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Sowore Defies Court Amid Police Warning on #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has vowed to go ahead with the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest on Monday, October 20, 2025, despite a Federal High Court order restricting demonstrations near key government sites in Abuja.
Sowore, the 2023 African Action Congress presidential candidate, said his legal team of 115 lawyers will challenge any court order once served but emphasized the protest will proceed peacefully and lawfully.
“Our legal team will challenge any alleged court order the moment we are served on Monday. But let it be known that nothing can stop this mass movement. October 20 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow remains sacrosanct. We march peacefully, lawfully, and powerfully,” he stated on X.
The Nigeria Police Force had earlier warned protest groups to comply with a court order by Justice M. Umar of the Federal High Court, which prohibits protests within and around Aso Rock Villa, the National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Eagle Square, and Shehu Shagari Way.
Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin reaffirmed the police respect for peaceful assembly but stressed that protests must remain lawful and responsible. He warned that those violating the order or inciting violence would face prosecution.
Sowore accused the police of double standards, pointing out that groups protesting against Nnamdi Kanu’s release have been allowed to demonstrate freely for days without similar restrictions.
“If a court order truly exists restricting protests around Aso Rock Villa, why hasn’t the police obtained a similar order against those opposing Nnamdi Kanu’s release who have protested freely for three days?” he questioned.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed strict enforcement of the court order, with increased police presence in vulnerable areas to maintain public peace and security during the protest period.
Authorities have cautioned against attempts by any protesters or counter-protesters to provoke violence or disrupt public order, assuring residents that security measures will protect lives and property.
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Nigerian Law school student dies after falling from hostel rooftop
The deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
•Faith Alayande
A Nigerian Law School student identified as Faith Alayande, is dead after she fell from the rooftop at Lagos campus.
In a statement on Monday, Aderonke Osho, secretary to the council and director of administration, said that the deceased was a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing externship programme at the Lagos campus.
Osho said preliminary findings revealed that the student died from injuries sustained after falling from the rooftop of the campus hostel around 4am on Friday.
The Nigerian Law School is deeply saddened by this tragic development.
“Management is working closely with the appropriate authorities and the family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, ensure that all necessary procedures are duly followed, and provide further information as appropriate.”
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Ekwulobia Suspends New Yam Festival for Kidnap Billionaire Son
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
• Joseph Ezeokafor
Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has cancelled its New Yam festival celebration billed for September 4, 2026.
Ohibaba.com learned that this is because of the kidnap of billionaire businessman and owner of Jezco Group of Companies, Chief Joseph Ezeokafor.
Ezeokafor was kidnapped in Awka on Tuesday last week when he stepped out of his house without his security details to attend to his spiritual need, where he goes to offer prays.
Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the development said that serious operation is currently ongoing to save the elder statesman.
His kidnap has sent his community into mourning, causing the postponement of the new Yam festival, an annual festival which holds on a static date every year.
A source from the community said the traditional ruler of Ekwulobia where Ezeokafor hails from, His Royal Majesty, Igwe (Engr) Emmanuel Chukwukadibia Onyeneke, officially suspended the Ekwulobia New Yam Festival, saying there was no need to celebrate while their son remained in captivity.
“The Igwe said the community of Ekwulobia cannot celebrate while their son remains in the custody of the kidnappers,” the source said.
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NLC disrupts Air Peace flight
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday disrupted flight operations in Lagos, leaving passengers scheduled to travel on an Air Peace flight stranded at the airport.
Our Reporter learned that the “protest was intended to enforce Air Peace employees right to join the union.”
Zulu terminal gate was under lock and key. The protest started at about 5am.
The affected Air Peace flight, scheduled to depart Lagos at 6:30am, could not take off as passengers waited amid the disruption.
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