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IGP: Court adjourns Sowore’s bail ruling

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned ruling on the bail application of former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore to Thursday.

Sowore is facing 17 counts of cybercrime charges brought against him by the Nigerian Police Force.

Justice Musa Liman made the decision after hearing arguments from Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, and the prosecution counsel, Udey Jonathan.

Earlier, Sowore pleaded not guilty to all charges when they were read to him.

According to the charges, the activist allegedly used his verified X handle, ‘Omoyele Sowore,’ to post a tweet referring to the Inspector General of Police as “illegal IGP Kayode Egbetokun.” The police claim the statement is false and intended to incite public disorder.

Justice Liman had initially scheduled the bail ruling for 3 p.m. but stood down the matter in the morning.

At the resumed hearing, Sowore’s counsel, Marshall Abubakar, urged the court to grant bail on the most lenient terms.

“We have a motion on notice filed today, January 29, 2025,” Abubakar stated. “I ask you, my noble lord, to release the applicant on bail in the most liberal terms possible, pending the hearing and determination of the trial. The applicant has also filed a 16-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Sunday Agabi, and we rely on the arguments within. We urge your lordship to grant our application.”

Abubakar further argued that the court has the discretion to grant bail regardless of the complainant’s arguments.

However, prosecution counsel, Udey Jonathan, opposed the application, urging the court to deny Sowore bail.

“My lord, a counter-affidavit deposed to by one Friday Ameh, a police intelligence officer, has been filed against the bail application,” Udey said.

“We seek reliance on all paragraphs of our counter-affidavit and have filed a written address in support, dated January 29, 2025. We adopt the written address as our oral submission against the bail application and urge the honourable court to dismiss it.”

He further argued, “Bail cannot be handed out like candy; it should not be granted in vacuo. While bail is at the court’s discretion, it is not a state of grace. If the court decides to grant bail, it should impose stringent terms to ensure the defendant’s appearance for trial, including the submission of his international passport.”

After considering arguments from both sides, Justice Liman adjourned the ruling to Thursday at 1 pm.

The Saharareporters’ publisher will remain in police custody until the ruling is delivered.

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Pregnant TikToker D!es After Meeting Singer

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A devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the social media community, as a pregnant TikTok influencer tragically l0st her life after visiting an up-and-coming singer at his apartment.

According to sources, the expectant mother, who was also in a serious relationship, had been in contact with the singer on Instagram for over a month before deciding to meet him in person. The singer had allegedly promised to replace her phone, which prompted her to visit his apartment.

Upon arrival, the singer reportedly made unwanted advances towards the influencer, which she firmly rejected. Later, she requested a drink, which the singer provided. However, she soon began to feel unwell, suspecting that her drink had been spiked.

In a desperate bid to seek help, the Tiktoker managed to send her sister the address of the apartment, informing her that something was terribly wrong.

Her sister rushed to the scene and found the influencer in distress. Despite efforts to save her, the influencer was rushed to the hospital, where she sadly passed away.

The cause of her dea%th is currently under investigation, and it has been confirmed that the singer is now in police custody.

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A two-storey building in Mega Mall Estate, Inikpa area of Ajah, Lagos, collapsed yesterday, leaving two persons dead…

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LAGOS—A two-storey building in Mega Mall Estate, Inikpa area of Ajah, Lagos, collapsed yesterday, leaving two persons dead.

Identities of the deceased, an adult and teenager, could not be immediately ascertained.
South West Coordination of National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident at about 9.07pm , yesterday.

He said five persons were rescued from the debris. He could, however, not give further details on the collapse, saying “responders are on search and rescue.”

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American Airlines plane with 64 aboard collides with U.S. Army Helicopter and crashes in icy river near Washington, D.C.

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A US passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into Washington’s Potomac River on Wednesday after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, prompting a major emergency response.

Flight 5342, a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operating for American Airlines and traveling from Wichita, Kan., collided with the military chopper while approaching Runway 33 at the Washington airport around 9 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

About 300 first responders and divers are part of an active search of the Potomac, which is a perilous 35 degrees for the 60 passengers and four crew members aboard the American Airlines flight and the three soldiers traveling in the military chopper, with first responders recovering the remains of at least 18 people, according to CBS News.

No survivors have been found, the outlet added.

Officials did not confirm the recovery of any passengers on either aircraft at a press conference early Thursday morning.

“Our concern is for the passengers and crew on board the aircraft,” American Airlines told The Post in a statement.

“We are in contact with authorities and assisting with emergency response efforts.”

The Army UH-60 helicopter involved in the crash was based at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, according to the Army and Pentagon, with the flight reportedly a training exercise, Fox News reported.

 

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