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FG Moves 101 Ex-Terrorists From Prison To Deradicalisation Camp
The Federal Government on Friday said 101 convicted terrorists and those awaiting trial have been moved from custodial centre to a deradicalisation camp for onward reintegration into the society. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting at Aso Villa in Abuja. Irabor and some ministers including...
IPOB Urges Buhari To Obey Court Judgment Discharging, Acquitting Nnamdi Kanu
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has commended the Appeal Court judges for discharging and acquitting its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, of all charges against him. The pro-Biafran group also appreciated its team of lawyers, who it said never capitulated until the legal victory was achieved. They urged President Muhammadu Buhari to obey the court orders and release Kanu, reminding him of...
Nnamdi Kanu: Buhari, Osinbajo, Service Chiefs To Meet After Court Judgment
The National Security Council, on Friday, said it was “considering the appropriate action to be taken” on the recent release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. It also backed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, who clarified that Kanu’s release was not equivalent to an acquittal. The Minister of Police...
Man Who Killed Wife For Not Explaining N10 Million In Her Possession Arrested
A 42-year-old businessman, Kelechukwu Onuka, has been arrested by the Ondo state police detectives for the murder of his wife, Nnenna, over dispute on “unexplained” N10 million. The ugly incident occurred at their residence in Aratunsi area, Oke Aro, Akure, Ondo State capital, Vanguard reports. The suspect reportedly accused his wife of hiding the money from him. A family source, said the...
No Pending Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu, Lawyer Replies Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), should comply with the order of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to consider voluntary resignation for exposing the Federal Government to international embarrassment and ridicule, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, said on Friday. He was...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Not Over — Security Council
The National Security Council has clarified the Federal Government's position on the status of the case against leader of proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. It said Kanu still has a case to answer. An Appeal Court, in Abuja on Thursday, thrashed the case of terrorism leveled against Kanu, a decision which sent a frenzy out to various quarters. It...
FG Orders Immediate Reopening Of Dangote Cement Factory Sealed By Kogi Govt
The National Security Council (NSC) chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that Dangote Cement factory in Obajana, Kogi State, be reopened immediately. The council gave the directive at a meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi, joined by his Interior counterpart, Rauf Aregbesola and the Chief of Defence Staff...
Gov. Matawalle Of Zamfara Declares Total Lockdown In Some Parts Of The State
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has declared a total lockdown in three Local Government Areas of the State, following the resurgence of bandit attacks. The LGs affected are; Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi. Gov. Matawalle also ordered the immediate suspension of all political activities in the state including APC meetings till further notice, as part of the measures to facilitate the efforts...
440 Honourees Of President Buhari Should Be In Prisons – Buba Galadima
A former ally of the President Buhari, Buba Galadima, has faulted the national honours recently given out to some persons by the President. He alleged that out of the 470 honourees, no fewer than 440 among them should be in prisons across the country. ABN TV reports that Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja conferred national honours on at least 447 persons....
Obi Aguocha Calls For Immediate Release Of Nnamdi Kanu After His Acquittal
Chief Obi Aguocha has called on the federal government to immediately release the detained leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Labour Party candidate for Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State was reacting to the judgement of the court of appeal in Abuja which discharged and acquitted the separatist leader. In a release on Thursday, Aguocha, the Udo Ji Agu-Ohuhu and Ogwumabiri...
