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Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The Catch Them Young Community Initiative (CATYCOI), a youth-led, non-profit, non-partisan, and community-based organization, has expressed concern over the commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to addressing voter apathy ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Executive Director of CATYCOI, Comrade Nonso Orakwe, raised the concern on Thursday during a Stakeholders’ Forum and Press Briefing organized under the Campaign Against Voter Apathy (CAVA) project in the state. The project, themed “Strengthening Citizens’ Participation in the 2025 Anambra Gubernatorial Elections,” is being implemented in partnership with LEAP Africa, a non-profit organization. Orakwe accused…

Our Reporter, Abuja The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has strongly condemned the arrest of rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, and several other peaceful protesters by the Nigeria Police Force during the recent Free Nnamdi Kanu protest in Abuja. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, and made available to newsmen on Thursday, RULAAC described the arrests as “an affront to democracy and the rule of law,” insisting that peaceful protest is a constitutionally protected right and not a crime. According to the Police, the protesters were apprehended for allegedly violating a court order restricting…

Our Reporter, New York  The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is finding it difficult to curtail Peter Obi’s political movement because he does not maintain any political structures that can easily be dismantled. Dr. Amadi made the remark during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. Speaking on Obi’s impact on Nigeria’s political landscape, the former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) described the former Anambra State governor as a politician with a “unique political strength,” which also doubles as…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Human Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday arrested by security operatives at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja, shortly after he appeared in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore had championed the October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow peaceful march in Abuja, during which Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor; and 10 other protesters were arrested. The heavily armed police officers who arrested Sowore insisted that he must accompany them to the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. When Sowore demanded to know his offense, one…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi, on Thursday, applied to withdraw his representation in the ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Similarly, all the Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) involved in the case also announced their withdrawal. Kanu is facing trial on a seven-count charge bordering on terrorism, filed against him by the Federal Government. When the matter was called on Thursday, Agabi informed the court that he would no longer be representing the IPOB leader, adding that the defendant had decided to take back the…

Our Reporter, Abuja  The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has announced the commencement of entries for the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards 2026, aimed at celebrating journalists who have demonstrated excellence in promoting transparency and accountability through the use of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011. Named in honour of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who signed the FOI Act into law on May 28, 2011, the awards seek to recognize journalists who have effectively used the Act as a tool for investigative reporting and advocacy for open governance. According to a statement released by MRA on Thursday…

…Says Igbo persecution nearing tipping point Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has absolved human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, of any complicity in the arrest and detention of Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. The family, in a statement, also denied reports that a medical panel from the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) visited Kanu for the medical examination ordered by Justice James Omotosho. According to the family, those circulating the false narrative that Sowore betrayed Kanu’s…

…As diaspora group urges Igbo investors to think home Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has commended Governor Alex Otti for his administration’s impressive infrastructural strides in Abia State, describing them as transformative and capable of redefining the state’s development narrative. Similarly, the Igbo Diaspora Investment Group (IDIG) has launched a campaign to sensitize Ndigbo on the need to channel their investments back home to the South East. The group also pledged to make significant investments in Abia, citing Governor Otti’s commitment to building an investor-friendly environment. National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, gave the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike. The union, however, issued a one-month ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and address other lingering issues affecting the nation’s university system. ASUU had declared the warning strike on October 13, 2025, citing the government’s failure to respond to several appeals to address the prolonged renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement and other welfare-related concerns of university lecturers. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the suspension on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja.…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu A human rights lawyer, John Nwobodo, Esq., has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu State over the recent defection of 22 members of the Enugu State House of Assembly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter dated October 21, 2025, Nwobodo outlined the legal implications of the lawmakers’ defection and urged the electoral body to conduct bye-elections in the affected constituencies. According to him, the lawmakers, who were elected on the platforms of the PDP and Labour Party (LP), defected…