Brazil ex-president detained for allegedly trying break ankle monitor and flee
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered the arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro after he allegedly tried to break his ankle monitor to escape his 27-year prison sentence.
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Kanu’s wife blast his lawyers over non-disclosure of prison transfer
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu has criticised her husband’s lawyers for failing to inform her about Nnamdi Kanu’s transfer to a Sokoto correctional facility, describing their behaviour as unprofessional.
Prosecutor says only death sentence applies to counts 1–6 against Nnamdi Kanu
Prosecutor Chief Awomolo, SAN, has stated that the only enforceable sentence for counts 1 to 6 against Nnamdi Kanu is the death penalty.
Brazil’s former president, Bolsonaro loses appeal, faces prison over coup plot
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent imprisonment after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal against a 27-year sentence for a failed coup attempt.
Baba Ijesha released from prison after more than three years
Famous Nigerian actor Baba Ijesha has been released from prison after more than three years in custody, following an Appeal Court ruling clearing him of sexual assault allegations.
DSS re-arrests terror suspect who fled Kuje prison in 2022
The DSS has re-arrested Abdulazeez Obadaki, a Kuje prison escapee accused of masterminding violent attacks in Edo and Kogi states in 2022.
Indigenous demonstrators block main entrance to UN climate summit
The UN said there was “no danger” from the “peaceful demonstration,” which forced thousands of attendees to use a side entrance under soldier supervision.
DSS arraigns man over alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu
The DSS has charged 27-year-old Innocent Onukwume with calling for a military coup against President Tinubu. Using his X account, he allegedly urged the military to overthrow the government. Onukwume is in custody, and court proceedings are set to begin later this week.
Indigenous activists storm COP30 HQ in Brazil
Protesters call for tax on the rich to fund climate action
FG engages UK to transfer Ekweremadu to Nigeria for remaining jail term
The Federal Government has opened talks with the United Kingdom to allow former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, serve the rest of his prison sentence in Nigeria.