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Nigeria Police Clarifies Legal Age for Prosecution Amid Outcry Over Minors’ Court Arraignment

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The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that anyone over the age of seven can legally face court charges if found culpable.

This statement, issued by police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, was in response to public criticism over the recent arraignment of 67 minors in Abuja, accused of treason and public property damage during an “End Bad Governance” protest.

In an interview with Channels TV, Adejobi explained, “Those below age seven cannot be criminally liable. Once above seven, a person can be charged, though certain procedures must be followed.”

He added that none of the charged minors are younger than 13, which legally qualifies them for court proceedings under the Children and Young Persons Act.


 

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FAAN Reassures Nigerians Amid Ebola Concerns

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It has been reported that the Ebola virus is rising again and there have been some cases. This has caused fear in many, with talks of different viruses spreading.

Amid this concern, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) reassured the people that no trace of Ebola has been confirmed in the country, despite the outbreak in Africa.

FAAN shared that they have been on the lookout for travellers who may have symptoms, and so far there is none.


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JAMB Releases Withheld Results of 279 Students

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It has been reported that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has finally released the withheld results of 279 students.

It can be recalled that some results were held due to investigations of cheating. Some results proved to have traces of malpractice and were cancelled, but the ones without traces have been released and the students can finally move on.

JAMB also shared additional advice for students that might have not seen theirs: “Candidates whose results have not yet been released are advised to check their status by sending UTMERESULT to 55019 or 66019 using the same phone number used for registration to view their released results.”


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Goodluck Jonathan Reportedly Linked to 2027 Presidential Race

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It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.

It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.

This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.

However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.


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