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Nnamdi Kanu sues NMA, 10 doctors for N550m over alleged fake medical report

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November 14, 2025

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Nnamdi Kanu sues NMA, 10 doctors for N550m over alleged fake medical report

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has instituted a N550 million lawsuit against the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and 10 medical doctors over an alleged falsified medical report submitted to the court.

One of Kanu’s lawyers, Maxwell Opara, confirmed the development in a video posted on his Facebook page on Friday, stating that the suit was filed at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja.

“This is FCT High Court, Abuja. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has filed a N550 million suit against the Nigerian Medical Association and the 10 medical doctors that conspired and issued a fake medical report against him,” Opara said.

The legal action follows an earlier allegation raised in October 2025, when Kanu’s defence team accused the NMA of issuing a medical report without carrying out the examination ordered by the court.

Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, said the document tendered in court was dated October 13—weeks after the court gave its directive—leaving the defence with no adequate opportunity to respond.

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“That medical report we were served in open court today was dated October 13. This obviously means the defence has no ample opportunity to react to it. It was more of an ambush,” he said.

Ejimakor further stated that despite the court’s directive that Kanu be examined by the NMA, no such assessment was conducted. Instead, he claimed the association relied on “informal meetings” with Kanu during a visit to the Department of State Services (DSS) on September 18.

“That order was never obeyed. They never examined him. That report was based on some informal meetings they held with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu… before the court entered an order on September 26,” he said.

Opara also noted that the disputed report had significant implications for Kanu’s ongoing trial, alleging that it influenced the court’s refusal to grant his client bail.

“The court ordered that they should examine Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, but they never did that. They went and wrote what they called a medical report, and it was that report that made the court refuse his bail,” he said.

He revealed that the legal team had previously written to the NMA and the implicated doctors seeking clarification on the contentious report but received no response, prompting the latest legal action.

The lawsuit marks a fresh twist in the prolonged legal battle surrounding Kanu, who has remained in DSS custody since June 2021 after his controversial return to Nigeria. He is currently facing charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony.

Nnamdi Kanu sues NMA, 10 doctors for N550m over alleged fake medical report

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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism

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Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Denies Allegations of Financing Terrorism

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has strongly denied allegations linking him to terrorism financing in Nigeria, describing the claims as “mischievous and malicious.”

In a statement released on Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emefiele said the reports were “entirely fabricated, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to malign my name, mislead the public, and sow confusion for motives best known only to the publishers and their sponsors.”

He emphasized that the fight against terrorism is too important to be trivialized by irresponsible reporting, warning that Nigerians deserve accurate information rather than “reckless misinformation.”

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“Throughout my service to the nation and in my private life, at no time have I been involved in any activity remotely connected to terrorism, terrorist financing, or any action that threatens the peace and security of our nation,” Emefiele stated. He added that he has never been invited, questioned, or investigated regarding such allegations and has no connection to the individual cited in the media reports.

“There is no scintilla of truth in the allegation,” he said, urging the public to disregard the claims entirely and calling on media organizations to verify facts before publishing sensational stories.

Emefiele’s statement seeks to reaffirm his reputation and distances him from any activities undermining national security.

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

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December 6, 2025

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Shettima Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Juma’at Mosque in Gumel

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the newly constructed multi-million-naira Juma’at Mosque located within the Emir of Gumel’s Palace in Jigawa State.

According to a statement by Zainab Rabo, Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Governor Umar Namadi, the event drew high-level dignitaries, including top politicians, first-class emirs, captains of industry, and prominent Islamic scholars from across the country.

Rabo disclosed that the mosque was built by the Kashim Shettima Foundation, adding that Governor Umar A. Namadi and the Sultan of Sokoto graced the ceremony.

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During the occasion, the Vice President congratulated the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Sani, on marking 45 years on the throne, describing the milestone as a blessing and testament to exemplary leadership.

Shettima also reaffirmed his commitment—through his foundation—to initiatives that would improve the lives of Nigerians.

The Vice President further commended Governor Namadi for his notable strides in modern agriculture, noting that Jigawa’s progress under his leadership had positioned the state competitively within Nigeria and beyond.

“Governor Namadi is equal to the task, looking at his two-year achievements and the way he transformed Jigawa in modern agriculture,” Shettima stated.

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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

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Police Launch Special Enforcement Team to Enforce Tinubu’s Ban on VIP Escorts

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has deployed a Special Enforcement Team in Lagos to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive ending the use of police officers as escorts and guards for Very Important Persons (VIPs).

The operation, according to a statement posted on the Force’s official X account on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, commenced at about 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2025, across key locations in Lagos State.

Hundeyin confirmed that the team carried out compliance checks at major points, including the Lekki–Ikoyi Link Bridge, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport domestic terminal, and other strategic hotspots within the state.

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He disclosed that officers found “satisfactory and commendable” compliance with the presidential directive, with no incidents of unauthorised police escort and no arrests recorded.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reiterates the Force’s commitment to the full implementation of the presidential directive,” the statement said. “The Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in redeploying its personnel to core policing duties aimed at enhancing general security, crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property nationwide.”

Hundeyin added that enforcement would continue across the country “without fear or favour,” urging Nigerians to support the push for a more professional and citizen-focused policing system.

President Tinubu had, on November 23, ordered the immediate withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection, directing that they be reassigned to frontline policing roles. According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, VIP protection will now be handled by armed operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The policy aims to free up police manpower for critical security operations, particularly in underserved communities, and enhance overall national security efficiency.