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Sunday Igboho Praises Dele Momodu for Visiting Him in Cotonou Prison

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4 years ago

March 9, 2022

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By Eric Elezuo

Yoruba Nation campaigner, Chief Sunday Igboho Adeyemo, who was recently released by the Beninese authority from incarceration in Cotonou prison, has narrated how frontline presidential aspirant, Aare Dele Momodu, paid him a surprise visit while in custody.

According to Opera News, the activist confided in a few friends to break the news of the visitation that he was so happy because the celebrated journalist ‘risked everything’ to visit him in prison, adding that it was a feat even the high and mighty and society big wigs were afraid to speak up for him, not to talk of visiting him.

Narrating his experience with the Ovation chairman, Igboho said Momodu gave him hope, prayed for him and assured him that God’s intervention will soon manifest.

“I was very surprised that Chief Momodu could do this when many big people were even afraid to speak up for me… He prayed for me and told me to be calm and await God’s intervention… He said all he wants is peace and that he will reach out to every part of Nigeria…”

Igboho was arrested at the Cardinal Bernardin International Airport in Cotonou while attempting to travel to Germany weeks after the Nigerian government declared him wanted. This was after his house, located in Soka, Ibadan, capital of Oyo State was invaded around 1:00 a.m. by men of the SSS operatives. His vehicles, including his G-wagon, Prado Jeep, and some valuable properties including furniture, and windows were reportedly destroyed.

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Court Grants Malami, Family N200m Bail

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9 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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1 day ago

March 5, 2026

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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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1 day 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.