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Organ Harvesting: NASS Orders CEO Of Alliance Hospital And Other Arraigned Suspects To Face The Court

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9 months ago

April 22, 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, has ordered the defendants to go back to court and defend themselves in the ongoing case of organ harvesting instituted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) against the CEO of Alliance Hospital, Dr. Christopher Otabor, and three others.

In the suit the Federal Government of Nigeria Vs Alliance Hospital & Services, NAPTIP had arraigned the 51-year-old, Dr. Christopher Otabor, and three others before a High Court of the FCT sitting at Zuba, presided over by Hon. Justice Ogbonnaya, for alleged organ (kidney) harvest on March 18, 2024.

Arraigned with him are Emmanuel Olorunlaye, male (36 years), Chikaodili Ugochukwu, Female (37 years), and Dr. Aremu Abayomi, male (43 years).

Currently on court bail the defendants have been ordered to report to NAPTIP Headquarters in Abuja daily and surrender their travel documents to the court.

Their arraignment followed months of thorough investigation during when a prima facie case was established against them, implicating them in varying degrees of culpability for offences related to organ harvesting, as stipulated under section 20 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015.

The aggrieved Medical Doctor, Christopher Otabor had sought redress at the National Assembly challenging his detention by the agency during the investigative process through a petition to the House Committee on Public Petitions.

The Committee in exercise of its legislative duties, subsequently invited the Management of NAPTIP to appear before it last Thursday.

In his brief submission, the Director, Legal and Prosecution Department of NAPTIP, Mr. Hassan Tahir, informed the Committee that the matter was subjudice as the case was already pending before a court of competent jurisdiction and all the defendants including the petitioner had already taken their plea, with the the trial scheduled to begin on May 6th, 2024.

Ruling on the matter, the Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Mike Etaba, told the complainant to go back to the court and face the charges before him ultimately dismissing the petition.

NAPTIP, in a statement by its Communication Officer, Vincent Adekoye said: “This decision reinforces the commitment to due process and legal proceedings in addressing serious allegations such as organ harvesting.”

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Canadian Prime Minister to resign – Report

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1 hour ago

January 6, 2025

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to step down as early as Monday.

Following reports, the Globe and Mail broke the story first on Sunday night, citing three sources.

It is unclear when Trudeau will step down, but it is anticipated to happen before a national caucus meeting on Wednesday.

Trudeau’s popularity is expected to decline in Canada as a result of a number of issues, including a housing crisis, a declining per-capita GDP, and high inflation.

As of December 24, his disapproval rate was approximately 68%, with only 28% of Canadians supporting him.

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Bride reportedly ‘vanishes’ 24hrs to her wedding in Plateau

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1 hour ago

January 6, 2025

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A bride-to-be identified as Nansik Dashe, reportedly ran away one day to her wedding in Plateau State.

The wedding between Nansik and Kapnan Daniel Ventur, was scheduled to be held on December 27, 2024, at COCIN LCC, NIMTIM, PIL Gani in Langtang North Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that Dashe disappeared on December 26, after developing cold feet, leaving the groom and family members stranded.

It was further learnt that her whereabouts is unknown.

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Osimhen transfer to Man U: Club seeks discount on £62m release clause

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2 hours ago

January 6, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The club is exploring creative strategies to bring the Nigerian who’s on a season-long loan to Galatasaray from Napoli, to Old Trafford, which may include player exchanges to help offset costs.

According to Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo, United’s recruitment team is working on a plan to negotiate a deal with Napoli that would allow them to pay less than Osimhen’s £62 million release clause.

This approach shows the club’s serious intent to strengthen their attacking options under new manager Ruben Amorim.

In a decisive move, United is reportedly considering the sale of Joshua Zirkzee to facilitate the transfer.

The Dutch striker, who has struggled to make an impact since his arrival last summer, could be used to raise funds and reduce the overall cost of the deal

However, Manchester United faces stiff competition for Osimhen’s signature, as Paris Saint-Germain has also expressed interest, adding urgency to United’s negotiations.

The interest from the French giants could potentially drive up Osimhen’s price and complicate United’s plans.

Currently on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen has been in impressive form this season, scoring 12 goals in 15 competitive appearances.

His potential arrival at Old Trafford could provide the firepower that United desperately needs to climb up the Premier League table.