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FG Drops Treason Charges  Against Hunger Protesters ▪︎States Picking up Release Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the charges against the #EndBadGovernance protesters.

Also at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the detained minors are being released.Some state governments like Kano and Kaduna have come with busses to pick up the kids.

The trial judge Obiora Egwuatu threw out the charges following its withdrawal by the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi on behalf of the Nigerian government.

Fagbemi, represented by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation DPPF during the proceedings announced his exercise of section 174 of the 1999 Constitution to take over the case from the Inspector General of Police.

The Attorney General subsequently applied to discontinue the trial of the protesters, who are mostly minors.

The judge granted the request and struck out the charges. Although, the accused persons were not in the courtroom, the Judge ordered their immediate release from prison.

Among those present to witness the Court proceedings on Tuesday is the new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Nentawe Yilwatda.

President Bola Tinubu had on Monday directed the Attorney General to terminate the charges against the accused persons, following the widespread outrage that greeted their arraignment on account of alleged treason.

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BREAKING: Panic as Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, Several Carriages Overturn (Photos)

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A train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, causing multiple carriages to overturn and triggering panic among passengers.

Ohibaba.com can confirm that the incident happened shortly after the train left Abuja around 11 a.m., along the well-traveled route.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of confusion as passengers rushed to escape the derailed coaches.

The cause of the derailment is still unknown, and there are no confirmed reports of injuries or fatalities at this time.

Military personnel have been deployed to the site to assist with rescue operations and help evacuate stranded passengers.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.

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Tanker loaded with LPG somersaults in Ibadan

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A tanker transporting twenty-six (26) tons of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) somersaulted on Monday near the Sat Guru Mahraji area, close to the defunct toll plaza along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.

According to sources, the tanker swerved off the road and overturned on an open stretch of the highway. The incident was confirmed by the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Akinwande assured that no lives were lost in the accident. He explained that the fire service promptly responded to the scene, using necessary equipment to prevent an explosion and contain the situation.

He said, “Upon arrival, it was a Mack trailer tanker, registration no T25163LA, loaded with twenty-six (26) tons of LPG, that swerved and fell on an open road. Our officers quickly engaged necessary equipment to calm the situation and prevent the tanker from exploding.”

Akinwande added that normal traffic flow had been restored by Tuesday, emphasizing that the tanker was saved without any casualties recorded.

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Fans of Seyi Vibez die in fatal accident after Lagos concert (Video)

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The young lady who was flunged into the Lagos Lagoon after the fatal accident that occurred on 3rd Mainland Bridge on Sunday night has been buried according to Islamic right.

Ohibaba.com recalls that some fans of Nigerian singer, Seyi Vibez reportedly lost their lives in the fatal accident.

The victims were said to have passed away while returning from the Seyi Vibez concert on Saturday night at Lagos Island.

Sharing the devastating news, an eyewitness, @alli_ya7 posted the video of the incident on X.

While advising the public against reckless driving, she revealed that the victims had engaged in a car race on expressway.

She wrote: “They left the show and started racing on the express, trying to overtake other cars.

Why race on the highway? May their souls rest in peace. SPEED KILLS.

”The fatal incident, which involved more than four vehicles, sparked outrage and grief online.

Meanwhile, five others who died in the crashes were laid to rest at Marikaz Cemetery, Agege, on Monday morning.

Watch the video below:

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