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Lebanese Man Gets 14 Years for Teen Exploitation
A Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced 67-year-old Lebanese national Zuhier R. Akar to 14 years in prison for sexually exploiting two teenage girls. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) charged Akar with trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Justice M. A. Shu’aibu determined that the prosecution successfully proved its case, resulting in the 14-year sentence without the option of a fine. Additionally, the court imposed a 2 million Naira fine on Akar. The prosecution, led by Kano Zonal Commander Mr. Abdullahi Babale, stated that the offences occurred on September 4, 2024, when Akar lured the 14- and 15-year-old girls to his home. A video of the incidents was later shared on social media.
The prosecution presented evidence, including Akar’s confession and testimonies from the victims. Akar pleaded guilty to the charges, which violated the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act of 2015. His defense attorney, Mr. R. A. Kasali, requested leniency from the court.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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