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Oct

16

2025

See whooping sum DSS makes each time Kanu appears in court

NEWS#BiafraAgitation, #DSSgainsfromkanu'scourtappearances, #FreeNnamdiKanu, #MaziNnamdiKanu, #MaziNnamdiKanuGlobalDefenceConsortium, #Nnamdikanuindsscustody, #OmoyeleSowore, IPOB

See whooping sum DSS makes each time Kanu appears in court Sowore has asserted that DSS makes ₦500m each time Nnamdi Kanu appears in court. Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of exploiting the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for financial gain. In a video report published by Symfoni TV on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Sowore alleged that the security agency profits heavily from every court appearance by Kanu, describing the process as a “corruption-driven charade.” According to Sowore, “We also…

Oct

14

2025

By Famous Reporters

E.C.K Foundation Mourns Reverend Uma Ukpai, Describes Him as “A Warrior for God” and Beacon of Faith

NEWS#Dr.UmahUkpaiisdead, #DrEmekaCharlesKalu, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation, Revumaukpai'sbiograhy

E.C.K Foundation Mourns Reverend Uma Ukpai, Describes Him as “A Warrior for God” and Beacon of Faith The E.C.K Foundation, under the leadership of its Chairman, Chief (Dr.) Emeka Kalu, has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, particularly to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late Reverend (Dr.) Uma Ukpai, describing his passing on October 6, 2025, as “a monumental loss to humanity.” In a statement, Chief (Dr.) Kalu noted that “Reverend (Dr.) Ukpai was a prominent cleric who devoted over six decades of his life to faith, hope, and charitable works.” He further described…

Oct

14

2025

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING NEWS: Electoral Chairman, Mamman Mohammed is dead

NEWS#Dr.MammanMohammed, #Electroprocess, #SIEC

BREAKING NEWS: Electoral Chairman, Mamman Mohammed is dead The Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Dr. Mamman Mohammed, is dead. Mohammed reportedly passed away on Monday, October 13, after a brief illness at the Yobe State Teaching Hospital, Damaturu, the state capital. His death was confirmed by the Fika Emirate Council through a statement shared on its official Facebook page. According to the Emirate, the deceased—who also held the traditional title of Shamakin Fika—breathed his last at the teaching hospital after a short illness. “Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi Raji’un. The death has occurred of Dr. Mamman…

Oct

13

2025

By Famous Reporters

Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-Arraigned for Alleged Police Killings

NEWS#ChickadeeOnwuamadike, #Evans, #Evanskidnapkingpin, #LagosrearraignsEvan

Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-Arraigned for Alleged Police Killings The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, over the alleged murder of two police officers. Evans was re-arraigned on Monday alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, before Justice A. O. Ogala of the Lagos State High Court on a five-count charge bordering on murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to kidnap. Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to the prosecution, Evans and Emeka allegedly killed Peter Nweke and Chijioke Ngozi, two police officers, on August 27, 2013, in the Festac area of…

Oct

13

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking news: Tears Tributes as Renowned Cleric, Uma Ukpai dies at 80

NEWS#Dr.UmahUkpaiisdead, #Rev.UmahUkpai, #UmaUkpaiEvangelistic Association, #UUEA

Breaking news: Tears and Tributes as Renowned Cleric, Uma Ukpai dies at 80 Global christian community has been thrown into a mourning state, as renowned Evangelist Rev. Uma Ukpai bowed out at 80. The global Christian community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, at the age of 80. Famous Reporters gathered that Rev. Ukpai died in Lagos after a life dedicated to spreading the gospel and transforming lives for over five decades. The announcement was made on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, confirming that the…

Oct

13

2025

By Famous Reporters

Kalu Urges Gov. Otti to Intervene in Bende Electricity Restoration

NEWS#BendeLGA, #DrEmekaCharlesKalu, #Electricityrestoration, #EmekaCharlesKaluFoundation, #GovernorAlexOtti, #Powersupply

Dr. Emeka Kalu Urges Gov. Otti to Intervene in Bende Electricity Restoration Your Excellency, APPEAL FOR RESTORATION OF ELECTRICITY IN BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTER/TOWN With utmost respect and a deep appreciation, I write to extend the warm regards of the good people of Bende town in Bende Local Government Area and to commend Your Excellency for the remarkable developmental strides your administration has continued to record across Abia State. Your visionary leadership, people-centred governance, and unwavering commitment to infrastructural renewal have renewed hope for Ndi Abia. Your Excellency, I humbly wish to bring to your kind attention the lingering challenge…

Oct

13

2025

By Famous Reporters

MAZI NNAMDI KANU Vs TINIBU’s PRESIDENTIAL PARDON: 4 Years in Detention and the Question of Justice

NEWS#Amnestyfornigerianterroristsandbandits, #BiafraAgitation, #Delemomodu, #FreeNnamdiKanu, #MaziNnamdiKanu, #Tinibu'sPresidentialpardonforbanditsterrorists, IPOB, referendum

MAZI NNAMDI KANU Vs TINIBU's PRESIDENTIAL PARDON: Four Years in Detention and the Question of Justice By Mandy Ezekiel The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has remained in detention for four years despite several court rulings ordering his unconditional release. Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021 following his re-arrest and extradition to Nigeria, continues to face charges bordering on treasonable felony. However, a series of court judgments, including one by the Supreme Court as well as the Appeal court in Abuja, had ordered…

Oct

12

2025

By Famous Reporters

“I’d Rather Hawk Groundnuts Than Sell My Body,” Says Dismissed Catholic Nun, Kinse

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"I’d Rather Hawk Groundnuts Than Sell My Body,” Says Dismissed Catholic Nun, Kinse Anastasia Kinse, a former Catholic reverend sister, has spoken out following her controversial dismissal from the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters under the Auchi Diocese in Edo State. Kinse, who devoted ten years of her life to religious service, alleges that she was unjustly expelled after reporting a case of sexual harassment at Veritas University, Abuja, where she served as a Graduate Assistant. Her account, published by Punch Newspapers on October 12, 2025, has reignited discussions on abuse, silence, and accountability within…

Oct

11

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Arise TV presenter, Somtochukwu set for burial, as family announces date

NEWS#AriseTV, #AriseTvjournalistSomtochukwutobeburied, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu, #Somtochukwufuneralarrangements, AriseTvpresenterfallsfromthreestoreybuilding

JUST IN: Arise TV presenter, Somtochukwu set for burial, as family announces date The remains of the deceased staff of Arise TV who died tragically in a robbery incident is set to be returned to mother earth. The family of the famous Arise TV Anchor, Correspondent and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has announced the funeral arrangements of their beloved daughter and sister. It will be recalled that 29-years-old Sommie whose life was cut short at her prime has been on the spotlight, since the fatal incident that claimed her life, on Monday, September 29, 2025, during a heavy robbery operation,…

Oct

10

2025

By Famous Reporters

UPDATE: ‘Sommie did not jump out of the balcony *Read full account of what happened to Arise TV Journalist

NEWS#Peterobimournsarisetvpresenter, #SommieAriseTV, #SomtochukwuChristelleMaduagwu, AriseTvpresenterfallsfromthreestoreybuilding

UPDATE: 'Sommie did not jump out of the balcony*Read full account of what happened to Arise TV Journalist By Charity Uwakwe The tragic death news of Arise TV presenter, the late Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu has continued to elucidate reactions from concerned citizens of Nigeria both home and in the diaspora. This is even as many different stories spring up from every nook and cranny of the country, all in the quest to ascertain if truly the rising star whose light was put off at her prime, actually jumped from her apartment which was situated on the last floor of a…