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Justice Muhammad Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday apparently rejected the plans by
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the Inspector General of Police IGP Care Eggbe token to stop the upcoming Monday
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October 20th planned mass protests by Nigerians to demand the release of the detained Bafra Republic agitation leader
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Mazi Nami Kanu. But according to the organizer of the protest, Omi Saware,
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after the judge initially declined to grant the Nigeria Police Force an ex party motion to stop the planned protest
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in the open court, the Federal High Court judge, Justice Umar reportedly
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granted the motion in chambers, imposing a ban on protests at Aso Rock Villa,
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National Assembly or Unity Fountain in Abuja. We await a certified true copy of
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the order which our lawyers will review. The protest remains unstoppable. While this is ongoing, the United States US
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Embassy in Nigeria has warned America citizens to be far from the protest
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areas and limit their movements in the Nigeria capital city Abuja saying the
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planned protest may lead to disruptions and violence. Detailed of the court action as captured by Punch newspaper.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the Nigeria Police Force's bid to stop the free Nambdi Canyono protest,
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allowing it to proceed as scheduled on Monday, October 20th, 2025.
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The inspector general of police Kyod Egen had dispatched police lawyers to
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the court to move an exarty motion against activist and protest organizer
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Saware in a bid to legally preempt the planned demonstration slated for the Aso Rock Villa. However, Justice Umar of the
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Federal High Court Abuja declined to grant the motion which would have immediately restrained the protest from
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taking place without hearing the opposing side. The judge instead instructed the police to formally serve
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notice of their application on Saware and adjourned the case until Tuesday for a proper contested hearing. Reacting to
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the judicial decision, the protest convenor Amy Saware affirmed the court's
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decision as a victory for civil liberties and doubled down on the scheduled protest. In a statement issued
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on his exhandle on Friday following the ruling, Saware said IG of police Nigeria
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Kyote Eggbean dispatched police lawyers to Sumi in an effort to halt the free Namikanuno protest scheduled for Aso
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Rock Villa on Monday. However, the judge, Justice Umar of Federal High
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Court in Abuja, refused to grant the exarty motion, instead instructing him
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to serve me notice and adjourning the case until Tuesday for a proper hearing. The demonstration organized under the
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#free Namikinudo is intended to draw attention to the prolonged detention and legal fate of Kanu. The police action
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was seen as an attempt to leverage the courts to prevent a potentially sensitive gathering near the seat of
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Nigerian power. The adjournment to Tuesday ensures that the planned Monday protest is not currently constrained by
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a court order, setting the stage for a potential high-profile confrontation between protesters and security agencies
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around the presidential villa. Channels television also on Friday reported that
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ahead of the free Nambdikuno protest slated for Monday October 20th in the nation. Whenever controversies surround
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Rufi, the outspoken and fearless broadcaster on Arise television, one
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recurring argument often resurfaces in public discourse. The claim that Rufi is
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not a journalist. Critics are quick to emphasize that he lacks a formal academic background in journalism,
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having originally trained in animal anatomy. But beyond the semantics of qualification, a deeper question
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emerges. What truly defines a journalist? And what are the core functions of journalism in society? As
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mass communication teacher, we teach students from the very first class that the media exists to inform, educate,
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entertain, and preserve cultural heritage. Journalists also play the crucial roles of agenda setting and
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acting as watchd dogs, holding public officials accountable and amplifying the voices of the government. The media's
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capacity to shape national conversations is immense. By highlighting specific issues and giving them prominence,
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journalists help raise awareness and influence public perception. It is through such agenda setting functions
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that societies engage in dialogue, debate and reform thereby playing
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participatory role in the process of governance. When examined through this functional lens, it becomes clear that
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Rufi has consistently fulfilled these journalistic responsibilities over the years. His incisive questioning,
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fearless commentary, and commitment to public accountability have made him one of the most recognizable broadcast
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personalities in contemporary Nigerian media. A notable example is his now
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famous exchange with the Minister of Works, Engineer Dave Yumi, on Arise
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Television. Before that encounter, few Nigerians had publicly interrogated the
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cost per kilometer of road construction projects executed by government agencies.
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While the minister initially dismissed Rufi's question as elementary, the issue
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soon gained traction nationally. In fact, subsequent clarifications by Yumi
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and even a public response by Oyo State Governor Sei Marinde demonstrated that
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Aseni's line of questioning had forced an important accountability conversation into the mainstream. Through this
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singular act, Rufi did what the media are mandated to do. Hold power
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accountable, enlighten the public, and stimulate civic engagement. It is true
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that a formal qualification, such as a diploma or degree in journalism, is generally considered a prerequisite for
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professional practice. Yet, history tells a different story about the Nigerian press. Many of the country's
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most celebrated media pioneers from Herbert McCauley to Ernest Aoli Nambi
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Azikiwayi and Aubi Awalooo were not trained journalists in the academic sense. Nevertheless, through passion,
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intellect and experience, they became towering figures in the nation's journalistic landscape. In the decades
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that followed, major Nigerian newspapers like The Guardian, The Punch, The
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Tribune, and the Defunct National Concord were edited by professionals whose backgrounds spanned literature,
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political science, law, and the humanities, not necessarily journalism.
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What mattered was their adherence to journalistic ethics and commitment to truth. Today, journalism is evolving
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faster than ever. the rise of social and digital. Nigerian army authority has issued a statement denying threat
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messages issued against members of the public ahead of the planned mass protest slated for October 20th, 2025 to demand
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for the release and freedom of the detained Bafra Republic agitation leader Mazi Nami Kanu. Just as the organizer
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and chief campaigner Om Saware, the publisher of Sah reporters news media
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met to seek understanding with the former president of Nigeria, Good Luck Jonathan who according to Saware
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promised to visit President Bola Ahmed Tonubu to discuss the issue with him. Nigerian Army in a statement on Friday
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said the attention of the Nigerian Army NA has been drawn to a misleading
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publication by Sahara reporters alleging that a Facebook page purportedly operated by military personnel issued
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veiled threats against certain individuals ahead of a planned October 20th protest. The report is not only
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false but a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and discredit the noble institution of the Nigerian Army.
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For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Army has only two official social media
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handles, namely at HQ Nigerian Army and at Nigerian Army Info, which are duly
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verified on Facebook X, formerly Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Any
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other page or account outside these verified handles does not belong to the Nigerian Army and should be disregarded
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in its entirety. It is pertinent to state that certain civilians and online
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content creators now operate pages that post military related contents purely for the purpose of generating online
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traffic and monetary gain. Such pages have no affiliation whatsoever with the
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Nigerian army. The NA therefore dissociates itself completely from any post, statement or activity emanating
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from these unauthorized sources. The Nigerian Army remains a professional,
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disciplined and apolitical institution committed to the defense and unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the
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discharge of its constitutional responsibilities, the NA continues to uphold the highest standards of
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professionalism, adherence to the rule of law, and respect for human rights.
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The general public and media practitioners are hereby enjoyed to verify all information concerning the
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Nigerian Army only through its official platforms or the Directorate of Army public relations before publication or
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dissemination. The Nigerian Army therefore urges Sahara reporters and other media outlets to exercise due
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diligence in verifying the authenticity of their sources to avoid the spread of falsehood capable of misleading the
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public and undermining national security. Ami Saware in a statement made
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available through his personal social media accounts on Friday said that
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earlier today in Abuja I met with former President Good Luck Jonathan to discuss the continued incarceration of Mazi Nami
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Kanu. President Jonathan agreed that there is an urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and
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justly. I thank him sincerely for recognizing the importance of resolving Kanu's case in the interest of peace,
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fairness and national healing. Particularly assuring was that he promised to meet Asawaju Bola Ahmed
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Tonubu to discuss this issue as soon as possible. With this, former President
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Jonathan joins a growing list of Nigerians who have called for President Bola Ahmed Tonubu of Nigeria has
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accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,
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Jeffrey Uucha Naji, who had been accused of forging the degree certificate of the University of Nigeria in Suker and the
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certificate of completion of service for the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, after he allegedly
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failed an exit course viology repeatedly at the university. Nigeria presidency in
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a statement made available a few minutes ago by the presidential spokesperson Beo
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Anonuga stated that president Bola Ahmed Tonubu has accepted the resignation of
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Jeffrey Naraji the minister of innovation science and technology following some allegations against him.
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President Tonubu appointed Naji in August 2023. He resigned today in a
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letter thanking the president for allowing him to serve Nigeria. Naji said he has been a target of blackmail by
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political opponents. President Tonubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavors. Earlier
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Nigeria state controlled media NTA had reported that the minister of innovation
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science and technology which Jeffrey Naraji has dismissed reports questioning his academic qualifications describing
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him as politically motivated attempts to tarnish his image. The minister has firmly defended the authenticity of his
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University of Nigeria insuka degree. Speaking through his spokesperson Dr.
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Robert NGWU. The minister said records from UNN confirm he graduated in July 1985 with a
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bachelor's degree in microbiology and biochemistry, secondclass honors, lower
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division. He described recent reports denying his graduation as false,
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malicious, and politically driven, alleging that the controversy began after opposition figures took key
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positions within the university. Naji revealed that the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued protective orders
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restraining the university from tampering with his records and directing the release of his academic transcript.
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Reaffirming his focus on national service, the minister said no amount of political blackmail or media trial will
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distract him from advancing innovation and technology in Nigeria. He urged the
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University of Nigeria to uphold its motto to restore the dignity of man and
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resist being used for partisan purposes. In a swift reaction on Tuesday, Enugu
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state government denied sponsoring allegations of certificate forgery against the Minister of Innovation,
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Science and Technology, Chief Uuchaini, urging him to carry his cross and clear
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his name before Nigerians. The government in a press statement issued in Anugu on Monday by the director of
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information in the ministry of information and communication Mr. Chuku Mechanibbo said it had no hand
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whatsoever in the controversies surrounding the minister's academic records. The Enugu state government
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dissociates itself completely from these allegations. The honorable minister must
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carry his own cross and clear his name before Nigerians instead of dragging the government into issues that are entirely
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personal to him. Mr. Nebo declared the director of information recalled that
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chief nari had invited journalists to a world. Princess owner Torera Majay Kadumanu from Oan State and a
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Commonwealth award winner who is currently pursuing a master degree in law has called on the federal government
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of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tonubu to immediately release the detained Bafra
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Republic agitation leader Mazi Nami Kananu stating in a statement personally
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signed and made available to media newsroom on Monday that 10 years of detention without conviction is a grave
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violation of The fundamental human rights of Marzi Nami Kanu specifically
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stated verbatim that the continued detention of Mr. Kanu without conviction
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is not merely a legal anomaly. It is a profound failure of justice and a grave violation of his fundamental human
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rights. His prolonged detention exposes the widening gap between Nigeria's constitutional expectations and the
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daily realities of citizens. We must have a justice system that acts with both fairness and decisive strength, not
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one ins snared in endless procedural limbo and mired in public distrust. According to the princess, across the
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span of a decade, Mazi Nami Kanu has endured one of the longest and most troubling pre-trial detentions in
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Nigeria's history. arrested in 2015, accused, pleading not guilty, and never
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convicted, he remains confined in a blatant defiance of the most fundamental human rights principles. Where is
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justice when a man stands unconvicted for 10 years, while those charged with upholding justice remain silent? The
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continued detention of Mr. Ku without conviction is not merely a legal anomaly. It is a profound failure of
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justice and a grave violation of his fundamental human rights. His prolonged
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detention exposes the widening gap between Nigeria's constitutional expectations and the daily realities of
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citizens. We must have a justice system that acts with both fairness and decisive strength, not one ins snared in
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endless procedural limbo admired in public distrust. No charge, however
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grave, should ever eclipse the principle that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. That
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principle is the very cornerstone of law and must never be broken regardless of who holds power. As we call for Mazi
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Nami Kanu's immediate and unconditional freedom, my heart goes out to millions of Nigerians across tribal lines,
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generations, and economic classes from Borneo to Quirre to Lagos crying out for
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help against armed violence, force displacement, demolitions, unlawful detentions, untimely deaths, and the
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persistent scarcity of life's most basic necessities. Beyond politics, every life
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matters. Marzin Amdi Kanu's health and spirit are at grave risk after 10 years
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behind bars without a proven crime. This declaration is an urgent proclamation.
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We will count every second, every hour, every day and continue to galvanize
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until Mazi Nami Kanu is restored to his rightful freedom. Nigeria now stands at
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a cross of roads where history will judge the true motives of those in power. The eyes of the world are
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watching and the conscience of the nation is restless. The promise of our democracy depends not only on acts of
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courage within the halls of power but also on the bold united actions of citizens. about Mazi Nami Vladimir
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Zalinski. The president of Ukraine may have given a clearer picture on how some companies are apparently aiding and
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making more money from the ongoing war in his country Ukraine. saying since the
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start of the war 4 years ago, some unnamed companies in the United States, US, United Kingdom, UK, China, Germany,
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Taiwan, Switzerland, Japan, Korea Republic, Netherlands are producing
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components Russia under President Vladimir Putin is using to produce weapons of mass destruction to kill his
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people. This Zalinski in his own words said on Monday that in the fourth year
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of the full-scale war, Russia continues to obtain components for producing weapons. During the massive combined
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strike on Ukraine on the night of October 5th, Russia used 549
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weapon systems containing 12,785
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foreignmade components from companies in the United States, China and Taiwan, the
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United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the
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Netherlands. Nearly 100,688 of foreign made parts were in the
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launched attack drones, about 1,500 were in a scandas,
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192 in Kinsel missiles, and 45 in calibers. Zilinski stated this in a
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statement made available through his personal social media profile on Monday after about 30 people were injured as a
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result of the Russian attack on a moving passenger train, killing one person in Shka district of Ukraine on Saturday.
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According to Zalinski, Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against those who help Russia and its war and we have
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communicated proposals to curb the supply schemes. partners already possess the detailed data on each company and
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each product. They know what to target and how to respond. This week, the G7
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sanctions coordinators will meet and we expect a systemic decision to ensure that the sanctions are truly effective.
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It is crucial to shut down every scheme that circumvents sanctions because Russia uses each one to keep killing.
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The world has the power to stop this. In the fourth year of the full-scale war,
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Russia continues to obtain components for producing weapons. During the massive combined strike on Ukraine on
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the night of October 5th, Russia used 549 weapons systems containing
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12,785 foreignmade components from companies in
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the United States, China and Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland,
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Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Netherlands. Nearly 100,688
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of foreign made parts were in the launched attack drones. About 1,500 were
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in a scandas, 192 in Kinsel missiles, and 405 in
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calibers. In particular, companies in the United States manufacture converters
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for KH 101 missiles and shard iron type drones, sensors for those UAVs and for
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Kinsel missiles, analog to digital converters for drones and missiles and micro electronics for missiles. At least
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50 different micro electronic components in each shard are produced in China and Taiwan. Microcontrollers for UN two
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separate courts in the Nigeria Federal Capital Territory Abuja on Tuesday fixed
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October 27th and November 20th 2025 for the commencement of the lawsuits brought
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before them by the founder and publisher of Sahare reporters Amy Saware and the
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Department of State Service DSS over issue of posts published on X and Facebook social media platforms that
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allegedly described President Bola Ahmed Tonubu as a criminal after The president allegedly said there is no more
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corruption in Nigeria while the president was speaking at an event in Brazil in the month of August 2025.
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According to Omi Saware's lawyer to Temokin, today at the Federal High Court
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in Abuja, proceedings commenced in the historic cases filed by rights activist
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Amy Saware challenging the clampdown on free speech and political expression by
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the Department of State Services SSS in collusion with global social media
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giants Meta, Facebook, Instagram and Xcorporation, Twitter. The suits are Amy
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Sar versus SSS and Meta FHC ABJ CS1 1887
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2025 Saware versus SSS and Xcorporation FHC
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ABJ CS1 1888 2025.
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Saware was represented by a formidable team of lawyers led by Topp Temokin, Abu
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Bakr Marshall, Alexander Aketa, Dr. SM OA Dr. Maxwell Opara Akin Saware and
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Akoj Sabre Representation for the respondents met Meta appeared through
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Mafessimote Teo Yeto San Xcorporation and the DSS had no council present in
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court proceedings. The court granted motions X party filed by Sares Council
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for leave to serve Meta and Xcorporation outside jurisdiction through electronic means. The originating motion against
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Meta was also served in court on Meta's council. Adjournment. The court
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adjourned both matters to November 20th, 2025 for hearing. These suits filed
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following the DSS attempted censorship of Saul's social media post calling the
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president a criminal mark a significant stand against both local repression and international collaboration in silencing
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dissenting voices. So war insists that no government agency or foreign corporation has the right to muzzle
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Nigerians in the digital space. Barrista totem stated on September 30th, 2025
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at a separate court where the federal government of Nigeria filed a fivecount charges against the news media publisher
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Saware and the DSS had planned to arraign the publisher before the court. Vanguard newspaper reported that when
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the matter came up, Saware's council, Marshall Abuakar, objected to the charges being read, arguing that his
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client had not been properly served. He also noted the absence of legal representation for X. However, Meta was
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represented in court by a team led by senior advocate of Nigeria, Teo Yeto.
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Justice Muhammad Umar presiding directed that Saware be served in court. An order
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not opposed by any of the parties including Muhammad Babedoko, director of public information from the Nigerian
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presidency has indicated that there is a plan by President Bola Ahmed Tonubu to begin legal action against the country.
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former president Good Luck Jonathan over sustained and continuous rumors in
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certain quarters that ex-president Jonathan may have indicated interest to recontest as Nigeria president in 2027.
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This the special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tonubu on information and strategy. Beo Onuga said Jonathan is
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welcome to join the 2027 presidential electoral race but Jonathan will have
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his date in the court of the land. Indeed, the jury will determine whether Jonathan, who was sworn in twice as
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president, satisfies the constitutional requirements and is eligible to contest the presidency and be sworn in, if
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successful, for a third term in office. It would be recalled that ex-president
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Jonathan was one of the most criticized presidents in Nigeria with politicians
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including president Bola Ahmed Tonubu who was then a chieftain of the action congress of Nigeria ACN forming a
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coalition of all progressives congress APC to defeat the incumbent president in
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2015. Currently, there is also a coalition formed by politicians in Nigeria, the
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African Democratic Congress, ADC, to defeat and remove President Tonubu from
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office in 2027. And lately, reports indicated that the former president,
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Good Luck Jonathan, is considering joining the African Democratic Congress, ADC, but no official announcement has
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been made. The speculation intensified after Jonathan met with ADC National
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Chairman David Mark in late September 2025 amidst ongoing discussions about
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the 2027 presidential election. And Jonathan's closed door meeting with ADC
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leaders on September 25th, 2025 fueled widespread speculation about his
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potential run for the presidency on their platform. In a statement issued on Monday, Beao Onuga, the spokesperson to
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President Bola Ahmed Tanubu said, "As we begin the march towards the 2027
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elections prematurely foisted on the nation by the desperation of the opposition ganging up against President
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Boler Tanubu, despite his glaring giant economic strides, we are once again
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regailed with a cacophony of voices, most of them full of sound and fury, signifying nothing to paraphrase an
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imitable Williams Shakespeare in one of his classic works McBth. One recent
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statement that stands out in its absurdity is Professor Jerry Garner's the former minister of information and
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national orientation moving to draft former president Good Luck Jonathan into the 2007 presidential race affirmed that
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the former president would contest the coming election on the platform of the discredited people's democratic party
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PDP which bequeathed the legacy of economic ruins after 16 years of bad
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governance. Garner even deluded himself, asserting that the former president
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would defeat President Tonubu to reclaim power after 12 years. Professor Garner
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of the defunct Mamms fame is free to delude himself and engage in his usual
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comedy. After all, Jonathan's entering the race would provide another job for the Niger state, born former university
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dawn. However, we should caution former Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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on Friday stated that many world leaders who do come out publicly to condemn the Israel war in Gaza do privately thank
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Israel for staging the war against Hamas. And according to Benjamin Netanyahu, the world leaders tell me how
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much they value Israel's superb intelligence services that have prevented time and again terrorist
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attacks in their capitals. time and again, saving countless lives. General George Keegan, former head of US Air
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Force intelligence, once said, "If the United States had to gather on its own
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the intelligence that Israel gives us, we would have to establish five CIS,
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five CIS." This past June, when Israel struck Iran's nuclear facilities, German
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Chancellor Mertz admitted the truth. this. Benjamin Netanyahu stated when the speech was being broadcast live via huge
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loudspeakers that were placed on the Gaza border while the Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking
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at the United Nations General Assembly, which his appearance drew a mix of applause and protest with some delegates
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walking out of the hall as he took the stage. You know deep down that Israel is fighting your fight. I want to tell you
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a secret. Behind closed doors, many of the leaders who publicly condemn us
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privately thank us. Benjamin Netanyahu stated in response, Prime Minister
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Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated and blamed the Israel war in Gaza on Iran, saying,
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"Iran terror access threatened the peace of the entire world." Some parts of the
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long speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly are presented verbatim below.
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Mr. President, the families of our dear hostages languishing in the dungeons of
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Gaza. Ladies and gentlemen, last year I stood at this podium and I showed this
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map. It shows the curse of Iran's terror axis. This axis threatened the peace of
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the entire world. It threatened the stability of our region and the very existence of my country, Israel. Iran
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was rapidly developing a massive nuclear weapons program and a massive ballistic missile program. These were meant not
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only to destroy Israel, they were meant also to threaten the United States and blackmail nations everywhere. From Gaza,
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Yahin were dispatched waves of Hamas terrorists. They stormed into Israel on
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October 7th and committed acts of unspeakable savagery. From Lebanon,
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Hassan Nazallah had launched thousands of missiles and rockets at our cities, terrorizing our citizens. In Syria, the
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murderous dictator Assad hosted Iran's forces, tightening a noose of death around our throats. In Yemen, the
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Houthis launched ballistic missiles at Israel while choking global trade at the mouth of the Red Sea. So, what's
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happened over the past year? We've hammered the Houthis, including yesterday. We crushed the bulk of
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Hamas's terror machine. We crippled Hezbollah, taking out most of its leaders and much of its weapons arsenal.
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Remember those beepers, the pages? We paged Hezbollah and believe me, they got
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the message and thousands of terrorists dropped to the ground. We destroyed Assad's armaments in Syria. We deterred
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Iran's Shiite militias in Iraq. And most importantly and above everything else
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that I could say to you all that we justice Jameso of the federal high court sitting in Abuja on Friday ruled that
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the detained Bafra agitation leader Nami Kanu has case to answer because the
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Nigeria government prosecution team have provided some evidence that requires explanations from the detained Bafra
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leader. This the coordinating lawyer to Nambdi Kanu Barister Aloy Mccor said the
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judgment of the court does not mean Nambdi Kanu has been pronounced guilty rather the ruling indicated that he
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should give explanations to certain evidences the federal government of Nigeria brought before the court. It
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would be recalled that the ruling on the no case submission filed by Nambdi Kano that was earlier slated to be held on
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October 10th, 2025 was abridged and rescheduled to Friday the 26th of
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September 2025. Justice James Omatosho also rejected request by Caro to be transferred from
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custody of the Department of State Services DSS to the National Hospital Abuja for medical examination over
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alleged deteriorating health issues. The court subsequently ordered the president of Nigerian Medical Association NMA to
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constitute an investigation committee to examine Kanu's medical condition and submit a report to it in 8 days
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following objection by DSS to his request to be transferred to National Hospital for second opinion on his
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health condition. We had earlier in the year reported that the case between the federal government of Nigeria and the
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detained leader of the indigenous people of Bafrea Nambi Kanu apparently took a new technical twist after one of the
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lawyers of the detained Bafra leader Paul Ericoro San presented and played
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three videos which the federal high court sitting in Abuja later admitted in evidence. the videos of former Nigeria
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chief of army staff retired General Theophilus Danjuma saying security
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operatives in the West Africa country specifically the armed forces are working together with the armed bandits
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to kill Nigerians stressing that if Nigerians depend on the armed forces to
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curb insecurity they will all die one by one also that of Governor Hope of Imho
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state saying politicians are behind killings in the state lastly in The most
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interesting video play that the court to counter the testimony or statement made by the DSS prosecutor witness over
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Nambdi Kanu led IPOB founding eastern security network ESN allegedly created
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by group of youths in the southeastern geopolitical zone of Nigeria often referred to as Bafra land to fight in
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self-defense against fani armed bandits or terrorists that were advancing and killing people in the eastern state
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during the era of President Muhammadu Buhari was that of the director general of the department of state services DSS
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Adola Ajayi who is apparently the government chief complainer in the case and the DSSDG in the video recorded and
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published by Symphony News Media in February 2025 narrated how youths of the
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Zar community in Katagum local government area and Tafawa Blewa community of Tafawa Blewa local
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government area in Baoi state when the DSSDG who's the state director of state
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security services SSS resorted to self-help and killed all boohh haram
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terrorists that came to attack them without depending on the security operatives according to the president of
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France Emanuel Macarron and its US counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday engaged in a tough talk over the
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recognition of Palestine state and the Israeli war in Gaza during the bilateral
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meeting both held on the sideline of the UN general General Assembly in New York
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where the French president insisted that Israel has already achieved more by killing the top militia leaders of
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Hamas, saying it doesn't work to dismantle the Hamas. This is not the right way to proceed. He said while
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President Trump had reiterated and insisted that things will not work the way the French president had suggested
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that the October 7th, 2023 hostages still in the custody of Hamas cannot be
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honored with such suggestions. The meeting was held when videos of the French president Emanuel Macarron and
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Turkish President Reep Erdogan went viral on the internet where both presidents were stopped or blocked
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separately by New York police operatives as they tried to cross streets in the New York City over yet to be seen
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incoming motorcade of their counterpart President Donald Trump. The French
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president Emanuel Macarron called Donald Trump on the phone after his journey to the French embassy was blocked by police
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officers preparing for the motorcade of the US president. But that of the Turkish president Reep Erdogan could be
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seen quickly surrounded by his security team in a manner that makes the president looked apparently in shock the
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moment some group of New York police officers advanced towards them to stop the Turkish presidential team from
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crossing the road. According to New York Times, nothing frustrates a New Yorker
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in a hurry like finding that a street has been blocked off because some big shot is in town. Apparently, the same is
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true for the president of France, Emanuel Macron. On Monday evening, Mr.
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Macron in New York for the UN General Assembly was stuck on a Manhattan street
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corner that had been closed off for President Trump's motorcade. The meeting of world leaders is among other things a
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traffic nightmare. At first, Mr. Macron did what many New Yorkers might do. He
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pleaded with a police officer to let him cross the street. I have 10 people with me, Mr. Macron told the officer,
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according to video that shows the French president making his case on the street corner. I go to the French embassy, but
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the officer politely held his ground and would not let Mr. Macron cross the street. I'm sorry, President. I'm really
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sorry, he told Mr. Macron. It's just that everything's been frozen right now.
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There's a motorcade coming right now. I'm sorry, Mr. Macron, who has engaged
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in diplomacy to try to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, tried again. I
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negotiate with you, the French president said on the video. When that didn't
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work, Mr. Macron did what average New Yorkers cannot do. He pulled out his
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phone and called the president of the United States. "How are you?" he asked Mr. Trump, cell phone pressed to his
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ear. "Guess what? I am waiting the street because everything is frozen for you." It was not clear from the video
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what Mr. Trump said. But Mr. Macron chuckled and told the American president that he was hoping to have a discussion
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with him and Qatari officials about the situation in Gaza. The White House did
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not immediately respond to a request. There is no doubt that this week may be an interesting week in the international
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community as world leaders gather for the 2025 United Nations General Assembly
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meeting to discuss and take a stand over decades of conflicts between Israel and the people of Palestine, especially some
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of them well known as Hamas fighters over territorial integrity and sovereignty most especially ever since
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the state of Palestine was officially declared by the Palestine Liberation Organization PLO on the 15th. 18 of
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November 1988 claiming sovereignty over the West Bank which includes East
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Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. And as at the end of 1988, over 78 countries
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approved the declaration, including Nigeria that recognized Palestinian state barely 3 days after the
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declaration on November 18th, 1988. And the numbers have been increasing,
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particularly since the beginning of 2024, like never before. As of September
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21st, 2025, over 151 countries out of
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the 193 United Nations members have recognized the Palestinian state,
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including United Kingdom, UK, which its recognition appears to be more disturbing to the Israeli government
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with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issuing what he described as a clear message to the world leaders
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recognizing Palestine as a country of its own that it's not going to happen. The United Kingdom, Australia, Canada,
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among others, declared and announced their recognition of the Palestinian state on September 21st, 2025, while
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countries like Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea, among others, are yet to make their position known. In a video
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broadcast on Sunday, the British Prime Minister Kama said, "Today to revive the
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hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis and a two-state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognizes the
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state of Palestine, adding that the recognition is not a reward for Hamas, reiterating that the United Kingdom has
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already prescribed and sanctioned Hamas as a terrorist organization, saying any
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member of Hamas will not be a member of the Palestinian government, including in joining the security architectures of
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the Palestinian state. A statement by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, issued a few hours after the
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video broadcast by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Kama. The Israel
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Prime Minister said there would never be a Palestinian state to the west of the Jordan River. In quotes, Prime Minister
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Benjamin Netanyahu said, "I have a clear message to those leaders who are recognizing a Palestinian state after
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the horrendous October 7th massacre. You are rewarding terror with an enormous prize. And I have another message for
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you. It's not going to happen. There will be no Palestinian state to the west
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of the Jordan River. For years, I have prevented the creation of that terror state against tremendous pressure, both
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domestic and from abroad. We have done this with determination and with astute
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statesmanship. Moreover, we have doubled the Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria, and we will continue on this
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path. The response to the latest attempt to force upon us a terrorist state in the heart of our land will be given
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after my return from the United States. Standby. In the face of the growing
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