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BREAKING; Supreme Court delivers judgment in suit seeking to renove Tinubu from office

On Monday, the Supreme Court in Abuja slammed a N5 million fine on Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former presidential candidate, for filing a frivolous and malicious lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Owuru, who ran in the 2019 presidential race under the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) against former President Muhammadu Buhari, was ordered to pay the fine to Tinubu.

This ruling came after the court dismissed Owuru’s latest legal attempt to remove Tinubu from office.

Justice Uwani Musa Aba-Aji issued the verdict, emphasizing that Owuru’s legal actions were a waste of judicial resources.

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In addition to the fine, the court directed that no further frivolous lawsuits from Owuru would be entertained by the court’s registry.

At the hearing, Owuru, who claimed to be a lawyer with over 40 years of experience, attempted to represent himself in court while dressed in his legal attire, including a wig and gown.

The court promptly instructed him to remove them, stating that his actions were inappropriate for someone of his professional standing.

Despite his efforts to present his case, Owuru failed to provide convincing arguments, leading the court to dismiss his suit.

Justice Aba-Aji criticized Owuru’s behavior, which she deemed unbecoming of an experienced legal professional.

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This is not the first time Owuru has been penalized for his persistent legal challenges.

The Court of Appeal had previously imposed a N40 million fine on him, which was to be paid to Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and others, for initiating a groundless suit.

Owuru’s new petition, registered as SC/CV/667/2023, sought to remove Tinubu based on allegations that the president was unqualified and had illegally seized office.

The lawsuit named former President Buhari, the Attorney General, INEC, and Tinubu as defendants.

Owuru, a British-trained lawyer, maintained that he was the rightful winner of the 2019 election, which he claimed was stolen from him by Buhari’s eight-year presidency.

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He argued that his previous case against Buhari, aimed at removing him from office, was dismissed due to a clerical error related to the hearing dates. Additionally, Owuru accused Tinubu of being ineligible to serve due to a $460,000 forfeiture linked to an alleged drug trafficking offense in the United States.

He also alleged that Tinubu had ties to the CIA, which he argued disqualified him from leading Nigeria.

Owuru went as far as requesting the Supreme Court to invoke Section 157 of the 1999 Constitution to remove Tinubu, asserting that the president was under foreign influence.

He also sought the court to declare him the rightful president and order his immediate inauguration to reclaim his supposed stolen mandate. However, the court found these claims baseless and dismissed his suit, reaffirming its previous stance on the matter.

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Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing woman’s death

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Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing Woman’s death

An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 55-year-old fake doctor, Moyosore Johnson, in a correctional centre for allegedly causing the death of a woman.

Johnson, whose address was not provided, was arraigned on a four-count charge bothering on conspiracy and accelerating cause of death.

Magistrate Kausarat Ayofe did not take the plea of the defendant for lack of jurisdiction.

She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice.

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Ayofe adjourned the case until March 27, for mention.

Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Segun Adegboye, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 5, 2024, at about 10.00 a.m, at Apata Igbala Hospital Iseyin, Oyo State.

Adegboye alleged that the defendant unlawfully accelerated the cause of the death of one Badirat Adebayo, 26, by carrying out surgery on her.

He alleged that the defendant removed Adebayo’s womb, which led to her death.

According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene Sections 516 and 319 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.(NAN)

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Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists

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Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists

The North-West Youths for Peace and Development (NWYPD), a non-governmental organisation, has called for the suppprt of the people in the region for the military in its renewed onslaught against Bello Turji and other terrorists in the region.

The Coordinator of the group, Salihu Bello, made the call while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.

Bello also urged the people to show appreciation to the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its relentless efforts to tackle the activities of Bello and other bandits.

‘The military needs our to restore peace and order in the North West.

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“While our region is seeking ways to advance economically, here we are dealing with forces of retrogression, people who don’t want our region to make progress.

“Unfortunately they are our people. How did we get here? Who are the people directly or indirectly supporting them?

“The North-West Youths for Peace and Development commend the Gen. Christopher Musa led Armed Forces of Nigeria for what is been done to restore peace in our region.

“We once more appeal to our people to support the military,” he said. (NAN)

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Police operatives arrest 5 suspects for alleged murder of 7-year-old boy, Vigilante Commander

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Police operatives arrest 5 suspects for alleged murder of 7-year-old boy, Vigilante Commander

The Police Command in Edo says it has arrested five suspects in connection with two different killings in the state.

This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Benin, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in charge of the command, CSP Moses Yamu.

Yamu said that the killings include an alleged gruesome murder of a 7-year-old boy, and the assassination of a local vigilante commander.

He said that one Mr John Okojabhole, a resident of Jehovah Witness Road, off Elebesunu Street in Irrua, reported the murder of his son, Evans Okojabhole, on Feb. 22.

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According to him, the boy, who had been declared missing 24 hours earlier, was later found dead with his stomach ripped open, his ankles severed, and some fingers cut off.

”His mutilated body was dumped in a bush near their home.

”Following preliminary investigations, two suspects were arrested in connection with the crime.

“The police transferred the suspects to the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) in Benin for further investigation.”

The PPRO said that in another incident, the command was investigating the killing of one Victor Ogedengbe, 50, the Vigilante Commander of Erah Camp in Owan East Local Government Area of the state.

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”Ogedengbe was reportedly attacked and killed in his farm on Feb. 25 by suspected herdsmen.

”The Chairman of Owan East LGA reported the incident at Afuze Police Division, prompting a swift investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects.

”The suspects are all residents of Erah community, and they have also been transferred to the SCID for further interrogation,” he said.

Yamu, disclosed that the police had also increased security in Uzanu and Okpekpe communities following the recent killing of two farmers by suspected herdsmen.

He said the Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents in the state.

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He quoted the commissioner as urging the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agents by reporting suspicious activities.

“We appreciate the support from the general public and appeal for continued cooperation. If you see something, say something,” the police boss was quoted as saying. (NAN)

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