Many Nigerians panic immediately after encounters with police officers during arrests or investigations. In some situations, people cooperate out of fear without fully understanding the rights guaranteed to them under Nigerian law.
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RESEARCHERS at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that combining edible cannabis with alcohol can impair driving ability more severely than using either substance alone, raising fresh concerns about road safety and current methods for detecting impaired drivers. The study, supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and published in JAMA Network Open, revealed that […]
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Nollywood actress, Sharon Ojo Nwoke, also known as Sharon Ooja, has officially announced the arrival of her baby with husband Ugo Nwoke.
The actress shared the joyful news via her social media handle, expressing gratitude to God, her husband, family and friends for their support throughout the pregnancy journey.
She wrote, “I just gave birth to the most handsome baby boy I have ever seen. I’m still so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.
“2025/2026…God truly ushered me into the most beautiful years of my life and wrote a story that only He can take the glory for Pregnancy made me understand God’s love in such a deeper way unconditional, intentional, and impossible to fully explain, His Word says, ‘Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, and your children like olive shoots around your table.’ And wow… God really did it in.
“His perfect timing. You are truly a merciful God And to my husband… Thank you for loving me so fiercely beautifully through every stage of our pregnancy. The prayers, reassurance, back rubs, trips, baths, endless gifts, food runs and the way you carried me emotionally and spiritually these past 9 months… baby, you are truly everything. Me, Win, and Zoey are so blessed to have you.
“Thank you to my family and friends for protecting our peace and allowing this journey to stay private, and off social media just as we requested it was soft, and l genuinely enjoyed every bit of my pregnancy, oh the first trimester was the ghetto we will discuss that later. Now you understand why I called it ‘the year God made me laugh’ because “all who hear will laugh with me.
“My mouth is filled with laughter and my tongue with singing.” Psalm 126:2. And to anyone TTC… God is about to surprise you the same way He surprised me and mine Write it down today: your miracle is here Our lives have changed forever. ‘W.I.N’ that’s his initials.
“I’ve always dreamed of being a mummy… and now I finally am. You can officially call me mama win, the yummiest mummy on the block and we officially back!! Thank you God!!”
Ooja and Ugo Nwoke dated for two and a half months before they married.
The actress announced in March 2024 that she had a private civil wedding ceremony with her husband.
Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja announces birth of first child
NIGERIAN researchers have identified Telfairia occidentalis, popularly known as ugu, as a potentially more effective in combating anaemia than Jatropha tanjorensis, another widely used medicinal vegetable widely used in local communities across the country. The findings, published in the Tropical Journal of Phytochemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences, are raising fresh conversations around the use of indigenous […]
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Media personality Frank Edoho has denied allegations recently circulated against him, insisting that the claims are false and would be addressed through the appropriate legal channels.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Edoho said he was aware of the public attention generated by the allegations but maintained that “the allegations made against me are false.”
The broadcaster stated that he deliberately chose not to engage in a public battle over the accusations, saying, “There are times when restraint is not weakness but wisdom, and this is one of them. I have chosen to address these issues through the appropriate legal channels, where facts, not noise, will prevail.”
Edoho also expressed regret that individuals unconnected to the matter had been dragged into public discourse, apologising to those whose privacy and identities had been affected.
He further extended an apology to his sponsors, brand partners, collaborators, and professional associates for any reputational damage or discomfort caused by the controversy.
“I regret any discomfort, concern, or reputational inconvenience this situation may have caused them. I remain deeply appreciative of the confidence they have placed in me,” he said.
The media personality added that since the matter was already before relevant authorities and courts, it would be inappropriate for him to make further comments.
Describing the situation as difficult for his family, Edoho appealed for privacy for his children, stressing that they should not bear the burden of public scrutiny.
“Above all, I am a father, deeply committed to the welfare, dignity, and protection of my children,” he stated.
He expressed confidence in the legal process and reiterated his commitment to handling the matter “responsibly, respectfully, and with dignity.
‘Truth Will Prevail in Court’— Frank Edoho Denies Allegations is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
A leading governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa State, Mustapha Salihu, has withdrawn from the race.
The withdrawal, made known Wednesday night, came as a shock to observers of development in the state who noted that Mustapha, with the backing of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, was ahead of others in the race.
Much of the puzzle is, however, answered by the public notice from Mustapha’s camp that announced the withdrawal.
The Comrade Mustapha Salihu Campaign Organization, in the notice signed by its Head of Strategic Communication, Ahmad Sajoh, stated that “following directives from the leadership of the party at the National level,” Mustapha has stepped down from the gubernatorial primary election.
The notice said Mustapha will now “take up the senatorial candidature” of the central senatorial zone.
This means that the senatorial primary election of the party which did not take place in Adamawa Central when it was conducted in other zones was designed as such by some forces in the party.
Mustapha Salihu was being backed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, while Ahmed Galadima whom he stepped down for, is the candidate of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Frontline Adamawa APC governorship aspirant, Salihu withdraws from race over order from Abuja
The second accused person in the charges brought against 36 persons accused of alleged mutiny and plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, Col Mohammed Ma’aji, has challenged the jurisdiction of the Defence Headquarters Garrison General Court Martial sitting in Asokoro, Abuja, to hear the case.
Ma’aji, in a preliminary objection filed before the court martial in charge No: DHQ/GAR/ABJ/49/ADM, between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and Brig Gen M.A. Sadiq, Col Ma’aji, alongside 35 others, urged the court martial to strike out the charges instituted against him, arguing that the military tribunal lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the case.
Ma’aji, in the objection, contended that the charges were fundamentally defective and incompetent in law.
The objection, brought pursuant to Rules 36(1) and 37(1) of the Rules of Procedure Army 1972, urged the tribunal to make an order striking out and/or dismissing the charges against the 2nd Accused.
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“Take notice that the 2nd accused hereby objects to the jurisdiction of the General Court Martial to entertain Counts One to Nine of the charges preferred against the 2nd Accused in Charge No: DHQ/GAR/ABJ/49/ADM, namely ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA V. BRIG. GEN. M. A. SADIQ (N/10321) & 35 ORS and hereby prays the General Court Martial for the following reliefs:
“An Order striking out and/or dismissing the charges against the 2nd Accused in Charge No: DHQ/GAR/ABJ/49/ADM for lack of jurisdiction. An order declining jurisdiction to entertain the charge as constituted.
“And for such further order(s) as the Honourable General Court Martial may deem fit to make in the circumstances.”
The second accused in the charge also argued that the complainant, listed as the Armed Forces of Nigeria, lacked the legal capacity to institute criminal proceedings.
According to Ma’aji, “The complainant (Armed Force of Nigeria) is not a juristic person and thereby lacks the requisite competence to initiate and prosecute the criminal proceedings in Charge No: DHQ/GAR/ABJ/49/ADM.”
Ma’aji further maintained that because the complainant allegedly lacked legal personality, the General Court Martial was equally deprived of jurisdiction to hear the matter.
Citing several Supreme Court and Court of Appeal authorities, including Green v. Green, Fawehinmi v NBA, and Mothercat Nig Ltd v Reg. Trustees of the Full Gospel Assembly Nig, the defence argued that only natural persons or entities expressly recognised by law could sue or be sued.
The written address submitted in support of the objection stated, “The name ‘Armed Forces of Nigeria’ described as ‘complainant’ in Charge No: DHQ/GAR/ABJ/49/ADM is unknown to law and destitute of any legal capacity to exercise Prosecutorial powers in respect of the charges preferred against the 2nd Accused.”
The second accused also challenged the competence of counts one to nine of the charge, which allegedly accused him of inciting other officers to join a plot to overthrow President Tinubu.
Ma’aji insisted that the allegations contained in the particulars of the charges did not fall within the offence of mutiny as contemplated under Section 52(1)(b) of the Armed Forces Act, 2004.
He argued that the particulars of the charge “disclose offences against the Sovereign State otherwise known as the Federal Republic of Nigeria and constitutional order rather than offences relating to military or service discipline or command structure.”
He maintained that the phrase “plot to overthrow the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” contained in the charge could not be equated with “lawful authority in the Federation” as envisaged under Section 52(3) of the Armed Forces Act.
“It is submitted that the Federal Republic of Nigeria does not fall within the phrase ‘a lawful authority in the Federation’ as used in Section 52(3) of the Armed Forces Act, Laws of Federation, 2004,” Ma’aji contended.
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Relying on constitutional provisions and judicial precedents, he argued that the court-martial, being a tribunal of limited jurisdiction, could not extend its powers beyond what was expressly granted by statute.
Ma’aji also cited the Supreme Court’s warning against judicial expansion of statutory provisions, insisting that any ambiguity in penal legislation must be resolved in favour of the accused persons.
Quoting the Supreme Court decision in Nigerian Navy v. Lambert, the second accused submitted: “It is settled law that penal statutes are to be construed strictly to the benefit of the accused person and that where there is a reasonable construction that avoids the penalty in any particular case, the court must adopt that construction.”
The preliminary objection further contended that for a charge of mutiny or incitement to mutiny to stand, there must be allegations of concerted insubordination, defiance of military authority or refusal of lawful command or organised military rebellion against superior military command.
According to the defence, the particulars supplied by the prosecution failed to disclose those essential ingredients.
On this ground, he urged the General Court Martial to uphold his preliminary objection and dismiss the charges against him for want of jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, a witness in the ongoing trial of six alleged coup plotters before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, told investigators that Ma’aji allegedly threatened to force his way into the Presidential Villa, even if insiders refused to cooperate.
The fourth defendant, Zekeri Umoru, made the allegation in a video previewed in court during proceedings in the trial-within-trial over the admissibility of the defendants’ extrajudicial statements.
Umoru and five others in April were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on 13 counts of criminal charges over alleged complicity in an alleged coup plot to overthrow Tinubu’s government.
The six defendants: Maj Gen Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd), Capt Erasmus Victor (retd), Insp Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni and Abdulkadir Sani, however, pleaded not guilty to all the counts after the charge was read to them.
At the resumed sitting, Umoru, who worked with Julius Berger on the Presidential Villa clinic project, alleged that Ma’aji, through the third defendant, Insp Ibrahim, asked him to recruit between 18 and 19 persons working inside the Villa, including soldiers, Department of State Service personnel and Julius Berger staff.
According to the video evidence played in court, Umoru alleged that plans were discussed to switch off electricity within the Presidential Villa to aid the operation, but he warned that such an action would immediately trigger investigations and lead to the detention of workers on duty.
He further claimed that Insp Ibrahim later demanded N100m from Ma’aji to facilitate access into the Villa through an ambulance route, but Ma’aji allegedly rejected the amount as excessive, insisting he could still gain entry by force, although “there would be bloodshed.”
The witness also told investigators that he became uncomfortable with the alleged plan and repeatedly attempted to return the money given to him, insisting that the Presidential Villa “was not child’s play.”
He denied having access to the Villa’s solar power plant, despite allegations that he intended to sabotage the electricity supply within the complex.
The court further heard that Umoru did not immediately report the alleged plot to authorities because Insp Ibrahim allegedly advised him to delete messages and avoid contacting Ma’aji due to an ongoing audit in their office.
Following the screening of the video evidence, Justice Abdulmalik adjourned the matter until May 21 for continuation of the trial-within-trial.
Aston Villa boss, Unai Emery, has opened up about the pre-match talk that motivated his side’s commanding 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg on Wednesday.
Goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers sealed the win for the Premier League side against the Bundesliga outfit in Turkey.
Speaking to TNT Sports post-match, the Spanish coach revealed he told his players that they needed desire and to show it on the field before they triumphed over Freiburg.
“We played in a very serious way this year, so focused, and of course, the players – they showed their desire,” Emery said.
“I told them [my players]: ‘We need desire in this competition and show it on the field. You are the protagonists.’ And they did it,” he said.
Europa League: What I told Aston Villa players before 3-0 win against Freiburg – Emery
Controversies have continued to trail the gruesome murder of a 53 years old businessman in Abuja
Prominent multi-billionaire and well-known business tycoon, Chief Lucky Adimike, was allegedly murdered by his own 19-year-old son inside his residence in Abuja.
Chief Adimike, a native of Awka Etiti in Anambra State, was a major figure in Nigeria’s electronics and import business, renowned for his strong presence and influence at Alaba International Market in Lagos.
He built a vast business empire over the decades and was widely respected as one of the leading merchants in the market.
Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations are ongoing, but sources close to the family confirm that the 19-year-old son allegedly carried out the killing at the family home in the Federal Capital Territory. The motive behind the incident is yet to be established by the police.
But this theory has been denied by his wife who through a short audio circulating online denied her children’s involvement
Ckn News gathered that the police have commenced investigation into the matter
Nottingham Forest’s Igor Jesus and Ludogorets’ Petar Stanić finished as the top goal scorers in the UEFA Europa League after Aston Villa thrashed Freiburg to win the trophy this season.
Recall that three goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía, and Morgan Rogers ensured the Premier League side defeated the Bundesliga side 3-0 at Tüpraş Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey.
However, Jesus and Stanić both have seven goals each to their names.
Europa League top scorers after Aston Villa defeated Freiburg:
7 goals – Igor Jesus and Petar Stanić.
6 goals – Real Betis’ Antony and Fenerbahce’s Kerem Aktürkoğlu.
5 goals – Freiburg’s Vincenzo Grifo, Dinamo’s Dion Beljo, Aston Villa’s John McGinn, Bologna’s Federico Bernardeschi, Celta Vigo’s Williot Swedberg, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins and Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss.
Europa League: Top scorers after Aston Villa thrash Freiburg to win trophy