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BREAKING: Simon Ekpa, four others arrested in Finland over Terrorism, Violence in Nigeria

Ekpa is a known figure in Finland as he sits who resides in the Lahti region and is member of the National Coalition Party (NCP).

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Pro-Biafra Agitator, Simon Ekpa has been arrested alongside four others over Terrorism related activities by Finnish Authorites.

Politics Nigeria reports that the self-declared Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was remanded in custody by the district court of Päijät-Häme on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.

He was arrested “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent”, while four others were arrested “for financing a terrorist crime”.

A statement by the central criminal police in Finland read:

“The detention demands are related to the preliminary investigation, in which a Finnish citizen of Nigerian background, born in the 1980s, is suspected of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.”

The police suspect that the man has promoted his efforts from Finland by means that have led to violence against civilians and authorities as well as other crimes in the region of South-Eastern Nigeria.”

The statement quoted the head of the investigation, Crime Commissioner Otto Hiltunen from the Central Crime Police as saying that “the man has carried out this activity, among other things, on his social media channels”.

Ekpa is a known figure in Finland as he sits who resides in the Lahti region and is member of the National Coalition Party (NCP).

He also serves on Lahti’s public transport committee.

His arrest is coming a few days after several deadly attacks were carried out in the South-East by suspected members of the Eastern Security Network/IPOB, which he controls.

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Reps Launch Investigation into NPF Amidst Allegations of N50 Billion Procurement Fraud

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House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged contract racketeering in the Nigerian Police amounting to billions of naira.

The decision was taken after a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia, Rep. Ibe Osonwa during the plenary on Thursday in Abuja.

Mr Osonwa had raised concerns over the alleged award of N6 billion contact by the Nigerian Police Procurement department without due process which according to him was erosion of public trust.

“The Nigeria Police Force Procurement department allegedly awarded N 6 billion contract to Crown Natures Ltd.

By splitting it into 66 separate contracts in a deliberate attempt to circumvent the public procurement Act of 2007 particularly in procurement of uniforms,” he said.

The lawmaker who expressed concern over the violation of section 214 of the 1999 Constitution as amended by the Police, called for urgent action to address the allegation.

Mr Osonwa, further called the attention of his colleagues to undermining of the country’s internal security architecture by the Nigeria Police with its award of contract for procurement of arms to private companies in violation to procurement rules.

The Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas referred the motion to the committee on public accounts and public procurement for further legislative actions.

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Peter Obi’s brother Lagos Property: We didn’t carry out the demolition – Omotosho

Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts

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• Peter Obi at the scene of the demolished property

The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the demolition of a property belonging to the brother of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi.

Obi had alleged that a property belonging to his younger brother was demolished in the Ikeja area of Lagos State without a court order.

Reacting to the demolition via a statement on Thursday, June 26, the Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said no agency was involved in the demolition.

Omotoso added that the investigation will help clarify the circumstances surrounding the demolition and ensure that any necessary actions are taken.

The former governor of Anambra State, in a post on his X account on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, disclosed that the property owned by his brother’s company had stood for over 15 years before it was demolished.

Omotoso said Obi’s allegations on the demolition are “disturbing and without facts”.

The commissioner stated: “We wish to categorically state that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) or any other arm of the Lagos State Government did not carry out the said demolition.

“Dr. Olajide Abiodun Babatunde, Special Adviser, eGIS & Urban Development, who supervises LASBCA, has confirmed that the agency was not involved in the demolition.

“The Lagos State Government is committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

“We will not tolerate any acts of lawlessness or violations of extant laws. Any individual or group found involved in such acts will be brought to justice,” he said.

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BREAKING: President Tinubu Vetoes NDLEA Bill Due to Crime Proceeds Clause

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President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Bill, 2025 into law.

The President’s decision not to sign the bill passed by both chambers of the National Assembly was contained in a letter read in the Green Chamber on Thursday during plenary.

The President, citing Section 58(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), explained that the proposed law seeks to empower the NDLEA to retain a portion of the proceeds from drug-related crimes, a move he said contradicts existing financial regulations.

He noted that under the current system, “All proceeds of crime are paid into the government’s Confiscated and Forfeited Properties Account.

Disbursements to any recovery agency, including the NDLEA, can only be made by presidential approval, subject to the consent of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly.”

The President maintained there was no compelling reason to alter a process designed to uphold accountability through executive and legislative oversight.

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