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Nigerian Politician, Media Mogul, Dokpesi Arrested in London
The Metropolitan Police on Sunday arrested the Chairman of the African Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi, has been arrested in London.
Dokpesi was arrested just when a Frankfurt-London flight was landing at the Heathrow International Airport, London, on Sunday.
He was said to be on his way to join the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who was scheduled for some meetings in London as from today (Monday.)
he Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria had in 2015, dragged Dokpesi to court and had accused him and his company of illegally receiving funds considered as proceeds of crimes from a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges and went further to file a no-case submission after the prosecution closed its case in November 2018 after calling 14 witnesses.
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However, the trial judge, Justice John Tsoho, rejected the no-case submission and ordered Dokpesi and his firm to enter their defence.
Not satisfied, the defendants then approached the Court of Appeal, with a request to nullify the decision and free him from the charges on the grounds that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against them.
But the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal had discharged Dokpesi, from the N2.1 billion fraud charges brought against him by the EFCC.
Media reports are quoting eye witness to have said that shortly before landing in London, flight crew had announced an impending police operations after landing while all passengers were advised to stay on their seats.
It was reported that after landing, officials of the Metropolitan Police, London stormed the airplane belonging to Lufthansa and demanded that any passenger with the name Raymond Dokpesi should identify himself.
He was subsequently arrested and escorted out of the plane.
Dokpesi, according to sources, is expected to be arraigned in court today.
His offence remains unknown as at press time.
His arrest is coming months after that of another prominent Nigerian politician and former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
Ekweremadu and his wife are standing trial in London over allegations bordering in human trafficking and organs harvesting. NPO
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Scores escape death, six vehicles burnt in Ibadan fuel tanker explosion
Scores escape death, six vehicles burnt in Ibadan fuel tanker explosion
Score of commuters narrowly escaped death in Ibadan Saturday evening when a loaded petrol tanker exploded, with the fire claiming two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two small commercial cabs (Micra), a tricycle and three motorcycles.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident occurred at 4.45pm at Iyana-Ajia along Ibadan-Ife Road.
The fully loaded tanker was said to have caught fire while its driver was attempting to switch lanes due to an ongoing road construction in the area.
The fire quickly spread, causing a devastating explosion.
General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the accident.
The situation caused a gridlock on the road and motorists with commuters were stranded for several hours.
Miraculously, no casualties were reported as the occupants of the affected vehicles and motorcycles managed to flee just in time.
Eyewitness, Biodun Ayoola, explained that ongoing construction of a pedestrian bridge at Ajia Junction warranted the closure of one lane, forcing all vehicles to divert to the other.
The tanker was still burning, while other affected vehicles have been turned to ashes as of the time filing this report Saturday night.
The Federal Fire Service and security agencies were around to put the situation under control.
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Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed allegations that politicians are behind the rising insecurity in northern Nigeria.
In recent months, the North-West region has faced increasing banditry and violence, leading to the deaths of many, including the monarch of Gobir in Sokoto State. The unrest has sparked claims that politicians may be funding the violence for their own gain.
In 2021, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, alleged that some politicians were sponsoring the banditry seen across the country. However, in an interview with Punch, Sheikh Gumi denied these claims, stating that there is no evidence to suggest that politicians are fueling the unrest in the North.
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He said;
“This is an unintelligent allegation. No politician is sponsoring these people. We are all victims. The opposition is not even behind this. This is a natural reaction of people neglected for centuries without education.
“Now they are exposed to the world and they want education. These people are exposed to the Internet and they see how much they are deprived. They want to fight back. This act is not by anybody.”
Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
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152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters Friday said troops during the week killed a total of 152 terrorists and arrested 109.
The military high command also stated that the strongholds of two notorious terrorist leaders — the Sadiku enclave at Tsora Hill in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State; and the Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest, Giwa LG, Kaduna State, were destroyed.
The Director of Media Operations, Edward Buba, in a statement, said the troops’ achievements were an indication that the military was steadily progressing towards the goal of destroying all criminal elements.
“The war against terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists and others perpetrating insecurity in the country rages, and troops are sustaining the momentum to achieve victory. Indeed, the armed forces are steadily progressing towards the goal of destruction of all these elements.
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“Given recent events, the military learns every day and makes improvements on ways to better deal with threat situations posed by these terror groups. Troops are moving in against the terrorists and denying them freedom of action.
“During the week, troops carried out surgical operations against two prominent terrorist commanders and decimated their strongholds, namely, Sadiku enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Alhaji Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.”
“Overall, troops operations during the week resulted in 152 terrorists neutralised, 109 arrested and 91 hostages rescued,” Buba said.
He noted that during the operations against crude oil theft, products worth N795 million were recovered.
Buba urged the citizens to support the troops to win the war against insecurity in the country.
152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
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