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Ekiti Chief Judge Frees 51 Awaiting-Trial Inmates, Grants Bail To Six Others.

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Ekiti State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has ordered the release of 57 inmates awaiting trial during an official visit to the Federal Correctional Centre in Ado Ekiti.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Comptroller of Corrections in the state, CC Oluremi Christy Okuseinde, described the visit as impactful, noting that it would ease the burden on some inmates. She disclosed that the facility is severely overcrowded, housing 922 inmates despite a capacity of 324, and appealed for the provision of additional infrastructure.

Okuseinde also urged the Chief Judge and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to use their offices to facilitate the construction of more cells and buildings, stressing that improved facilities would aid proper inmate classification, sentence planning, reformation, and rehabilitation.

During the exercise, Justice Ogunmoye reviewed a total of 518 cases, comprising 511 male and seven female inmates. Out of these, six inmates were granted bail, nine were discharged for having no case to answer, while 42 were released unconditionally due to health challenges and minor offences.

The Chief Judge expressed appreciation to key stakeholders, including the legal unit of the Ekiti State Police Command, the Director of Public Prosecutions, members of the private and official bar, court registrars, and others for their support.

He also praised the Comptroller for maintaining a clean environment and ensuring the wellbeing of inmates. Addressing those released, Justice Ogunmoye advised them to be law-abiding citizens, warning that anyone who returns to crime would face the full weight of the law.

Present at the exercise were the Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Dayo Apata, SAN, High Court judges, the Director of the Legal Aid Council in the state, Mr. Adeyinka Opaleke, magistrates, and other officials.

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Insecurity Will Soon Be Defeated, Akpabio Assures Nigerians

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured citizens that the federal government will soon overcome the nation’s security challenges through a renewed, proactive strategy by security forces.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Akpabio emphasized that safety is vital for economic growth, noting that no local business or foreign investor can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos. He highlighted that security agencies have transitioned from a reactive stance to taking the fight directly to the enclaves of criminals, bandits, and insurgents.

Key highlights from his address include:

  • Collective Responsibility: Akpabio stressed that military hardware alone cannot end criminality, urging citizens to partner with security agencies by providing timely and credible intelligence.

  • Economic and Banking Resilience: He declared that Nigeria’s banking sector has shifted from survival to absolute dominance, becoming one of the safest and most technologically advanced in Africa.

  • Reforms Yielding Results: He credited ongoing bank recapitalisation and financial reforms for ending the era where banks could suddenly collapse and cause depositors to lose their savings.

Ultimately, the Senate President maintained that a combination of proactive security operations, economic reforms, and civic cooperation will drive Nigeria’s path toward lasting recovery and national development.

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‘So Many In A Cell – Gov Bago Breaks Silence On Death Of 37 Miners In NSCDC Custody

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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has addressed the tragic deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • Severe Overcrowding: Governor Bago confirmed that NSCDC holding facilities were severely overcrowded, stating that “so many [were] in a cell” designed for a much smaller capacity.

  • Potential Causes Under Investigation: While highlighting the dangerous overcrowding, the governor also pointed to possible poisoning as a contributing factor, citing the victims’ foam-filled mouths and the presence of chemical substances at the arrest site.

  • Accountability and Autopsies: The state government has suspended the NSCDC Commandant and his team. Investigations, including autopsies and toxicology reports, are being conducted by multiple agencies, including the police and DSS.

  • Call for Calm: Governor Bago ordered the closure of the mining site in question and appealed to the public to remain calm and avoid unrest as the investigation proceeds.

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“POLITICAL BLOODSHED: Notorious Gunmen Assassinate Popular Enugu Politician In Midnight Ambush!”

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Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, a well-known politician in Enugu State also known as Okanga Moo, has been brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Nsukka Local Government Area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Attack: Oloto was reportedly ambushed and killed on Thursday evening inside his residence located in the Odenigbo area of Nsukka.

  • Confirmation: Social media influencer Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi confirmed the tragic incident on Facebook, stating that the politician was brutally attacked and cut into pieces.

  • Police Status: At the time of reporting, the exact circumstances surrounding the assassination remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command has yet to release an official statement.

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