Evening recap: Falana faults NBA over George Weah invitation, Poco Lee’s management clears drink-spiking claims, other top stories

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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting former Liberian President George Weah to address its annual conference, while Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the Tinubu administration inherited an economy in shambles.

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Meanwhile, Sunday Igboho and some Ibadan residents reportedly foiled an attempt by police to arrest Isese advocate Tani Olohun in Oyo State; this is as the management of dancer Poco Lee has also dismissed claims linking him to alleged drink spiking, as a London court confirmed his September 15 appearance over assault charges.

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In Oyo, a Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Atiba University has also sparked outrage over remarks made to protesting law students.

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Below are these and other trending stories at this time

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1. Stop inviting African dictators, Falana faults NBA over George Weah invitation

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Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting former Liberian President George Weah to address its annual conference.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/stop-inviting-african-dictators-falana-faults-nba-over-george-weah-invitation/

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2. Tinubu inherited an economy in shambles — Akpabio

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has enough achievements to present to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/tinubu-inherited-an-economy-in-shambles-akpabio/n

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3. Sunday Igboho, residents foil police arrest of Tani Olohun in Oyo

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Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, and residents reportedly intervened to prevent police officers from arresting Isese advocate Abdulazeez Adegbola, popularly known as Tani Olohun, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/sunday-igboho-residents-foil-police-arrest-of-tani-olohun-in-oyo/nn

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4. Drink-spiking claims not cause of Poco Lee’s arrest in UK — Management

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The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, have said claims linking him to alleged drink spiking are not part of the allegations or charges before a court in the United Kingdom.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/drink-spiking-claims-not-cause-of-poco-lees-arrest-in-uk-management/n

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5. London court confirms Poco Lee to appear for assault trial September 15

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The Snaresbrook Crown Court has confirmed that Nigerian dancer and socialite Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, will appear before the court on assault charges on September 15.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/london-court-confirms-poco-lee-to-appear-for-assault-trial-september-15/n

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6. Atiba University DVC sparks outrage over remarks to protesting law students

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A senior official of Atiba University, Oyo State, has sparked outrage after reportedly describing some protesting students as “intellectually bankrupt” during a demonstration over the university’s Law programme.

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Read here: https://punchng.com/atiba-university-dvc-sparks-outrage-over-remarks-to-protesting-law-students/n

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