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Yoruba Nation agitators under the aegis of Yoruba Koya Liberation Movement have accused the Minister of Justice and AGF, Abubakar Malami and Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Tukur Buratai, of being behind the detention of Sunday Igboho. The group made this known in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Communications, Oluwafemi Oluwajuyitan. The Yoruba group warned President Muhammadu Buhari and other officers of the federal government against putting political pressure on Benin Republic to jail Ighoho. According to Koya Liberation Movement, the Buhari administration must note that it won’t be in power forever. “Recent events only remind one that in the face of suppression of truth and oppression of the masses, the oppressors have always consistently lost at the end,”the group said. “One cannot help but remember the brutish rule and reign of the dark-goggled General Abacha and how he ruled with iron fist. We remember how individuals who stood for the truth and the decla

Benin Republic has filed fresh charges against Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, who was arrested in the country last Monday. Ibrahim Salami, one of the Cotonou, Benin Republic-based lawyers of Sunday Igboho, disclosed the new charges after Monday’s hearing, where Igboho was ordered to remain in police custody in Benin Republic. Before the hearing, Salami had said that the legal team was expecting extradition charges from the Nigerian government against the activist. However, he said Sunday Igboho was confronted with fresh charges when he appeared on Monday. The law professor said Igboho was further remanded to allow police to conduct a thorough investigation into the charges, which included illegal migration, dubious connivance with immigration officers and an attempt to cause civil unrest. Salami had expected that Igboho would be freed on Monday because the Federal Government had yet to file formal extradition charges against Igboho. He explain

He said, “We are pleased to inform all Yoruba people and well-wishers that the security operatives in Benin Republic have removed leg chain and handcuffs from Chief Ighoho since Saturday evening. “Chief Ighoho’s wife has now been granted access to meet her husband three times daily. “Medical personnel provided by our legal team have examined Chief Sunday Adeyemo. “We reiterate that Chief Ighoho is not under any immigration-related probe in Benin Republic. “Chief Sunday Adeyemo will appear in court this morning in Benin Republic to face the likely extradition charges to be brought against him by the Nigerian Government. "We urge supporters from Nigeria not to bother coming to the court premises in Benin. Kindly stay in Nigeria and support with prayers and whatever you can do within the ambit of the law. We are confident that Chief Igboho shall be set free.” Igboho was arrested last Monday in Benin Republic while trying to go to Europe from there.

Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has been arrested by security operatives at the federal high court in Abuja. Sowore, who was at the court premises, said he had come to attend the hearing of the five youths that were arrested for wearing #BuhariMustGo branded shirts at Dunamis Church. TheCable learnt the activist, alongside his aide who was doing a live-stream of events in front of the court, was arrested by police officers. ”I have just been arrested by the Nigerian police at the federal high court. Subjected to beatings by police officers and taken to the Federal Secretariat police station,” a message sent to TheCable by the activist said. But he was later released by the police. The federal high court is where Nnamdi Kanu’s trial is expected to continue on Monday. There is a presence of heavy security at the court.

Tesla Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, has said he personally owns bitcoin, ethereum, and dogecoin. He said that he would like to see bitcoin succeed. He said this during a bitcoin event, ‘B Word’, which also featured Square and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and Ark Invest CEO, Cathie Wood. The digital currency whose fortune had dwindled recently rose above $32,000 on Thursday. Musk said that he personally owned bitcoin, ethereum, and dogecoin. He also revealed that his companies, Spacex and Tesla also own bitcoins. He added that bitcoin’s energy usage was shifting a lot more toward renewables, and his company, Tesla, would likely resume accepting the cryptocurrency soon. He said, “In general, I am a supporter of bitcoin. The bitcoin I own is worth a lot more than ethereum or doge. If the price of bitcoin goes down, I lose money. I might pump but I don’t dump. I would like to see bitcoin succeed.” Musk affirmed that the suspension of bitcoin as a payment option for Tesla’s cars was tempo

Cour D’Appel De Cotonou, Benin Republic has ordered the release of Ropo, the wife of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The court ordered her release after a hearing on Thursday. However, Igboho was returned to the custody of Brigade Criminelle in Cotonou, Benin Republic. This is as the court adjourned the case involving the Yoruba rights activist till Friday, July 23, 2021. Igboho and his wife, Ropo, were arrested at the Cardinal Bernardin International Airport, Cotonou while trying to catch a flight to Germany. The PUNCHwas told that Ropo was released after the court found out that she had not committed any offence. “Yes, she has been released,” the National Chairman of Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof Wale Adeniran, said while confirming her release toThe PUNCH. After the hearing, the government lawyer didn’t address journalists. Ìgbòho’s lawyer, Yomi Aliyu (SAN), explained that “this is not the best time to say anything on the case”. He expressed optimis

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky, real name, Idris Okunneye, has declared undying love for Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun also known as ‘Wizkid’. Bobrisky in a post on his Instagram account on Thursday showered praises on the singer, saying he has always been a fan since he was 16 years. The crossdresser said Wizkid was the best artist in the whole of Africa and no one could compete for that position with him. He claimed Wizkid is the only artist he adores and would definitely cry the day the singer acknowledges him. “Wizkid is the only dude I’m tripping for. I love Wizkid so much and I don’t know why. “The day I will talk to him, I will definitely cry because I won’t be able to hold my tears. “I have been his fan since I was 16 years. I have had opportunities to say hi to him at the club but I was shy.

President Buhari has extended his heartfelt felicitation to Nigerians on the occasion of Eid El-Adha that is being celebrated across the world. In his message marking the auspicious Muslim occasion, the President restated the determination of his administration to create a just, harmonious and prosperous country in which the safety of life and property is assured. According to a statement released by his media aide, Garba Shehu, President Buhari while reflecting on current challenges facing the country, stated that "COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the economies of all countries, including Nigeria, in addition to the fact that floods have caused large scale destruction to agricultural farmlands, thereby impacting negatively on our efforts to boost local production in line with our policy to drastically reduce food importation." This, he explains, has led to food inflation which the government is working hard to address. According to President Buhari "No govern

Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, The PUNCHhas learnt. He was arrested at the Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport on Monday night, a top source familiar with the matter told our correspondent. Igboho was arrested by the security forces in Benin Republic about three weeks after the Department of State Services declared him wanted for allegedly stockpiling arms, an allegation he has since denied. The source toldThe PUNCHthat Igboho would be repatriated to Nigeria on Tuesday (today) from Benin Republic, one of Nigeria’s neighbouring countries in the West African sub region. “He was arrested in Cotonou while he tried to travel out on Monday night. His destination was Germany. The security forces in Benin Republic should repatriate him to Nigeria on Tuesday,” the source said. The Nigerian secret police had raided Igboho’s Ibadan residence in the Soka area on July 1, 2021, arrested about 12 of his aides and killed two of t

Portugal, winners of the 2016 European Championships, were knocked out of this summer’s tournament in the last 16 by Belgium. But despite only playing one knockout round fixture, Ronaldo still managed to win the Euro 2020 Golden Boot award. The Juventus star netted five goals in Portugal’s three group matches (two against Hungary, one against Germany, and two against France). Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick was the only other player to score five goals at Euro 2020, but  Ronaldo  won the Golden Boot award because he also provided one assist.

One person was shot dead when robbers attacked a bank at Ilara-mokin, Ifedore local government area. Details shortly… UPDATED: Journalist, policeman killed as robbers attack Ondo bank Sketchy details have begun to emerge in the daylight robbery of a bank at Ilara Mokin, Ifedore local government in Ondo State. The robbers killed a journalist and policeman during the incident. The journalist, Olubunmi Afuye, was recently employed as spokesman of Elizade University. He was going to work when he ran into the robbery operation and was shot dead, The Nation gathered. Ondo police spokesman, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, who confirmed the incident, said he would soon release further details of the incident.

According to POLITICS NIGERIA, the petition was filed against, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, who is the Attorney General of the Federation and also Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adamu and Ibrahim Idris, past Inspector- Generals of Police, others include Ex- Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, Comptroller General of Customs, Hammed Alli; current Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya, Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba, among others. Mr. Mark P. Dilon, who is Court' s Head of Information and Evidence Unit of the Office of the Prosecutor made this known, saying that the communication has been duly entered in the Communications Register of the Office.

The lawmakers were heard chanting “five per cent” as against the three pre cent at the floor of the House. Meanwhile, in the Senate, the three per cent allocation to host communities was adopted despite protests by the senators. The number in dispute is the percentage of the total operating expenses (OPEX) oil companies are expected to contribute to a trust fund created for host communities. Two southern senators George Sekibo and Seriake Dickson raised concerns over the approval. Senator Sekibo said he is not part of the vote on the allocation clause and Senator Dickson said his privilege had been breached as his views were not accommodated. However, Senate President Ahmad Lawan replied that the Senate had taken a resolution on the matter and could not go back on its decision. The host community allocation was one of the clauses left in consideration after the National Assembly passed the PIB earlier this month. Earlier in the day, lawmakers from the South-South opposed the harmonised

A chieftain of the ruling  All Progressives Congress (APC)  has said that any Nigerian who dares to praise President Muhammadu Buhari in public risks being stoned by Nigerians who are angry about the country’s economic woes. This is not to say that Mr Buhari is responsible for the hardship in the country, he said. “If you say that President Buhari has done well in the marketplace and church, you may be stoned or criticised,” said Andrew Uchendu, a former senator who had represented Rivers East District. “But the truth is that he (Buhari) has performed well,” he added. Mr Uchendu made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, shortly after his inauguration as grand patron of the Frontier for Peace and Unity, a Non-Governmental Organisation in the state. “The gullibility of the society has made it difficult for us to reason and see the truth in the tremendous milestones this administration has made. “People forget that Nigeria’s proble