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Just in: Ohanaeze Extends #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest To October 25, Declares ‘Operation Occupy Abuja’
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
In a press statement issued on Monday and signed by its National President, Igboayaka Igboayaka, and the Secretary-General, Comrade Ifeanyichukwu Nweke, the OYC described the protest led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore as “a turning point between political oppressors led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian people.”
The statement followed what the group called “a comprehensive assessment” of the October 20 protest, during which the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in joint forces with the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security forces, committed serious human rights violations against peaceful demonstrators.
The use of tear gas, gunshots, beating, harassment against peaceful protesters, which resulted in the illegal arrest of Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother to Nnamdi Kanu, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, legal counsel and Bar. Mandela Umez has exposed Nigeria and put it in the spotlight as a country that violates the fundamental human rights under the tyrannical and barbaric administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement said.
The group demanded the immediate release of those arrested within 24 hours, warning that continued suppression of civil rights would further deepen national discontent.
“The Inspector General of Police, Kayode, should direct the immediate release of Prince Emma Kanu, Bar. Aloy Ejimakor, Bar. Mandela Umez, and others within 24 hours,” the group demanded.
Citing what it called the Nigerian government’s “non-compliance with and disregard for fundamental human rights,” OYC said the decision to extend the protest and lockdown was necessary to compel the government to accede to the people’s demands.
“That non-compliance with, respect for, and protection of human fundamental rights by the Nigerian federal government under Bola Tinubu’s administration has resulted in the extension of the national lockdown from 20th to Saturday, 26th Oct 2025.
The notion that absolute power is vested in the people has been undermined by the long-standing docility of Nigerians, allowing a small minority of political oppressors to hold sway over the majority, covering over 95% of the Nigerian populace, must come to an abrupt end,” the group declared.
OYC asked President Tinubu to take immediate steps to grant the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The group described Kanu’s continued detention as an “injustice that symbolizes the wider failures of Nigeria’s justice system.”
The group also warned of possible instability if protesters’ rights were further violated.
According to OYC, “Due to the prevailing national emergency, President Bola Tinubu must instruct all Nigerian security chiefs to safeguard the fundamental human rights of the Release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu protesters, ensuring that Nigeria does not descend into chaos, as witnessed in Nepal and Madagascar.”
The group called on the Nigerian government to use the current crisis as an opportunity to address the country’s deep-rooted challenges, including insecurity, hunger, and multiple taxation, and to promote national reconciliation and healing
The group said, “It is our recommendation that President Bola Tinubu’s administration capitalize on the present opportunity to tackle Nigeria’s problems, insecurity, hunger, multiple taxation, and work towards national reconciliation, healing by addressing the protesters and releasing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“Nigerians must rise now, recognizing that the injustice against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), reflects the broader injustices affecting Nigeria in various ways, and if left unchecked, will become a pervasive issue within Nigeria’s justice system.
“The shooting of armless and innocent protesters by the Nigeria Police Force under Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is a deliberate provocation, making the protest a Turning point between political Oppressors and Nigerians.”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has drawn attention to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated by criminal elements and scammers targeting unsuspecting members of the public.
The fraudsters have been found using the names of top NDLEA officials, most notably the Secretary to the Agency, Barrister Shadrach Haruna, to issue fake private letters and messages offering cheap forfeited vehicles for sale on auction.
The public is hereby notified that these offers are a complete scam. The Agency wishes to categorically state that these fraudulent offers are a malicious gimmick designed solely to defraud targeted individuals of their hard-earned money.
No official of the Agency has the mandate to privately offer, allocate, or sell forfeited vehicles or any other seized assets to individuals. Vehicles and other assets forfeited as proceeds of drug crimes are strictly auctioned through public processes managed by appointed, government-registered auctioneers. Any legitimate auction exercise is widely publicized in national dailies and through the Agency’s official channels, in line with established legal and public procurement guidelines.
Members of the public are strongly urged to discountenance, ignore, and report any such private letters, text messages, or social media offers claiming to originate from Barrister Shadrach Haruna or any other NDLEA official.
The NDLEA remains committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in all its operations. Do not fall victim to these criminal elements. If you are approached with such fraudulent offers, please report immediately to the nearest NDLEA command or via our official communication channels.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe has picked Professor Chris Uba as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The party disowned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its flag bearer.
The group said the party had already completed its presidential nomination process in line with its constitution and the Electoral Act, adding that Uba emerged as the recognized candidate after all required procedures were concluded.
The faction also disowned the National Working Committee headed by former Senate President David Mark, saying it has no constitutional or legal authority to act on behalf of the party.
It maintained that the recognized leadership of the ADC remains in charge of the party’s affairs.
According to the statement released on Wednesday, the clarification became necessary to stop attempts to create confusion about the party’s position ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group said the ADC had not entered into any alliance, merger or coalition with any political party.
added that the party remains independent and intends to contest the elections with its own structure, manifesto and leadership.
The faction said it believes Uba has the experience, character and capacity to lead the country if elected in 2027.
It also warned Atiku against presenting himself as the ADC’s presidential candidate, saying such a claim is false and could mislead party members and the public.
The group added that the ADC would not allow its platform to be used by politicians pursuing personal ambitions or by coalition groups seeking to take over the party’s structure.
It said every constitutional and legal step would be taken to protect the party from what it described as unauthorised use of its name and platform.
The faction also dismissed reports suggesting that there were plans to stop the ADC from participating in the 2027 elections, expressing confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission and the country’s electoral process.
It said the party is preparing to present candidates for the presidency, governorships, National Assembly, state assemblies and local government elections across the country.
Three brothers have appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in Swaziland on a murder charge following the brutal de@th of their mother’s boyfriend.
The accused, Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23, all from the Hholoshini area in Eswatini’s Hhohho Region, are alleged to have fatally assaulted Njabulo Ngwenya on June 28, 2026.
According to police, the brothers att@cked Ngwenya with bricks, stones, sticks, open hands, and kicks to different parts of his body. Investigators allege the assa¥lt was motivated by the brothers’ belief that Ngwenya was having a relationship with their biological mother.
Court records state that the incident was reported after Sibongile Motsa, also from Hholoshini, informed police that she discovered her son, Njabulo Ngwenya, lying deed inside her sister’s house at about 1 a.m. on June 28, 2026.
The matter came before Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati during the trio’s initial court appearance.
The three defendants have been remanded in custody until July 10, 2026, pending committal of the case to the High Court for further proceedings.
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