₦airaland Forum

londonerr:
When did NNPCL become a refinery regulator? NNPCL is not a refinery regulator and claims to be privatised to avoid accountability... NNPCL has 4 non functional refineries

Inosky:
@∆ Probably it's the police those police that did the kidnapping and after collecting ransom, the write that report.

Penaldo:
Yesterday, the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation launched its annual Agricultural Inputs Empowerment Project. This initiative aims to support low-income farmers in Nigeria by providing essential resources such as fertilizers and herbicides.
In today’s challenging economic climate, these inputs are crucial for boosting productivity and securing better harvests. With over 986 farmers directly benefiting and an estimated 2,500 more indirectly impacted, this project has a significant reach.
Six years after leaving public office, Bukola Saraki continues to improve the lives of everyday Nigerians.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/BLz7kYbX79piS6xG/?mibextid=oFDknk

Difrent:
Exactly You used the word "illegal arrest"And I'm telling you the arrest is no illegal.
It was a legal process because someone petitioned the police and they are bound to act.
If you still don't get it ,no need continuing this back and forth

Kobojunkieee:
1. Section 32(2) of the Nigerians Police Act 2020 & Section 8(2)of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 clearly states that a person shall not be arrested merely for a civil wrong or a breach of contract. So, if you have a problem with a particular person whom you feel has defamed, you can take it to court where it can be decided.

Kobojunkieee:
And I believe I corrected you several saying that even in such cases, defamation is handled and proven in court, not first with police arrests. Read through Section 373 - Section 381 do not prescribe police arrests before the court is engaged in those cases.

Police arrests can only occur according to that stipulated in Section 35(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, Section 38(1) of the Nigerians Police Act 2020 & Section 18(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act. Any arrest made outside of that is illegal or even kidnapping.

Difrent:
■ You seem confused That's because you are trying to make a point where there is none.
Police is acting because someone reported to them and they have the duty to protect the rights of both parties
But to you it's only the journalists that should have rights
And the police is just doing work nobody sends them.
That clearly is not right

Kobojunkieee:
Posting unverifiable propaganda is not a criminal offense even in Nigeria. So, an arrest in such cases is actually illegal according to
↪Section 32(2) of the Nigerians Police Act 2020
↪Section 8(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015
↪and Section 35(1) of the Nigerian Constitution.

Also, if you condone the illegal arrest of people you like to hate, know that you or members of your family are likely to be caught in the same net as these men next. Hope you would sing the praises of your tormenters even then.

Difrent:
↪Then allow the police do the job.

BuzChi:
↪This is the gospel truth that I am surprised most Nigerians don't understand. How can a fellow citizen rejoice when a journalist is being intimidated, especially when it's an illegal arrest. Go read on free press, and what a democratic government is all about.
If only every Nigerian know their rights and take it by force, the politicians will all be afraid and wary on discharging their duties to the country.

Difrent:
■ As if those they are posting false information about don't have family members.
Should some people be allowed to destroy other people lives because they claim to be journalists?

Timmi:
■Below is my original post, and now where did I mentioned that the right to protest be denied. What I said is clear, every citizen have an inalienable right entrenched in the constitution, one is the right to associate and to protest. I said though you have that right but your right to protest doesn’t give you the right to trample on other people’s right. Your right stops where my right is infringed upon. In Florida, you could be shot and killed by protesting on my personal property and the laws is in support of such.
Original post: Timmi:
■ PandoraObi, yes fundamental rights is entrenched in the constitution but the right of others are also protected. Your fundamental right to freedom of speech does not entitle you to defame other citizens. Defamation of character either in words (written or spoken) is also protected in the same constitution.
■ Your so-called investigative journalist is nothing but envelope collecting roadside pseudo writers that is available for hire and to the highest bidder, be it foreign or internal agent/agency. To say the least, these so called journalist are agents of propaganda and lies and they can sell their mother for a cup of coffee/tea.

Kobojunkieee:
1. Defamation is a civil wrong, and not a criminal wrong, and hence does not warrant an arrest without first appearing in court at least - Section 32(2) of the Nigerian Police Act 2020 & sections 35(1) of the Nigerian Constitution. PIDOM's rights were violated when he was arrested.

2. Nothing wrong with being an envelope-collecting roadside pseudo-writer. There is no crime against being just that. Section 32(1) of the Nigerian Police Act 2020 insists that an allegation or charge of committing an offense has to be established by an Act of the National Assembly or under any other Law before the person can be arrested, investigated, and tried or dealt with according to the provisions of the Nigerian Police Act 2020. The Police cannot make up crimes of their own design to charge, investigate, try, or deal with a person for. They are to instead follow the Law. You also have no power to make up ideas of crime as you go.

Timmi:
■ Mr man, I have been in the USA probably longer than you have. Have you ever seen or heard where protesters block roads and burn tire on the roads because others to join in their cause? NO
■ Civil liberties or labor unions protest but it’s always local protest, such as in front of a store, carrying placards while marching through the street (on a side walk), without disturbing others.
■ The latest case is the march to the Capitol instigated by Trump. The protesters were prosecuted and some jailed for destruction of public properties and for attacking the security personnel.
■ Their right to protest doesn’t confer on them the right to loot and destruction of properties nor intentionally attacking people to cause harm.
■ At least, you witnessed the above as you claimed to be in the USA. Your right - freedom of speech, freedom of association doesn’t confer on you the right to step on my property and damage it. In Florida, where I lived, you have a right to shoot (with a gun) anyone that trespasses on your property.

gidgiddy:
■ How do you think Finland will repatriate its own citizen to a country like Nigeria? You think Finland is Kenya or Nigeria? I have said this many times, no European country will send its citizen to a country with very bad human rights record such as Nigeria. It is never done
If the Nigerian government has any evidence against Simon Ekpa, foward it to the Finnish authorities and he will be prosecuted in Finland... But if you are hoping that Finland will send him to Nigeria, forget it

FriendsAndFans:
are you sure? Her son is a nairalander and even she herself.
I don't think this is right

Inosky:
■ It's non of Tinubu's and Nigerian army's concern as long as it's not in the southeast. That reminds me the 20 medical students kidnapped in Benue few weeks ago are still in captivity and no one knows what has happened to them

KwaraRat:
■ Have you noticed it? The regime change cronners , anti democratic , anarcho Marxist , Zio pig Obidient have all gone underground. That PIDOM dude's arrest has really unravelled their communist plot on behalf of Blackrock. If you even noticed, Giringory even acknowledged the security guys rescuing the kidnapped medical students The rat and his rat pack have been cornered.
Lolz.

lapintoz:
■ At least PBAT dey try. The Fulani boys that kidnapped the 20 medical students were rounded up without paying ransom. Under Bubu with all the security heads that were Fulani....not one Fulani herdsman was arrested and prosecuted. They all go scot free. The bandits in the north are political weapons like the so called Sharia.....when the north is ready, they will work with government to eradicate the menace. Shikana

Shikena:
■ In that case you might as well put on your wig and gown and show up in court as amicus curiae. The judges will gladly enlighten you better on how the process works,
I have provided you what is relevant at this point, those with the training, real experience & judicial responsibility will decide. Any other position, is empty hot air and online grandstanding with large room for goalpost shifting. I can't control what you find acceptable or not and quite frankly you are inconsequential on this, and me too. The court will decide, simple

Shikena:
.... ■ From the post, "They were alleged to have committed acts of terrorism, treason, and treasonable felonies, including arson and terrorism.
The police said the offense was contrary to Sections 2(1) and (3), 24 and 26 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022; Sections 41 and 42 of the Criminal Code Act; Sections 410, 411, and 412 of the Penal Code Act; and Section 4 of the Miscellaneous Offences Act CAP M17 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and other enabling statutes.
The court will have to decide.

tellwisdom:
■ I am not anonymous.. If anyone wants to see me, I will show up.

franugo:
■ Are you sure you understood my initial comment that you quoted? Cause I never stated that pidom reveal himself so I don't get where you're coming from

TollinsN:
Most of the things Nigerians wrote in the media in the name of free press are not acceptable in any European countries. Even picking/ making calls in some areas are forbidden. But I'm Nigeria, everyone wants to claim rights blindly.
If Nigerian police is given the advantage of enforcing every bit of the laws in Nigeria as obtained in other climates. It will be difficult to know what next you will do that will land you in jail

Funkyswagzz:
To be honest in this administration I learnt GDP can actually improve amid inflation. I mean how is it possible we have high inflation and still have good GDP can someone please explain cos I'm very confused. Never heard of it before😳

NewHe:
Please is it Tinubu that ordered them to be arrested? They were arrested based on petition by the victims!
∆ Why they are not brought to justice is another, thing!

NLCreator666:
■ A group of fanatical lawyers known as Asiwaju Lawyers has threatened to sue bandits if they don't take down a TikTok video they made in the forest mocking Tinubu and tender an unreserved apology to the president within 48 hours.
"Bandits, ronu o!" yelled Chief Obafemi, the lead counsel for the self-proclaimed Asiwaju Lawyers. "We give you 48 hours to take down that derogatory, defamatory, and disgusting video you shared on TikTok against our Asiwaju, or else we’ll sue you for… (pauses dramatically) defamation!"
"But Chief," Junior Counsel Ayodele interrupted timidly, "how do we sue bandits? We don’t even know who they are! And how do we serve legal papers to them? Do we send a bailiff into the forest or simply tag them on TikTok?"
Obafemi grinned. "That’s the beauty of it! We’ll sue them as John Doe. If they don’t show up in court, we win by default!"
The room exploded in applause over the sheer brilliance of Chief Obafemi.
While the applause was ongoing, senior attorney Funmi came up with a brilliant idea: "Sir, let’s also insist they add 'Long Live the President!' at the end of the apology, in five different languages—Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, English, and Latin—just to be thorough."
"And Arabic, too," Counsel Toby added. "And if they fail to comply, we shall drag them to court! Not just any court, mind you, but the Supreme Court! We'll sue them for defamation, for incitement, for disturbing the peace... and for bad dancing!"
Again, the room erupted in applause. "That’s a brilliant idea," Chief Obafemi hailed Funmi and Toby.
"We could also launch a counter-video showing the president's achievements," Toby suggested.
"But the President doesn't have any achievements yet," Chief Obafemi interrupted. "Let's focus on the lawsuit and leave the achievements to the media aides."

Shimbo96:
■ this is Nigeria sir not USA...
■ I have police act with regulations 'cap p1 9', I have the Nigeria constitution and section 35(1) didn't talk about arrest of any journalist written fake news on the internet. If you want to go further I will screenshot it for you.
■ You are not in Nigeria but supporting people causing chaos and dividing us with their fake propaganda is not nice. If they are not guilty, then their lawyer should do better...

PassingShot:
■ I repeat, you are being economical with the truth. I don't have more time to waste on such debate because, the world over, freedom of speech does not grant anyone the liberty to malign or make libelous claims without consequences. ■ The journalists in this case, have you or anyone presented evidence they were simply arrested and kept in detention without any recourse to the court?
■ They may have been initially arrested without a court's permission (which is also allowed the police based on their standard operational mode), but they must have also obtained a court's permission to keep them in detention.

Timmi:
■ Mr man, I have been in the USA probably longer than you have. Have you ever seen or heard where protesters block roads and burn tire on the roads because others to join in their cause? NO
■ Civil liberties or labor unions protest but it’s always local protest, such as in front of a store, carrying placards while marching through the street (on a side walk), without disturbing others.
■ The latest case is the march to the Capitol instigated by Trump. The protesters were prosecuted and some jailed for destruction of public properties and for attacking the security personnel.
■ Their right to protest doesn’t confer on them the right to loot and destruction of properties nor intentionally attacking people to cause harm.
■ At least, you witnessed the above as you claimed to be in the USA. Your right - freedom of speech, freedom of association doesn’t confer on you the right to step on my property and damage it. In Florida, where I lived, you have a right to shoot (with a gun) anyone that trespasses on your property.

PassingShot:
↪You are being economical with the truth.
↪How can anyone claim that it is lawful to just post anything as a fact even if it is a lie or propaganda, without such having any legal consequence?

Shimbo96:
↪ posting unverifiable propaganda than can lead to anarchy or chaos is punishable sir...

Lifestone:
↪I have corrected you on this before. Stop misleading people, there's what is called criminal defamation.

phemray:
↪So you mean they should not be controlled because they can say anything wether right or wrong. Is that how the so call developed counties get development. Journalist in Nigeria are just looking for followers and money. They did not think of the consequences of Thier unverified news or informations on the innocent citizen.
↪Criticism shld be constructive with alternative suggestions.

SmartyPants:
↪Where did you do your own law? The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not a treaty; therefore, it does not have any signatories. It is a mere proclamation (like a statement of intent) adopted by the UN General Assembly, and it is not considered to be enforceable by any international tribunal. There is no law anywhere in Nigeria or in the international sphere that permits people to commit defamation and get away with it. I've explained this to you before.

Ainaolusegun:
∆ As part of his efforts to address the healthcare needs of the residents in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital,
hon Afolabi Afuape, the Member of the House of Representatives representing Abeokuta-South federal constituency, Afolabi Afuape in collaboration with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), has organised a two-day free medical outreach.
The event, started on Monday and ended Tuesday, held at Centenary Hall, Ake, and Panseke areas of Abeokuta respectively.