20 h. ago Operation Sweep Abuja Clean: FCTA seizes over 280 vehicles to curb insecurity

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a decisive move to curb crime and illegal transport activities, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confiscated more than 280 vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and tricycles, during a large-scale security sweep across Abuja. The campaign, named Operation Sweep Abuja Clean, was initiated by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who stressed […] The post Operation Sweep Abuja Clean: FCTA seizes over 280 vehicles to curb insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago IPOB tasks judiciary, media on proscription as terrorist group

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has queried the continued labelling of its group as a terrorist organisation. Spokesperson of the group Emma Powerful, in a public statement released to journalists to that effect, urged the judiciary to vacate “the illegal proscription of IPOB as null and void.” It also added, […] The post IPOB tasks judiciary, media on proscription as terrorist group appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Media Group Begins Advocacy Campaign For Abuja Indigenous People

A media concern has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to echo the voices of Abuja’s original inhabitants in the bid to draw the attention of stakeholders to the plight of the people known to have been the first to settle in the Federal Capital Territory in the pre-colonial era. In a statement in Lagos, the Network […]

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48 h. ago Buhari: “Bow Your Head In Shame, Apologize To Nnamdi Kanu” — IPOB Tells FG

The Indigenous People of Biafra, has reacted to the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. IPOB demanded immediate apology from Federal Government, saying that Buhari’s death is a fulfillment of the prophecy of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group recalled how Kanu had in 2017 revealed that the former president died in […] The post Buhari: “Bow Your Head In Shame, Apologize To Nnamdi Kanu” — IPOB Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Lipsticks At Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered a fresh consignment of illicit drugs concealed within factory-packaged female lipsticks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the agency, made the disclosure on Sunday through a post shared on his official X account, formerly known […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Illicit Drugs Hidden In Lipsticks At Lagos Airport appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Garba Shehu’s comments has vindicated Kanu on Buhari’s once long absence while in power – IPOB

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri   The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to a recent utterance by former spokesperson of Mohammad Buhari,immediate past President of the country while in power, claiming he was ill and hiden public eyes.   Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful in a statement he released to journalists said “IPOB […] The post Garba Shehu’s comments has vindicated Kanu on Buhari’s once long absence while in power – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Buhari’s health: Nnamdi Kanu vindicated by Garba Shehu’s revelation – IPOB

By John Ogunsemore The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been vindicated by former presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu’s stunning admission that the viral story about rats invading President Muhammadu Buhari’s office in 2017 was intentionally fabricated to shift public attention from concerns over the president’s health. Shehu made the […] The post Buhari’s health: Nnamdi Kanu vindicated by Garba Shehu’s revelation – IPOB appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Constitutional order and rule of law at risk of being lost under the Tinubu administration – IPOB Counsel Ifeanyi Ejiofor

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Human Rights Activist and Counsel to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor has raised the alarm that constitutional order and respect for the Rule of Law is at the risk of being lost completely under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. Ejiofor who wrote on Friday while reflecting […] The post Constitutional order and rule of law at risk of being lost under the Tinubu administration – IPOB Counsel Ifeanyi Ejiofor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Continued Detention Of Nnamdi Kanu Doesn’t Make Sense” – Obi Tells FG

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described the continued detention of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has ‘unreasonable situation’. Obi stressed that it was an unjustifiable action by Federal Government to keep Kanu in custody for four years, especially if the allegations were based on verbal offences. INFORMATION […] The post “Continued Detention Of Nnamdi Kanu Doesn’t Make Sense” – Obi Tells FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Don’t take advantage of Kanu’s detention to cause trouble, IPOB warns Biafra agitators

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB) has warned Biafra agitators and non-state actors to desist from fomenting trouble in the guise of fighting for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention. Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, in a statement said IPOB has gathered from intelligent reports, especially from recent happenings, that some […] The post Don’t take advantage of Kanu’s detention to cause trouble, IPOB warns Biafra agitators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IPOB warns Biafra agitators against taking advantage of Kanu’s detention to cause trouble in South

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned all Biafra agitators and non-state actors to desist from fomenting trouble in the guise of fighting for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s, continued detention. Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, who disclosed this in a statement released to newsmen, said IPOB has gathered from […] The post IPOB warns Biafra agitators against taking advantage of Kanu’s detention to cause trouble in South-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kenyan court verdict: IPOB urges Justice Omotoso to look into jurisdictional propriety of Kanu’s extradition

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB) hinging on the verdict of the Kenyan court on the illegal extradition of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has asked Justice James Omotoso to look into the jurisdictional propriety of his trial. In a statement by the Director of Legal Affairs, Research and Global Communications […] The post Kenyan court verdict: IPOB urges Justice Omotoso to look into jurisdictional propriety of Kanu’s extradition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alleged Terrorism: IPOB Lawyer urges Tinubu to end Kanu’s trial

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A legal practitioner and Director of Legal Affairs, Research and Global Communications of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Onyedikachi Ifedi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to end the trial of Nnamdi Kanu which he described as a national disgrace. Ifedi made the call on the heels of the judgment […] The post Alleged Terrorism: IPOB Lawyer urges Tinubu to end Kanu’s trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPOB urges Justice Omotosho to probe jurisdiction propriety of Kanu’s extradition

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB) hinging on the verdict of the Kenyan court on the illegal extradition of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has asked Justice James Omotosho to look into the jurisdictional propriety of his trial. In a statement by the Director of Legal Affairs, Research and Global Communications […] The post IPOB urges Justice Omotosho to probe jurisdiction propriety of Kanu’s extradition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Don’t Help Anyone Carry Bags You Didn’t Pack, NDLEA Warns Travellers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to air travellers, cautioning them against carrying luggage that they did not personally pack or whose contents they do not fully know. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, sounded the alarm in a public advisory shared on his official X […]

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2 w. ago IPOB: Ohanaeze laments keeping Nnamdi Kanu in detention for 4 years

…Makes fresh demand for his release From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,  has urged President Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra  (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who was exactly at the weekend four years in DSS detention facility in Abuja since his extradition from Kenya. National […] The post IPOB: Ohanaeze laments keeping Nnamdi Kanu in detention for 4 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Visit me in DSS custody — Nnamdi Kanu says door open to Nigerians

Tribune Online Visit me in DSS custody — Nnamdi Kanu says door open to Nigerians Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has invited Nigerians to visit him in custody at the Department of State Services (DSS), saying.. Visit me in DSS custody — Nnamdi Kanu says door open to Nigerians Tribune Online

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2 w. ago “Visit Me In DSS Facility” – Nnamdi Kanu Extends Open Invitation To Nigerians

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has extended an open invitation to Nigerians wishing to visit him at the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility. This followed the recent ruling by the Kenyan High Court which declared his extradition from Kenya to Nigeria in 2021 as “unlawful and illegal.” The […] The post “Visit Me In DSS Facility” – Nnamdi Kanu Extends Open Invitation To Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ohanaeze recalls 4 yrs detention of Kanu, makes fresh demand for his release

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Ohanaeze has urged President Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who was exactly four years at the weekend since his extradition from Kenya and detention in Nigeria. National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Ezechi Chukwu who made the fresh demand in […] The post Ohanaeze recalls 4 yrs detention of Kanu, makes fresh demand for his release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NSSEC launches ‘grow what you eat’ campaign with N300,000 seed

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has commenced the “Grow What You Eat ” initiative campaign in Abuja and other strategic locations across the geographical zones. At the launch of the campaign at Government Girl’s Secondary School, Dutse, Abuja, the Executive Secretary of NSSEC, Dr. Iyela Ajayi stated that the campaign […] The post NSSEC launches ‘grow what you eat’ campaign with N300,000 seed-fund to Abuja school  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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