Court Rejects IGP Plans To Stop Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest, US Warns Citizens
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#Breaking News #Abuja #Biafra #Kanu #Nnamdi #Sowore #US ©October 17th, 2025 ®October 17, 2025 5:51 pm Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday apparently rejected the plans by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to stop the upcoming Monday, October 20th planned mass protests by Nigerians to demand the release of the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but, according to the organiser of the protest, Omoyele Sowore, after the Judge initially declined to grant the Nigeria Police Force an ex-parte motion to stop the planned protest in the open court, the "Federal High Court judge, Justice Umar reportedly granted the motion in chambers, imposing a ban on protests at Aso Rock Villa, National Assembly, or Unity Fountain in Abuja, we await a certified true copy of the order, which our lawyers will review, the protest remains unstoppable", while this is ongoing, the United States, US Embassy in Nigeria has warned America citizens to be far from the protest areas and limit their movements in the Nigeria capital city, Abuja, saying, the planned protest may lead to disruptions and violence.
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Dave Umahi, AriseTV, Rufai Oseni, The Narrative Of Not Being A Journalist
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Army Denies Threats Against Free Nnamdi Kanu Mass Protest, Sowore Meets GEJ
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#Issues #army #Biafra #Kanu #NA #Nnamdi #Sowore ©October 10th, 2025 ®October 10, 2025 9:32 pm Nigerian Army authority has issued a statement, denying threat messages issued against members of the public ahead of the planned mass protest slated for October 20, 2025 to demand for the release and freedom of the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, just as the organiser and chief campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of SaharaReporters news media met to seek understanding with the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who, according to Sowore, promised to visit President Bola Ahmed Tinu
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#Breaking News #Abuja #Biafra #Kanu #Nnamdi #Sowore #US ©October 17th, 2025 ®October 17, 2025 5:51 pm Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday apparently rejected the plans by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to stop the upcoming Monday, October 20th planned mass protests by Nigerians to demand the release of the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but, according to the organiser of the protest, Omoyele Sowore, after the Judge initially declined to grant the Nigeria Police Force an ex-parte motion to stop the planned protest in the open court, the "Federal High Court judge, Justice Umar reportedly granted the motion in chambers, imposing a ban on protests at Aso Rock Villa, National Assembly, or Unity Fountain in Abuja, we await a certified true copy of the order, which our lawyers will review, the protest remains unstoppable", while this is ongoing, the United States, US Embassy in Nigeria has warned America citizens to be far from the protest areas and limit their movements in the Nigeria capital city, Abuja, saying, the planned protest may lead to disruptions and violence.
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Dave Umahi, AriseTV, Rufai Oseni, The Narrative Of Not Being A Journalist
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#Columns #AriseTV #Journalism #Oseni #Rufai #Umahi ©October 12th, 2025 ®October 12, 2025 6:06 pm Whenever controversies surround Rufai Oseni, the outspoken and fearless broadcaster on Arise Television, one recurring argument often resurfaces in public discourse — the claim that “Rufai Oseni is not a journalist", critics are quick to emphasize that he lacks a formal academic background in journalism, having originally trained in animal anatomy, but beyond the semantics of qualification, a deeper question emerges: What truly defines a journalist, and what are the core functions of journalism in society? #OsazuwaAkonedo
Army Denies Threats Against Free Nnamdi Kanu Mass Protest, Sowore Meets GEJ
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00:00Justice Mohammed Gaba Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday apparently rejected the plans by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ka Yode Egbetokan to stop the upcoming Monday, October 20 planned mass protests by Nigerians to demand the release of the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader, Mazin Amdekanu, but, according to the organiser of the protest, Omiyele Sawari,
00:26after the judge initially declined to grant the Nigeria Police Force an ex-party motion to stop the planned protest in the open court, the Federal High Court Judge, Justice Umar reportedly granted the motion in chambers, imposing a ban on protests at Aso Rock Villa, National Assembly, or Unity Fountain in Abuja, we await a certified true copy of the order, which our lawyers will review, the protest remains unstoppable, while this is ongoing,
00:54The United States, U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has warned America citizens to be far from the protest areas and limit their movements in the Nigeria capital city, Abuja, saying,
01:06The planned protest may lead to disruptions and violence. Detailed of the court action as captured by Punch newspaper. The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused the Nigeria Police Force's bid to stop the
01:20Free Namdekanu protest, allowing it to proceed as scheduled on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Inspector General of Police, Kiyode Egbetokan, had dispatched police lawyers to the court to move an ex-party motion against activist and protest organiser, Omiyele Sawari, in a bid to legally pre-empt the planned demonstration slated for the Aso Rock Villa.
01:44However, Justice Umar of the Federal High Court declined to grant the motion, which would have immediately restrained the protest from taking place without hearing the opposing side.
01:56The judge instead instructed the police to formally serve notice of their application on Sawari and adjourned the case until Tuesday for a proper, contested hearing.
02:06Reacting to the judicial decision, the protest convener, Omiyele Sawari, affirmed the court's decision as a victory for civil liberties and doubled down on the scheduled protest.
02:18In a statement issued on his ex-handle on Friday following the ruling, Sawari said,
02:24Igeo Police, Nigeria, Kiyode Egbetokan dispatched police lawyers to sue me, in an effort to halt the Free Namdekanu protest scheduled for Aso Rock Villa on Monday.
02:34However, the judge, Justice Umar of Federal High Court in Abuja, refused to grant the ex-party motion, instead instructing him to serve me notice and adjourning the case until Tuesday for a proper hearing.
02:48The demonstration, organized under the hashtag Free Namdekanu, is intended to draw attention to the prolonged detention and legal fate of Kano.
02:58The police action was seen as an attempt to leverage the courts to prevent a potentially sensitive gathering near the seat of Nigerian power.
03:06The adjournment to Tuesday ensures that the planned Monday protest is not currently constrained by a court order, setting the stage for a potential high-profile confrontation between protesters and security agencies around the presidential villa.
03:21Channel's television also on Friday reported that, ahead of the Free Namdekanu protest slated for Monday October 20th in the nation, whenever controversies surround Rufay Asani, the outspoken and fearless broadcaster on Arise television, one recurring argument often resurfaces in public discourse.
03:40The claim that, Rufay Asani is not a journalist, critics are quick to emphasize that he lacks a formal academic background in journalism, having originally trained in animal anatomy, but beyond the semantics of qualification, a deeper question emerges.
03:55What truly defines a journalist, what truly defines a journalist, and what are the core functions of journalism in society.
04:01As mass communication teacher, we teach students from the very first class that the media exists to inform, educate, entertain, and preserve cultural heritage.
04:12Journalists also play the crucial roles of agenda setting and acting as watchdogs, holding public officials accountable and amplifying the voices of the governed.
04:21The media's capacity to shape national conversations is immense. By highlighting specific issues and giving them prominence, journalists help raise awareness and influence public perception.
04:33It is through such agenda setting functions that societies engage in dialogue, debate, and reform, thereby playing participatory role in the process of governance.
04:44When examined through this functional lens, it becomes clear that Rufay Asani has consistently fulfilled these journalistic responsibilities over the years.
04:54His incisive questioning, fearless commentary, and commitment to public accountability have made him one of the most recognizable broadcast personalities in contemporary Nigerian media.
05:05A notable example is his now famous exchange with the Minister of Works, engineer Dave Umahi, on Arise television.
05:14Before that encounter, few Nigerians had publicly interrogated the cost per kilometer of road construction projects executed by government agencies.
05:23While the minister initially dismissed Rufay Asani's question as elementary, the issue soon gained traction nationally.
05:31In fact, subsequent clarifications by Umahi, and even a public response by Oyo state governor, Sayemar Kinday demonstrated that Asani's line of questioning had forced an important accountability conversation into the mainstream.
05:46Through this singular act, Rufay did what the media are mandated to do, hold power accountable, enlighten the public, and stimulate civic engagement.
05:56It is true that a formal qualification, such as a diploma or degree in journalism, is generally considered a prerequisite for professional practice.
06:05Yet, history tells a different story about the Nigerian press. Many of the country's most celebrated media pioneers, from Herbert Macaulay to Ernest Akali, Namdi Azikiwe, and Obafemi Awolowo, were not trained journalists in the academic sense.
06:22Nevertheless, through passion, intellect, and experience, they became towering figures in the nation's journalistic landscape.
06:30In the decades that followed, major Nigerian newspapers like The Guardian, The Punch, The Tribune, and the defunct National Concord were edited by professionals whose backgrounds spanned literature, political science, law, and the humanities. Not necessarily journalism.
06:49What mattered was their adherence to journalistic ethics and commitment to truth.
06:54Today, journalism is evolving faster than ever. The rise of social and digital, Nigerian army authority has issued a statement, denying threat messages issued against members of the public ahead of the plan mass protests slated for October 20, 2025 to demand for the release and freedom of the detained Biafra Republic agitation leader,
07:16Mazi Namdi Kanu, just as the organizer and chief campaigner, Omiyele Saware, the publisher of Sahara Reporters News Media met to seek understanding with the former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Abele Jonathan, who, according to Saware, promised to visit President Bola Ahmed Tanubu to discuss the issue with him.
07:36Nigerian Army in a statement on Friday, said, The attention of the Nigerian Army, N.A., has been drawn to a misleading publication by Sahara reporters alleging that a Facebook page purportedly operated by military personnel issued veiled threats against certain individuals ahead of a planned October 20 protest.
07:56The report is not only false but a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and discredit the noble institution of the Nigerian Army.
08:04For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Army has only two official social media handles, namely at HQNigerianArmy and at NigerianArmyInfo, which are duly verified on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
08:19Any other page or account outside these verified handles does not belong to the Nigerian Army and should be disregarded in its entirety.
08:28It is pertinent to state that certain civilians and online content creators now operate pages that post military related contents purely for the purpose of generating online traffic and monetary gain.
08:40Such pages have no affiliation whatsoever with the Nigerian Army.
08:46The N.A. therefore dissociates itself completely from any post, statement, or activity emanating from these unauthorized sources.
08:54The Nigerian Army remains a professional, disciplined and apolitical institution committed to the defense and unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
09:03In the discharge of its constitutional responsibilities, the N.A. continues to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, adherence to the rule of law, and respect for human rights.
09:15The general public and media practitioners are hereby enjoined to verify all information concerning the Nigerian Army only through its official platforms or the Directorate of Army Public Relations before publication or dissemination.
09:29The Nigerian Army therefore urges Sahara reporters and other media outlets to exercise due diligence in verifying the authenticity of their sources to avoid the spread of falsehood capable of misleading the public and undermining national security.
09:44Omiyele Sahara in a statement made available through his personal social media accounts on Friday, said that,
09:51Earlier today in Abuja, I met with former President Goodluck Jonathan to discuss the continued incarceration of Mazin Amdi Karno.
10:00President Jonathan agreed that there is an urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly.
10:06I thank him sincerely for recognizing the importance of resolving Karno's case in the interest of peace, fairness, and national healing.
10:16Particularly assuring was that he promised to meet Asawaju Bola Ahmed Tanubu to discuss this issue as soon as possible.
10:23With this, former President Jonathan joins a growing list of Nigerians who have called for justice.
10:30President Bola Ahmed Tanubu of Nigeria has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,
10:37Virology, Geoffrey Uchenagi who had been accused of forging the degree certificate of the University of Nigeria,
10:44in Sukha and the certificate of completion of service for the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC,
10:51after he allegedly failed an exit course, Virology, repeatedly at the University.
10:57Nigeria Presidency in a statement made available a few minutes ago by the Presidential Spokesperson,
11:04Bayo Onanuga, stated that, President Bola Ahmed Tanubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uchenagi,
11:11the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, following some allegations against him.
11:18President Tanubu appointed Naji in August 2023.
11:22He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria.
11:27Naji said he has been a target of blackmail by political opponents.
11:32President Tanubu thanked him for his service and wished him well in future endeavors.
11:37Earlier, Nigeria State-controlled media, NTA had reported that the,
11:43Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Jeffrey Naji,
11:48has dismissed reports questioning his academic qualifications,
11:51describing him as politically motivated attempts to tarnish his image.
11:55The Minister has firmly defended the authenticity of his University of Nigeria, in Sukha degree.
12:02Speaking through his spokesperson, Dr. Robert NGWU,
12:07the Minister said records from UNN confirm he graduated in July 1985 with a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry,
12:16Second Class Honours, Lower Division.
12:20He described recent reports denying his graduation as false, malicious, and politically driven,
12:26alleging that the controversy began after opposition figures took key positions within the University.
12:32Naji revealed that the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued protective orders restraining the University from tampering with his records and directing the release of his academic transcript.
12:43Reaffirming his focus on national service, the Minister said no amount of political blackmail or media trial will distract him from advancing innovation and technology in Nigeria.
12:55He urged the University of Nigeria to uphold its motto,
12:59to restore the dignity of man, and resist being used for partisan purposes.
13:04In a swift reaction on Tuesday, Enugu state government denied sponsoring allegations of certificate forgery against the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uchenaji, urging him to carry his cross and clear his name before Nigerians.
13:22The government, in a press statement, in a press statement issued in Enugu on Monday by the Director of Information in the Ministry of Information and Communication, Mr. Chukwamekanebo, said it had no hand whatsoever in the controversies surrounding the Minister's academic records.
13:38The Enugu state government dissociates itself completely from these allegations.
13:43The Honourable Minister must carry his own cross and clear his name before Nigerians, instead of dragging the government into issues that are entirely personal to him, Mr. Nebo declared.
13:54The Director of Information recalled that Chief Naji had invited journalists to a world-
13:59Princess Ola Torera Maje Kadunmi Aniru from Ogun State and a Commonwealth Award winner who is currently pursuing a master degree in law has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tanubu
14:13to immediately release the detained Biafra Republic Agitation leader, Mazi Namdi Kanu, stating in a statement personally signed and made available to media newsroom on Monday, that,
14:25Ten years of detention without conviction is a grave violation of the fundamental human rights of Mazi Namdi Kanu, specifically stated verbatim that,
14:35the continued detention of Mr. Kanu without conviction is not merely a legal anomaly. It is a profound failure of justice and a grave violation of his fundamental human rights.
14:46His prolonged detention exposes the widening gap between Nigeria's constitutional expectations and the daily realities of citizens.
14:54We must have a justice system that acts with both fairness and decisive strength, not one ensnared in endless procedural limbo and mired in public distrust.
15:03According to the Princess, across the span of a decade, Mazi Namdi Kanu has endured one of the longest and most troubling pre-trial detentions in Nigeria's history.
15:14Arrested in 2015, accused, pleading not guilty, and never convicted, he remains confined in a blatant defiance of the most fundamental human rights principles.
15:26Where is justice when a man stands unconvicted for ten years, while those charged with upholding justice remain silent?
15:34The continued detention of Mr. Kanu without conviction is not merely a legal anomaly. It is a profound failure of justice and a grave violation of his fundamental human rights.
15:45His prolonged detention exposes the widening gap between Nigeria's constitutional expectations and the daily realities of citizens.
15:55We must have a justice system that acts with both fairness and decisive strength, not one ensnared in endless procedural limbo and mired in public distrust.
16:04No charge, however grave, should ever eclipse the principle that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
16:12That principle is the very cornerstone of law and must never be broken, regardless of who holds power.
16:19As we call for Mazi Namdi Kanu's immediate and unconditional freedom, my heart goes out to millions of Nigerians, across tribal lines, generations, and economic classes, from Borno to Quara to Lagos, crying out for help against armed violence, force displacement, demolitions, unlawful detentions, untimely deaths, and the persistent scarcity of life's most basic necessities.
16:44Beyond politics, every life matters. Mazi Namdi Kanu's health and spirit are at grave risk, after ten years behind bars without a proven crime.
16:54This declaration is an urgent proclamation. We will count every second, every hour, every day, and continue to galvanize until Mazi Namdi Kanu is restored to his rightful freedom.
17:07Nigeria now stands at a cross of roads, where history will judge the true motives of those in power.
17:14The eyes of the world are watching, and the conscience of the nation is restless.
17:19The promise of our democracy depends not only on acts of courage within the halls of power but also on the bold, united actions of citizens.
17:27About Mazi Namdi Kanu, Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine may have given a clearer picture on how some companies are apparently aiding and making more money from the ongoing war in his country Ukraine, saying,
17:41Since the start of the war four years ago, some unnamed companies in the United States, US, United Kingdom, UK, China, Germany, Taiwan, Switzerland, Japan, Korea Republic, Netherlands are producing components, Russia under President Vladimir Putin is using to produce weapons of mass destruction, to kill his people, this, Zelensky in his own words said on Monday that,
18:08In the fourth year of the full-scale war, Russia continues to obtain components for producing weapons.
18:15During the massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of October 5, Russia used 549 weapons systems containing 102,785 foreign-made components.
18:29From companies in the United States, China and Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Netherlands, nearly 100,688 of foreign-made parts were in the launched attack drones, about 1,500 were in Ascanders, 192 in Kinzel missiles, and 405 in Calibers.
18:54Zelensky stated this in a statement made available through his personal social media profile on Monday, after about 30 people were injured as a result of the Russian attack on a moving passenger train, killing one person in Shostka district of Ukraine on Saturday.
19:10According to Zelensky, Ukraine is preparing new sanctions against those who help Russia and its war, and we have communicated proposals to curb the supply schemes.
19:21Partners already possess the detailed data on each company and each product, they know what to target and how to respond.
19:28This week, the G7 sanctions coordinators will meet, and we expect a systemic decision to ensure that the sanctions are truly effective.
19:37It is crucial to shut down every scheme that circumvents sanctions, because Russia uses each one to keep killing.
19:44The world has the power to stop this.
19:47In the fourth year of the full-scale war, Russia continues to obtain components for producing weapons.
19:54During the massive combined strike on Ukraine on the night of October 5th, Russia used 549 weapons systems containing 102,785 foreign-made components, from companies in the United States, China and Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Netherlands.
20:18Nearly 100,688 of foreign-made parts were in the launched attack drones, about 1,500 were in Iskandas, 192 in Kinzel missiles, and 405 in Calibers.
20:33In particular, companies in the United States manufacture converters for KH-101 missiles and shard, ear and type drones, sensors for those UAVs and for Kinzel missiles, analog-to-digital converters for drones and missiles, and microelectronics for missiles.
20:51At least 50 different microelectronics in each shard are produced in China and Taiwan.
20:58Microcontrollers for U.S.
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