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Today’s Session: Kanu’s Defence Team Flays Alleged Bias, Denial Of Fair Hearing, Irregularities In Proceedings

BREAKING, News, Opinion, Politics

Warning Nigerians and the international community "don't let them feed you lies" on what transpired before the Federal High Court Abuja today during the terrorism case brought against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government (FG), the legal team of the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) opened up on what they claimed occurred. His Global Defence Consortium accused the court of continued bias and denial of fair hearing, following what it described as fresh irregularities during today's court proceedings presided over by Justice James Omotosho. In a statement released today by Barrister Onyedikachi Ifedi, after the sitting,…

Oct

24

2025

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See Nigeria’s New Service Chiefs

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These are the faces of our new Service Chiefs, appointed today by President Bola Tinubu, following his sack of the previous ones. Top left: Lt.Gen. O.O Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS); top right: Major. Gen. W. Shuaibu, Chief of Army Staff; Bottom left: Rear Admiral I. Abbas, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke, Chief of Air Staff.

Oct

24

2025

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Fear As Terrorists Invade Southern Kaduna Community, Abduct 10

News

*Community Associations Cry Out By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Again, terrorists have reportedly stepped up activities in Kaduna State. Reports said a group of terrorists invaded Kuyanbana village, Rumaya community, Kauru Local Government Area (LGA) in southern Kaduna, and abducted no fewer than 10 persons, mainly men and women. Sources said they were kidnapped in an area close to a military formation. The development has elicited a press statement from the LG's Community Development Associations (CDAs) Forum which condemned the action in strong terms. Identities of those kidnapped were given as Anthony Gambo, Sule S. Maigari, Asabe Sule, Makuku Joshua and…

Oct

24

2025

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BOMBSHELL! Tinubu Axes CDS Musa, Service Chiefs, Shuaibu Now Army Chief, Aneke Air Chief

News

In a major shakeup, President Bola Tinubu has approved changes in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s security architecture. A Presidency statement today,which disclosed this, read: "Under the new appointments, General Olufemi Oluyede becomes the Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. "Major-General W. Shaibu has been named the Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke is the new Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas assumes office as the Chief of Naval Staff. "The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General E.A.P. Undiendeye, retains his position. 'President Tinubu…

Oct

24

2025

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Presidential Poll: Cameroun Boils, Youths Write ‘We Better Go Join Boko Haram In Sambisa Than Accept Biya’

Foreign

*'If We Join Boko Haram, Blood Will Flow' *Electoral Commission Set To Announce 92-year-old Re-elected For 8th Term/ 7 Years At least two persons have been killed and dozens of protesters arrested in Cameroon as the government cracks down on dissent before the announcement of final results in this month’s presidential elections. Local media reports, citing preliminary data from the electoral commission (Elecam), suggest that victory for the 92-year-old incumbent, Paul Biya, is all but certain. That prospect has provoked anger and disbelief among his opponents, leading to unrest across several regions. Biya, who has been in power since 1982…

Oct

24

2025

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They Deceived Fellow Nigerians With Fake Ghana Job Offers, Then Forced Them Into Yahoo -Police

Foreign

*57 Rescued, Five Arrested The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects and rescued 57 Nigerians from a human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate operating at Adom Estates, Community 25, in the West African country. The operation, which took place last Wednesday, 22 October, was led by the CID’s Operations Unit following intelligence gathered on the group’s activities. The suspects have been named by the police as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko. They are alleged to have operated a network that lured young Nigerians to Ghana under false promises of…

Oct

23

2025

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Alia Sacks Lobi Stars Board, Mgt

Sports

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has dissolved the board and management of the state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the dissolution takes immediate effect. The decision to dissolve the board and management, according to the statement, was aimed at repositioning the club for greater efficiency, accountability, and better performance in both the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and other competitions. The Governor's spokesman stated that "Governor further directed that all members of the dissolved management should hand over all official documents, assets, and…

Oct

23

2025

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Kanu Terrorism Trial: Huge Drama In Court (READ BLOW-BY-BLOW ACCOUNT OF WHAT HAPPENED)

News

There was huge drama at the Federal High Court Abuja today as leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, personally took up defence of his case in which the Federal Government (FG) charged him for alleged terrorism. Kanu proceeded to raise four grounds upon which he said he cannot be tried by the court, as, according to him, it lacked jurisdiction to do so. Making his submissions on the four reasons, he demanded that he be discharged and acquitted in line with an earlier judgment of the Appeal Court. Nonetheless, Justice James Omotosho disclosed that the witness…

Oct

23

2025

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There Won’t Be Religious Crisis In Ibadanland -Oba Ladoja

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Senator ) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has assured that there will not be religious crisis in Ibadanland. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit paid to him by the delegates from the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, on Thursday, 23 October. "There cannot be religious crisis in Ibadanland, as there is no family compound without the adherents of the various religions particularly Christianity, Islam and African Traditional Religion," he said. Ladoja added: "Any traditional ruler, including Olubadan of Ibadanland, is the father…

Oct

23

2025

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Road Safety: FEMD, FRSC Move To Strengthen Existing Collaboration

News

Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has pledged to strengthen the existing collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enhance safety on roads in the nation's capital. Acting Director General (DG), FEMD, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed made the pledge when he received members of the Central Business District (CBD) Sector of FRSC led by its Unit Commander, Assistant Corps Commander Zayanu Ibrahim in Abuja, according to a press release issued today by FEMD's Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa. Engr. Mohammed noted that as emergency responders, both agencies must work together to save lives. His words: "As responders,…