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Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court

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The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has formally apologised to the Federal High Court, Justice Binta Nyako, and Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, over his misconduct at the last proceedings of his trial on terrorism charges.

He pleaded passionately for forgiveness and promised to be of good conduct throughout the duration of his trial.

Kanu’s apology was contained in a lengthy prepared speech delivered by his lead counsel and former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Kanu Agabi.

In the emotion-laden speech, Kanu specifically begged Justice Nyako and Awomolo to forgive and forget his outburst and attacks against them in open court.

Agabi said that Kanu had cause to be angry but ought not to have spoken when anger overwhelmed him.

“In expressing his anger, he attacked the Federal High Court, he attacked Justice Binta Nyako, he attacked the prosecutor, and he attacked his own lawyers.

“I hereby apologise to Justice Binta Nyako. She did not deserve the unjust attack. I apologise to Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN. He deserves the highest respect. He was castigated without reservations.

“I appeal for forgiveness. Kanu is a good man, but all of us cannot be of one mind. He is not perfect but is defending the cause of the Igbo people, who are resilient, fearless, and use their God-given talents to give a good account of themselves.

“We may have misgivings, but we must seek forgiveness. In resolving our differences, let us employ peace and not violence,” he pleaded.

In a brief remark, Awomolo, SAN, said he was moved by the plea and has forgiven Kanu for all he said against him.

The senior lawyer said he was not a persecutor but a prosecutor and that they work to ensure the quick resolution of the charges.

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Police confirm kidnap of Imo Catholic priest, launch rescue operation

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The Imo State Police Command has launched an intensive operation to rescue Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, who was reportedly kidnapped on Ejemekwuru Road in Oguta Local Government Area on Sunday.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Owerri on Monday.

Okoye stated that “an intelligence-driven operation has been launched to apprehend the suspects.”

He urged members of the public to assist in the investigation by providing any relevant information to the nearest police station or via the emergency numbers 08034773600 and 08158024755.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri confirmed Ubaechu’s abduction in a statement signed by the Archdiocesan Chancellor and Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah.

The statement read in part: “I am directed to inform you that one of our priests, Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, was kidnapped on the evening of Sunday, 23rd March 2025. Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu is the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe.

“The unfortunate incident occurred along Ejemekwuru Road in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo. He was abducted on his way to the Priests’ Annual Retreat.”

Mbarah urged the faithful and all people of goodwill to pray earnestly for the priest’s swift and safe release.

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13-year-old boy has reportedly built a house for his parents using savings from his work in local mines in Akun Ejiba, Agidi Development Area in Nasarawa Eggon LGA of Nasarawa State.

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13-year-old boy has reportedly built a house for his parents using savings from his work in local mines in Akun Ejiba, Agidi Development Area in Nasarawa Eggon LGA of Nasarawa State.

According to sources within the community, the young boy spent countless hours working in the local mines to save enough money to construct the house.

Members of the community have hailed the boy for his
remarkable achievement, hard work and family loyalty.

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Tragedy struck on Saturday March 22nd, 2025 as lovers (male and female) were found d£ad in their apartment around town axis in Port Harcourt,Rivers State.

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Tragedy struck on Saturday March 22nd, 2025 as lovers (male and female) were found d£ad in their apartment around town axis in Port Harcourt,Rivers State.

A source privy to the development told Revelation Agents that the lady identified as peace and her male lover took their generator inside the passage close to their room at night.

Our source disclosed that neighbours in the compound on Saturday, observed that the lovers did not come out of their room after day break which arose the suspicion of co-tenants who  forced the room open and discovered the lifeless bodies of the lovers.

We gathered that some of the neighbours rushed to Central Police Station(CPS) in  town, Port Harcourt to make an official complaint .

Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe Koko who is also a Superintendent of Police, SP confirmed the incident to revelationagents.

SP Koko said preliminary investigation showed that the lovers may have di£d from inhalation of generator fume.

Source; Revelation Agents

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