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Mar

24

2023

UK High Court frowns at Nnamdi Kanu’s rendition to Nigeria

NewsBiafra, Freedom, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Politics, Security, United Kingdom

The British High Court has made an unconventional ruling in a significant human rights case centred on a British national and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu had approached the High Court to challenge the government of the United Kingdom for not defending him despite being a citizen of the country against the Nigerian government. Kanu’s legal team, led by John Halford, Head of Public Law and Human Rights in Blindsman LLP had said back in June 2021 that Kanu was kidnapped from the airport in Nairobi, Kenya, by Nigerian security services and was…

Mar

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi will soon be arrested, watch out – Kanayo O Kanayo

Entertainment, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Entertainment, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics, Security

Nollywood veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has raised concerns over the safety of the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Kanayo O Kanayo disclosed that Nigerians should watch out because Obi would soon be arrested. He alleged that some people are conspiring against the LP flag bearer, adding that he feels like something fishy is about to happen. In an Instagram post, the veteran actor said: “Peter Gregory Obi will soon be arrested, Watch Out. The conspiracy is brewing, you want to bet?” The All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, had called for Obi’s arrest for allegedly inciting…

Mar

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bandits took N2mill ransom, kill chief Imam’s senior wife in Kaduna

NewsBandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Kaduna State, Metro, Nigeria, RIP, Security

Bandits have shot dead the senior wife of the Chief Imam of Nomadic Central Mosque in Rugan Ardo, Isyaka Adamu. Mrs. Hulaira Hussaini Ardo was shot dead after the bandits collected 2 million Naira as ransom. The bandits had on February 11, 2023, Kidnapped four wives of Malam Husaaini Ardo, at Rugan Ardo in Kagarko LGA, and killed the Chief Imam of Nomadic Central Mosque in Rugan Ardo, Isyaka Adamu. The Madaki of Janjala, Samaila Babangida, confirmed the killing and said the community was mourning the killing of their chief’s wife, adding that the bandits refused to release her corpse.…

Mar

19

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Edeoga, and Mbah win 4 LGAs each as Enugu results trickle in

News2023, Enugu State, Next Level, Nigeria, Peter Mba, Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the results of eight local government areas in the governorship election conducted on Saturday. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Barr. Peter Mbah won four of the 8 LGs announced on Sunday, while LP’s Chijioke Edeoga also clinched four, including his Isi-Uzo LG. Here is the breakdown: As announced at the state collation office INEC headquarters Uzo Uwani APC. 1019APGA 169LP 5257PDP 7299 Udi LGA APC 1648APGA 1724LP. 10109PDP 13633 Igboeze North APC 541APGA 250LP 9955PDP 8738 Oji River LGA APC. 1060APGA 246LP. 7747PDP. 7365 Ezeagu LGA APC 963APGA 300LP 5949PDP 7576…

Mar

18

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Three thugs were gunned down in Benue State for disrupting the election, snatching BVAS

Metro, News, Politics2023, Benue State, Crime, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Security

At least three persons suspected to be political thugs have been killed in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The thugs invaded the polling units 026 and 004, Gboko South while electoral processes were ongoing and attempted to snatch ballot boxes and the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System, BVAS. An eye-witness, Moses Agure-Dam who confirmed the development, said the thugs were gunned down by military officers. He said, “The thugs invaded the polling units and disrupted the election. They were three in number, one snatched the BVAS while others snatched ballot boxes but they didn’t succeed. “They were all shot…