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BREAKING: Reps approve Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers despite outcries

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The House of Representatives has approved the declaration of a state of emergency for Rivers State despite stiff opposition from stakeholders.

The House also approved the six-month suspension imposed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and all elected members of the assembly via a voice vote on Thursday.

In the meantime, President Tinubu has Forwarded the Gazette on the Proclamation of State of Emergency in Rivers State to the Senate.

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BREAKING: Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu of FG’s Terrorism Charge

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has found the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, guilty on count-1 of the terrorism charge the Federal Government preferred against him.

The court said it was satisfied that Kanu made series of broadcasts to incite violence and killings, in furtherance of his separatist agitation for Biafra.

Trial Justice James Omotosho based his decision on what he described as “uncontroverted evidence” that was adduced before the court by the prosecution.

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Judge Expels Kanu from courtroom

‎As the court prepared to deliver judgment, Kanu objected, insisting he had not filed his final written address.

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‎Justice James Omotosho of the‎ Federal High Court this morning, ordered Nnamdi Kanu out of the courtroom for unruly behaviour midway through Thursday’s proceedings.

The trial judge is set to deliver judgment in a case spanning ten years.

The judge had earlier dismissed three fresh motions filed by Kanu, ruling them unmeritorious.

‎As the court prepared to deliver judgment, Kanu objected, insisting he had not filed his final written address.

He raised his voice, accused the judge of bias, and declared that the court “did not know the law.”

‎Following the outburst, security operatives escorted Kanu from the courtroom. Justice Omotosho is now set to proceed with reading the final judgment in the long‑running terrorism case.


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BREAKING: Early Morning Accident Causes Major Traffic on Otedola Bridge

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A serious accident on Thursday morning caused heavy traffic at the Otedola Bridge, just before the Lagos State Secretariat, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded.

The gridlock has severely slowed movement, disrupting the morning rush as motorists struggle to navigate the heavily congested route.

As of now, no emergency team has arrived at the scene to manage the situation or restore traffic flow.

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