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Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, has thrown his weight behind the call for referendum by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Speaking in an interview with the Sun, the first republic politician called on President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu and call for a referendum for the People of the south-east. Amaechi was reacting to the marching order given to Service Chiefs by President Buhari to crush Biafra agitators. He questioned why the government will focus on Nnamdi Kanu and observe mutism to the Arewa youths who have similarly threatened unity of the country. He said: “If I wake up and say, I would go and blow up Aso Rock, would I be arrested, or when I march to Aso Rock fully armed? “Why the focus on Nnamdi Kanu, what of the other Arewa youths who are committing similar or more grievous offences? What has been done to them? “If Kanu breaks the law, let him be punished, not when he is unarmed and just making statement th

It was tears galore last Thursday in Araromi Ajegunle community in Makun area of Sagamu Local Government, Ogun State, after some persons suspected to be government officials carried out demolition of buildings in the community. The distraught landlords lamented the demolitions which they explained caught them unawares. The state government however said it had no hand in the demolition. The demolition which started at about 7 a.m with stern-looking mobile policemen protecting the officials. The affected landlords explained that their belongings were not spared during the demolitions, which also affected shops. The Nation learnt that an unidentified woman who had been laid up with stroke for some years was forcibly ejected from her house before the building was brought down by the bulldozers. According to one of the residents, Mr. Micheal Ariyo, those behind the demolition ‘’suddenly came to our community with mobile policemen and ordered us out of our houses. They shot sporad

Ihuoma Chiedozie, Enugu The apex socio-political association of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned moves by the Federal Government to re-arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is being prosecuted before an Abuja Federal High Court on treasonable felony charges. Kanu was granted bail on April 25, 2017, after spending several months in detention. But, in an application which was reportedly served on Kanu on Friday, the Federal Government asked the court to revoke the bail granted the IPOB leader, and also order his immediate arrest by the police. The Federal Government’s motion seeking the revocation of Kanu’s bail was hinged on the grounds that the IPOB leader had flouted the terms and conditions of the bail granted him by Justice Binta Nyako. The Federal Government noted that Kanu violated the bail conditions by granting interviews and holding rallies which attracted crowds that exceeded 10 persons, contrary to the orders of the cou

A ten year old boy, Somtochukwu Ibeanusi, was allegedly shot dead by military men from the 34 artillery brigade, Obinze, who were deployed to maintain law and order during the forceful demolition of the the Owerri Main market, popularly known as Eke-Ukwu Owerri by the state government on Saturday. Many others were said to have been hospitalized as a result of gun shot wounds allegedly fired by the military men. The father of the child, Isaiah Ibeanusi, said that the military men shot his son at the back of his head and he died instantly. Ibeanusi, who spoke to newsmen said that the tragic incident occurred at MultilChoice Line while he was trying to evacuate his goods during the demolition. The grieving father who spoke in Igbo language said, “While I was trying to remove my goods from the shop, I was quickly alerted that my son had been shot by the army. “I quickly rushed to the scene and I could only seen my son stone dead. He was shot at the back of his head. He died on

For about five minutes, proceedings were held up and tempers flared yesterday at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)-organised colloquium on restructuring. Shocked dignitaries watched as former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole was heckled. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, was among the eminent guests. Oshiomhole’s claim that those agitating for restructuring were those who lost out in the 2015 election sparked the outrage, which was eventually stopped by NLC President Ayuba Wabba. Some of those at the event were shouting “no, no!”, but Wabba intervened to calm frayed nerves. The one-day Colloquium had the theme: “The Labour movement and the future of united Nigeria: What role for restructuring.” Oshiomhole advocated the review of the revenue allocation formula in favour of states and local governments, saying the provision had not been reviewed in the past 18 years in contravention of the law that it should be reviewed every five years. Oshiomhole argued tha

Emeka Ojukwu, first son of the late Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, has confirmed that his father met President Muhammadu Buhari in 2003. Ojukwu said this in reaction to reports which quoted him as saying Buhari’s claims of meeting his father was false. Buhari in a national broadcast on Monday stated that he and Ojuwku agreed that Nigeria must remain one. Shortly after the broadcast, there were different reports on social media, with some accusing the president of fabricating that part of his speech. But while dismissing those reports, Ojukwu’s son said if he wanted to comment on a matter, there would be no ambiguity in it. “It has been brought to my attention that there is an article making the rounds on social media attributed to me refuting the remarks of Mr President concerning his relationship and discussions with my late father,” the statement read. “Let me lend my voice to those of the rest of my fellow countrymen and welcome Mr President back home. “Let me state the follo

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to come up with a better argument in the 'debate for freedom'.  The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to defeat the agitation for secession by his group with superior argument rather than the barrel of the gun. He threw down the gauntlet on the issue during a chat with journalists at his country home in Afaraukwu Ibeku, Umuahia in Abia State, following the order by Buhari to the service chiefs on Tuesday to deal decisively with Boko Haram terrorists, IPOB agitators, marauding herdsmen and other criminal elements, saying that they constitute a security threat to the country and its unity. In his reaction, however, the Biafra leader faulted the president, saying that the penchant by Buhari for recourse to brute force to solving burning national problems would never work, adding that he (Kanu) would not

Imo State Governor,Rochas Okorocha has finally made up his mind to re­locate the age-long Eke - Ukwu Owerri market after several warnings he issued to the traders in the market failed. Governor Okorocha who appeared angry while addressing the traders at the Government House at about 6 pm yesterday gave them four hours to remove their belongings ,warning that he may venture into the market with his bull­dozer before 3 am on Fri­day . According to governor Okorocha,”I have given you people three years to relocate to à place I have allocated to you,yet you, refused.Now I am giving you three hours to go and remove your things ,I may descend there by 3 am or before that time” Governor Okorocha’s short speech left many of the traders who thought the meeting would be a fruitful one,as all of them dispersed in anger and in confusion. One of the traders who spoke to The Authority un­der anonymity expressed surprise at the gover-nor’s action noting that his sud­den warning has placed

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of  Biafra  (MASSOB) has kicked against  comments  by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, that the court would decide the possible re-arrest of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. MASSOB stated that by his statement, the minister does not mean well for Nigerians. Reacting to Dambazau’s alleged declaration that the Federal  Government  intends to re-arrest Kanu, MASSOB said that the comments by a minister portrayed him as a “trouble-seeking personality.” In a press statement made available on Sunday, Comrade Uchenna Madu, leader of MASSOB, said that Kanu’s non-violent activities towards “Biafra actualisation and restoration have never breached, truncated or confronted anybody or group of persons”. Madu said that MASSOB would resist any move to re-arrest Kanu, warning that it would amount to insult for a section of the  Nigerian federation being marked out for intimidati

You can’t bribe him, you can’t talk anything to his hearing except Biafra, the more you try to stop him, the more he expand and grow. His interest is not just money but his people in general. He got all it takes to lead and can control millions with just his voice. Whatever he says come to past, right from the start, he have proven to be fearless and up-to now he is. The people no longer listens to the government but him, something is behind all this. During peaceful South East governors meeting which according to him, they have gathered many times on how to stop the Radio, the man and IPOB from going higher which have always failed and has continued to fail. There is no way to handle this, other than to call this man to reason with him and know what he want. As of trying to stop him and IPOB by force, you will not stop them rather you will grow them more higher and their pathologic hatred for Nigeria grows. It is no longer hidden that he have won the heart of all Igbos. People even

IPOB warns that the withdrawal of the quit notice by Arewa youths does not mean that Igbo lives and property are no longer endangered in the north The pro-Biafra group says southerners were killed in northern region in 1966 and 1967 after similar assurances were issued that people should remain in the north - IPOB slams Arewa youths for demanding for the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described the withdrawal of the quit notice issued to Igbos in the northern part of the country by the Arewa youths as inconsequential. The coalition of northern groups had on Thursday August 24, in Abuja withdrawn its order to all Igbos residing in the north to vacate the region before October 1, 2017. But reacting to the withdrawal of the notice, IPOB in a statement made available to NAIJ.com by its media and publicity secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful on Friday, August 25, asked all southerners in the north to return home before October 1 to avoid being attac

As count down to the celebration of his 30 years on stage which is scheduled to hold on the 10th of September, 2017, begins, the world acclaimed rainmaker, Majek Fashek has bragged of his credibility as an international singer whose music is still relevant anywhere in the world. According to Majek, his musical tutelage under the late  Afro beat king, Fela Anikulapo Kuti gives him credence as an internationally recognized musical visionary who mirrors the socio-political and economic travails of the common African man in his songs. •Majek Fashek at Vanguard Head office “I was trained by Fela and that is where the inspiration to sing about Africa while addressing the political, economical and all the societal issues associated with it stems from.  My Weep Not Children  addresses the plight of the African child. I didn’t start singing about Africa today, that is why my music is relevant internationally,” he bragged. Meanwhile, award winning media icon, Sony Irabor, has taken ou

Talented dance choreographer, Akinwale Sodade popularly known as Wale Rubber recently teams up with award-winning producer, Cobhams Asuquo to put together his first dance visual entitled ‘Fearless.’ The pulsating video is the first of its kind contemporary dance narrative accompanied by its own original sound track. ‘Fearless’ is officially released today across major media platforms such as online, TV and digital. In one breath, it shows the artistry as well as the versatility of the dancer as he also gets credit as co-Director with cinematographer, Ose Iria. With a thought-provoking storyline, the visual captures the plight of everyday Nigerian life. It details the inspiring abilities for Nigerians to succeed in spite of the odds stashed against them.It opens with a monologue by Cobhams Asuquo revealing his past frustration about Nigeria and how he left for another country but returned with the harsh truth that change begins with him. Choreographed by Wale Rubber, the dance pi

As ‘Ajegunle to the world concert’ holds BY ROTIMI AGBANA With a conscious effort to put the ghetto city of Ajegunle in the spotlight again, LGD Entertainment, Ajeromi Ifelodun LCD and Motbensonz Solutions have teamed up to organize the maiden edition of Ajegunle to the World Concert. The annual concert is aimed at portraying ghetto city in a good light to the world. Speaking to Showtime Bonus at the unveiling which held  recently at the Abayomi Awodiora Hall, in Ajegunle, the CEO, LGD Entertainment, Mr. John Enabudoso, shed some light on the idea behind the conception of ‘Ajegunle to the World concert.’ “Our core focus remains to showcase success stories and celebrate the beauty and development in Ajegunle. This we would bring to life at the Ajegunle to the world concert on September 10 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island Lagos. People would get to see live in concert all the hit makers that strived before the age of social media to create what we now refer to as th

Buhari said he had invited Osinbajo to London to also personally thank him for his efforts.The President made this remark during a closed door meeting yesterday with the Vice President and state governors at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his performance, dedication and service to the country as Acting President while he was away on medical vacation. Buhari said he had invited Osinbajo to London to also personally thank him for his efforts.The President made this remark during a closed door meeting yesterday with the Vice President and state governors at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “The efforts by the Vice President as the Acting President are commendable. He deployed his youth and intellect to run all over the place. Thank God that I have the time to watch him on NTA 24 hours and I congratulate him. “I allowed him to come and see me, so that I can personally t

Alhaji Asari Dokubo has accused President Muhammad Buhari of presiding over monumental corruption as Nigeria’s leader. In a new video uploaded on social media, Asari said Mr. President could not account for 2015, 2016 budgets, including the 2015 supplementary budget. Dokubo also stated that he agreed with Charly Boy’s verdict that many Nigerians are mumu… The post I wished Buhari dead, so what – Asari Dokubo appeared first on The Herald Nigeria.

Arewa Youth Forum on Sunday welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back from his 103-day follow-up treatment trip to London and asked him to without delay re-arrest leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The youths also advised President Buhari to immediately dismiss the so-called cabal in Aso Rock, who according to them, frustrated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo from effectively discharging his duties as acting president. They argued that the cabal has been derailing the wheel of progress of his administration. The statement was released in Kaduna State and was signed by AYF national president, Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu. Part of it read, “As the umbrella organisation of all youths in the north, we are worried of the descend to regionalism by major actors in the country but the Federal Government is to be blamed. “Nnamdi Kanu has violated all his bail conditions but the judiciary has kept mute. The Federal Government on the order hand is allowing him to c

Luck has ran out on a desperate UNIPORT undergraduate who wanted to get rich fast after he was nabbed with the body of a little girl he murdered for money rituals. Ifeanyi Dike after he was caught with the girl's dead body A 200-level student of the the Faculty of Science, University of Portharcout, Rivers State, identified as Ifeanyi Dike, has been arrested for allegedly killing a 7-year-old girl named Victory Chikamso. The undergraduate who in a bid to make quick money had allegedly killed the teenager for ritual purposes. Dike from Imo State had invited Chikamso into his room, killed and collected the part he needed, while the girl’s parents were looking for her, yesterday.  However, Luck ran out on him when he was about throwing the girl's corpse away. He was confronted by sanitation officers at the refuse dump he went to throw the body away. After getting hold of him, they searched him only to discover a dead body butchered with some body parts missing. That was

Nigerian actress, Amara Maduka who is well endowed in desirable places has said she prefers early morning s*x.                       She made the revelation in a chat with Vanguard. The daring but sensually crafted screen diva whose erotic pictures recently went viral on social media bragged that the size of a man’s manhood is of no importance when it comes to s*x, as long as it gives her sexual pleasure and satisfaction. The actress revealed further that she prefers a skillful partner who is ready to satisfy her pleasures in the bedroom. “Size doesn’t matter when it comes to s*x; it’s how you use what you have that matters. What is the essence of a big ‘banana’ if it cannot be used well?” she asked. When asked about the weirdest place she has ever had s*x, the talented script writer said; “I once had s*x in the pool, it was way better than bedroom s*x.” She added that early morning s*x is better, compared to when it is done at night. She said; “I prefer early morning s*x,

Preparation has reached advanced stage by members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra and Biafra Independent Movement (MASSOB-BIM) to celebrate the 18th anniversary the group. The celebration, slated to hold on September 13th, in Onitsha, Anambra State, would used by the group to drum up support for the actualisation of Biafran Republic being doubly agitated by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). To the effect, hundreds of Biafran supporters have been mobilised across Delta State, including those in Delta North, Delta South and Delta Central, to match across the Asaba end of the River Niger Bridge to the neighbouring Onitsha. While they said the line up events for the celebration excludes violent agitation and political undertone, they said it was not a ploy to destabilise the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The Coordinator of the group in Delta North, Chief Chinedu Amaifeobu, in a statement he jointly signed with the Zo

The Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Comrade Emma Powerful, revealed this exclusively to Sunday Sun The Indigenous People of Biafra has debunked insinuations that it has set up a standing army, stressing that what it established is a vigilance group, Biafra Security Service, which would only gather intelligence and ensure that criminal elements do not compromise the safety and welfare of people residing in Biafraland. The Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Comrade Emma Powerful, revealed this exclusively to Sunday Sun. Powerful was very emphatic that the group would not be militarised as erroneously construed in certain quarters and in various online media reports. Powerful said members of the group were naturally peace loving people. He also dismissed as untrue the story that made the rounds that the leader of the group, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, made uniforms for members of the vigilance group. He noted that IPOB was interested in the well being of the people and ready to ensure the safety of i

John Duku, the leader of the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators, has said that the coalition will recruit over 3,000 to 5,000 fighters that will help evict Yoruba and Hausa citizens from the oil-rich region. He made this known when speaking exclusively with The Punch Newspaper. Read excerpt below: Why did the Coalition of the Niger Delta Agitators choose October 1 as the deadline for Yoruba and Hausa to leave the Niger Delta region? Does it have anything to do with independence day? Yes! We are aware that it is the day that Nigeria marks its independence, but that is also the day the northern youths (chose when they) issued their notice to quit to the Igbo. Let it be that the date that we got independence is the day we (will) go our different ways. We are doing this because of what they did to others. We feel that the notice to quit given to the Igbo was also given to us in Niger Delta. There is no way they (northerners) will be able to differentiate an Igbo man from the Ikw