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The convener of the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of unprovoked attack on protesters. Naija News reports that the protest was aimed at getting the attention of President Bola Tinubu to release Kanu, who is currently detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) on the […] The post Sowore Recounts Police Gunshots During #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest appeared first on Naija News.

Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has demanded the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Naija News recalls that the embattled IPOB leader has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his re-arrest in June 2021. Since then, several […] The post ‘Release Nnamdi Kanu Or Reach A Political Solution’ – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Naija News.

Lawyer and activist, Barrister Maxwell Opara, on Monday, faulted the Nigeria Police Force’s claim that a court order restrained the ongoing protest for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during the demonstration at the Berger axis of Abuja, Opara insisted that neither he nor the organisers had seen or […] The post #FreeNnamdiKanu: Protesters Deny Knowledge Of Court Order appeared first on Naija News.

The Nigeria Police Force has released John Okunyomih, a Nigerian journalist with Agence France-Presse (AFP), who was arrested while covering the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Okunyomih, who had earlier been identified simply as “John,” was reportedly manhandled by security operatives who also damaged his work equipment. Speaking to SaharaReporters shortly after regaining his freedom, the […] The post #FreeNnamdiKanu: ‘They Damaged My Camera, Seized My Phone’ – Journalist Accuses Police appeared first on Naija News.

The Swedish Football Association has appointed former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter as the new head coach of the national team. Graham Potter’s appointment came following the sacking of Jon Dahl Tomasson after a poor start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Tomasson was shown the door on October 14 after Sweden collected only […] The post Graham Potter Takes Charge Of Sweden After Tomasson’s Dismissal appeared first on Naija News.

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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused opposition politicians of sponsoring the ongoing street protests under the #FreeNnamdiKanu campaign, describing them as politically motivated attempts to create chaos and destabilise the country. The party’s spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, in a statement issued on Monday, said the protests were “a dangerous […] The post ‘The Hand Of Jacob, Voice of Esau’ – APC Says #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Politically Motivated appeared first on Naija News.

Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has urged the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to ensure that individuals with political ties, especially spouses of politicians, are not appointed to sensitive positions within the commission. He stated this during the Senate screening of the new INEC Chairman. The lawmaker […] The post Sensitive Appointments Should Not Be Given To Spouse Of Politicians – Oshiomhole To INEC Boss appeared first on Naija News.

Umuahia, the Abia State capital, was on Monday completely grounded as residents stayed away from their daily activities in solidarity with the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest championed by activist Omoyele Sowore. According to Vanguard, the usually bustling streets were deserted, with only a few vehicles and tricycles seen moving around the city. Shops, banks, petrol stations, markets, […] The post #FreeNnamdiKanu: Umuahia Shuts Down In Solidarity appeared first on Naija News.

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigeria Police of arresting Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. In a post on his 𝕏 handle, Sowore alleged that the security operatives also arrested bystanders while dispersing demonstrators calling for […] The post ‘Police Arrested Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer, They Were Beaten’ – Sowore appeared first on Naija News.