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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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Reps Probe Legal Status of Alleged Fake Investment Council

House Committee Consults Stakeholders on Amendment to South-South Development Commission Act

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The House of Representatives Committee on the South-South Development Commission has intensified consultations with key stakeholders on a proposed amendment to the South-South Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2025, aimed at strengthening the Commission’s funding framework to drive sustainable development across the region.

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