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HealthRe: Where Can I Get Free HIV Treatment In Rivers State? by tebill(m): 3:51pm On Dec 06, 2021
Its available in all primary health centres ..just check the closest
around you and it is absolutely free.
Christianity EtcRe: Couple's Testimony At The Ongoing Shiloh 2016, Sparks Outrage On Twitter by tebill(m): 2:55pm On Dec 11, 2016
it only proves that Jehovah has the finial say in all situations.we may not know the couple's prayers.But the testimony shows thanks to a divine respond to a requite.my faith has just been increased.its all about what God says not what man sees
PoliticsRe: Turns Out Gov. Darius Ishaku Has A Good Case At The Court Of APPEAL. by tebill(m): 5:00pm On Nov 07, 2015
how did Ameachi become d governor of rivers state?......same case....
PoliticsRe: Wike Governing Rivers Like A Dictator – APC by tebill(m): 2:58pm On Sep 03, 2015
Wike has touched d lives of civil servants n pensioners....he is setting a pace in road rehabilitation....the people of rivers state finally have a govt that cares....
RomanceRe: My Fiancee Slept With Another Man. by tebill(m): 5:47pm On Jun 30, 2015
most times I hate replying stuffs like this. u left her without communication for 7 months..with what form of assurance..is she a furniture dat u can dump n pick up at Will...if Ur lady is beautiful n well mannered, I believe a lot of admirers are waiting for u to Bleep up again. the moment Ur man starts showing u less attention, means he is sure giving it to someone else..you asked for a confession, u should have been matured enough to get what's coming.. have u tried also confessing to her..young man, its always nice to get counselling before marriage.....you wouldn't know what u have got until u loose it.
Music/RadioRe: Which Type Of Dance Can We Call This Korede Dance In GODWIN by tebill(m): 2:38am On Jun 05, 2015
Ameachi for teach this guy dance na

PoliticsYou’ll Die Within 7 Days If You Don’t Vote For Ambode – Oba Of Lagos Threatens I by tebill(op): 9:13am On Apr 06, 2015
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has read the riot act to Igbo lead­ers and monarchs in Lagos State, warning that he will make life unbearable for them if they sabotage efforts being made to ensure that the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr. Akinwunmi Am­bode, emerges as the next governor of the state.

The monarch, who sum­moned all the Eze-Ndigbo in the state to his palace, said the support of their kensmen for the opposition party in the state could frustrate current ef­forts being made in all quarters to ensure that Lagos was no longer in opposition with the Federal Government.

He said: “On Saturday, if anyone of you goes against Ambode, who I picked, that is your end. If it does not happen within seven days, just know that I am a b*****d and it is not my father who gave birth to me.

“By the grace of God, I am the owner of Lagos for the time being. This is an undivid­ed chair. The palace belongs to the dead and those coming in the future. On Saturday, if anyone of you, I swear in the name of God, goes against my wish that Ambode will be the next governor of Lagos State, the person is going to die in­side this water.

“For the Igbo and others in Lagos, they should go where the Oba of Lagos heads to. When they were coming to the state, they did not come with all their houses. But now, they have properties in the state. So they must do my bidding. And that is the bidding of the ances­tors of Lagos and God.

“I am not ready to beg you. Nobody knew how I picked Ambode. Jimi is my blood relation and I told him that he could never be governor in Lagos for now. The future belongs to God. I am not beg­ging anybody, but what you people cannot do in Onitsha, Aba or anywhere you cannot do it here.”

http://www..ng/2015/04/06/youll-die-within-7-days-if-you-dont-vote-for-ambode-oba-of-lagos-threatens-igbos/
RomanceRe: [true Story] I Inherited My Brother’s Laptop After His Suicide, What I Found On by tebill(m): 7:47am On Feb 13, 2015
what's d essence of posting this sick story ? is it to create awareness on its ill or to influence another sick mind....
FamilyRe: Nairaland Lost A Member Yesterday Evening ( Pics ) by tebill(m): 4:41pm On Oct 10, 2014
when someone you love dies..it makes weep like little child..makes you question heaven why?..life becomes a tale of lies....nsikak...great malabite.. rIP
PoliticsBoko Haram Takes Over Bama As Military Withdraws To Maiduguri by tebill(op): 10:42am On Sep 02, 2014
Boko Haram takes over Bama as Military withdraws to Maiduguri

Soldiers at the war front in Borno state have told newsmen on Tuesday, in Maiduguri, that Boko Haram insurgents have taken over Bama local government area after hours of fierce battle.
According to a soldier, the insurgents were attacking them like flies. “You kill and kill and kill but these people are coming like flies. We have
to withdraw and allow the Air force do their job.
We do not know what is now on ground in Bama, but we have all withdrawn to Maiduguri.
“My brother, Maiduguri is not safe. Please take your family as fast as you can out of Maiduguri to a safer place for now because if the Air force
fails to finish these people in Bama, they will reground and advance to Maiduguri. We are not praying for that, but the truth is that, they are
in large numbers. We killed over a thousand, but these boys are on drugs.” He said.
Also on Monday night, another security source
who was not authorised to speak to the press told DailyPost reporter that, as at 10:00 pm on Monday, they were told that, the insurgents
have taken over Bama.
He said they wanted to come to Maiduguri from Banki but could not do so due to the insurgents’ invasion of Bama.
“We cannot come to Maiduguri because we were
communicated that the insurgents have taken
over and are inside Bama town now. Because of our weapons, we need to do one or two things to have passage through Cameroon. I did not
call because I know that you people would be worried.” He said.


dailypost.ng/2014/09/02/boko-haram-takes-bama-military-withdraws-maiduguri/
PoliticsRe: Amaechi Gives Condition To Return To PDP by tebill(m): 10:13am On Dec 24, 2013
So na oil well mak em join APC...APC a party with multiple personal agendas
EducationRe: When You Can't Answer A Question In A Lecture Class? by tebill(m): 3:44pm On Aug 06, 2013
i always have an answer but i don't care if its correct or not...
PoliticsRe: Senator Ahmed Yerima Replies His Critics by tebill(m): 11:00pm On Jul 20, 2013
To Senators and Yerima: If a 6 year old girl cannot vote during your ELECTION, she cannot withstand your ERECTION. Free her
PoliticsDrama In Court, As Freed Prison Inmate Refuses To Go…says He Prefers Prison by tebill(op): 5:03pm On Jul 20, 2013
It was a pathetic drama in the Owerri High Court premises Friday morning when an inmate who is believed to have awaited trial in prison for upwards of seven years was acquitted of any wrong doing and discharged by an Owerri Magistrate Court.

Instead of the usual jubilation that follow any ruling of ‘discharged and acquitted’, crimefacts.org gathered that the said inmate, Sylvester Obata (not real names); wearing a long face, headed straight for the Prison van that brought them to court, only to be intercepted by a prison guard who reminded him he was free to go home.

To the chagrin of eyewitnesses, Obata said he was going nowhere demanding to be allowed entry into the Prison Van back to prison.

The prison guard who mistook Obata’s statement for a weird joke was jolted when he tried to push him away from the prison van and was defiantly resisted by the freed inmate.

What seemed like a mild drama turned nearly absurd when the calm of the court premises was shattered by Obata’s shouts and pleas to be allowed to go back to prison and he thrashed about and struggled with several prison officials who wanted him out of the court and on his way home.

According to eyewitnesses who spoke to crimefacts.org, it took the effort of over six prison officials,court workers and policemen to get the freed inmate out of the court premises. Obata who refused to budge even in the face of threats of brutality by security men, had to be dragged on the floor while he raised hell in the court premises.

Outside the prison, Obata sustained his raving, telling whoever cared to listen why he should be allowed to remain in jail. According to him, setting him free was no big deal, but his plight outside prison is what the court should have also considered.

Said he, “I have no place to go or anybody to go to. I have no job or business.I want to go back to prison where I can at least be sure to eat something everyday.”

The evidently apprehensive former prison inmate, demanded to see the Chief Judge of the state to plead his case himself and explain to him why it was better to keep him in prison than outside prison.

Slightly after mid-day, when crimefacts.org news sources went to check the outcome of the agitation of the former inmate, nobody seemed to know what became of him and his demands to be taken back to jail or to the state Chief Judge.

http://crimefacts.org/drama-in-court-as-freed-prison-inmate-refuses-to-go-says-he-prefers-prison-where-he-can-at-least-feed-daily/
PoliticsNorthern Youths Shortlist 60 Candidates For President. by tebill(op): 9:34am On Jul 19, 2013
The Arewa Youth Movement, after a rigorous screening exercise, has listed 60 Nigerians, most of them of northern extraction, to succeed Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as President of the Federal republic of Nigeria. These are persons they believe can tackle the present level of underdevelopment, insecurity and disunity in the country.
Although the nominees cut across different ideological orientations and political parties, they are mainly liberals, progressives and even radicals. Three names have been selected from each state, on the basis of geo-political representation and considerations that favour merit as well as ethnic, gender and religious inclusiveness. Clearly, some states have stronger candidates than others, and the process is continuous, based on agreed criteria for further pruning.
In drawing up the list, consideration was also given to leaders from different vocational backgrounds.
Additional criteria included credibility, good education, consistency, reasonable levels of low or lack of corruption, public sector experience, patriotism, national and international acceptability, and firmness and strength of character to implement fundamental development projects.
The Movement is very optimistic that one of its nominees will emerge as the next President of Nigeria, after a continuing process of processing, including public debates and public scrutiny of the potentials of the candidates. The other nominees will then be expected to support the winner to run the country well on the basis of collective leadership.
If for any reason, the President is to come from the South, three nominees:
1. Chief Emeka Anyaoku;
2. Dr. Donald Duke;
3. Governor Rotimi Amaechi, are to be considered.

THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FROM THE NORTH ARE:
ADAMAWA
1. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President.
2. General Mohammed Marwa, former Military Governor.
3. Nuhu Ribadu, Lawyer, former Chairman, EFCC.
BAUCHI
1. Senator Dr. Ibrahim Yakubu Lame, former Minister, educationist.
2. Amina As-Zubair, United Nations official, former Presidential Adviser.
3. Governor Isa Yuguda, former Minister, Politician.
BENUE
1. Senator George Akume, former Governor of Benue.
2. Chief Audu Ogbe, former PDP National Chairman, former Minister.
3. Dr. Yima Sen, Activist, former UN official, former Presidential Adviser, Academic.
BORNO
1. Professor Nur Alkali, former presidential Adviser, former Vice Chancellor, former DG of NIPSS, Academic.
2. Alhaji Mohammadu Goni, former Military Governor.
3. Professor Sunday Bwala, Academic.
GOMBE
1. Senator Audu Idris Umar
2. Mallam Murtala Aliyu, former Federal Perm Sec.
3. Ambassador, General Timothy Shelpildi
JIGAWA
1. Governor Sule Lamido, Politician.
2. Ambassador Ibrahim Musa Kazaure, politician.
3. Barr. Ali Saad B. Kudu, former Governor, Politician.
KADUNA
1. Professor Ango Abdullahi, Academic, former Vice Chancellor, community leader.
2. Mallam Nasir El Rufai, former Minister, Professional.
3. Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, former Minister.
KANO
1. Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, former parliamentarian.
2. Dr. Jibo Ibrahim, Activist, Academic.
3. Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Governor, Educationist.
KATSINA
1. General Muhammadu Buhari, former Head of State, former Minister.
2. Dr. Usman Bugaje, former Presidential Adviser, former Parliamentarian.
3. Senator Kanti Bello, Politician.
KEBBI
1. Senator Mohammed Aliero, former Governor. Politician.
2. General Tanko Ayuba, former Military Governor.
3. Dr. Mohammadu Bello, former Minister, Politician.
KOGI
1. Chief Patrick Adaba, former Deputy Governor, University Administrator.
2. Professor Francis Idachaba, former Vice Chancellor, Academic.
3. Professor Mike Kwanashie, Academic, Vice Chancellor.
KWARA
1. Senator Bukola Saraki, former Governor, Medical Doctor.
2. Senator Shaaba Lafiagi, former Governor.
3. Professor Ibrahim Gambari, UN official, Former Minister, Academic.

NASARAWA
1. Senator Solomon Ewuga, former Minister, Lawyer.
2. Mallam Rufai Ibrahim, Journalist, Publisher, Lawyer.
3. Dr. Hassan Lawal, Politician, former Minister, lawyer.
NIGER
1. Governor Babangida Aliyu, former Federal Perm Sec.
2. Senator Zainab Kure, Politician.
3. Professor Amina Mama, Activist, Academic, University Administrator.
PLATEAU
1. Senator, General John Shagaya, former Minister, Politician.
2. Professor Sonni Tyoden, Academic, former Vice Chancellor.
3. Senator John Wash Pam, former Deputy Senate President.
SOKOTO
1. Rt. Hon Aminu Tambuwal, lawyer, politician/legislator.
2. Mallam Muktar Shagari, former Minister, Deputy Governor.
3. Senator Aliyu Mai Sango Abubakar III.
TARABA
1. Barr Baba Adi, Businessman, Lawyer, Politician.
2. Rt. Hon Simon Dogari, former Speaker, University Administrator.
3. Ambassador Suleiman Zubairu, Politician, former Ambassador.
YOBE
1. Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, former Governor. Politician.
2. General Alwali Kazir, former Chief of Army Staff.
3. Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawal
ZAMFARA
1. General Aliyu Gusau, former National Security Adviser.
2. Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, Politician.
3. Senator Yau Sahabi Alhaji, Politician.

ABDULRAHMAN ABU HAMISU BUHARI MUHAMMED BELLO JEGA
National Coordinator National Secretary
PoliticsHon. Auwalu Dahiru Saleh, Rep.from Bauchi Beaten Up By Angry Constituency by tebill(op): 7:45am On Jul 19, 2013
Hon. Auwalu Dahiru Saleh, Rep. Member From Bauchi Beaten Up By Angry Constituency For The 3rd Time

For Honourable Auwalu Dahiru Saleh a member of the 7th National Assembly representing Katagum Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, he has always been on the wrong side with members of his of constituency, who are aggrieved that he is not representing them well.
Just recently the Honourable member was beaten for the third time, this year. The Bauchi State lawmaker, two weeks ago received beaten from members of his constituency.
According to universal reporters it all started when the three parties, the ACN, ANPP, and CPC held a zonal meeting in, Azare Bauchi state, to elect their leaders from that zone.

However, for Hon. Dahiru he wasn’t lucky as angry members of his constituency mostly youths began to beat him up even before the end of the meeting.
As gathered by the time the meeting ended, he faced real beating, according to an eyewitness.

The eyewitness also said that when the issue became high, it took the intervention military personnel who came in with their Armored Personnel Carrier, APC who were invited to the scene of actions, it was this juncture that the crisis, was quelled down.
However, they witness said that the said lawmaker was booed by the aggrieved members of his constituency who were branding him different names, such names they called him were thief, liar, hypocrite among other derogatory names.
The insults continued as he was cajoled and called all sorts of names, meanwhile the angry constituents has vowed to continue to beat him whenever he comes to his constituency.
It will be recalled that this medium had reported of the Honourable member being beaten up before as this was not the first time he was beaten up by his constituency.
It is on record that this medium reported that on Sunday 28th April this year, the same man met his Waterloo when he embarked on a journey to pay a condolence to his divorced wife over the death of her father Ciroman Katagum, a journey which later turned out to be sour for him.
PoliticsOkorocha Sacks Entire 75-man Cabinet. by tebill(op): 10:46pm On Jul 18, 2013
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has dissolved his 75-man executive council with immediate effect.
The abrupt dissolution left most of the officials speechless was announced to the cabinet members during the weekly state executive meeting.Affected in the dissolution are all the Commissioners, Political Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and all Special Assistants.According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Anthony Anwukah all Commissioners have been directed to hand over to their ministry's permanent secretary before Friday this week
PoliticsMichael Adebolajo ‘attacked In Jail by tebill(op): 8:27pm On Jul 18, 2013
Police are investigating an alleged assault in prison on one of the two men accused of murdering Fusilier Lee Rigby outside Woolwich barracks in May.It is understood Michael Adebolajo, 28, from Romford, east London, lost two front teeth in Wednesday’s alleged attack in Belmarsh prison.No arrests have been made.The Old Bailey trial of Mr Adebolajo and co-accused, Michael Adebowale, 22, from Greenwich, south-east London, has been set for 18 November.Mr Adebolajo is also accused of the attempted murder of two police officers and possession of a firearm with intent to cause others to believe that violence would be used.A Prison Service spokesperson said: “The police are investigating an incident that took place at HMP Belmarsh on 17 July.“It would be inappropriate to comment while the investigation was ongoing.”Prime Minister David Cameron joined thousands of mourners at Fusilier Rigby’s military funeral at Bury Parish Church in Greater Manchester on Friday.The 25-year-old soldier’s commanding officer, Lt Col Jim Taylor, said in a eulogy he was “larger than life [and] was always at the centre of fun and mischief, but he was a true regimental character with real charisma and everybody fell under his spell”.After the service, his body was driven along roads lined by mourners for a private burial at Middleton Cemetery.


http://www.hopefornigeriaonline.com/michael-adebolajo-attacked-in-jail/
Nairaland GeneralRe: Made In Nigeria, English by tebill(m): 4:51pm On Jul 08, 2013
first to reach
PoliticsCORRUPTION, WASTE & HYPOCRISY. Lagos-ibadan Express Road Construction, Compared. by tebill(op): 3:42pm On Jul 08, 2013
1] The Lekki - Ikoyi Bridge/Road construction was undertaken the Lagos state government.
The Construction covers 1.3km Long.
Contractor: Julius Berger.
Cost of Project: 29 billion Naira.
Average cost per/km: N22.3 Billion/km.

**From the Above, If Lagos Govt is to Construct a 127.6Km Road, the Cost of the Project will be: N3.724 Trillion.


2] Lagos-Ibadan express Road construction was undertaken Federal Government of Nigeria.
The Construction covers 127.6km Long.
Contractors: Julius Berger.
Lagos-Ibadan express Road have about 16 Bridges, excluding footbridges.
Cost of Project: 167 billion Naira.
Average cost per/km: N1.3 Billion/km.

**Savings by the federal govt in the Lagos-Ibadan express Road project in Relation to Lekki - Ikoyi Bridge/Rd construction by Lagos Govt: N2.898 Trillion.
PoliticsRe: GEJ Opens The 600meter Bridge At Ibeno (PICTURE) by tebill(m): 5:17am On Jun 27, 2013
Symphony007: Rubbish! Do this people know the meaning of priorities? They are building a bridge in a areas which will have little or no economic impact in nigeria but there is no road connecting port harcourt to bonny island, the location of the largest oil terminal in west africa, largest LNG plant in africa, the only plave in nigeria that has uninterupted power supply. Do you know what a road linking it to port harcourt will do for the niger delta economy? Yet they keep doing lip service for years. Common sense is not common.
I believe ur just ignorant...cos ur command of words don't look stupid...ibeno is the host community of Mobil....
SportsRe: South Korea Vs Nigeria - U20 World Cup On 27th June 2013 by tebill(m): 6:06am On Jun 26, 2013
Ojeremi: Who is playing who. Hope ideye is not among sha ?
Where can we wash the ball
You can wash the ball at river niger using joy soap...and definitely ideye is goal keeper.
SportsRe: Nigeria Vs Uruguay - Confederations Cup: (1 - 2) On 20th June 2013 by tebill(m): 11:36pm On Jun 20, 2013
goaalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll mikel
PoliticsCourt Drops Charges Against Lebanese Arms Dealers by tebill(op): 1:31pm On Jun 19, 2013
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Karu, a suburb of Abuja has struck out the case of alleged terrorism and illegal importation of firearms leveled against four Lebanese nationals, Mustapha Fawaz, Talal Roda, Abdulla Tahini and Kossay Nourdin.

At the resumed trial, the prosecuting counsel, Cliff Osagie, in his application to withdraw the charges, told the court that further investigation against the accused persons revealed that the offences for which they were charged before the court are clearly outside the scope and jurisdiction of the court.

Lawyer to the accused persons, Ahmed Raji in his response informed the court that he had already filed a preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the case and therefore will not object to the application for withdrawal of the charges filed by the prosecutor.

Having listened to both parties, Magistrate Muyiwa Oyeyipo granted the prayer of the prosecutor and struck out the case against the four accused persons who were subsequently discharged.

The men are suspected of having links to the Islamist militant group Hezbollah with terrorism and possession of illegal arms, after authorities said they found heavy weapons in one of their homes.

http://www.hopefornigeriaonline.com/court-drops-charges-against-lebanese-arms-dealers/
PoliticsRe: Rivers ACN Calls For The Removal Of Amaechi by tebill(m): 7:59am On Jun 01, 2013
simpleseyi: You are right ACN is confused that is why on May 29, Fashola commissioned the first Electric Bridge in Africa while the whole South East and South South eleven states out of which eight are PDP have been begging federal government for donkey years to build second Niger bridge or repair the old one there. Oyo, Osun, Ekiti & Ogun states have been commissioning projects while PDP governors are using the masses money to buy jets. Amechi used state resources to buy jet, Akpabio too used state resources to buy jet while his people are house boys/girls in ACN states, Suntan or what is this governor of Taraba of blessed memory too used state resources to buy jet, his people cursed him & he has been in coma or full-stop since he crashed. ACN governments delivered projects on May 29 while GEJ delivered speech and presented magazine of zero performance for us to mark. You don't need a magazine nor a textbook nor a marking scheme to see the first Electric Bridge in Africa built & commissioned by Fashola. Tinubu is mad for presenting his wife as Senator but how do we explain the Abuja first/last lady that is also permanent secretary in Bayelsa?
Ignorance stinks
Nairaland GeneralRe: Heartbroken Teenager Jumps From Third-floor Window In Suicide Bid by tebill(m): 3:34pm On May 29, 2013
Why she come wait for the pillow. She no serious to die.....
PoliticsRe: Ombatse Militiamen Attack Herdsmen Again by tebill(m): 2:49pm On May 22, 2013
It cant be Ombatse, i tot they use AK49(Machete)abi dem don upgrade with stolen police Guns
PoliticsRe: Akpabio Bags Best Governor In Africa Award by tebill(m): 12:49pm On May 21, 2013
sexymoma: If truly he has done well, why do we still have the calabas in Lasgidi na? they should have gone to their state and make money.....
. Last time I checked Exxon Mobil headquaters is in lagos yet they drill in akwa ibom..thats how money made in akwa ibom is spent in lagos...
PoliticsSubsidy Fraud: Agbakoba Joins Ogunbambo’s Defence Team, Seeks To Quash Charges by tebill(op): 4:50am On May 21, 2013
The defence of Oluwaseun Ogunbambo, and his co-defendants in two of the many fuel subsidy trials they are currently facing at the Ikeja High Court has taken a new dimension as a result of a novel application filed by a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN).

Agbakoba in the application is seeking to quash the charges against his clients. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had preferred a 10-count charge against Ogunbambo and other accused persons for allegedly using forged cargo and freight documents to obtain the sum of N976. 6 million as subsidy claims from the federal government.

But Agbokoba application has raised three major constitutional and jurisdictional issues against the EFCC.

The first issue touches on what he referred to in legal parlance, as “Miranda Rights.” Miranda rights are secured rights of persons arrested or detained to have legal representation immediately on arrest and before making any statement.

THISDAY checks revealed that this may be the first time a court in Nigeria is called upon to determine the issue of non-administration of Miranda Rights by law enforcement agencies.

These rights, the former NBA boss argued, are contained at Section 35(2) of the Constitution and Section 3(2) & (3) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State.

The purpose of Miranda Rights is to prevent coercive and involuntary extraction of statements by law enforcement agents a widely acknowledged practice, in Nigeria. The rights guarantee voluntariness of statements. Agbakoba argued that Miranda Rights were not administered to the defendants by the EFCC before charging them to court.

The second issue in the application challenges the competence of a federal agency, namely the EFCC, to prosecute federal offences in a state High Court and in particular, and whether the Lagos High Court has jurisdiction at all to try offences relating to the revenue of the federal government, that is, fuel subsidy.

The third major issue challenges the legislative and judicial competence relating to the trial of the defendants under the Advance Fee and other Fraud Related Offences Act.

In an affidavit in support of the application, Agbakoba argued that prior to the interrogation of the accused persons, the EFCC did not inform them of their right to consult a counsel of their choice before making or writing any statement; or answering any question put to them. The affidavit, which was sworn to by Jude Ehiedu, said the anti-graft agency’s operatives did not inform the accused persons of their right to remain silent or avoid any question until after consultation with their lawyer.

He further contended that the commission did not inform the accused of their rights to refuse to answer any question, make or endorse any statement.

“After the applicants were arrested by the operatives of the respondent, the applicants were interrogated and made to write statements without being informed of their rights to silence and counsel. The applicants made written statements at the instance of the operatives of the respondent without consulting or engaging a counsel.

“The respondents did not inform the applicants of their right to apply for free legal representation from the Office of the Public Defender, Legal Aid Council or any such agency.

“From the information obtained from the applicants at the meeting referred to above, I am aware that the manner of arrest and extraction of written statements from the applicants infringed constitutional and statutory safeguards for fair hearing and due process,” he said.

No date has been fixed for the hearing of the application, which was filed last Wednesday. Meanwhile, the substantive case comes up on May 28 and 30.


http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/subsidy-fraud-agbakoba-joins-ogunbambo-s-defence-team-seeks-to-quash-charges/147980/

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