Nigeria

House of Reps Order IGP, NSCDC to Enforce Full Uniforms at Checkpoints, Citing National Security Risk

House of Reps Order IGP, NSCDC to Enforce Full Uniforms at Checkpoints, Citing National Security Risk

The House of Representatives on Thursday, October 23, 2025, adopted a critical motion of urgent national importance, demanding immediate enforcement of strict uniform and identification protocols for all security personnel operating at checkpoints, particularly across the South East and South-South geopolitical zones. The motion, moved by Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa (Labour Party, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Abia State), warned that the current practice of un-uniformed or inadequately identified officers from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) poses a severe national security risk, enables criminality, and undermines public trust. (more…)
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The Politics of Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial – Sam Amadi

The Politics of Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial – Sam Amadi

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…
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Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Recaps An Eventful Week At The National Assembly

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Recaps An Eventful Week At The National Assembly

This week at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, actively championed the interests of his constituents through legislative and humanitarian engagements. In plenary, Hon. Osonwa presented a petition on behalf of Chief Steve Ochoma, ensuring that his concerns are formally documented and addressed through the appropriate legislative process. He also moved a motion of urgent public importance highlighting the deteriorating conduct at stop-and-search checkpoints across the South East and South South regions. The lawmaker expressed concern over the presence of security officers who are improperly dressed or lack visible identification and rank tags…
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Alex Ekwueme’s contrøversial arrest, detent!on by Buhari and how Babangida restricted his movement

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

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…
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‘When I’m done with Nigeria, then I can die in peace’ — IPOB Leader Takes on Nigeria In Court, Alone

Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has made a dramatic decision in his ongoing treason and terrorism trial—he will be defending himself in court.This move has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s legal and political circles. On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Kanu stunned the Federal High Court in Abuja when he announced that he would represent himself after his entire legal team, led by Senior Advocate Kanu Agabi, withdrew from the case. They cited Kanu's decision to “take the case back from them.” A Bold Move: Kanu Takes Control In a defiant courtroom appearance, Kanu stated,…
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