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Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Motion to Dismiss Charges, Seeks Immediate Release

by Nelson Ugwuagbo October 31, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the dismissal of all charges against him and his immediate release.

In the motion dated October 30, 2025, and titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support,” Kanu argued that there is no valid or subsisting charge against him under any existing Nigerian law.

He described the charges currently pending before the court as “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.”

Acting as his own counsel, the IPOB leader filed the motion pursuant to Sections 1(3), 6(6)(b), and 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Evidence Act 2011, and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

Kanu contended that the Federal Government’s case relied on repealed and non-existent laws, including the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA), which was replaced by the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013, which was repealed by the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

According to him, prosecuting him under repealed laws contravenes Section 36(12) of the Constitution, which forbids trying any person for an offence not defined under an existing law.

Kanu therefore urged the court to strike out the charges in their entirety, insisting that they disclose no known offence in law.

October 31, 2025 0 comments

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Presidency Finally Breaks Silence on Alleged Coup Plot – Full Details Emerge

by Folarin Kehinde October 30, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

The Presidency has dismissed reports of an alleged coup attempt in Nigeria, reaffirming its confidence in the military’s loyalty to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Speaking on air on TVC News on Tuesday, the Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication to the President, Sunday Dare, said there was “no coup attempt” anywhere in the country.

He maintained that the government fully aligns with the position of the Nigerian Armed Forces, which had earlier denied any such plot.

Dare stressed that the military remains the constitutionally recognized institution responsible for safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and unity. He added that President Tinubu has full trust in their professionalism and allegiance.

He said, “We are going to stick to the narrative of the military because they are the ones constitutionally empowered to secure this country. They are given the power, arms and ammunition as the intelligence power.

“So when the military says these are the reasons why we have this development, we are going to stay with that narrative because that is the brief that is out there. Until the military comes with a different narrative, we are going to stay with that narrative. On some military being retained, there is a need to have institutional memory and maintain a balance and this decision was not taken on a flip for the person that was retained.”

However, the Presidency’s response comes amid public anxiety over claims of a coup plot and the ongoing detention of several military officers by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).

In recent days, reports surfaced alleging that operatives of the Nigerian Army raided the Abuja home of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, in connection with the alleged plot.

Security sources said a “special military team” conducted the raid after intelligence linked a “former South-South governor” to secret meetings with some of the detained officers.

Sources revealed that Sylva’s brother, identified as Paga, was arrested during the operation, while the former minister was said to have fled the country days earlier. The search reportedly extended to his residence in Bayelsa State.

Although there has been no official statement from the military regarding the raid, insiders described the operation as a “targeted response” to intelligence pointing to possible political involvement in the alleged coup discussions.

The Defence Intelligence Agency has reportedly detained at least 16 senior officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force over the matter. Family members of the officers claim they have been held for weeks without communication or formal charges.

Security experts have raised concerns over the DIA’s direct handling of the case instead of allowing the respective military services to manage their personnel internally; a move some analysts describe as “politically motivated.”

October 30, 2025 0 comments

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BREAKING: “I will expose your Rape Case in France” – Akpabio’s In-law opens up, backs Natasha

by Folarin Kehinde October 29, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

A heavy crisis is brewing in the Family of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio following heavy accusations levelled on him by an in-law, Patiences ‘Pat’ Akpabio.

For some weeks now, Mrs. Patience Akpabio has released several videos accusing the Former Governor of Murder, Fraud and most recently, Rape.

In the video seen by LEADING REPORTERS, Mrs. Pat disclosed that there was a time Senator Akpabio was almost arrested in France for ‘Rape’. She added that everything Senator Natasha Akpoti accused the Senate President of doing was true.

In her words; “You have not finished dealing Senator Natasha’s issue, from Sexual Harrassment, and this is the first time you’ll hear this from me. Whatever Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan about the Senate President of Nigeria is 100% True.”

“France Government almost arrested you. You see Akpabio we go reopen your file, you see that Rape matter for France, the Rape Case in France, now we go open your Paper.”

October 29, 2025 0 comments

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IGP Deploys 42,000 Officers for Anambra Governorship Election

by Nelson Ugwuagbo October 28, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the deployment of 42,000 police personnel for the Anambra governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Egbetokun made this known on Tuesday during a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) held at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Headquarters in Abuja.

Represented by the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle, the IGP said the deployment was aimed at ensuring adequate security before, during, and after the polls.

He explained that pre-election deployments would commence on November 1, with tactical units conducting clearance operations to identify and neutralize threats, as well as apprehend potential troublemakers.

Egbetokun also clarified that only security agencies officially represented in the ICCES—such as the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the military—would participate in election duties.

October 28, 2025 0 comments

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Prof. Soyinka Laments As USA Permanently Revokes His Visa Permanently

by Nelson Ugwuagbo October 28, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The United States government under President Donald Trump has reportedly revoked the visa of Nobel Laureate and renowned playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka.

Soyinka made the revelation on Tuesday during a press briefing at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, where he addressed journalists on the matter.

Expressing surprise over the development, the literary icon said he was unaware of any wrongdoing that could have prompted the U.S. authorities to take such action.

“It is necessary for me to hold this conference so that people in the United States who are expecting me for this event or that event do not waste their time,” Soyinka stated.

He further disclosed that he had received a formal notification of the visa withdrawal from the U.S. Consulate, effectively preventing him from travelling to the country.

“I have no visa; I am banned, obviously, from the United States. And if you want to see me, you know where to find me,” he said.

According to Soyinka, the letter from the consulate did not specify any reason for the revocation. He, however, hinted that the move could be politically motivated.

“I’m still looking into my past history. I don’t have any past criminal record or even a felony or misdemeanour to qualify for the revocation,” he added.

October 28, 2025 0 comments

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BREAKING: Soldiers Raid Ex-Governor, Timipre Sylva’s Abuja Home Over Alleged Coup Plot

by Folarin Kehinde October 28, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Armed personnel of the Nigerian Army have reportedly stormed the Abuja residence of former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, over an alleged link to a coup plot currently under investigation by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).

According to multiple security sources, the operation was carried out by a special military team in the early hours of Tuesday at Sylva’s residence in Maitama, Abuja.

It was gathered that the raid followed intelligence reports linking the former governor to a series of secret meetings allegedly held with some of the detained military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government.

A top security source familiar with the development disclosed that the operation also extended to Sylva’s Bayelsa home, where his brother, identified as Paga, was arrested.

“The Nigerian Army special team ransacked the home of Timipre Sylva, who is believed to have fled Nigeria. He is the South-South former governor frequently mentioned in the case. His brother, Paga, was picked up during the raid,” the source revealed.

According to Sahara Reporters, Another security insider confirmed that while no official statement had been issued by the military, the raid was not random but followed what was described as “credible intelligence linking certain political figures to the alleged plotters.”

This latest development comes amid heightening tension within the Armed Forces following revelations that at least 16 senior military officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force had been detained by the DIA in connection with the same plot.

The officers have reportedly been held incommunicado for over three weeks in an undisclosed facility in Abuja. Families of the detained officers initially feared their relatives had been kidnapped due to the absence of official communication from the military.

“It’s been 18 days since those 16 officers were detained in an undisclosed location. At first, we thought our brother was kidnapped before finding out what transpired from his friend who works in the NSA office,” a family member said.

Security analysts have expressed concern over the DIA’s central role in the probe, noting that such investigations are usually handled internally by the respective military services. Some have described the situation as politically motivated.

“If the military were truly conducting a disciplinary operation, over 10,000 cases could emerge. Why only 16 officers, and why hand them to the DIA?” a retired senior officer questioned. “This smells of politics. There’s clearly more going on behind the scenes.”

Speculation is rife that the alleged plot and arrests may have deeper political undertones involving individuals linked to former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Timipre Sylva, a close ally of the late ex-President, served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources between 2019 and 2023. He was also the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 2023 Bayelsa State election, which he lost to Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

As of press time, neither the Nigerian Army nor the Defence Headquarters had issued an official statement on the raid or the former minister’s whereabouts.

October 28, 2025 0 comments

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JUST IN: National Assembly Approves Creation of 6 New States

by Folarin Kehinde October 27, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigeria is set to have six new states as the National Assembly joint committee on Constitutional Review has approved the proposal for their creation.

The approval was one of the major outcomes of a two-day retreat held in Lagos, jointly chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.

A unanimous decision was reached by the committee after reviewing 55 separate requests for state creation from across the country.

The lawmakers also considered 69 bills, two boundary adjustment proposals, and 278 requests for new local government areas during the retreat.

According to the joint committee, one new state will be created in each of the six geopolitical zones: North West, North East, North Central, South West, South East, and South South.

If the recommendation sails through all constitutional processes, Nigeria’s number of states will rise from 36 to 42.

Speaking during the session, Senator Barau Jibrin noted that the committee’s decision followed years of consultations, engagements, and public hearings involving citizens, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.

“We have been in this process for the past two years, engaging our constituents, critical stakeholders, institutions, civil society organisations and interest groups in town hall meetings, interactive sessions and public hearings, harvesting and synthesising views and perspectives which has ultimately culminated in what we have here today – 69 bills, 55 state creation requests, two boundary adjustments and 278 local government creation requests,” he said.

However, the proposal is expected to be forwarded to the full chambers of the National Assembly for deliberation and possible constitutional amendment.

If approved, the geopolitical balance across the country would be altered, giving each region at least six states.

October 27, 2025 0 comments

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Was South East Development Commission A Gimmick? Or Mere Settlement For The Boys? We Want Answers

by Nelson Ugwuagbo October 26, 2025

written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Early this year, accolades were raining on the Deputy Senate President, Benjamin Kalu for his dogged effort in pushing SEDC [South East Development Commission] Bill into reality.

The Bill was signed into law by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu shortly after legislature passed it into law.

The Igbo Community along with other affected communities congratulated the presidency for their great vision.

There was hope that the regional development Commissions will work to accelerate infrastructural development like never seen before.

But with over six months since its formation, nothing has been done and nothing real has been started. No signs or indications of any form of activity has been seen or witnessed.

And it has become a joy killer for the people of the South East who welcomed the SEDC.

For this reason, the Igbo Community in Abuja is nolonger sure what the true objectives behind the formation of the SEDC are.

Was it truly for the purpose of straightening the infrastructural integrity of the region or was it to settlement the “boys”?

Why has the [MD] Managing Director of SEDC, Mark Okoye been silent on his inability to move the Commission towards its true objectives?

Why has the Deputy Senate President, Benjamin Kalu been mute on the matter?

If the problem is funding, like some unofficial sources indicate, then why has the two principal personalities remained silent?

The Igbo Community is demanding for answers.

Signed

Engr Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe
President General
Igbo Community Association FCT

Mazi Emmanuel Chinwoke Onah
Secretary General
Igbo Community Association FCT

October 26, 2025 0 comments

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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor Collapses In Kuje Prison

by Folarin Kehinde October 26, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has collapsed while in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja.

This development is happening barely 24 hours after the presiding magistrate, Abubakar Umar Sai’id, allegedly refused to sign his bail bond for release.

Ejimakor was said to have slumped after complaining of weakness and difficulty standing.

Prison medical staff rushed to attend to him. His condition is believed to be getting worse, and authorities are considering transferring him to a hospital for urgent care.

Ejimakor is among 13 individuals arrested earlier in the week during the “#FreeNnamdiKanuNow” protest. Those arrested also include Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu.

They were reportedly tear-gassed, beaten, and taken into custody before being moved to the notorious SARS detention facility known as “Abattoir”.

On Tuesday, they were taken to the Kuje Magistrate Court without their legal team present. The magistrate ordered their remand, and despite granting bail the following day, he allegedly disappeared without endorsing the bail documents.

Human rights activists have since raised concerns over the treatment of the lawyer and others arrested, accusing security agencies of intimidation and abuse of power.

However, lawyers and supporters are demanding immediate medical attention and full respect for their legal rights.

October 26, 2025 0 comments

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Alleged Coup: Tinubu Appoints Yoruba Officer as New CDS

by Folarin Kehinde October 24, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerians have expressed strong reactions following the removal of Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other top service chiefs, barely a week after reports emerged of an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government.

In a statement by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, General Musa was confirmed to have been replaced by General Olufemi Oluyede, who hails from Ekiti State.

The shake-up has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many Nigerians linking the dismissals to the alleged coup attempt.

X user, @IkukuomaC, noted, “The sacking of service chiefs can only mean one thing — the coup attempt was real. Now he switched his CDS to a Yoruba officer… Interesting times.

User @Its_Olayinnka tweeted, “The rumour about the coup was true then. This is a very good development! We cannot have another military rule.”

Similarly, @Ohamadikae wrote, “This means the coup rumours weren’t false! For the first time, I’m pleased with President Tinubu’s choice. Baba, safeguard your loins. Despite our political differences, your safety matters and democracy must thrive.”

However, others expressed scepticism over the suddenness of the changes, suggesting that more may be occurring behind the scenes.

@djokaymegamixer commented, “There is absolutely nothing wrong with exercising presidential powers. After all, that is what presidents do.

“The real curiosity here is what suddenly inspired this burst of executive energy. Was there a midnight revelation or a nudge from somewhere we’re not supposed to mention? When things happen this abruptly, there is usually a juicy backstory waiting to drop.”

Opinions on the implications for national security were also divided. While some Nigerians viewed the shake-up as a reinforcement of democratic resilience, others raised concerns about military stability.

@Chridtian_1994 remarked, “That means there was indeed a coup attempt. It’s time to surround himself with his fellow tribesmen, but what he always misses is that all men love power, and when it’s time to seize it, they will do so irrespective of tribe or religion.”

October 24, 2025 0 comments

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