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Ace Broadcaster, Actor Sadiq Daba Laid to Rest in Lagos

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5 years ago

March 6, 2021

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By Eric Elezuo

The remains of veteran broadcaster and Nollywood actor, Sadiq Abubakar Daba have been interred at the Agege cemetery amid outburst of emotions from close family members and industry colleagues.

Daba, who came into acting limelight in the early 80s and featured as Bitrus in the now rested sitcom, Cock crow at Dawn, died on Wednesday evening at a Lagos hospital. He also featured on another NTA soap, Behind the Clouds.

A very loved television star, the actor-cum broadcaster has had a long career in broadcasting with the Nigerian Television Authority.

Premium Times incidentally reported having a chat with the deceased on Tuesday barely 24 hours before he died, where he expressed displeasure with the news of his illness making the rounds. The paper quoted the thespian as saying that despite his ailment, he is not begging for financial assistance as speculated on social media.

His last movie appearance however, was in Kunle Afolayan’s movie, ‘Citation’ which was released in October 2020.

In November 2017, Sadiq Daba went public with his illness, revealing that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. This was coming barely months after he was hospitalised for months due to leukemia.

Daba was a co-host in the popular programme, AM Express, with late Yinka Craig (who died of a similar illness in 2008)

He won an Academy award in Kunle Afolayan‘s October 1 for his role as Inspector Waziri

Daba was 69 years old, and survived by his wife and children.

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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17 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each and two sureties in like sum.

As part of the bail conditions, one of the sureties is to deposit title deeds of properties in highbrow Maitama or Asokoro.

The defendants have been ordered to deposit their international passports with the court.

They are to remain in the custody of the Nigerian correctional service pending perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Abdulmalik subsequently adjourned the matter until March 16 for the commencement of the trial.

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IGP Disu Removes Benjamin Hundeyin As FPRO

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

Eric

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed Benjamin Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (PRO) and replaced him with a new appointee, though the name hasn’t been officially announced.

Hundeyin was previously serving as the Lagos Command PRO before being promoted to the national role.

This move comes as part of Disu’s efforts to revamp the Nigeria Police Force and improve its public image.

As the 23rd IGP, Disu has emphasized professionalism, accountability, and transparency, warning officers that there will be no tolerance for misconduct or abuse of power.

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Assets Declaration: Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Case Against Abba Kyari

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2 days ago

March 5, 2026

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), against suspended DCP Abba Kyari on allegations bordering on non-disclosure of assets.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the suit, filed against Kyari and his younger brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, for failure of the anti-narcotic agency to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The judge held that the burden of proving a case beyond reasonable doubt falls in the prosecution which it had failed to do so.

The ruling covers only asset declaration allegations. Other cases including drug related offences are still ongoing.