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Nnamdi Kanu’s Case, The Nigerian State, And The Rule Of Law: Jurisdiction, Rendition, And The Politics Of Prosecution

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By Dr. Brian Vincent Ikejiaku Introduction The prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), remains one of the most complex intersections of law, politics, and international relations in contemporary Nigeria. His trial – originating from alleged acts of terrorism, secessionist agitation, and unlawful broadcasting – has become a crucible … [Read more…]

NUJ Praises Anioke’s Re-election as Director to IPA Executive Committee

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu State Chapter has commended the re-election of Dr. Uchenna Cyril Anioke as a Director/ member of the International Publishers Association (IPA) Executive Committee. In a congratulatory message by the Chairman of NUJ Enugu, Comrade Obinna Ogbuka, described Dr. Anioke as a distinguished journalist, publisher, and writer who has … [Read more…]

El-Rufai officially joins ADC

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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress, months after leaving the All Progressives Congress. The former governor registered with the ADC and collected his membership card at the party office in U/Sarki Ward, Kaduna State. Recall that on March 10, the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory … [Read more…]

BudgIT’s 2025 Report: Dissecting Enugu’s Miracle of Five Loaves and Two Fish

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By Uche Anichukwu While discussing the 2025 edition of BudgIT’s State of the State Report, an annual publication that evaluates long-term fiscal performance and sustainability of Nigerian states, Arise News ace presenter and social activist, Rufai Oseni, described Enugu State’s emergence as the likeliest state to survive outside of the receipts from the Federation Account … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest Three, Recover Illicit Substances

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The Enugu State Police Command has recorded further breakthroughs in its sustained efforts to clamp down on cultism, illicit drug activities, and associated crimes across the State. This follows the raid of criminal hideouts, the arrest of three male suspects for cultism and drug peddling, and the recovery of large quantities of Ghanaian Loud and … [Read more…]

[WATCH] Kebbi School Abduction: Abaribe Demands Answers over Troops Withdrawal

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…Charges Tinubu to Confront Issues The debate over rising insecurity took a fiery turn in the Senate on Wednesday as Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South) berated the President Bola Tinubu’s administration for failing to hold the military accountable for the withdrawal of troops from a Kebbi school where dozens of students were recently abducted. Speaking … [Read more…]

Blocs ECOWAS, AU condemn military takeover in Guinea-Bissau

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…Observer Missions, Former Heads Of Gov’t Trapped in Guinea‑Bissau The election observation missions to Guinea-Bissau set up by the African Union and Economic Community of West African States, and the West African Elders Forum, have condemned the halt of the announcement of presidential and legislative elections and subsequent military takeover in the West African country. … [Read more…]

Southern governors insist on state police creation

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Echoes of state police, true federalism and effective grassroots security reverberated loudly yesterday as governors of southern states met in Iperu, Ogun State to discuss the state of the nation. Governors of Ekiti, Enugu, Ondo, Rivers, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Anambra, Lagos, Bayelsa and Imo states were in attendance while governors of Cross Rivers, Edo, Oyo … [Read more…]

Senate mulls imposing death penalty for kidnapping

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The Senate on Wednesday resolved to amend Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism Act to prescribe a death penalty without the option of a fine for all kidnapping offences. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the decision after a majority of senators supported the proposal through a voice vote during plenary. The resolution followed an additional prayer moved by Abdul Ningi, … [Read more…]

Forging a Pan-African Film Future: Nollywood and Southern Africa in Harmony

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By Dr. Jamezany James  As a recipient of the Nelson Mandela Leadership Award for Excellence and Integrity, I carry forward Madiba’s dream of a united, prosperous Africa. That vision compels us today to align Nigeria’s powerhouse Nollywood with the dynamic film industries of South Africa (Mzansi), Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and the broader Southern African region … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom

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The schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State have regained their freedom. A source familiar with the government’s coordinated rescue effort disclosed that their release followed a non-kinetic intervention spearheaded by the Federal Government. According to the source, the operation succeeded through close … [Read more…]