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Ataga Murder: Chidinma Tells Court Her Police Statement Was Forced, False

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Chidinma Ojukwu, a former University of Lagos student facing trial for the alleged murder of Super TV CEO Michael Usifo Ataga, told the Lagos State High Court on Tuesday that the confessional statements she made to the police were false and obtained under duress.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Testifying before Justice Yetunde Adesanya, Chidinma said she was subjected to intimidation and physical abuse by police officers, particularly the Investigating Police Officer, Mr. Bamidele, who allegedly dictated what she was to say and forced her to repeat it during multiple interrogations and public recordings.

According to her, the police seized her phone, interrogated her without a lawyer present, and coerced her into making statements implicating herself and others. She alleged that her initial statement was torn up and that she was slapped and handcuffed to a chair when she refused to cooperate.

Chidinma also recounted being recorded on video multiple times under stress, coached on what to say in front of journalists and top police officials, and even had makeup applied before the final recording. She insisted that nothing in the statements she was forced to sign was true.

She is standing trial alongside Adedapo Quadri and her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, on charges of murder, theft, and forgery. The court adjourned the case to May 7, 2025, for continuation of trial.

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Betrayal Exposed? Faction Demands Police Probe Into Fraudulent Leadership Claims Sent To INEC!.

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The legal firm Ogbeide Associates, representing a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has submitted a petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, requesting a formal investigation into PDP secretary Samuel Anyanwu and factional National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key aspects of the petition include:

  • Allegations of False Representation: The petition challenges a November 3, 2025, letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which falsely claimed that the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) had replaced acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum with Mohammed.

  • Contradictory NWC Records: Petitioners assert that the NWC’s November 1, 2025, emergency meeting actually resulted in the suspension of Anyanwu and three other officers due to alleged anti-party activities, and no record exists to support the claim that Damagum was suspended or Mohammed appointed.

  • Legal Precedents: The lawyers referenced an October 10, 2024, Federal High Court judgment that recognizes Damagum as the acting national chairman and prohibits INEC from accepting documents without his signature. Furthermore, they noted that the Court of Appeal upheld the NWC’s suspension of Anyanwu on March 9, 2026.

  • Call for Institutional Review: The petitioners have requested that the IGP investigate how INEC processed the contested November 3 letter despite being aware of the existing court orders and the NWC’s official resolutions.

  • Stated Objective: Counsel for the petitioner emphasized that the action is intended to address the integrity of public institutions and prevent the use of misleading internal party documentation, noting their readiness to provide supporting court judgments and party records to the police.

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The Drama Of 2026! Turkey Goes Home Fighting While Ivory Coast And Australia Advance to Knockouts!

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  • Turkey vs. USA: Despite Turkey securing a dramatic 3-2 victory—their first World Cup win since 2002—they were eliminated from the tournament. The USA, despite the loss, qualified for the Round of 32 and is set to face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 2.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Ivory Coast’s Historic Qualification: Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in their history after defeating Curacao 2-0, with Nicolas Pepe scoring both goals. This result secured them second place in Group E with six points.

    • Australia and Paraguay: Australia qualified for the Round of 32 as Group D runners-up following a 0-0 draw with Paraguay. Paraguay’s result keeps them in contention to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

    • Sweden and Japan: Sweden earned a 1-1 draw against Japan, with Anthony Elanga’s strike securing them a spot in the knockout stage as one of the best third-place finishers. Japan advanced as the runners-up of Group F.

    • Netherlands vs. Tunisia: The Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1, confirming their position at the top of Group F. The Dutch will face Morocco in the next round, while Tunisia was eliminated after failing to earn a point in their three group matches.

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Police Declare War On ‘Keyboard Warriors’! Threaten Crackdown On Spreaders Of Fake Security News!.

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning to media professionals, social media users, and the general public, advising against the dissemination of unverified information that could jeopardize national security and active operations by security agencies.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Need for Discretion: Force Public Relations Officer, Iniedu Anietie Okokon, emphasized that the sensitivity of security operations requires restraint and discretion rather than the sharing of misleading or unverified details.

  • Operational Silence: Okokon stated that he prefers maintaining “operational silence” to prevent the spread of false information.

  • Criticism of “Keyboard Warriors”: The spokesperson criticized “keyboard warriors” for commenting on complex security matters without understanding the realities of tactical deployments and strategic operations.

  • Impact on Security: Such uninformed commentary can distort public perception and undermine efforts to combat crime.

  • Media Responsibility: Okokon urged journalists and content creators to act responsibly and avoid allowing their platforms to be used to propagate subversive ideologies or dissident narratives.

  • Call for Verification: Given the rapid spread of unverified information online, the police have reaffirmed their commitment to public safety and urged all Nigerians to verify facts before sharing them.

The Force further noted that many critics fail to acknowledge the daily sacrifices made by police officers in their mission to safeguard citizens’ lives and property.

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