BREAKING: Benin Republic Shuns Buhari’s Request For Igboho’s Extradition, Set Grant Him Bail, Gives Reason Information reaching IBOM FOCUS that Benin Republic Shuns Buhari’s Request For Igboho’s Extradition, Set Grant Him Bail, Efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari government to extradite Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, to Nigeria from Benin Republic have hit the rocks. Authorities in the neighboring West African nation have insisted on a fair trial for Igboho before yielding to the demand. Benin Republic Shuns Buhari’s Request For Igboho’s Extradition The Beninoise government said it won’t handle a request for extradition without first trying…
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PHOTOS: Robbers Involved In Accident While Escaping A reports reaching IBOM FOCUS that Robbers Involved In Accident While Escaping Suspected robbers who broke into a parking car to steal valuables have been hospitalised following a ghastly accident that occurred in their attempt to escape. The owner of the car who pleaded anonymity had parked off BCA Road Umuahia, Abia State for a brief relaxation while keeping his dog apparently to watch over a wrap containing undisclosed amount of money. Unknown to one of the robbers who also disguised as a guest in the busy place, a surprise awaited him. After…
Okada, Tricycle Operators Must Obtain Licences or Else – Says FRSC, Reveals What Would Happen FRSC says Okada, Tricycle Operators Must Obtain Licences or Else Commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators in Ebonyi State have been ordered to obtain their class ‘A’ licences. The sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi, Anthony Okore, who gave the directive on Thursday, said the command would be decisive in enforcing the directive in the interest of the operators and passengers. “Commercial vehicle drivers who are yet to install speed limiting devices in their vehicles are also advised to do so…
AGAIN: See How Joe Igbokwe And His Boys Celebrating After Arrest Of Sunday Igboho It was shock to see Joe Igbokwe And His Boys Celebrating After Arrest Of Sunday Igboho A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has mocked Oduduwa agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Igboho over his arrest by security operatives in Cotonou, Benin Republic, Tuesday, July 20, for immigration offences. Igboho, who was arrested with his wife, was allegedly accused of possessing the country’s passport, sparking controversies. Recall the Department of State Service, DSS, had declared Igboho wanted after its operatives carried out a…
BREAKING: Date, Venue Set For Anthony Joshua Titles Defence Against Ukrainian Usyk, Full Details Check here for Date, Venue Set For Anthony Joshua Titles Defence Against Ukrainian Usyk British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, will on September 25 fight against Oleksandr Usyk in defense of his titles. Joshua, who currently holds World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organisation heavyweight titles, will fight to retain his titles. The bout scheduled to hold at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London was announced by Joshua in a statement by Matchroom Sport on Tuesday. “The date is set and we are fully locked in,” Joshua…
This Man Hands Over His Son To Police For Allegedly Killing Girlfriend A reports reaching IBOM FOCUS that Man Hands Over His Son To Police For Allegedly Killing Girlfriend Police have arrested 19-year-old Paulo Eduardo Scravonatto after his father reported that he suspected him of murdering his girlfriend in Brazil. The teenager was taken in by police after his dad, whose identity was not released, suspected he killed Joana Fabris Deon, also 19, in the city of Bento Goncalves located in the Brasilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Dailystar reports. Local media reported the murder of Joana happened on…
2 Women Wearing Hijab To Hide Illicit Drugs In Benue Arrested, Photos It was shocking when 2 Women Wearing Hijab To Hide Illicit Drugs In Benue Arrested Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 36-year-old lady, Chioma Afam, for taking multiple identities and wearing hijabs to elude security search in Benue State. She was arrested alongside another suspect, Chidinma Caleb, 22, as they attempted to smuggle a total of 296,000 tablets of Diazepam and Exol-5 from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Gombe State. Chioma who picked up names such as Amina, Uzoamaka and Ifunanya to cover her…
BREAKING: Simon Ekpa To Be Removed From Radio Biafra, See Why Information reaching IBOM FOCUS that Simon Ekpa To Be Removed From Radio Biafra The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that Simon Ekpa may not continue as one of the broadcasters of Radio Biafra as he “has refused to follow the principles.” According to statement by the IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful on Wednesday, Ekpa has declined to operate the Radio Biafra according to the rules of engagement. Simon Ekpa To Be Removed From Radio Biafra Recall that the detained leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu had appointed the Finland-based…
REVEALED: How Igboho Escaped From Beninese Airport, Was Lured Back Through Phone Calls This is How Igboho Escaped From Beninese Airport, Was Lured Back Through Phone Calls More facts emerged on Wednesday about how Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, initially escaped from security operatives at the airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic, but was lured back to the place through phone calls by one of his travel agents. Already, Igboho’s lawyers, led by Yomi Aliu, SAN, had moved to Benin Republic where they had joined up with Beninese lawyers in readiness for a legal battle to prevent the activist’s…
How Igboho And His Wife Are Crying, Igboho Is Also Chained Like Animal In Police Cell In Cotonou Information reaching IBOM FOCUS that Igboho And His Wife Are Crying, Igboho Is Also Chained Like Animal In Police Cell In Cotonou “They chained him in the cell where they put him in Cotonou. There was a fracas at the airport Tuesday when he was arrested. They hit him in the hand and that same hand was handcuffed, he is in pains and he was weeping like a child when I called, I heard him.” ” The wife too was put in…