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Oct

2025

Violent Protest Will Not Lead To Meaningful Progress, I Don’t Support Igbo Secession – Gov. Soludo

‘Violent Protests Will Not Lead To Meaningful Progress, I Don’t Support Igbo Secession’ – Gov Soludo Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has called for a dialogue on the future of the Igbo people, emphasising the need to openly discuss issues surrounding separatist agitations. Soludo, who hails from southeast Nigeria, where there has been agitation for secession, stated that he does not subscribe to separatist views or agitation for an independent Igbo nation. In an appearance on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics” programme monitored by SaharaReporters, Soludo emphasised the importance of engaging in honest dialogue with all stakeholders, including those calling for…

Oct

2025

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Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

Human Rights, News Flash, Security

Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Some protesters have taken to the streets in Abuja to demonstrate against the ongoing rally demanding an unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from detention. Some of the counter-protesters at about 10.00 a.m., around the Labour House bridge in the central area. Some of them were waving the Nigerian flag, with music playing in the background. Others held placards with the inscription, ‘No Pressure to the Rule of Law’, to counter the demand for the release of Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges…

Oct

2025

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Tension Builds As Police Begins Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears

News Flash, Human Rights, Security

Tension Builds As Police Begin Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears The Lagos State Police Command has moved to reassure residents that the state remains calm and secure, despite reports of protests in parts of the country. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, gave the assurance on Monday during a “Show of Force” exercise in Ikeja, aimed at demonstrating the command’s readiness to maintain peace and order. Jimoh said police operatives had been strategically deployed to key flashpoints, including the Lekki Toll Gate, Ojota, Maryland, and Gani Fawehinmi Park — to forestall any breakdown of law…

Oct

2025

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IPOB Demands Adequate Police Protection For October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters

Human Rights, News Flash

IPOB Demands Adequate Police Protection For October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the full protection of peaceful protesters expected to participate in the October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests across the country. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB asked the police to maintain professional standards not only in language but in action, stressing that the integrity of the police institution rests on impartial enforcement of the law. IPOB expressed concerns over the previous incidents where some security operatives had infiltrated peaceful protests…

Oct

2025

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Nothing Can Stop #FreeNnamdiKanu Movement – Sowore

Human Rights, News Flash

Nothing Can Stop #FreeNnamdiKanu Movement – Sowore Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has declared his intention to defy any court order seeking to stop the scheduled #FreeNnamdiKanu protest on Monday. Sowore is at the forefront of the demonstration around strategic locations in Abuja aimed at securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in custody since his 2021 extradition from Kenya and faces terrorism charges. Taking to his X handle, Sowore said his legal team will challenge any court order, adding that nothing will stop the #FreeNnamdiKanu movement. “Our legal team will challenge any alleged…

Oct

2025

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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Another Saviour: If You Release Him, A Certain Political Party Might Not Win The Election- Abba Kaka

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, Politics

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Another Saviour If You Allow Nnamdi Kanu to Come Out, A Certain Political Party Might Not Win The Election, his issue has gone beyond the courtroom,It has become a symbol of political manipulation----------Abba Kaka In a recent interview on Arise TV, political analyst and development expert Abba Kaka shed light on the political undertones surrounding the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). His remarks have reignited public debate over the complex relationship between justice, politics, and national unity in Nigeria’s democratic system. Speaking during a panel discussion, Kaka suggested…

Oct

2025

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Sowore Meets Jonathan In Abuja Over Nnamdi Kanu

Judiciary, Human Rights, News Flash, Security

Sowore Meets Jonathan In Abuja Over Nnamdi Kanu Activist Omoyele Sowore on Friday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan over the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is being held by the Department of State Services (DSS) on terrorism charges. Mr Sowore is planning a march to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 20 to demand Kanu’s unconditional release. He said in an X post that the ex-president agreed with him that there is an “urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly.” Sowore thanked Jonathan “for recognizing the…

Oct

2025

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Toe The Path Of Honour And Resign Immediately – A Civil Society Group In Nigeria Challenge The Chief Justice Of Nigeria

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Human Rights, Judiciary

The Dependable Patriots for Nation Building and Transformation Initiative, a Civil Society group in Nigeria has challenged the Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kekere-ekun to toe the path of honour and resign immediately. The group while commending the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji for being honourable indeed; by resigning from office following allegations of certificate forgery, has called on Justice Kekere-ekun to resign immediately for sustaining endemic corruption in Nigeria's judiciary. Briefing news men in Abuja on Tuesday, the Secretary of the Civil Society Group, Malam Ali Abacha berated the Chief Justice of Nigeria for imposing…

Oct

2025

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Gov Otti Drags Lawyer To Court For Calling Him ‘Otthief’, Demands N100bn

Abia State, Human Rights, Politics

Gov Otti Drags Lawyer To Court For Calling Him ‘Otthief’, Demands N100bn Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has taken legal action against a former commissioner and lawyer, Hon. Barr. Eze Chikamnayo, demanding N100 billion in damages for allegedly defaming him on Facebook. The governor, through his counsel, Dr. Sonny Ajala (SAN), said Chikamnayo made a series of malicious posts where he repeatedly referred to him as “Otthief” and accused him of corruption. Otti insisted the statements were false and targeted at tarnishing his image. In a letter dated October 2, 2025, the Senior Advocate warned that the governor’s reputation…

Oct

2025

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NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

Education, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash

NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The NANS faction led by its National President, Comrade Atiku Isah (GCNS), said they were deeply concerned about what they described as “injustice” surrounding Kanu’s prolonged detention despite court rulings granting him bail. Speaking during the protest, Isah said, “We find it difficult to understand why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still in detention when courts of competent jurisdiction…