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NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2020

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JOMOG NEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2020.

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THE NATION

Arrest and imprisonment ruined my crayfish business Obasanjo

Theres nothing to laugh at anymore, and everything to heave at!

A new roadmap for the Niger DeltaOhanaeze Ndigbo: Why the cap fits Osuagwu

Anambra 2021: Who will fly PDPs flag
Zoning does not guarantee winning Azubogu

Insecurity: Why Nigeria is under Siege
US drops reciprocity fees for Nigerian visa applicants

2023: PDP governors to meet Jonathan, Atiku, others

The Milkmaid: All you need to know about Nigerias representative at Oscars

AMAA 2020: Stella Damasus returns to contest for Best Actress in Africa

I was once a taxi driver, says Woli Agba

Eastern Nigerian International Film Festival holds maiden edition

By-elections tragedy in Bayelsa as four policemen drown

WHO, ISMPH task media on authentic reporting during pandemic

COVID-19: Africas GDP to decline by over $230b in 2020, says Adesina

Why I backed Buhari, rejected Jonathan in 2015, by Amaechi

Air Peace receives aircraft after maintenance

#EndSARS: Govt urged to compensate all victims families

Borno killings: Sule advises Buhari to adopt other options to end insurgency

Omo-Agege gets Pace Award nomination

World Soil Day: Stakeholders call for protection of soil biodiversity

If i were President Buhari..

VANGUARD

No COVID-19 palliatives in my Lagos residence ‘ Abike Dabiri

EU, Britain give Brexit talks another chance after negotiation pause

Harry Akande’s death great loss to Oyo ‘ Makinde

By-election: police deploys 657 personnel, voting exercise peaceful, says CP

Police rescue 3 officers abducted in Ogun

Soldiers, police foil bandit attack on Kaduna community ‘ Commissioner

Soldiers, police foil bandit attack on Kaduna community

Police rescue three out of four officers abducted in Ogun

Trump to appear in Georgia in gamble over control of US Senate

By-election: Abiru clears all 19 wards in Ikorodu, Lagos

Buhari calls for ECOWAS commitment as AfCFTA begins Jan 2021

Lagos East senatorial by-election: APC’s Abiru wins in Epe

Herders/ Farmers conflict: CDD to support Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau

2023: More facts on Umahi’s defection

As hope rises on COVID-19 vaccines

ICC and the Lekki Tollgate shooting

2023: APC, ADC to merge in Adamawa

APC chieftain condemns attacks on Umahi over defection

Lagos by-election: PDP senatorial candidate wins polling unit

Enugu by-election: CSOs laud INEC, voters for good conduct

BAYELSA WEST: Violence mars exercise at Ekeremor, Sagbama

Lagos bye-election: Gbadamosi kicks over result

Lagos bye-elections: Low voters’ turn out in Ikorodu, Kosofe

Lagos East Senatorial by-election: APC in early lead

By-elections: We must keep strategizing, E-voting way forward ‘ Ayade

Bayelsa Bye-elections: Gov Diri predicts victory for PDP

Lagos by-election: Gbadamosi votes in Ikorodu, seeks end to electoral violence

Enugu by-election commences hitch-free, peacefully

Lagos East Senatorial by-election: Apathy as PDP senatorial candidate cast vote

Lagos by-election: PDP’s Babatunde Gbadamosi cast his vote

Ghana’s two main candidates in Monday’s presidential election sign peace pact

Dr. Caise holds two live empowerment sessions

I didn’t have sense, I rejected Ned Nwoko when I was younger ‘ BBNaija’s Princess laments

Futility of shaming the shameless(2)

Prayer ahead of 2023

Witchcraft in the Church

LAUTECH Teaching Hospital now UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital

Stigma, discrimination hindering people from owning up to HIV status ‘ CHISAN

THISDAY

All Eyes on CBN to Goose Growth

NNAMDI OKONKWO: Fidelity Banks Growth Trajectory Will Be Sustained

LAIDE AGBOOLA: We Need Supportive Policies, Economic Laws to Resolve Shelter Deficits

Modular Refineries: Still a Drop in the Ocean

New Diaspora Inflow Policy, a Game-changer

Lafarge Africa: Delivering Environmental Sustainability through Maiganga Wetlands and Agric Ecology Projects

More Millionaires Emerge in Pure Bliss Promo

In Zabarmari, Nigeria Dies!

Another #EndSARS Protest

Maina: A Serial Fugitive

Its Time to Engage Mercenaries

For Umahi, the Battle Isnt Over Yet

Test-running Imos Criminal Justice Law 2020

From National Assembly, An Unusual Invitation

In Two Years, Oyetola Has Been Purposeful, Focused

Its Truly Sad to Hear These Children Tell You How Much…

Emelumba: Okorocha Almost Ruined Imo State

Asiwaju Tinubus Magnetic Pull and the Force of Nature

Dog Gone News

Professional Side of Bichi

Harvest of Terror and Excuses

Dad and Daughter Relationship Unlocked in Abanobis New Book

Pinnick at 50: His Journey to Pinnacle of Nigerian Football

Solskjaer Admits Error Not Substituting Fred Before Red Card

La Liga, Serie A Continue this Weekend Live on GOtv

PUNCH

As a writer, I value originality Akinpelumi

Even as a king, Elegushi still romantic Olori Sekinat

Constitution amendment suffers setback as Senate fails to fund panel

Its disappointing Nigeria cant produce small arms, light weapons for its armed forces Fayomi, former ambassador to France

Rancour in Kwara APC 18 months after the Otoge revolution

Family seeks help for apprentice tailor suffering from jaw tumour

NIS promises better service

Rivers, pensioners disagree over unpaid gratuities

My sister was reluctant to make the trip that claimed her life Brother of ex-Bauchi commissioner who died in auto crash

Im still in pain, my kids forced out of school after cops shot me Umuahia bricklayer

Therell be hunger if recession lasts longer Ibrahim, All Farmers Association of Nigeria factional President

How we were deceived, lured to Ogun baby factories Pregnant teenagers

Bye-election: Senate is not a place for jokers, says Diri

Juventus hit back to beat Torino

Supporting NITDA to deepen technology in Nigeria

FG accelerating industrial production, backward integration

Sterling Bank named best workplace in Nigeria

FG expects over 500,000 jobs from cashew production

PIBll reduce multiple taxation in oil sector FG

Discos owe N416.94bn in nine months, says NBET

US gives reasons for removing reciprocity visa fees for Nigerians

Panel uncovers names of dead workers, retirees on Kogi payroll

US university denies offering Ganduje appointment

52 northern groups convene security meeting in Kaduna

Bye-elections: Low turnout in eight states, violence in Bayelsa, Enugu

Pension: Delta, Edo spend over N842m on two convicted ex-govs

Service chiefs: Senate leadership may meet Buhari this week

Osun renames LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

#EndSARS: Cleric seeks compensation for the dead, injured

Obasanjo meets farmers, asks Nigerians to assist govt in wealth creation

Crisis: Tenure extension, party discipline top agenda as APC NEC meets Tuesday

Why I turned down Jonathans offers to remain in PDP Amaechi

Twelve nurses, midwives arrested over strike in Delta

2023: Shettima confident APC will resolve zoning crisis

Herdsmen, villagers fight over grazing land in Yobe

Makinde mourns as ex-presidential aspirant, Harry Akande, dies

Coalition of lawyers demands public hearing on PIB

Institute warns against wastage, poor spending

Why Nigeria submitted ratified AfCTA instrument to AU FG

Group begins FoI campaign to seek transparency

UK, EU to reconvene Brexit talks Sunday

Harry Akandes death great loss to Oyo Makinde

S-West rail plan, model for regional cooperation

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THE SUN

2023 presidency: North ready to give up power ‘ Sani, ex-ACF scribe

Why Buhari won’t change Service Chiefs ‘ Senator Hanga

Reasons Nigeria needs new constitution ‘ Dr Tunde Oseni

Single term will foster national unity ‘ Amakiri, YPP national chair

Umahi unfair to PDP on reasons for leaving party ‘ Amb. Frank Ogbuewu

By-election: Dickson, Diri, Lalong, Ayade, others, laud peaceful conduct, large turnout

Ohanaeze presidency: Constitution has no consensus candidate provision ‘ Don

Imo North: I’m contesting with two candidates ‘ Okewulonu

NASS bye-election: Electoral materials burnt in Agbere and Agoro

Arum fires KO warning against Joshua in Pulev fight

Caf Champions League: Simba sends Plateau United packing

Sterling Bank emerges Overall Best Workplace in Nigeria

Standard Chartered appoints Yetunde Oni, CEO Standard Chartered Sierra Leone

Brisk Capital investment to unveil 10 new subsidiaries

Regional trade: FG ratifies AfCFTA

Lagos By-Election: Abiru clears all 19 wards in Ikorodu

Yoruba believe in unity of Nigeria Oyetola

Itll be unreasonable for any Northerner to aspire to be president in 2023 Dan Nwanyanwu

Nigeria is the best

Visa application: US removes reciprocity fees for Nigerians

Obasanjo to showcase aquaculture facility to Gov Abiodun December 29

GOtv Iconic Tour with Laycon hits Uyo

#EndSARS: Cleric tasks Sanwo-Olu on compensation for victims

Experts lament exclusion of natural capital from Nigerias accounting system

Insecurity: We wont drop agitation for Service Chiefs sack, group vows

Why time flies in the cities

I belong to the old school of thought that believe in upholding our traditional values

Politics of insecurity

Buhari, beasts and blood

Politicians, men of means and dirty sexual escapades

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) & acid reflux

Soon Nigerias Kamala Harris will break political glass ceiling Pastor Monisola Olorunponmi

Muhammadu Buhari: A president and his many challenges

Disaster looms in Lagos

Farm massacre: Zabarmari residents still in shock

Recession: What Nigerians should do to survive Dr Bello, development economist

Glossy Facebook, Instagram photos of my friends abroad lured me into slavery in Libya Patrick

Close shave: Bizmans family in miraculous escape from midnight fire kindled by evil apprentice

Checking the diabetes scourge

Why my family supports my being a nudist Amara Maduka, actress

Ex-Deejay, Dr. Caise to hold live empowerment sessions

Ive a mission to positively impact the entertainment world Emmanuel Alade

GUARDIAN

As Ghanaians go to the polls tomorrow

Trust the process, says Lampard as Chelsea take premier league top spot

Plateau United, Kano Pillars crash out of CAF competitions

FIBA unveils logo for 2023 Basketball World Cup

I’ve lost seven family members to COVID-19, says Basketball Star

Man Utd put on second-half show for fans’ return

Mueller double rescues Bayern Munich in 3-3 home draw with Leipzig

Juventus hit back to beat Bologna

Brisk Capital Investment to unveil 10 new subsidiaries

Let’s hail #Bring-Back-Jonathan patriots

Driving the point home

Freedom of information as means to an end

How graduates can generate self-employment

Police arrest 18-year-old boy, three others for killing Bauchi lawmaker

How banks, Telcos frustrated consumers during #EndSARS protests

Voter apathy mars Lagos, East, Plateau South, Cross River North senatorial elections

Beyond rhetoric of patronising locally assembled cars

Hydropower generation: Gurara, Kashimbila dams up for concession

Agency to strengthen health system in 2021

WARIF raises awareness on rape, sexual violence

Oyebade now 40th district 9110 governor

Some Black Friday incentives meant to extort consumers, says group

Why more investment should be made in agric sector’ Council boss

SPORTS

49ers’ Trent Williams: COVID-19 Diagnosis ‘Toughest Thing I Ever Had to Do – Bleacher Report

Alvaro Negredo winner sees Barcelona slip up again – Yahoo

Ancelotti to invite Mourinho for drink after Marine FA Cup tie – New Telegraph

Arum fires KO warning against Joshua in Pulev fight – The Sun

Barack Obama’s HS Basketball Jersey Sale Breaks LeBron James’ Record at Auction – Bleacher Report

Barcelona have taken a giant step backwards in La Liga – Koeman – Goal

Barcelona slump to worst La Liga start in over 30 years after Cadiz loss – Goal

Brentford welcome fans to new stadium for first time since move from Griffin Park – Yahoo

Cadiz 2-1 Barcelona: Ronald Koeman’s side suffer shock loss at promoted side – BBC

Caf Champions League: Simba sends Plateau United packing – The Sun

Chelsea 3-1 Leeds United: Blues go top after comeback win in front of fans – BBC

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard faces wait to see extent of Hakim Ziyech hamstring injury – Yahoo

Chelsea come from behind against Leeds to go top of Premier League table – Yahoo

Chelsea give fans perfect homecoming gift with a transformed team top of the Premier League – Yahoo

Chelsea go top of Premier League with comeback victory over Leeds – Yahoo

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud hails significance of Leeds win: ‘They’re one of the best teams I’ve faced – Yahoo

Christian Pulisic ensures Chelsea victory over Leeds as Blues go top of Premier League – Yahoo

Conte: Lukaku can still get stronger and become one of the best strikers in the world – Goal

Dad and Daughter Relationship Unlocked in Abanobis New Book – Thisday

David McGoldrick: Sheffield United’s system doesn’t need a wrecking ball – Yahoo

David Moyes disappointed over decision to allow Man Utd’s opening goal – Yahoo

Doc Rivers Urged Son Austin to Sign with Knicks over 76ers in NBA Free Agency – Bleacher Report

Dominick Cruz vs. Casey Kenney Fight Reportedly Set for UFC 259 – Bleacher Report

England v France: Avenging England set sights on winning Autumn Nations Cup – BBC

EPL: Chelsea put down stubborn Leeds to go top – New Telegraph

EPL: Man City outclass Fulham 2-0, go fourth – New Telegraph

EPL: Man United stage another fightback to beat Hammers – New Telegraph

EPL: Man United stage another fightback to beat Hammers, go fourth – New Telegraph

EPL: Mourinho fires fresh dig at Guardiola, Klopp – New Telegraph

EPL: Spurs host Arsenal in another North London blockbuster – New Telegraph

Failure to qualify Flying Eagles for U-20 AFCON my worst moment Amuneke – Punch

Fans at Millwall boo players taking a knee on return to stadium – CNN

Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings: Each Position’s Flex and PPR Projections – Bleacher Report

FC Barcelona lose again in LaLiga after errors gift Cadiz shock win – Yahoo

FIBA unveils logo for 2023 Basketball World Cup – Guardian

FIFA approves maternity leave for women players – The Cable

FIFA approves maternity leave for women players – New Telegraph

Footballers waking up to societal issues and making a difference, says Juan Mata – Yahoo

Frank Lampard hails fans’ return, but what impact does home support really have – BBC

Frank Lampard staying grounded amid title talk as Chelsea go top of table – Yahoo

Guardiola explains decision not to make any substitutions in Man City’s win over Fulham – Goal

He has an incredible gift’ – Lampard delighted by Pulisic return – Goal

How to watch Premier League in India: TV, live stream, fixtures & teams – Goal

I play with serenity’ – Giroud revelling in Chelsea form as he praises Leeds – Goal

I’ve lost seven family members to COVID-19, says Basketball Star – Guardian

ISL 2020-21: Ashutosh Mehta – Gerard Nus is a man with a plan – Goal

ISL 2020-21: FC Goa vs Kerala Blasters – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

It’s a liberation!’ – Mbappe relieved to score 100th PSG goal – Goal

Judd Trump hopes to have saved his best for UK Championship final – Yahoo

Justin Fields Powers No. 4 Ohio State to Commanding 52-12 Win over MSU – Bleacher Report

Juventus hit back to beat Bologna – Guardian

Kellen Mond Totals 3 TDs as No. 5 Texas A&M Survives Auburn’s Upset Bid – Bleacher Report

Kings’ Buddy Hield ‘Never Had a Problem with Nobody’ Despite Trade Rumors – Bleacher Report

Klopp singles out Chelsea as Premier League favourites – Goal

La Liga, Serie A Continue this Weekend Live on GOtv – Thisday

Lakers’ LeBron James Will Give Anthony Davis No. 23 Jersey for 2021-22 Season – Bleacher Report

Liverpool’s fit and firing front three ready to give Wolves a stern test – Yahoo

LPGA Volunteers of America Classic: Charley Hull one shot off the lead – BBC

Man Utd put on second-half show for fans’ return – Guardian

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Ignore Fake February 2 Sit-at-Home Order, IPOB Lawyer Tells South-East Residents

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A human rights lawyer and lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged South-East residents to completely ignore what he described as a “fraudulent” sit-at-home order allegedly scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, by a faction of the group.

Recall that the pro-Biafran group, through its spokesman Emma Powerful, had directed a sit-at-home on February 2 across the region in solidarity with traders at the Onitsha Main Market.

Powerful said the total shutdown in Biafraland is a direct, peaceful, and unified response to the actions of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, who ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week.

But in a counter statement released on Saturday, Ejiofor said the source behind the directive, operating under the guise of “Emma Powerful,” has been compromised and is acting against the collective interest of Ndi-Igbo.

He insisted that IPOB has formally and decisively distanced itself from the false sit-at-home order and directed Ndi-Igbo to go about their lawful activities without fear.

The statement read in part: “Once again, the well-worn theatre of misinformation has opened its curtains, this time with a particularly lazy script and an insultingly predictable cast.

“Late yesterday, a report was widely circulated alleging that a total lockdown of Ala-Igbo had been ordered under the guise of a sit-at-home directive purportedly issued by ‘Emma Powerful,’ slated for Monday, February 2, 2026.

“Let it be stated clearly, unequivocally, and without ambiguity: this directive is fake, a phantom, a calculated falsehood.

“Upon careful inquiry and diligent verification, especially considering the delicate and hard-won calm presently returning to our homeland, it became glaringly obvious that the so-called ‘Emma Powerful’ platform has been fatally compromised.

“It has been hijacked by vested interests whose business model thrives on fear, disruption, extortion, and the cynical exploitation of vulnerable communities.

“The peaceful global movement of the IPOB has formally and decisively disowned this fabricated publication, categorically distancing itself from the false sit-at-home order and directing Ndi-Igbo to go about their lawful and normal activities without fear.

“Going forward, the message from IPOB is unmistakable: any publication attributed to ‘Emma Powerful’ should be treated with extreme suspicion, if not outright contempt.

“Frankly, one cannot but express astonishment, bordering on disbelief, that at such a critical juncture, when relative peace is cautiously resurfacing in Ala-Igbo, anyone would recklessly circulate information capable of reopening wounds and inviting criminal infiltration.

“History has taught us, at unbearable cost, what happens when fake directives fall into the hands of violent opportunists masquerading as enforcers.

“It is therefore no longer sufficient to merely advise our people to ‘ignore’ publications from this source. The time has come for greater clarity and firmness. The platform known as ‘Emma Powerful,’ in its current corrupted state, has positioned itself as an adversary to Ala-Igbo’s peace, progress, and collective well-being.”

According to Ejiofor, the peaceful global movement must go further by publicly and definitively explaining why this source has become unreliable, compromised, and hostile to the collective interest of Ndi-Igbo. Silence, ambiguity, or polite distancing, he said, only leaves room for further abuse.

“A masquerade that dances with fire should not be mistaken for a messenger of truth,” the statement concluded.

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Joint Task Force Crushes Terrorist Cells In North East, Heavy Weaponry Seized

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In recent operations across the North East, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralized scores of terrorists and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition.

Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) in a statement said intelligence has confirmed the killing of JULAIBIB, a top ISWAP commander operating within the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle, during an encounter around Kimba, Damboa LGA of Borno State, on 30 January 2026.

According to the statement, the elimination of the terrorist leader has thrown ISWAP elements in the area into disarray, with several fighters reportedly neutralised during the operation.

In a related operation, troops of OPHK, working in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, neutralised 3 terrorists during a well-coordinated ambush between Ngazalgana and Lamusheri communities in Borno State.

It said the operation followed credible intelligence on insurgent movements in the area, as troops laid an ambush along the identified route and engaged the terrorists with effective firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of 3 insurgents, while others fled with gunshot injuries.

The statement said troops recovered two AK-47, adding that the operation forms part of sustained efforts to deny terrorists freedom of movement and degrade their operational capabilities across the Theatre.

It said troops also recorded multiple successes in Adamawa State, adding that on 29 January, 2026, troops responded swiftly to a distress call from Barama community, Mubi North LGA, foiling an armed robbery attempt. Two armed robbery suspects attempting to attack a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, were arrested. One suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh while attempting to confront the troops and was evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, for treatment.

The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation. Items recovered include 3 cutlasses, 2 laptops, 4 mobile phones, and one power bank.

 

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Appeal Court Affirms Death Sentences for Five Offa Bank Robbery Convicts

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State has affirmed the death sentences passed on five 2018 Offa robbery convicts.

The court dismissed their appeals as lacking merit.

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the state, Mohammed Akande, who witnessed the proceedings, said that the three Appeal Court judges unanimously agreed on the judgement and affirmed the verdict of the state High Court condemning the five persons to death by hanging.

“The Court of Appeal, Ilorin Division comprising of Hon. Justice Ridwan Maiwada Abdullahi JCA, Hon. Justice Gabriel Kolawole JCA and Hon. Justice Abdul Dogo today, Friday affirmed the judgment of Hon. Justice H. A. Saleeman of the Kwara State High Court, that sentenced the Appellants: Niyi Ogundiran, Salawu Azeez, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Ayoade Akinnibosun and Adeola Abraham to death by hanging for the involvement in the Offa Bank Robbery”.

Another official of the Court also said that the appellate court rejected all the grounds of appeal filed by the convicts and ordered their immediate return to prison custody.

“The court dismissed all their grounds of appeal and upheld their convictions. They have been taken back to prison,” the official said.

The official said that the arguments raised at the Court of Appeal were unconvincing and may not succeed if repeated at the apex court.

It is recalled that Ayoade Akinnibosun, Azeez Salahudeen, Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye and Adeola Abraham were convicted of armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms and culpable homicide.

A sixth suspect, Michael Adikwu, a retired police officer, died in custody before the commencement of the trial.

At least 32 people were killed, including nine police officers, two of whom were women, making it one of the deadliest bank robberies in Nigeria’s history.

Justice Haleemah Saleeman of the Kwara State High Court had earlier sentenced the five convicts to death by hanging after a trial that lasted about six years and attracted nationwide attention.

In her judgment, which lasted over four hours, Justice Salman held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

She said the convicts “acted contrary to the law and allowed their connections with those in power at the time to lead them astray”.

In addition to the death sentence, the trial court also sentenced them to three years’ imprisonment for illegal possession of firearms, in line with provisions of Nigeria’s penal laws.

Lead prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), described the appellate court’s decision as thorough and well considered, despite the prolonged delays that characterised the trial.

On the defence side, Abdullah Jimba, counsel to one of the convicts, said that preparations were underway to pursue a final appeal at the Supreme Court.

 

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