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Abuja Lawyer Accuses Malami Of Plotting To Unlawfully Extradite Nigerian Citizen

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3 years ago

August 18, 2022

An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr Kayode Ajulo has accused the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Malam Abubakar Malami, SAN, of plotting to extradite a Nigerian citizen, Adesina Lasisi to the United States of America, while the extradition request is pending at the Court of Appeal, Abuja.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had on May 26, granted request by the AGF for the extradition of Lasisi to the USA to face corruption allegations.

The court while delivering judgment in the Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/126/2022, committed Lasisi to the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for extradition to America as a fugitive.

It further ordered him to await the order of the Attorney General for his surrender to the United States of America.

The defendant, according to Ajulo, appealed the judgment of the trial court and applied for stay of execution of the decision of the lower court.

In a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Ajulo, however, accused the AGF of unprofessional and unethical conduct by allegedly colluding with the US authorities to extradite the Nigerian citizen when the Court of Appeal has taken over the matter.

“It has come to my attention that the Attorney General of the Federation in collusion with the United States Government has continued with the extradition process of a Nigerian Citizen to the United States notwithstanding his pending appeal at the Court of Appeal, Abuja”, Ajulo stated.

He claimed that both the Notice of Appeal and the Application for Stay of Execution were duly served on the AGF, adding that Record of Appeal has been compiled and transmitted and the Appeal was entered on July 1, 2022 with Appeal No. CA/ABJ/CV/711/2022.

He said, “As lead counsel to the Appellant, I therefore, find it highly unprofessional, unethical and in fact, unlawful that the Attorney General, the Chief Law Officer, would take steps towards the execution of the said judgment of the trial Court, which is already a subject of an appeal.

“The law is elementary beyond citing of authorities that parties to a suit are not permitted to take any steps capable of foisting a state of helplessness on either party or the court during the pendency of an action in court and even after.

“When a suit is pending before a court, neither party is permitted to dispose of the subject matter of the suit in order not to overreach the other party. This is in accord with common sense and fair play.

“The action of the Attorney General is, therefore, akin to self-help and taking the law into one’s hand in a matter over which the Court of Appeal is already seized.

“This has been condemned in several decisions by Supreme Court.

“It has no place in a civilized society and the Apex Court has held on plethora of cases that it would not lend its judicial credence to such reprehensible act.’

He, however, urged the AGF to use the instrumentality of his office to ensure that the hallowed temple of justice is not desecrated by ensuring that the appellant is allowed to exercise his constitutionally guaranteed right of appeal, and the pending appeal at the Court of Appeal is allowed to run its course before setting in motion the machinery for execution of the judgment of the trial court, should the need arise.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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5 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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5 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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5 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.