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Police Didn’t Seek Court Order to Stop #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest — FPRO
The Nigeria Police Force has denied reports claiming it sought a court injunction to halt the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025.
Addressing the claims on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, clarified that the police did not initiate any legal action to prevent the demonstration. He emphasized that Nigerians have a constitutionally protected right to peaceful protest.
“It is an inalienable right of Nigerians to protest, and we did not approach the court to stop these gatherings,” Hundeyin stated via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. He also addressed inaccuracies in some media reports, noting, “The case was not adjourned to Tuesday as mentioned in some reports; it reflects a one-sided narration and lacks the depth of investigative journalism.”
The clarification came after media reports alleged that the police had asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop the protest. The court reportedly declined the request, allowing the protest to proceed.
Reacting to the court’s decision, protest convener and activist Omoyele Sowore hailed the ruling as a victory for civil liberties. He claimed that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had directed police lawyers to file a suit aimed at halting the protest, which is scheduled to take place near Aso Rock Villa.
The protest, aimed at demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu, has drawn significant attention and continues to generate debate over freedom of expression, security, and civil rights in Nigeria.
The police statement appears intended to de-escalate tensions ahead of the protest and reaffirm the force’s commitment to upholding the rights of citizens while maintaining public order.
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MKO Abiola’s Documentary to hit Cinemas in October
A new documentary on the life and political struggle of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola is set to premiere in Nigerian cinemas in October.
Titled MKO, the 108-minute film is directed by Ose Oyamendan and produced with American documentary filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris. It explores the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as free and fair, Abiola’s subsequent detention, and the controversial circumstances surrounding his death in custody in 1998.
The documentary features interviews with key figures including former military rulers Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, Abiola’s running mate Baba Gana Kingibe, members of the Abiola family, journalists, and diplomats.
Oyamendan, who worked as a young journalist during the June 12 crisis, has described the film as an investigative documentary that examines Nigeria’s unfinished democratic journey. It had its world premiere earlier this year at the Sheffield DocFest in the United Kingdom.
The Nigerian cinema release is scheduled for early October, with some reports linking the premiere to Independence Day on October 1.
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BREAKING: JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of underage candidates for viewing.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB defined an underage candidate for the 2026 admission exercise as any candidate who will be less than 16 years old as at September 30, 2026.
Benjamin said the results were released primarily to enable candidates and their parents or guardians to know their performance in the examination. However, he stressed that the release does not confer eligibility for admission on all underage candidates.
According to him, the results cannot be used for admission or any other official purpose, except by candidates who satisfy the stringent requirements prescribed for exceptionally performing underage candidates.
Candidates can check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for the UTME.
JAMB reiterated that only underage candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and maturity will be considered for admission through a rigorous, multi-stage assessment process. Key requirements include a minimum UTME score of 320, at least 80 per cent performance in relevant Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) subjects where applicable, satisfaction of the Post-UTME requirements of their chosen institutions, and a final assessment conducted by experts.
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Arise TV Deputy Head of News Ohi Odiai and Wife Celebrate 17th Wedding Anniversary
Veteran journalist Mr. Ohi Odiai and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ohi-Odiai, today mark their 17th wedding anniversary, a milestone that highlights an enduring partnership built on mutual support, professional excellence, and family.
Mr. Odiai serves as Deputy Head of News at Arise News TV, one of Nigeria’s leading television networks. He is also the CEO and Chief Editor of Ohibaba.Com, the online news platform he founded and continues to steer as a key voice in digital journalism. His career spans years of impactful reporting, newsroom leadership, and media innovation.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ohi-Odiai is the owner and founder of Bukbeth Concepts Classic, a business reflecting her entrepreneurial drive and creative vision. Together, the couple has built a home grounded in shared values and quiet strength.
The family is blessed with three children — two boys and a girl — who form the heart of their journey.

Friends, colleagues, and well-wishers describe the Odiais as a model of resilience and partnership in both public and private life.
As they celebrate 17 years of marriage today, September 5, 2026, the couple is receiving warm congratulations from across the media and business communities. Their story stands as a reminder that lasting unions thrive on commitment, respect, and the everyday work of building a life together.
Happy anniversary to Mr. Ohi Odiai and Mrs. Elizabeth Ohi-Odiai.
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