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E DON HAPPEN: 43-year-old School Staff Arrested For Impregnating Primary Four Pupil

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Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, have arrested a 43-year-old non-teaching employee of a public primary school in Ilorin for allegedly impregnating a pupil In primary four. The suspect, identified as Amuda Olubukola, was taken into custody after a complaint was lodged with the command’s Gender Unit, prompting an investigation into the allegations. Confirming the arrest on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Micheal Ayoola, said the case came to light after the victim’s family reported the matter to the authorities. He said preliminary findings indicated that the suspect allegedly exploited the minor over a period before the incident was eventually uncovered. According to Ayoola, investigators have obtained statements from those involved, while further inquiries are ongoing to establish all the circumstances surrounding the case. He added that the suspect made certain admissions during questioning, although investigations have y...
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IGP Disu: Attacks On Schools Will End Soon

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Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians, especially parents, that the trend of attacks on schools would soon be a thing of the past, as the police have put in place measures to counter such incidents. Disu said in Minna, Niger State, that part of the measures was “the activation of mechanisms aimed at protecting educational institutions and ensuring children continue their studies without intimidation”. Addressing officers and men of Niger State Police Command, through Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Central Zone, Alhaji IshyakuMohammed, Disu assured parents and guardians that the police high command “is on top of the menace of attacks on schools” leading to kidnap of children by bandits. He disclosed, “We have a School Protection Unit headed by a Chief Superintendent of Police, and we are providing all the necessary support. “We have also outlined protocols for school owners to follow so that we can mitigate this madness of attacks on sc...
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Appeal Court Fixes July 7 To Hear ADC, Accord Challenge Against Deregistration

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The Court of Appeal, Abuja division will July 7, hear the appeals filed by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord and three other political parties against their deregistration. A three-member panel of the appellate court fixed the date on Thursday, shortly after it ordered parties in the various suits to file and exchange their processes of arguments. At yesterday’s proceedings, Musibau Adetunbi, SAN, who stood for the Accord party informed the three-member panel that the record of appeal and final judgement of the Federal High Court were just obtained on Monday and transmitted to the Court of Appeal as required by law.  The senior lawyer subsequently applied for a short adjournment to enable him and others in the matter file their briefs of argument and exchange same for the matter to be heard. Since the application for adjournment was not opposed by parties in the suits the Presiding Justice, Abubakar Mohammed, subsequently adjourned to July 7, for hearing in ...
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EXPLAINER: What the Constitution Says About FCT Under Proposed State Police Bill Will Surprise You

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EXPLAINER: What the Constitution Says About FCT Under Proposed State Police Bill Will Surprise You Fresh clarification has emerged on the proposed State Police Bill, with constitutional provisions indicating that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will not operate a separate state police structure. Under Section 299 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the provisions of the Constitution apply to the FCT "as if it were one of the States of the Federation," but the territory remains under the direct administration of the Federal Government through the President and the Minister of the FCT. Consequently, the FCT falls under the jurisdiction of the Nigeria Police Force (Federal Police) rather than a state-controlled police service. The clarification further states that, if the State Police Bill is eventually signed into law, the Minister of the FCT will only have the authority to provide logistical support for polici...
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Kwara Scandal: King of Alabe, His Queen Caught With ₦120m Loot — Linked to Banditry; King of Babanla, Queens Also Arrested

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Kwara Scandal: King of Alabe, His Queen Caught With ₦120m Loot — Linked to Banditry; King of Babanla, Queens Also Arrested The shocking truth has finally come out in Kwara State. The King of Alabe and his Queen were arrested after security operatives stormed their palace. During the search, over ₦90 million in cash was discovered in the king’s residence, while investigators also traced over ₦30 million hidden in his wife’s account. All the money has been linked directly to the kidnappings and banditry terrorizing the region. The royal couple was immediately taken into custody for further investigation. Not only that another monarch, the King of Babanla, alongside his queens, was also arrested for allegedly having a hand in the same criminal activities. For years, fingers have been pointed at Fulani herders for every crime, but this shocking revelation has now exposed how some so-called “community leaders” are the real faces behind the banditry bleeding the land 
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Ogun Govt Says Rape Allegation Was Fabricated, Updates Gang Rape Investigation

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The alleged rape of Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem, also known as Mirabel, and the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl in Ifo Local Government Area are two prominent cases of gender-based violence on which the Ogun State Ministry of Justice has released new information. Oluwasina Ogungbade (SAN), the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, said in a statement released on Wednesday that investigations by pertinent authorities proved Mirabel's rape allegation was untrue and purposefully made up. The statement claimed that the investigation's conclusions, including Mirabel's alleged admissions, demonstrated that there was no rape incident as previously reported. According to the statement, "the rape allegation was false and deliberately fabricated, as established by the investigations by relevant authorities as well as Mirabel's own admissions." The ministry clarified that since no crime had been committed, there was no suspect to detain or prosecute, an...
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Wike Blasts Super Eagles Over World Cup Failure as Anger Grows Nationwide

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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticized the Super Eagles for Nigeria's inability to make it to the FIFA World Cup in 2026. He claims that many Nigerians are still extremely dissatisfied by the nation's exclusion from the biggest football tournament. Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo was one of the dignitaries present at the Kuje-Gwagwalada Dual Carriageway Phase I opening in Abuja on Wednesday when Mr. Wike gave his remarks. The minister used the occasion to tell the national squad that Nigerians were entitled to better. Indeed, we have congratulated Joseph Yobo, one of our stars. However, Mr. Wike stated, "Let me use this channel through you to let the Super Eagles know we're not happy." "I say I won't clap if no one tells you that because some people are applauding you when they say Super Eagles." I won't applaud because I watch the World Cup, see nations that I didn't know before t...
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