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COURT-MARTIAL SHOWDOWN! Military Tribunal Fires Strict Warning At Lawyers Over ‘Weaponised’ Protests!.
The President of the General Court-Martial trying 36 Nigerian military personnel over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government has cautioned defence lawyers against “weaponising” the right to protest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The President of the court-martial, Air Vice Marshal H. I. Alhaji, reportedly gave the warning during proceedings while addressing interactions between members of the defence team and the court.
Sources present at the proceedings told SaharaReporters that Alhaji urged lawyers and other parties to exercise restraint and adopt a diplomatic approach in their engagements with the tribunal.
“And I urge you not to weaponize the right to protest. Please. I cannot imagine seeing a Senior Advocate of Nigeria protesting,” Alhaji was quoted as saying.
“I am sure we all have a very hard experience. So I cannot imagine a general officer protesting. It is not exciting.”
Alhaji also stressed the need for civility in exchanges during the proceedings, noting that heated interactions could affect those involved.
“We should also be a little bit diplomatic in the way we talk. Okay?” he said.
“So we should also find a nice way of talking. We are all human beings. Sometimes our feelings get hurt.
“We should find this middle ground. The way we talk to each other.”
The comments came amid increased attention on the court-martial proceedings involving the 36 military personnel accused of participating in an alleged plot against the Tinubu administration.
The allegations against the personnel remain subject to determination by the military tribunal.
During the proceedings, a lawyer representing the accused personnel also appealed to the court-martial to reconsider restrictions preventing them from having access to their families.
The defence counsel acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations but argued that prolonged separation from relatives was adding to the psychological pressure on the accused.
“I also appeal to this honourable court to re-address the issue of the family of the accused persons,” the lawyer said.
“Yes, I know they are facing serious charges. And also, being denied access to members of their family constitutes another psychological turmoil on them.”
The lawyer argued that although the government had been providing for the detained personnel, contact with their relatives could offer additional emotional support during the proceedings.
“If the court would reconsider granting the family access, at least they are not with their family,” the counsel said.
The defence further argued that seeing their relatives in good health and receiving their support could improve the morale of the accused personnel as they continued to face trial.
The lawyer consequently appealed directly to the tribunal to permit family visits.
“So I appeal also to the honourable court to consider the issue of granting the family members access to see their beloved ones,” he said.
“That is the appeal I want to make to the honourable court.”
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POLITICAL BOMBSHELL: “I Was Never In PDP!” – Senate President Akpabio Drops Absolute Shocker!.
The Senate Session: Senate President Godswill Akpabio publicly claimed he was never a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while lawmakers were honoring late former Kogi State Governor Ibrahim Idris during a plenary session.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Interruption: Senator Jibrin Isah had recalled sharing a political history with Akpabio and Idris within the PDP, prompting Akpabio to interrupt and clarify that while his “spirit might be there,” his heart never was and he has “always been a progressive”.
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Contradictory Political Record: Akpabio’s claim contrasts sharply with his documented career, which includes serving as the PDP governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015 and chairing the PDP Governors’ Forum.
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Previous Leadership Role: After his governorship, he was elected to the Senate on the PDP platform in 2015, served as the Senate Minority Leader until 2018, and eventually defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in August 2018.
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RIVERS SHOWDOWN: Legal Fireworks Erupt as APC Defends Chinda’s Gubernatorial Bid Against Supreme Court Backlash!.
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Dismissal of Disqualification Calls: The Parliament Support Network (PSN) has rejected demands by the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) for the disqualification of the APC Rivers State governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Politically Motivated Campaign: PSN National President Maxwell Idoko described the push for Chinda’s removal as a politically motivated attempt to derail his 2027 electoral participation and distract from his compliance with legal requirements.
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Compliance with Electoral Rules: The group noted that the Rivers APC confirmed Chinda registered as a party member 24 days before the primary, successfully surpassing the 21-day timeline referenced under the interpreted provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.
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Call for INEC Neutrality: PSN urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remain neutral, stating that the Supreme Court’s restoration of specific sections of the Electoral Act does not automatically equate to a judicial disqualification of Chinda.
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“THE BILLIONAIRE SUMMIT!”: Femi Otedola Storms Paris For An Explosive Face-To-Face Showdown With President Tinubu!
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Meeting in Paris: Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, met with President Bola Tinubu at a private dinner in Paris, France.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Commendation of Reforms: Otedola disclosed the meeting on social media on Monday, lauding the President’s “bold and forward-thinking reforms” for setting Nigeria on a path of sustainable economic growth.
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Indicators of Economic Improvement: The businessman cited several positive developments as proof of an improving economy, including the listing of Nigerian firms on the FTSE Russell Frontier 50 Index, gains on the Nigerian Exchange, increased foreign direct investment (FDI), renewed investor confidence, and a rise in foreign reserves to approximately $55bn.
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Tinubu’s Ongoing European Trip: The dinner follows a series of engagements by President Tinubu in France, including a private dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on September 17 to discuss bilateral relations. Tinubu has been abroad for about a month, initially on a three-week working vacation that was later extended.
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