Abba Kyari in Trouble as Court issues Fresh Order on Cocaine Case Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and his co-defendants must open their defence in the ongoing drug trafficking case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The ruling, delivered on Friday, April 11, followed a series of no-case submissions filed by the defendants, which the court dismissed. Justice Nwite held that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case against the embattled officer and his co-accused. Kyari, a former Head of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), was arrested on February 14, 2022, after the NDLEA declared him wanted over alleged involvement with an international drug cartel. He is standing trial alongside four other police officers—ACP Sunday J. Ubua, ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirgba, and Inspector John Nuhu—on charges of conspiracy to deal in 17.55kg of cocaine, unlawful dealing, and tampering with evidence. The defendants were arraigned on March 7, 2022, alongside two suspected drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne, who were apprehended at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. While Kyari and the four officers pleaded not guilty, Umeibe and Ezenwanne pleaded guilty and were subsequently convicted. Following the closure of the NDLEA’s case, the defence team filed a no-case submission, arguing that the evidence presented was insufficient for conviction. However, in five separate rulings, Justice Nwite disagreed. “Assuming without conceding that the defendants were charged with a quantity of cocaine either less or more than 17.55kg, it does not negate the fact that prima facie evidence exists showing the 1st defendant dealt with or tampered with cocaine,” the judge stated in his ruling on Kyari’s application. The court has adjourned the matter to May 21, 2025, for the defendants to open their defence #news #politics

Press TV: ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Ahead of the April 12 talks in Oman, US envoy Witkoff claims the Trump administration is open to concessions with Iran, but only within strict so-called 'red lines', while Tehran warns threats could derail diplomacy. en.mdn.tv/8PAK ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As the Israelis wage genocide in gaza, the US expands its war footprint, bombing yemen in a show of force that targets civilians. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/17-us-airstrikes-hit-yemen-as-leadership-affirms-support-for Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Trump administration has officially ended temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson announced Friday. Roughly 14,600 Afghans will lose TPS protections in May, while around 7,900 Cameroonians will face termination in June. The TPS program shields migrants from deportation to war-torn countries or those facing natural disasters and grants them work authorization. However, the Trump administration has argued that the TPS has been misused to allow migrants to remain in the US indefinitely, making its rollback part of a wider crackdown on immigration. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Yemeni rallies, which reaffirmed Yemen’s firm solidarity with Palestine, issued a statement declaring, “We will not let Gaza down, and we will not leave its people alone. We say again: you are not alone.” https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/millions-flood-yemen-chanting--we-will-not-abandon-gaza ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) France opens legal case against Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and top officials over genocide, ethnic cleansing & crimes against humanity targeting Alawite civilians. Over 30,000 displaced, thousands killed. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/french-group-sues-syria-s-al-sharaa--ministers--for-alawite ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Earlier in the day, Yemeni forces targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and hostile warships in the northern Red Sea using cruise missiles and drones. en.mdn.tv/8PAP ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Witkoff proposed that the quickest way to broker a ceasefire would be for Washington to formally acknowledge Russia's claim over four contested regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/witkoff-urges-trump-to-recognize-russian-control-for-ukraine Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff suggested that the quickest path to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would be for the United States to formally recognize Russia’s claim over four disputed regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. The recommendation followed Witkoff’s trip to Saint Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Talks reportedly focused on possible avenues for ending the war. Sources say the envoy had also met privately with Dmitriev in Washington days earlier before presenting the proposal to Trump. General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, was in attendance and opposed the idea, stating, “Kiev would never agree to simply give up its claim on the four regions.” Sarah Wilkinson (Twitter) Any adult Palestinian male in Gaza - kill, shoot to kill: for women and children, shoot, then drive away, that was the order, israeli troops testify US judge rules pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/us-judge-rules-pro-palestine-activist-mahmoud-khalil-can-be-deported?traffic_source=rss Donald Trump's administration is pushing to deport Khalil over his participation in pro-Palestine university protests. ‘Extremely troubling’: Judge questions why US cannot locate deported man https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/extremely-troubling-judge-questions-why-us-cannot-locate-deported-man?traffic_source=rss Trump administration says it needs more time to plan return of man who was mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison.

Press TV: ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Ahead of the April 12 talks in Oman, US envoy Witkoff claims the Trump administration is open to concessions with Iran, but only within strict so-called 'red lines', while Tehran warns threats could derail diplomacy. en.mdn.tv/8PAK ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) As the Israelis wage genocide in gaza, the US expands its war footprint, bombing yemen in a show of force that targets civilians. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/17-us-airstrikes-hit-yemen-as-leadership-affirms-support-for ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The US tariffs come at a particularly sensitive time for Africa, as the continent faces a decline in development assistance. en.mdn.tv/8P9R Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Trump administration has officially ended temporary deportation protections for thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson announced Friday. Roughly 14,600 Afghans will lose TPS protections in May, while around 7,900 Cameroonians will face termination in June. The TPS program shields migrants from deportation to war-torn countries or those facing natural disasters and grants them work authorization. However, the Trump administration has argued that the TPS has been misused to allow migrants to remain in the US indefinitely, making its rollback part of a wider crackdown on immigration. ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) The Yemeni rallies, which reaffirmed Yemen’s firm solidarity with Palestine, issued a statement declaring, “We will not let Gaza down, and we will not leave its people alone. We say again: you are not alone.” https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/millions-flood-yemen-chanting--we-will-not-abandon-gaza ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) France opens legal case against Syria’s interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa and top officials over genocide, ethnic cleansing & crimes against humanity targeting Alawite civilians. Over 30,000 displaced, thousands killed. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/french-group-sues-syria-s-al-sharaa--ministers--for-alawite ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Earlier in the day, Yemeni forces targeted the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman and hostile warships in the northern Red Sea using cruise missiles and drones. en.mdn.tv/8PAP ‌Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Witkoff proposed that the quickest way to broker a ceasefire would be for Washington to formally acknowledge Russia's claim over four contested regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/witkoff-urges-trump-to-recognize-russian-control-for-ukraine Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) According to Reuters, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff suggested that the quickest path to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire would be for the United States to formally recognize Russia’s claim over four disputed regions: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. The recommendation followed Witkoff’s trip to Saint Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund. Talks reportedly focused on possible avenues for ending the war. Sources say the envoy had also met privately with Dmitriev in Washington days earlier before presenting the proposal to Trump. General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s Special Envoy for Russia and Ukraine, was in attendance and opposed the idea, stating, “Kiev would never agree to simply give up its claim on the four regions.” Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) At least 5 children and 3 adults have died from cholera in #SouthSudan while trying to reach medical care amid recent #US foreign aid cuts. According to Save the Children, these lives were lost following the shutdown of essential healthcare services. Many #Cholera deaths in South Sudan are going unreported. The true scale of the disaster is being hidden due to the lack of resources and access to accurate reporting mechanisms. The lack of data and oversight also makes it harder to mobilize the international community. Those who died had to walk for hours under the scorching sun to reach the nearest health facility still in operation, many of which were overwhelmed and lacking in supplies. Their deaths highlight just how vital accessible healthcare is, especially during major health crises. The brunt of these aid cuts is being borne by the most vulnerable, people who simply cannot manage the dangerous journey to get the help they need. Read more: en.mdn.tv/8P7E Washington Chose St. Petersburg Over RamsteinThe political facade of the pro-Kiev coalition is crumbling as Western support wavers and Ukrainian forces face irreversible defeats on the battlefield. The latest Ramstein meeting, now co-chaired by Germany and Britain without the dominant U.S. presence, underscored the growing fatigue among Ukraine’s backers.Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin refused to attend in person, joining only via video link—a clear signal of Washington’s diminishing enthusiasm to pay for war in Europe. The desperate Ukrainian leader could not claim anything new except to demand more weapons, especially air defense systems, in particular, American Patriot systems. Germany’s pledge of IRIS-T systems, a handful of missiles, and outdated Leopard tanks only highlighted Europe’s inability to sustain meaningful military aid without Washington. The absence of substantial commitments from other participants confirmed what many already suspected: Ukraine’s arsenal is running dry, and its allies are losing interest.Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes diplomacy between Moscow and Washington has sent shockwaves through Kiev. Reports of Trump’s envoy, Steven Witkoff, coming to St. Petersburg to meet with President Putin have fueled panic. The lack of official denials from Russia and the vague statements about “diplomatic engagement” only deepen the assurance that Ukraine’s fate is being decided without its input. The recent U.S.-Russia consultations in Istanbul, which deliberately avoided any mention of Ukraine in their bland official readouts, further suggest a looming backroom deal. Ukrainian experts fear that Washington and Moscow are negotiating a ceasefire at Kiev’s expense, with Zelensky’s regime increasingly seen as an obstacle to peace rather than a partner.On the frontlines, the situation is even more dire. Russian forces have crushed Ukraine’s incursions into Kursk and Belgorod, with the remnants of ground down Ukrainian brigades now fleeing in disarray. The strategic Gornal Monastery turned into a stronghold where Ukrainian troops had dug in, is now being abandoned under relentless Russian fire. Drone footage confirms columns of retreating soldiers scrambling toward Sumy, only to face artillery barrages and executions by their own nationalist “barrier troops” for desertion. Meanwhile, the Russian army is already in control of at least four Ukrainian settlements in this direction.With Russian troops just 25 km away from Sumy, a full-scale offensive looms. Ukrainian generals admit that they lack the reserves to hold the line, as Moscow’s forces are establishing a buffer zone near its border. Unconfirmed reports of North Korean troops bolstering the Russian assaults have further demoralized Kiev’s exhausted army.As Washington and Moscow inch toward negotiations, Zelensky’s regime faces annihilation—both militarily, under Russia’s impending summer offensive, and politically, as the West abandons its failed proxy. The only question left is whether Kiev’s surrender will be negotiated over its head or dictated on the battlefield.https://southfront.press/washington-chose-st-petersburg-over-ramstein/ Al Mayadeen English (Twitter) Speaking ahead of planned US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump's "ultimate goal and the ultimate objective is to ensure that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon." While "the president believes in diplomacy, direct talks, talking directly in the same room in order to achieve that goal," Leavitt maintained that Trump has clearly communicated to Iran and his national security team that "all options are on the table and Iran has a choice to make." Otherwise, "There will be all hell to pay," the White House Press Secretary stated. A big bomb, FAB-1500 M-54, fell precisely and exploded powerfully on the concentration of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Refractory Plant's building in Chasov Yar (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chasovyar) causing a large cloud of impact in the air. Russian military channels released a short video on April 10, 2025, Russian Aerospace Forces supported by air reconnaissance, launched a powerful attack in the morning with aerial bomb, following reports in recent days about large NATO-Kiev reinforcements, sent only to defend several city blocks in ChasovYar, but the new buildup of troops and equipment was confirmed to be burned by Russia. Apparently, the Russian 1500 kg aerial bomb came early, even before the enemy group started their morning with a cup of coffee. The latest map on April 11 of the city center of Chasov Yar, shows a picture of what it really looks like, the Refractory Plant was previously unsecured and claimed to be controlled by Ukraine, but Russia is now bombing it and securing over the block. Ukrainian media did not mention anything, that Zelensky in panic was using all his last efforts, to try to stop the Russian Armed Forces there. However, this time 26 Ukrainian soldiers, two pickup trucks, food, and ammunition, were reportedly completely destroyed by a single large bomb explosion, in the last days of Chasov Yar, similar to the last battles for Bakhmut, or Artemovsk. Kiev, can no longer speak up abaout a city, only holding positions in several high-rise buildings, because Russian forces control almost all of their group's logistical communications. Any Ukrainian reinforcements that come are immediately destroyed, and it seems, that there is nothing left to conquer for a long time for Chasov Yar!Mirrored - MILITARY TUBE TODAY To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net (https://gibraltar-messenger.net/) These idiots still can't figure this out! They're gone.SourcesOriginally procured from Covid BC:https://x.com/tulloch1978/status/1910672464859869295https://x.com/mcs_pyhttps://www.facebook.com/mariacristinasanabria/https://www.facebook.com/james.distefano.967/Mirrored - The Kurgan Report Daniella Weiss nominated for Nobel Peace Prize!?Further Info:Israeli settler organization's “Nachala” Daniella Weiss said Palestinians have lost the right to live in Gaza!:https://www.brighteon.com/0c2c5c42-c4e2-494c-8ea6-c28a4284832eDaniella Weiss “Arabs Will Not Stay in Gaza Strip”:https://www.brighteon.com/4d3b6803-87aa-4321-aa60-824c09e3750cFormer Mayor of Kedumim and Israeli settler leader Daniella Weiss says an army of settlers is ready to occupy Gaza and build new illegal settlements:https://www.brighteon.com/8eb9caf5-fc23-404b-a722-89845558f6b9Source @Real World News To survive what is coming, read/study: https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net (https://thewayhomeorfacethefire.net/)https://christs.net/The Gibraltar Messenger : https://gibraltar-messenger.net/

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Otukpo 2027 Benue Politics: Know Your Politicians Now During Fulani, Suffering, Insecurity, Hunger etc Ahead of 2027. How Did you know the Following Politicians? How did they Disappoint or Impress you? How have they helped you in Life? Will you Re-elect them in 2027? I want to Write something (good, bad, beautiful & ugly) ahead of 2027. But findings revealed that Ngbede John Ilodu of the Agatu PDP has a big hand in the Water Scarcity in Otukpo and Lack of Portable Water in Agatu as a former Commissioner of Water Resources (corruption and money embezzlement). Tied to Otobi and Oyongo Water Works Failure Conspiracy in Idomaland. Youths should know politicians before killing themselves and relatives for them in 2027. Youths should now avoid blind loyalty ahead of 2027. Their children and slay queens are now enjoying themselves abroad and Abuja forever. Please measure their performance so far with the fear of God. The list below is inconclusive. Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia Samuel Ode Samuel Ortom Omale Omale Patrick Abba Moro Ojotu Ojema Ngbede Ilodu John David Mark Late Adejo Ogiri Late Solomon Agidani James Melvin Ejeh Philip Agbese Titus Zam Dickson Tarkighir Asema Achado Blessing Onyeche Onuh Lami Danladi Edoh Godwin Abu Umoru Abu James -Apa Elias Audu @highlight @friends @followers @everyone Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia Sahara Reporters Elvo John Nigerian Tribune Meddy Olotu Imanoel Edoh Timothy SUN News Punch Newspapers Pamela Ogbonnaya United Nations News Everyone Products Adai Pius Edwin Ododo United Nations Human Rights Human Rights Radio. Human Rights Campaign Human Rights Defenders and Access to Justice Advocacy Centre Human Rights Watch Brekete Family Human Right Radio & TV Abuja Fans Human Rights Foundation (HRF) #benuesouthyouth #FixOtobiWater #otukpocrisis #zonecwatch #zonecdeservesbetter #otukponeedswater #idomarising #Benuesouth #idomavoice #JusticeforAPA

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Buba Galadima Exposes Plot To Impose Emergency Rule In Northern State Without Tinubu’s Approval A prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has claimed that there was a plot by certain individuals to destabilize Kano State and push the federal government into declaring a state of emergency in the state. Speaking on Jigsaw, a political program aired on AIT on Tuesday, Galadima alleged that those behind the plot were doing so without the knowledge of President Bola Tinubu. “On the Kano situation, because unknown to him, and I can beat my chest that he didn’t know, Tinubu didn’t know what happened, what was arranged,” he said. Galadima further claimed that the scheme involved setting up both the Kano state government and the Emir to create a situation that would justify the declaration of a state of emergency. “There was a grand design to set up the Kano state government, including the Emir, such that they could declare a state of emergency,” he added. He also mentioned that the plan included a high-level meeting in Abuja and the intentional absence of a key individual, who was being positioned to become the Emir of Kano. “There was a meeting in a senior official of government’s house in this Abuja, and the man that was supposed to be appointed Emir was sent to Umrah, and as I speak to you now, he is in Saudi Arabia,” Galadima said. According to him, the plot was for the Emir to be detained in Abuja upon his arrival, with the military on standby to declare the throne vacant. “Their thinking is that once the Emir is invited today, he will be detained in Abuja. Once he’s detained, the military will be put on alert and the throne will be declared vacant,” he alleged. When asked to name the individual in question, Galadima declined to do so. “No, I don’t want to mention names. Go and find out who is in Saudi Arabia out of the princes in Kano. Everybody in Nigeria knows what is happening,” he responded. This revelation came shortly after Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), withdrew an invitation to Muhammadu Sanusi, the Emir of Kano, to appear at the police force headquarters in Abuja. The police had earlier invited Sanusi for questioning over alleged killings during the recent Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. #news #politics #nigeria

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Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Slams N5.1 Billion Defamation Suit Against Senator Nwaebonyi Suspended Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District in Kogi State, has filed a N5.1 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. The lawsuit, marked Suit No: CV/1359/25, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, through her legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Michael Jonathan Numa. In the filing, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Senator Nwaebonyi made defamatory remarks against her during a live appearance on Channels Television's *Sunrise Daily* on March 6, 2025. According to her, Nwaebonyi falsely referred to her as a “gold digger,” “habitual liar,” and “habitual blackmailer.” She contends that the statements were “false, malicious, defamatory, and actionable per se,” and that they have caused significant reputational damage and emotional distress. The suspended senator further claims the defamatory remarks lowered her image before the public, leading to embarrassment and reputational harm. Filed by Writ of Summons under Order 2 Rule 2 of the FCT High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025, the suit was officially submitted on April 7, 2025. Among the reliefs sought, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is asking the court to declare that the statements made by Nwaebonyi do not constitute a lawful exercise of freedom of speech. She is demanding multiple declarations, injunctions, and monetary compensation, including: - A declaration that the statements made during the March 6, 2025, *Sunrise Daily* interview — describing her as a “gold digger,” “habitual liar,” and “habitual blackmailer” — are false, malicious, and defamatory, having caused harm to her reputation. - A declaration that additional remarks made during a March 3, 2025, interview on Arise News TV, in which Nwaebonyi allegedly said she was “a mother of six from different men,” are also defamatory, malicious, and injurious to her character and public image. - A declaration concerning statements made in a YouTube video — [link](https://youtu.be/fzo4O6zhMPM?si=Nhl9-2pVYIzU22) — where Nwaebonyi allegedly said: “This woman is spoiling game for women who want to enter politics. Are you the only woman in Nigeria, Senator Natasha!? What is wrong with you?” - A further declaration regarding another video — [News Central TV report](https://youtu.be/nXaok-O5ni8?si=guLUAR-IIFOQRh) — published on March 27, 2025, in which Nwaebonyi allegedly claimed that Akpoti-Uduaghan blackmailed her current husband into marrying her under duress and accused her of falsely alleging sexual harassment against Reno Omokri during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. She claims these publications were “false, malicious, unjustified, injurious, scornful, distasteful, and unsavory,” exposing her to ridicule both nationally and internationally. The senator is seeking: - A perpetual injunction restraining Nwaebonyi and his affiliates from making further defamatory remarks. - A court order compelling Nwaebonyi to retract his statements and publish an unreserved apology in at least two national newspapers and on all platforms where the defamatory remarks were made. - N5 billion in aggravated and exemplary damages. - Post-judgment interest on the awarded sum at 10% per annum until fully paid. - An additional N100 million as the cost of legal action. She is also asking the court to grant any further orders it deems appropriate.