government. When the matter was called, the state prosecuting counsel, Sule Yusuf, informed the court that the matter was starting de novo and prayed the court…
A 50-year-old man, Kazeem Tunde, on Thursday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing his customer’s Toyota Hiace bus catalytic converter (catalyst) valued at N950,000. The defendant, a panel beater, who resides at Obawole area, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos, is standing trial for stealing, conspiracy and causing breach of the peace. The prosecutor, ASP Matthew Akhaluode, told the court that the offences were committed on January 12 at 2, Adeyeri Street, Ogba, Lagos. Akhaluode said that the defendant and one other, now at large, stole a the bus catalyst belonging to his customer, one Mr Kabir Akingbolu. He said…
A former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has been granted bail in the sum of ₦10 million with one surety in like sum. As reported by Channels TV, the surety must be a responsible individual with landed property of equal value and is required to submit the original documents of the property along with a passport photograph to the court registrar. Justice Musa Liman, who ruled on the bail application, also ordered Sowore to deposit his international passport with the court. He was given 24 hours to meet the bail conditions or be remanded in police custody. This decision…
Omoyele Sowore, the former presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC), has declined the bail conditions set by the police, stating he will not accept release through the intervention of a “corrupt civil servant” at levels 16 or 17. The activist, who is facing 16 charges of cybercrime filed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, was detained after calling the police chief an “Illegal IG.” Sowore voluntarily responded to a police invitation and was held at the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office in Abuja on Monday. Details later.
Top officials from a local government in Ondo State, including the Treasurer and the Head of Local Government Administration, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over suspected fraudulent activities. Sources say the arrests are connected to their involvement in a questionable deal dating back to 2017. The officials were reportedly detained by the EFCC for questioning, and as of the time of the report, they remain in custody. Details later.
A father in Pakistan killed his teenage daughter after she uploaded what he considered to be inappropriate videos on the social media app TikTok, police said on Thursday. The man, said to be in his 50s, recently brought his family back from the US to settle in the South-Western Pakistani city of Quetta, local police chief, Babar Baloch, said. The father, now in custody, confessed to having shot his daughter earlier this week after she refused to dress more modestly and stop uploading what the family considered to be “indecent” videos on TikTok, Baloch said. Police are treating the incident…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuje, has deferred the arraignment of former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, to Monday, February 3, 2025. Yusuf, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, was brought before Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu on Thursday for his scheduled arraignment on allegations of fraud. However, the court adjourned the case to allow for amendment of charges. An EFCC statement on Thursday revealed this. During the brief session, defense counsel, Isah Dokto Haruna, who held brief for lead counsel O.I. Habeeb, SAN, sought…