Human rights lawyer and political activist Dele Farotimi recently expressed strong views on social media, arguing that current events in the country have served to vindicate the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Taking to his account on Wednesday, Farotimi voiced deep frustration that the separatist leader remains incarcerated while numerous violent criminals continue to roam freely. He criticized the government for failing to resolve underlying structural issues and choosing instead to suppress dissenting voices.

Emphasizing his stance, Farotimi stated that he finds no flaws in the arguments Kanu has raised against the Nigerian state over the years. He warned that when a government refuses to heed rational and peaceful voices, it inevitably opens the door for more extreme rhetoric and radical approaches. The activist noted that he has consistently engaged with separatist agitators across various regions, including Igboland and Yorubaland, to address these pressing national concerns.

A former Zambian government official was recently involved in a fatal incident during a security operation at a property linked to an opposition figure in Lusaka.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to reports, the event unfolded following a national election, when a joint security task force carried out a raid that resulted in multiple arrests. Authorities stated that the operation was launched due to suspected unlawful activities and alleged possession of weapons at the location.

During the execution of the raid, security personnel reported facing armed resistance and gunfire, which led to a response from officers. In the ensuing exchange, an individual sustained fatal injuries, and a weapon was subsequently recovered at the scene. Family members later identified the deceased as Mutotwe Kafwaya, a former cabinet minister and opposition lawmaker.

The situation has drawn intense political reactions, with opposition leaders strongly disputing the official narrative and characterizing the accusations as completely unfounded. Meanwhile, international bodies and election observation missions have expressed close interest in the ongoing political climate and developments surrounding the electoral aftermath.

• Evacuation Summary: Eighty-three Nigerians arrived safely at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg, escaping renewed xenophobic hostility in South Africa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Funding & Support: The repatriation was made possible through the generous financial sponsorship of private individuals who provided the returnees’ air tickets, alongside two accompanying officials from the Nigerian Consulate-General in Johannesburg.

  • Government Reception: Ambassador Haruna Ali-Gombe, representing the Federal Government, received the returnees at the airport before they were handed over to relevant agencies for documentation and profiling.

  • Ministry’s Stance: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens abroad and expressed appreciation to the diplomatic mission, private sponsors, and partner agencies for ensuring a smooth reintegration process.