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Igbos In Abuja Are Watching Development Around Nnamdi Kanu With Keen Interest

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 21, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

It is evident the conviction and supposed sentencing of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is resonating negatively through out the South East and the entire country and in the wider diaspora.

The Igbo Community within the Federal Capital Territory is watching the developments around Mazi Nnamdi Kanu with keen interest. What occured yesterday was injustice against a marginalized people.

The judgement of November 20, 2025 smarks of judicial recklessness laced with the worst type of bigotry. The type that threatened to end the existence of Nigeria during the period leading up to the prognom of 1966.

The Igbo Community Association FCT is concerned over what the resultant effects of this judgement would have in the South East and other regions in Nigeria.

With a very saddened heart, the ICA FCT calls on the Tinubu administration to listen to the voice of the people. To the voices of Forty four legislators of the National Assembly who joined the call for President Tinubu to seek a political solution to the Nnamdi Kanu impasse.

ICA FCT is advising President Tinubu to seize this opportunity and grant Nnamdi Kanu freedom. It would be the wise approach to this situation.

Igbos are Nigerians. We deserve to be treated as Nigerians.

Nnamdi Kanu is a Nigerian. He deserves to be treated as one.

Signed

Engr Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe
Igbo Community Association FCT

November 21, 2025 0 comments

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Again, terrorists invade Catholic School in Niger, kidnap students, staff

by Folarin Kehinde November 21, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

An unconfirmed number of students and staff have been abducted at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.

Details of the abduction remain sketchy, but sources told Daily Trust that many students were taken during a raid on the school.

A source from one of the Catholic churches in Niger State confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, noting that the school was still compiling its records.

“Yes, it is true, but I am not in a position to give details. The church will issue an official statement later in the day,” he said.

When contacted, the Spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said he would provide details later.

However, the Head of Department, Disaster and Relief, Agwara Local Government, Ahmed Abdullahi Rofia, confirmed the attack via telephone.

He said the terrorists stormed the school between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., adding that the actual number of abducted students and staff had yet to be determined as authorities continue their assessments.

The incident comes just days after a similar attack in Maga, Kebbi State, where 25 students were kidnapped, heightening concerns over the deteriorating security situation in educational institutions across the region.

November 21, 2025 0 comments

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Eruku Church Attack: Bandits Place N100m Ransom On Each Of 38 Abductees

by Folarin Kehinde November 21, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

The bandits that abducted some 38 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State have placed N100 ransom on the head of each abductees.

LEADING REPORTERS gathered that the kidnappers have started contacting the families of the victims who were abducted during a church service on Tuesday.

A community leader and Olori Eta of Eruku, Chief Olusegun Olukotun whose four relatives were among the kidnapped victims confirmed this to LEADERSHIP on Thursday.

Olukotun, who said he was in the church with five of his family members when the incident occurred, said he and one of his wards escaped the attack around 6:06 p.m through the church’s window.

He confirmed that the kidnappers have made contact with the people of the community and are demanding N100m as ransom on each of the 38 victims.

“From what we gathered from the kidnappers camp, they (kidnappers) have grouped the victims according to their relations and are now calling our people through each of the group.

November 21, 2025 0 comments

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Life Sentence: South East Leaders Vow To Explore Political Solution For Nnamdi Kanu

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 21, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty on all seven counts of terrorism preferred against him by the Federal Government.

In a swift reaction, South-East leaders vowed to pursue a political solution to secure his release and urged residents of the region to remain calm.

Speaking on behalf of Igbo leaders, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, said:

“All hope is not lost. A political solution is underway to secure Kanu release.”

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Kalu expressed optimism that Kanu could be freed through a political arrangement.

He voiced confidence that President Bola Tinubu would consider the appeals of prominent Igbo stakeholders on the issue, noting that the President would not be opposed to such an intervention.

Kalu further stressed that with the court process now concluded, the door had been opened for intensified political engagement.

“It is now time to explore political solutions that had been hindered because the matter was before the court. But now that the court has finished, it is time to intensify the request for the President’s intervention and we are sure that the President is not averse to it. We are going to get it. All hope is not lost. Our people should remain calm,” he said.

November 21, 2025 0 comments

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BREAKING: Court sentences Kanu to life imprisonment

by Folarin Kehinde November 20, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment.

He was handed the life sentence on counts 1, 4, 5, and 6 of the charge, while it handed him 20-year jail term on count three and five years on count 7, without the option of fine.

Trial Justice James Omotosho said his decision not to pass death sentence on the defendant was owing to a Biblical injunction that demanded the show of mercy.

He ordered that Kanu should be kept in protective custody, even as a radio transmitter he illegally imported into the country was forfeited to the federal government.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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JUST IN: Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 20, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment on counts one, two, four, five and six, opting against the death penalty sought by the Federal Government.

On count three, the court handed Kanu a 20-year jail term, while he was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on count seven.

Justice Omotosho ordered that all the sentences run concurrently, meaning Kanu will serve a life term in prison.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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FG Seeks Death Sentence For IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 20, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Federal Government has asked the court to impose the death penalty on the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, following his conviction on terrorism charges.

Counsel to the government, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), told the court that the provisions of the law under which Kanu was tried and found guilty prescribe a death sentence without the option of a lesser punishment.

Addressing the court after the conviction was pronounced, Awomolo argued that the judge had no discretion in the matter and must impose the maximum penalty as mandated by law.

He further submitted that Kanu showed no remorse throughout the trial for the offences committed against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but instead maintained what he described as a militant, arrogant and unruly disposition.

The senior lawyer also urged the court to order the forfeiture of all properties seized from Kanu to the Federal Government.

Awomolo additionally prayed the court to commit Kanu to prison custody, where his safety would be guaranteed, pending the execution of the sentence.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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Terrorism Case: Nnamdi Kanu Faces Final Verdict Today

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 20, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is expected to know his fate today as the Federal High Court in Abuja delivers a crucial ruling in his long-running legal battle with the Federal Government.

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, is expected to rule on a raft of applications filed by both Kanu and the Federal Government. Among them is a motion by the IPOB leader challenging the competence of the terrorism charges against him and seeking his release on the grounds of alleged unlawful detention and violation of his fundamental rights.

Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services since June 2021, following his controversial interception and return to Nigeria from Kenya, which his lawyers describe as an “extraordinary rendition”.

He is standing trial on seven terrorism-related counts, including alleged incitement, running an unlawful organisation and actions said to threaten national security—allegations he has consistently denied.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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JUST IN: Terrorists Strike Again, Kidnap Four Farmers in Kwara Community

by Folarin Kehinde November 20, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Terrorists have carried out another attack in Kwara State, abducting four rice farmers in Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area.

The incident comes less than 24 hours after gunmen stormed a church in Eruku, also in Kwara State.

According to reports, the latest abduction occurred on Wednesday evening while the farmers were working in their fields during the peak of the harvest season.

According to a community source, the attackers arrived suddenly, surrounding the farmers as they gathered their harvested rice.

“It has been confirmed that bandits struck again at Bokungi under the Lafiagi Emirate. Four people were abducted. Information is still emerging,” the source said.

Residents said the gunmen operated for several minutes without resistance, forcing the farmers into the nearby bush before taking them to an unknown location.

Community members also noted that rising insecurity in Edu LGA has forced many farming settlements to be abandoned, as farmers fear attacks during the harvest period when they are most vulnerable.

The Kwara State Police Command had not issued an official statement at the time of filing this report.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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FG Blames USA, Trump Over Recent Terror Attacks in Nigeria

by Nelson Ugwuagbo November 20, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The SGF to the Federal Government (FG), George Akume on Wednesday blamed renewed terror attacks in parts of the country, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and an assault on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State, on recent remarks by United States President Donald Trump.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said Trump’s comments alleging “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and threatening to deploy US troops had “inadvertently emboldened opportunistic violent groups” now targeting soft spots to gain attention.

“Recent pronouncements from the United States have inadvertently emboldened opportunistic violent groups seeking to exploit international narratives and make bold statements by attacking soft targets,” Akume said on Wednesday.

Speaking on the evolution of violent extremism, banditry and the broader security situation, the SGF insisted that insurgent networks had been substantially weakened before the latest wave of attacks.

“Before these statements, insurgency structures had been significantly degraded and reduced to isolated banditry. This resurgence underscores the vital need for collaboration, not public labelling, between Nigeria and the United States,” he added.

Trump, in a series of posts on X between October 30 and November 1, 2025, had described Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over what he called a “Christian genocide.”

The US President further warned that he might deploy American forces to Nigeria if the alleged killings of Christians continued, saying he had directed what he termed the “Department of War” to prepare for “possible action” should the violence persist.

Akume maintained that some violent groups were now attempting to leverage those remarks to gain visibility.

“Some groups are trying to take advantage of these pronouncements to project themselves and attract global attention,” he noted.

Reaffirming the Federal Government’s stance, the SGF stressed that Nigeria does not require foreign troops on its soil, insisting that the Nigerian Armed Forces have reclaimed territories and significantly degraded Boko Haram and ISWAP capabilities.

November 20, 2025 0 comments

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