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*Judge Fixes 4-6 Nov For Adoption Of Written Addresses Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, today did a U-turn on his earlier plan to call witnesses in his defence in the ongoing trial for alleged terrorism offences preferred against him. On 24 October this year, the Federal High Court Abuja adjourned till today for Kanu to open his defence. Kanu had communicated the court of his intention to call witnesses and applied for witness summons. He also begged the court for time to study his case file. Today, when the case was called, the IPOB leader…

Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organization (AOIYEO) has renewed its calls for full political autonomy and inclusion of original inhabitants of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in governance and development processes, insisting that justice and equity cannot be achieved until their rights are constitutionally recognized. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Project Manager of AOIYEO, Ms. Annis Adegbe, emphasized that despite Abuja’s transformation into a symbol of national unity and progress, its indigenous communities continue to suffer from “systematic exclusion” and “historical marginalization” since the establishment of Nigeria’s capital city. She said: “While Abuja shines as the face of national…

Ahead of the national convention of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has officially announced his intention to run for National Chairman of the party. Lamido was governor from 2007-2015, two terms, and has been an unwavering member of the PDP from the 1999 dawn of Nigeria's Fourth Republic. He disclosed the national chairmanship aspiration today in a post on his verified Facebook page. According to him, he intends to visit the PDP national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, to buy his nomination form today. "By the grace of God, I shall today, Monday,…

*Thankful Over New Army Chief Shaibu's Appointment, Counsels Him On Fairness By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has hailed recently retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as a gallant and patriotic son of the geopolitical zone. Musa led a pack of Service Chiefs axed by President Bola Tinubu on Friday. They were immediately replaced by a new set led by Gen. Olufemi Oluyede (CDS). MBF said Musa's exit marked the conclusion of an illustrious and exceptional military career. The Forum also expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for availing its son the rare opportunity…

*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…

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…

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…

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…