Prof Soludo who made this known in a Media Chat streamed from the state capital, Awka, said if the courts have ordered the release of Kanu, then he should be freed, as he is needed for discussions on the future of the South-East.
Crime
At the time of her arrest on September 16, 2023, HAUWA’U MUKHTAR was found with four hundred and thirty-eight rounds of ammunition, which she was said to be taking to a notorious bandit leader who operates within the Dunburum Forest of Zamfara State.
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The attack on worshippers at the Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo on June 5, 2022, claimed the lives of more than forty persons.
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ANOCHILI INNOCENT, as well as three Mexican nationals and six other Nigerians are facing eleven counts of criminal charges before Justice MUSA KAKAKI of the Federal High Court in Lagos.
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A member of the committee, ABDULHAKEEM ADEOYE, said there will be no Democracy Day parade.
Controversial
Chairman of the Northern Christian Association, Reverend JOHN JOSEPH HAYAB, who spoke in a separate interview, said those who accuse Cardinal ONAIYEKAN of partisanship are either out of their mind or simply ignorant.
Both West African neighbours will clash in a final qualifying fixture for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations championship to be hosted by Morocco.
Foreign
Millions of students are expected to retake the examination, after the initial test in May was cancelled over allegations of a paper leak through Telegram by cheating rackets.
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The Academy said annual health sector budgetary allocations should be progressively scaled toward the fifteen percent baseline established by the 2001 Abuja Declaration to ensure sustainable financing for UHC.
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The defendants are facing a thirteen-count charge bordering on treason, terrorism, and money laundering, alongside former Petroleum Minister, TIMIPRE SYLVA, who is currently at large.
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CP OLOHUNDARE said that the social media content creator whose video exposed the act by Pastor ADEFARASIN has also been invited for questioning.
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The Force spokesman, ANIETTE ANIEDU OKOKON, said the incidents are being investigated, but failed to disclose the identities of those who have been arrested or are under investigated.
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The former minister is facing prosecution on seven counts of official corruption and fraudulent award the of Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6billion (Six Billion US Dollars).
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Beginning from August 1, 2026, the United States Mission in Nigeria says visa applicants will have to schedule appointment with the US Consulate in Lagos.
The scene was swept by the EOD Experts of command to ensure the safety of residents and facilitate a comprehensive investigation to determine the actual cause of the Explosion.
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The Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, who made this known in a statement, identified the suspects as KAREEM ABIODUN, ‘m’, 26; TANSIRU EMMANUEL, ‘m’, 29; LATEEF USMAN, ‘m’, 28; and ALASHE AZEEZ, ‘m’, 32.
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Forty-one-year-old ABUGU OLIVER IKECHUKWU, who is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.
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Olukoyede made this known while addressing a delegation of the management team of Human and Environmental Development Agenda, HEDA, led by its Chairman, Olarenwaju Suraju, who paid him a courtesy visit at the EFCC corporate headquarters in Abuja.
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President TINUBU says Nigerians deserve to see the numbers, just as they deserve to know what has changed and what these reforms for families, businesses and the country.
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As the world marks Human Rights Day 2025, the Nigerian government must recognise that human rights are not optional reforms or lofty aspirations. They are obligations - binding, enforceable, and central to governance.
The Easter break was announced in a statement by the Chief Registrar, Rivers State High Court, David Dahua-Maduenyi.
Justice OSIAGOR adjourned the matter till Friday, July 4, 2025, for further hearing.
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The Stakeholders Consultative Meeting with theme: “Collaborative Approach for a Transparent and Equitable Police Recruitment Process” was held at the Parry Osayande Auditorium at the PSC headquarters in Abuja.
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BAYO ONANUGA said the Tinubu administration has never shied away from acknowledging that policy reforms have brought unintended consequences, impacting the most vulnerable.
Controversial
In a statement by its media officers confirming the development, the ICPC alleged that EL RUFAI and the medical doctor abused their privilege and violate the order of court regarding the hospital visit.
Foreign
The owner admitted to serving ants but argued that they were used in a "small part" of the restaurant's 15-course menu – as a topping for sorbets – and that diners were told they could opt for non-ant toppings.
In their last visit to the United States of America, in the summer of 2022, the Super Eagles played against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, losing narrowly by 1-2.
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The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel OLABISI OLALEKAN AYENI, said one of the suspects volunteered to lead the soldiers to exhume the site where the traditional ruler was buried within Umudike forest.
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The auction involved eight properties across Lagos, Kano, Ondo, and Ogun. Two houses in Lekki and Ikorodu areas of Lagos were stepped down due to notices of appeal. Out of six properties eventually advertised for auction, only two were sold at over N139 million.
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The Media Office of former Vice President of Nigeria, ATIKU ABUBAKAR, has criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over claims by NAFIU BALA GOMBE over claims that he has been granted access code to upload rival candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, on the commis
