Presidency slams Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer for participating in protest
This is as he called on legal regulatory bodies in Nigeria to sanction Ejiamakor for his involvement in the protest organised by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
Sowore Recounts Police Gunshots During #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest
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 […]
Why We Teargassed #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters In Abuja – Police
The Nigeria Police Force, has explained that the #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters in Abuja were teargassed on Monday because they violated the court order restraining them from protesting in certain areas of the nation’s capital. The Police Force also denied blocking roads in Abuja amidst the protests which rocked the nation’s capital. The Force Public Relations Officer, […]
FreeNnamdiKanu: Why we tear-gassed protesters —Police
The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has finally broken its silence and explained why its operatives fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Abuja who
#FreeNnamdiKanu protest turns rowdy as police tear-gas protesters, commuters
The protesters, led by Omoyele Sowore, have now moved towards Berger, down from the Central Business District.
#FreeNnamdiKanu: Protesters Deny Knowledge Of Court Order
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 […]
Protest: Why we arrested Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, lawyer – Police
Police have explained why they arrested both Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother during the Free Nnamdi Kanu protest in Abuja on Monday.
'Free Nnamdi Kanu' Protest: Presidency Takes Strong Action Against IPOB Leader's Lawyer
President Tinubu’s aide Bayo Onanuga urged legal bodies to sanction Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Aloy Ejimakor for joining the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja.
#FreeNnamdiKanu: We got court order restricting protest – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has said that it obtained a specific court order regarding the protest demanding the release of the detained leader of the
#FreeNnamdiKanu: No live ammunition used on protesters – Police
The police have said that Nigerians might have mistaken the sounds of tear gas canisters being fired for live ammunition. This was stated on Monday by the
Nnamdi Kanu: South-east residents shun businesses, desert roads as protest holds in Abia
A human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, spearheaded protests against the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu on Monday.
'Free Nnamdi Kanu' Protest: Residents Stranded as Heavy Security Barricades Major Abuja Roads
Heavy security barricades in Abuja caused massive gridlock as Sowore-led protesters demanded Nnamdi Kanu’s release, leaving commuters stranded for hours.
Sowore, Others Flee For Their Lives As Police Fire Gunshots (Video)
A video making the rounds on social media has shown human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore and other organizers of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest running for their lives as police fired gunshots during the demonstration. Naija News reports that security operatives, comprising police and military officers took over the protest grounds at about 7am, Monday morning. In […]
Abuja Roads Blocked, Heavy Traffic Over #FreeNnamdiKanu Protests (Photos)
Several roads in Abuja, Nigeria’s capaital city were blocked on Monday over the protests by some groups demandng the release of the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The road blocks resulted in heavy trafic hold up with motorists, commutters and other road users lameinting the development. One of the areas […]
Breaking: Security Forces Arrest Nnamdi Kanu's Brother, Lawyer, Sowore Fires Back
Police arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and lawyer as Sowore flees during chaotic Abuja protest. This was after security forces fired shots to disperse demonstrators.
Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest: Atiku’s aide slams presidency over calls for Ejimakor’s arrest
The media aide to former Vice president Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has slammed President Bola Tinubu's spokesman, Bayo Onanuga for calling for sanction of
‘You Joined Shambolic Protest Rather Than Preparing Strong Defence’ – Presidency Blasts Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed the lead counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, for joining a protest in Abuja. Naija News reports that the protest, which is tagged #FreeNnamdiKanu, was organised by human rights activist, Omoyele […]
Breaking: Gunshots Rock Abuja as Security Forces Clash with ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protesters
A joint detachment of defence and security operatives has forcefully dispersed the Omoyele Sowore-led #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters in the Maitama Area of Abuja.
We Are Still Travelling The Road Of Impunity – Atiku’s Aide Blasts Police Over Attack On #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters
The media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has condemned the attack on Nigerians during the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest. Naija News reported that a viral video had shown Sowore and other protesters running for cover as police fired gunshots. Sowore, while speaking to journalists, stated that the protesters were peaceful and orderly, as […]
#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Onanuga accuses Kanu’s lawyer of unethical practice for joining protest, activist Inibehe Effiong responds
Lawyer Inibehe Effiong faulted Mr Onanuga's criticism of Aloy Ejimakor's participation in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest on Monday.
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