Kenyan Police Detain Over 270 Protesters, Declare 40 Others Wanted The Kenyan Police authorities have confirmed the arrest of over 270 people over the nationwide protests which took place across the country on Tuesday. The police maintained that the arrested individuals are suspected of going on a criminal rampage during the public demonstration against bad governance. “Security forces across the country singled out suspects found engaging in criminal activities in the guise of protesting, and took them to custody,” the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, late Tuesday. SHOOTING INCIDENT IN MOMBASA Following…
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Charly Boy Blasts Wike Over Viral Photo, Video Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to a photo of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, making the rounds on the internet. In the viral photo, the FCT minister was captured wearing a blue coat, blue pants, light blue shoes, and milk hat laced with blue, while holding a black staff. The picture elicited mixed reactions, with many marvelling at the minister’s “unconventional” style. Reacting, Charly Boy applauded Wike’s fashion sense. He, however, added that his dress reeks of extravagance. Reposting the picture…
FULL LIST: Supreme Court Shortlists Tinubu’s Lawyer, 86 Others As New SANs The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted members of the Nigerian bar to be elevated as the latest class of senior advocates. The senior advocate position in Nigeria is highly coveted by Nigerian legal practitioners. The LPPC, under the Supreme Court’s umbrella, bestows this honour yearly. Oluwole Afolabi, a Nigerian-born attorney who helped President Bola Tinubu fend off cases in the United States, was among the latest cohort of senior lawyers, according to a July 1 memo from the LPPC seen by Peoples Gazette. Mr Afolabi holds…
72-year-old Woman Killed, Buried In Farm In Edo Police have exhumed the corpse of a 72-year-old female trader, identified as Mrs Vero Akazuma, who was killed and buried in a shallow grave on a farm at Afuze, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. Ibom Focus learnt that the corpse of the deceased was exhumed from the grave by a combined team of police, vigilantes and mortuary attendants. She was reportedly killed on June 17, 2024, when her regular customer called her from Auchi to come and purchase corn on his farm. The deceased and the farmer, according…
BREAKING: Release Nnamdi Kanu Now, South-East Govs Tells Nigerian Govt, Fixes Date To Visit Tinubu The South-East Governors Forum has agreed to meet with President Bola Tinubu and engage with the Nigerian government to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This decision was contained in a communiqué issued after a six-hour meeting at the Enugu State Government House on Tuesday. All five governors from the region – Peter Mbah (Enugu), Alex Otti (Abia), Prof Charles Soludo (Anambra), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Senator Hope Uzodimma (Imo) – attended the meeting and…
Kenyans Begin Fresh Nationwide Protest Kenyans in their thousands have stormed major streets across multiple regions in the country to begin a fresh nationwide protest over bad governance in the East African country. It was learnt that the nationwide demonstration which fully began on Tuesday was an effort to intensify demands for improved governance. It all started as anti-finance bill demonstrations last month but now escalated into widespread anti-government protests. Today’s rallying call from protest organisers is “Occupy Everywhere.” Protest have started in Mombasa, Kisumu, Kisii, Migori, Kitengela, and Makueni, while Nairobi remains relatively calm, although reports and live footage…
BREAKING: EFCC Official Commits Suicide An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken his own life at his residence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. PRNigeria reports that the deceased, a member of Course 5, was described as a diligent, efficient, and unassuming operative. The incident occurred on Monday. The Commission is exploring possible factors, including mental health and family challenges, that may have contributed to the operative’s depression and tragic decision. When contacted on the incident, the EFCC spokesperson, Mr. Dele Oyewale told PRNigeria that an investigation was currently underway to determine the circumstances…
Popular Nigerian Pastor unveils Miracle Soap, Perfume, Spiritual Shirt, Mustard Seed Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Popular Nigerian Pastor unveils Miracle Soap, Perfume, Spiritual Shirt, Mustard Seed Jeremiah Fufeyin, founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), has sparked debate online by launching a new line of faith-based merchandise. On Sunday, social media buzzed with Mr Fufeyin’s video showcasing a miracle soap, perfume, spiritual shirt, and mustard seed. Widespread discussion and controversy followed the unveiling of the new faith-based products. It was gathered that the footage causing a stir on social media was excerpted from the pastor’s…
Soldiers Arrested For Robbery, Car Theft Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Soldiers Arrested For Robbery, Car Theft The Lagos State Police Command has said it has arrested two dismissed soldiers and four others for alleged armed robbery and car theft. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday while parading the suspects and exhibits recovered from them. Hundeyin said that the two dismissed soldiers belonged to a robbery gang that allegedly specialised in snatching vehicles at gun point from motorists in different parts of the state and sell off same within Lagos. He said the robbery…
Nigerian Banks Are In Trouble Over Old Naira Note, Dollar Denominations The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday issued a threat to sanction Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for refusing to accept old and small denominations of the United States’ dollars. The threat was contained in a circular issued by the Acting Director of Currency Operations Department of CBN, with reference: COD/DIR/INT/CIR/001/017, saying the persistent rejection of the old dollars notes by the DMBs contributed to American currency scarcity in the country. Meanwhile, it was earlier reported how a controversial naira swap policy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria…