The organisation said the continued detention of journalist, Chinonso Uba, popularly known as NonsoNkwa, without credible evidence is a clear case of deliberate victimisation and political prosecution.
A human rights advocacy organisation, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has lambasted the Nigeria Police Force for “abusing power, undermining the integrity of the legal process and attempting to silence dissent voices”.
The organisation said the continued detention of journalist, Chinonso Uba, popularly known as NonsoNkwa, without credible evidence is a clear case of deliberate victimisation and political prosecution.
The Executive Director of RULAAC, Okechukwu Nwanguma, in a statement issued on Thursday said in its brazen abuse of power and attempt to stifle individuals for political reasons, the police, knowing that a Magistrates’ Court lacks jurisdiction over charges the against Uba, deliberately arraigned him before the court to prolong his detention.
Nwanguma siad, “The actions taken against Nonso Nkwa bear resemblances of victimisation and political persecution.
“Arranging to bring Mr. Nonso Nkwa before a Magistrate’s Court, knowing it lacked jurisdiction over the charges, suggests a deliberate attempt to prolong his detention.
“The police’s decision to arrest and detain him without credible evidence undermines the integrity of the legal process and raises questions about the motives behind the arrest.
“These actions reflect a potential misuse of power aimed at silencing dissent or targeting individuals for political reasons.”
The five counts include conspiracy, treason and arson.
The journalist was apprehended on October 20 near Teachers House, Owerri-Port Harcourt Road, following a petition regarding viral videos allegedly containing inflammatory statements.
The videos were said to relate to the burning of the National Open University (NOUN) Study Centre in Nsu, Ehime Mbano LGA, on September 30, 2024.
The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria ,Northern CAN, has strongly condemned the recent killings in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where at least 52 people were killed.
The Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, described the killings as “barbaric” and “tragic.”
He expressed concern over the recurring violence in Northern Nigeria, calling for an end to the culture of bloodshed.
Hayab urged security agencies to intensify their efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.
Additionally, he appealed for peace, unity, and tolerance from religious, traditional, and community leaders, emphasizing that such violence should not become the new normal.
The association also commended the Plateau State Government for its response and arrests and encouraged citizens to cooperate with authorities in reporting suspicious activities.
She passed away at about 11:33am on Friday, April 4, 2025 after battling illness.
Anti-human trafficking advocate, Yakubu Oyiza and her team had been raising money to bring her back to Nigeria for better medical treatment as hospitals in Libya rejected her.
According to Oyiza, documents for burial, autopsy, and land to bury her in Libya have been arranged, all costing approximately 350,000.
She alleged that the family abandoned her since she fell sick and had earlier refused to go to Kano and pick her up the day she was supposed to be brought back to Nigeria.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, April 5, Oyiza revealed that some family members of the deceased called them asking for Osas’ properties. African beauty products
“Since yesterday that I called Osa’s family and told them their sister passed, they haven’t called me back to ask how far,” she wrote.
“We sent 350k for her burial (to Libya) which they are still asking for more but guess what? Osas’ family is calling for us her properties.
“They want her properties, we haven’t laid this girl to rest but they are making trouble with us for someone I don’t know for properties.
“Most of these young girls that run to Libya have something chasing them. I am devastated.”
Nigerian content creator Brain Jotter is currently being accused of allegedly impregnating his colleague, Ekwutos, and telling her to ab-o-rt the pregnancy.
She did the ab-0-rtion according to reports and since then, she has been having compli—ca—tions .. She is currently b@ttling with her life and the internet is not taking it easy on BrainJotter..
According to a source from Twitter, BrainJotter and Ekwutos have been busy knacking behind the scenes after creating content for us.. As a proud Igbo man, BrainJotter said he cant be eating Eba in a nylon so they decided to do it skin to skin..
A few months later, Ekwutos told BrainJotter that the results of his hardwork is finally out and positive but BrainJotter wasn’t ready for the responsibility so he told her to do away with it.. in the process , something happened and since then, Ekwutos has n0t been well!
They are currently trying to reach out to her family now as things are n0t looking good for her!
If you have any information, abeg check the handle for comment section reach out immediately!
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