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#EndBadGovernance: Senator criticises Nigeria’s police chief over comment on minors
Niger East Senator, Sani Musa, said he is disappointed with the comment of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, that the detained minors who fainted in court on Friday before their arraignment did it deliberately.
Mr Musa, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, made the remarks in a statement on Monday to commend President Bola Tinubu for directing the release of all minors detained for their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest in August.
During the trial, three minors and an adult slumped and had their trials suspended while dozens of other accused persons were granted N10 million bail with two sureties each.
The incident generated criticism both locally and internationally, forcing the Nigerian police to comment on the issue.
“Today, an unexpected incident in court saw six of the suspects suddenly rush out and faint, drawing media attention in a deliberate and scripted manner to attract negative attention,” the IGP said in a statement by the force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi.
In his statement, Mr Musa described the IGP’s comment as “senseless” and an attempt to “undermine public trust in Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies.”
“At the same time, it is disappointing to witness the senseless conduct exhibited by the Inspector General of Police comments on the minors and the involved police prosecutors. Such actions not only undermine public trust in our law enforcement agencies but also contradict the principles of justice and the welfare of our children,” Mr Musa said.
The senator called for a thorough investigation into the issue.
President Tinubu, earlier on Monday ordered the release of all the detained minors and called for an investigation of the whole matter.
“I urge that a thorough investigation, as directed, brings accountability to those responsible, and I call upon all stakeholders to ensure that such incidents do not recur. Let this stand as a reminder that the rights of minors are to be respected and protected at all times,” Mr Musa said.
The senator commended President Tinubu for directing the release of the minors.
He said the action demonstrates a profound commitment to justice and humanity and reflects a true spirit of leadership.
“I commend the president for his decisive and compassionate directive to release all detained minors and ensure they are safely reunited with their families across the country.
“This action demonstrates a profound commitment to justice and humanity and reflects a true spirit of leadership. It is both a relief and a source of reassurance for families affected by these unfortunate incidents,” he added.
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Just in: EndBadGovernance kids freed at last
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The imprisoned kids who joined EndBadGovernance protests have regained their freedom after 95 days in custody.
The kids regained freedom on Tuesday morning after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja struck out the suit following an application by M.D Abubakar, counsel to the attorney-general of the federation (AGF).
The 76 kids were charged in court by Nigeria Police on Friday, for terrorism, treason and arson for participating in hunger protest.
Abubakar had applied to take over and discontinue the suit.
The kids freedom is coming barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered their immediate release.
In a statement from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, ”committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book”.
The president also tasked the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to facilitating the safe return of the minors to their families.
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Equatorial Guinea S3x Scandal: Lady Reportedly Takes Own Life After Seeing Clips
In a twist of events related to the ongoing s3x scandal in Equatorial Guinea, one of the women reportedly featured in explicit videos involving high-profile individuals took her own life.
The woman is believed to have been overwhelmed by the spread of the footage, which has gone viral and caused a media uproar in the country.
The scandal erupted after Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, was arrested on charges of misconduct, including allegedly recording over 400 videos involving wives of notable figures in the nation.
The videos, which surfaced amid a broader investigation into fraud, reportedly include intimate encounters with influential individuals, escalating the controversy.
This latest development has sparked a public outcry, with many calling for stronger measures to protect the privacy and dignity of those affected by the leaked content.
Meanwhile, officials in Equatorial Guinea are reportedly taking steps to control the scandal’s impact as they continue their investigation.
Akelicious reports that Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, was arrested following a shocking revelation of over 400 sextapes reportedly involving the wives of prominent figures in the country.
Engonga, 54, came under investigation for fraud, leading to an unannounced search of his residence and office, where officials discovered numerous CDs containing recordings of his alleged sexual encounters.
The tapes reportedly feature encounters with high-profile individuals, including relatives and wives of government officials, such as the sister of the President, the wife of the Director General of Police, and spouses of approximately 20 ministers.
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Deportation Rate Of Nigerians From Italy, Germany, UK, Ireland, Others Alarming – Japa Queen
The rising number of Nigerians deported; From “Japa” to “Japada” by Divine Chukwuemeka: Why are so many Nigerians being deported?
Devine Chukwuemeka, also known as “japa Queen,” a Nigerian-born migration researcher who has volunteered to study people’s movement from one location to another, provides this curated rundown.
According to M.S. Devine, sharing her insights into people’s migration with Oriontimes, “First, I’ll give the contextual meaning of the keywords.”
JAPA; fled Nigeria for a different country in search of better pastures.
“JAPADA” is the opposite of “japa,” which means to return to Nigeria after escaping.
Deportation is the removal of a person from a country; in essence, you were “japa-ed,” but they pursued you back.
📍The extradition pace of a Nigerians particularly from Italy, Germany, UK, Ireland and Greece has turned into an issue of concern.
For instance, the United Kingdom approximately deported;
1,105 Nigerians in 2015; 22,800 Nigerians in 2023. As you can see, the numbers have skyrocketed, and some of the reasons for the deportation are as follows:
Lack of documentation; overstaying their visa’s residency period; stricter immigration policies—you entered the country when X was tolerated; now, X is not tolerated, so you must leave; illegal immigration; and most common is criminal activity or a track record—why did you kill the shopkeeper or sell drugs?
The process of being deported does not end there;
Financial difficulties—deportees might have to start over financially; emotional difficulties—family members might be unhappy with them.
Some deportees pose a threat to societal peace or struggle with instabilities, necessitating their placement in rehabilitation facilities. Reduced Remittances: the country would not benefit from the tax or revenue on the money they send into the country again. Bad name: deportation is not a good thing in its fundamental form, so it muddies the country’s name.
P.S., are you familiar with “Deportation”?
P.S.S., what other factors might cause nation X to expel migrants?
P.S.S.: Do you know anyone deported?
Please let me know if you gained any knowledge; I value your intellectual contributions.
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