HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH The 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just-concluded Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have all arrived safely to join their respective families. The safe arrival of the last and final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj operations. Speaking to journalists at the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, the Amir-ul-Hajj and State Commissioner of Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode said that the spiritual exercise was a success for Lagos State. The Commissioner who attributed the success to the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims while in the Holy Land maintained that the State also made adequate arrangements by engaging critical stakeholders ahead of the journey. "We give all Glory to Almighty God for the successful completion of this year's Hajj journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I want to say that it was a success achieved through teamwork a...
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STOLEN JEWELLERY: PATIENCE JONATHAN'S EX-AIDES ROT IN JAIL AS COURT ADJOURNS CASE 40 TIMES.(PHOTO).

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 Stolen Jewellery: Patience Jonathan's Ex-Aides Rot in Jail as Court Adjourns Case 40 Times


Some former domestic workers of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan have been imprisoned for over six years, with their trial repeatedly delayed due to adjournments. The 15 workers, accused of stealing jewelry and valuables worth N200 million, were arrested in 2019 and are being held at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State.


The defendants were accused of stealing seven gold bangles and jewelry, five Samsung air conditioners, two sets of upholstery chairs, and six Samsung flat-screen televisions. They also face 18 counts of conspiracy to commit murder, armed robbery, burglary, and stealing.


The workers claim they were unlawfully detained without evidence. "We have been in prison since 2019. We were domestic staff of the former first lady, Patience Jonathan. In 2019, there was a case of breaking into one of her apartments in Otuoke, and she decided to arrest all her workers," one defendant stated.


Some defendants alleged maltreatment on the orders of the former first lady, claiming they were tortured and threatened while in custody. A relative of one defendant said, "These people want to kill us. In this prison, they are threatening us."


The families of the defendants are anguished over their loved ones' prolonged incarceration. Gladys Achese, sister of defendant Tamunosiki Achese, demanded her sister's release, saying, "This is not a nice experience. It is usually traumatizing whenever I visit my sister in prison."


Tech4Justice, a human rights organization, has attempted to secure the defendants' release on bail but was frustrated by the Bayelsa State judiciary. The organization's legal associate, Funmi Adedoyin, stated that the prosecution has yet to close its case, and the accused persons have not opened their defense.

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The trial has faced numerous challenges, including the frequent absence of police prosecutors and witnesses. Adedoyin noted that the matter has been adjourned over 40 times between 2019 and 2025, citing the slow pace of justice in Nigeria as a contributing factor.


The case has sparked concerns about the influence of powerful individuals on the justice system. The defendants' families and human rights organizations are calling for a fair hearing and an end to their loved ones' prolonged detention.

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