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Jos Based Miners sues IGP Claiming Ten Billion naira Compensation Over Unlawful Arrest of two members

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3 years ago

March 25, 2023

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Two Jos Based Miners Moses Pam Dalyop and Abdulmumuni have dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) before a Jos high court demanding the sum of ten billion nairas (10,000,000 000.00) as compensation for their unlawful arrest, detention, and inconveniences caused to them for period of two days and still counting for no just cause.

Recall that a group of mining professionals in Jos, the Plateau state capital, called on the police authorities to intervene in the illegal arrest and intimidation of two of their members by some police personnel believed to be hired by some foreign expatriates. They alleged that a court had earlier ordered the release of the two men, but the police have refused to heed the order and have given no reason for their action.

Others dragged before the same court alongside IGP are the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Olatunji Disu, Officer in charge of Police intelligence Response Team, Chuangyue Industrial Nig limited and Chen Taohong.

In the suit filed at Jos high court on their behalf by their counsel Gyang Zi Esq, RT Yilwatda Esq, GT Gontur of Gyang Zi &co Knight Firm which was made available to newsmen, the applicants, requested from the court an order declaring the arrest, humiliation, embarrassment, harassment, torture and detention of their clients from the 14th of march 2023 to 15th march this month and still counting as illegal, unlawful and unconditional.

They also requested from the court an order of perpetual injunction restraining the respondents either by themselves, servants, previews or officers from further arresting, torturing , humiliating, harassing, threatening and or further torturing or detaining their clients in connection with this case

They also demanded an order directing the respondents to release their clients from their
im custody forth with.

The grounds upon which the reliefs were sought was that the two business men were arrested on the 13th and 14th of this month by men of the police force intelligence unit and were taken to A Division Police station Jos and later moved to FCT Abuja and detained in the custody of DCP Olatunji Disu Officer in charge of Police Intelligence Response Team.

The two businessmen were arrested based on the complaint of the Chuangyue Industrial Nig LTD and Chen Taohong to the Police Intelligence Response Team IRT.

Counsel to the complainants Gyang Zi who filled the suit at the Jos high court, describes the conduct of the respondents against his clients as a violation of the provision of chapter IV of the constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.

Gyang Zi argued that the detention of his clients has violated their fundamental rights before the eyes of the law.

According to reports gathered by Daily Independent Ellipse Industries Limited and Chuangyue Industrial Nig LTD and Chen Taohong had joint venture agreement which Ellipse Industries Limited is entitled to thirty percent of mined products while Chuangyue Industrial Nig LTD is entitled to 70 percent, but the venture agreement between the parties in dispute later became a subject of misunderstanding leading to the 4th and 5th defendants business partners engaging the men of the Nigeria Police to arrest and detain the applicants.

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NWFL Championship Return to Calabar, Kick Set for July Kick Off

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48 minutes ago

June 26, 2026

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The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship will return to Calabar, Cross River State, for the 2026 edition, two years after the city hosted the second-tier competition in 2024.

In a statement on Thursday, the NWFL spokesperson, Samuel Ahmadu, confirmed this year’s Championship will hold from July 9 to 16, 2026, with 16 participating clubs set to battle for promotion to the NWFL Premiership.

The return of Calabar continues the city’s role in hosting major women’s football events, providing the platform for another competitive promotion race as clubs compete for a place among Nigeria’s elite women’s football teams.

Commenting on the development, NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Modupe Shabi, opened up on the schedule for second tier, with participating clubs, expected to arrive on Thursday, July 9, 2026, ahead of the commencement of activities.

Before then, Shabi also revealed that teams will be divided into four groups following a draw conducted on Monday, June 29, 2026, with full group details and access information communicated to the clubs.

The tournament schedule will begin with the pre-match meeting scheduled for Friday, July 10, before the competition officially kicks off on Saturday, July 11, with Matchday 1 featuring eight matches across two venues.

Following a rest day on Sunday, July 12, teams will return for Matchday 2 on Monday, July 13, with another eight fixtures across two venues.

The group stage will conclude with Matchday 3 on Tuesday, July 14, before another rest day on Wednesday, July 15, ahead of the decisive Matchday 4 play-off fixtures on Thursday, July 16.

At the end of the competition, the two best-performing teams will earn promotion to the NWFL Premiership, while the three lowest-ranked teams will drop to the NWFL Nationwide division.

The NWFL management has urged all participating clubs to strictly adhere to the competition regulations, schedules and directives as preparations continue for the 2026 NWFL Championship.

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NITDA, Meta partner to strengthen youth online safety

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2 hours ago

June 26, 2026

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with Meta to promote responsible digital citizenship and protect young Nigerians online.

The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, disclosed the partnership at the Youth Safety Summit organised by Meta on Thursday.

At the summit, held in Abuja, Meta, in partnership with NITDA and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, also launched the Youth Online Safety Campaign and My Digital World 2.0.

The stakeholders at the summit, including government officials, civil society organisations, educators, and industry leaders, deliberated on strategies to create a safer digital environment for young people.

Represented by Ahmed Tambuwal, acting director of NITDA’s Digital Literacy and Capacity Building Department, Mr Inuwa said the agency remained committed to ensuring that young people enjoy safe, positive, and age-appropriate online experiences.

He noted that NITDA’s ongoing nationwide digital literacy programmes would receive a significant boost through its collaboration with Meta, particularly in advancing online safety education among young Nigerians.

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According to him, the partnership seeks to integrate online safety education into the school system, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values required to use digital technologies safely, responsibly, and productively.

Stakeholders at the event emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies, technology companies, educators, and civil society groups to address emerging online risks and promote digital well-being among young people.

The initiatives are expected to enhance digital literacy, strengthen online safety awareness, and support efforts to create a more secure and inclusive digital ecosystem for Nigerian youths.