Lagos – The police in Lagos on Monday said they had arrested the publisher of Biafra Times and nine others for allegedly publishing and circulating seditious and malicious publication.
Parading the 10 suspects, Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, said 515 copies of the offending newspaper were recovered during a raid on the printing press in Shomolu, Lagos.
“The printing press has been shut and the environment is being monitored.
“This is an offence punishable under the Criminal Law of Lagos State,” Owoseni said.
He added that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as detectives finished interrogating them.
The arrested publisher, however, told journalists that he had no intention to promote disunity and disharmony among Nigerians.
“I love my country and I love my president. My intention is not to fight my country; I just want to pass out information to those who have no access to the Internet.
“I usually go on the Internet to source for information and publish. I have other papers on sports and social life which I publish,’’ he said.
The prime suspect said he had been publishing for the past eight years but only specialised in Biafra Times three months ago.
“I decided to specialise on Biafra Times when I discovered it is always a sell-out anytime we published stories about eastern parts of the country.
“Sometimes, I go to newspaper vendors and hear people requesting for Biafra Times.
“We usually print about 5000 copies which we sell for N100 nationwide,” he said.
In another development, the CP told journalists that the command was aware of a proposed demonstration which popular artiste, Tuface Idibia planned to lead.
He said that the command was yet to be officially notified and assured that the police would not allow unscrupulous elements to hijack the protest.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/police-arrest-biafra-times-publisher-9-others-alleged-sedition/

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“I love my country and I love my president. My intention is not to fight my country; I just want to pass out information to those who have no access to the Internet.
“I decided to specialise on Biafra Times when I discovered it is always a sell-out anytime we published stories about eastern parts of the country.

My guy betrayed the Biafra cause kiakia......chaii, ayaff die.

Truly if you want to attract traffic to your print media by cashing in on gullible buyers just write any shii that gives credence to biafra. And you will be surprise how those ipob faithful spend their lunch money to patronize it.

And if you want them to buy 2 copies just write about Buhari's burial arrangement or imminent coup to overthrow Buhari, some of them will branch beer palour celebrating.

Horllamideh:

My guy betrayed the Biafra cause kiakia......chaii, ayaff die.

Horllamideh:
Lagos – The police in Lagos on Monday said they had arrested the publisher of Biafra Times and nine others for allegedly publishing and circulating seditious and malicious publication.
Parading the 10 suspects, Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, said 515 copies of the offending newspaper were recovered during a raid on the printing press in Shomolu, Lagos.
“The printing press has been shut and the environment is being monitored.
“This is an offence punishable under the Criminal Law of Lagos State,” Owoseni said.
He added that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as detectives finished interrogating them.
The arrested publisher, however, told journalists that he had no intention to promote disunity and disharmony among Nigerians.
“I love my country and I love my president. My intention is not to fight my country; I just want to pass out information to those who have no access to the Internet.
“I usually go on the Internet to source for information and publish. I have other papers on sports and social life which I publish,’’ he said.
The prime suspect said he had been publishing for the past eight years but only specialised in Biafra Times three months ago.
“I decided to specialise on Biafra Times when I discovered it is always a sell-out anytime we published stories about eastern parts of the country.
“Sometimes, I go to newspaper vendors and hear people requesting for Biafra Times.
“We usually print about 5000 copies which we sell for N100 nationwide,” he said.
In another development, the CP told journalists that the command was aware of a proposed demonstration which popular artiste, Tuface Idibia planned to lead.
He said that the command was yet to be officially notified and assured that the police would not allow unscrupulous elements to hijack the protest.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/police-arrest-biafra-times-publisher-9-others-alleged-sedition/

This simply buttresses what we've been saying....Nigerians are so much interested in Igbo affairs as if its a requirement for job seeking

From the story...it seems the suspect is not Igbo, bkos if he was,his name would've been mentioned by now

u can't stop a moving train, even buhari tried it but landed him in hospital in London or death sentence

cheruv:

This simply buttresses what we've been saying....Nigerians are so much interested in Igbo affairs as if its a requirement for job seeking

From the story...it seems the suspect is not Igbo, bkos if he was,his name would've been mentioned by now

well the link to the post celebrating the launch of the Biafra Times is here on NL.....while you are at that, u might wanna check out the link in the OP's signature.
https://www.nairaland.com/2349418/biafra-news-paper-launched-called

What is in the paper that warrant arrest. Nigerian police with a cheap recognition.

mr1759:
u can't stop a moving train, even buhari tried it but landed him in hospital in London or death sentence

You sounds familiar but beware of Usman Bukar as i heard he is on patrol.

Aufbauh:
Truly if you want to attract traffic to your print media by cashing in on gullible buyers just write any shii that gives credence to biafra. And you will be surprise how those ipob faithful spend their lunch money to patronize it.

And if you want them to buy 2 copies just write about Buhari's burial arrangement or imminent coup to overthrow Buhari, some of them will branch beer palour celebrating.

You're already rejoicing,aren't you?
They'll be charged to court where it will be determined if they committed any crime or not.
Go ahead and celebrate the arrest not even minding if your tribesman was arrested as well. One day,they'll come for you or your tribesman,and that day you'll start calling us for a mass protest again.
Bunch of ignorant people everywhere!

They should also charge him for using the Biafra news paper for posting incessant lies deceiving the liepod yoots like the news paper below

Horllamideh:
Lagos – The police in Lagos on Monday said they had arrested the publisher of Biafra Times and nine others for allegedly publishing and circulating seditious and malicious publication.
Parading the 10 suspects, Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, said 515 copies of the offending newspaper were recovered during a raid on the printing press in Shomolu, Lagos.
“The printing press has been shut and the environment is being monitored.
“This is an offence punishable under the Criminal Law of Lagos State,” Owoseni said.
He added that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as detectives finished interrogating them.
The arrested publisher, however, told journalists that he had no intention to promote disunity and disharmony among Nigerians.
“I love my country and I love my president. My intention is not to fight my country; I just want to pass out information to those who have no access to the Internet.
“I usually go on the Internet to source for information and publish. I have other papers on sports and social life which I publish,’’ he said.
The prime suspect said he had been publishing for the past eight years but only specialised in Biafra Times three months ago.
“I decided to specialise on Biafra Times when I discovered it is always a sell-out anytime we published stories about eastern parts of the country.
“Sometimes, I go to newspaper vendors and hear people requesting for Biafra Times.
“We usually print about 5000 copies which we sell for N100 nationwide,” he said.
In another development, the CP told journalists that the command was aware of a proposed demonstration which popular artiste, Tuface Idibia planned to lead.
He said that the command was yet to be officially notified and assured that the police would not allow unscrupulous elements to hijack the protest.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/police-arrest-biafra-times-publisher-9-others-alleged-sedition/

Police will leave BOKO HARAM out there and go about arresting a common publisher that republish internet info for those that doesn't have access to internet, we have several criminals out their making lives unbearable for citizens

Aufbauh:


You sounds familiar but beware of Usman Bukar as i heard he is on patrol.

usman can jump into lagoon as their time has passed

Good....na to arrest the publisher of that Igweocha newspaper remain now.

cheruv:

This simply buttresses what we've been saying....Nigerians are so much interested in Igbo affairs as if its a requirement for job seeking

From the story...it seems the suspect is not Igbo, bkos if he was,his name would've been mentioned by now

Gbam, you just said my mind and that is it

Horllamideh:

well the link to the post celebrating the launch of the Biafra Times is here on NL.....while you are at that, u might wanna check out the link in the OP's signature.
https://www.nairaland.com/2349418/biafra-news-paper-launched-called

Hey, the simple thing there is this;the Biafra time online publishers are on there own while the arrested man is a Lagos jungle paper publisher who saw opportunity of making money in printing Biafratimes publications on paper, he actually may not be Igbo or in support of Biafra, all he needs is the pay.

The Nigerian Police are a disgrace. They have arrested many people for sedition without realising that sedition has long been removed from the constitution

xmich:


Hey, the simple thing there is this;the Biafra time online publishers are on there own while the arrested man is a jungle paper publisher who see opportunity in printing Biafratimes publications on paper just to get the pay, he actually may not be Igbo or in support of Biafra, all he needs is the pay.

Your last point is valid.....I am more than 99.9999% sure the publisher is Igbo, cos no Yoruba man will cash in on such a thing.

Horllamideh:

Your last point is valid.....I am more than 99.9999% sure the publisher is Igbo, cos no Yoruba man will cash in on such a thing.

If he was Igbo... His name would've been mentioned by now,that's why I suspect strongly that he's not Igbo.
The only matter that gets Nigerians excited are Igbo issues

cheruv:

If he was Igbo... His name would've been mentioned by now,that's why I suspect strongly that he's not Igbo.
The only matter that gets Nigerians excited are Igbo issues

I have read a lot of post about arrested drug traffickers with no names mentioned but one doesn't need to be told. No Yoruba man will think of making money via biafran issues. The only people who have so far made a huge fortune via Biafra issue are the massob leaders of which Ralph Uwazuruike is the chief (passport, plate number, currencies e.t.c. )

cheruv:

This simply buttresses what we've been saying....Nigerians are so much interested in Igbo affairs as if its a requirement for job seeking

From the story...it seems the suspect is not Igbo, bkos if he was,his name would've been mentioned by now

Seems you are inside my head. The guy is most probably a yoruba who wanted to make quick cash because anything 'Biafra' sells like hotcake even in yorubaland. A good reason they stayed silent on the name.


Secondly, only a yoruba will 'ratt out' that quick, beg for his life and confess anytime they are caught and locked up for whatever reason. We know them very well.

Horllamideh:

I have read a lot of post about arrested drug traffickers with no names mentioned but one doesn't need to be told. No Yoruba man will think of making money via biafran issues. The only people who have so far made a huge fortune via Biafra issue are the massob leaders of which Ralph Uwazuruike is the chief (passport, plate number, currencies e.t.c. )

I don't remember writing he's Yoruba... He could be from anywhere but am very sure he's not Igbo.
All these other stuffs you're rambling about are not necessary

Dc4life:

You are Arresting publishers of Newspaper that has killed no one but you turn a blind eye to the senseless slaughter of women and children being perpetuated by Fulani herdsmen just because they are from Buhari's region. The hypocrisy of this government stinks to the highest. Just recently California, a state in the U.S has been campaigning to leave the U.S you don't see them being arrested or harassed. It is insane to force people to live with you especially when you continue to display the highest level of hatred, bigotry and nepotism against them.

give up..that una herdsmen excuss is not impressing nigerians no more...

Good one. You Igbos rejoiced when Sowore was arrested and even said he should be killed, you hate others but cry when its your turn.

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BudeYahooCom:


Seems you are inside my head. The guy is most probably a yoruba who wanted to make quick cash because anything 'Biafra' sells like hotcake even in yorubaland. A good reason they stayed silent on the name.


Secondly, only a yoruba will 'ratt out' that quick, beg for his life and confess anytime they are caught and locked up for whatever reason. We know them very well.

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Ojukwu of cursed memory ran away when he saw real war, he is your god but a certified coward that deserve hell for sacrificing 3m gullible Ibos for nothing.

All The Publishers are Yoruba, that is why the names are hidden Read.............. Ten men, yesterday, appeared before a Lagos chief magistrate’s court sitting in Ikeja, over alleged inciting news publication in the newspaper,The Biafra Times.The accused, Peter Eke, Jamiu Eke, Azeez Ayoola, Akeem Adebakin, Bisi Akeem, Adewumi Temitope,Sakiru Folorunsho, Rafiu Qudus, Kunle Olusola, and Ayodeji Odunyingbo, were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Aje Afunwa.They had all pleaded not guilty to the seven-count charge preferred against them by the Lagos State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti Yaba.After their plea, their lawyer,Lucy Baadoo, moved an application for bail on liberal terms.The bail application was, however, refused by the magistrate who rather ordered accelerated hearing of the case. She consequently, adjourned the case to February 10, 17 and 24 for commencement of trial.In the charge, the prosecutor, Mr. Effiong Asuquo, OC Legal of SCID, alleged that the accused projected obscene article inan unlicensed publication known asThe Biafra Timeson January 29.They were alleged to have reproduced statements, rumours and reports calculated at inciting secession in a section of the country and which publication is capable of putting the government in fear.The publication is said to contain pictorial displays ofpersons living and dead in amanner likely to provoke or bring into disaffection some section of the country.The accused were also alleged to have conducted themselves in a manner likely to constitute a breachof peace.The offences is said to have contravened the provisions of Sections 58, 59 and 403 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, Cap C17 Laws of the Federation,2015.Substantive trial of the accused is to begin on February 10, 17 and 24.http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/10-journalists-arraigned-biafra-times-publication/

Habakus:

Go ahead and celebrate the arrest not even minding if your tribesman was arrested as well. One day,they'll come for you or your tribesman,and that day you'll start calling us for a mass protest again.
Bunch of ignorant people everywhere!

Ndo! See painment. Boy am not like you as we are two different people. If my so-called tribesman misbehaves he should be recompense accordingly.
But they can't come for me na cos i bear the mark of a worthy citizen.

Chidi4u:
All The Publishers are Yoruba, that is why the names are hidden Read.............. Ten men, yesterday, appeared before a Lagos chief magistrate’s court sitting in Ikeja, over alleged inciting news publication in the newspaper,The Biafra Times.The accused, Peter Eke, Jamiu Eke, Azeez Ayoola, Akeem Adebakin, Bisi Akeem, Adewumi Temitope,Sakiru Folorunsho, Rafiu Qudus, Kunle Olusola, and Ayodeji Odunyingbo, were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Aje Afunwa.They had all pleaded not guilty to the seven-count charge preferred against them by the Lagos State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti Yaba.After their plea, their lawyer,Lucy Baadoo, moved an application for bail on liberal terms.The bail application was, however, refused by the magistrate who rather ordered accelerated hearing of the case. She consequently, adjourned the case to February 10, 17 and 24 for commencement of trial.In the charge, the prosecutor, Mr. Effiong Asuquo, OC Legal of SCID, alleged that the accused projected obscene article inan unlicensed publication known asThe Biafra Timeson January 29.They were alleged to have reproduced statements, rumours and reports calculated at inciting secession in a section of the country and which publication is capable of putting the government in fear.The publication is said to contain pictorial displays ofpersons living and dead in amanner likely to provoke or bring into disaffection some section of the country.The accused were also alleged to have conducted themselves in a manner likely to constitute a breachof peace.The offences is said to have contravened the provisions of Sections 58, 59 and 403 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, Cap C17 Laws of the Federation,2015.Substantive trial of the accused is to begin on February 10, 17 and 24.http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/10-journalists-arraigned-biafra-times-publication/

i just checked their names



....meanwhile, 2baba neva get permit, dis na free chopping for police

Yorubas using Biafra to make money

A newspaper publisher, Peter Eke and nine of his workers have been arrested by the police in Lagos State for floating an alleged seditious, unregistered weekly called Biafra Times.
Eke; Ayodeji Gbemi; Akeem Bisiriyu; Jamiu Oleowo; Shakiru Folorunsho; Azeez Ayoola; Rafiu Kachu; Adewunmi Tope; Kunle Olushola and Akeem Adebakin were paraded at the command headquarters in Ikeja by the Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni.
Owoseni said they would be charged to court for seditious publication under Sections 150 and 401 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos, 2011.
According to him, policemen stormed 33, Oguntolu Street, Shomolu and discovered that the suspects had turned a room into a printing press and were producing seditious materials, which they distributed to vendors.
He said: “When we got the intelligenc

http://thenationonlineng.net/publisher-nine-others-held-floating-seditious-biafra-times/

Lol imagine that number of Yoruba muslims appearing in court for Biafra.

zendy:
The Nigerian Police are a disgrace. They have arrested many people for sedition without realising that sedition has long been removed from the constitution

Where was sedition removed. Sedition means u have the freedom of speech but you don't have it to cause slander and libel. You Igbos like to lie like saying the Dss is an illegal force while it is entrenched as the president power.

Who told u sedition have been removed talk what u know