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Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by augustine77(op): 9:43pm On Dec 31, 2024

A chief magistrate court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday ordered the remand in the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Kaduna, of self-styled activist and public commentator, Shehu Mahdi.

Mahdi was arrested a few days ago by officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) after he rebuffed pleas to pull down inciting videos he posted online claiming that President Bola Tinubu granted France the approval to set up a military base in northern Nigeria.

Mahdi's narrative came on the heels of a related claim by the military leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that France set up a military base in northern Nigeria. Shehu Mahdi blamed President Bola Tinubu for endorsing the deal in a viral tweet.

The National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as well as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, swiftly punctured the narrative of the Nigerien military leader as false.

On Tuesday, the DSS arraigned Mahdi before Magistrate Abubakar Lamido on two-count charge of conspiracy, aiding and abetting terrorism, which the agency said is contrary to Section 26 (2)(3) of the Terrorism (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022 and Inciting Public Disturbances Contrary to Section 78 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, 2017.

In his ruling, Magistrate Lamido held that Mahdi remain in a correctional facility in Kaduna until January 14, 2025, for further hearing on the matter.

The video clips posted by Mahdi have since been fact-checked by several media organizations, including Daily Trust and The Cable, and found to be 2013 video footages of Nigerian soldiers at Bamako Airportthei, Mali, uring their deployment for an African Union Peace Keeping Mission in Northern Mali.

https://www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com/kaduna-court-remands-mahdi-shehu-in-prison-over-fake-videos/

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by dawnomike(m): 10:08pm On Dec 31, 2024

We have freedom of speech/expression... But freedom after speech is not guaranteed!!!

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by yarimo(m): 11:46pm On Dec 31, 2024

dawnomike:
We have freedom of speech/expression... But freedom after speech is not guaranteed!!!

No constitution gives you freedom of false speach and expression

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Throwback: 1:26am On Jan 01, 2025

Just wait for the comments of those who say they want a better Nigeria, only to realise how decayed their thoughts are when it comes to right or wrong.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by yoruboid: 1:30am On Jan 01, 2025

See actor. Now now he has a neck collar and crutches

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Throwback: 2:30am On Jan 01, 2025

yoruboid:
See actor. Now now he has a neck collar and crutches

Ayo Fayose and Dino Melaye set a very ignoble standard for many to follow.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by zero8zero(m): 4:19am On Jan 01, 2025

Crutches & neck collar,Lol. He has turned into a skit maker, next is to collapse inside court during trial.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by 4tomandchi: 6:12am On Jan 01, 2025

Our democracy is at risk. This president is the first democratic dictator Nigeria has ever had. Nothing is free in Nigeria anymore! Our freedom of speech too is at risk.

Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Musty112: 6:17am On Jan 01, 2025

Consequences man! If you take joy in falsely deriding others, be ready to face the music

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by BuharisBoy: 6:17am On Jan 01, 2025

I may support mahdi shehi but on on a false claims or doctored videos, always be fair or verifying your sources of information before making a claim

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Emijef: 6:19am On Jan 01, 2025

Good

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by DMCY: 6:21am On Jan 01, 2025

Safe to say all of una don dey begin agree😂. Wonderful 2025 ahead 😂

Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Softmirror: 6:21am On Jan 01, 2025

Scape Goat.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Globad(f): 6:22am On Jan 01, 2025

4tomandchi:
Our democracy is at risk. This president is the first democratic dictator Nigeria has ever had. Nothing is free in Nigeria anymore! Our freedom of speech too is at risk.

Your freedom of false speech is at risk

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Softmirror: 6:23am On Jan 01, 2025

4tomandchi:
Our democracy is at risk. This president is the first democratic dictator Nigeria has ever had. Nothing is free in Nigeria anymore! Our freedom of speech too is at risk.

You don't sound normal lol 😆😆😆😆

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Roger3D(m): 6:25am On Jan 01, 2025*

This Tinubu regime seems hell bent on the suppression of free speech. What a vile, wicked and evil man

Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by yoruboid: 6:27am On Jan 01, 2025

Roger3D:
This Tinubu regime seems hell bent on the suppression of free speech.

It’s hell bent on suppressing lies

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Lithiumite: 6:46am On Jan 01, 2025

Roger3D:
This Tinubu regime seems hell bent on the suppression of free speech.

False representation isn't free speech......this will help improve responsible social media usage.....get your facts right before posting anything.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Blankstare(m): 6:53am On Jan 01, 2025

Good for the propagandists..this Mahdi man is a cow

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Leniroyal: 6:57am On Jan 01, 2025

False representation is a crime.. and it is punishable under the law.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Vifx: 7:04am On Jan 01, 2025

Nice one

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by AntiChristian: 7:08am On Jan 01, 2025

Ah!

Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by NaijaCrusader: 7:20am On Jan 01, 2025

This one no be Dele Farotimi nau so we have to be sure of we are supporting here

Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by adioolayi(m): 7:58am On Jan 01, 2025

Fake news destroys more than terrorism..

The man should face the consequences of his actions

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by JAMO84: 8:08am On Jan 01, 2025

Just because of your hatred for the President, you lied your way into spending the new year celebration period in prison.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by numericalguy(m): 8:11am On Jan 01, 2025

Spreading lies is not freedom of speech.

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Dadadididacontr: 8:40am On Jan 01, 2025

4tomandchi:
Our democracy is at risk. This president is the first democratic dictator Nigeria has ever had. Nothing is free in Nigeria anymore! Our freedom of speech too is at risk.

Your medicine don expire or na you don expire?

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by nightsaint(m): 8:41am On Jan 01, 2025

Freedom of speech is not the same as freedom to commit mendacity and sedition. This same man told many lies against Peter Obi during the last general elections. Nobody cared because the falsehood he spread then was convenient for the ruling party.

dawnomike:
We have freedom of speech/expression... But freedom after speech is not guaranteed!!!

Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by Kriklande(m): 8:58am On Jan 01, 2025

adioolayi:
Fake news destroys more than terrorism..

The man should face the consequences of his actions

so right

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by deeva2: 9:08am On Jan 01, 2025

Fake news carriers no go still learn,,

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Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by nigeriansamurai(m): 9:11am On Jan 01, 2025

yoruboid:
It’s hell bent on suppressing lies

Make e first suppress insecurity and suffering, the first job of the government is providing security. I will not be surprised if tomorrow we find out that the shehu guy was correct...
Nothing dey move me for this country matter again...

Re: Fake Videos: Court Remands Mahdi In Prison by justtee42k: 9:12am On Jan 01, 2025

This is 2025, please sense.
So because it's democracy, they should allow false information that gullible people like you will accept due to hatred for the president and the country.
Please, we need peace in Nigeria

4tomandchi:
Our democracy is at risk. This president is the first democratic dictator Nigeria has ever had. Nothing is free in Nigeria anymore! Our freedom of speech too is at risk.

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