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Real Reason DSS Operatives Invaded Court To Arrest Defendants
Kehinde Bamiwola, a lawyer, has narrated how some operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded the Ogun high court, Ilaro division, to arrest two defendants.
The defendants are Fatai Isiaka and Samuel Oyero.
Bamiwola said Isiaka and Oyero were in court on Monday for a case bordering on alleged arson at the Agosasa community in Ipokia LGA of Ogun state.
In a statement on Tuesday, Bamiwola, the counsel representing Isiaka, said the continuation of proceedings in the case was presided over by A. A. Shobayo, the judge, on Monday.
The lawyer added that during the proceedings, he informed the court about the presence of DSS operatives in the court premises.
Bamiwola said he told the court that Akeen Adigun, a community leader popularly known as Socopao, who is the complainant, had invited the secret police to arrest the defendants.
The lawyer said the judge asked Timilehin Oredehin, the state counsel, to invite the leader of the DSS operatives to the courtroom.
“Their leader was warned and ordered to leave the court premises and that, if at all anyone is to be arrested, it should not be within the court premises as they (DSS) know the houses of their targets or suspects to be arrested,” the statement reads.
“After leaving the court hall, they flouted, disregarded and violated the order of the court by forcefully arresting Alhaji Fatai Isiaka and One Samuel Oyero.
“It took the smartness of the driver to Alhaji Saheed Olabisi to escape the illegal and unconstitutional arrest within the court premises, notwithstanding the order given by his lordship, Hon. Justice A.A. Shobayo.”
BACKGROUND
In February 2022, James Elegbede, the Oja of Agosasa, passed away.
The selection of the next monarch to fill the vacant throne caused tension and violence in the community.
In September 2022, violence erupted in the community over the kingship tussle, which led to the death of three persons and the destruction of properties.
The violence started when the community youths staged a protest to warn against the installation of a candidate whom they described as “unpopular”.
The youths accused Adigun of planning to use “state forces” to install an “unpopular” monarch in the community.
Houses and vehicles belonging to Adigun were set ablaze.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the date for the Anambra governorship election.
Addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, October 17, INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said the election will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025.
Hear him: “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on 6th November 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
“In the coming weeks, the Commission will provide details of other electoral activities, including the registration of new voters, transfer of voters and the replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
“The detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms before the end of this meeting.”
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Despite heavy hunger, World Bank Tells Nigerians Not To Oppose, Reverse Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Despite hunger, World Bank has urged Nigerians to support the ongoing economic reforms, warning that opposing or reversing them could have serious negative consequences for the country.
Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, emphasized that while the reforms may be challenging, they are crucial for the nation’s long-term stability.
Dr. Diop cautioned that rolling back these reforms would be detrimental, saying, “Reversing the reforms would spell doom for Nigeria.”
In the same vein, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, reiterated the importance of staying committed to the reforms. He stated, “Any effort that is not sustained will be a waste. Together with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, we’ve been discussing how to stay on course.”
Edun further explained that the government’s focus is on reducing inflation while ensuring investments flow into critical sectors such as industry, where jobs can be created. “We are prioritizing market pricing and sat down with labor unions to explain why we cannot afford to let this opportunity slip.”
On the removal of subsidies, Edun noted, “Every day without subsidies means more funds available for education, healthcare, and other essential expenditures.”
Also speaking, Central Bank Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso highlighted the importance of promoting exports in light of the exchange rate adjustments. “The moderation in the FX rate should make our goods more competitive for export and discourage the importation of unnecessary goods,” he said
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