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Police open up on Burna Boy, Darlington’s palaver, claim no one can order officers to effect arrest
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command Spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, has denied reports that popular musician, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy allegedly ordered the arrest of his colleague, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington.
Recall that Darlington was arrested and detained following a petition from fellow musician Burna Boy, who alleged cyberstalking.
Speed Darlington was arrested in Lagos State and taken to various formations in the state before he was taken to Abuja and detained by the IRT team, which accused him of cyberstalking Burna Boy.
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, had on Tuesday told SaharaReporters that he had seen the petition written against Darlington by afrobeat musician, Burna Boy
Darlington was released after five days in detention, but Burna Boy was called out on social media for allegedly ordering the arrest of his colleague.
Media influencer commonly known as VeryDarkMan had in a video on his instagram on Wednesday narrated how the police are being used to oppress Nigerians.
However, the FCT command spokesperson, Josephine in a statement on Saturday, said contrary to public opinion, nobody had the power to ‘’order” the police to arrest anyone.
She claimed that police officers only make arrests after thorough investigations, and not because someone demanded such from the police.
Adeh said; “Hey influencers, Bloggers, and Vloggers: Let’s set the record straight! No one— yes, NO ONE— can just “order” the police to make an arrest. The Police act on real investigations, not personal vendettas.
“If you’re in hot water, cooperate, avail yourself and tell your side of the story. Ignoring it could land you in serious trouble, no matter who you think you are. Stop spreading misinformation. Let’s be guided.”
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Impeachment Plot: Akpabio Cautions Nigerians To Disregard Media Report
By Gloria Ikibah
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has admonished Nigerians to disregard stories of his planned impeachment, even as he described it as an illusion.
Naijablitznews.com recalled that an online publication, (Name withheld on Wednesday, published a story titled “DSS Takes Over National Assembly Amid Impeachment Speculations Against Senate President Akpabio”, which has since been republished by other media outlets.
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of Senate, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh in a statement on Wednesday said the report was a figment of the reporters imagination.
He said: “Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, wishes to state without equivocation that the speculation and misinformation circulating about an alleged impeachment plot against him is the handiwork of fifth columnists who are perpetual merchants of misinformation and purveyors of mischief.
“As a Head of one of the Arms of government, the President of the Senate categorically denies these baseless claims and reaffirms his commitment to transformational leadership of the Senate particularly and effectively collaborates with the other arms of government. There is no crack in the Upper Chamber and no Senator or Caucus is plotting any impeachment against the President of the Senate. Every Senator is focused on raising the bar of Legislative Agenda and Nation building.
“The allegations are nothing but a desperate attempt to create division and discord among the esteemed senators. It’s unfortunate that some individuals would resort to spreading falsehoods to promote the invidious reins of their blackmail enterprise.
“Senator Godswill Akpabio remains focused on the implementation of the 10th Senate’s Legislative Agenda and working tirelessly to address the pressing National issues of growth and prosperity.
“The Senate President will not be distracted by these unfounded rumours and wants to assure the public that his commitment to Nigeria’s progress remains unwavering.
“We therefore urge the public to disregard these baseless claims and instead focus on the meaningful work being done by the Senate to improve the lives of all Nigerians”.
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BREAKING! FG delegation in meeting with NLC, TUC
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Federal government delegation is currently meeting with the leaders of organised labour at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The meeting is centred on the state of the nation, especially the petrol pricing system.
The meeting is taking place at the Secretary to the Office of the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume.
At the meeting are Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, NSA; Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Labour Minister; and Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
Others are the Information Minister, Petroleum Minister, State Minister of Gas, and representatives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Limited.
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