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Analyst Urges Dialogue After Nnamdi Kanu Sentencing

Political analyst Olajumoke Shaqiru Victor calls for dialogue beyond legal measures to achieve lasting peace in Southeast Nigeria following Nnamdi Kanu's multiple sentences. Read expert insights.

IPOB Challenges Kalu's 30,000 Deaths Claim

IPOB disputes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's claim that 30,000 died due to Nnamdi Kanu's activism. The group demands evidence and calls for independent investigation into Southeast violence.

Omokri: Kanu Should Have Formed Political Party

Reno Omokri suggests Nnamdi Kanu could have used his massive popularity to start a political party and elect governors and senators for peaceful change in Southeast Nigeria.

Nigerian lawmakers investigate rising POS fraud cases

House of Representatives investigates escalating POS fraud reaching N52.26bn. Committee reveals security breaches, cloned terminals, and urgent need for regulatory framework. #POSFraud #FinancialSecurity

Lawmakers Ask Tinubu to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu

South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.

Mixed Compliance to IPOB Sit-At-Home in Southeast

Southeast Nigeria experienced a partial and varied response to a viral sit-at-home order following Nnamdi Kanu's conviction. While some areas saw normal activity, others observed the protest.

Falz Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable

Nigerian rapper Falz calls for citizens to demand security accountability from lawmakers beyond social media activism. He questions government handling of recent kidnappings in Kwara and Niger states.

Abaribe: Kanu Life Sentence Shows Unequal Justice

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe condemns Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence as evidence of systemic bias against Southeast Nigeria. Read his full reaction and analysis of the controversial ruling.

US Lawmakers Divided Over Trump's Nigeria Actions

US Congress debates Trump's designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern amid conflicting views on religious persecution. Key lawmakers disagree on characterization of violence.

Cubana Chiefpriest Warns Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu

Celebrity barman Cubana Chiefpriest warns President Tinubu of political consequences if Nnamdi Kanu remains imprisoned. Read his emotional Instagram message and public reactions.

Army Debunks Fake Sit-At-Home Order in Southeast

The 82 Division Nigerian Army urges residents to disregard a fake sit-at-home order circulating online. Citizens are encouraged to go about their lawful duties without fear as security is guaranteed.

44 Lawmakers Call for Nnamdi Kanu's Release

44 federal lawmakers from across Nigeria have written to President Tinubu, demanding Nnamdi Kanu's release and political dialogue to address Southeast tensions and national unity.

16 Taraba lawmakers dump PDP for APC

All 16 PDP members of Taraba State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing leadership crisis. The move comes ahead of Governor Agbu Kefas's expected defection. Read more about this political realignment.

Abia APC Backs Deputy Speaker Kalu for 2027

Abia APC Renaissance Group pledges unwavering support for Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, condemning blackmail attempts and positioning him as southeast's new leadership face ahead of 2027 polls.

Kanu Writes Trump: Probe SE Nigeria Killings

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu petitions former US President Donald Trump, calling for investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings by Nigerian security forces in Southeast region amid ongoing unrest.

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