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The thrilling conclusion of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group stage unfolded during the November international break, paving the way for an electrifying knockout phase.

PUNCH Online reports that the draw for the knockout stage and relegation play-offs was held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, according to details posted on the league’s X account.

Portugal, led by the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, and Spain, the newly crowned UEFA Euro 2024 champions, secured their places in the knockout round with their sights set on the coveted 2025 Nations League trophy.

Meanwhile, Scotland’s heroic performances ensured they avoided automatic relegation to League B, earning them a spot in the relegation play-offs.

Belgium also faces a crucial two-legged tie to determine their future in the competition.

PUNCH Online highlights stars to watch out for, including Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal.

Full Matchups: Quarter-Finals:

Defending champions Spain and Euro 2024 victors will face the Netherlands in a rematch of the iconic 2010 World Cup final.

Meanwhile, Italy and Germany renew their historic rivalry in what promises to be one of the most captivating quarter-final clashes.

Germany and Spain secured their places with two matches to spare in October, while Portugal and France joined the lineup after advancing from their groups alongside Italy and the Netherlands.

Croatia and Denmark complete the quarter-final contenders, having clinched their spots with draws in their final fixtures.

Quarter-Final Draw:

Netherlands vs Spain
Croatia vs France
Denmark vs Portugal
Italy vs Germany

Semi-Final Pathways:

Italy/Germany vs Denmark/Portugal
Netherlands/Spain vs Croatia/France

League A/B Play-Offs:

Seeded teams are the third-placed finishers in League A groups, while unseeded teams are the runners-up in League B groups.

Matchups include:

Turkey vs Hungary
Ukraine vs Belgium
Austria vs Serbia
Greece vs Scotland

League B/C Play-Offs:

Seeded teams are third-placed finishers in League B groups, while unseeded teams are runners-up in League C groups.

Key matches include:

Kosovo vs Iceland
Bulgaria vs Republic of Ireland
Armenia vs Georgia
Slovakia vs Slovenia

League C/D Play-Offs:

Seeded teams are the two highest-ranked fourth-placed teams in League C, while runners-up from League D compete as unseeded teams:

Gibraltar vs Latvia
Malta vs Luxembourg

Key Dates:
Quarter-Finals & League A/B and League B/C Play-Offs:

First and second legs – March 20 and 23, 2025

League C/D Play-Offs:

First and second legs – March 26 and 31, 2025
Semi-Finals: June 4-5, 2025
Final: June 8, 2025

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https://supers.ng/full-list-2024-25-uefa-nations-league-knockout-play-off-draw-unveiled/

Pwajok Jane Kangyang, a Medicine and Surgery student, has made history at the University of Jos (UniJos) by becoming the institution’s first female Students Union Government (SUG) president.

It was gathered that the med student became the first inaugural female Students Union Government (SUG) President since the university’s 49-year existence.

SUG president.

Her friends and colleagues, as well as students alike have all taken to social media to celebrate with the first female leader.

One Dakak Christopher wrote …

“Congratulations on your historic win! FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JOS STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT. May your reign be blissful!,”

Another wrote …

“You have made history as the first female SUG president. You have done us proud. You are a fighter and a very resilient one at that. Despite all odds and the opposition, God has crowned your effort. Appreciation to all those who worked hard to make this possible.”

Check out post below …
https://supers.ng/unijos-elects-first-female-sug-president-in-49-years/

As Nigerians endure the effects of the recent fuel price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, new developments bring some relief. Gistreel reports on the latest trends in petrol scarcity, price reductions, and reactions from the government and citizens.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has revealed that the deregulation of Nigeria’s downstream oil sector is driving a gradual drop in petrol prices.

Gistreel understands that increased competition among oil marketers, spurred by deregulation, has started to lower pump prices.

This development coincides with the importation of over 2 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the NNPC Limited and other operators within just 42 days. IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Ukadike, also credited the recent partnership between IPMAN and Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a significant factor in reducing petrol costs.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reached an agreement with IPMAN to supply 60 million litres of petrol weekly, equivalent to 240 million litres monthly. The refinery’s capacity to meet this target depends on IPMAN’s demand and patronage.

The $20 billion Lekki-based refinery is also raising funds to enhance crude oil imports and expand production capacity. According to oil marketers, deregulation has intensified competition, contributing to the recent decline in petrol prices.

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https://supers.ng/petrol-price-hike-and-fuel-scarcity-update-for-november-19th-2024/

Students of the University of Benin, UNIBEN shake the internet as they rock indomie cartons, pots, and stoves to school on ‘No Bag Day.’

This is contained in a video making waves on the popular social media platform, TikTok.

UNIBEN students shake the internet on ‘no bag day’.

In the video, a group of UNIBEN students can be seen celebrating ‘No Bag Day’ with no bags in sight, but instead using other materials such as plastic, nylon, indomie cartons, pots, stoves, and several other items.

The video is captioned: “Bring anything but a school bag challenge. NO BAG DAY in my faculty.. you won’t bring a normal bag, keh??”

As the video went viral, concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

Afolakemi: “The indomie carton guy looked too sophisticated for what he carried don’t get me started on the pot .”

Content creator(Lagos, Osogbo): “The lady with the stove.”

Ibadan nail technician : “Stove, pot, indomie .”

Thekinglovesme: “pot why?.”

LikeStarr: “I love this challenge .”

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https://supers.ng/uniben-students-shake-the-internet-as-they-rock-indomie-cartons-pots-and-stoves-on-no-bag-day/

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali.

This result leaves Rwanda with five points from five matches, rendering them unable to surpass Nigeria in the standings, even if they win their upcoming match against the Super Eagles in Uyo.

Currently, Nigeria leads Group D with 10 points, followed by Benin with six points, Rwanda with five, and Libya at the bottom with four points.

Benin remains in contention for the second qualification spot and will face Nigeria in a crucial match tonight.

Libya is set to host Benin in the final Group D game on Monday.

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https://supers.ng/super-eagles-qualify-for-afcon-2025/

A tailor has been left heartbroken after thieves broke into his shop to steal 9 machines overnight.

It was gathered that some thieves had broken into his shop which he runs with others.

They carted away with 4 industrial machines with 5 manual machines.

A video that was shared online shows the raided shop which had a lot of machines conspicuously missing from their normal spot.

The man who was heartbroken over this wondered where he was going to start from replacing the machines.

He wrote …

“Omo where am I starting from exactly the man asked? God 9 machines gone. 4 industrial, 5 manual they left not even a single one for me”

Check out reactions that followed …

Flora&Dad said: “Everything no be church water ooo make una de put juju for shop ooo”

@holarzpet1 shared: “same thing happened to me yesterday ”

OBlissMobileTechnologyHub  wrote: “But this shop is small for those machines that you’re mentioning here.”

Temitope Joshua remarked: “omo this happened to my tailor 2yrs ago now, d lady just call her Alfa, they pray and do some sacrifice, after 3day those thief just carry d machine”

katty revealed: “Funny enough we catch 2 thief’s sweeping my landlady shop last week.. her juju no be here”

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https://supers.ng/tailor-heartbroken-after-thieves-broke-into-shop-to-steal-9-sewing-machines/

Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country.

The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles and Libya’s national team.

The contingent was scheduled to land at the Benghazi Airport and travel for nearly four hours by road to Benina, where the match was to be played.

However, less than an hour before landing, the Tunisian pilot reportedly received a directive from Libyan authorities to divert the flight to the Al-Abraq Airport, located 150 miles away from the destination.

The development sparked widespread outrage, forcing the NFF to withdraw the Super Eagles from the qualifying match and file an official complaint to CAF.

In its ruling on Saturday, October 26, signed by its Chairman, Ousmane Kane, the disciplinary committee of the African football body awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria three points and three goals for the abandoned match.

The disciplinary board ruled that the Libyan Football Federation breached Article 31 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations and Articles 82 and 151 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.

The panel also ordered the LFF to pay a fine of $50,000 within 60 days of the notification of the decision.

Displeased with the verdict, the LFF President Nasser Al-Suwai’I described it as “unjust and malicious,” alleging that the NFF’s influence within CAF played a major role in the outcome.

A report on Monday by a Libyan outlet, Libyan Observer, quoted Al-Suwai’I saying the LFF would file an official appeal within hours and that if the appeal was denied, the body would resort to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to ensure “their legitimate rights are secured.”

Campaign against Nigerians

Following the CAF ruling, a popular Libyan news blog, Libya News Today 1, posted on Sunday, stating, “All Libyan TV channels are urging the government to arrest the Nigerian workers who are working here in Libya without legal papers. They have to pay $500 plus taxes.

“The fine that Libya is accused of will be paid by Nigerian citizens who live in Libya. We have been subjected to injustice. We have no borders with Nigeria. What benefit are they to us? They’re a burden on the Libyan people. They have to go back home.”

The blog has more than 188,000 followers on Facebook and 57,000 likes.

The post was accompanied by a video of a Libyan TV presenter, who said, “Anyone who is living in Libya and working without paying tax is eating haram, which means sinful money. The government should make every effort to arrest all Nigerians who are working in Libya so that they can pay a tax of $500 and regulate their stay in the country by obtaining residence permits.”

Another Libyan site, Libya INF.TV, reported that Libyan stations wanted the government to start arresting Nigerian workers.

“Those who don’t have Libyan papers will have to pay a fine of $500 for taxes. If you refuse deportation, no mercy. The Libyan government will pay the Nigerian government from their citizens’ money,” the post said.

Mass arrests

Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, a Nigerian living in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, Adenaike Emmanuel, said the arrests began on Sunday after the CAF statement was released in the country.

“They have already started. The news came out on Saturday, and they were saying they can’t accept it and that they are not the ones who will pay the money. They have started proving this.

“Someone called me and said they had already begun arresting people in his area. The same thing is happening here in Tripoli. In some places, people were arrested on Sunday morning and afternoon. As I mentioned before, Libyans don’t hide their feelings. They believe that by doing this, they are getting their revenge,” Adenaike stated.

The President of the Nigerian community in Libya, Peter Omoregbie, also confirmed the arrests in a video shared by multiple Libya-based Nigerian blogs during the week.

Omoregbie, who confirmed this while making an official report at the Libyan immigration office on Monday, said, “The arrests started on Sunday night in some areas in Tedora. They are arresting innocent people. They don’t even care whether you have passports or residence permits. They just don’t care, which doesn’t happen in other countries.”

When asked to provide background to the incident, he said, “The football body is an association on its own, which the government isn’t supposed to interfere with according to CAF laws. There was a football match scheduled between Nigeria and Libya on October 15. Nigeria was supposed to arrive in Benghazi, but they were diverted to another state, so the match could not take place. The Nigerian football team then returned home. Since then, CAF has investigated the issue and set up a committee to find out what really happened.

“Yesterday, the verdict was issued that Libya has to pay a fine of $50,000 to CAF due to the way they treated the Nigerian football team. Now, on social media, Libyan journalists and numerous bloggers are saying that Nigeria will be made to pay the $50,000 fine by arresting all Nigerians in Libya. But in other countries, nothing like that happens.

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https://supers.ng/libya-begins-mass-arrest-of-nigerians-after-caf-verdict/

Nigerian billionaire and CEO of Teka Group Ltd, Chief Ugonna Osinachi Orabuchi, was reportedly laid to rest in a casket valued at approximately 130 million naira.

The news was shared on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, by a media page that included photos of the burial.

Billionaire laid to rest in ₦130 million gold-plated casket.

According to the post, the billionaire, widely known as “Panteka,” passed away, and a gold-plated casket was used for his burial.


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https://supers.ng/famous-billionaire-laid-to-rest-in-%e2%82%a6130-million-gold-plated-casket/

Nigerian TikTok star, Peller has reportedly drawn the attention of the FBI following the revelation of his past involvement in Yahoo-Yahoo a.k.a internet scamming.

Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo made this known in an audio via her social media pages, claiming that a source within the FBI informed her of Peller’s alleged involvement in cybercrime.

According to Olunloyo, Peller previously admitted in a TikTok session to having engaged in “yahoo-yahoo” (internet fraud) before gaining fame and transitioning to legitimate earnings as a content creator.

Olunloyo has advised the 19-year-old social media star to exercise caution regarding his future statements, warning that his past confessions could lead to serious legal consequences.

She compared his situation to that of Hushpuppi, the influencer currently serving a sentence in the U.S. for cybercrime-related offences.

“If you know Peller, pls tell him to SFTU. He is about to single-handedly ruin his own future,” Olunloyo cautioned, noting the increasing scrutiny on influencers suspected of online fraud.

Kemi’s claim has sparked a wave of reactions from social media users who disregarded it as a typical ‘cock and bull story from the journalist’ while others emphasized the catastrophic potential of the claim.

Watch the video below …
https://supers.ng/peller-reportedly-on-fbi-watchlist-for-cybercrime/

Nigerian man was publicly humiliated after being caught stealing chickens, with locals forcing him to tie a chicken around his neck like a tie while standing beside a pole.

This incident, shared on Facebook, has quickly gained attention on the platform.

Man caught stealing chicken faces punishment.

According to the post, the man had been stealing chickens from the neighborhood for some time, but his luck finally ran out.

The caption reads, “99 days for the thief, one day for the owner this morning in my area,” implying that the man’s repeated thefts finally caught up with him.

In a show of public reprimand, the man was made to stand by a pole with the chicken tied around his neck to serve as a warning to him and others.

As the video circulated online, numerous individuals commented, sharing their reactions and opinions on the incident.

See some reactions below:

Simon: “See jungle justice. This man has been charged and convicted in the court of public opinion via social media whereas the constitution of Nigeria presumes him innocent until the offence is proved beyond reasonable doubt against him. I come in peace. No further comment please.”

Jose: “Like I knew this face, the man is not normal please my honourable rescue him.”

Paul: “Irony of life…the one who stole due to hunger is being seen as the thief while those who steal our common wealth are shield and seen as hero’s. Notwithstanding, stealing is stealing there is no justification to it. But on the other hand if only both are treated the same….”

Celine: “He is not serious he will not still something big, the money he is going to sell it would not even pay him back the energy he uses in catching it.”

Dauda: “Any negative behavior is from the heart,he should be treated the he behaved to serve as a deterrent to those with similar thoughts.”

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https://supers.ng/man-caught-stealing-chicken-forced-to-wear-it-as-a-tie-in-public/

Nigerian woman has claimed that girls aged 19 to 24 have little to offer in a relationship beyond their physical appearance.

This assertion was made during an exclusive interview with an influencer.

Woman claims girls aged 19-24 have nothing to offer in relationships.

When asked what type of girls men should avoid in their pursuit of a relationship, she stated that those in the 19 to 24 age bracket primarily offer their bodies.

She argued that these young women tend to prioritize their looks and beauty, which she believes is insufficient for a successful relationship.

In her own words, she explained, “These girls in this age bracket don’t really have much to offer in a relationship. It’s unfair when a girl claims, ‘I am beautiful; I have curves.’ It’s not enough to sustain a relationship. For a relationship to thrive, it should be 50/50. You bring something, and I bring something—that’s how it should work.”

The interviewer sought clarification, asking, “So you mean girls from 18 to 23 are just for pleasure?” In response, she reiterated her stance, suggesting that these young women are unlikely to remain committed. “They won’t stay for you; they won’t,” she asserted.

She also reflected on her own experiences growing up, discussing the dynamics she observed between young women and men.

Additionally, she made pointed remarks about the transactional nature of relationships that often exist between women of this age and their male partners.

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https://supers.ng/woman-claims-girls-aged-19-24-have-nothing-to-offer-in-relationships-beyond-beauty/

Teenage TikToker, Peller debunks his initial claim of opening a GoFundMe to raise N30m for mouth tumor surgery of his girlfriend, Jarvis.

This came amid concern for the AI content creator who currently battles with a tumor in her mouth, seeking to find a solution to the condition.

In a recent video, the TikToker clarified his statement, affirming that all he stated on the live video was a joke and that neither he nor his girlfriend required such an amount.

He further blasted his followers and close associates who ridiculed him with allegations of attempting to raise money for personal gain.

“Please, I was on a live video and I was only joking based on a comment I saw. Jarvis is doing fine, she doesn’t need a kobo. I am not using her for begging; this is Jarvis, she is doing fine,” he stated.

Confirming the claim, Jarvis confirmed, “I am fine, whatever he said, he was only cruising.”

Watch the video below …
https://supers.ng/pelle-debunks-n30m-gofundme-jarvis-is-fine-doesnt-need-a-kobo/

In a time when many are seeking opportunities abroad, a Nigerian man and his family who once called the UK home return to start afresh in Lagos.

Sharing his story with netizens, Olu identified as @olumedia on TikTok narrated how he was fortunate to secure a remote position shortly before leaving the UK.

While working as a professional photographer as a side hustle in Lagos, Olu and his family do not regret abandoning the UK.

Reflecting on the journey, he humorously remarked on God’s sense of humor in guiding his path despite the uncertainties that aligned with their choice.

“I moved my entire family to a new country without job lined up. With our two months old son, we left everything we knew in the UK for a new life in Nigeria. You might be thinking, what in the reverse japa is that? But God had a plan.

“My remote work had previously fell through right before our trip. We got on the flight without a job. “To cut a long story very, very short, I am here now, in Nigeria with the remote job. And to top it all off, my boss is a Pentecostal Christian. God has a funny sense of humour,” he stated.

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https://supers.ng/reverse-japa-family-details-reason-for-moving-from-uk-to-nigeria-to-start-afresh/

Mixed reactions have trailed a video of a Caucasian lady who was spotted sitting on the balcony drinking garri.

The video has been making the rounds online, and has sparked mixed views, particularly about the way the lady was looking.

In the video that was shared online, the lady was seen sitting on the bare floor in the balcony, drinking from a bowl of garri.

Netizens who spotted the video have inferred that she was looking sad, perhaps about something.

Others, however, are wondering why a Caucasian lady could be drinking garri, considering it to be beneath her.

Check out reactions that followed …

liciagreat said: “From the way she is sitting down sef u go no say they hv milked her account”

ada_onwuegbu asked: “What if she actually wanted to drink the garri”

cakes_by_neny stated: “Nothing is funny about this post. The lady doesn’t look like who is happy. Looks like she is been held captive”

itisugochukwu_ wrote: “Oyibo like to experiment, she’s probably enjoying the garri”

inftasanguine opined: “That’s probably what she wants. Person wey de live for that house bring whitey come no de hungry. This guy suppose arrest him neighbor for recording his wife without his consent”

her_tilade wrote: “For my life I never see person lick garri plate , Naija boys una do this ones”

just.miaya said: “What could have led to this nau , I feel sad for her”

jay_scotch_autos wrote: “You go come online see where you dey drink garri for your own house”

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https://supers.ng/mixed-reactions-trail-video-of-caucasian-lady-drinking-garri-on-balcony/

Popular Omowunmi, widow of the late singer and rapper, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, has expressed readiness to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to determine the paternity of their only son, Liam.

PUNCH Metro reported that the deceased singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, filed a suit seeking a DNA test for his grandson.

In the application filed by the legal team to Joseph, the family sought an order to serve Wunmi by posting all the originating processes and other processes in the suit on the last-known address of the respondent.

The family’s legal team led by Emmanuel Oroko, however, argued that attempts to serve Wunmi failed.

The Magistrates Court, during its sitting on July 9, 2024, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, directed both parties to explore an alternative dispute resolution, leading to closed-door negotiations that also failed to yield an agreement.

In a statement obtained by PUNCH Metro on Sunday, a representative of the family’s legal team, Monisola Odumosu, stated that Wunmi had agreed to carry out the DNA.

Odumosu added that this was followed by the settlement terms drafted by both parties.

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https://supers.ng/mohbads-widow-agrees-to-dna-test-to-determine-sons-paternity/

The Dangote Group says it has invested over $280m in Compressed Natural Gas technology and infrastructure, saying it is in demonstration of its support for President Bola Tinubu’s CNG initiative.

In a statement on Sunday, the company said its $280m investment not only solidifies its leadership in the CNG sector but also reflects its dedication to mitigating climate change and supporting a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Tinubu has adopted gas as Nigeria’s transition fuel, maintaining his administration’s drive to create a conducive environment for private sector investments and expanding Nigeria’s CNG infrastructure to enhance energy efficiency and drive economic growth.

As part of this initiative, he ordered the distribution of one million free CNG conversion kits for commercial vehicles involved in transporting people, food, and goods.

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https://supers.ng/dangote-invests-280m-in-cng-conversion-others/

Facebook Man, Bala Mohammed sparked a buzz after posting a lengthy series of updates where he catalogued the women he claims to have dated over the years.

In scattered posts, the 50-something-year-old man didn’t just list their names; he included photos of himself with some of the women and provided detailed descriptions, including their ages, locations, and when they first met.

Bala’s list reportedly includes over 30 women, spanning an age range of 20 to 45, with each post offering glimpses into his relationships and interactions with the women.

His posts have left many users both amused and outraged, with some questioning the ethics of sharing personal information so publicly and others debating his intentions behind the posts.

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https://supers.ng/man-goes-viral-after-listing-all-women-he-dated-over-the-years/

A Coroner’s Court in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has ordered substituted service on key witnesses in the ongoing inquest into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad

These include Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley; Samson Eletu aka Sam Larry; Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot Ogunbayo; Boluwatife Adeyemo aka Darosha and Mohbad’s lawyer, Oluwasanmi Falade.

The nurse who was said to have treated the deceased during the period, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, and the driver who drove him to the hospital, Fidelis Esanbor, were also on the list.

Magistrate T. A. Sotobi granted the application by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, to serve a witness summons on additional witnesses through a reputable national newspaper and social media.

The Aloba family’s legal team in a statement signed by Monisola Odumosu and sent to PUNCH Metro on Thursday said the order was granted during the court’s sitting on August 16.

The legal team said it also sought an order of the coroner’s court to issue Witness Summons on interested persons as witnesses to give evidence on the connection and circumstances leading to the death of Mohbad.

“Magistrate Sotobi, sitting at the Ikorodu Magistrate court Friday 16 August 2024 agreed with the legal team of Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, that the new witnesses should be served via substituted means in a reputable national newspaper and social media to ensure prompt attendance of the new witnesses.

“The application, which was argued by the legal team led by Mr Wahab Shittu SAN (leading Emmanuel Oroko Esq., Miss. Monisola Odumosu, Emmanuel Sadoh, Dr. A.R. Ahmed, Oluyemi Osalusi Esq., Wole Ariyibi and Sadiq Kamo) representing Mr Joseph Aloba, sought an order of the coroner’s court to issue Witness Summons on interested persons as witnesses to give evidence on the connection and circumstances leading to the death of late Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba (Mohbad), who died in suspicious circumstances on September 12, 2023. Mr. Joseph Aloba also asked for an order to issue Witness Summons against Nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe, Boluwatife Adeyemo (A.K.A Darosha), Karimot Titilayo Ogunbayo, Barr. Oluwasanmi Falade (Mohbad’s lawyer), and Fidelis Esanbor (driver), Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley), Balogun Samson Eletu respectively, to give evidence of what they know in connection and circumstances leading to the death of Mr Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba (Mohbad), in suspicious circumstances on the 12th day of September 2023 on a date convenient and to be determined by the coroner,” the statement read.

They further asked the court that upon the grant of the orders, to grant leave to serve the witness summons to be issued on the new witnesses by substituted service by causing the said witness summons to be published in any reputable national newspaper within the country as the only viable means of service of the witness summons.

The legal team stated that efforts to get these witnesses served witness summons through the court have been unsuccessful.

Meanwhile, the coroner’s court also granted the application to recall Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, and the IPO in charge of the case, ASP Muhammad Yusuf.

A lawyer, Akinpelu Ogunbona, who argued the application on behalf of Ibrahim Owodunni aka Primeboy, stated that there were new issues both Wunmi and the police needed to shed light upon to give a clear picture of what killed the singer.

According to the statement, their request to be called by Akinpelu A. Ogunbona Esq. is to make clear some ambiguous statements regarding the fight the singer’s wife alleged happened in the house.

The coroner accordingly adjourned for the order to be complied with and the witnesses to be brought to court on the next adjourned date.

Mohbad died at the age of 27, on September 12, 2023, with circumstances surrounding his death sparking controversies on social media.

Being a former record label signee of Marlian Music owned by Naira Marley, Mohbad left the label in February 2022. The Lagos State Police Command had on September 18, 2023, inaugurated a 13-man special investigation team to probe the singer’s death.

His death also led to the arrest of Naira Marley and controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, amongst others.

The singer’s body was on September 21, 2023, exhumed for autopsy to unravel the cause of his death.

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https://supers.ng/mohbad-court-orders-substituted-service-on-naira-marley-sam-larry/

Lady faces criticisms after using her first N10M to get a BBL instead of investing it.

A netizen, @glorious_nnenna, took to her X page to rant as she gave an account of an experience she recently had.

Lady faces backlash for using first N10M to do BBL instead of investing
Generic image of a woman counting money.
According to her, a lady who had just finished school with no job or source of income recently got her first N10M.

Rather than use it for something significant, the lady had supposedly gotten a BBL instead.

@glorious_nnenna said …

“I dislike dumb women so much
You just finished school no work no business. The first 10 million that entered your hand .
You did bbl ! Bbl??

Some of you just think you came to this life to be pretty and one messiah will marry you. No plans no savings no investments!
SMH”

Reactions have followed …
@AjeboDanny said: “BBL is technically an Investment tho and with good ROI too”

@glorious_nnenna replied: “I’m not against BBL
But this is her first 10 million why not do something useful with that money and when you have extra you can do anything else you want .

It’s not right!”

@iamscrummy_ stated: “Are you hat!ng on my achievement?
Do you think is easy to have 10m?
Please leave my BBL alone”

@Nx_Lizzy said: “Bold of you to think men don’t want to get married to them.”

@A_Abby_Abi asked: “How did 10M enter her hands to start with since she doesn’t have a job?

If it’s possible for that to happen, best believe she knows what she’s doing”


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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has ordered the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, to present himself for trial.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had in April moved to arraign the former governor for alleged N80 billion fraud at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

He was charged with a 19-count charge of money laundering alongside three other suspects – Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu.

Bello had earlier approached the Kogi State High Court to stop his arrest.

The High court gave the order while ruling on an appeal filed by the EFCC against the judgment of Justice Isah Abdullahi Jamil of the lower court which restrained the commission from arresting Bello.

In the ruling by Justice Ken Amadi, the appeal court also restrained the Bello from taking any further actions regarding the charges against him until he has been formally arraigned.

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A 21-year-old final-year student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, Awesu Mojisola Oluwafunmike, celebrated her sign-out three weeks before she was found d@ad in a refuse site.

She posted photos and videos from her sign-out ceremony before she went missing on August 9, 2024.

A Kwara lecturer, Prof Anifowose Olamilekan, said the deceased's mother works for the Ogun State Waste Management Agency as a cleaner.

According to a report by her roommate, Miss Blessing O, the deceased received a phone call on August 9 from one Miss Timileyin, who informed her about an event organized by students of Summit University and Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin.

Miss Timileyin introduced Mojisola to one Mr Adebayo Happiness, a student of Summit University, who allegedly invited her to the night party under the pretense of having her act as his girlfriend for a fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (#15,000.00).

Upon her arrival in Ilorin, Miss Mojisola informed her roommate that she felt uncomfortable in the hotel she was lodged by Adebayo Happiness and noted that there was no party at the said location.

Shortly after this communication, her phone was switched off and all subsequent efforts by Miss Blessing to reach her were unsuccessful.

The spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, said on August 12, 2024, at about 7.30, one Olorunoje of Aleniboro area Ilorin, Kwara State visited the police to report that while he was returning home from the mosque on August 11, a group of labourers informed him that they found the body dumped in a refuse site near Aleniboro area Ilorin, Kwara State.

Ejire-Adeyemi stated that following this report, a team of detectives was immediately dispatched to the scene. She said upon arrival, the scene was carefully examined and photographed.

During the initial investigation, the police spokesperson mentioned that traces of blood were found near the left ear of the deceased who was later identified as Mojisola.

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BBNaija page handler raises eyebrows on social media with a statement suggesting that a housemate, Chinwe, may be pregnant.

This revelation came in a recent post on the official Big Brother Naija page on X (formerly Twitter).

BBNaija housemate, Chinwe.

Hours before this statement, housemates Kassia and Victoria had hinted that Chinwe might be pregnant, citing changes in her face and palms.

Additionally, Chinwe and her partner, Zion, were shown in Canada having sex in the Big Brother bathroom.

Zion confirmed this, revealing that they first had sex in the bedroom but had to move to the bathroom to avoid waking a fellow housemate.

Days later, rumors surfaced that Chinwe might be pregnant.

The Big Brother Naija page handler commented, “Legend says that when a woman is pregnant, those around her tend to fall asleep or feel sleepy. What are your thoughts, #BBNaija fans?”

The statement quickly garnered attention, prompting many to share their thoughts in the comments.

See some reactions below: 

@VeronicaMadu1: “Hmmmm, Biggie is true oo. Another grandchild on the way.”

@BruzzKe: “They fall asleep because they can’t wait to see the new born baby.”

@bummiearo: “Zinwe is the next daddy and mommy of BBNaija.”

@Nobody_holy: “Lol she asked biggie for pills today. I think she has sorted it out. That’s why she was moody all day.”

@CYNINGESLEAHH: “I’m on the bed as we speak too! Omo i think so oh🤣.”

@girlonvibes: “Biggie what are you cooking 🤣😆Are we expecting lil brother soon? 🙆”

@sinzu_b: “Omo this is a pregnancy that can’t be terminated. Becos the world knows that she got preggy in biggie’s house. So if she aborts it, they will question her publicly and social medialy.”

@chidera80657285: “Congratulations to Tjay and the wife on the arrival of their own DYNAMIC DUO (Twins). Baba Ibeji your sins are hereby forgiven. Go and sin no more! May God bless the little ones.”

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A Nigerian man from Lagos State, identified as Yomi Olaleye, faces the possibility of a 20-year prison sentence in the United States after being arrested for allegedly stealing $10m from COVID-19 employment relief funds.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspect was arrested at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on August 13, 2024, on charges of conspiring to obtain the funds.

The acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy, along with Special Agent in Charge Andrew Murphy of the U.S. Secret Service Boston Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Mellone of the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General, and Special Agent in Charge Jodi Cohen of the FBI’s Boston Division, disclosed this on Monday via the official website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts under the Department of Justice.

The arrest is part of the ongoing U.S. efforts to combat and prevent pandemic-related fraud. The Attorney General previously established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force to achieve this objective.

Olaleye and his co-conspirators are alleged to have defrauded three COVID-19 relief programmes, including Unemployment Insurance, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, which were managed by the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and other state unemployment agencies.

According to court documents, the 40-year-old Nigerian, along with others, allegedly filed for at least $10m in fraudulent pandemic relief programmes across multiple states, including Massachusetts, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Montana, Maine, Ohio, and Washington. They were believed to have received over $1.5m in assistance to which they were not entitled.

The statement revealed that the suspect had been charged with one count of wire fraud conspiracy, one count of wire fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft.

On August 14, 2024, Olaleye reportedly made his first court appearance in the Eastern District of New York.

The statement partly read, “Specifically, Olayeye and his co-conspirators allegedly used personally identifiable information (PII) they purchased over criminal Internet forums to apply for UI, PUA, and FPUC—falsely representing themselves as eligible state residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Olayeye and his co-conspirators allegedly used the same fraudulently obtained PII to open U.S. bank and prepaid debit card accounts to receive the assistance payments. It is also alleged that Olayeye and his co-conspirators recruited U.S.-based account holders to receive and transfer the fraud proceeds via cash transfer applications.

“Olayeye and his co-conspirators then allegedly used the fraudulent proceeds to purchase bitcoin via online marketplaces. It is further alleged that Olayeye and his co-conspirators concealed the conspiracy’s connection to Nigeria by leasing Internet Protocol addresses assigned to computers located in the US for use in the fraudulent transactions.”

If convicted, Olaleye faces up to 20 years in a US prison, three years of supervised release, a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss, along with forfeiture and restitution.

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Veteran Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has opened up on the incredible story behind how he made the money to build his viral N1.4billion film village in Oyo State.

In a recent video that has captured the public’s attention, Ibrahim Chatta disclosed that he financed the N1.4 billion project without taking any loans.

According to the actor, he obtained the substantial sum of money from an unexpected source of income during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Ibrahim Chatta, who has been making headlines for his grand film village, explained that he turned to providing personalized shout-outs during the lockdown while collaborating with fellow actor Tayo Sobola.

Ibrahim Chatta.

Each shout-out reportedly earned him about N300,000, and the high demand for these requests contributed significantly to his financial success.

The actor further revealed that he had no savings and was struggling with incomplete property projects before the film village.

He described how he had been praying for funds to finish the construction of one such property, which was stalled at the lintel level.

Ibrahim Chatta attributed his breakthrough to divine intervention, expressing gratitude to God for the timely assistance.

Netizens Reactions…

@crombie_9ja said: “Hooo my God I even think that is my own story big pas ha you are real mentor boss man.”

@muibihollayinka said: “What God can’t do doesn’t exist more blessings bros.”

@iammayowakings said: “This guys speech made me worship God for a minute!!!! He was so strong on the God-factor.”

@mhiz_jummykay said: “The man I so much respect.”

@fadarfrancis721 said: “This guy is a deep thinker.”

@cool_dj_t.m said: “Covid favored alot of people, including me.”

@babalola7803 said: “Alhamudullahi for everything.’

@oluwatope__best said: “Na only his good side una dey post this can can Sm0ke ehn you guys need to talk to him abt it.”

@latroversebaba said: “Make we no lie covid favor some pple oo.”

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The Presidency, on Monday, unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased for President Bola Tinubu.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, released the pictures of the presidential jet via his verified X handle on Monday.

The presidential aide stated that the new jet replaces the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Onanuga, however, did not reveal the amount spent by the Nigerian government to acquire the new presidential jet.

According to Onanuga, the new jet saved Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel costs, running into millions of dollars yearly.

He wrote, “President Tinubu departed Abuja Monday for Paris, France, using the new Airbus A330, which replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought under the Presidency of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

“The new plane bought far below the market price saves Nigeria huge maintenance and fuel costs, running into millions of dollars yearly.

“The recommendation to replace the B737-700(BBJ) followed an investigative hearing by Nigeria’s parliament that questioned the plane’s safety record and cost efficiency, especially after it malfunctioned during a trip to Saudi Arabia.

The Nigerian Senate’s security and intelligence committee recommended replacing the ageing aircraft in the presidential fleet to reduce downtime and operational expenses.

“The new plane is spacious and is furnished with state-of-the-art avionics, customized interior and communications system.”

Meanwhile, Tinubu has departed the Federal Capital Territory for France.

The Airbus A330 business jet conveying the President and some of his key aides lifted off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 04:08 pm.

Tinubu’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, announced on Sunday that the President will embark on his fourth trip to the European country on Monday, August 19, departing from Abuja, the nation’s capital.


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Organisers of the just concluded #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest held nationwide from August 1 to 10, 2024, are planning to stage another protest in October.

The Director of Mobilisation of the Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, confirmed the planned protests to our correspondent on Monday.

Adenola said the protesters’ demands would remain the same unless there were other issues, requiring them to add more.

“Yes. It is called the ‘Fearless in October Protest’. Our charter of demands stands as same. If at all, we will add more as the country decays more,” he said.

Recall that youths across the country had staged the #EndBadGovernance protests nationwide, including the Federal Capital Territory, despite efforts by government officials, urging youths to shun the protests.

The protesters, days before the demonstrations, had submitted a list of demands, asking the government to among others, scrap the Senate arm of the National Assembly and make law-making a part-time job for the House of Representatives, pay Nigerian workers a minimum of N250,000, reverse fuel prices and the cost of electricity tariffs to pre-January 2023, and to release and compensate all EndSARS and political detainees.

Asked whether the protesters would heed court orders from state governments requiring them to hold demonstrations at designated points, Adenola responded, “We won’t accept the compliance”.

Also, an activist and Human Rights Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju told our correspondent that efforts were currently being directed towards ensuring the release of protesters who had been arrested during the previous protests.

“All efforts are being directed towards securing the release of those that have been arrested”, he told our correspondent via phone call.

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Former manager and elder brother of the legendary music duo, PSquare, Jude Okoye has denied allegations of fraud reportedly by Peter Okoye, stating that the group’s income were shared among him, Peter and Paul.

During a recent Instagram live session, Jude explained that he received 40 percent of the shares, while Peter and Paul got 30 percent each

He shared documents and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support his statement with the EFCC to prove their agreed-upon sharing formula.

Jude added that the bad blood between the twins began in 2013 and led to the group’s official split in 2016.

He said:

“I went to the EFCC office with just Paul. I didn’t go with my lawyer. I gave them all the documents, an officer looked at it and asked if Peter signed. I pointed at his signature for him. I showed him the CAC certificates used in opening both Square Records and Northside Entertainment.

“They were like, you’re even more than P-Square. I said I don’t understand what you mean. They said, look, you’re entitled to 40 per cent shares while the duo are entitled to 30 per cent each. I said, well, I’m not supposed to say it with my mouth, you can see for yourself.

“EFCC officers started asking me some irritable questions like where I got the money to build my house in Ikoyi,” Jude recalled. noting that the building was partly financed by selling his house in America and borrowing money from colleagues.

“I have not been with P-Square for the past eight years, since 2016,” Jude stated, revealing that the rift between the twins began in 2013 and continued until the group officially split in 2016″.

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Nollywood actress Caroline Danjuma calls out Ashluxe as she threatens legal action against the firm for spraying tear gas on her and her senior colleague, Shan George.

The actress took to her Instagram page to narrate the incident to her fans and followers in a video.

Caroline Danjuma threatens legal action against Ashluxe after their staff sprayed tear gas on her and Shan George
Caroline Danjuma.
She asserted that she took Shan George on a ride to her destination but was unable to get to the location due to traffic.

She then ordered an Uber and parked in front of an Ashluxe store to wait for the ride to come pick her colleague.

Some minutes after, a man came to their car and ordered them to leave the premises.

Caroline noted that she pleaded but the man insisted and called the firm’s police police on them.

Two men came, hurling insults at them and insisted they leave.

One of them left and returned with a tear gas, spraying it on them while in the vehicle.

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A Jos Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 14-year-old boy to six months in a juvenile home after he admitted to stealing two grinding machines.

The boy was tried and convicted by Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos, who also imposed a fine of N20,000.

The court heard that the theft was reported on July 1 at the Laranto Police Station by local community leaders.

The boy, along with friends who are still at large, stole the machines, which were valued at N50,000. Fortunately, the machines were recovered during the police investigation.

The magistrate encouraged the young offender to change his ways, noting that the crime is punishable under the Plateau Penal Code Law.

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In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, a hidden gem awaits those in search of exceptional craftsmanship in leather goods and shoe repair services.

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This article sheds light on the exceptional offerings of AWO360 COBBLER and LEATHER WORK and appeals to Nigerians to experience their excellent services.

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye recounts how an anointed handkerchief from his church brought a woman, who passed away 11 days prior, back to life.

During a sermon in his church, Pastor Adeboye spoke about a man, who was working in Lagos, heard that his sister in the Eastern part of Nigeria had died.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye.

He pleaded with them not to bury yet until he is able to take permission from work and avail himself for the burial.

Before he could finalize his permission from work and travel for the burial, it was already eleven days.

The man, however, had a handkerchief which he had anointed with him.

He laid the handkerchief on her and commanded that she raises from the dead and she ultimately returned back to life.

Read some reactions that followed

Whykavelli said: “On today’s episode of things that never happened”

Peace of Mind said: “Make una no allow Danny make e see this video sha, But tbh the fact most people don’t believe it happened doesn’t mean it didn’t happen”

Okah Eweh Edede noted: “This is complete bullsh!t. When mortals transcend to the atrium of immortality, there is an invisible chord that tetters the soul and spirit to the body. The soul is released after 3 days, and absolutely nothing can bring it back again. The spirit can stay as long as it wants.”

Aklemz wondered: “But why are this generation don’t believe in miracles, when Christ himself said we’d outdo him if we believe? There’s nothing the power of God can’t do.”

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The 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests may have ended, but the fallout will continue to be with us for some time to come.

For instance, several protesters arrested in some states, mainly in the North, have been charged to court and remanded in prison pending their trial which may not commence anytime soon, going by the delay in trial which has characterized our courts.

Consequently, they are now ‘prisoners-awaiting-trial’.

The arraignment is in line with the law which provides that a suspect must be arraigned in court within 48 hours of arrest, but there is no evidence to suggest that the #EndBadGovernance protesters had legal presentation during the arraignment as it ordinarily should be.

It was not clear also whether their pleas were taken, and, worse still, there was no bail for them.

For instance, the police confirmed that none of the 600 of the 832 protesters arrested in Kano State and charged to court had the opportunity for bail as they were all sent to prison pending the next hearing of their case.

The situation is nearly the same in Plateau State where 51 suspects were arrested and charged to court without legal representation and bail.

The police, however, confirmed that a lawyer called in respect of one of the suspects but did not elaborate.

The next adjourned dates for the cases of the protesters could not be confirmed but if the case of those charged in Plateau is used as a yardstick, then they may have to remain in prison custody for at least the next one month.

The Plateau protesters’ case was adjourned to September 18 and 19, that is, about one month away.
The situation in Katsina State is different where out of the 120 protesters arrested and charged to court, 64 were represented by lawyers and bail successfully secured for 30.

The remaining 90 protesters were remanded in prison but the lawyers who represented the 64 were upbeat about freedom for the rest of their clients (34) as soon as possible.

Many of the 110 protesters arrested on the first and second days of the protests in Sokoto metropolis are, according to sources, still languishing in correctional homes.

The suspects were summarily remanded in prison custody after being presented by the police before a mobile court set up the state government.

Suspects arrested later, and who were supposed to be presented to court on Thursday, were not in seen in any of the magistrate courts in the state capital.

11 states

Sunday Vanguard’s survey across 11 states showed that 1, 423 suspected protesters were arrested by the police and charged to court.

Those accused of flying Russia’s flag among them, it was learnt, have been flown to Abuja for further interrogation.

Kano tops the list with 832 suspects, followed by Sokoto, 110, Borno, 97, Katsina, 90, Bauchi, 60, Plateau and Yobe, 51 each, Kaduna, 50, Nasarawa, 40, Niger, 23, and Zamfara, 19.

The charges vary from state to state and they include criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief and arson.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), which had vowed ahead of the protests to provide legal aid to arrested protesters whose rights may have been violated, did not show up in any of the courts in all the states where arraignment took place.

Mr Chinonye Obiagwu, SAN, Chairman, NBA Human Rights Institute and Member, NBA Free Legal Support Team for #EndBadGovernance protesters, however, said the association was intervening on behalf of some protesters in Abuja who were harassed and brutalized at the MKO Abiola Stadium, the venue designated for the protests, by security forces, saying a suit was being filed in court on their behalf.

“The branches of the NBA were mandated to provide legal assistance to anyone arrested or whose human rights were violations during the protest”, Obiagwu told Sunday Vanguard late last week.

“There were a number of reports from the branches about support provided to diverse range of people. Most of the cases are still going on and so the data have not been collated at the central NBA level.

“In Abuja, some protesters, including women, were molested at the stadium when they came to arrange for the August 10 protests.

“This was the stadium the court designated as the approved place for the protests, yet they were beaten and harassed by law enforcement agents in the same venue.

“So, the NBA Human Rights Institute intervened and some of the molested protesters are filing a suit to challenge the denial of their right to peaceful protests.”

The protests took place nationwide from August 1 to August 10.

Tagged #EndBadGovernance protests, it was organized by youth groups to call government’s attention to the downturn in the economy and the hunger in the land.

Efforts by government to dissuade organizers from proceeding with the action on the grounds that it may be hijacked by hoodlums to cause destruction proved abortive.

The protests were largely peaceful in Abuja and Lagos, among others, where government obtained court orders to restrict demonstrations to designated venues.

But in many states, especially in the northern part of the country, the protests took a violent turn as hoodlums came in, leading to loss of lives and destruction of property.

The police called many of the arrested persons ‘rioters’ but some of them disputed the claim, saying they were protesters

Additionally, the protests turned to pro-Russia rallies in Kano, Kaduna and Katsina states, among others, as demonstrators carried Russian flags in a manner suggesting they want Nigeria to turn to Russia in search of solution to her challenges.

Kano

Kano State Police Command said it arrested no fewer than 832 suspects for various offences during the nationwide protests in the state.

The state Commissioner of Police, CP, Salman Garba, said 600 were rioters while 76 were arrested in connection with the displaying of Russia flags.

Garba said others arrested include six who allegedly masterminded the looting of the Kano Printing Press and 150 violators of curfew imposed by the state government as a result of the protests.

“The Kano State Police Command has worked diligently and professionally towards addressing the aftermath of the August 1st to 10th nationwide protests, and these efforts resulted in the arrest of 873 suspects and recovery of large quantity of exhibits”, he said.

“Arrest and prosecution of six hundred (600) suspects for various offences, including criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance, riot, theft, mischief and arson were made.

“Similarly, arrest and prosecution of one hundred and fifty (150) suspects for violating the curfew enforced by the Kano State government while additional (6) suspects arrested were linked with masterminding the destruction, setting ablaze and looting of the Kano Printing Press (KPP) are undergoing investigation.

“We also arrested and transferred seventy-six (76) suspects flying Russian flags, including a foreigner to Force Headquarters, Abuja for discreet investigation on charges of sedition”.

When contacted for additional information on the number of suspects granted bail after arraignment in court, spokesperson for the state Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, said no one was granted bail.

Kaduna

In Kaduna State, suspects arrested in connection with the protests, it was learnt, were also charged to court.

Although a source close to the police in the state said the police arrested over 50 youths, the state Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, could not disclose the actual number of those arrested.

“All the suspects have been changed to court and some were transferred to Abuja for investigation”, Hassan simply told Sunday Vanguard.

Meanwhile, there were complaints that some of those arrested were peaceful protesters and had not participated in looting or vandalizing of government and private properties.

Malam Ahmed Rufa’i, a tailor in Kaduna North Local Government Area, alleged that the police, in their mass arrests, had not differentiated between protesters and miscreants.

Plateau

51 suspects were arrested in Jos, Plateau State during the protests and they were immediately charged to court, the state Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed.

Recall that some of the persons were arrested for defying the curfew imposed on the area by the State Government in the aftermath of the protests.

A credible source at the state Police Command disclosed that none of the arrested persons had been bailed at the time of this report.

“Shortly after they were arrested, they were all charged to court for inciting disturbance and failure to comply with an order made by the government. A lawyer called for one of the suspects but none is bailed yet. Some of them were arrested with dangerous weapons”, the source said.

“When they were arraigned, they all pleaded guilty, so they were remanded in prison custody and the matter was adjourned to the 18th and 19th of next month. So those that can afford to get lawyers, their lawyers will file bail applications which will be considered.

“They were arraigned at the time of the protests, and so the court exercised its discretion to remand them and some of them were arrested with dangerous weapons”.

Katsina

120 protesters were arrested in Katsina State for allegedly engaging in destructive activities and causing unrest during the protests.

According to ASP Abubakar Sadiq, spokesperson for Katsina Police Command, all the suspects had been arraigned in court.

Sunday Vanguard learned that the alleged offenders were brought before multiple courts but their hearings were adjourned.

While some secured bail, a significant number were sent to correctional facilities awaiting trial.
A legal team from Lawyers for Rule of Law and Human Rights, representing 64 protesters, said it secured bail for 30 protesters.

The team, led by MM Lawal and DD Sani, noted that efforts were underway to release the remaining 34 detainees.

Sunday Vanguard understood that some of the protesters were still in custody because the charges against them were bail-able only in a High Court.

A check at the two correctional facilities in the state capital revealed that 42 protesters were earlier admitted at the facilities.

Prominent among those still in detention at press time were Kabir Shehu ‘Yandaki and Habibu Ruma, along with five others who championed the protest under the ‘Struggle for Good Governance’ umbrella.

The court had directed that the protest leaders, among others, be presented for the continuation of their trial slated for September 11, 2024.

Sokoto

Many of the 110 arrested on the first and second days of the nationwide protests in Sokoto metropolis were at press time, according to sources, still languishing in correctional centers.

The suspects were summarily remanded in prison custody after being presented by the police before a mobile court set up the state government.

More suspects, who were supposed to be presented to court on Thursday, were not in seen in any of the magistrate courts in the state capital.

When contacted, Sokoto State Police Command spokesman, ASP Ahmed Rufai, said the matter was before the court of law and, as such, the police would not make further comments.

Rufai directed our correspondent to the state High Court where the Public Relations Officer, Mr Nakwanta Mohamned, also declined comment on the matter.

The Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto Correctional Service, Abubakar Dingyadi, on his part, said the Service was still waiting for a production warrant from the court that remanded the suspects in the Central Correctional Home in Sokoto metropolis.

The relations of some of those arrested in connection with the protests, however, told our correspondent that many of the suspects who pleaded guilty as charged were fined between N130,000 and N150,000 depending on the nature of the allegation against them.

The protests had turned violent in Sokoto on the first and second days which saw many infrastructures in the state capital vandalized including those around the Government House, the seat of power.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu vowed to punish severely all those who took part in the wanton vandalization of public infrastructures during the protests.

Nasarawa

In Nasarawa State, the Police Command said it arrested 50 protesters from different local governments across the state but released 10 minors and charged the remaining 40 to court.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in Lafia, the state capital.

The PPRO noted that 25 protesters were apprehended in Lafia,16 in Karu, six in Keffi and three in Mararaba-Udege.

Governor Abdullahi Sule, speaking on the protests, expressed worries over Almajiris, who, he said, were used to carry out the demonstrations in the state.

Sule regretted that after interrogation, it was found that the Almajiri were minors who did not even know what the protests were all about.

Taraba

Taraba State recorded no detention during the protests.

While the protests lost steam after the first day, security operatives were on ground to maintain peace and order.

Borno, Yobe

In the aftermath of the first and second days of the protests, which later turned violent in some parts of Borno and Yobe states, Sunday Vanguard understood that about 97 suspects were arrested and detained in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, while 51 were arrested in Yobe in connection with violence, with property worth millions of naira destroyed.

Borno State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Daso, confirmed the arrests made by the police in the state in an interview.

He said: “The suspects include seven social media instigators, seven persons who hoisted Russia flags and 83 violent protesters who were arrested at various locations in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local government area.

“They vandalized public infrastructure and private property, caused mischief by fire, rioting, theft and looting of items.

“Some of the significant actions include the looting of office and food items of World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse at Baga Road, removal of interlocks, destruction of flower vases, street lights and pedestrian bridge barricades at Bulumkutu, Lagos Street, Baga Road and Gwange”.

The PPRO urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities within their domain or area to the police or other security agencies, adding that the Command remained committed to ensuring public peace and security.

Daso also said all the suspects after spending 24hours in custody were taken to court for trial and “punishment”.

Our correspondent gathered that the Borno State Mechanical Workshop and police patrol vehicle were vandalized while dozens of people lost their lives and injured during the first day of the protests in Maiduguri metropolis.

In Yobe, protesters went berserk in Nguru, Potiskum and Gashua local government areas, even as the state capital, Damaturu, witnessed peaceful protest.

In Potiskum, for example, it was gathered that some youths vandalized seven buses belonging to the Potiskum Council. Also destroyed were streetlights, and traffic warden sheds among others.

In Nguru, a pharmaceutical store owned by one Alhikma and a storage facility belonging to the local council were affected, while an ICT Centre named after former Senate President Ahmed Lawan was vandalized, in addition to other public and private properties in Gashua and the other two council areas worth millions of naira destroyed.

According to the Yobe State Police Command spokesman, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, 51 suspects were arrested out of which 35 have been remanded in the Potiskum Correctional Centre while the underage children among them may be released on bail.

Kwara

There were practically no protests in Kwara State and therefore no arrests.
The state Police Command Public Relations Officer, Ejire Adeyemi Adetoun, told Sunday Vanguard:
“There were no protests in Kwara State, so we didn’t arrest any protester”.

Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Auwal Musa Mohammed confirmed that a police officer was injured and over 60 protesters were arrested during the first day of the protests in the state.

The protesters, who numbered over 3,000, became violent and unruly, engaging in phone theft, property destruction, and stoning police officers.

Despite attempts to disperse them, the protesters regrouped and tried to force their way into Bauchi Government House.

According to the CP, the arrests were made due to breaches of public order and unlawful assembly, as the protesters did not obtain police permission before embarking on the exercise. He noted that 52 of the arrested protesters, including women, were detained for their violent behavior.

Mohammed emphasized that the police acted professionally and did not use lethal force, despite the protesters using women and children as shield.

When Sunday Vanguard called the state Police Command Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, to ascertain the number of protesters released, he said: We charged all to court. Only the courts have the details please”.

Zamfara

Zamfara State Police Command said it arrested 19 suspects during the protests. A spokesperson for the state Police Command, ASP Yazeed Abubakar, said the suspects were immediately charged to court without spending 24 hours in their custody.

According to him, the police did not arrest protesters conducting their protest peacefully but only arrested those who were caught boggling shops and stealing public property.

He further explained: “Those arrested were charged with criminal conspiracy because they were caught with stolen public properties worth five hundred (500) million naira.

The PPRO also stated that some of the suspects were charged with armed robbery as they were caught with dangerous weapons.

“None of the arrested 19 was released on bail by the state Police Command, they were screened and we charged them all to court”, Abubakar said.

Niger

In Niger State, most of the violent protests took place in Suleja, headquarters of Suleja local government area, and Sabon Wuse, headquarters of Tafa local government area.

23 persons were arrested in Sabon Wuse alone.

The Public Relations Officer for the State Police Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrest of the 23.

“On the 1st of August, the day the protest started at about 1000hrs, some miscreants of Tafa area of Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State and that of Sabon-Wuse Tafa and Hayin-Dikko Gurara area of Niger State mobilized and stormed Tafa LGA Secretariat of Niger State located along Abuja, Kaduna expressway, Sabon-Wuse Niger State”, Abiodun said in a statement.

“The hoodlums vandalized the Secretariat, partly set ablaze two cars while two others were vandalized.

“They further looted office valuables such as computers, refrigerators, file cabinets, ceiling fans, office chairs, television sets and office burglaries. “The police and other security agencies responded and a total of 23 suspects were arrested with different dangerous weapons, while others were dispersed from the scene and most of the looted items were recovered mostly from Kagarko in Kaduna State”.

The suspects, it was learnt, were transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and they were scheduled to be arraigned in court as soon as the investigation was concluded.

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