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Oct

09

2022

SERAP condemns police attack on Peter Obi’s supporters in Ebonyi, cautions Buhari, govs

Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Mohammadu Buhari, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, SERAP

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the police attack on Peter Obi’s followers in Ebonyi. Supporters of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate were tear-gassed by police officers during a peaceful rally in September. The assault followed an alleged directive by Governor Dave Umahi's administration; the state government denied issuing such an order. In a statement on Sunday, SERAP told President Muhammadu Buhari and governors to allow freedom of expression, assembly, and equal participation during campaigns. The organization advised Buhari to publicly instruct the police to protect the right of every Nigerian to take part in the political process.…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Aregbesola wants 30% of Nigerian prisoners released

Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsAregbesola, Crime, Metro, NCS, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola says he will meet with state governors to agree on the mass release of at least 30 percent of inmates from detention centers across the country. Mr. Aregbesola made this known when he appeared at the Nigerian News Agency (NAN) Forum in Abuja. The minister said the interface was necessary as more than 90 percent of inmates were being held for breaking the laws of various states. Mr. Aregbesola also said that more than 70 percent of the 75,635 inmates currently awaiting trial. The minister said that federal criminals in the system were much less than…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Comedian, Basketmouth questions EFCC boss over corrupt politicians who walk freely

Economy, Entertainment, MetroBasketmouth, DSS/EFCC, Entertainment, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria

Famous Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known by his stage name as Basketmouth, has questioned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa over the low chance of conviction for politically exposed persons in the country. This is following the two recent protests by the youths in Warri area of Delta State and that of Ibadan over unwarranted arrest and extortion by the anti-graft agency without any links to cybercrime. Responding to the actions, Bawa noted that the exercise will not stop the agency from arresting anyone causing or promoting fraud in the country.…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

‘She committed suicide with her money’ – Nigerians react as lady dies during plastic surgery

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, RIP

Nigerians have taken to social media to condemn the cause of the death of a Nigerian businesswoman identify as Amelia Pounds, who reportedly died while undergoing body enhancement surgery. Amelia passed away on Friday in New Delhi in India following complications during liposuction surgery. An unidentified doctor in a trending video on social media was heard apologizing to her after her demise. Below are some reactions from Nigerians: @CaptHybrid; “Na wa oooo, in your next life, contentment should be your watchword.” @Helenlu80508776: “Even God would be disappointed it’s better to give ur kidney or important organs to the needy and…

Oct

09

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

PCN seals 19,059 illegal pharmaceutical premises in four years

Business, Health, Lifestyle, MetroHealth, Metro, Nigeria

A total of 19,059 illegal pharmaceutical premises have been shut down in the last four years across the country by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Pharm Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, the Registrar PCN, on Saturday disclosed this during the presentation of the gazetted PCN (Establishment) Act 2022. He explained that “From 2018 to the 8th of October 2022, a total of 27, 262 facilities were visited for enforcement activities. Out of this number, we have closed down a total of 19, 059 of them.” The registrar pointed out that 16, 502 were sealed as patent medicine shops, saying that 1,780…