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Gμηmεη Attack Senator Ngige’s Convoy In Anambra

Gμηmεη Attack Senator Ngige’s Convoy In Anambra

The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured. “I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.”…
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IAD proposes all Igbo political summit to end ‘unjust marginalisation’

IAD proposes all Igbo political summit to end ‘unjust marginalisation’

The Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD) has unveiled plans to convene an all-Igbo political summit in Enugu in the first quarter of 2026. Chekwas Okorie, convener of the dialogue, said that the summit will witness the unveiling of the first Igbo political charter, which, he noted, will articulate the political aspirations, rights and responsibilities of the Igbo people within Nigeria. He noted that the summit is part of a new strategy to confront long-standing political and structural marginalisation of the south-east region. According to Okorie, IAD is a non-partisan socio-political platform that is poised to reawaken and push for greater political…
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Nigeria Army Dismises Soldier For Firing Back At Boko Haram Terrorists During Attack

Nigeria Army Dismises Soldier For Firing Back At Boko Haram Terrorists During Attack

The Nigerian Army has dismissed a frontline soldier, Private Isah Emmanuel, after he allegedly refused to obey a direct ceasefire order issued by his commanding officer during a fierce encounter with Boko Haram insurgents. The incident occurred on November 17, 2025, when troops under the 16 Brigade Garrison reportedly came under intense attack from Boko Haram fighters. According to internal military documents sighted by reporters, the commanding officer instructed his men to cease fire as part of a tactical withdrawal and repositioning strategy. However, Private Emmanuel defied the directive, arguing that halting fire at that critical moment could expose him…
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Fani-Kayode Lashes Out at Sheikh Gumi Over ‘Empty Coffins’ Remark

Fani-Kayode Lashes Out at Sheikh Gumi Over ‘Empty Coffins’ Remark

Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned remarks made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, who suggested Christians in Nigeria's middle belt stage killings to fabricate claims of genocide. Gumi's comments, made amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region, have sparked widespread outrage. Fani-Kayode described the statement as "insensitive and misleading", saying it's a "monstrous mendacity" to claim Christians aren't being targeted and killed. In a statement shared on social media, Fani-Kayode emphasized Christians face sustained attacks from Islamist terrorist groups, leading to significant loss of life. He noted extremist violence affects multiple groups, but Christians are disproportionately…
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BREAKING: Lawmaker Obi Aguocha Writes President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Says Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Is Hurting Nigeria

BREAKING: Lawmaker Obi Aguocha Writes President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Says Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Is Hurting Nigeria

A federal lawmaker, Hon. Obinna Aguocha, has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to invoke Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution to discontinue the prosecution of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In the letter dated November 17, 2025, and addressed to the President at the Aso Rock Villa, made available to ABN TV, Aguocha argued that the prolonged detention and trial of Kanu have escalated regional tension, deepened mistrust, and undermined public confidence in government institutions. According to him, continuing the legal process has become counterproductive and now threatens national…
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