Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to implement the United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group’s order to release the detained IPOB leader.

Ejimakor criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari for ignoring the UN’s directive in 2022, which also called for Kanu’s compensation over his arrest and rendition from Kenya.

He urged Tinubu to act promptly, emphasizing Nigeria’s obligation to uphold international laws and treaties.

Kanu has been in DSS custody since June 2021, enduring detention that Ejimakor described as “lacking legal justification.” He added that Tinubu doesn’t need a court order to free Kanu, stating it is never too late to correct the situation.

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Karoline Leavitt, his 27-year-old campaign spokesperson, as the White House press secretary. Trump lauded Leavitt’s intelligence and communication skills, expressing confidence in her ability to represent the administration effectively.

Leavitt, one of the youngest to hold this position, previously served as Trump’s national press secretary during his campaign. A New Hampshire native, she welcomed her first child in July and has experience as an assistant press secretary during Trump’s first term and as communications director for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

“This is a proud moment for me as a middle-class American from New Hampshire,” Leavitt shared during a Fox News podcast. Her appointment reflects her rapid rise in U.S. politics.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, participated in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election, casting his vote at Unit 17, Ward 3, Okeagbe Local Government Area.

Tunji-Ojo commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their professionalism and lauded the peaceful election process and high voter turnout. Speaking after voting at 11:34 AM, he expressed confidence in the election’s smooth conduct.

Through posts on his X handle, Tunji-Ojo urged voters to support the APC candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, emphasizing the importance of continuity in governance to drive development in Ondo State. He also called for peaceful participation and urged the youth to reject electoral violence.