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Sowore Condemns Tinubu’s Pardons for Convicted Politicians While Nnamdi Kanu Remains Detained

Sowore Condemns Tinubu’s Pardons for Convicted Politicians While Nnamdi Kanu Remains Detained

Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights advocate and former presidential candidate, has condemned President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to grant pardons to convicted politicians while Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains in detention. The pardons were extended to a wide range of convicted individuals, including a cocaine trafficker serving a life sentence, alleged coup plotter Mamman Vatsa, and former lawmaker Farouk Lawan, who was recorded accepting bribes. Sowore expressed disappointment and frustration, highlighting the stark contrast between the president's clemency towards those convicted of serious crimes and his refusal to consider Kanu's release, despite…
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Credit Must Be Given to Whom It Is Due: President Tinubu Deserves Recognition for Increased Funding to States

Credit Must Be Given to Whom It Is Due: President Tinubu Deserves Recognition for Increased Funding to States

By Hon. Dame Blessing Nwagba, PhD During the recent commissioning of some projects in Abia State, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made a statement that has since sparked debate across various political and media circles. He rightly acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making funds available to the states, funds that have enabled many of them, including Abia, to embark on impactful development projects. The Deputy Speaker’s assertion aligns perfectly with the message I delivered at the Ogbako Umunwanyi Igbo Worldwide 2025 August Meeting, held under the auspices of Igbo daughters in the…
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Atiku Supports Sowore’s Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Atiku Supports Sowore’s Campaign for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. He described Kanu's continued detention as a “stain on Nigeria’s belief in the rule of law.” Atiku expressed his views in a post shared on his X account on Thursday, expressing full support for the campaign launched by human rights activist and former African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, demanding Kanu’s release. He stated, “The continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is an open sore on our nation’s conscience and a stain on our belief in…
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Who is Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu? From Aba to the World – The Rise of a Visionary in Energy, Innovation, and Leadership

Who is Engr. Chinedu Onyeizu? From Aba to the World – The Rise of a Visionary in Energy, Innovation, and Leadership

In the heart of Aba, Abia State’s industrious nerve centre, a young boy with big dreams began a journey that would take him from the bustling streets of the Enyimba City to the innovation halls of MIT, the strategy rooms of Chevron, and the political battlegrounds of Nigeria. That boy is Engr. Chinedu Chimaeze Onyeizu, and today, he stands as one of the brightest minds ever to emerge from Abia. A proud son of Aba, Chinedu's journey is nothing short of remarkable. He laid the foundation of his academic excellence at Dority International School, a cradle for future trailblazers. His…
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INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

As the tenure of the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has called for the appointment of a person of unquestionable integrity to head the nation’s electoral body. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bishop Nwankpa emphasized that the selection of a new INEC Chairman must be based on competence, credibility, and impartiality, qualities he believes are essential to strengthening democracy and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. 'The appointment of a new INEC Chairman is not just…
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