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Lagos CP Breaks Silence on Makoko, Oworonshoki Protests: “I Did Not Supervise Any Beating

Lagos CP Breaks Silence on Makoko, Oworonshoki Protests: “I Did Not Supervise Any Beating By our Correspondent "Lagos CP Olohundare Jimoh denies supervising police brutality during Makoko and Oworonshoki protests, blames misinformation and land grabbers, and warns against violent demonstrations in Lagos." The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has dismissed allegations of police brutality linked to recent protests by alleged Maroko, Makoko and Oworonshoki evictees, warning residents to beware of criminal elements hiding under the guise of civil agitation. Speaking during a visit to the Owode Onirin Motor Parts Market, the Police boss addressed rising tension…
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US State of Georgia Grants Honorary Citizenship to IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu

US State of Georgia Grants Honorary Citizenship to IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu

US State of Georgia Grants Honorary Citizenship to IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu "The US state of Georgia has conferred honorary citizenship and “Outstanding Citizen” status on detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, according to Goodwill Ambassador courtesies." A state in the United States, Georgia, has granted honorary citizenship to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and named him an “Outstanding Citizen” to be accorded the courtesies of a Goodwill Ambassador. The proclamation was issued by Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, on behalf of the Republican-controlled state.Dated January 16, 2026, the honorary citizenship certificate was…
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Ex-NBA Vice President Ubani Vows to Prosecute Lawyer Over Alleged Defamation

Ex-NBA Vice President Ubani Vows to Prosecute Lawyer Over Alleged Defamation

“Ex-NBA Vice President Ubani Vows to Prosecute Lawyer Over Alleged Defamation” Ex-NBA Vice President, Dr. Monday Ubani, vows to prosecute a fellow lawyer over alleged defamatory publications, as legal and contempt proceedings loom. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Monday O. Ubani, has vowed to pursue full legal action against a fellow legal practitioner, Dr. Tonye Jaja Clinton, over what he described as serial defamatory publications and contemptuous conduct. Ubani’s position was conveyed in a statement issued by his counsel, Nkem Okoro, Esq., who disclosed that Clinton is already…
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Ohafia Kingship Crisis: Tussle Leaves Hon. Igwe Akuma Dead as Allegations Rock Deputy Governor in Okon Aku

Ohafia Kingship Crisis: Tussle Leaves Hon. Igwe Akuma Dead as Allegations Rock Deputy Governor in Okon Aku

Ohafia Kingship Crisis: Tussle Leaves Hon. Igwe Akuma Dead as Allegations Rock Deputy Governor in Okon Aku "The Ohafia kingship dispute in Okon Aku has escalated amid allegations of political interference, unlawful arrests, and rising tensions in Abia State." The unresolved kingship dispute in Okon Aku, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, has assumed an alarming and volatile dimension, as grave allegations are now being leveled against theDeputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Emetu. Multiple community sources contend that the unrest is being aggravated by the alleged abuse of executive authority and political influence.Ohafia Local Government Area,…
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Opara Faults Prosecution: ‘Kanu’s Boxers and Perfume Cannot Be Terrorism Evidence

Opara Faults Prosecution: ‘Kanu’s Boxers and Perfume Cannot Be Terrorism Evidence

Opara Faults Prosecution: ‘Kanu’s Boxers and Perfume Cannot Be Terrorism Evidence "Human rights lawyer Maxwell Opara criticizes the prosecution in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial, describing the inclusion of personal items like boxers and perfume as irrelevant and a sign of weak evidence. He highlights procedural irregularities and questions the fairness of the entire judicial process." Human rights lawyer, Barr. Maxwell Opara, has raised serious concerns about the credibility of evidence presented against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in his ongoing terrorism case, describing some of the items tendered in court as “laughable” and “embarrassingly irrelevant.” Speaking in an interview on Saturday, November…
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Kanu Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial, Cites Repealed Law, others

Kanu Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial, Cites Repealed Law, others

Kanu Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial, Cites Repealed Law, others "IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has filed a motion asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend judgment in his terrorism trial, citing constitutional breaches and reliance on a repealed law. He claims the proceedings are void and without jurisdiction." Abuja, Nigeria – The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to halt the delivery of judgment in his terrorism trial scheduled for November 20. In the motion, dated and filed…
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Lawyer Alleges DSS Assaulted Nnamdi Kanu in Detention — ‘He Was Physically Attacked,’ Says Maxwell Opara

Lawyer Alleges DSS Assaulted Nnamdi Kanu in Detention — ‘He Was Physically Attacked,’ Says Maxwell Opara

Lawyer Alleges DSS Assaulted Nnamdi Kanu in Detention — ‘He Was Physically Attacked,’ Says Maxwell Opara "Prominent lawyer Maxwell Opara alleges that IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu was assaulted by DSS operatives during detention. His revelation sparks renewed protests and raises serious questions about Nigeria’s rule of law and human rights record." Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Maxwell Opara, has shared disturbing details about the condition of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), alleging that Kanu was physically assaulted by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Opara made the revelation in a video that surfaced…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention: A Test of Nigeria’s Justice, Fairness, Rule of Law – Dr. Emeka Kalu

Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention: A Test of Nigeria’s Justice, Fairness, Rule of Law – Dr. Emeka Kalu

Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention: A Test of Nigeria’s Justice, Fairness, and Rule of Law – Dr. Emeka Kalu Dr. Emeka Kalu condemns the continued detention of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, calling it a test of Nigeria’s justice system and a threat to the rule of law. He urges the judiciary to uphold fairness, transparency, and human rights over political interests. The ongoing case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stands as a defining test of justice, fairness, and the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system. His prolonged detention and the drawn-out nature of his trial…
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Rochas Okorocha: Imo Attorney-General, Akaolisa Speaks on Resurrection of Rule of Law

Rochas Okorocha: Imo Attorney-General, Akaolisa Speaks on Resurrection of Rule of Law

Rochas Okorocha: Imo Attorney-General, Akaolisa Speaks on Resurrection of Rule of Law By Charity Uwakwe Imo Attorney-General, COC Akaolisa says in line with Rule of Law, justice must be pursued through the established process of adjudication that will ensure that all parties get fair hearing. The Commissioner for Justice explained that the Rule of Law entails that "there is no body that would be suppressed or his rights infringed upon." This is following the recent recovery of illegally acquired land from former Governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha, from the present administration led by Governor Hope Uzodimma. The Attorney-General lauded…
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