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Treason trial of Wynne, others in order, say ex-British envoy, US mayor
Treason trial of Wynne, others in order, say ex-British envoy, US mayor
A former British diplomat, Mr David Roberts, and a United States Mayor, Mr Mike Arnold, have backed the Federal Government’s move to prosecute a British national, Mr Andrew Wynne, and 12 other Nigerians for treason.
In a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/454/2024, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, had on Monday filed a six-count charge against the Briton and the 12 Nigerians for treason, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the country, intimidate the President, and destroy the NCC in Kano, among other things.
He said they committed the offences between July 1 and August 4, 2024.
Those charged are Micheal Adaramoye (aka Lenin); Adeyemi Ahayomi (aka Yomi); Suleiman Yakubu; Comrade Opaluwa Eleojo; Angel Innocent; Buhari Lawal; Mosiu Sadiq; Bashir Bello (aka Murtala); Nursdeen Khamis; Abdulsalam Zubairu; Andrew Wynne (aka Andrew Povich); Lucky Obryan; and Comrade Musa Abdollahi.
In separate statements yesterday, the former British diplomat and the Mayor of Blanco said the Briton had no immunity against prosecution and was liable to punishment for infringing on Nigerian laws.
They condemned the flying of the Russian flag by protesters during the cost-of-living protest in August, saying it was an insult to the sovereignty of Nigeria.
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“It is wrong and provocative for any foreigner, UK national or not, to be involved in destabilising a nation like Nigeria, with close links to Nigeria, especially after we had to deal with our protests last month,” Roberts, a former director of British Council in Nigeria, said.
“If a British national is involved, it gives Nigeria’s closest friend, the United Kingdom, a bad name. In such circumstances, the best thing to do is for the persons involved to come out of hiding and clear their names if, indeed, they are innocent.
“The United Kingdom has just come out of a nasty experience with intolerants attempting to destabilise our country in the name of anti-immigration protests.
“So, I am empathetic to Nigeria’s situation, with protests supposedly about hardship becoming a platform to instigate regime change.”
For his part, the Mayor of Blanco, Texas, said that while he would encourage President Bola Tinubu to uphold the tenets of democracy and free speech, he would not support any inflammatory activity under the guise of freedom of expression.
He stated, “As an American, I believe deeply in the freedom of speech and the right to assemble and protest peacefully. That said, I stand entirely with the Nigerian government in preserving democracy.
“Any foreigner involved in politicising the so-called Days of Rage protests has run afoul of the laws of Nigeria and violated their visa status. They should turn themselves in. Russian flags showed that, in some instances, otherwise peaceful and law-abiding protests were twisted into an insurrection against democracy, which cannot be tolerated.”
Treason trial of Wynne, others in order, say ex-British envoy, US mayor
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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has alerted Nigeria to the sale of a fake soap labelled as “Dettol Health Fresh Soap” in the market.
According to the alert on NAFDAC’s website on Thursday, the manufacturer of Dettol Antiseptic products confirmed that the soap is fake as it does not have any product by the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.”
“The Marketing Authorisation Holder and manufacturer (Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Limited) of Dettol Antiseptic products, received a consumer complaint regarding the above-mentioned product. The product was reported to have caused skin irritation to the complainant.
“The MAH has confirmed that the product is fake as they do not have any product by the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap”. Dettol Antiseptic products are widely used in Nigeria for household disinfection and personal hygiene to prevent illnesses from germs (bacterial infection),” it said.
It added that details of the complaint product were not provided by the complainant except for the name of the product “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.”
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The agency noted that the illegal marketing of NAFDAC-regulated products or fake products poses a risk to people’s health, and since they do not comply with the regulatory provisions, the products’ safety, quality, and efficacy are not guaranteed.
It said all NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the fake product if found within the zones and states.
“Importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the fake product. All medical products must be obtained from authorised/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.
“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
“Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med- safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.”
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap
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JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition
JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition
The Lagos state government has shut down the Idera Market in the Oshodi-Isolo Local Council Development Area over unsanitary conditions.
Corps Marshal of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, Maj. Olaniyi Olatunbosun (rtd), said ‘the market stinks’.
He said: “We shut Idera market because it stinks. They had probably not cleared the drainages for over one year and everywhere was smelly. So we shut the market based on the commissioner’s directive. And when they are ready to do the proper thing, the market will be reopened. It might take days or weeks, but it has to be clean.
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“Though they complained of ineffective PSP operators in clearing their waste, we found out that they most likely don’t even patronise the PSP operators. Besides, Idera is not the only market in the Oshodi area so let them do the right thing by cleaning their space and the market will be reopened.”
JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition
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Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police
Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of Olayinka Akinware, 35, and Tunji Adesina, 29, for allegedly using four dogs to prevent police officers from arresting a suspect.
The court, presided over by Magistrate M. Mudashiru, did not take the plea of the defendants due to lack of jurisdiction and directed that they be remanded in Abolongo Correctional Facility pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
The case has been adjourned until December 18 for further mention.
According to the Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Femi Oluwadare, Akinware and Adesina are facing charges of conspiracy and prevention of arrest. The incident occurred on September 12 at around 8:30 a.m. at their residence in Oluwo, Ibadan.
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The suspects allegedly assaulted four police officers, DSP Festus Fagbohun, ASP Ojo Tolulope, Inspector Sariki Mohammed, and Corporal Tosin Olubode, with bamboo tree branches while unleashing their Pitbull, Rottweiler, and two Eskimo dogs to prevent the lawful arrest of a suspect, Korede Adeoye, who was staying at their house.
The prosecution stated that the offenses are in violation of Sections 332 and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, which prescribe life imprisonment for the offender if found guilty.
This case has drawn significant attention due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the use of dogs in obstructing law enforcement.
Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police
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