WRONGFUL ACCUSATION: OBI PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION OF 2023 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN SENSATION, QUADRI YUSUF ALABI

April 18, 2025, 10:57 p.m.

2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has promised to ensure that Quadri Yusuf Alabi, who was wrongfully accused of armed robbery and remanded at the Kiri-Kiri prisons in Lagos State, gets a proper education. Quadri Yusuf Alabi first came to limelight when a photo of him standing before Peter Obi's motorcade during one of his campaign rallies in Lagos flooded the internet, thereby making him a social media sensation. However, popular human rights lawyer, Inibehe Offiong, who took up the case, said some area boys around Amukoko axis where Quadri lives, connived with some police officers to set up the boy for alleged armed robbery with four other adult male unknown to the boy. After Quadri was released from prison based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution that he had no case against him, Peter Obi said the teenage boy endured an unjust and illegal incarceration. ![Obi](https://res.cloudinary.com/ddx53oyux/image/upload/v1/media/newstrends/images/FB_IMG_1745014957584_e8w5ho) Obi expressed gratitude to the lawyer, Inibehe Offiong who fought for the release of the boy, and also to fearless government critic, Dele Farotimi and Ms Hassana Nurudeen, saying that their constant intervention was instrumental in securing justice for the young lad. "I listened to Quadri today, and one thing stood out clearly: his unwavering desire for education. Despite all he has been through, his only dream is to return to school and complete his education and I will make sure he gets it" Obi assured in a statement. The former governor of Anambra State observed that Quadri's determination is not just inspiring, as it marks a call to action, adding that he was committed to ensuring that he gets the education he desires and deserves. ![Obi](https://res.cloudinary.com/ddx53oyux/image/upload/v1/media/newstrends/images/FB_IMG_1745014944479_xdmt46) "In addition, we must not stop at his release. Those responsible for his illegal incarceration must be held accountable. As we strive to build a Nigeria where fairness and integrity prevail, we cannot afford to allow such acts of criminality to go unpunished" Peter Obi insisted.

POLICE NABS 35-YEAR-OLD ADEOLA ADEWALE FOR MURDER AT SERVICE APARTMENT IN ABULE-EGBA

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed in a statement that Adeola and 65-year-old Adebayo checked into the service apartment on March 27, 2025, and the dead body of the man was found abandoned two days later.

NDLEA IMPOUNDS OVER N1B HARD DRUGS IN LAGOS HOTEL

NDLEA operatives also recorded a major interdiction in Jigawa and Kano, resulting in the seizure of consignments of opioids being moved from Kano to Niger Republic and Yobe state through Jigawa on Wednesday April 23, 2025.

THREE SUSPECTS IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR POSSESSION OF HUMAN BODY PARTS IN OGUN STATE

The suspects are 36-year-old Sunday Akintobi, a resident of Itoku area in Abeokuta; 40-year-old Oladimeji Olaniran; and 38-year-old Isaiah Tijani.

ASAGA LEADERS BACK DIRECTOR GENERAL OF GREATER OHAFIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GODA)

The ADU President-General, Chief Okpa Ibe, led other members of his team on a courtesy visit to the country residence of the GODA Boss in Asaga in a show of solidarity and to formally congratulate him on his appointment.

NIGERIA POLICE SHOULD STOP GETTING INVOLVED IN LAND MATTERS - BAYO AKINLADE

As Solicitors to Richard D. Adelu, Eunice A. Adelu and Babatunde Aina of Celestial Church of Christ, Zion Parish, off Freedom Way, Itedo, Lekki, he complained of the unlawful arrest and detention of sixteen members and workmen at the church property on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

IGP CELEBRATES SEGT. THEOPHILUS TANKO FOR OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP AT CHINESE UNIVERSITY

His academic journey began with a one-year mandatory course in Chinese language at Nanjing Normal University, after which he proceeded to Jiangsu Police Institute for his Bachelor’s Degree in Law.