Activist Sowore Leads March for Nnamdi Kanu, Seyi Tinubu Gives One Million Bibles

The hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanu is currently trending on X, as activist Omoyele Sowore has announced plans for a protest march to the Presidential Villa on October 20, 2023. This demonstration aims to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Sowore has called on South-East governors and other political leaders, including Peter Obi, to join the peaceful assembly. His actions are supported by Kanu’s legal counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor.

In related developments, security issues continue to dominate the national discourse. A group of terrorists in Katsina State reportedly reached a peace agreement with representatives from several communities. This agreement was facilitated through the Federal Government’s Operation Safe Corridor initiative, which aims to restore security following years of violence in the region. Additionally, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged the federal government to resume dialogue with bandits, citing the recent Israel-Hamas deal as evidence that Nigeria can also resolve its conflicts through negotiation.

In a different context, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his birthday, praising his qualities of discipline, integrity, and commitment as a family man. To commemorate the occasion, Seyi’s friends announced an ambitious initiative to distribute one million copies of the Holy Bible across Nigeria. This campaign aims to promote moral renewal among the youth and has sparked considerable public interest and reactions.

Meanwhile, in infrastructure news, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is approximately 7.5 billion Nigerian Naira per kilometer. The initial 47.47 km section is projected to cost around 1.067 trillion Naira. This substantial figure has raised public concerns regarding value for money, potential displacement of communities, and environmental impacts.

On an international front, protests erupted in Portland, Oregon, where demonstrators gathered to oppose President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy the National Guard. Protesters, some appearing naked, highlighted their concerns about what they describe as the “militarisation of Portland” and its adverse effects on immigrant and indigenous communities.

In entertainment news, Afrobeats artist 2Baba surprised fans with a street performance in Brixton, UK, showcasing his classic hit “African Queen.” This song has recently been recognized by Billboard as the number one Afrobeats song of all time, drawing further attention to the genre’s global influence.

As these events unfold, they continue to shape the social and political landscape in Nigeria and beyond, reflecting a complex interplay of activism, governance, and cultural expression.