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Supreme Court Fixes October 24 For Hearing Of Nigerian Government’s Appeal Against Nnamdi Kanu
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The government in a motion for stay of execution is asking the court to stop execution of the judgment which discharged Kanu of all the terrorism related charges and barred any lower Court from entertaining further charges against him.
In a seven-ground notice of appeal which was filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, the Federal Government not only faulted the lower court’s decision, but equally prayed that it be set aside.
The government in it grounds of appeal argued, among others, that the Court of Appeal erred when it faulted the manner Kanu was brought back to face trial after he jumped bail and fled the country.
It contended further that the Court of Appeal erred when it struck out the pending charge against Kanu on the ground that the trial court no longer possessed the requisite jurisdiction to continue the trial because of the manner Kanu was returned to the country upon allegedly jumping bail.
Reacting to the federal government’s new move, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, one of the counsels of Kanu and IPOB, described the appeal as incompetent, even as he noted that their team was not perturbed, adding that the appellant had the right to lodge an appeal.
Dismissing the appeal as incompetent, he said that the government decided not to obey a valid order of the Court of Appeal by releasing his client.
Ejiofor stated this in an interview with Daily Independent shortly after a routine visit to the Headquarters of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja on Thursday.
He said, “Our strategies towards a successful upsetting of the efficacy of these processes as it affects Onyendu’s unconditional release were discussed on Thursday during our court-ordered routine visit to Onyendu Kanu at the detention facility of the DSS.
“Our strategies were all acceptable to him, particularly now that the “Motion for Stay of Execution” was fixed for hearing on Monday, 24th October 2022.
“Though the FGN’s right of appeal is a Constitutional right, it is our firm contention that the FGN must first and foremost, obey the Order of the Court of Appeal directing for the immediate and unconditional release of Onyendu.
“The FGN has been in contempt of the positive Orders of Court made since the 13th day of October 2022, by the Court of Appeal, which Orders clearly discharged Onyendu, and prohibited the FGN from further detaining him and/or subjecting him to any further prosecution or trial."
According to the legal practitioner, “The law is settled that a party who is in disobedience of a Court Order, cannot be entitled to, or be granted the indulgence of the exercise of the equitable discretion of a Court of Law for “Stay of Execution” of the same Order the party is in its contempt.
“Onyendu’s legal team, eminently led by our erudite Silk, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, is ever ready to literally remove the carpet from under their feet in Court, come the 24th day of October 2022.
“There is no doubt, whatsoever, that this grossly incompetent application for “Stay of Execution” is to enable the lawless DSS to gain more time with the continued detention of Onyendu, but their evil plan is dead on arrival because we are equal to the task” Kanu’s lawyer said.
“The only valid option available to the government is to obey the Order made by a very Superior Court of Record, and immediately free Onyendu unconditionally,” he added.
Ejiofor stated that Kanu is strongly convinced that his landmark victory resonates the age-long testament that the Court is the last hope of the common man.
“He is firm in his conviction that this landmark victory has come to stay, and his freedom is sacrosanct. Umu Chineke are strongly assured that the present development is nothing to worry about.
“The Judgment of the Court of Appeal freeing Onyendu has held the FGN in a vice-like grip, there is no chance whatsoever of extrication” Ejiofor maintained.
In addition, he said Kanu’s freedom is sacrosanct and the sanctity of the Court’s pronouncement must be respected by the FGN, and the time has come.
“Onyendu extended his profound gratitude to you all, UmuChineke, while encouraging you all to remain fervent in your supplications and prayers, as this travail will soon be a thing of the past.
“There is already light at the end of the tunnel,” Ejiofor said.
SaharaReporters had reported that a three-man Panel of Appeal Court Justices led by Oludotun Adefope-Okojie had on Thursday, October 13, while delivering judgment in Kanu's appeal on his extraordinary rendition declared it as unlawful and his subsequent arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja for the continuation of his trial on pending terrorism charges.
The court also quashed the terrorism charge preferred against him by the Federal Government, pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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Appeal Court Judgement: FG Drags Nnamdi Kanu To Supreme Court
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The Federal Government has asked the Supreme Court to set aside the October 13 Appeal Court judgment which discharged and acquitted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.
The notice of appeal dated October 18, which was signed by the Director, Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mohammed Abubakar, Senior State Counsel, G. Nweze, Department of Public Prosecution, Federal Ministry of Justice and Assistant Chief State Counsel, D. Kaswe and A. Aluko contained seven grounds of appeal against the Appeal Court judgement.
The President Muhammadu Buhari’s-led government is also seeking a stay of execution of the judgment of the court presided over by Justice Jummai Sankey, pending the hearing and final determination of the appeal before the Supreme Court.
The Federal government noted that the IPOB leader posed a flight risk following the earlier judgement.
The government faulted the Appeal Court’s stance that how the separatist was brought back to the country from Kenya can vitiate and weaken the criminal charges of treason, treasonable felony and terrorism filed against him in 2021.
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Iran’s Pro-government Counter-protesters Try To Change Narrative
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Tehran, Iran – The calls to gather have been coming through announcements and mass text messages.
But with international attention on the protests that have rocked Iran following the death of a woman in the custody of the country’s “morality police”, the mass gatherings called for in the messages have been to show support, not opposition, to the Iranian government. The calls followed a similar effort two days ago following Friday prayers, which saw thousands join.
The demonstrations are part of an effort by Iran’s authorities to push back against what they have termed the “norm-breaking” behaviour exhibited during nine days of protests across the country since the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini.
The counterprotests have carried religious symbolism in support of the theocratic establishment that came to power in 1979 following an Islamic revolution, as organisers claimed copies of the Quran and Iranian flags had been burned during the protests.
Government supporters have also denounced what they perceive as foreign intervention in Iran’s affairs, especially by the United States – which has supported the protests and earlier this week said it would make an exception to its comprehensive sanctions regime against Iran to alleviate internet disruptions.
State-organised gatherings have always enjoyed full support from police and security forces and are widely covered by state television and media. Anti-government protests, during which demonstrators often chant slogans against the establishment and its leaders, are not sanctioned and are dispersed by security forces.
The latest pro-government gathering on Sunday comes as President Ebrahim Raisi and other authorities have promised to “deal decisively with those who oppose the country’s security and tranquillity” Protests versus ‘riots’
The protests began after Amini, who was arrested for allegedly not following Iran’s dress code for women in Tehran, suffered a stroke and died after several days of being in a coma.
Authorities have said Amini had not been beaten, and attempted to explain her death as the result of pre-existing health conditions, a claim her family denied. Dozens are thought to have been killed and thousands arrested during the protests so far, but the authorities – who describe the protests as “riots” – have yet to publish official tallies.
State television said on Saturday that at least 41 people have been killed and state media reported “739 rioters, including 60 women”, have been arrested in the northern province of Gilan alone. Several of those killed were members of the police, security and paramilitary Basij forces, according to the authorities, who also claimed that others had been killed by “infiltrators” from foreign governments and secessionist forces.
A major group accused by authorities has been Komala, a left-wing party seeking independence for ethnic Kurds, which Tehran considers a “terrorist” group.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shelled what it said were Komala positions in neighbouring Iraq’s northern Kurdish region on Saturday and Sunday, claiming that the group tried to get “armed teams and a high volume of weapons” into Iran to take advantage of the protests.
According to state media, members of the ISIL (ISIS) “terrorist” group, Komala and the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, another armed separatist group, have been arrested across several northern and northwestern provinces.
They also reported on Saturday that the IRGC defused a bombing plot in northwestern Tabriz in the East Azerbaijan province.
Online and international reaction
While many in Iran are concerned about separatist groups, protesters in the streets are displaying levels of anger and frustration not seen in years amid the crackdown by security forces.
Videos of the protests continue to come out of cities across Iran despite the largest internet restrictions imposed since the protests in November 2019. The restrictions include the blocking of WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn and Skype, leading to the complete filtering of social media and messaging platforms in Iran. Authorities appear to have taken a more focused way of restricting internet access than during previous protest waves.
While internet access was completely shut off for almost an entire week in 2019, hobbling access even to local websites and basic government and banking services, the current restrictions are much more calculated and do not interrupt basic services.
In recent days, restrictions have been intensified from about 4pm to midnight, as protests have usually taken place from late afternoon and have carried on through the night.
Restrictions strongly affect mobile phone connections, also making it extremely difficult to connect to virtual private networks (VPNs) that help circumvent internet blocks.
Meanwhile, tech billionaire Elon Musk’s promise to activate his Starlink satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX to allow restriction-free internet use in Iran has led to trouble, with experts warning that malware claiming to be Starlink software is being deployed by hackers to dupe users.
Outside Iran, the United Nations, the European Union and rights groups have called for independent investigations into the protests and the state response. Demonstrators have also taken to the streets in cities across Australia, Iraq, Germany, Greece, New Zealand, Turkey, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the US to express solidarity with Iranian protesters.
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Iran ‘Something Big Is Happening’: The Iranians Risking Everything To Protest
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The internet has been shut off in parts of Iran and access to platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram blocked after seven days of protest in cities across Iran.
The uprisings were sparked on 16 September by the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini, who had been detained by the morality police for wearing her hijab in an “improper” way. Iranian state television has said 17 people have died, though the number could be higher.
Here, five Iranians share their experiences of the past few days, and tell us what they make of this latest protest movement.
‘Men and women are protesting together this time’
“I don’t dare to go out and join the protests as they are killing people, but my friends are joining and tell me all about it. I don’t know whether this is the best way to achieve freedom and peace – although I think that they may improve safety for women. Previous protests consisted mainly of men but this one is very different. Women started it and men are by their side. When the police force women to wear their hijab, men fight against the police. Most protesters are young, but older people support them too. “In Iran, women and girls have no rights, and this protest is about that. Here, two female witnesses in court count as much as one male. If a woman wants to visit her parents without her husband’s permission, he can sue her. I cannot take my son to another city without my ex-husband’s approval.
“At school, I was punished often for not hiding my hair completely or for laughing too loudly. These protests are the sound of all these years. I think the younger generations cannot tolerate these humiliations any more.”
Farah, 37, a mother from Shiraz, southern Iran
‘People attend protests with their mothers’
“I participated in protests at my university. Today, 100 basijis [a paramilitary volunteer militia] entered the university and arrested some students. My friend was arrested and he has to appear in court. He said he will protest again, even if this means he will be killed. This is how we are living. We don’t know whether we will see our friends again. I’m afraid of losing mine.
“As social media is blocked now, people just gather and see what happens. It is both us men and women in the streets, but I think the women are far more brave. They take their hijabs off and protest.
“My mother texted me and begged me to participate, but I joined the protests without telling my family. Since last night, many people are afraid of leaving the house, the streets are dangerous and unpredictable. It is many young people protesting, but it is older people too. Some go to protests with their mothers.
“I’m studying hard to obtain a scholarship and so I can afford to leave for another country. Everyone I know wants to do the same. Even some of the basijis want to go! People don’t want to stay here.”
Sobhan, 19, a student from Tehran
‘There are lots of people fighting in the streets’
“Yazd is a small religious city and the number of protesters over the past few days was outnumbered by security forces. The government is using force to break people up, they beat them and even shoot them.
“I haven’t joined the protests yet as I am afraid. But in the coming days I may go outside. There are lots of people fighting in the streets, especially brave women and girls. The Islamic regime oppressed them for decades, but they are out there and fighting for their rights. I know lots of women who want to throw away their hijabs, I have a sister and female friends who feel this way. This is a women’s revolution.
“My parents are also in favour of the protests, but they fear speaking up, like lots of other people.”
Amin, 29, from Yazd, central Iran
‘The older generations want change too’
“I’m very angry and disappointed. I’m a simple man and only want to provide for my family and keep them safe and happy. The government has made that impossible. They have ruined everything, the economy, export, import, culture. I have a teenage boy and he wants to live freely, use social media, wear the clothes he wants to, but he can’t. There is no mobile network and internet in the streets now. I have seen police brutality against peaceful rallies for days. They use teargas and electric shockers, and they have killed people, young and old, men and women. The people want freedom of information, freedom to choose their destiny.
“The leaders of the Islamic Republic believe in using any force necessary to preserve their authority, they use Islam as a weapon. I work in advertising, it is my job to know my people and my society, and I believe the Iranian people don’t want [Iran’s supreme leader] Khamenei, the mullahs’ regime, or any sign of religious rules being forced upon their lives by government. Young people in Iran are trying every couple of years to send this message to government, peacefully, but they are jailed, tortured and killed.
“The older generations want change too, but they worry about their children and have seen previous uprisings fail. People of my country are tired. They are sick of the Islamic Republic, whether they are in Tehran, Kashan or Qom [Iran’s most conservative city].”
Farbod, 44, works in advertising, from Tehran
‘This uprising has united people across ethnic lines that used to divide us’
“I’m from Kurdistan, the same province Mahsa Amini was from. This uprising is definitely very different. The new generation is fearless, they fight back, bare-handedly, despite being at risk of losing their lives. Older generations are becoming empowered by the courage of the youngsters and this has brought some sort of unity between different ethnic groups.
“During the 2019 protests, there was no unity between Iranian Arabs, Turks, Kurds and so on. This time, people chant slogans such as ‘From Tabriz to Sanandaj, from Tehran to Mashhad.’
“People in my home province are Sunni, a marginalised community under the regime, but religious and culturally nostalgic. The elderly people in my social circle are happy about these protests. On Monday, everyone in my home town closed their shops, out of respect for this girl.
“The number of young atheists has risen dramatically, but today’s conservatives in Iran are not the same as they were 10 years ago either. Previously, Iranians scarred by the losses of eight years of war against Iraq wanted to preserve internal stability at all costs. This sentiment has totally changed, even in holy cities like Mashhad [a place of religious pilgrimage], where prostitution is now rife because of the dire economic conditions.
“Celebrities are joining in now, who previously backed up the government but realised something big is happening, which is a huge deal. These protests are purposeful, and they are spreading to conservative areas. People have lost all trust in the government.”
Somi, 38, from Sanandaj in Kurdistan province, currently living in Australia
Some names have been changed.
MrBright7
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The level of genocidal attack melted by the Nigeria army in collaboration with Ebubeagu militia.
This is Imo state and what Ebubeagu and Nigería military did to the market in Orlu and environs. This is evil.
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This tiny passenger knows the importance of a good stretch, which is not surprising given his mom coaches one of the Icelandic Gymnastics Teams and his dad is an Icelandair pilot. Father and son recently flew with us to go watch mom’s team compete in the Euros. bit.ly/for-those-who-like-to-stretch
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Icelandic Gymnastics Federation, helping Icelandic athletes to compete all over the world. Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports in Iceland and we’re happy to be able to lend a hand – or, in this case, a wing – to get our teams to their competitions. Our national team is the reigning European champion in Teamgym and the stakes are high. Gangi ykkur vel! / Good luck! 🤸♀️🤸🤸♂️
MrBright7
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In a recent development, Carter Efe took to his social media page to call out Berri Tiga, tagging him as ungrateful and Berri has now responded with claims that Carter and his team offered to pay him off with just N100K despite the fact that he wrote the and sang the song and had previously agreed a 70-30% split — "He wanted a 95/5 % deal on "Machala' royalties and offered to pay me 100k for the whole song" (VIDEO)
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BOOM!💥💥 Court Sentences Single Mother of 3, Dorothy to 18 Months in Prison Over Viral Video Abusing 2 Year Old Daughter
Dorothy Nabulime who appeared in a viral video inflicting bodily harm on her 2 year old daughter has been sentenced to 18-month in jail.
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