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Grant Nnamdi Kanu Presidential Amnesty, Oluwo begs FG

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5 hours ago

August 25, 2026

Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Akanbi

The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant the leader of Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, a presidential pardon.

Oluwo, who equally begged for the loss the Igbos suffered in the civil war resulting in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, explained the need for amnesty for Nnamdi Kanu to fully reintegrate his tribe into national discourse.

Oluwo related PTSD to a time bomb for victims of war walking the streets without proper reintegration. He explained that PTSD victims are also among our soldiers who have fought wars. He stressed that Nnamdi Kanu can be one of the victims as well.

Oba Akanbi commended Tinubu for running an all-inclusive government devoid of tribal discrimination, noting that granting Nnamdi Kanu a presidential pardon would further entrench him as a detribalized President.

Oluwo confirmed the post-civil war frustration among Igbos as a difficult wound to heal, and acknowledged President Tinubu’s commitment to completely heal the damage incurred by the war, asking the current administrator to release Nnamdi Kanu as one of the steps to completely reintegrate the victims of the war.

He stated the presidential pardon should be discharged in honour of the Igbo tribe and not a personality.

He expressed hope in the step to comfort the discomforted souls and bring historical succour in the lives of the Igbos.

Many Igbos who were victims of the civil war have seen their nation, Nigeria, as its own enemy.

A statement released by Oluwo and made available to newsmen through his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, reads, “The post-war frustration being nursed by Igbos cannot be easily healed. While I commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reintegration process as unprecedented, I call for further historical steps such as granting a presidential amnesty to the incarcerated leader of the Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

“A panel can be set to address the healing of the Igbos. The healing of the Igbos is a healing to Nigeria as a nation. To date, the Igbos have animosity against the Yorubas because of Awolowo’s role in the civil war. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a very dangerous disorder everywhere wars have ravaged. The imprisoned Kanu may also be suffering from PTSD. About 3m of Igbos died in the civil war. Some of them still see their nation as their own enemy. Many Igbos are still bitter because one of their leaders is rotting in prison.

There are many cases of PTSD among the Iranians, Afghans, Americans and Iraqis. Many of those who suffered the war are still suffering from PTSD to date. I acknowledge the magnitude of Kanu’s excesses that warranted his imprisonment. I appeal to the president to consider the identity of his tribe, not an individual”

“Nnamdi Kanu only needs to be cautioned and counselled before he can be released because of his temperament.

“Oluwo is not calling people to protest but making a holistic appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to honour the tribe by releasing Nnamdi Kanu. I express hope that the step, if respected, will further cement the unity and unison of Nigeria as a united nation. There must be love for one another in this country. Nigeria is divided along tribal lines because of past experiences. We must stop nursing old wounds. The time is ripe to heal the wound”

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Six die in separate Lagos accidents

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3 days ago

August 22, 2026

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One of the vehicles involved in the accident and a LASEMA official

Obaloluwa Darasimi

Six people, on Saturday, lost their lives in separate accidents in different parts of Lagos.

According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the first accident happened early in the morning at Sawmill, by Mowo Bus Stop, along the Badagry Expressway.

The second incident involved a multiple road traffic accident in the Ijesha, inward Mile 2, area of Lagos, where a dispatch rider lost his life.

The early morning incident, Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed, was a result of a collision between a Toyota Camry with registration number FKJ 630KS and an Iveco truck with registration number T28081 LA.
Five adult males, who were occupants of the Toyota Camry, died in the accident.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was caused by over-speeding and reckless driving on the part of the Toyota Camry driver.

Explaining the incident at the Ijesha, inward Mile 2, area of Lagos, LASEMA said it discovered that the incident involved a FAW truck with registration number T-30364LA, an Iveco truck with registration number KSF 958 XV, and a dispatch rider.

The FAW truck was said to have hit the Iveco truck while both vehicles were dragging for right of way, and in the process, the Iveco truck struck the dispatch rider from behind.

LASEMA boss further revealed that the multi-agency response team, including the LASEMA Dolphin Team, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, FRSC and officers of the Nigeria Police Force, was involved in the rescue operation.

The Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, while commiserating with the families of the deceased, prayed for the repose of their souls.

He also urged all motorists to desist from over-speeding, wrongful overtaking and other dangerous driving practices, especially during early morning hours.

“Road safety is a shared responsibility, and adherence to traffic regulations remains critical to saving lives on Lagos roads.

“LASEMA reaffirms its commitment to prompt emergency response and inter-agency collaboration in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of the Lagos State Government, aimed at protecting the lives and property of residents,” Oke –Osayintolu concluded.

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Five killed in early morning crash

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3 days ago

August 22, 2026

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The accident scene

By Obaloluwa Darasimi

Five people, on Saturday, lost their lives to an early morning accident in Lagos.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the agency received a distress call at 5:16 am and immediately activated its Dolphin Team from Igando Base.

Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed that the accident was the result of a fatal collision between a Toyota Camry with registration number FKJ 630KS and an Iveco truck with registration number T28081 LA.

It was gathered that LASEMA, in collaboration with other emergency responders, swiftly mobilised to the scene of the accident at Sawmill, by Mowo Bus Stop, along the Badagry Expressway, where five adult males, who were occupants of the Toyota Camry, were already dead.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was caused by over-speeding and reckless driving on the part of the Toyota Camry driver. Regrettably, the impact of the collision resulted in the death of five adult males who were occupants of the Toyota Camry. The remains of the victims were carefully recovered, bagged with dignity, and handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, for further necessary action,” the statement said.

LASEMA boss further revealed that the multi-agency response team at the scene comprised LASEMA Dolphin Team, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, FRSC and officers of the Nigeria Police Force from Morogbo Division.

In a bid to restore normalcy and ensure the free flow of traffic, it was gathered that two tow trucks were deployed to evacuate the accidented vehicles from the expressway.

“The recovery operation was successfully concluded, and the vehicles were taken to Morogbo Police Division. The road has since been cleared and fully reopened to vehicular movement,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.

The Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, while commiserating with the families of the deceased, prayed for the repose of their souls.

He also urged all motorists to desist from over-speeding, wrongful overtaking and other dangerous driving practices, especially during early morning hours.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility and adherence to traffic regulations remains critical to saving lives on Lagos roads.

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Boat mishap: SDP presidential candidate mourns, demands urgent action to end tragedies

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3 days ago

August 22, 2026

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Adewole Adebayo

By Obaloluwa Darasimi

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the reported deaths of about 40 passengers in a boat mishap in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Adebayo, in a condolence message on Saturday, described the incident as a “heartbreaking tragedy” that had plunged families and the entire community into grief.

He commiserated with the families of the victims, the people of Goronyo and the Sokoto State Government, urging authorities to intensify rescue and recovery efforts.

According to reports, the boat, which was carrying about 40 passengers, including men, women and children, capsized on Thursday. Rescue operations were reportedly still ongoing, with the exact number of casualties yet to be officially confirmed.

Adebayo said the loss of so many lives in a single incident was devastating, stressing that the tragedy should not be treated merely as another unfortunate accident.

He commended rescuers, local fishermen, community members and others involved in the search and recovery efforts, while calling on relevant authorities to do everything possible to account for the victims.

The SDP candidate also expressed concern that the incident occurred barely a year after another boat mishap in Sokoto claimed 10 lives.

In September 2025, a boat carrying residents of Zalla-Bango village who were reportedly fleeing armed bandits capsized in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, resulting in the drowning of all 10 passengers on board.

Adebayo said the recurrence of deadly boat accidents in the state should compel the authorities to take urgent and concrete measures to strengthen water transportation safety.

“Beyond condolences, we must learn from such tragedies and take concrete measures to prevent avoidable deaths. The safety of Nigerians travelling by waterways must receive the same seriousness accorded to other forms of transportation,” he said.

He urged the government to strengthen safety regulations, improve monitoring of boats and waterways, and ensure that adequate emergency response mechanisms were available to protect passengers.

Adebayo prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died in the tragedy and for God to grant their families and loved ones the strength to bear the painful loss.