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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…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Let’s take a trip to Umunna, that is, the kindred setting where the families meet. I’m making this journey to break kolanuts with the ebullient homey of many titles – Ozonkpu! Ezeudo! Call him Uche Nworah, PhD, and the ever personable go-getter will take a bow. The brand new outing of Uche Nworah is in the toga of Executive Chairman, Umunna Media Group, Abuja. The date stares one in the face as Tuesday, October 14, in this year of Our Lord. It’s the grand opening of the Abuja City office of Umunna Media, a different kind…
…As Igbo youths seek presidential intervention Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Global Defence Consortium and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team have condemned the arrest and detention of Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; his lawyer, Chief Aloy Ejimakor; and other peaceful protesters who participated in Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow rally in Abuja. This came as another group, the South-East Youths for Good Association, appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise his prerogative of mercy and order Kanu’s release from detention. Describing the arrest and detention of the peaceful protesters as illegal and an affront to justice, the Global Defence Consortium, in a…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Worried about the negative impact of analogue farming on agricultural diversification in Nigeria, experts and policy makers in the sector will today, October 22, converge on Umuahia, the Abia State capital, to explore innovative technologies capable of driving modern farming in the country. The gathering, under the aegis of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN), marks the society’s 59th Annual Conference and Business Meeting, holding at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), in collaboration with the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike. According to the organisers, the theme of the conference — “Advancing Innovative…