The statement was released to quash the false narrative circulating in some sections of the media and to reaffirm the governor’s standing on the issue.
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Sanwo-Olu did not sue EFCC – Lagos govt
Sanwo-Olu did not sue EFCC – Lagos govt
The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged plan to arrest, detain, and prosecute him after his term in office.
According to media reports, Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by his lawyer Darlington Ozurumba, allegedly submitted a fundamental rights enforcement suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/773/2024, was reportedly filed on June 6 and sought to prevent any such actions by the EFCC.
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However, in a statement released on Tuesday night, Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, denied these allegations, stating that the governor had neither filed the lawsuit nor instructed any lawyer to do so.
Pedro also emphasised that the EFCC is not investigating the governor, nor has there been any threat of arrest or summons involving Sanwo-Olu or any of his staff members.
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EndBadGovernance: Borno minors still in detention, defence lawyer cries out
#EndBadGovernance: Borno minors still in detention, defence lawyer cries out
Three minors in Borno State, detained for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests, remain in custody despite a recent directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their release.
While President Tinubu’s order, issued three days ago, led to the release of detained minors in Abuja, the minors in Borno remain held in a juvenile facility in Maiduguri. Barrister Yakubu Alhaji Adamu, their defense lawyer, confirmed they are still detained due to a court order.
Initially, the minors appeared before Justice Aisha Mohammed Ali at the State High Court 10 in Maiduguri, where they entered pleas of not guilty.
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The judge ordered their remand in the juvenile facility, scheduling the next hearing for November 18, 2024.
Salamtu Idrisa from the Public Prosecutions Office in the Borno State Ministry of Justice noted they had not received formal communication about the minors’ release. “If there is any update on their release, we will be informed,” she stated.
#EndBadGovernance: Borno minors still in detention, defence lawyer cries out
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Kaduna Govt offers N100,000, smartphones to released minors
Kaduna Govt offers N100,000, smartphones to released minors
Thirty-nine minors from Kaduna State, previously detained by the federal government, were reunited with their families on Wednesday at a ceremony held at the “Children’s Homes” on Katuru Road in Kaduna. Each child received N100,000 and an Itel A18s smartphone to support their reintegration process.
Governor Uba Sani, represented by Dr. Abdulkadir Muazu Meyere, Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, assured the children of continued support from the state to aid their transition back into society.
He emphasized the administration’s dedication to helping these minors become responsible, law-abiding citizens through rehabilitation and empowerment initiatives.
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Meyere announced that the governor had instructed the collection of educational credentials from those who completed tertiary studies. The government plans to offer assistance such as start-up capital, skills training, and potential employment opportunities.
He noted that the government would monitor each child’s behaviour and provide further support based on their conduct.
For proper follow-up, contact information, including addresses, phone numbers, and next-of-kin details, was recorded for each minor to ensure ongoing support and guidance.
Kaduna Govt offers N100,000, smartphones to released minors
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Reality star Soma’s ex-girlfriend says he’s a bully
Reality star Soma’s ex-girlfriend says he’s a bully
Hilda Dirisu, the ex-girlfriend of reality star Somadina Anyama, has publicly shared the disturbing details of her relationship with the reality TV personality, revealing incidents of abuse and harassment.
Hilda’s allegations come after rumors surfaced that she was responsible for causing a rift between Soma and his fellow Big Brother Naija contestant, Angel Smith, following their decision to unfollow each other on social media.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Hilda recounted the emotional and physical abuse she allegedly endured while dating Soma.
She explained that the duo had stopped communicating in July, but claimed that Soma continued to stalk her and beg for reconciliation.
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