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How NMA, lawyers forced DSS to release Nnamdi Kanu’s doctor after detention in Abuja, Lagos – IPOB

Daily Post Nigeria

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July 6, 2026

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The Indigenous People of Biafra has described the recent arrest of Nnamdi Kanu’s personal physician, Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, as a desperate attempt by the Nigerian government to cover up ‘medical and legal fraud’ in the IPOB leader’s trial. Aghaji, who was arrested at his residence in Independence Layout, Enugu, on Friday, had issued an independent [] How NMA, lawyers forced DSS to release Nnamdi Kanu’s doctor after detention in Abuja, Lagos – IPOB

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Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

NMA secures bail for Prof. Martin Aghaji after DSS arrest over alleged economic crime

By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has secured the release on bail of renowned consultant cardiac surgeon, Prof. (Dr.) Martin Aghaji, after he was arrested and detained by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged economic crime. Aghaji was arrested at his residence in Enugu on Thursday, July 2, [] The post NMA secures bail for Prof. Martin Aghaji after DSS arrest over alleged economic crime appeared first on Vanguard News.

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· Jun 30, 2026

Court grants Sowore N200m bail, lists fresh conditions

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, granted bail to online publisher and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.Aside a N200 million bail with two sureties, one of them must be a traditional ruler in Sowore’s community inEse-Odo Local Government Area in Ondo State. The second surety, the court ruled, must have The post Court grants Sowore N200m bail, lists fresh conditions appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

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· Jun 23, 2026

Kuje Prison: Home to Nigeria's top political figures and secrets, full list

Justice Mohammed Umar remands activist Omoyele Sowore at Kuje Correctional Centre. Discover the high-profile Nigerians who have been housed there.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

Lagos court jails man, fines company over N822m oil supply fraud

A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Minnis Uchenna Howard and his company, Howard Minnis Asset Management Limited, over the fraudulent conversion of N822,422,260 meant for the purchase of base oil. The conviction followed the successful prosecution of the case by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic [] Lagos court jails man, fines company over N822m oil supply fraud

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 3, 2026

DSS Arraigns Five over Alleged Concealment of Silva’s Whereabouts

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five associates of former Minister of Petroleum and former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of concealing his whereabouts. The defendants Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifie Suobite were brought before Justice Peter Lifu [] The post DSS Arraigns Five over Alleged Concealment of Silva’s Whereabouts appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "How NMA, lawyers forced DSS to release Nnamdi Kanu’s doctor after detention in Abuja, Lagos – IPOB": Vanguard News — NMA secures bail for Prof. Martin Aghaji after DSS arrest over alleged economic crime. Dateline Nigeria — Court grants Sowore N200m bail, lists fresh conditions. Legit.ng — Kuje Prison: Home to Nigeria's top political figures and secrets, full list. Daily Post Nigeria — Lagos court jails man, fines company over N822m oil supply fraud. Voice of Nigeria — DSS Arraigns Five over Alleged Concealment of Silva’s Whereabouts