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Nnamdi Kanu Willing to Meet FG’s Conditions for Release – South East Senators

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has made it clear that he is willing to comply with any requirements the federal government sets for his release.  This is according to South-East senators, led by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. After discussing Kanu’s detention with Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on July 3, Senator Abaribe made this announcement.  Prior to the official talks on Wednesday, Abaribe stated that he paid Kanu a personal visit at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters on Monday.  Speaking on behalf of his peers, Abaribe affirmed his trust that the Attorney General would successfully push for Kanu’s release, stressing the negative effects of his protracted imprisonment on Southeast African security. Abaribe said,  “I met with Nnamdi Kanu myself on Monday,” Abaribe said in response to a question concerning Kanu’s willingness to accept conditional release. Now it’s Wednesday. He wholeheartedly supports our efforts. On Monday, we met between 2 and 3 PM. He is willing to comply with whatever requirements that the federal government may set.” “Political leaders, business people and everybody in the South East is concerned about the release of Nnamdi Kanu, knowing fully well that is the fulcrum regarding the insecurity in the region. “All the criminals and all the people going around causing mayhem in the South East have all said […]

Lagos Workers Complain as Rain Causes Traffic Jams and Flooding

Several workers in Lagos have expressed their frustration over the continuous rain on Wednesday, which is causing significant traffic congestion and flooding in many parts of the state. According to reports from NAN, Lagos is experiencing continuous rainfall, resulting in severe traffic jams and widespread flooding across the city. Employees who spoke with NAN mentioned […]

Matawalle Calls Northern Plot Against Tinubu “Unpatriotic”

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called northern politicians who are plotting against President Tinubu for the 2027 elections “unpatriotic”. Former Zamfara State governor, Matawalle, accused these politicians of having no grassroots support and an “entitlement mentality,” stating that those with strong local support back Tinubu. Matawalle’s remarks followed comments from Salihu Lukman, […]

President Tinubu’s Tenure Will Transform Nigeria, Says Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that by the end of President Tinubu’s tenure, Nigeria will undergo significant changes that will make it unrecognizable to many. Speaking at the opening of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Akpabio expressed confidence that in seven years, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nigeria as a whole will be […]

Continuous Attacks on Nigerian Students Abroad Raise Concerns

Nigerian students in other countries seem to have become frequent targets for violence. If they are not killed by the security forces in their host countries, they are murdered by local citizens. This is happening everywhere, from Africa to Europe, Asia, and America. Many Nigerians who have gone to places like the UK, Canada, Ghana, […]

FG Receives 103 Nigerians Deported from Turkey

The Federal Government has taken in 103 Nigerians who were deported from Turkey due to various migration issues. Some of these issues included expired visas and irregular migration. Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner for the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), announced this on Friday during the deportees’ profiling in […]

Patience Jonathan: “I Won’t Return to Aso Villa”

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, recently expressed that she would refuse any request to return to the presidential villa as Nigeria’s First Lady. In a widely shared video, Mrs. Jonathan addressed a public event on Friday, highlighting the immense pressure associated with the role. She remarked, “The stress of Nigeria is too much,” and […]

ASUU Threatens Strike Over Unmet Demands by Nigerian Government

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) have warned they may go on strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to address their issues. On June 27, ASUU-UNN members held a peaceful protest around their campus, demanding the government honor their agreement with the union. Protesters […]

Federal Government Bans Single-Use Plastics in Ministries and Agencies

The Tinubu-led Federal Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics in all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This decision aims to reduce plastic waste within government operations. Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, revealed the ban after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The move is […]

Petrol Price Hits N2,000 per Liter in Adamawa Due to IPMAN Strike

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the Adamawa/Taraba region is continuing its strike, leading to petrol prices reaching N2,000 per liter. Dahiru Buba, the IPMAN Chairman, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola that the strike is due to continuous harassment and unlawful seizures of petrol tankers by the Nigeria Customs […]