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Protest Rocks Abuja as Sowore Leads March to Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

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Abuja, Nigeria – A large‑scale protest took over key roads in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday as human‑rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore led demonstrators calling for the release of detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. According to reports, the protest began at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Monday, with marchers gathering around Abuja’s central districts and […]

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Army Defends Soldier Over Civilian Killing in Warri Estate, Cites Self-Defence

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The Nigerian Army has publicly defended a soldier involved in the death of a civilian at the Delta Marine Logistics and Technical (DMLT) Estate in Warri, Delta State, asserting that the act was committed in self-defence during a confrontation. According to a statement issued by the 63 Brigade Headquarters, the incident took place on October

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Peter Obi Sues Activist Lawyer Deji Adeyanju for ₦1.5 Billion Over Defamation

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has filed a ₦1.5 billion lawsuit against human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju, accusing him of publishing defamatory statements on social media that have allegedly damaged Obi’s reputation. The suit was filed in the Anambra State High Court, Onitsha, under the writ of summons O/254/75, issued on October 3,

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Federal Government Removes Mathematics as Compulsory Requirement for Arts Students

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The Federal Ministry of Education has approved sweeping revisions to the National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian tertiary institutions, removing Mathematics as a compulsory credit subject for students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities programs. The guideline applies to universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies (IEAs). Previously, every candidate, regardless of

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Sowore Mobilises March to Aso Rock to Demand Release of Nnamdi Kanu

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Former presidential candidate and rights activist Omoyele Sowore has launched a nationwide mobilisation for a peaceful march to the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, scheduled for October 20, 2025. Sowore says the demonstration — branded #FreeNnamdiKanuNow — is a non-violent demand for the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People

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NHRC Urges Abolition of Death Penalty for Women in Nigeria

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Human Rights Commission Leads Renewed Advocacy The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and civil society partners have renewed calls for the abolition of the death penalty for women, citing deep systemic inequalities and gender-based vulnerabilities. During an event marking the World Day Against the Death Penalty in Abuja, Funke Adeoye, Executive Director of Hope Behind

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