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Behave yourself, Court Warns Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer for Unprofessional Conduct
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has continued with Justice James Omotosho sounding a note of warning against Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the defence team and others that are in the habit of posting live stream and Court documents on the social media.
This comes on a day that the defense team continued with the cross examination of the government’s second witness, code named BBB in the ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The day’s proceedings began with lead counsel for the defence, Kanu Agabi, informing the Court of a letter by the lead counsel for the prosecution, Adegboyega Awomolo dated 14 May about illegal live streaming of court proceedings.
He recommended that phones be banned from the courtroom. He laments the action of Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the defense team who posts misleading information on social media. He says the case is too serious for anyone to trivialise in the manner that it’s being done.
In his intervention, Justice James Omotosho said he granted an accelerated hearing of the case in the interest of all parties, particularly for Nnamdi Kanu who has been in custody for too long.
The judge charged all parties in the case to act professionally to ensure progress. He further warned Aloy Ejimakor to stop such conduct that may warrant the disbarring of a lawyer.
Justice Omotosho therefore charged all parties in the case to avoid acts that amount to misconduct and watch what they post on social media.
The actual case continued with the cross examination of Mr BBB (a personnel of the DSS) by Paul Erokoro who conducted proceedings on behalf of the defence.
On whether the DSS can be influenced by politicians or ministers, the witness stated that the Agency is under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). He also clarified that the Attorney General does not teleguide the operations of the DSS.
Asked on the mode of intelligence gathering by the DSS, the witness noted that the sources are many, including human, social media, among others.
BBB further says owing to their mode of training, DSS operatives have the capacity to get information where necessary.
Probed further, the witness said he was told by Nnamdi Kanu that he was ‘kidnapped’ from Kenya and returned to Nigeria in 2021. On allegations that the DSS carried out the act, Mr BBB stated that the agency lacks the powers to effect arrest beyond Nigeria’s borders.
The witness therefore restated that Kanu, via his Radio Biafra broadcasts, incited violence, including during the ENDSARS protests in 2020. The witness adds that the defendant expressed readiness to make Biafra possible, by all means, including war.
Mr BBB stressed that the inciting comments made by the IPOB leader led to the burning of a police station in Ebonyi State, a Lagos State High Court, and the cargo shed of the Murtala Mohammed Airport.
The witness said the casualties from the inciting comments made by Kanu include an army couple killed and beheaded in Orlu by persons believed to be members of the ESN the military wing of IPOB. Another was a retired judge, Stephen Nnaji.
At some point during cross examination, Paul Erokoro, sought adjournment, informing the Court that there is a video clip that the defense seeks to tender. He asked for some time to make that possible.
Meanwhile, the Court admitted as evidence, certified true copies of judgments of three fundamental rights enforcement lawsuits instituted by Nnamdi Kanu.
These are those of the Abia State High Court of 19 January 2022, Federal High Court, Umuahia division delivered on 26 October, 2022 and another by the High Court of Enugu State, delivered on 26th October 2023.
Justice James Omotosho subsequently adjourned the case till Thursday 22 May for the conclusion of the cross examination of the second prosecution witness.
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IGP Egbetokun Approves Extension of Tinted Glass Permits Until August 12
Citizens are also encouraged to report all unauthorized or hidden charges as well as extortion in the course of application or biometric capturing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 09169967000
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved an extension of the grace period for the enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit requirement to the 12th of August, 2025.
This extension comes on the heels of several concerns and feedback expressed by members of the public regarding the reactivation of the digital Tinted Glass Permit application process.
In line with our commitment to delivering transparent, inclusive, and citizen-focused policing, the Force wishes to affirm that it has not ignored the voices of Nigerians.
Rather, these voices have been instrumental in guiding ongoing reviews of the process to ensure it remains user-friendly, secure, and accessible to all.
The extension of enforcement is also intended to give room for additional enhancements and refinements to the application process, ensuring that no member of the public is unduly disadvantaged.
The NPF is actively working to simplify and improve both the physical and contactless application options including enhanced verification mechanisms and streamlined procedures to reduce delays and eliminate undue inconveniences.
Members of the public are reminded that the authorized platform for the application and renewal of the Tinted Glass Permit is accessible via http://www.possap.gov.ng.
Citizens are also encouraged to report all unauthorized or hidden charges as well as extortion in the course of application or biometric capturing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 09169967000.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to public safety, digital innovation, and continuous improvement in service delivery, and appreciates the cooperation and patience of the Nigerian people as these reforms are carried out.
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Lagos Warns Residents “Don’t Go Out in The Heavy Rain falls”
The State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, warned that the forecast gathered from the State’s weather stations for today and the next few days has a geostationary imagery showing thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall with dense cloud cover.
Lagos State Government on Saturday urged residents of the state especially those living in low-lying areas to be at alert because with the intensity of the rainfall already being experienced, many areas will encounter flash floods.
In a statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, warned that the forecast gathered from the State’s weather stations for today and the next few days has a geostationary imagery showing thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall with dense cloud cover.
He added that what the geostationary imagery means in simple language is that many areas will experience very heavy rainfalls and flash floods which the people have been alerted about earlier in the year.
He said that all areas that are abutting the rivers and lagoons in Lagos are also at risk of experiencing flash floods which may come with high currents.
He cautioned all residents who may not have serious businesses to conduct outside their homes during the rains to tarry and wait till it subsides before they go out to be able to determine the intensity and how to prepare.
He advised parents to watch over their wards and school children many of whom are still on mid -terms holidays so that they do not go outside to play under the rain or swim in the flash floods.
Wahab also reiterated the earlier warning to motorists and pedestrians not to wade through floods as there is the tendency that vehicles may be submerged and people swept away with such heavy floods.
He explained to all residents Lagos being a coastal state, with the heavy rainfalls, the level of water in the lagoon is bound to rise and will result in a tidal lock which will prevent discharge from all collectors.
He warned residents not to engage in disposing their refuse into the drains as the rains fall, warning that there are consequences for such acts and the refuse will end up blocking the drains and causing flash floods.
The Commissioner said all the drains in the state are being cleaned and maintained on a year round basis to be able to contain run off from rainfalls, warning however that whenever more than usual rain falls, all concerted efforts are required to checkmate its effects.
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Lagos Court Convicts Canadian Returnee for Assaults on KAI Official
Speaking in reaction to the conviction, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, warned that the State will not tolerate any attack or acts of aggression towards any of its operatives on lawful duty.
A Magistrate court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi on Friday sentenced one 52 years old, Canadian returnee, Mr Morufudeen Idowu to three months imprisonment for crossing the Ojota Expressway, resisting arrest and assaulting a KAI officer in the process.
Mr Morufudeen Idowu, who pleaded guilty when the charge was read to him, was subsequently convicted for the offenses and sentenced.
Speaking in reaction to the conviction, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, warned that the State will not tolerate any attack or acts of aggression towards any of its operatives on lawful duty.
He reiterated that all such operatives would be protected with the full force of the law in the discharge of their duties.
Wahab expressed the optimism that the latest conviction will serve as a deterrence to everyone and that social status or standing will not be a determinant in the application of the law.
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