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Our Reporter, Abuja The Executive Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi, has described the conviction and life sentence handed down to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as a “political trial,” urging Ndigbo to avoid violence and instead channel their anger into building stronger political structures in the South-East. Reacting in his Thursday Democracy Broadcast, Amadi said Kanu’s trial and conviction by the Federal High Court in Abuja “fit into a long pattern of selective justice” in Nigeria, arguing that several groups and individuals accused of terrorism in other…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Security was on Thursday tightened around the Abia State Government House, Umuahia, following public outrage over the life imprisonment handed down to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Heavily armed police officers were deployed to both the main entrance and exit gates of the Government House, a development believed to be connected to the judgment, given that Kanu’s community hosts the state seat of power. Their presence drew the attention of passers-by and appeared to be a proactive measure against any…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu In a bid to tackle the escalating insecurity in the South-East, the Nigerian Senate on Thursday convened a major stakeholders’ security summit in Enugu, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the region’s peculiar challenges, particularly the recurrent farmer–herder clashes linked to open grazing. The National Security Summit brought together lawmakers, traditional rulers, Ohanaeze Ndigbo representatives, security agencies, local government chairmen, town union leaders and religious bodies—an indication of the severity of the crisis. Speaking at the event, the South-East Coordinator of the summit, Senator Austin Akobundu, stressed the urgency of hearing directly from communities most affected by violence…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo women, traditional rulers and elder statesmen have condemned the life imprisonment handed down to the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court. The Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) described the judgment as “pre-written,” insisting it confirmed long-held suspicions of systemic bias against the Igbo. IWA President, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, said the ruling exposed Nigeria’s “deep-seated hatred” for the Igbo, noting that the court rejected Kanu’s written submissions yet proceeded to convict him. “Kanu is not a terrorist. He only spoke against injustice. It is…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Stakeholders from across the South-East—comprising past, present, and emerging leaders—gathered in Enugu for a one-day leadership conference themed “The 2027 General Elections: Rethinking South East Leadership Roadmap Through Shared Regional Goals.” In a communiqué issued after the meeting, participants resolved that the region’s shared priorities for 2027 include security of lives and property, a peaceful environment for enterprise, and full reintegration of the South-East into Nigeria’s highest decision-making structures. Central to this, they said, is the quest for a Nigerian President of South-East extraction in 2027. The communiqué warned that after 2027, the region may lose any…
Our Reporter, Abuja A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven terrorism-related charges filed by the Federal Government. The judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho on Thursday, came four years after Kanu was arrested in Kenya and extraordinarily rendered to Nigeria. The ruling was issued in Kanu’s absence after he insisted the court would not deliver judgment, prompting security operatives to remove him from the courtroom for alleged unruly conduct. The judge held that Kanu’s broadcasts on Radio…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nsukka Journalists Forum (NJF), an association of media practitioners from the Nsukka cultural zone of Enugu State, has expressed deep shock over the passing of Senator Okechukwu Ezea (Ideke), who represented Enugu North Senatorial District until his death. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Benson Ezugwu, and Secretary, Felix Abugu, the Forum described the senator’s death as “the most shocking and saddening news in recent time.” They noted that Senator Ezea was a strong ally of the NJF and a firm voice for the Nsukka zone in the 10th Senate. “We recall that only…
Our Reporter, Abuja & Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, convicted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on all the seven counts of terrorism charge preferred against him by the Federal Government. He was found guilty of all the seven counts. On count one the court said it was satisfied that Kanu made series of broadcasts to incite violence and killings, in furtherance of his separatist agitation for Biafra. Omotosho based his decision on what he described as “uncontroverted evidence” that was adduced before the…
Our Reporter, Abuja APC chieftain and 2025 Anambra governorship aspirant, Valentine Ozigbo, has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to take bold, urgent steps to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and governance challenges. In the strongly worded letter, Ozigbo lamented recent killings and kidnappings across the country — including the abduction of schoolchildren in Kebbi, murder of worshippers in Kwara, rising highway kidnappings, and the killing of a military general — describing them as “open wounds on the conscience of the Republic.” He called for a decisive, unified national campaign against insecurity, insisting that Nigeria’s security failure…
Our Reporter, Abuja Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year, edging out Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen to claim the continent’s top individual honour. The PSG and Morocco defender received the award on Wednesday night at the CAF Awards ceremony held at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Rabat. His triumph follows a stellar year in which he played a pivotal role in PSG’s historic 2024/25 campaign, helping the club secure its first Champions League title as part of a quadruple-winning season. Morocco’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup—making them the first African team to…