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Feb

2025

Kalu Debunks Femi Fani-Kayode’s Misinterpretation of 1966 Coup Nuances

NATIONAL NEWS#1996Coup, #AmosOgeKalu, #Femi Fani-Kayode

Kalu Debunks Femi Fani-Kayode’s Misinterpretation of 1966 Coup Nuances I am compelled to respond to Femi Fani-Kayode’s recent claims that the 1966 coup was an “Igbo coup.” As someone who has studied Nigeria’s history and is passionate about setting the record straight, I must correct the inaccuracies and misconceptions perpetuated by Fani-Kayode. While it is true that the coup leaders, led by Major Chukwuemeka Nzeogwu, were predominantly Igbo, it is misleading to characterize the coup as exclusively Igbo-driven. The motivations behind the coup were multifaceted, driven by a desire to overthrow the corrupt government and address regional imbalances, rather than…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

Drop Case Against Sick OYC President, CSO’s Urges Ebonyi Govt, CP Antony

NATIONAL NEWS#CpAnthonyUcheAnya, #GovernorFrancisNwifuru, #Igboayaka, #OhanezeYouthCouncil, #OYC

Drop Case Against Sick OYC President, CSO's Urges Ebonyi Govt, CP Antony By Charity Uwakwe The Igbo National Council INC in conjunction with no fewer than twelve Civil Society Organizations CSO's in Nigeria have unanimously appealed to the Government of Ebonyi State and the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police to discard the case of felony against the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council OYC - Comrade Igboayaka .O. Igboayaka. This is contained in a press statement signed by the national President of Igbo National Council (INC), Comrd. Chilos Godsent and made available to Famousreporters.com, today, February 25, 2025. The Socio-cultural group…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

Coalition Of Civil Society Organizations Condemn detention of Igboayaka

NATIONAL NEWS#GovernorFrancisNwifuru, #IgboayakaO.Igboayaka, #Kidnapping, #OYC

Coalition Of Civil Society Organizations Condemn detention of Igboayaka The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSO's) in Nigeria have unanimously, condemned the protracted incarceration of the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) - Comrade Igboayaka .O. Igboayaka by the government of Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, in the State Commissioner of Police, CP Anthony Uche-Anya. The group amidst betterness, regretted that Igboayaka's illegal arrest by the Governor was instigated by "his outspokenness to condemn the brutal killing of over fifteen (15) harmless Christian worshipers by Herdsmen at Amegu Nkalagha in Ishielu Local Government Area…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

IGP Presents Insurance Cheques To Families Of Fallen Officers

NATIONAL NEWS#fallenHeroesAndHeroines, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #Insurancecheque

IGP Presents Insurance Cheques To Families Of Fallen Officers In a continued effort to enhance the welfare of police personnel and their families, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, yesterday, 18 February 2025, presented insurance benefit cheques to the next of kin of 706 fallen officers and unveiled the Nigeria Police Insurance Claims Management Portal (npfinsuranceclaimsmgt.ng). The event took place at Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Attendance at the event were members of the Force Management Team, Senior police officers, Insurance Industry stakeholders,…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking: Ijaw Famous Leader, Edwin Clark Joins Ancestors at 97

NATIONAL NEWS#EdwinClark, #IjawLeader

Breaking: Ijaw Famous Leader, Edwin Clark Dies At 97 Barely three months to his 98th birthday anniversary, famous elder, statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark has joined his ancestors. Until his passing, Clark was the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). The former Federal Commissioner for Information and prominent South-South leader, departed from his earthly home onMonday night, February 17, 2025, at the age of 97. His demise occurred just a few days after the passing of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died at the age of 96. Clark was a towering figure in Nigerian politics who relentles8s…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

IGBOAYAKA: Plateau Youths Condemn Ebonyi Govt’s Illegal Arrest, Call For Immediate release

NATIONAL NEWS#Abduction, #GovernorFrancisNwifuru, #IgboayakaO.Igboayaka, #OhanezeYouthCouncil

IGBOAYAKA: Plateau Youths Condemn Ebonyi Govt's Illegal Arrest, Call For Immediate release The Coalition of Plateau state Indigenous Ethnic Youth nationalities have vehemently frowned at the illegal arrest of the National President of Ohaneze Youth Council Comrd. Igboayaka O. Igboayaka by the men of the Nigeria Police, Ebonyi State Command. Famousreporters.com reports that the prominent Igbo youth leader was unlawfully smuggled into a vehicle by some masked men who were subsequently identified as Police officers from Ebonyi State. The leadership of Plateau Youths frowned at the infringement of Igboayaka's right by the perpetrators of the act, describing it asan aberration…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

MAZI NNAMDI KANU: Detention and trial have time limits, FG Told

Biafra, NATIONAL NEWS#AloyEjimakor, #BiafraAgitation, #ipob, #MaziNnamdiKanu

MAZI NNAMDI KANU: Detention and trial have time limits, FG Told By ALOY EJIMAKOR It is no longer news that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case was improperly off the Abuja court docket for almost five months from 24th September 2024 until 10th February 2025 when the infamous hearing-without-jurisdiction was conducted in the case, triggering an impasse that has prompted a lot of people to ask: What is the way forward? Well, below are some of the answers. Given the present scenario that every Judge (other than the recused Judge) in the Abuja division of the Federal High Court is reluctant to…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

Justice Binta pressured to convict me to save son, husband… Nnamdi Kanu

NATIONAL NEWS#Biafra, #Corruption, #ipob, #JusticeBintaNyako, #MaziNnamdiKanu

Justice Binta pressured to convict me to save son, husband… Nnamdi Kanu The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has accused the Judge presiding over his case, Justice Binta Nyako of being pressured to convict him in order to have gain leniency for her culpable husband and son who are currently facing corruption charges. According to the renowned freedom fighter, Justice Binta's son and husband are currently facing corruption charges and she's been told that if she convicts me, they'll show let off, IPOB leader Nnamdik Kanu alleges. Hear him: "Justice Binta Nyako's son and…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

On why Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako can no longer conduct Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s trial

IPOB, NATIONAL NEWS#JusticeBintaMurtala-Nyako, #MaziNnamdiKanu

On why Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako can no longer conduct Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s trial By Aloy Ejimakor This Press Statement is aimed at aiding a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced issues arising in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from 24th September 2024 (when Justice Murtala-Nyako was recused) to 10th February 2025 when he was summoned to appear before Justice Nyako. In our considered view, the proceedings which was concluded some hours ago is a nullity because the Judge, having been recused by an extant Order of court, no longer possessed the requisite jurisdiction to conduct the hearing. Thus, the Order…

Feb

2025

By Famous Reporters

Nila (Dr.) Vows to Implement President Tinubu’s 8-Point Agenda

NATIONAL NEWS#8-PointAgenda, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #Dr.AnumaOgbonnayaNila, #security

Nila (Dr.) Vows to Implement President Tinubu's 8-Point Agenda The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya Nila, has reiterated his relentless commitment towards ensuring the full implementation of President Bola Tinubu's 8-Point Agenda as it regards the Police Ecosystem. He stated this during a meeting with the Management and staff of the Ministry on his assumption of duty at the Ministry of Police Affairs Headquarters in Abuja as contained in a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). The…