Christmas Crime Commited by Minors Abuja Theft Thwarted by the police Minors to be Rehabilitated The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended four minors accused of stealing iron rods and building materials from an uncompleted construction site in the Guzape area of Abuja. The suspects, identified as Matthew Vincent (15), Timothy Shedrack (15), … Read more
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), clarified that there is no legal prohibition in Nigeria against prosecuting minors, addressing misconceptions following the recent arraignment of minors and other protesters on treason charges. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the Law Corridor’s new office in Katampe, Abuja, Fagbemi … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu ordered the release of minors who were facing treason charges, citing humanitarian reasons for the decision. Shettima explained that, despite the presence of video and photographic evidence of some protesters’ actions — including footage allegedly uploaded by the individuals themselves — the President chose … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has completed the necessary documentation to release individuals detained in connection with the #EndBadGovernance protests, including minors facing treason charges. Sources indicate that these detainees are scheduled to be released at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. SaharaReporters confirmed late … Read more
14-Year-Old Girl DIes In Hotel Room, After Lodging With 17-year-old Boyfriend In Bayelsa. The boyfriend, Lucky Okubo, has been arrested by Bayelsa State police over alleged murder. The police have launched a discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding Shallon’s death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 14-year-old girl named Shallon Ebitare tragically passed away in a … Read more
US Enforces Social Media Age Limit: Minors Under 14 Restricted Teens 14-15 need parental consent to register on platforms. Law requires platforms to delete under-14 accounts; violators face fines. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill prohibiting minors under 14 from accessing social media within the state. Teenagers aged 14 … Read more
Four minors and a milk seller have been raped in Maiduguri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that four children, two aged four, six and seven, and a Fulani pasteurised milk seller were raped within the last quarter of 2021 by one Abubakar Baba, 27 in Maiduguri, Borno state. The Commissioner of Police, Borno State, Abdu Usman, … Read more
He said that the abducted girls were later released after the abductors had carnal knowledge of them EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked Nuku village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Spokesman of Kwara Command … Read more