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We’ll keep Baba Ijesha until Court Workers resumes from strike , police tell protesters

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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, says Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha will remain in the police custody.

He said the continuous detention of Baba Ijesha, is based on legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions in the state Ministry of Justice.

He also said the actor would not be released until the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria called off its nationwide strike and the courts resumed so that he could be arraigned.

Odumosu stated these in reaction to Wednesday’s protest by Omiyinka’s colleague, Yomi Fabiyi, and others, who demonstrated at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, to demand his release on bail.

He said based on the legal advice, a prima facie case had been established against Omiyinka, adding that the thespian’s continued detention was based on the DPP’s advice.

Odumosu said, “When they got the SCIID today (Wednesday), they were advised by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the SCIID, and he told them that we have done our work and sought legal advice from the Ministry of Justice and the advice was that we should still keep him in our custody.

“When we concluded our investigation, we forwarded our report to the ministry for legal advice. The ministry advised us through the Office of the Public Defender. The legal advice was that there was a prima facie case established against him and some sections of the law were quoted in the advice. So, the advice was that he should still remain in our custody and to be charged for that.

Odumosu said the ministry might review its position concerning Omiyinka’s detention if the JUSUN strike continues indefinitely, adding that a new arrangement had been made in the state for courts to sit three times a week.

The CP said, “Regarding the JUSUN strike, they agreed to be working for three days and striking for two days. They will go on strike on Monday and Tuesday, while the courts will sit on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill Doesn’t Discriminate Against The North -Shehu Sani

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“The Tax reform Bill is not inimical to the North or any part of this country. Its in fact economically beneficial and fair to all parts. People should keep aside sentiments and read the Bill carefully. Its a comprehensive and bold move to harmonise and simplify tax administration and streamline it’s operations and enforcement.

“The Bill will actually generate and safeguard more revenue to the states. It will also combat the corruption in the so called tax waivers granted to business cabals. There is nowhere in the document where any region will be shortchanged or taxes will be increased or jobs will be lost.

“Northern Governors should rescind their decision to reject the Bill, take time to read it and make inputs where necessary. NASS must treat this important Bill with all seriousness. Just read the content of the Bill.” -Senator Shehu Sani

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BREAKING: Appeal Court acquits former CJN Onnoghen

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has discharged and acquitted a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Walter Onnoghen, of the charge that led to his removal from office in 2019.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari had on January 25, 2019, about 29 days before the presidential elections, suspended Onnoghen from office as the CJN and swore in the next most senior jurist of the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko Muhammad as his replacement.

However, President Bola Tinubu, through the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, persuaded the appellate court to halt further hearing of three separate appeals the former CJN filed to challenge his removal, conviction, and seizure of his assets.

In line with the terms of the settlement dated October 24, the appellate court ordered FG to, forthwith, unfreeze Onnoghen’s account with Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited.

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Police Confirm Soldier Death In Clash With Officer In Agyaragu Market

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The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of a military personnel in a fight with a special constabulary at Agyaragu market in Lafia Local Government Area of the State on Sunday.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer who confirmed the death of the military personnel serving in Borno said the deceased had stabbed a police officer with a knife following a misunderstanding.

“Today an information was received that a soldier serving in Borno State but came home on pass and a special constabulary had a fight at Agyaragu Market where the soldier stabbed the police special constabulary with a knife and a special constable collected the knife and stabbed the soldier.

They were both rushed to the hospital where the soldier died while receiving treatment,” Nansel, narrated.

Following the incident, Nansel stated that some relatives of the deceased soldier mobilized themselves to the police station for attack.

“They were repealed by policemen on duty. As it is, two people have been confirmed death while two others are currently receiving treatment in the hospital,” he added.

Nansel however noted that normalcy has been restored to the community following the visit of the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Shehu Umar Nadada, to the scene of the incident.

The Police spokesman further confirmed that manhunt has been launched for the yet-to-be identified persons who attacked the community’s police stations.

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