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Federal Court Grants N10 Million Bail to #EndBadGovernance Protesters Charged with Treason

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On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to ten individuals involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests, setting the bail at N10 million each.

These protesters are facing serious charges of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, with allegations spanning from July 1 to August 4 this year.

Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, ruled in favor of granting bail during a session in which he evaluated the protesters’ applications.

According to the court’s conditions, each of the ten defendants is required to provide a surety, who must also post a N10 million bond.

The sureties are mandated to reside in Abuja and be property owners in the capital.

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As part of the bail conditions, these property owners must submit their property documents to the court.

Additionally, the sureties will have to swear an affidavit of means, verifying their financial capacity.

Both the defendants and their respective sureties are also required to surrender their international passports and provide three recent passport-sized photographs to the court.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) had opposed the bail application, arguing that the defendants posed a significant risk.

However, Justice Nwite dismissed these objections and approved the release of the protesters on bail.

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He did, however, impose a restriction on the defendants, forbidding them from participating in any public demonstrations for the duration of their trial.

Until the bail conditions are fully met, the defendants will remain in prison custody. The court has scheduled September 27 as the start date for the trial.

The protesters stand accused of treasonous offenses, which allegedly occurred during a week-long series of demonstrations across the country.

According to the charges, the accused attempted to incite violence and rebel against the Nigerian state.

They are said to have made attempts to forcefully seize control of government institutions and called on the military to take over President Tinubu’s administration.

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Their actions reportedly violated sections 96, 410, and 413 of the Penal Code.

The Inspector General of Police further alleged that the protesters unlawfully entered the Abacha Army Barracks, urging military personnel to overthrow the constitutional government.

The charges also detail violent acts, including the burning of a police station and attacks on law enforcement officers.

Beyond this, the protesters allegedly caused widespread destruction of public property, including damaging a high court complex, police facilities, and infrastructure owned by the National Communications Commission (NCC).

The individuals facing these charges are Michael Tobiloba Adaramoye, Adeyemi Abiodun Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaluwa Eleojo Simon, Angel Love Innocent, Buhari Lawal, Mosiu Sadiq, Bashir Bello, Nurudeen Khamis, and Abduldalam Zubair.

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Their case remains a focal point of national attention as it raises concerns about the balance between civil protests and national security in Nigeria.


 

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“We warned Nigerians” – EFCC Says After CBEX Crash

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said many Nigerians ignored its repeated warnings about digital trading platforms like CBEX.

Speaking on Channels Television, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale explained that the Commission had made efforts to educate the public on the risks of such platforms long before the recent crash.

CBEX, an online trading company with links to China, reportedly collapsed on Monday, locking investors out of their funds and resulting in an estimated N1.3 trillion loss. Videos have since circulated showing victims expressing frustration and heartbreak over their lost savings.

Oyewale stressed that the EFCC had previously published a list of 58 suspicious investment companies, warning citizens to steer clear. He said this was part of their effort to prevent scams and protect the public.

He emphasized that CBEX never had any real, registered presence in Nigeria, despite claims of physical offices in places like Ibadan. He also noted that the company operated entirely online and lacked any legal ties to Nigeria.

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According to Oyewale, the Commission had done its part by creating awareness and alerting Nigerians to the risks. “The rest is for people to be cautious and protect their money,” he said.

He also pointed to the newly introduced Investment and Securities Act 2025, which now makes it a criminal offense to engage in digital trading without proper licenses and compliance with Nigerian law.


 

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Legal Group Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over Tariffs, Claims He Exceeded His Authority

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A legal advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging US President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs on foreign trade partners. The group, Liberty Justice Center, argues that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing these tariffs and has asked the US Court of International Trade to block them.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of five small businesses, targets the tariffs Trump introduced on April 2, as well as the additional duties placed on China. These businesses include a wine and spirits importer from New York and a Virginia-based company making educational kits and musical instruments.

Liberty Justice Center senior counsel Jeffrey Schwab argued that only Congress, not the president, has the constitutional authority to set tax rates, including tariffs. He stated, “No one person should have the power to impose taxes with such far-reaching global consequences.”

In response, White House spokesman Harrison Fields defended Trump’s tariffs, saying they were necessary to address unfair trade practices, particularly with China. He claimed the president is standing up for American businesses and workers by correcting trade imbalances.

This lawsuit follows another similar legal challenge in Florida, where a small business owner is also seeking to block tariffs on Chinese goods.

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Trump’s tariffs include a 10% duty on goods from all countries, with higher rates for those with significant barriers to US imports. While some of the tariffs were paused for 90 days, the Liberty Justice Center argues that Trump’s use of special executive powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act doesn’t authorize such actions.


 

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Portable Sent to Prison in Ilorin After Failing to Meet Bail in Saheed Osupa Case

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Controversial singer Portable, whose real name is Okikiola Badmus, has been sent to the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State.

This followed his failure to meet the strict bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court, where he appeared on Monday over a defamation case filed by Fuji music legend Saheed Osupa.

The court granted him bail at N1 million with tough conditions. He is required to provide two sureties—one must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), while the other must own a property within a Government Reserved Area in Ilorin and present a valid Certificate of Occupancy.

Until those conditions are met, Portable will remain in custody.


 

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