Tag: detention
#Anambra Election: I did not rig alone, I was used and dumped – Arrested INEC official confesses
An electoral officer, Okeke Chukwujekwu, in charge of Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, is currently in police detention over his role in the November 16, governorship election in the…
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IG of Police, others sued for N25 million over illegal detention of hospital staff
by Adeola Balogun A Lagos State doctor and four of his staff who are allegedly being unjustifiably detained by the police have taken the matter before a Federal High Court…
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Opinion: Exposing the lies peddled by the UNIUYO Senate
by David Israel For the avoidance of doubt, the University of Uyo does not post students’ result online. Somebody lied. I woke up today to a press release from the Senate of…
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Jonathan the Merciful: First batch of Boko Haram detainees released will be women & children – Presidency
by Rachel Ogbu Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe| credits: pointblanknews.com To prove its focus on peace in the country, the Presidency on Wednesday said…
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Terrorism: Army set to release Boko Haram suspects from detention
by Isi Esene Following the directive of President Goodluck Jonathan, the Defence Headquarters will release some individuals who were held in detention for engaging in terrorist activities. According to the…
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Reuben Abati: Leadership Newspapers should not get away with this voodoo journalism
by Reuben Abati Our attention has been drawn to a statement by the Leadership Newspaper titled “Statement on the Arrest and Detention of LEADERSHIP journalists” (April 10), the latest episode…
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Lagos beggars ‘occupy’ LASG Secretariat, protest harassment
by Isi Esene Beggars in Lagos State yesterday expressed their displeasure over the unfair treatment which they are subjected to by the government. The beggars - came in their hundreds,…
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Monkey Business: Have I mentioned the time I got detained at Heathrow
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Other times, when cuteness just wasn’t enough, I would fake temporary paralysis – and it worked wonders. All my life until now, detention eluded me.…
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