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Court Frowns At Cyber Bullying Of Engr. Akpotowho

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1 year ago

February 23, 2024

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A Benin High Court presided over by Justice Igho Patricia Braimoh has adjourned for hearing the case of enforcement of fundamental human rights instituted by Engr chukwudi Akpotowho to April 30th, 2024.

Engr Akpotowho is named as a Defendant in the case of aiding the suicide of Lilian Omokhuale the daughter of Francis Omoruyi Oloton, a business mogul and chief executive officer of Uyi Technical company limited.

Engr Akpotowho in suit no B/529M/2023, which was filed on the 23rd November 2023, through Eghosa Aganmwonyi Esq, the leading counsel to the Applicant, said the case which was meant for mention requested for accelerated hearing and the protection of the applicant.

Bar Aganmwonyi further requested for the protection of the court for the Applicant whom he said is being harassed and subjected to unwarranted arrest by the Respondents coupled with cyber bullying and trial.

Justice Briamoh called for restraint on the side of the 1st to 5th respondents in their investigation, as well as the media so as not to jeopardize the case before the court.

The Inspector General of Police,
Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Commissioner of Police, Edo State, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Department Of State Security, Edo Command and
Elder Francis Omoruyi Oloton are Respondents in the suit.

Recall that 40years old Lilian Omokhuale on 7th October 2022 allegedly committed sucide in Government Resevation Area, GRA, Benin City, prompting the police to commence investigation.

According to police investigation the deceased, Lilian Omokhuale statement of account from four different banks revealed that she spent about One Hundred and Eight Million, Eight Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty Naira ( ₦ 108,872,550.00) on online beting

The deceased Lilian Omokhuale took her own life by the ingestion of obnoxious substance known as snipper into her body.

She was involved in money transactions with her creditors namely; Jessica Iguodala Oghomwem, Engr. Chukwudi Apotowho, Akpes Omorodion, Vincent Uhunmwangho, Joy Noren and Blessing Jatto.

The case was mentioned Tuesday at the Benin High Court, Edo state, based on a Motion on Notice brought pursuant to Order 45 Rule 4 of the Edo state High Court (Civil procedures) Rule 2018 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the honourable court, hearing continues on April 30.

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FG Closes Case In Alleged Terrorism Trial Against Nnamdi Kanu

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2 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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The Federal Government, on Thursday, closed its case in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in the allegations bordering on terrorism and treason.

The FG’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, announced this after the 5th prosecution witness (PW-5), identified as EEE for security reasons, was led in evidence and cross-examined by Kanu’s lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Awomolo told the court that after calling five witnesses in the trial, the prosecution was satisfied that from the avalanche of evidence tendered, including the broadcast of activities of the leader of the IPOB, the government had sufficiently satisfied the need to close its case.

“I therefore close the case,” the senior lawyer said.

After the announcement, the lead defence counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi, informed the court that they would be opting for a no-case submission, which would be filed in due course.
(NAN)

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NAF Air Strikes Destroy IED Factory, Terrorists’ Gun Trucks In Borno

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2 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Thursday that its fighter aircraft operating under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has destroyed an IED factory and terrorist gun trucks and eliminated dozens of fighters in Kwaltiri, within the Tumbuktu Triangle, Borno State.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations, said, “The 18 June 2025 airstrike followed intelligence reports of terrorist activity in the area.

“Surveillance confirmed the presence of an IED-making site and vehicles, which were struck in precision passes by NAF aircraft.

“The operation is a major blow to terrorists’ fighting capabilities, as the successful strikes not only disrupted their command and control as well as logistics chains but also sent shockwaves through their ranks, significantly degrading their morale and operational momentum.

“It reinforces NAF’s resolve to degrade terrorist capabilities and enhance security in the North East.”

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Two Women Docked For Allegedly Fighting In Public

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3 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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Two women, Mariam Olajimoke, 52 and Esther Oladipupo, 54, were on Thursday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly fighting in public.

The duo, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with affray and conduct likely to cause the breach of peace, to which they pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecutor, Insp Kemi Oladapo, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Sept. 30, 2024 in Ibadan.

Oladapo said the defendants engaged in fighting in a public place and constituted nuisances as a result.

According to her, the defendants conducted themselves in a manner likely to cause the breach of peace by engaging in such an act.

She said the defendants committed offences contrary to Sections 83 and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mrs Oluwabusayo Osho, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N100,000 and two sureties each in like sum.

She adjourned the case until Aug. 7 for hearing.