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Exousiang01:
And which trial has ever been conducted secretly?
The trial should be held on the street?


To the OP, you already knew where he was
You already knew the stage the case has gotten to.
Yet you used this headline?
What is your plan, to encourage civil unrest?
Because the body of your report clearly tells a different story from your headline...
Seun mynd44 is Nairaland fast becoming a tool to encourage social unrest?
Headlines like this can cause damage.

You can see some people who just read the headline without reading the body are running with the headline, I am very sure this is the aim of the OP, to mislead people

Thank you for raising your concern.

I accept that the headline could have been clearer and may have created the wrong impression for people who did not read the full report. I have taken that criticism on board.

However, the suggestion that my intention was to mislead people, encourage civil unrest or cause social unrest is speculative at best. Nothing in the body of the report calls for violence, disorder or mob action. On the contrary, the report clearly states that the accused has been charged, has pleaded not guilty and is entitled to a fair trial.

The purpose of the post was to keep public attention on the case and encourage transparency and accountability through lawful means. It was not to misrepresent the status of the proceedings.

I am willing to correct an unclear headline, but it is unfair to assign motives to me without evidence.

Ogbegbe Is in Court — But Where Is Justice for Mene Ogidi?

Nigeria moves from one tragedy to another with frightening speed.

Today, Nigerians are discussing the cost-of-living crisis. Tomorrow, attention shifts to killings in Benue, kidnappings, political struggles ahead of the 2027 elections or attacks against Nigerians abroad. These issues deserve attention, but the speed of the news cycle often means that yesterday’s victims are forgotten before justice is served.

One name Nigerians must not forget is Oghenemine “Mene” Ogidi, also known as OG Million.

On April 26, 2026, the 28-year-old musician and delivery worker was killed during an encounter with police officers in Effurun, Delta State. Reports and video footage showed him restrained before he was shot at close range. Former Assistant Superintendent of Police Usman Nuhu, popularly known as Ogbegbe, was subsequently accused of firing the fatal shot.

The incident caused nationwide outrage. Nigerians watched a young man pleading for his life while officers who were expected to protect citizens stood around him. Whatever accusations were made against Mene, he had the constitutional right to be investigated and brought before a court. A police officer does not have the authority to become the accuser, judge and executioner.

But as usually happens in Nigeria, the outrage began to fade.

New crises arrived. Nigerians were confronted by continuing economic hardship and debates over whether government reforms were genuinely improving ordinary people’s lives. In July, the government announced plans to measure poverty, real incomes and inequality amid criticism that economic improvements had not translated into meaningful relief for many households.

At the same time, insecurity continued to dominate the headlines. Gunmen attacked mourners after a funeral in Benue State, killing at least eight people according to the police, while Amnesty International reported a higher number. Nigerians were also following the evacuation of citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks.

These events are serious. They affect real families and deserve national attention. However, one tragedy should not erase another.

So, where is Ogbegbe?

The latest widely reported court updates show that Ogbegbe and four other dismissed police officers were taken before the Delta State High Court.

A court ordered the five former officers to be held at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. Ogbegbe was later formally charged with murder, while the other four former officers were charged with negligent acts causing harm.

On June 30, 2026, all five defendants pleaded not guilty. The court scheduled the commencement of the trial for July 14, 2026.

Therefore, the question is no longer simply, “Where is Ogbegbe?”

The more important questions are:

Will the trial remain transparent?

Will Mene’s family receive regular and accurate information?

Will witnesses be protected and allowed to testify freely?

Will the proceedings continue without unnecessary delays?

Will justice still be pursued after social-media attention has disappeared?

The accused persons are entitled to a fair trial and remain legally presumed innocent until a court reaches its decision. But Mene Ogidi and his family are equally entitled to a credible, open and timely judicial process.

Nigeria has witnessed too many cases of alleged police brutality that generated public outrage before slowly disappearing from national discussion. Families are left to attend court hearings alone, search for information and repeatedly remind the country that their loved ones once existed.

Nearly six years after the 2020 #EndSARS protests, the family of journalist Pelumi Onifade is still seeking accountability and the return of his body for burial. A June 2026 coroner’s finding reportedly confirmed through DNA that remains previously seen in a morgue belonged to him, yet his family’s struggle for closure continues.

That history should teach us something: public anger lasting only a few days is not enough.

Justice requires sustained attention.

Journalists must continue attending the proceedings. Civil-society organisations must document every adjournment and development. The Delta State Government and Ministry of Justice must communicate clearly with Mene’s family. Nigerians should keep asking questions without threatening witnesses, prejudging the court or spreading unverified information.

Mene Ogidi must not become another hashtag that trended briefly and disappeared.

Ogbegbe may now be before the court, but the work is not finished. An arraignment is not a conviction. A promise of justice is not justice itself. Dismissal from the police is not a substitute for a full judicial determination.

Nigeria must keep watching.

Because when the country forgets its victims, impunity wins.

Do not forget Mene Ogidi. Follow the trial. Demand transparency. Demand justice.

QuinQ:
Even on their website those b4 the law are exempted. See below

Those affected are the ones that came in before the stated date but were not on health and care worker visa or skilled worker visa.The husband in the case being referenced came in as a Masters student in October 2022 so family got visas with him and they probably extended with the graduate visa afterwards which lasts for two years.He might have switched to the health and care visa after these 2024 date hence why his family are no longer eligible to continue with him

teejoyz:
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Statistics show that SE only have 5 states and also least populated zone in Nigeria. For the region to get this figure then it is the worst in the south.

You are very smart

Callmed:
Wow... congratulations. You are such a patient person though. I mean with the DHL delay

The wait was killing..imagine 15 working days for visa application and another 6days to recieve passport.it was meant to be delivered on friday but when i tracked, they said "due to adverse weather condition" it couldnt be delivered i just had to make "patience" my friend

Visa alert!
Application date: 09/06/2021
Biometric date:16/06/2021 (Standard)
Transferred to VAC: 05/07/2021
Collection mail: 06/07/2021
Long wait for DHL delivery which landed yesterday 12/07/2021.Visas granted family of 5 (five)
It has ended in praise..all thanks to God and this wonderful nairaland team

Application transferred to VAC..waiting to testify

[quote author=Temitopepremium post=103389287][/quote]A big 'Amen' to that

Temitopepremium:
Visa!!! Visa!!! Visa!!
I return all glory , honour and power to God Almighty that made the journey successful.

Submission 8th of June.
Biometric 16th of June.
VAC -TLS ikeja ( standard)
Collection and decision mails - 2nd of July.
Collected my passport todaywith ÙK student visa stamped on it.

My journey so far, have been following this thread since 2019 and indeed it has been helpful. Thanks to originator of this thread and thanks to others professional gurus. God bless
you all .

Pls note, Standard visa is not for the faint heart. Lol

Wow! Congrats..did biometrics on 16th June too and application still with dmc.it will surely end in praise

restore2023:
Visa Alert
Family of 3
Application 8th June 2021
Submission: 16th June 2021
Collection mail: 2nd July
Standard Application.

Visa granted for 3.
Please note i counted the 28 days POF to lapse on biometrics day, i was initially worried but thank God visa was granted.
I had 2 previous UK visit Visa
I USA denial declared.

Many thanks to this forum.

bradford here we come, we should have a group for people going to bradford o

Congratulations,I rejoice with u.Did u use Lagos or Abuja TLS?

ChinnyCliff:
Ok!

We have tried shuffling between self and assisted services but they are still saying sold out

We will try prime time appointment now!

Thanksssssss!!!!!!

Ok..that should be like 37k per head

ChinnyCliff:
Yes the whole of July is sold out!

We are trying to get a date but no wat!

Pls is it possible to walk in without having a date? Thank you for responding fast!

U need to get a date for everyone first even if its in august before u can do walk-in..Have u also tried shuffling between assisted service and self service to see if there are available dates? check prime time appointment too..

ChinnyCliff:
Pls what happens if we are not able to get a date! The whole of June is sold already for ikeja a TLC.

We tried to change it to Abuja but it’s not working!

Make una help o!

U meant the whole of July?
Try to book for any available date, then if u can afford it u go for a walk-in appointment @42k per head..as one or two people wrote earlier, it seems u have to go put ur name down a day before ur proposed walk-in day..though when i did mine earlier it wasnt like that then.u cant change ur application centre once u have chosen it

ChinnyCliff:
Thank you for your quick response, I appreciate, pls was did u experience same thing during your application? Or you know someone that it happened to! We just want to be sure we are doing the correct thing! Thanks alot

Everyone with dependants comes across this.It has been discussed on this thread several times too,U can also read back a few pages for clarity and yes,I entered my course end date for my dependants too.Feel free to wait for response from gurus in the house if u still have doubts but thats the way to go

ChinnyCliff:
Good morning all, pls we need urgent answers, my husband tried filling my part in the dependent form and they are asking for his visa expiring date when he hasn’t even gotten the visa!

Anyone knows why this is popping up? We have cross checked all information and they are correct.

Pls help!!!! Thank you as we anticipate your responses��

@justwise @mimilyrics

Enter course/program end date

fetomowo:
To mark a CAS as "used" means the application has NOT been rejected
as invalid, withdrawn, or declared void.

Okay, thanks

Deering1008:
@justewise and other gurus in the house, Please attend to this and again is it all schools that send such mail to applicants? I did biometrics since 7th of June (standard) but got no such mail neither pick up mail from TLS till now

This is an excerpt of the mail:

If you made your Student visa / Tier 4 visa application outside of the UK (you applied for entry clearance):

1. Your CAS is ‘Used’ because a Visa Officer has received your application and will now consider it.

2. The Visa Officer should make a decision on your application within UKVI’s advertised processing times: https://www.gov.uk/visa-processing-times. Please note that these times do not include weekends or public holidays. If you have paid for and used the Priority Visa Service you should receive a decision within the local advertised time for that service.

3. If the Home Office (UKVI) grants your application please read the information at the link below, which explains how your visa will be issued and how to check its details: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Visas-and-Immigration/Making-a-Tier-4-General-application-outside-the-UK. Click ‘When your visa is issued’.

4. Please note that you must provide us with colour scans or photographs of the personal details page and the entry vignette in your passport, and both sides of your BRP card, when you have collected it from the Post Office. The University is required by law to obtain copies of these documents in order to enrol you. Please email them to ..........

5. If you have already started your course and applied for an extension to your visa from outside of the UK, you must provide us with colour scans or photographs of both sides of your BRP card. Failure to do this within a reasonable period may result in your enrolment on the course being blocked.

6. If the Home Office refuses your application, it will provide you with a ‘Refusal Notice’. As soon as you receive this notice, you should urgently seek advice from the university’...... You must also provide us with a copy of every page of your ‘Refusal Notice’.

7. An International Student Adviser at the Student Advice Service will contact you to offer you advice on the Home Office’s refusal.

8.You should note that you can only use a CAS once. If you are advised to make another Student visa application, you cannot use the same CAS again but will need a new CAS number.

Hello Good people, I got a mail from my school now that UKVI has informed them that they have now "used" my CAS. I guess it means that the application is now being treated.Today is the 8th working day after biometrics.

canadaishome:
Good day all


Do kids need to do biometrics?

I think they all need to be available for the biometrics, though my son aged 3+ only had his digital pix taken but the older ones had both the pix and fingerprint taken..so its a yes

skealoo:
Good Day,

Please for a family of 5, if the main applicant biometric date is different from the rest of the family, i.e. main applicant date is 1st of july while the rest of the family have different dates of 6th and 7th July, can we all still go with the main applicant on the 1st of july without any issue at TLS
thanks.

U will need to pay for walk -in (42k each) appointment for the rest of the family on that 1st of july so u can all do the biometrics together

rabola1:
Good morning house, abeg,how does the flexi 42k Biometric work, do u just walk in and pay at d venue.
Thanks

U need to have booked a biometric appointment with tls not minding the date then u can walk in and pay 42k on any day u wish to get it done.try to get there early

prettytorlar:
Is it possible to make the payment without the card please?

I think u need a card to make the visa and ihs payment

Vaneecoco:
good morning everyone, please after making payment for tb test do you still pay for the certificate? i read you are to pay 8500 for the certificate, is this true?

The payment you made covers the certificate except u want reissuance of certificate thats when u pay extra 8500

Preshyi:
I have a gtb account but savings. Getting someone with a gtb current account may be a problem but I will sort it out. Thanks so much

Okay.u will need to go to the bank with ur utility bill

Preshyi:
Yes, very helpful. How long did that take please?

I opened the dom acct on a monday and got my card on wednesday though even the officials were quite surprised as they said it normally takes 5 working days. Do u have a gtbank current acct? If yes, then it should be pretty straightforward to open the dom otherwise u would need references from 2 current account holders with gtbank

Preshyi:
Been asking this question since yesterday please,
I dont want to get stuck when I start my application.

I opened a dom account with gtbank and also applied for a USD card.then i funded the account by buying dollars from aboki.hope this helps

AirBay:
Yes I know. That traffic is something else, this is why I am targeting 11am, If we don't get it done on Monday, I will be there on Tuesday by 6am..lol

Good then

AirBay:
Ohh, No. I will be travelling to lagos tomorrow morning.

Ok..dont know where u are travelling from, just try to leave as early as possible the traffic on magboro axis of the expressway and other parts of lagos could be crazy

AirBay:
Thank you. I should be there around 11am or 12noon

Do u or any other family have appointment for the day? If not, its advisable u gt there earlier

AirBay:
Did anyone go for walk in at tls recently? What time were you allowed in?

We were allowed in around 9am

donogaga of ahoada,congrats in advance

Hello VO,
I traveled to UK in the year 2004 but my year of birth was wrong on my previous passport as a result of using a sworn declaration of age with mistake on it..It stated 1979 instead of 1978.now I have had a new passport for about 3yrs with the mistake rectified.Can I still go ahead to present the one with the mistake in addition to the new one just to prove travel history when applying to the US embassy for a visit visa?