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(Nigeria) A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed December 2, 2022 , for the arraignment of the founding President of the Nigerian Shipowners Association , NISA, Chief Isaac Jolapamo, over alleged illegal possession of firearms. Jolapamo is to be arraigned before   Justice Yelim Bogoro on a 3-count charge bordering on   alleged unlawful possession of guns. Precious attempts to arraign the shipping magnate were stalled due to his absence in court. The last attempt made to arraign him court was stalled was stalled due to alleged ailment. When the matter came up on Friday, Police prosecutor, Anthony Iyeye, informed the court that matter was for arraignment and for the Defendant to take his plea. However, Jolapamo's counsel, Mr. Femi Falana , SAN , told the court that the defendant has been hospitalised, and not in court to take him plea. Fanala also presented a medical report before the court. But, the prosecutor insisted that the defendant would be brought to court,

(Nigeria) C hisco Transport Nigeria Limited has commended the  National  Drug Law Enforcement Agency , NDLEA, for arresting and detaining one of its drivers and a receiver who were said to be in possession of substances suspected to be illicit drugs. The substances were found in one of the company’s buses travelling from Lagos to Abuja on October 26, 2022. A statement by the management of the company in Lagos read in part: "We hereby state emphatically that Chisco Transport Nigeria Limited, as a law-abiding organisation, worked with the Nigeria Police to apprehend the other suspect and has handed them over to the NDLEA for thorough investigation and diligent prosecution." It further explained that Chisco Transport Nigeria Limited is proactive in the enforcement of compliance by its staff and crew members by ensuring that they sign the Customs Attestation Form which guides against carrying of any form of contraband goods before departure. The company's Declaration

(Nigeria) A geoscientist, Prof. Isaac Aigbedion has asked the Federal Government to deploy geophysical technology in addressing the worsening problem of insecurity in the country. He pointed out that the conventional security methods had driven criminal groups, such as Boko Haram terrorists to more advanced measures to avoid detention. Prof. Aigbedion made the recommendation while delivering the 96th Inaugural Lecture of the Ambrose Alli University , AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State, en titled; “Footprints of the Geoscientist: The Bedrock of Man’s Survivability in Nature’s Complex Treasure Trove . ” The professor of Exploration Geophysics recommended that geophysical technology be deployed to aid location of concealed weapons and arms caches, explosives and other devices, as well as to generate forensic evidence that would be used to bring criminals to justice. According to him, the use of the conventional methods had put increased pressure on the country’s national security, adding the

*Matthew Pwajok (Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos Tuesday ordered the arrest of the Director-General of the National Airspace Management Authority , NAMA , Mr. Matthew Pwajok for alleged disobedience to a court order. Justice Babs Kuewunmi made the order following an application by counsel to the third and eighth defendants, Mr. Olalekan Ojo , SAN, at the resumption of a N6.95billion fraud charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes , EFCC , against a former NAMA managing director, Ibrahim Abdulsalam, and 11 others. Ojo, in the application, alleged that Pwajok shunned a July 2 , subpoena issued by the court commanding him to appear and produce the documents requested by both defendants. In a short ruling, Justice Kuewunmi directed the Commissioner of Police, Lagos and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to ensure Pwajok is brought to court. The judge adjourned further proceedings till January 10 and 11, 2023. The EFCC , is prosecuting Abdulsalam and

Some of the suspects (Nigeria) Edo State police have secure the green light of the state Director of Public Prosecution , DPP , to prosecute four persons in connection with the discovery of a ritualist den with mummified corpses at a residence located on Asoro S lope, Uzebu quarters, off Ekenhua R oad, Benin C ity, Edo State, on August 17 , 2 022. Edo State Deputy Police Public Relations Officer , Iwegbu Jennifer , in a statement on Thursday, said: “ In furtherance of the c ommand’s investigation on the discovery of a ritualist den with mummified corpses at a residence located along Asoro S lope, Uzebu quarters, off Ekenhua R oad, Benin C ity, on 17/08/2022. “ You w ill recall that the c ommand arraigned four suspects at the Edo State High Court on 30/08/2022 for r emand p roceedings pending the rendering of legal advice on the case from the Director of Public Prosecution , DPP , of the State. The four suspects arraigned are; Gabriel Otum, Gideon Friday, Samuel Okon, and Chima Ok

(Nigeria) Two seperate Kaduna State High Courts,  sitting in Kaduna,  have convicted and sentenced five internet fraudsters to different terms of imprisonment.  Trial judges in the cases are Justices A.A Bello and Darius Khobo. The convicts: Vincent Solomon, Godwin Uchechukwu, Miracle Festus, Chibueze Michael Joseph and Danjuma Samuel Enoch,   were jailed on September 26,   2022,   after pleading guilty to one-count separate charge,   bordering on internet fraud, upon their arraignment by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The one count charge reads: "That you, Vincent Solomon, 'M' sometimes in July, 2022, in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this court, did attempt to commit an illegal act by using Austin Sparky Renforth of United States of America Infantry Marine, a false identity on Instagram account with the intention of defrauding unsuspecting persons and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 57 of the

*Gen Sani Abacha (Nigeria)  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project , SERAP , has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari over “the failure to publish copy and details of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with the United States for the repatriation of $23 million stolen by the late dictator Sani Abacha.” Joined in the suit as Respondent is the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami , SAN.   The United States government had in August signed an agreement with the Federal Government to repatriate $23 million Abacha loot to Nigeria. The $23 million adds to the $311.7 million Abacha loot repatriated from the U.S. to Nigeria in 2020. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1700/2022 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, SERAP is asking the court to “direct and compel President Buhari and Mr Abubakar Malami to release and widely publish copy of the agreement on the Abacha loot with the U.S.” SERAP is also

*Lagos State House of Assembly (Nigeria) The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill to protect witnesses and victims in the state. The 'bill for a law to provide for the rights and entitlements of victims and protection of witnesses and for connected purposes' was passed during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa. The bill stipulates provision of assistance and protection to victims and witnesses who have vital information that could help ensure effective prosecution of cases, but who face intimidation due to their cooperation with the prosecution or law enforcement agencies. A part of the bill further states: "Every person, including security agents shall render assistance to victims of accidents or crimes and ensure that such persons are taken to the nearest hospital for immediate care and treatment. "A public or private hospital shall provide immediate and adequate treatment to an accident victim or any

*Reno Omokri (Nigeria) A Port Harcourt based lawyer, Azubuike Ihemeje, urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to investigate former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Reno Omokri, over alleged criminal representation . Ihemeje in separate petitions sent to EFCC, ICPC in Port Harcourt, claimed that Omokiri received salaries above his employment status and thereby obtained by false pretence. Ihemeje filed the petitions following discrepancies in Omokri's appointment letter and pay slip which he (Omokiri) posted on his social media handles. It will be recalled that a Port Harcourt based social media influencer and media consultant, Oraye St.Franklyn, had claimed that Omokri was not an direct aide to President Jonathan, rather a personal staff of late Oronto Douglas, who was an aide to President Jonathan. Franklyn had challenged Omokri to publish his letter of appoin

* IGP   Usman  Alkali (Nigeria) The Inspector-General of Police, IGP ,   Usman  Alkali, has condemned the recent trend of assault on Police o fficers and men in uniform, carrying out official and lawful duties in various locations across the nation. The IGP in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer , Olumuyiwa Adejobi ,  in Abuja on Monday,  emphasized that attacks on Police Officers, who were uniformed agents of the state, was both illegal and an affront on the rule of law. The IGP warned that attacks on police officers and men in the line of duty would no longer be tolerated under whatever guise, as the Force holds the lives of its personnel sacrosanct. “ Consequently, the IGP has directed all Police Commands and Formations to ensure that individuals who engage in assault on police officers, irrespective of preceding factors, are made to face the full wrath of the law via swift prosecution in courts of competent jurisdiction. “ The Inspector-General of Police while reite

*Late Gen Sani Abacha (Nigeria) Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project , SERAP , has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami , SAN , to provide our organization with a copy of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with the United States for the repatriation of $23 million stolen by late General Sani Abacha.” The United States government had last week signed an agreement with the Federal Government to repatriate $23 million Abacha loot to Nigeria. In the letter dated August 27, 2022 , SERAP deputy director ,   Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation said: “By the combined reading of the Nigerian Constitution 1999 [as amended], the Freedom of Information Act, and the country’s international obligations, there are transparency obligations imposed on your government to widely publish the agreement on the $23 million Abacha loot.” SERAP said, “Providing us with a copy of the agr

(Nigeria) A  Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki , Ebonyi State,  has convicted and sentenced a job scammer, Emeka Anaga, to a total of 404 years imprisonment, for conspiracy and fraud. Justice Akintayo Aluko on Wednesday gave the verdict through zoom, while delivering judgment in a separate charge filed against the convict by the Abakaliki Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC. The convict was arraigned in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State division of the Federal High Court, in 2018 and 2019, where Justice Aluko was formerly sitting, on 39 and 6 counts charges marked FHC/AI/8c/2019 and FHC/AI/62c/2018, on a 39 and six count charges respectively. In the charges, the convict and one Barrister Ken, said to be at large, were accused of introducing themselves to their victim, as a staff of Etisalat telecommunications Limited now 9Mobile, and that he was capable of securing them contract to supply fuel to   in all telecommunication companies. To be precise, h

(Nigeria) Operatives of the Force Intelligence Bureau Intelligence Response Team , FIB-IRT , have arrested killers of Musa Mante, a then serving member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly from Dass LGA in August 2020 , a retired Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Garkuwa , and 17 o thers for homicide, kidnapping and gunrunning. Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said: “ Operatives of the Force Intelligence Bureau Intelligence Response Team , FIB-IRT , have successfully brought to a close case of murder which seemed unsolved with the arrest of some notorious suspects involved in criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, and kidnapping in June 2022. The arrest followed a charge on the tactical and operational squads by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP , Alkali Usman , on the need to ensure cases are investigated to a justifiable and reasonable conclusion. “ The suspects, Hashimu Galadima (aka Kan-Wu

(Nigeria) Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday, accused Senator Orji Kalu of br inging Fulani terrorists to Igbo land  during his time as Abia State Governor, following his alleged call on t he Nigerian Army to flush out IPOB and Eastern Security Network, ESN , out of Ohafia, Isiukwuato, Umunneochi and Bende Local Government Areas of the state. IPOB said it has nothing against anybody issuing order against it but was waiting for him and the Nigerian Army, to carry out the order, as it is not enough giving order. IPOB in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said: "The attention of the global family and movement of IPOB, under the leadership and command of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wish to let the public know that IPOB leadership and members have been acquainted with the threat from the former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, where he has given order to the compromised Nigeria s ecurity agencies to wipe out IPOB-ESN staying in the bushes and f

*Federal High Court, Lagos  (Nigeria) A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday has ordered the remand of one Philip Elue, an alleged importer of 1 X 40ft container, laden with 86 packs of Cannabis Sativa, popularly called Indian Hemp. Justice Akintayo Aluko ordered Philip's remand in the custody of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Tin Can Island Port, Apapa, Lagos State, till August 31, 2022, when investigation would have been concluded on the alleged crime. Justice Aluko made the remand order, after listening to the submission made by Mrs. Kehinde Bode-Ayeni. In urging the court for the order, Mrs. Bode-Ayeni told the court that the application was pursuant to Section 294 and 295 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015; Section 8 and 181 Of the Customs and Excise Management Act, Cap. C46 L.F.N. 2004; Sections 6 (6), 35 (1)(c), (5) and (7)(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Order 46 Rule 4(d) of the Federal H

(Nigeria) The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the implementation of the Police Specialized Services Automation Project, POSSAP, which is one of the numerous strides of the government towards Police Reforms. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Headquarters, Force Public Relations Officer in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said: “POSSAP, an initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, is designed to automate the processing and management of the specialized services of the Force such as specialized Escort and Guard services, Police Extract, Police Character Certificate, Supernumerary Police Permit, Fingerprint Information, Police Investigation Report, etc. “With the implementation of this project, individuals and corporate entities who require specialized services rendered by the Police are guaranteed access to these requests via an automated, seamless, transparent and efficient process. POSSAP was approved by the Federal Executive Council following a memo presented by the Hon. Minister of Pol

(Nigeria) Justice Akintoye Aluko of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned ruling on the bail application of two suspected fraudsters and a company, who were alleged to have duped unsuspecting publics of billions of naira through a fake Ponzi scheme. The two defendants, Adewale Jayeoba and Emmanuel Jayeobam who are son and father  with their company,  Wales Kingdom Capital Limited were arraigned last week before Justice Nicholas Oweibo on a two count charge of operating a banking business without a valid banking license . Consequent upon their arraignment, Justice Oweibo defers hearing of their bail application till today. At the resumption of trial,  counsel to the defendants, Mr Olaniyi George told Justice Aluko, who has now assumed jurisdiction over the matter as a vacation judge that he has a bail application and pleaded with the court to be allowed to move same. However, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo, the prosecution counsel from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commi

(Nigeria) Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to end the inefficiency and endemic corruption in Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC Limited, formally NNPC, if Nigeria will ever meet its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, production quota in the near future. The CNPP in a statement by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, said that to continue to see the monetary policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, as responsible for continuing crash of the naira against the dollar amounts to taking the blame game of appointees in the Buhari administration too far, insisting that “the CBN cannot be blamed when the country is not meeting its OPEC production quota as an economy that mainly depends on crude oil revenues. The CNPP was reacting to media reports credited to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, who confirmed that Nigeria was not meeting its OPEC production quota due to oil the

*Governor Ifeanyi Okowa (Nigeria) Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, to stop the alleged secret killings going on in his state by security agents, who claimed to be killing IPOB members and Eastern Security Network, ESN operative. IPOB in statement its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful on Wednesday, said: "The attention of the global movement and noble family of IPOB, under the command and leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wish to draw the attention of Govermor Okowa of Delta State, over the killing of innocent citizens in Delta State by Nigeria compromised security agents in the state, claiming that they have killed IPOB and ESN operatives. “IPOB members are peaceful and not terrorist to be hunted and killed. We boldly want everyone including Nigeria terrorist sponsoring government to understand that being an IPOB member is not a crime. Recently, United Nations Working Group in their public opinion defined IPOB'