Felix Duru Mbah

Apparently seeking a way to upturn his life imprisonment, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed his conviction and life sentence. His lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed this via a post on his verified X handle today. "The mother of all appeals has been filed, as Mazi Nnamdi Kanu personally appeals against his conviction/sentence today, the 4th of February 2025," Ejimakor posted. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court had on 20 November, 2025, sentenced the Biafra agitator to life imprisonment on seven-count charges of terrorism-related offences, for inciting violence and directing the proscribed group, among…

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*Royal Father's Whereabouts Unknown, Palace Razed *Many Persons Missing *Gov Blames Terrorist Cells Terrorists, on Tuesday evening, attacked Woro and Nuku communities, Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State, with the Red Cross updating earlier information on the death toll and now saying that at least 162 persons were massacred by the enemies of society who also razed down several houses. The toll update makes it one of the deadliest attacks in recent months in the country, which has been plagued by interlinked security crises. Terrorists, labelled, albeit lightly, as bandits, loot villages and kidnap for ransom, operate in…

*Hard Times For Operators Of Dirty Business Premises As Awka Capital Territory Administration Spits Fire By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Headquarters, 82 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Enugu, has commended those it described as courageous and patriotic traders of Onitsha Main Market for the decision to reopen their businesses "after years of succumbing to empty threats of enemies of the nation." It stated that "this bold step represents a collective stand for peace, security, and economic progress in Anambra State and the South-East region at large." In a statement by acting Deputy Director, Amy Public Relations, 82 Division, Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni,…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to anchor the state into UNDP Nigeria's Integrated Smart States Programme (ISSP). This was even as UNDP commended the State Governor Peter Mbah’s “leadership, reform drive, and vision clarity,” describing the MoU as “partnership that speaks to Enugu State's ambition, and to Nigeria's evolving development story.” Speaking during the signing ceremony at Government House, Enugu, Resident Representatives, UNDP Nigeria, Ms. Elsie Attafuah, said ISSP would enable the state translate political priorities into investment-ready portfolios, use state resources…

*Renewed Hope Interfaith For Tinubu/Alia Comes Alive By Sam Tyav, Makurdi All Progressives Congress (APC) woman leader in Benue State, Helen Agaigbe, has insisted that Governor Hyacinth Alia will return as governor in 2027 after his first term, describing persons who want him to go back to his priesthood practice as “jokers of the year.” Fielding questions from journalists at the APC state secretariat, Makurdi, the woman leader noted that the performance of the Alia administration speaks for itself, as, according to her, no well-meaning Benue citizen would contemplate voting out a government that is visibly delivering on its mandate.…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) to host communities and the general public, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) said it remains committed to upholding the highest standards of accountability, collaboration, and service in support of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. It made the declaration when the firm commissioned 13 newly-built offices at the 3 Battalion Headquarters of Nigerian Army. The company also remodelled 22 offices embedded within the military's Sector 1 Facilities in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Tantita Managing Director (MD), High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi…

*Olu Of Warri, LG Chair, Others Praise Gov By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has described technical and vocational education as one of the most effective tools for tackling youth unemployment in the country, noting that graduates would emerge as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs and employers of labour rather than job seekers. Governor Oborevwori made the remark during the inauguration of the newly-completed Model Technical College, Omadino, Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. He described the institution as a flagship investment in technical and vocational education by his administration. The governor said some achievements were…