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U.S. Mass Deportation Plans: ICE Arrested Nearly 1,000 On Sunday

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January 28, 2025

A nationwide immigration crackdown on Sunday resulted in the arrest of 956 people, the most since Donald Trump returned to power, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

A number of federal agencies with newly expanded detention powers were involved in the raids in a number of cities including Chicago, Newark and Miami.

Trump came to power after making mass deportations of undocumented immigrants a central campaign promise. His predecessor Joe Biden carried out an average of 311 immigration deportations daily, according to ICE, mostly individuals who had committed crimes Since taking office, Trump has carried out 21 executive actions to overhaul the US immigration system.

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Watch out for upcoming episode of ‘Your Family Lawyer ‘ this Saturday

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January 30, 2025

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Again, seasoned lawyer, Chinye Chuma this Saturday will unearth inherent dangers in familyhood.

Chinye known for his incisive and clear cut analysis will this Saturday highlight how one can swim through legal challenges in marriages and family matters.

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BREAKING: Former NHIS Boss to Stay in EFCC Custody as Court Postpones Trial

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January 30, 2025

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By Gloria Ikibah

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Kuje, has adjourned the arraignment of former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, to Monday, February 3, 2025.

According to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, Yusuf, was arrested on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and 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.

During the brief session, defense counsel, Isah Dokto Haruna, who held brief for lead counsel O.I. Habeeb, SAN, sought bail for the defendant, but the judge declined the request due to the postponed arraignment.

“In the absence of a formal arraignment, bail at this stage is premature,” Justice Nwecheonwu ruled, ordering that Yusuf remain in EFCC custody until his next court appearance.

The case was adjourned to February 3, 2025, when the former NHIS boss will be formally arraigned.

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Illegal IGP Comment: Sowore pleads not guilty to cybercrime charges

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January 30, 2025

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Activist Omoyele Sowore, has pleaded not guilty to the cybercrime charges against him at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had filed the charges against Sowore for calling him an “illegal IGP.”

Sowore had made the remark on his verified X handle.

However, the activist is standing trial before Justice Liman of the FCT High Court and was docked at about 10:00 am when the charges were read to him.

When the charges were read, Sowore pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Meanwhile, several of his followers had protested in front of the court over Sowore’s arraignment.