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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.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced power shut down in International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The power shut down will be between 1am and 4:30 am on 16th Saturday of November.
According to the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Obiageli Orah, the power shut down will only cause minimal disruption to flight operations. The director also apologises for any inconvenience in might cause to the passengers and stakeholders.
Former Director of the Budgetary Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Dr Titus Okunrounmu, advises the federal government to ensure the geopolitical zones specialise in a particular food item.
He gave this statement during an interview with NAN on Friday in Ota. He states that this approach will help the country manage inflation and reduce it.
“If the governments in the six geopolitical zones specialise in the production of one food item, automatically, inflation rate would be reduced to the minimised level.” In addition, Nigerians need to embark on farming to stem the prices of goods and services, which is reflected in the inflation figure.”
The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Attorneys General of several states seeking to abolish the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act.
The suit, initially brought by Attorneys General from 16 states, aimed to challenge the legal establishment of the anti-graft agency. Over time, some states, including Anambra, Ebonyi, and Adamawa, withdrew from the case, while others, such as Imo, Bauchi, and Osun, joined as co-plaintiffs during the October 22 hearing.
The apex court subsequently struck out the suits of the withdrawing states and dismissed the broader case, upholding the EFCC Act.
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