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180 House Members Endorse Motion for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
In a recent development, 180 members of the minority caucus in the 10th House of Representatives have endorsed a motion put forward by lawmaker Obi Aguocha calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Aguocha, who represents the Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, shared this decision during a caucus meeting on Monday.
He urged his colleagues to take a definitive stand on the ongoing discussions surrounding Kanu and to seek a political resolution to this pressing issue.
This move by the caucus follows Aguocha’s recent engagement with former President Muhammadu Buhari and his successful efforts to rally support from 50 colleagues across various political parties as well as the southeast caucus of the National Assembly.
In his speech, Aguocha stressed the need for unity within the minority caucus, asserting that resolving Kanu’s case is critical for maintaining national peace, stability, and unity.
He advocated for immediate and strategic dialogue with relevant stakeholders to pursue a peaceful and political resolution to the situation, which holds significant implications for Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.
Aguocha highlighted the advantages of addressing the situation through dialogue and reconciliation rather than extending legal processes or confrontation.
He believes that a political solution could lead to improved national integration and restore trust among different communities.
He remarked, “Today, the opposition parties have taken a decisive stance on issues including Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, planned protests, security concerns, deteriorating infrastructure, and economic challenges.”
The endorsement of Aguocha’s motion reflects the collective stance of the minority caucus, which includes members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 115 seats, the Labour Party (LP) with 35 seats, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) with 19 seats, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) with 5 seats, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) with 2 seats, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) with 2 seats, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with 2 seats.
This call to action underscores the critical role legislative bodies play in promoting peace and stability within the nation.
The caucus remains dedicated to advancing initiatives that foster justice, equity, and harmonious coexistence throughout Nigeria.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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