Anambra Government Threatens Arrest Over Fake News Circulation

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed outrage over the illegal detention of minors, the incarceration of mentally ill persons without treatment, and the deplorable welfare conditions in correctional facilities across the country. The government condemned these practices as violations of human rights and called for immediate reforms to address overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, and unlawful detentions. Specific facilities or timelines for action were not mentioned in the initial report.

The Federal Government has announced plans to arraign suspects involved in the tragic attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, nearly three years after the incident that left many dead and injured. The delay in prosecution has drawn criticism from various quarters, with calls for faster judicial processes to ensure justice for victims of terrorism and violent crimes in Nigeria.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid on a hotel within the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, arresting several suspected internet fraudsters. The operation, carried out based on credible intelligence, targeted individuals believed to be involved in cybercrime and other financial fraud activities. The EFCC has not released the exact number of arrests or the identities of the suspects, but the agency reiterated its commitment to combating internet fraud across the country. This raid is part of a broader effort to curb the rising incidence of cybercrime in Nigeria.