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LESBIAN,GAY RIGHTS CONTROVERSY :HOUSE OF REPS ASK TINUBU TO SUSPEND SAMOA AGREEMENT

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Following a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by 88 members, the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the Samoa Agreement until all controversial clauses are thoroughly addressed and clarified.

Representative Aliyu Madaki, who moved the motion during today’s plenary, called his colleague’s attention to a particular clause on “gender equality,” describing it as a potential “Trojan horse” that could contravene the country’s moral values.

He said the clause has raised significant concerns, with critics interpreting it as a possible recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) rights, which conflicts with Nigeria’s strict anti-same-sex marriage laws enacted in 2014 under then-President Goodluck Jonathan.The House, therefore, tasked its relevant committees to investigate the controversial provisions of the agreement to ensure they align with Nigeria’s constitutional, religious, and cultural values.

The Samoa Agreement, signed between Nigeria and the European Union, aims to enhance food security and foster inclusive economic development among other critical areas.

However, its provisions have sparked a wave of online backlash, primarily focused on the perceived inclusion of LGBT rights.

At a press conference on Saturday, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, alongside the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, reassured the public that Nigeria would not enter into any agreement that contradicts the constitution or the cultural and religious sensibilities of its diverse population.

The Samoa Agreement, signed last November by the European Union, its 27 member states, and 79 member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), aims to equip the parties better to address global challenges such as climate change, ocean governance, migration, health, peace, and security.

  • Nigeria signed the agreement on June 28, 2024, although it only came to public attention recently following Minister Bagudu’s disclosure.

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Content creator Uncle Baba arrested for cyberbullying May Yul Edochie, he also said May is HIV positive

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Nollywood Actress and entreprenur May Yul Edochie is responding to Chidi Uzoma, known as Uncle Baba, Baba De Baba, due to some claims he made about her. He also posted a video saying May was trying to harm him and his family. He also accused her of kidnapping his son.

In a post, the actress’s lawyer confirmed that Baba De Baba was taken into custody for cyberstalking, cyberbullying. He added that the arrest happened after two weeks of police observation:

On December 12, we warned Uncle Baba to cease and desists from cyber-stalking Ms. Mary Yul-Edochie. He ignored the warning. On December 17, 20024, a second warning was sent to him. Instead of hiring a lawyer for guidance, he bragged that he was untouchable. He intensified and escalated his attacks. He extended it to us and even to the court official who tried to serve him with court summons.

On January 9, 2025, we filed a criminal petition against him. Since the past two weeks, we tracked his movement. We also identified all the people he called and all the places he moved. The purpose of the tracking was to help the police to locate him and pick him up.

Two days ago, we lured him into believing that he was getting an endorsement contract. He was negotiating the endorsement contract, not knowing that we just want him to submit himself to the police. We simply told him we were a company looking for an Ambassador to promote our product. We told him that we have seen his work and how intelligent he is. He believed us. We asked him how much he would charge for his services. He said he wanted “N10,000,000 plus allowance for each appearance”. We promised to give it to him. We gave him appointment for 11:00am this morning for him to come and sign the contract and receive the initial payment. He came. He walked in on his own. They gave him a chair. They also gave him a pen for the contract he was to sign. When he stretched his hand to take the pen, he was handcuffed and arrested. He is now being processed by the police.

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IG bans Policemen on Mufti from carrying Guns.

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that no police operative should be seen carrying assault arms while dressed in civilian attire.

He also issued a stern warning to all officers regarding breaches of human rights, emphasizing the duty of the Force to uphold these rights.

Speaking during a virtual meeting he convened with strategic police managers, yesterday, Feb. 10, Egbetokun pointed out that he had received various complaints regarding human rights violations through the Force’s complaint channels.

A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi, said the meeting was in a bid to reinforce operational integrity and ensure effective management within the Nigeria Police Force.

He said: “During this critical session, the IGP addressed several pressing issues, which aim to bolster the ethical and professional conduct of police personnel across the nation.

“The IGP states that any conduct violating human rights will not be tolerated and will be met with severe consequences.

“The IGP also warned all tactical squads against the misuse of power and improper dressing, emphasizing the importance of operating in approved uniforms. No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti).

“All tactical squads are to ensure compliance with the standard operating procedure, while properly dressed in the assigned uniform for the particular squad.

“The IGP further emphasized on the indiscriminate transfer of cases without the written approval of the IGP. This conduct is highly prohibited and would no longer be tolerated, as such exposes the parties to unnecessary burdens and delayed justice in their cases.

“The IGP concluded by directing that all ranks must work collaboratively to prevent any irresponsible acts that can tarnish the reputation of the Force.”

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BREAKING: Age-Falsifying Senior Police Officers Threaten IGP Egbetokun, Demand His Retirement Alongside Theirs, Call His Post-Retirement Actions Illegal

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SaharaReporters learnt from police sources on Sunday that Lough, Owohunwa and the other officers invited to appear before the disciplinary committee may be demoted or dismissed outright.

 

Six senior police officers implicated in age falsification and circumventing service regulations are threatening the Nigerian Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, insisting that he must retire along with them.

The six officers are Idowu Owohunwa, Simon Lough, SAN, Benneth Igweh, Aina Emmanuel, Salama Wakili Abdul, and Adepoju Olugbenga.

SaharaReporters reported on Saturday that Egbetokun had ordered these senior police officers who are either over 60 years old or have served for more than 35 years and refused to retire, to appear before a disciplinary committee at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The hearings are scheduled between Monday, February 10, and Thursday, February 13.

Meanwhile, SaharaReporters learnt from police sources on Sunday that Lough, Owohunwa and the other officers invited to appear before the disciplinary committee may be demoted or dismissed outright.

“The goal of the IGP Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) is to reduce the ranks and/or dismiss them outright,” a source said.

Sources also informed SaharaReporters that in addition to refusing to retire unless Egbetokun—who has also surpassed his retirement age—retires with them, the senior officers assert that all actions taken by the police chief (Egbetokun) since his official retirement date on September 4, 2024, are null and void.

They argue that all actions taken by Egbetokun since then are illegal, including his issuance of retirement letters to them, which they have refused to acknowledge.

“The senior police officers invited to appear before a disciplinary committee are threatening the police IG Egbetokun, saying that he must retire along with them since he has also passed his retirement and only saved by the President and the National Assembly,” one of the sources said.

“They also said that every action taken by Egbetokun since last September 4, his official retirement date, is illegal, including, but not limited to, the issuance of retirement letters to them, which they have refused to honour.”

Additionally, the senior police officers have seized upon the directive to appear before the disciplinary committee in their “working dress” as an admission by the police authorities that they are still very much in active service.

“They are also saying that if he ordered them to arrive in uniform for disciplinary action after they have been purportedly retired, then he is accepting that they are still in service,” one of the sources said.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that the police officers and many others were implicated in forgery, falsification, and bypassing service regulations.

Meanwhile, SaharaReporters learnt that almost 500 police officers were implicated in the scandal involving forgery, age falsification, and bypassing service regulations. However, some have quietly retired.

“There are also others who went to the National Industrial Court on Friday, with the IG’s lawyer promising not to retire them,” one of the sources said.

 

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On Saturday, SaharaReporters reported that the Inspector General of Police, Egbetokun, had ordered that the senior police officers who refused to retire should appear before a disciplinary committee.

The police signal dated February 7, 2025 and obtained by SaharaReporters on Saturday, reads, “

“INGENPOL directs you warn and release AP. No. 50645 Idowu Owohunwa, AΡ/ΝΟ. 50703, AIG Benneth Igweh, ΑΡ/ΝΟ. 41704, CP Aina Emmanuel, AP/NO.41741, CP Salama Wakili Abdul, ΑΡ/ΝΟ. 46522, Adepoju Olugbenga Adewole, AP/NO. 57917 DCP Simon Lough, SAN, serving yours to appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC) sitting from 10/02/2025 ΤΟ 13/05/2025.

 

“Time 1000HRS; venue IGP’S Conference Hall, 7th floor, Force Headquarters, Abuja. They are to report in their clean working dress; note daily dress code to be strictly adhered to. Treat as very important please.”

 

On Friday, SaharaReporters exclusively reported that a mutiny was brewing within the Nigeria Police Force, as over 200 senior officers were refusing to retire despite being found to have falsified their birth records.

SaharaReporters learnt that some of the officers had been serving for up to 44 years and that the development had led to tensions between Egbetokun and the Deputy Inspector General of the Federal Investigation Department, Dasuki Galandanchi.

Galandanchi is seeking a two-year extension, citing the precedent set by Egbetokun, who was granted an extension despite being due for retirement last year.

Galandanchi is set to retire next month, but SaharaReporters learnt that the police IG Egbetokun was not keen on having Galandanchi around due to concerns about his personal conduct and behaviour. He has been described as having a reckless lifestyle and a larger-than-life demeanour.

 

“Galandanchi is stating that if he must retire, Egbetokun must also retire,” one of the sources privy to happenings in the Force said.

“He is at war with Egbetokun over the issue and has requested for two-year extension.”

 

On July 23, 2024, SaharaReporters reported that the Nigerian Senate had passed a controversial amendment bill to extend Egbetokun’s tenure beyond September.

The Nigerian Senate passed the Police Act (Amendment) Bill 2024 to amend the Police Act of 2020.

President Bola Tinubu had sent the Police Act Amendment Bill to the House of Representatives, proposing changes to the tenure of the IGP.

 

 

On February 5, SaharaReporters reported that IGP Egbetokun had directed the immediate retirement of senior police officers who had either exceeded the age of 60 or served for more than 35 years.

The directive was outlined in a letter dated February 1, 2025, signed by CP Bode Akinbamilowo, Deputy Force Secretary, on behalf of the Inspector General of Police. It was addressed to Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commandants of Police Staff Colleges in Jos and Kano, Commissioners of Police, and Commandants of Police Colleges nationwide.

The letter is titled “Re: Police Service Commission Decision At Its 1st Extra Ordinary Meeting Of The 6th Management Board On The Regularisation Of Date Of First Appointment Of Cadet ASPs/Inspectors Force Entrants.”

 

It reads, “Attached letter No. CH: 8400.IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.17/90 dates 31st January, 2025 with its attachments received from the Inspector General of Police, Force Headquarters Abuja in respect of the above underlined subject refers.

“I am to convey the directive of the Inspector General of Police that you ensure comprehensive implementation of the decision with emphasis on paragraphs 3 and 4 of the attachment letter under reference.”

The PSC’s decision, referenced in the letter, was previously communicated to the IGP in a letter dated January 31, 2025, and signed by Nnamani Onyemuche, Secretary to the PSC.

Paragraphs 3 and 4 to be given emphasis read: “Accordingly, the Commission at its 1st extraordinary meeting of the 6th Management Board held on Friday 31st January 2025 has approved the immediate retirement of those officers who have spent 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age.

 

“Any omission discovered subsequently on this issue also falls within this approval.”

Paragraph 5 reads: Please implement, inform the affected officers and make replacement for the vacancies thereafter immediately and forward to the commission for its consideration and approval.”

On the list of those who should have retired but still in service going by their dates of enlistment are: Simon Asamber Lough who should have retired on January 8, 2022 going by his date of enlistment.

Others listed include Benneth Chinedu Igweh (January 5, 2023), Akinbayo Olasukami Olasoji, Louis Chike Nwabuwa, Mukar Sule, Adamu Danjuma, Ajao Olusegun, and Iriemi Solomon.

SaharaReporters reported on Friday, January 31, 2025 that the PSC had approved the immediate retirement of senior police officers who were over 60 years old or had served for 35 years.

 

The PSC approved the retirement of the senior officers at its first extraordinary meeting.

Ikechukwu Ani, PSC Head of Press and Public Relations, in a statement on Friday, said the “PSC rose from its first extraordinary meeting with the approval for the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have spent more than 35 years in service and those above 60 years of age”.

 

The Commission Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd), presided over the extraordinary meeting, which also had in attendance Justice Adamu Paul Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court and Hon. Commissioner representing the Judiciary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), Hon. Commissioner representing the Police and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission.

 

Ani said the Commission’s decision had been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for implementation.

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