9 d. ago Police Nab Sowore During Trial Of Nnamdi Kanu In Abuja Court

Human rights activist and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, was on Wednesday, arrested by security operatives in Abuja. Sowore was reportedly picked up at the Federal High Court shortly after exchanging pleasantries with detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. His arrest is believed to be connected to the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held recently […] The post Police Nab Sowore During Trial Of Nnamdi Kanu In Abuja Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Protest: PCRC commends IGP Egbetokun, FCT command for professionalism 

The leadership of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Nigeria has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), IGP Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun; the Police Management Team, and the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for the professional and constitutional manner in which the recent Activist Omoyele Sowore-led “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest was managed in

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1 week ago Protest: Court remands Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, brother, 10 others in Kuje prison

A Magistrate Court in Kuje, Abuja, has ordered the remand of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and 10 others in Kuje prison.

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1 week ago Protest: Court Remands Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Brother, 11 Others In Kuje Prison

The Magistrate Court sitting in Kuje, Abuja, has remanded Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the brother of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who has been held in custody for about five years by the federal government. Also, Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, was also remanded in prison custody by the court. […]

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1 week ago Kanu: Police teargas BusinessDay journalists as protest grounds Abuja businesses

A BusinessDay media crew of Tony Ailemen, Tunde Adeniyi, Ladi Patrick- Okwoli and Michael Godwin narrowly escaped death on Monday read more Kanu: Police teargas BusinessDay journalists as protest grounds Abuja businesses

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1 week ago Nnamdi Kanu: Groups Flay Crackdown On Protesters In Lagos, Abuja, Others

Civil society organisations in the country have condemned the crackdown and arrest of a few protesters calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. LEADERSHIP reports that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow movement protest, which was witnessed in some states, including Abuja, is calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi […]

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1 week ago Police Arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer, Others At #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPC) have arrested Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja on Monday. Human rights activist and the convener of the protest, Omoyele Sowore revealed this in a […]

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1 week ago Gridlock In Abuja As Police Forcefully Disperse #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters

There is traffic congestion on major roads in Nigeria’s capital city as a result of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, had led some persons to the streets to protest the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Despite repeated warnings by security agencies, […] The post Gridlock In Abuja As Police Forcefully Disperse #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Protest: Live Bullets Were Fired At Us, Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother Beaten, Arrested — Sowore

He, however, confirmed that no member of his protest team was hit by the live rounds fired. The post Protest: Live Bullets Were Fired At Us, Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother Beaten, Arrested — Sowore appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters Flee As Security Operatives Fire Shots In Abuja

Protesters chanted, “Free Nnamdi Kanu now,” “It’s our constitutional right to protest,” and “Don’t tear gas us,” before the police shots eventually dispersed them. The post #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters Flee As Security Operatives Fire Shots In Abuja appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Free Nnamdi Kanu protest: NCoS declares correctional centres red zones

"It is equally important to respect restricted areas such as correctional facilities".

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1 week ago #FreeNnamdiKanu: Police Deny Obtaining Court Order To Stop Protest

The Nigeria Police have debunked a reported court order obtained to stop the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest organised to demand the release of embattled leader of proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. LEADERSHIP reports that the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest is scheduled to hold on Monday, October 20, 2025, to press for unconditional release of Kanu […]

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1 week ago Nnamdi Kanu: Police Warn Against Protest Near Aso Rock Villa, NASS

The Force warned that anyone inciting violence or causing harm will be arrested and prosecuted, adding that digital evidence will track social media incitement. The post Nnamdi Kanu: Police Warn Against Protest Near Aso Rock Villa, NASS appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Court rejects police attempt to halt ‘free Nnamdi Kanu now’ protest

The Federal High Court in Abuja has turned down the Nigeria Police Force’s attempt to prevent the “Free Nnamdi Kanu read more Court rejects police attempt to halt ‘free Nnamdi Kanu now’ protest

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2 w. ago Police Summon Uwazuruike, MASSOB Leader Over Planned October 20 Pro

The Imo State Police Command has summoned the leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, to appear before its Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) over alleged criminal offences. Uwazuruike was invited to report at the AKU headquarters in Owerri on Monday, October 20, the same day civil […] The post Police Summon Uwazuruike, MASSOB Leader Over Planned October 20 Pro-Nnamdi Kanu Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Arewa Youths Urge Nigerians To Shun Sowore’s Protest For Nnamdi Kanu

The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence (AYPC) has accused activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, of plotting to incite anarchy through his planned protest demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group alleged that the planned demonstration, slated for Monday, was not a genuine democratic exercise but a deliberate […] The post Arewa Youths Urge Nigerians To Shun Sowore’s Protest For Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dasuki: Court Dismisses Secret Police Bid To Represent Rejected Exhibits

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed the Department of State Service (DSS) ‘s request to re-present for admission exhibits rejected by the court in the trial of former national security adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki, on unlawful possession of firearms. The court yesterday dismissed the request by the DSS lead […]

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2 w. ago Igbos To Shut Down Businesses October 20 As Ohanaeze Youths Plan Aso Rock Protest Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has called on all Igbos across Nigeria to close their businesses on Monday, October 20, 2025, in solidarity with a peaceful protest march to Aso Rock. The protest aims to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been in detention […] The post Igbos To Shut Down Businesses October 20 As Ohanaeze Youths Plan Aso Rock Protest Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Continued Detention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NANS Calls On Nigerian Students To Join Protest Over Kanu Detention

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a nationwide protest calling for the release of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement dated October 13, 2025, and signed by National President Comrade Atiku Isah, the students’ body said the protest, tagged “Free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” is scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025, […] The post NANS Calls On Nigerian Students To Join Protest Over Kanu Detention appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Presidency faults Sowore’s planned ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protest

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, taking to his X handle, described Sowore as...

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