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Nigeria Police Detain 76 Protest Suspects, Promise Justice While Respecting Their Rights
In a significant legal development, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned 76 individuals, levelling charges that include terrorism, arson, and treasonable felony.
These charges, which stem from incidents involving the destruction of public property and acts seen as threats to national security, underscore the serious nature of the accusations.
However, while upholding its commitment to justice, the NPF has emphasized a balanced approach—one that respects due process and individual rights, highlighting the Force’s dedication to managing such cases within the framework of the rule of law.
According to the NPF’s recent statement, the suspects were brought before the court, where they were formally charged and subsequently remanded.
This legal step is intended to ensure accountability while allowing the legal process to unfold transparently.
Throughout this period, the Police have reportedly taken measures to uphold the basic rights of the detainees, such as providing access to essential medical care and other necessities.
The NPF, in this instance, aims to assure both the suspects and the public that every individual in custody is treated humanely, regardless of the charges they face.
In a surprising moment during the proceedings, six of the suspects allegedly rushed out of the court unexpectedly and fainted, an incident that some in the media speculated might have been staged to draw public sympathy.
In response, medical attention was provided swiftly, underlining the Police Force’s commitment to safeguarding the health and welfare of all individuals in its custody, irrespective of the allegations against them.
This incident, now under the media spotlight, demonstrates how the NPF strives to handle detainees’ needs even in complex situations.
The Nigeria Police Force also emphasized its duty to uphold justice while remaining attentive to individual rights, particularly concerning younger detainees.
According to Nigerian law, once individuals reach the age of criminal responsibility, they are expected to answer for their actions, regardless of age.
This stance mirrors practices in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, where young people are still held accountable if they commit serious crimes.
In each case, the NPF has assured the public that it approaches such situations with empathy, ensuring that human rights standards are carefully respected.
The Force encouraged the public to view the case fairly, reminding everyone that the ongoing legal processes would be handled openly, with justice as the primary aim.
The NPF’s recent statement shared on their official account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) reiterated this balanced approach, underscoring the Force’s alignment with best practices that respect human dignity while upholding the rule of law.
With a pledge to follow a path that is both lawful and humane, the NPF remains focused on an objective pursuit of justice, reassuring the public that all actions taken will be in line with Nigerian law and international standards.
Saudi Arabia Sleeping Prince, Prince Al-Waleed, makes headlines as he celebrates his 36th birthday while still in a long time coma.
It can be noted that the young prince got into a come back in 2005 after he was diagnosed with brain hemorrhage from a devastating car crash.
Since then the prince has been hooked on to life support in hopes for returning. Despite the many advisers that have stated to let him go, his father, Prince Khaled bin Tala, has refused.
He shares his belief that his son will return “If God had wanted him to die in the accident, he would have been in his grave now.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims that it posted candidates outside their chosen examination centres for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, made it clear that the board values the convenience of candidates and ensures that everyone sits for the exam in a location they selected among the available Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres.
He explained that candidates have the full right to choose their preferred examination town during registration, and JAMB simply assigns them to a centre within that town.
Benjamin pointed fingers at some secondary school owners and candidates who, according to him, continue to mislead and extort parents by spreading false stories.
“Let’s be clear: candidates pick their preferred town during registration, and JAMB posts them to a centre in that town,” he said. “The rumours that candidates are being sent to places they didn’t choose are completely false and only aimed at damaging the board’s image.”
To prove JAMB’s seriousness, Benjamin announced a financial reward for anyone who can provide solid evidence of a candidate posted outside their selected town. He also stated that any such proof should be sent within 96 hours to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) through WhatsApp at 08056003030, allowing an independent body to handle the verification.
Speaking further, he compared the exam day procedures to what is expected at airports. “If passengers can be told to arrive at the airport two hours before a flight, then it’s reasonable to ask candidates to arrive at CBT centres 90 minutes before their exam for verification purposes,” he said.
He pointed out that many parents do not realise that early arrival helps handle important processes before the exams begin.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the past eighteen months are tough but already yielding positive results.
Cardoso made this known in excerpts released after the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C. He said Nigeria’s delegation attended the meetings to showcase the economic steps taken under Tinubu’s leadership.
According to him, the country has strengthened its monetary buffers and is now in a better position to withstand external shocks. He assured Nigerians that although the reforms are not easy, they are pushing the economy from a place of weakness toward one of growing strength.
Since 2023, Tinubu’s government has rolled out major reforms like liberalising the foreign exchange market and removing fuel subsidies. Under Cardoso’s leadership, new measures like the FX code, the Electronic Foreign Exchange System (EFEMS), and the recapitalisation of the financial system were also introduced.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s inflation dropped to 23.18 percent in March 2025, while the interest rate stood at 27.50 percent in February, even as the cost of living remained high.
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