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Oct

31

2025

BREAKING! Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Motion Asking Court To Throw Out All Charges (Photos)

Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsMetro, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to strike out all charges against him and order his immediate release. In the new motion titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support” and dated October 30, 2025, Kanu argued that there is “no charge or counts cognisable within the corpus juris of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” against him, describing the charges as “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.” The IPOB leader, who is personally representing…

Oct

28

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Oke Abba Ohafia: The Game Changer

Abia State, Column, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Opinion, Politics

In the evolving political landscape of Nigeria, few leaders have redefined leadership and public service with such sincerity, courage, and results-driven action as Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, fondly known as Oke Abba Ohafia, The Game Changer. A proud son of Ohafia, Hon. Osonwa serves as the Federal House Member representing the Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency. He has consistently demonstrated that politics can indeed be about people, progress, and purpose. His leadership style blends humility with vision and action with compassion—qualities that have earned him respect not only from his constituents but also across Abia State and Nigeria as a whole. Changing…

Oct

26

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Emeka Kalu Condemns Elites Opposed to Nnamdi Kanu’s Release: Calls Nigeria’s Legal System to Uphold Integrity

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesAbia State, Comr Amos Kalu, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

The case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a significant test for justice, fairness, and the integrity of Nigeria’s legal system. His prolonged detention and extended trial have become emblematic of the challenges facing Nigeria’s courts, where political interests often overshadow the principles of due process and human rights. Chief Dr Emeka Kalu, a respected politician and US-based business tycoon, has expressed deep concern over the opposition to Kanu’s release, pointing out that it is largely driven by politicians and businessmen who lack genuine support among the masses. According to Dr Kalu, those…

Oct

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

The Politics of Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial – Sam Amadi

Column, Metro, News, Opinion, PoliticsFreedom, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics

Would Nnamdi Kanu still be standing trial after five years if he were not Igbo? This question frames what is proving to be a flawed criminal trial, one that could have far-reaching consequences for the political development of Ndi-Igbo in Nigeria. Let's highlight a few key points. The rule of law means that anyone who commits a crime should face trial and, if found guilty, serve their sentence. This is the expectation in a society governed by law. However, it would be a stretch to say that Nigeria currently embodies the rule of law. The country pretends to adhere to…

Oct

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Alex Ekwueme’s contrøversial arrest, detent!on by Buhari and how Babangida restricted his movement

Column, News, Opinion, Politics, Social IssuesNigeria, Opinion, Politics

One of the political arrests that have remained contrøversial had to do with Dr. Alex Ekwueme, then Vice President under Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Ekwueme was arrested with some others on January 17, 1984 immediately after the government of Shagari was overthrown. When Buhari was asked about his continued detention while Shagari was only placed under house arrest, the head of State was quoted by Concord newspaper as saying Ekwueme was detained in Lagos in the Kirikiri maximum-security prison because of suspected involvement in shady oil deals. "I have not seen anything against the former president. You cannot say the same…