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The family of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has called on the Federal Government to issue a formal apology, provide compensation, and pursue genuine reconciliation over his killing during the July 1966 counter-coup.

Aguiyi-Ironsi Family Seeks Apology, Compensation, Reconciliation Over 1966 Killing

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The family of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, has called on the Federal Government to issue a formal apology, provide compensation, and pursue genuine reconciliation over his killing during the July 1966 counter-coup.
Speaking in an interview with Arise News, family head Imo Aguiyi-Ironsi said: “The family needs apology. The family needs to be compensated. We need sincere reconciliation.” He described the late General as a patriotic and inclusive leader who was killed for a crisis he did not create.

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HURIWA Faults Reps Panel for Alleged Prejudgment in PFIPC Probe

HURIWA Faults Reps Panel for Alleged Prejudgment in PFIPC Probe

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has accused the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee probing the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, of reaching conclusions on matters that are already being litigated in court.
The rights group cautioned that the committee’s approach risks eroding the rule of law and weakening public trust in legislative oversight.

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Timi Frank to Tinubu: Publish Trump's “Endorsement” Letter

Timi Frank to Tinubu: Publish Trump’s “Endorsement” Letter

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Former All Progressives Congress, APC, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, has asked the Presidency to make public the reported “endorsement” letter from the U.S. President Donald Trump. He said the government should stop presenting what he described as a normal diplomatic note as proof that the Trump administration endorses President Bola Tinubu and his policies.

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NUJ Celebrates Badejo-Okusanya’s Historic Election as NBA President

NUJ Celebrates Badejo-Okusanya’s Historic Election as NBA President

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated with Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, following her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her victory as a groundbreaking moment for both the legal profession and for women in leadership roles across Nigeria.

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Police Confirm Killing of Catholic Priest in Kogi State

Police Arrest 4 Cops for Allegedly Extorting N53,000 From ICPC Chairman

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Four officers of the Nigeria Police Force have been arrested and taken into custody by the Federal Capital Territory Command after they allegedly forced the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), to pay N53,000 during an unlawful stop-and-search in Abuja.

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