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Mar

20

2024

Stakeholders Advocate for Voting Rights for Prison Inmates in Electoral Act Review

NewsPolitics

During a roundtable on custodial center reform, stakeholders in the justice sector urged the National Assembly to include voting rights for inmates in the proposed review of the Electoral Act. Jude Isiguzo, executive director of CAPIO, emphasized that there is no legal barrier to granting inmates voting rights, citing a court ruling from 2014. He pointed out that even awaiting trial inmates have the right to vote. Isiguzo highlighted examples from other African countries like South Africa, Zambia, and Kenya where inmates participate in national elections, urging Nigeria to follow suit. He called on INEC to lead the revalidation of…

Mar

20

2024

By David Okoye

Access Bank and KCB Group Acquire National Bank of Kenya in Strategic Move

News

Access Bank PLC and KCB Group PLC have formally agreed to acquire 100% shareholding in National Bank of Kenya Limited from KCB, marking a significant development in the banking sector. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals from entities such as the Central Bank of Kenya, Central Bank of Nigeria, and COMESA Competition Commission, signals a strategic move aimed at maximizing shareholder value and strengthening market competitiveness. KCB Group CEO Paul Russo emphasized the opportunity to enhance shareholder value while capitalizing on new prospects, following four years of strategic investments in NBK as a subsidiary. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/Chief Executive of…

Mar

20

2024

By David Okoye

Nigerian Army Attributes Kuje Prison Break to Lack of CCTV Cameras and Low Fence

NewsSecurity

During an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Joint Committees, Major Peter Ogbuinya from the Directorate of Nigerian Army Legal Services attributed the July 5, 2022, Kuje prison break to the absence of CCTV cameras and a low fence at the facility. Ogbuinya highlighted the Nigerian Army's supplementary role in prison security and revealed ongoing efforts to assess potential internal lapses within the military hierarchy. Prior to the incident, the army had communicated security concerns to the correctional service through various correspondences. Ayoola Daniel, representing the attorney general of the federation, reiterated the justice ministry's support for decongesting correctional…

Mar

20

2024

By David Okoye

Massive Police Operation Nets 590 Suspects in Lagos Black Spots

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Lifestyle, Metro, Police

In a concerted effort to tackle criminal activities in Lagos State, law enforcement authorities conducted a series of raids resulting in the apprehension of 590 suspects from February 13 to March 13. These operations, orchestrated by area commands, divisions, and tactical teams including the Rapid Response Squad, were initiated following directives from the state commissioner of police, Adegoke Fayoade, in response to resident complaints. Prior to this latest crackdown, the police had already arrested 540 individuals during a similar operation spanning from December 2023 to February 13, 2024. The suspects were apprehended at various black spots across the state, targeting…

Mar

20

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

ABN TV Director Encourages Online Publishers To Keep From Gossip, Envy.

Abia State, Metro, News2024, Ifeanyi Okali, OMPAN

The Director ABN TV and the National Editor in chief Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Mr Ifeanyi Okali, has enjoined all members of the association in Abia State to shun envy, gossip as well as other activities that would negatively affect the image and progress of the association. He stated this in Umuahia at an election for new executive officials to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years in the state. Okali also advised members to imbibe the habit of attending General meetings as well as support the new administration for the growth of…