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A former Minister of Justice in Nigeria, Kanu Agabi, SAN, has formally withdrawn from representing leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. This followed Kanu’s decision to take over his own defence before Justice James Omotosho, in his court Kanu is facing trial. The development took place Thursday morning as Kanu was brought to court to open his defence. Recall that Kanu’s lawyer had participated in a protest on Monday leading to his arrest alongside Kanu’s brother. In his first statement after the withdrawal of Agabi, Kanu said the court lacked jurisdiction to hear his case. This…
There is palpable tension in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja this Monday morning as protesters asking for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu have taken to the streets. Men of the Nigerian Police Force, in the FCT command have however responded with equal force forcing many of the protesters and organisers to flee. Police had to tear-gas the protesters to force them away from the various locations where they had taken position for the protest. Kanu has been in detention since he extradition from Kenya over activities considered to be inimical to…
Founder and Chairman of Coscharis Motors, Dr. Cosmas Maduka on Monday said seemingly wealthy people who shout “money Na Water” people with wrong values. Maduka said he has never seen anyone with real money flaunt his wealth saying money is water. He listed oilMogul Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu, a banker as some of the wealthy Nigerians who are never seen throwing money At parties. In a video posted on his instagram page on Monday evening, Maduka could be seen showing disdain for people who flaunt wealth. He said anytime he attends a party where money is thrown around, he…
Exercising the powers vested in him through the National Council of State on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu granted pardon to many Nigerians who had convicted, executed, or sentenced for one offence or another. The beneficiaries included pre-colonial figures such as Herbert Macaulay, considered one of the early nationalists who was convicted by the British authorities in the 30s. Also among those pardoned were former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan who bagged a jail term over his alleged involvement in corruption; the Ogoni activists led by late Ken Saro-Wiwa. Tinubu also pardoned a drugs lord Francis Nweke who was slammed…
President Bola Tinubu’s coastal highway initiative is getting kudos from unexpected quarters as a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party and former governorship aspirant in Ogun, Segun Showunmi on Wednesday said the project is a demonstration of the President’s capacity for long term plans. Showunmi was among stakeholders some of whom were members of the Civil Society organizations who joined the Minister of Works Dave Umahi on an inspection of the project on Wednesday. They commended the Federal Government on the quality of work being done on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, and the commitment of the administration of President…
Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world. 2. Our founding heroes and heroines—Herbert Macaulay, Dr NnamdiAzikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Margaret Ekpo, Anthony Enahoro, Ladoke Akintola, Michael…
Returning Governor Sim Fubara Friday evening said that he, his leader and former governor Nyesom Wike and the state House of Assembly have agreed to end all crisis in the state. Fubara, during a state broadcast hours after resuming from his six month suspension, said he has endured all the difficulties occasioned by the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. Describing Wike as “Our Leader,” Fubara said there is no sacrifice that is too much for the interest of the people of the state. He said, “As your Governor, I accepted to abide by the state of emergency…
Says It is to Strengthen Democratic Participation Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Friday announced the appointment of 1,200 new political assistants in the state. The governor said his action was in “fulfilment of its commitment to deepen democratic participation.” in the state. He said the 1,200 political assistants will serve as “change agents and enhance civic engagement across the state.” His Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade described the move as a strategic effort to strengthen democratic governance across all nooks and crannies of the state. According to him, the assistants — five from each of the…
Pro-democracy and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that the Federal Government of Nigeria has threatened microblogging Apps X to take down a tweet made by him. Sowore, in a tweet on Sunday, said the information came to him when the microblogging app contacted him about the request the company received from the Nigerian authorities. Read His Tweet Below: This morning, X (formerly Twitter) officially contacted me about the despicable threat letter they received from the lawless DSS over my Tweet on Tinubu. One option I will NOT be taking is deleting that Tweet. Thank you, @X. Hello @YeleSowore,…
BY Richard Akinnola Today, Friday, September 5 is the 16th anniversary of the death of Chief Gani Fawehinmi. There is no better way to honour Gani on the anniversary of his passing than to rebut the lies peddled against him by Mr Yakubu Mohammed, a director of Newswatch. First thing that struck me was the question – What would Gani have done in the present circumstance? I answered – He would have written a book to counter Mr Mohammed as he did to his erstwhile friend, Dr Olu Onagoruwa who lied against him in his book after he left…