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The Ekiti State Government has approved a total of N24.28 billion for various road projects aimed at improving infrastructure across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, disclosed on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti that the approval was part of the decisions reached during the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday. He highlighted the
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed anger over the hunger treatment meted out to some minors arrested on August 3, 2024, in connection with their participation in the August nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The governor revealed that about 125 arrested youths, including minors, languished in police cells until Friday, November 1, 2024, when they
EndBadGovernance protests: Bauchi governor condemns harsh bail for detained minors
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed anger over the hunger treatment meted out to some minors arrested on August 3, 2024, in connection with their participation in the August nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests.
The governor revealed that about 125 arrested youths, including minors, languished in police cells until Friday, November 1, 2024, when they were arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja, during which five of them collapsed in court.
DAILY POST recalls that the teenage defendants were arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu on 10 charges, including terrorism, attempted government overthrow, and alleged mutiny.
Governor Mohammed condemned the inhumane treatment of the minors, particularly the use of starvation as a punishment.
According to him, the development reflects the dire conditions that many detainees suffer within police custody.
In a post on his verified Facebook page, titled “ArewaMuFarka” (Our North, Wake Up), the governor voiced concerns about the lack of unity among northern leaders, criticising their silence on the maltreatment of the young protesters.
“How can someone who struggles to afford three meals a day be expected to pay N10 million in bail?” the governor questioned, urging a reduction in the harsh bail conditions set for those accused.
After viewing footage of the detained teenagers—looking malnourished and dejected in court—Governor Mohammed called upon security agencies, the judiciary, and human rights organisations to advocate for the immediate release of the underage detainees.
He also called for a review of their bail terms, urging the need for a more humane approach to justice.
EndBadGovernance protests: Bauchi governor condemns harsh bail for detained minors
Baltasar Engonga, the sacked Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, ANIF, of Equatorial Guinea, has been remanded. Engonga was remanded in Malabo’s Black Beach Prison. The sacked ANIF boss was involved in one of the greatest sex scandals in the history of the country. The scandal broke out during an investigation into a fraud
Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea’s ex-ANIF boss remanded in prison
Baltasar Engonga, the sacked Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, ANIF, of Equatorial Guinea, has been remanded.
Engonga was remanded in Malabo’s Black Beach Prison.
The sacked ANIF boss was involved in one of the greatest sex scandals in the history of the country.
The scandal broke out during an investigation into a fraud allegation that led to the discovery of about 400 sex tapes involving the ex-ANIF boss with several prominent women in the country.
The sextapes were discovered in Engonga’s home and office leading to widespread outcry.
The incident led to the Equatorial Guinea President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, dismissing Engonga.
According to Decree No. 118/2024, dated 4th November, the dismissal was due to “irregularities committed in the exercise of his functions, as well as inappropriate family and social conduct for the performance of public duties.”
Confirming the situation, French online blog Afrikmatin reported that Engonga, who was officially removed from his role on November 6, 2024, was subsequently chained and transferred to Malabo Central Prison.
He faces charges of corruption and embezzlement.
Baltasar Engonga: Equatorial Guinea’s ex-ANIF boss remanded in prison
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to the Bank of Industry Limited board. In a statement…
