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Ex-International To FG: Release Kanu For Justice, Peace

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4 years ago

September 21, 2021

Ex-international boxer and sports ambassador, Mazi Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, saying this will be in the interest of peace and justice.

Okoronkwo, who spoke to journalists, added that considering what is happening in the South East zone of Nigeria, it is imperative Kanu is released on bail until the case against him in the court will be concluded.

He said: “It is clear that the public are not happy with Nnamdi Kanu’s continuous detention in prison as that can be seen in the body language resulting to the sit-at-home on Mondays.

“The disobedience of the orders by some of the south east Governor’s against Monday’s sit-at-home has clearly shown that those Governor’s are not with their people.

“Because any person or political office holder that cannot walk freely in the neighborhood or in the community he belongs to clearly shows that the person is seen as an enemy of the people.”

Commenting on Nigeria democratic rule and the political game, he said inconsistency on the side of politicians through defection from party to another clearly shown that those politicians lack ideology of desired change as preached.

“This has contributed to the decline in delivery of dividends of democracy to the public.

“The same ideology was demonstrated and it’s seen in the internal crisis of the various Nigeria Sporting Federation Including Nigeria Boxing Federation and Athletics Federation even Football Federation.

“To the extent that it affected Nigeria Boxing Federation at Japan Olympics qualifiers as Nigeria did not present any boxing team for the Senegal trip in 2020 and till today the public did not know the true story of what happened.”

According to him, politicians with different mindset and Ideology are the major cause of the unrest being experienced in the nation today.

“Imagine APC as a party has created forum for all comers politicians to join them without considering the change they preached.

“Considering what is being experienced in Nigeria, President Buhari as an individual is striving hard to bring positve change but some of his political actors have different mindset and Ideology,” he said.

Adding that, “It is calculated that APC, the ruling party is seen as an escape route for looters.”

Speaking further, he said all these have contributed to the unnecessary Insecurity in the country.

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PDP Crisis: INEC Rejects Turaki-led NWC

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17 hours ago

December 23, 2025

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes.

This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The Commission stated that it could not act on demands to acknowledge or upload on its website the list of national officers said to have been elected at the National Convention held on November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan.

According to INEC, its position was guided by subsisting court decisions and pending litigation relating to the leadership crisis within the PDP.

The electoral body further noted that it would be improper to recognise any factional officers while the matter remains before the courts.

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Govt That Fails To Protect Its Citizens Has No Business Remaining In Office – Kwankwaso

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18 hours ago

December 23, 2025

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Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Kwankwaso spoke on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling 2,000 operatives of the Kano State Neighbourhood Security Network.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and truly act as the Commander-in-Chief” in addressing banditry and other security challenges.

According to him, Nigeria’s military “remains one of the most gallant in the world,” having served in international peacekeeping missions in Darfur, Liberia, and other conflict zones.

However, he said the armed forces are not being adequately supported to perform optimally.

“Today, many innocent Nigerians are being killed, while the perpetrators walk freely as if nothing happened. The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” he said.

Kwankwaso, who once served as Minister of Defence, added: “When I was Defence Minister, I knew the capability of the Nigerian military. They are courageous and professional but need clear direction, support, and political will to do the needful.”

He stressed that Nigeria’s armed forces had historically ranked among the best globally and urged the government to equip them properly to change the current security situation.

Kwankwaso also said that if elected president in 2027, he would recruit over one million additional military personnel to strengthen national security.

“Any government that fails to protect the lives and property of its citizens has failed woefully and has no business remaining in office,” he declared.

He further called on the Federal Government to integrate community-based security initiatives, like the Kano Neighbourhood Security Network, into the national security system to boost morale and improve intelligence-driven operations against criminals.

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ADC Announces Temporary Closure Of Secretariat

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18 hours ago

December 23, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC , says it has temporarily closed its National Secretariat as part of the end-of-year break.

A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said full operations are scheduled to resume in the New Year.

According to the statement, the secretariat will close on December 23, 2025, and reopen on January 5, 2026.

The party, however, said essential skeletal services will remain available throughout the period, while all other official activities at the National Secretariat will be suspended to allow staff and party officials observe the Christmas and New Year holidays.

“This is to inform the public that the African Democratic Congress National Secretariat will close for the year on 23rd December 2025 and will resume full operations on 5th January 2026.

“During this period, only skeletal services will be available, while all other official activities at the Secretariat will be temporarily suspended,” the statement said.

The party thanked its members, partners and supporters for their continued loyalty and cooperation throughout the year, noting that their support remains critical to the growth and stability of the party.

The ADC also said it is committed to its ideals and to democratic engagement as it prepares for activities in the coming year.