NEW ORLEANS SHERIFF, JAIL FINANCE CHIEF INDICTED ON DOZENS OF CHARGES TIED TO 10-INMATE ESCAPE. (PHOTO).

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 New Orleans sheriff, jail finance chief indicted on dozens of charges tied to 10-inmate escape  A New Orleans sheriff and the jail’s chief financial officer have been indicted on dozens of charges connected to the escape of 10 inmates from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in May 2025. A special grand jury returned a 30-count indictment against Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson and jail CFO Bianka Brown. All of Hutson’s charges are felonies, while 20 of Brown’s charges are also felonies. Hutson’s bond was set at $300,000, and Brown’s at $200,000. Authorities allege failures in oversight and compliance contributed to the breakout. “While Sheriff Hutson did not personally open the doors of the jail for the escapees, her refusal to comply with basic legal requirements and to take even minimal precautions in the discharge of her duties directly contributed to and enabled the escape,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said. Both women face charges including malfeasance in office, fil...

THE NORTH WON’T BACK PETER OBI/KWAKANSKO TICKET- YUSUF DATTI. (PHOTO).


 Former vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has cast doubt on the possibility of Peter Obi gaining strong support from Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.


Speaking during a recent interview, Datti said it is “very unlikely” that the North would rally behind Obi, although he stressed that his position reflects his personal opinion.


He added that he continues to hold “an excellent relationship and much respect” for key political actors.


Datti disclosed that he had earlier advised Obi to begin building strategic alliances well ahead of the next election cycle.


He recalled telling him on January 31, 2024, to consider engaging influential Northern figures such as Rabiu Kwankwaso and Nasir El-Rufai.


According to him, early political planning is essential for success, noting that failure to prepare years in advance raises concerns about long-term strategy.


He maintained that his recommendation was based on positioning for 2027.


While acknowledging Obi’s current political moves, including his growing alignment with Kwankwaso, Datti questioned the strength and effectiveness of such a partnership.


“Will it work? It’s a big question. We’ll wait and see,” he remarked.


He also appeared critical of Obi’s approach to internal party challenges, arguing that a candidate who secured the Labour Party ticket should have remained committed to resolving its internal crises rather than stepping away.

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