BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the fundamental human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government.
Kanu sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service for N1 billion in damages for alleged rights violations.
The IPOB leader, in the suit marked FHC/CS/1633/2023, claimed that the DSS and its Director General violated his right to a fair hearing by allegedly preventing his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with him while he was being detained in preparation for his defence in his criminal trial.
Justice Omotosho, while delivering a judgment on the suit, held that Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to sustain his claims that his interactions with his lawyers were interfered with, that he was denied unhindered access to his lawyers, and that DSS officials eavesdropped on his conversations with his lawyers, which constituted a breach of his right to a fair hearing.
BREAKING: NAF helicopter crashes in Kaduna
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An Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force in the early hours of Monday crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Eyewitness said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 am, causing significant alarm among residents.
The helicopter said to be on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash. Fortunately, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival.
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed
Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering assistance where possible and expressing relief that no lives were lost.
“We heard a loud noise and rushed to the scene. We were surprised and relieved to see the pilot alive,” said a local villager who witnessed the crash.
It was gathered that a team of military officers from the Nigerian Air Force swiftly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation.
Tinubu condoles Ali Modu Sheriff over mother’s death
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President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the former Governor of Borno, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Aisa.
PUNCH Online reports that Hajia Aisha died on Sunday in Abuja after a protracted illness, at the age of 93.
She will be buried today, Monday, at the family residence of the late Galadima Modu Sheriff along Damboa Road in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital.
In a statement on Monday issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also condoled with the Modu Sheriff family.
He urged the Sheriff’s family to take comfort in the knowledge that the deceased lived an exemplary life defined by strong virtues and transitioned at the hallowed age of 93.
“The president prays that Allah grants the departed Aljannat Firdausi and comfort to her family,” Ngelale said.
Borno bombing death toll rises as acting gov visits victims
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At least two more victims of the bomb attacks in Gwoza town in Borno State have lost their lives while receiving treatment at the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri.
The Acting Governor of the state, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, made this known in an interview with reporters during a visit to the hospital on Sunday.
Governor Babagana Zulum is currently in Pakistan on a business trip alongside his Borno and Adamawa state counterparts, Mai Mala Buni and Umaru Fintiri.
Kadafur said out of the 42 injured victims who were admitted to the hospital, 16 of them have been discharged, while 24 were currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
The acting governor also announced that the state government had settled the medical bills of the victims and is ensuring they receive adequate medical attention.
He said that despite the attack, the fight against insurgency and terrorism must continue, adding the state government condemned the attacks on the people.
Kadafur also revealed that the perpetrators of the attacks took advantage of the laxity of vigilance by the people following the relative peace achieved in the state.
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