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Nigerian Who Named Pet Dog Buhari Cleared

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Charges have been dropped against a 41-year-old Nigerian man who named his dog after President Muhammadu Buhari. Joachim Iroko, a market trader also known as Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, was arrested in 2016 accused of conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace. A judge in south-west Ogun state found the prosecution had failed to … Read more

Activists Slam Nigerian Govt For Prosecuting Man Who Named Dog Buhari

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Human rights lawyers and activists have continued to express their concerns over the controversial arrest and prosecution of a man who named his dog “Buhari”. Joachim Chinakwe, a 41-year-old trader, was charged in Ogun State on Monday for naming his pet dog “Buhari”. Mr. Chinakwe said he named the dog as a mark of respect … Read more