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Igbos Should Stop Being Emotional Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction, Says Orji Kalu
Igbos Should Stop Being Emotional Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction, Says Orji Kalu
Igbos should stop being emotional over Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, says Orji Kalu. Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia north, says separatist agitations linked to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have claimed more than 30,000 lives and ruined livelihoods across the south-east.
The former Abia governor’s remarks came after a federal high court in Abuja sentenced the IPOB leader to life imprisonment last week.
Speaking on ‘Sunday Politics’, a Channels Television programme, Kalu said the focus on security casualties has overshadowed the scale of civilian deaths and economic losses recorded in the region.
He asked political actors and supporters to avoid escalating tensions and instead pursue a political solution to the crisis.
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“I wouldn’t like to talk about this issue. It’s not the time for noise-making or fighting. It’s a time for sober reflection,” he said.
“We have to solve this problem holistically. Do you know that over 30,000 Igbos were killed? People who have shops lost their businesses.
“I used to sell my own manufactured products in Aba. I know what the numbers were. But people are just talking about soldiers killed and not the rest of them.
“The problem of Nnamdi Kanu is what we need to solve through political process.
“Just as the theory Bianca Ojukwu and Mike Uzor Kalu propounded, they (people) should stop the noise and focus on the settlement with the federal government.
“Let me tell you. I have been working with the federal government on how to solve this issue.”
IGBOS ARE BEING EMOTIONAL
Kalu said many victims lost everything during the sporadic violence, including his late mother’s friend whose rice business was destroyed.
“My mother’s friend had a rice shop. The woman who owed my mother about N4.2 million. But they ransacked the old woman’s shops and she went bankrupt. Nobody talks about it,” he lamented.
“Let Igbos stop being emotional. I want us to settle down, go on our knees and find a way that the man can be released. It’s part of my job to do it.”
He recalled urging the late President Muhammadu Buhari administration to grant Kanu bail in 2017 as a pre-condition for joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
OMOTOSHO ONLY DELIVERED THE LAW
The ex-governor also defended James Omotosho, the presiding judge who convicted Kanu last week, and said criticisms of the verdict were misplaced.
“Nobody should question the decision of Justice Omotosho. If you are displeased, you go to the appellate court. It’s not to start insulting the man,” the senator said.
He criticised Kanu for being “unruly and unnecessarily aggressive towards the judge”, contrasting it with his own conduct during his corruption trial.
“If you remember, I was given 12 years (imprisonment), but I never insulted the judge,” he said. “The other day, I saw the judge at the national assembly when he came to be confirmed as a supreme court justice. I embraced him and gave him all court seats.
“We must condemn certain behaviours. You cannot rant in a court of competent jurisdiction. I take exception to it.
“People might say it is good. Justice Omotosho is just a messenger of the court. It is his job.
Igbos Should Stop Being Emotional Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction
“If you are displeased, you go to the appellate court. It’s not to start insulting the man.”
The presiding judge had sentenced the IPOB leader to life imprisonment on counts one, two, four, five and six — opting against the death penalty.
Kanu received a 20-year sentence for the third charge, which related to being part of a banned terrorist organisation, and another five years for the seventh charge concerning the illegal import of a radio communication device.
Neither sentence allows for a monetary penalty as an alternative.
The court determined that his threats and the sit-at-home orders across the south-east region were terrorist acts under Nigerian law.
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Hails Tinubu’s State Police Bill, Praises Senate
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police.
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Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Thursday, described the Senate’s approval of the bill’s 26 clauses as a landmark development in Nigeria’s democratic and security evolution.
The Lagos governor said the passage of the bill represented one of the most significant reforms of the nation’s security architecture, with the potential to strengthen grassroots policing and improve public safety.
The governor described the parliamentary approval as “epochal”, saying the development further demonstrated Mr Tinubu’s long-standing commitment to true federalism and progressive governance in Nigeria.
“Today is a great day for our country and a moment to celebrate the triumph of genuine democratic and developmental ideas over parochial sentiments,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.
According to him, the president has consistently championed the creation of state police since serving as governor of Lagos between 1999 and 2007, despite resistance from various quarters.
“State police have been top of mind for President Tinubu since 1999, when he governed Lagos. We are happy to witness its emergence in Nigeria today,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said the proposed state police structure would boost efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities threatening national development and stability.
The governor commended the president’s vision, resilience and unwavering dedication to reforms aimed at deepening federalism and improving governance outcomes across the federation.
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The governor also praised the Senate for what he described as a historic decision and urged state houses of assembly to expedite consideration and passage of the bill.
“The Senate has made history with this bold step. I urge the state assemblies to follow suit and ensure this important constitutional amendment becomes a reality,” he said.
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Nigeria Champions Global Air Power Cooperation At SICOFAA Symposium In The Dominican Republic
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing international air power cooperation while representing the nation in his dual capacity as Chief of the Air Staff of the Nigerian Air Force and Chairman of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF) at the SICOFAA Symposium in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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Addressing a distinguished gathering of Air Chiefs, senior military leaders and strategic partners from across the Americas and Africa, the CAS underscored the importance of strengthening global partnerships to address emerging security challenges.
His participation at the high-level forum further highlights Nigeria’s growing recognition as a key contributor to international peace, security and defence cooperation.
Speaking on the symposium’s theme, Air Marshal Aneke observed that today’s evolving security environment, characterised by terrorism, transnational crime, humanitarian crises and natural disasters, requires greater innovation, interoperability and strategic collaboration among Air Forces worldwide.
He noted that the AAAF continues to serve as a vital platform for promoting professional excellence, capacity building and the exchange of best practices across the African continent while fostering stronger partnerships with like-minded organisations such as SICOFAA.
He also identified opportunities for deeper cooperation in joint exercises, air mobility, search and rescue, aerospace medicine, logistics support and disaster response operations, all aimed at enhancing collective operational effectiveness.
The CAS further highlighted the planned African Air Forces Field Training Exercise scheduled for Kenya in 2027 as a landmark initiative that will strengthen readiness for joint security and humanitarian operations involving African Air Forces and selected international partners.
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Reaffirming the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to promoting collective security, professional excellence and enduring global partnerships, Air Marshal Aneke called on participants to translate their deliberations into practical outcomes that would deepen trust, strengthen interoperability and enhance international air power cooperation.
His engagement at the symposium not only reinforces the Nigerian Air Force’s strategic role on the global stage but also projects Nigeria’s positive image as a dependable partner committed to fostering peace, stability and collaborative security across regions.
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NPF Classifies False Banditry Narrative In Viral Katsina Video, Reaffirms Partnership With Community Security Volunteers
NPF Classifies False Banditry Narrative In Viral Katsina Video, Reaffirms Partnership With Community Security Volunteers
The Nigeria Police Force categorically disclaims the false and misleading narrative accompanying a viral video circulating on social media which alleges that a uniformed police officer was seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State.
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For the avoidance of doubt, the individuals featured in the video are not bandits. They are duly recognized members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and registered hunters who are actively supporting ongoing security operations in collaboration with security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The video captured a routine interaction between a police officer and these security volunteers as they proceeded to a designated operational area in support of efforts to combat criminality and enhance public safety. Any claim suggesting otherwise is entirely false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public.
The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the deliberate distortion of facts and the circulation of misinformation capable of causing public anxiety, undermining confidence in security institutions, and frustrating ongoing security operations.
Members of the public are urged to disregard the misleading claims attached to the video and rely only on information disseminated through official channels of the Nigeria Police Force and other authorized government sources.
The Force warns individuals and groups engaged in the creation, publication, or dissemination of false information capable of prejudicing public peace and security to desist immediately, as appropriate legal action may be taken against violators.
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The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to working with legitimate community-based security stakeholders and other relevant partners in the collective effort to protect lives, safeguard communities, and combat crime across the country.
CSP ANIETIE OKOKON EDEM INIEDU
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
24th June, 2026.
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