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No bombs, guns, attack plans – IPOB reacts to evidence presented against Nnamdi Kanu

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the alleged incriminating evidence the Nigerian government presented at the Federal High Court in Abuja against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

IPOB said the items presented show that the Nigerian government has no evidence to support its accusations against Kanu.

The group said no bombs, guns, grenades, or attack plans were found or presented against Kanu.

Kanu is currently facing charges bordering on terrorism before the court presided over by Justice James Omotosho.

During today’s proceedings, the prosecution presented its witness to testify against Kanu.

Some items—such as four boxes containing Kanu’s personal belongings, wristwatches, a microphone, a transmitter, cables, Arabian perfumes purchased for his mother and mother-in-law, a brown shoe, laptops, chargers, and phones—were also presented in court.

Dismissing the items presented, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, in a statement said: “The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) wish to address the global community following the court proceedings today at the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Omotosho, in the trial of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“Today, the prosecution presented what they claimed to be ‘incriminating evidence’ against Mazi Kanu, a British citizen and the leader of IPOB, to justify their long-standing persecution of him and the proscription of our movement. To the shock and dismay of all present, including international observers, the so-called evidence consisted of four boxes containing Mazi Kanu’s personal belongings: wristwatches, a microphone, a DJ mixer (falsely labeled a transmitter), cables, Arabian perfumes purchased for his mother and mother-in-law, a brown shoe, laptops, chargers, and phones. No bombs, guns, grenades, or attack plans were found—because none exist. This revelation lays bare the truth: there is no evidence to support the grave accusations leveled against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“The items presented in court are not weapons of terrorism but ordinary possessions of a man who has consistently and openly declared his mission as a freedom fighter dedicated to the liberation of his people through peaceful means, including a referendum. Since his arrest in October 2015, Mazi Kanu has boldly and unapologetically stated his God-given purpose—to alleviate the suffering of the Igbo race and other ethnic groups in Biafraland.

“His resolve was reiterated even under duress, as evidenced in the interrogation videos we urge the Nigerian government to release for public scrutiny.

“We commend the presence of representatives from the United Kingdom government in court today, witnessing firsthand the baseless nature of the charges against their citizen. We also express our profound gratitude to Mazi Kanu’s new defense team, fortified with some of the finest legal minds, for their unwavering commitment to truth and justice.

“With the utmost humility, IPOB calls on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom to end this charade masquerading as a trial. The persecution of Mazi Kanu and IPOB, which has led to the loss of countless lives, including his parents, must cease. We do not seek to humiliate any party but to affirm that IPOB’s mission is rooted in the pursuit of dignity, freedom, and a better life for Biafrans, the black race, and Africa as a whole.

“The absence of any incriminating evidence today underscores what we have always maintained: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not a terrorist but a noble advocate for the oppressed. We urge all stakeholders to recognise this truth and work toward a just resolution. Let us build a future where the aspirations of all peoples are respected, and the dignity of existence is upheld for everyone.”

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Fuel price reduction: ‘Joy’s coming’ – Manufacturers

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Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadiri, sees the price of fuel coming down to N800.

Ekwutosblog reported recently that Dangote Petroleum Refinery slashed its ex-depot price for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, to N840 per litre.

The reduction represents a N40 decrease from the previous rate of N880 per litre.

This happened a few days after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, increased the pump price of petrolto N925 per litre in Lagos.

This decrease is also coming a week after Dangote Refinery increased the ex-depot petrol price to N880 per litre

Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Ajayi-Kadiri said that it was a welcome development, adding that price of the product would further decrease to N800 with the modalities being put in place by Dangote Refineries.

“You cannot blame anyone for producing and ensuring effective delivery,” he said.

When asked to share his thoughts from a manufacturer’s point of view on what he sees about the long term effect, he added, “So if I may use what the Gen Z is called ‘Joy is coming’, that’s what I see.

“The long term is going to be better. I see the price coming down to 800 and that’s what manufacturers want.

“I just told you now that last year, we spent as much as 1.1 trillion in terms of providing alternatives, apart from the fact that even the quality of the products is not guaranteed.

“So in the near future, I continue to see continued reduction in the price of diesel.

“I also see a situation where other players will be encouraged to come into the field, because that is what it takes. I don’t think that we should use sentiment to dissuade any investor from improving the life and well being of the people.

 

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FCT ground rent: I have no apology for revoking Rochas Okorocha’s land – Wike

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he revoked the land of former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha.

Wike warned that the FCT Administration under his leadership will repossess any land where the owners fail to pay their land rent.

He disclosed this during the 60th birthday of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, in Abuja over the weekend.

Anyanwu had celebrated his birthday at the newly renovated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja.

Speaking at the event, the Minister assured property owners of getting the best services if they pay their ground rent.

He said: “Rochas Okorocha is here, he is my boss, even though I revoked his land because the right thing must be done, he is my man.

“Senators are here, Ikpeazu, my colleagues are here, yes, if you don’t pay, I will take back our property.

“Look at what Julius Berger did here, is it by empty hand? It is not by money?

“Pay and you will get the best services, and you are getting the best services under the leadership of Tinubu. I have no apologies because I’m the one here.”

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Suspected herdsmen kill three policemen, seize rifles in Benue

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Udei community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State was thrown into panic on Sunday following an attempted attack by suspected herdsmen, which reportedly left three police officers feared dead.

Eyewitnesses said the gunmen ambushed the officers during the attack and allegedly made away with their rifles.

As of the time of filing this report, the Benue State Police Command and other relevant authorities have not issued any official statement regarding the attack.

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