50 federal lawmakers urge President Tinubu to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu
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50 federal lawmakers urge President Tinubu to release IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

Politics tamfitronics Approximately 50 members of the Nigerian House of Representatives have formally requested President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.The appeal, which is based on Section 174 of the 1999 Constitution, emphasizes the powers vested in the Attorney General of the Federation to discontinue cases on grounds of public interest, justice, and prevention of legal process abuse.Ikenga Ugochinyere, representing Ideato Federal Constituency, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday that the lawmakers view Kanu’s release as pivotal for peace restoration in the South-East region.Ugochinyere stated that the letter, dated June 19, 2024, was endorsed by representatives across various political parties and geopolitical zones.Kanu, who has been leading a campaign for the creation of the Biafra Republic, is currently facing trial at the Federal High...
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JUST IN: FG addresses complaints of begging and extortion at Nigerian airports
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JUST IN: FG addresses complaints of begging and extortion at Nigerian airports

Politics tamfitronics In response to numerous complaints from concerned citizens, Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation, has acknowledged the issue of begging and extortion at Nigerian international airports.Keyamo took to social media to address the matter, emphasizing that these unscrupulous activities tarnish the country’s image.Keyamo stated, “I have received several complaints about the menace of begging and extortion at our International airports by a few unscrupulous persons who give all of us a bad image. My phones are beeping every minute with messages about this from well-meaning Nigerians.”Clarifying the jurisdictional boundaries, Keyamo noted that many of the agencies involved in the malpractices do not fall under the direct control of the Aviation Ministry, despite being stationed at the airports.However, he assured the public that he has been actively collaborating with other relevant Ministers, government bodies, and...
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