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FG Considers Releasing IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu as Attorney General Stays Silent
Reports indicate that pressure is mounting on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu has been in custody since June 2021 following his extradition from Kenya.
Sources within the government suggest that Kanu might soon be released, though the specific terms of his potential release have not been disclosed.
The presidency declined to comment officially on the matter when approached recently. However, sources within the presidency informed Daily Trust that leaders from the South-East have been lobbying for the president’s intervention.
Political leaders from the South-East have intensified efforts to secure Kanu’s release through meetings and appeals to the federal government. This cross-party effort has seen governors and legislators from the region unite to seek a political resolution to the crisis.
The situation has led to significant social and economic disruptions in the region, with lives lost since IPOB declared a sit-at-home order enforced by its paramilitary wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The federal government, represented by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), has refrained from discussing its plans, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
Following a meeting on July 2 attended by South-East governors and senators, efforts to secure Kanu’s release have been further consolidated. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, speaking on behalf of the South East Caucus of the Senate, emphasized the need for Kanu’s release to restore peace and economic activities in the region.
Legal experts have proposed that a political decision by authorities could lead to an out-of-court settlement or withdrawal of charges against Kanu, potentially offering a path to resolution.
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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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