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Oct

2021

AHEAD OF ANAMBRA POLL: IPOB declares 1 week sit-at-home from Nov 5

POLITICSAnambra State Governorship Election, detention, DSS, Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Sit-at-home

AHEAD OF ANAMBRA POLL: IPOB declares 1 week sit-at-home from Nov 5 As Anambra State Governorship election inches close, the Indigenous People of of Biafra (IPOB) has declared one week sit-at-home protest with effect from November 5 to November 10, to prevail on the Federal to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB’s Media and Public Secretary, Emma Powerful disclosed this in a statement made available to our correspondent in Awka, Anambra State on Saturday. This is even as Anambra State is getting ready for its gubernatorial election slated for November 6. IPOB’s Media and Public Secretary, Emma Powerful disclosed this…

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2021

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Anambra Guber: It’s evil to owe pensioners- PDP’s Ozigbo tells Willie Obiano

POLITICSGratuity, Pensioners, Pete, Val Ozigbo, Willie Obiano

It's evil to owe pensioners, says PDP's Ozigbo Nnachi, E.U, Abakaliki The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Mr. Val Ozigbo, has condemned what he described as, “Mindless non-payment of gratuities to civil servants that retired in Anambra State since 2017". Ozigbo, in statement, on Friday, said, "It was unbelievable that after the efforts by the Peter Obi administration to clear over N35 billion arrears of pension and gratuities owed retirees in Anambra State since 1991, that the present Government in Anambra State has allowed the debt to start accumulating to…

Oct

2021

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Breaking: Inmates freed as Gunmen attack another prison last night

CRIMEattack, Correctional Centre, criminalitiy, freedom, Gunmen, Inmates, Liberation, Oyo state correctional facility

Breaking: Inmates freed as Gunmen attack another prison last night The correctional facility in Abolongo, Oyo, Oyo State was attacked by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Friday evening. The attackers set free many prisoners therein, multiple reports say. The gunmen stormed the facility at about 10pm on Friday, attacking with grenades to gain access and set prisoners free. Reportedly, the attack left the facility in disarray with warders scampering for safety. Other security agencies have since mobilized their personnel to support men and women of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in tracking down the gunmen and rearresting prisoners. Often, when prison break…

Oct

2021

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The man Ikechi Emenike: Moment I saw him… Uruakpa writes

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According to Mark Twain, "Great people are those who make others feel that they too, can become great". My knowledge of High Chief Ikechi Emenike was when I met him first, in 2017 through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Commissioner, Hon. Nwogu N Nwogu, my immediate Boss, and the question that came to my mind was "does a man like this still exist in politics" ? As I watched him address the large crowd, I saw courage. I saw a man who is interested in building men, as I saw sincere words troop out of his mouth, and I…

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2021

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KANU’S TRIAL:Ohanaeze Youth Council Blows Hot!<br>*Says Ndigbo Won’t Accept Any Judgement Against Kanu<br>…Buhari’s lopsided style over Fulani herdsmen, real terrorists sets Kanu free<br>… Insists on dialogue, negotiation

KANU’S TRIAL:Ohanaeze Youth Council Blows Hot!
*Says Ndigbo Won’t Accept Any Judgement Against Kanu
…Buhari’s lopsided style over Fulani herdsmen, real terrorists sets Kanu free
… Insists on dialogue, negotiation

IPOB, NATIONAL NEWSAdjournment, conspiracy, court, Dead on arrival, dialogue, Disunity, Fulani herdsmen, Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Lopsided judgement, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Negotiation, Ohanaeze Youths Council OYC, president Mohammadu Buhari, terrorism, Treasonable act

KANU'S TRIAL:Ohanaeze Youth Council Blows Hot!*Says Ndigbo Won't Accept Any Judgement Against Kanu…Buhari's lopsided style over Fulani herdsmen, real terrorists sets Kanu free… Insists on dialogue, negotiation The apex youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide- Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has urged the federal government of Nigeria to desist from pressing charges against the leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and embrace dialogue and negotiation. The council, through her National President, Comrd. Igboayaka O. Igboayaka stated this shortly after the announced adjournment of Kanu's case to November 10, while briefing newsmen in Owerri, Imo State capital. Igboayaka swore that "any conspiracy…

Oct

2021

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Update: Kanu’s Case adjourned, As Lawyer, 19 Ebonyi- IPOB supporters, detained by DSS

IPOB, NATIONAL NEWSCourt adjournment, Felony, insecurity, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Rights of citizens, security, terrorism, Treason, Violation

The lead lawyer to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra said 20 people are being detained by the Department of State Services ahead of the resumption of trial today. Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor made the revelation on Wednesday at a press briefing on the trial, expected to take place at the Federal High Court in Abuja. He said the 20 people, including a lawyer were arrested in Lokoja on 26 July when they returning to Ebonyi state after the aborted trial of the Biafran leader. “It is on record today, that over 20 persons all of Ebonyi…

Oct

2021

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APC Parallel Congress In Abia And the Choice Before Party At National Headquarter.

POLITICSAbia APC, APC party Congress, election, Parallel CoNgress, Political tussle

APC PARALLEL CONGRESS IN ABIA AND THE CHOICE BEFORE THE PARTY AT THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTER. On the 16th of October, 2021 All Progressive Congress, APC, held their State Congresses across the country. In some of the States it was very peaceful, while in some others, it was a different kettle of fish. As expected, Abia State witnessed factionalized Congress with the emergence of two State Executives. Hon Acho Obioma emerged as the Chairman of the faction that derived its power, existence from the pre-existing State Exco chaired by Hon Donatus Nwankpa and supported by some of the leading political heavy…

Oct

2021

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Imo PDP flags off e-registration exercise, urges members to key in

POLITICSE-registration, election, PDP, Sensitisation, Sensitize, Transparency

Imo PDP flags off e-registration exercise, urges members to key in The People's Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State, under the chairmanship of Engr. Charles Ugwu, on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 flagged off its E-Registration Exercise. Hon. Mekam Mgbenwelu, the Chairman of the exercise in Imo State, in his opening remarks gave the scorecard of how they started and where they currently are. He briefed party leaders and stakeholders on the ongoing exercise, stating that the process has commenced with briefing in all 27 Local Government Areas, where they were asked to comprise a list of two persons each per ward,…

Oct

2021

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#EndSARSMemorial: Pathetic story of passer-by arrested by Police for holding Nigerian flag

NATIONAL NEWS#BlessingIko, #EndBadGovernment, #endMilitaryKilling, #Endpolicebrutality, #EndsarsAnniversary, #EndSarsMemorial, #EndSARsProtest

A passer-by, Blessing Iko, has narrated her ordeal in the hands of the operatives of the Lagos state police command, at the #EndsarsMemorial venue. Blessing Iko lamented that the Police arrested her and at the same time, confiscated her phone for holding the Nigerian flag. Speaking to journalists while in a police van, Iko said the officers seized her two phones and held her in their van. According to her, the flag was given to her by the bus conductor who asked all passengers to disembark as he approached the Lekki tollgate where the #EndSARSMemorial protest was taking place. Security…

Oct

2021

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Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Dialogues With Global Investors On Mushroom Production

NATIONAL NEWS#OrjiUzorKalu, FOARE Mushroom Farms Global LCC Ramona, Global LCC Delaware USA, Mbeng Adio Mushroom Farms, Mushroom, Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation

Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Dialogues With Global Investors On Mushroom Production In a bid to drive home the poverty and unemployment eradication vision in the country, Orji Uzor Kalu foundation has commenced a conversation talk with Mbeng Adio Mushroom Farms Global LCC Delaware USA and FOARE Mushroom Farms Global LCC Ramona, California USA. This talk is on a program that is expected to provide job for over 20,000 women and youths of Nigeria as the foundation is willing to train them on the mushroom production. Mushroom, consumed mainly in the European and Asia countries can be extracted, used as enzymes,…