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BREAKING: Court refuses to dismiss terrorism charges against Fubara’s CoS, Edison Ehie
Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the plea to dismiss terrorism charges against five supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. On Friday, the judge turned down the request made by Hon Edison Ehie, the current Chief of Staff to the governor, to terminate the charges.
The court asserted that Ehie, who previously served as the factional Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, lacked the legal authority to seek the dismissal of the charges. Justice Olajuwon supported the arguments presented by the counsel to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Simon Lough, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who stated that Ehie could not make any application until he appears in court to enter his plea for the terrorism charges.
Ehie, represented by his lawyer, Oluwole Aladedoye SAN, had applied for the dismissal of the criminal charges on various grounds. He contended that the Federal High Court in Abuja lacked jurisdiction to hear the trial since the alleged offenses occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Additionally, he claimed that he had not been indicted by the police for any offense.
However, the court rejected Ehie’s request, emphasizing that he had not yet appeared before the court to enter his plea. The police lawyer cited Section 396 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act ACJA 2015.
In a brief ruling, Justice Olajuwon dismissed the former Speaker’s request and upheld the arguments put forth by the IGP. The judge noted that the charge sheet indicated that Ehie was at large and not listed on the charges as required by law. Justice Olajuwon advised the Chief of Staff to either surrender to the police or appear in court to enter a plea before making any applications.
The charges involve five defendants – Chime Eguma Ezebalike, Prince Lukman Oladele, Kenneth Goodluck Kpasa, Osiga Donald, and Ochueja Thankgod. The 7-count charges accuse the defendants of committing terrorism offenses by invading, vandalizing, and burning down the Rivers State House of Assembly during the political crisis in Port Harcourt in October of the previous year.
Convicted billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, and his co-accused Joseph Emeka, have requested a plea bargain in their high-profile kidnapping case.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State lead counsel, Mr. Yusuf Sule, disclosed the plea bargain request to the court on Thursday during the case’s call for re-arraignment. The case is being heard by Justice Adenike Cokers of the Ikeja High Court.
Evans and Emeka were scheduled to be re-arraigned on an amended five-count charge, including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit felony to wit: kidnapping, and attempted murder.
Sule informed the court, “The case was for re-arraignment, but I am aware that the defendants have applied for a plea.”
The prosecutor also noted that the plea bargain terms are being reviewed by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN).
Peruvian Health Minister Cesar Vasquez has classified transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals as mentally ill.
On May 10, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Health Minister Cesar Vasquez, and Minister of Economy and Finance Arista Arbildo signed a decree. This decree states that transsexualism, dual-role transvestism, gender identity disorder in childhood, other gender identity disorders, and egodystonic sexual orientation are all categorized as mental health problems.
Cesar Vasquez explained that the decree was necessary for Peru’s public health services to ensure comprehensive medical attention for mental health issues.
The decree has sparked outrage among the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community, which has labeled it discriminatory.
A medical researcher at Lima’s Scientific University of the South noted that although the decree might have been well-intentioned, it shows a lack of understanding of complex LGBT issues and potentially opens the door to conversion therapy.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has singled out captain Bruno Fernandes as the only senior player the club should retain at Old Trafford this summer.
Rooney urged the Red Devils to conduct a major clear-out of players during the summer transfer window.
This recommendation follows Fernandes’ key role in Manchester United’s crucial 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Speaking to Sky Sports (via United in Focus), Rooney stated:
“He is the one player with quality and fight in him. I would keep the young players and Bruno, but all the other players need to go. There has to be a massive clear-out. It’s not going to happen in one year, but over the next couple of years.”
He added, “To compete with Man City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, they need better players.”
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