Sunday, November 13, 2022

State Of Anambra Now – Soludo


https://ift.tt/IkpGm79 By Charles Soludo On May 19, 2022, I was here to present the draft revised 2022 budget entitled “Taking Off from the Blocks”, which this honourable House of Assembly scrutinized and graciously passed into law. Barely seven months since Ndi Anambra employed me as the chief servant, I am honoured to be here again to… Continue

Unknown Gunmen: Conflicting Reports Over 5 Persons Killed At Soludo’s Hometown Attack


https://ift.tt/fopZNnW It is no longer news that Unknown Gunmen suspected to be Biafra secessionist armed group attacked, killed one soldier, and set ablaze Nigerian Army Patrol vehicle at a military checkpoint around Afor-Uzo Junction within Isuofia community in Aguata local government area of Anambra State on Saturday morning. But there have been conflicting reports over five… Continue

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Our Camp Not Invaded By Soldiers – IPOB


https://ift.tt/Y6c8Bst By Emma Powerful We the global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our Great Leader, Mazi Nnamdi KANU, wish to debunk concocted and state sponsored media blackmail by Nigeria Military claims that they invaded ESN camp in Ohafia, Biafraland. We have said it before now… Continue

What You Need To Know About FG 7 New Amended Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu


https://ift.tt/kZLCne6 By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Attention of the Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s formidable legal team ably led by the legal Iroko of our time – Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN – has been drawn to the much publicized (but rumored) new 7 count amended charge allegedly filed against our Indefatigable Client- Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu – by the… Continue

Friday, November 11, 2022

Threat To National Security: We Will Not Fail You – COAS Assures Nigerians


https://ift.tt/rj74yQx By Onyema Nwachukwu Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has assured the nation, that the Nigerian Army (NA) will not fail Nigerians in delivering on its constitutional mandate to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation, as well as provide support to civil authority in mitigating threats to national security.… Continue

Assassination: Peter Obi Meets Apostle Johnson Suleman


https://ift.tt/346Txtz Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has visited Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry who escaped death recently after suspected assassins attacked him and killed seven of his security and civilian aides. Peter Obi visited the Apostle at his country home in Auchi on Friday. Apostle Johnson Suleman made the visit… Continue

Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II Personally Attends Alaghodaro Summit


https://ift.tt/msv9rRe Benin Monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II on Friday personally led other Palace chiefs to attend the 2022 edition of Alaghodaro Summit organized by the Edo State Government under the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The summit maybe the first public event not organized by the Palace or Church, the Monarch has… Continue

Court Stops Bawa Prison Sentence As EFCC Returns Seized Assets


https://ift.tt/CQ3HAy6 High Court Sitting in Abuja has stopped Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Boss, Abdulrasheed Bawa from going to Kuje prison after the Commission returned the vehicle and cash sized from the complainant. It would be recalled that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in earlier statement said it received with shock, report of the… Continue

Flood: Nigeria Now Partly Underwater – Buhari


https://ift.tt/ClUjrHD By Muhammadu Buhari Part of my nation is underwater. Seasonal flooding is normal in Nigeria, but not like this. Thirty-four of the country’s 36 states have been affected. More than 1.4 million people have been displaced. Together with drought-driven famine in the Horn of Africa, cascading wildfires across the North and wave upon wave of… Continue

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Davido Cancels Event Over Son’s Death


https://ift.tt/v26g4XF Management of Are We African Yet, AWAY festival, an event promoted by Nigerian music star, David Adeleke well known as Davido has postponed the show to enable the music super star mourn his dead son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. Ifeanyi Adeleke, Davido’s son died on October 31, 2021 after he allegedly fell into a swimming pool at… Continue

Cartels To Flood Nigeria With Drugs Responsible For 70% Deaths In America – NDLEA Alerts Parents


https://ift.tt/6n5KbJU By Femi Babafemi National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has uncovered plans by some unscrupulous elements to introduce a lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, which is 100 times stronger than Tramadol into the Nigerian market, warning that the illicitly manufactured drug is capable of causing mass casualty among the youth population being targeted by… Continue

Buhari Commends Nigerian-Americans On Midterm Election Victory


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President Muhammadu Buhari extends warmest congratulations to eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the U.S. midterm elections.

In Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts.

Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in District 159, Esther Agbaje was re-elected as Minnesota State Representative in District 59B, while Dr. Oye Owolewa was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington D.C.

In prayerful wishes for a successful tenure in office, President Buhari thanks them for their invaluable support and partnerships, over the years, with groups affiliated with the ideals and objectives of Nigerians in Diaspora associations in the United States.

Restating his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad, President Buhari believes that compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated.

@views exclusive rights: Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, November 9, 2022.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

We Are In Search And Rescue Mission In Abia Over Soldier Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen – Army


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By Onyema Nwachukwu


Attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to some publications making the rounds on social media and some mainstream media alleging that troops of Headquarters 82 Division NA invaded Amangu community in Abia state.

Considering the weighty nature of the allegation, the Nigerian Army deems it necessary to clear the air on this atrocious incident.

On 2 November 2022, a soldier named Staff Sergeant Bassey Ikunugwan, who was officially on leave pass, was abducted along Road Okwu-Ebem Ohafia in Abia State.

Consequently, on Thursday 3 November 2022, acting on credible intelligence report, troops embarked on a Search and Rescue Operation at Amangu Village/Forest, having confirmed same as an Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) enclave, where the soldier was reportedly held hostage.

During the search and rescue operations, contact was made with members of the proscribed armed groups resulting in exchange of fire.

In continuation of the search and rescue operations, on 4 November 2022, troops deployed at Okon Aku in Abia State came in contact with members of the armed groups, during which troops neutralized one of the criminals and recovered one AK 47 rifle with a magazine loaded with 7 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and one mobile phone.

In a follow up operation on 5 November 2022, troops raided another enclave of the groups around Amangu Village in Abia State.

During the operation, troops neutralized two of the criminals, while some fled with gunshot wounds.

Troops recovered two locally fabricated AK 47 rifles, four Pump Action guns, one locally made Pistol, one Sniper rifle, six magazines, 13 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) and one Motorcycle.

Other items recovered from the dissidents are 2 CCTV cameras, one solar panel, flags, one walkie-talkie, 2 mobile phones, two pamphlets of Biafran anthem, one INEC box, 12 face caps, machetes, pairs of combat boots, pairs of rain boot, camouflage uniforms, one transistor radio, two jungle hats, two knee guards, one power bank, one INEC image capturing machine and a PVC.

Sadly, during these engagements, one soldier paid the supreme sacrifice.

The NA will leave no stone unturned in the search of the abducted soldier.

The NA assures the general public that all operations will be conducted within the ambit of the law and in line with global best practices, Rules of Engagement and Code of Conducts guiding NA operations.

It should be clear to all that criminal acts of attack on and abduction of service personnel is an act against the State which will not go without consequences.

The recourse to employment of propaganda by these criminal elements will not deter the Army from carrying out its constitutional mandate.

Law abiding citizens of Amangu community are also advised to go about their legitimate businesses without panic, as the military is always on ground to protect lives and properties.

@views exclusive rights: ONYEMA NWACHUKWU, Brigadier General, Director, Army Public Relations
9 November 2022.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

We Recorded Deaths In Onitsha Head Bridge Heavy Chemical Explosion – Fire Service


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Court Sends EFCC Chairman, Bawa To Kuje Prison


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Ekweremadu’s Daughter, Sonia Leaves Hospital, Appears In Court


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Monday, November 7, 2022

COP27: Developing Countries Take Strong Position To Demand Financing From Developed Nations – ANEEJ


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Rivers State Residents Refuse Enlisting Into Nigerian Army – COAS Cries Out


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Sunday, November 6, 2022

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

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Ihiala: Week Of Terror In Anambra As Unknown Gunmen Take Over Ojukwu University


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Friday, November 4, 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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