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May 20, 2024 Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Fresh Bail Request
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Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Fresh Bail Request

On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a new application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seeking release on bail pending the determination of the treasonable felony charges against him. The ruling, delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, stated that the court was not inclined to favor Kanu, who had previously jumped bail.

Justice Nyako noted that Kanu’s sureties had requested to be discharged from their obligations after he fled the country, leading the court to order the forfeiture of their N100 million bail bonds. This issue is currently before the Court of Appeal. The court has repeatedly denied Kanu's bail requests, leaving the appellate court as his only option.

Kanu also requested to be transferred to prison custody or placed under house arrest, which the court denied. However, it instructed the Department of State Services (DSS) to allow Kanu access to his lawyers, not exceeding five at a time, on every visiting day. Kanu must be provided with a clean place to consult with his lawyers and access to a doctor of his choice.

Justice Nyako warned Kanu’s legal team that filing similar applications would be considered an abuse of the judicial process and advised them to appeal the decision if they wish.

Kanu was initially arrested in Lagos on October 14, 2015, upon returning from the United Kingdom. He was granted bail on health grounds on April 25, 2017, after 18 months in detention, and released from Kuje prison on April 28, 2017. He later fled the country after a military raid on his home in Afara Ukwu Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, during which some of his followers were killed. Kanu was re-arrested in Kenya on June 19, 2021, and extradited to Nigeria on June 27, 2021. Since June 29, 2021, he has been held in DSS custody.

On April 8, 2022, the court dismissed eight out of the 15 charges against him, finding them unsubstantial. On October 13, 2022, the Court of Appeal ordered Kanu’s release and quashed the charges, citing the government's illegal rendition of Kanu from Kenya. The Federal Government appealed to the Supreme Court, which, on December 15, 2023, overturned the appellate court’s decision and allowed the trial to proceed on the remaining seven charges.

May 20, 2024 Gov Uzodinma Orders Thorough Investigation Into Fatal Road Accident In Imo
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Gov Uzodinma Orders Thorough Investigation Into Fatal Road Accident In Imo

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has ordered an investigation into a recent fatal road accident in the state. A truck collided with four minibusses at the Imo State University Junction on Saturday, resulting in multiple fatalities.

Police reports confirmed that six people had died by Saturday night when a traffic police team transported some victims to the Federal Medical Centre Owerri.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Governor Uzodinma expressed his “shock and deep sorrow” over the incident. “This incident has shaken me to my core, given the grievous loss of lives,” he said. While a preliminary report indicated that a truck with a failed brake caused the accident, the governor has called for a thorough investigation to uncover the exact circumstances and to ensure preventive measures are put in place to avoid such incidents in the future.

Governor Uzodinma lamented that despite his administration’s efforts to prevent road crashes in the area, this tragic event occurred. “We have previously implemented various measures to prevent such tragedies, yet it is with great sadness that we find ourselves facing this heart-wrenching incident,” he stated.

He noted that despite the immediate deployment of the state government’s emergency response teams, the outcome was still “devastating.” The governor also directed the state’s commissioner for health to ensure that the injured receive adequate medical attention.

May 20, 2024 Iran President Raisi, Foreign Minister Die In Helicopter Crash
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Iran President Raisi, Foreign Minister Die In Helicopter Crash

Iranian state media reported that President Ebrahim Raisi died on Monday following a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of the country. Raisi was accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who also perished in the accident.

Rescue teams had been searching the area since Sunday afternoon after the helicopter carrying Raisi, the foreign minister, and other officials went missing. Early Monday, relief workers located the helicopter, with state TV confirming the president's death.

State television announced, “The servant of the Iranian nation, Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi, has achieved the highest level of martyrdom while serving the people.” The Mehr news agency also confirmed his death.

Photos of Raisi were broadcast on state television, accompanied by a man reciting the Koran in the background. Iran’s Vice President for Executive Affairs, Mohsen Mansouri, posted a Koranic verse on X to express condolences.

May 20, 2024 Workers Will Rather Work For Free Than Accept N48,000 — NLC
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Workers Will Rather Work For Free Than Accept N48,000 — NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that they would prefer to mobilize workers to stay home with their families or provide free services rather than accept the Federal Government's proposed new minimum wage of N48,000. This statement was made by Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, Deputy President of the NLC Political Commission, during an interview on Sunday.

Last Wednesday, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress walked out of negotiations after the government offered N48,000, which is significantly lower than the N615,000 demanded by the unions as the new national minimum wage. Following the session, labor leaders called the offer "an insult to the sensibilities of Nigerian workers" at an emergency press conference.

In response to the unions' reaction, the Chairman of the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage, Alhaji Bukar Goni, invited the unionists for another round of negotiations on Tuesday in a letter dated May 16.

Ndubuaku emphasized that the NLC would not relent until a better offer is presented. He criticized the federal and state governments for offering excuses despite increased allocations, which he finds absurd.

"We have given the FG an ultimatum. If the new minimum wage is not settled by the end of this month, we will all go home. Instead of accepting N48,000 per month, we will encourage workers to either work for free for the government or become artisans. That’s our current stance," Ndubuaku stated.

He questioned the government's rationale, suggesting that their actions lack proper consideration. He mentioned that even the National Bureau of Statistics reports an average daily food cost of N900, a figure from a government agency that contradicts the proposed minimum wage. He accused the government of either being out of touch or intentionally insulting the workers.

Ndubuaku expressed hope for a productive negotiation on Tuesday, stressing the need for a comprehensive plan that aligns with the people's expectations. He highlighted the importance of addressing issues such as food security, transportation subsidies, potentially using CNG buses, and health insurance. The NLC is eager to see what the government will propose in the upcoming session.

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