Nnamdi Kanu: South-East Governors Seek Political Solution

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October 30, 2022

Carnival As Kidnapped Former Enugu SSG, Others Regain Freedom

It was a mini get together and thanksgiving program that quickly turned into a carnival of some sort for the release on Saturday, October 29 of the former Secretary to Enugu State Government and many others who were kidnapped with him on Thursday, October 27, 2022.

ABN TV gathered that Dr. Dan Shere and other unspecified number of persons including University of Nigeria students who were returning back to school after eight months of ASUU strike were kidnapped along Ugwuogo Nike/Opi Nsukka road.

It was not clear whether ransom was paid before their release een as the state government has earlier on mobilised security agencies to track down the hoodlums and rescue the victims.

In the meantime, it was gathered that the road was being cleared by the state government so as to get rid of any criminal element.

Nevertheless, Opi, the hometown of the former SSG is currently standing still as political bigwigs in the state are already in the community to register their presence and thanksgiving for safe release of the former state scribe.

Nnamdi Kanu: South East Governors Meet

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October 30, 2022

US lawmaker Seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s Unconditional Release — Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

Governors of Ebonyi, Enugu, and Abia and Deputy Governors of Anambra and Imo states are presently locked in a marathon meeting in the Enugu government house.

Governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi, who is also the Chairman of South East Governors Forum is presiding over the meeting that is devoid of other southeast leaders, except the governors and deputies.

Among serious issues of concern in the region is the status of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the issue of insecurity escalation in the southeast.

Only recently, over 30 commuters along Enugu-Nsukka road were kidnapped including ex and present government officials, magistrates, students and other citizens.

Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention with the DSS despite the court of appeal verdict to release him from custody and return him to Kenya is also another matter hitting up the zone.

Drug Offences: Sokoto Village Head, 10 Others Arrested Over 991,320 Opioid Pills

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October 30, 2022

The village head of Gidan Abba in Bodinga local government area of Sokoto State, Abubakar Ibrahim, was among eleven suspects arrested in interdiction operations in which Nine Hundred and Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred and Twenty (991,320) pills of pharmaceutical opioids and 1,251kgs of cannabis and khat, as well as 46.637 kilograms of methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin, were recovered by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) across seven states.

At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos, NDLEA operatives attached to the SAHCO import shed on Wednesday, October 26, intercepted a total of 15 cartons containing 802,000 pills of Tramadol imported from Dubai, UAE and Karachi, Pakistan. While 10 cartons of Tramadol 225mg came in from Dubai on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, four cartons of 100mg and a carton of 225mg Tramadol came from Karachi, Pakistan on another Ethiopian Airlines flight.

According to NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, “On the same day, operatives at the SAHCO export shed intercepted cans of tomato paste going to the United Kingdom. A thorough search of the consignment revealed that the tomato cans were used to conceal 36 pellets of cannabis with a gross weight of 21.30 kilograms while a cargo agent, Sodehinde Akinwale has been arrested in connection with the seizure.

“Two days after, Friday, October 28, operatives attached to the NAHCO import shed of the Lagos airport seized five cartons of dried khat leaves, weighing 107.70kgs that came in from Bangkok, Thailand through Dubai on an Emirates Airline flight.

A follow-up operation on the seizure of 11.90kgs Meth concealed in the heads of dried fish going to Dubai, UAE on August 5, has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old bricklayer, Babatunde Quadri Mamowora on Thursday, October 27, in Sango Ota area of Ogun State in collaboration with men of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in the area.

“In the same vein, a 27-year-old Madu Chukwuemeka Miracle has been arrested by operatives at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu on arrival from Nairobi, Kenya via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday, October 26. A search of his three bags revealed 76 foreign bathing soaps made with cocaine in one of the bags while another has two plastic bottles containing cream-like liquid, which tested positive to cocaine. The cocaine bars weigh 10.650 kilograms while the liquid cocaine weighs 2.496 kilograms, bringing the total weight to 13.146 kilograms.

“In Kogi State, NDLEA operatives on stop and search operation along Okene-Abuja highway on Thursday, October 27, intercepted a Chisco branded bus coming from Lagos to Abuja with a consignment of 32.9kgs Meth packaged as tubers of yam; 376 grams of cocaine and 215 grams of heroin. While the bus driver, Chief Pascal Chigozie Nmaram was promptly arrested, a follow-up operation in Abuja the same day led to the arrest of the recipient of the illicit cargo, Mr. Ikenna Jude Akunne who confessed he was detailed to travel with the consignment to Spain the following day, Friday, October 28, through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. Meanwhile, operatives of the state command of the Agency have destroyed five hectares of cannabis farms at Agbonkete, Iyaya Camp, Igalamela/Odolu LGA, where a suspect, Augustine Agbenyo, 34, was arrested with three sacks of both fresh and dried leaves and stems of the illicit substance.

“While operatives seized 146,000 pills of Tramadol 225mg in a buy and bust operation in Oshodi area of Lagos State on Tuesday, October 25, the village head of Gidan Abba village, in Bodinga local government area of Sokoto State, Abubakar Ibrahim, 38, was arrested in Bodinga town same day with 3kgs of cannabis Sativa and 4,000 tablets of exol-5.

“In the FCT, operatives on patrol along Kwali-Abuja highway on Monday, October 24, intercepted a truck with 915.8kilograms of cannabis and arrested three suspects: Kabiru Ibrahim, 40; Muhammad Muawiyya, 30, and Adamu Adamu, 24.

“In Adamawa State, operatives arrested two trans-border traffickers, Abdullahi Mamuda (aka Mama) and Aliyu Abdullahi (aka Garga) at Skylight Hotel in Jambutu, Yola North. A search of their vehicle, an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla car with registration number JMT 146 TE (Adamawa), revealed 39, 320 tablets of Tramadol 225mg concealed in different compartments of the doors of the car.

“Preliminary investigation shows the trans-border traffickers took off from Onitsha in Anambra State and travelled to Jimeta, Adamawa State where they lodged in the hotel before heading to Belel, a town along the Nigerian – Cameroon border where they would repackage the drugs as ordinary consumables and ferry across the river to Garoa in Cameroon. Operatives in Ondo state on Friday, October 28, stormed a 2-bedroom building in Uso town, where they arrested one Okon Etim, 45, with 12 bags of cannabis Sativa weighing 207kgs.”

Reacting to the strings of arrests and seizures in the past week across Kogi, Lagos, Sokoto, Adamawa, Ondo and the FCT as well as the MMIA and AIIA Commands of the Agency, Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended the officers and men of the various commands for their unrelenting commitment to the presidential mandate to clear Nigerian forests and communities of illicit drugs in whatever form. He charged them to remain steadfast and upright at all times.

Nnamdi Kanu: Avoid Executive Rascality, Impunity – Igbo Youths Tell FG

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October 30, 2022

We Cannot Release Nnamdi Kanu Now, FG Gives Reason

The Apex Socio-cultural youth organization of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ohanaeze Youth Council, has urged the federal government of Nigeria, to desist from indulging executive Rascality and Impunity.

This is following the recent verdicts of the Court ordering the immediate release of the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and the subsequent blunt refusal of the APC led Government of President Mohammed Buhari to adhere to the order.

The Council, through the National President, Comrd. Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, accused the All Progressives Congress, (APC) led Government, that has characterized the government of indiscriminate involvement in rascality and impunity since its emergence in 2015.

Speaking to newsmen over the weekend on the recent resounding victory of Nnamdi Kanu at the Federal High Court, Umuahia which bothered on the eight count charges against the federal government of Nigeria, as filled by the lead counsel Barr. Aloy Ejimakor.

Speaking, he said: “It’s historic that on October 26, 2022, the Federal High Court Umuahia, delivered a judgement bothering on eight count charges which included extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya.”

The Council noted that the competent court in a judgement delivered by Justice Evelyn Anyadike awarded N500m naira to Nnamdi Kanu, stating that Federal government violated every International standard Law on issue of Extraordinary Rendition “known to world legal global practice.”

Comrade Igboayaka O gboayaka, advised the government of Buhari to shun any atom of executive egoism, rascality and impunity but promptly comply with the terms of the judgment, noting that, “no region or tribe will survive, if they lead the country to 1967 to 1970 ugly history that took place in Nigeria.

“At this juncture Nigeria government should earnestly embrace the political solution on Nnamdi Kanu case as initiated by Prof. George Obiozor as a panacea for national peace and political stability.

“It’s important for the world to know that the decisions and judgments on Nnamdi Kanu matter indicate a consistent judicial uprising against the detention of this noble freedom fighter particularly, and the militarist response of the government to the agitation for Biafra.

“It is, therefore time for a change of path towards an immediate political solution. On this note, we call on the Federal government to quickly put an end to all litigations, release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other IPOB members in detention and pave the way for a constructive dialogue and negotiations on the agitations”.

However, on the courageous judgement as declared by Justice Anyadike, OYC President Comr Igboayaka described the Judge as the eyes of judiciary in Nigeria, noting that her judgement “has proven that judiciary is the last hope of a common man and a true guide for a democratic government.

“The judgement of Justice Evelyn Anyadike at Abia State Federal High Court, Umuahia has saved Nigeria from global legal mockery and humiliation, indeed it has bolstered the image of Nigeria before the International community”, Comrade Igboayaka stated.

Meanwhile, the council commended the Barr. Aloy Ejimakor’s led legal team of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu their doggedness as a renowned legal luminary to fight for justice for the freedom fighter.

Abia North: Orji Kalu Is An Excellent Performer, His Victory’ll Be Landslide — Campaign Organization

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October 30, 2022

Abia North: Orji Kalu Is An Excellent Performer, His Victory'll Be Landslide — Campaign Organization — Orji Uzor Kalu

The Orji Uzor Kalu Campaign Organization has said that the Chief Whip of the Senate will win the 2023 Abia North Senatorial election with a landslide.

The campaign organization based their optimism on the excellent performance of Kalu at the Red Chamber in the last three and half years and his capacity to deliver more if re-elected in 2023.

Spokesman of the campaign organization, Sunny Idika in a chat with newsmen in Umuahia, declared that Kalu is the man to beat in the senatorial poll, saying, “Kalu is going to win, even landslide as he did in 2019. The voters in Abia North are going to re-elect him overwhelmingly even better than they did in 2019.”

He further described Kalu as an excellent performer whose track record of achievements speaks volume.

Idika said Kalu’s achievements and contributions to the advancement of Abia North and Nigeria at large placed him far ahead of other candidates.

He added that Kalu has redefined representation by attracting massive projects to the zone using his vast and sophisticated contacts, thereby making his constituents happy.

According to him, “Through Kalu’s effort, Abia North is now a construction site with projects scattered across the five local government areas.

“Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has done what others couldn’t do over the years. He has verifiable projects across all the wards in Abia North Senatorial District. We are talking about construction of rural roads, renovation of schools, distribution of educational and agricultural materials, youth and women empowerment, scholarship to Abia North students to study medicine and surgery abroad and installation of solar street lights across the district.

“This is unprecedented from a Senator in less than four years at the national assembly. Don’t forget that he has sponsored over 50 bills and 30 motions within this short period. Only a trailblazer like Kalu can do it. His victory at the poll is going to be a landslide because our people are not going to reciprocate his good works,” he added.

Rep. Onuigbo Makes List Of Top Nigeria’s Environmental Professionals

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October 30, 2022

Sam Onuigbo Wins Abia Central APC Senatorial Ticket — Rep Sam Onuigbo

Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Sam Onuigbo has made the list of top 100 environmental professionals in Nigeria.

He featured along with the Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, Prof. Oladele Osinbajo, Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, Hamzat Lawal and others.

Environment Africa Magazine, the selecting organisation said “the listing highlights the professionals and activists who have become synonymous to, those who have shaped the environment as we know it today and those still providing solutions and strategies to embed environmental sustainability in Nigeria.

“Our list is carefully culled and designed to reflect and identify the most visible and impactful professionals in all areas of the environment contributing and profering durable solutions. From Climate Action, Waste Management, Clean Energy, Remediation, Corporate Sustainability, Services, Environmental Intrastructure to Policy and Advocacy; these protessionals have stamped their mark on Ngeria’s Environmental sector”.

Rep. Onuigbo’s inclusion may not be unconnected with his sponsorship of Nigeria’s landmark Climate Change Act, advocacy efforts including through his leadership of Global Legislators Organisation for a Balanced Environment (GLOBE) in Africa, Nigeria and the Climate Parliament network in Nigeria.

He has also offered support for young climate activists and many more.

Peter Obi Promises To End Food Insecurity In Nigeria

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October 30, 2022

Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday promised to solve Nigeria’s flood challenge and ensure the country attains sufficiency in food production if elected in 2023.

He spoke on Saturday at a rally in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital at the commencement of his campaigns ahead of next February election.

The former Anambra State governor said his government will move Nigeria from consumption to production and job creation.

He promised to fix Nigeria’s power conundrum, amongst others, and wondered why the Super Eagles couldn’t qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup starting next month.

After he observed a one-minute silence in honour of all flood victims across the country, Obi said, “I assure you if we come into power, we will solve this flooding problem.”

“We are not going to do it overnight but we will start solving it. It will not take 30 years. The Federal Government said it will take 30 years, it will not take 30 years for us to solve it.

“Let me assure you, the government Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed will change Nigeria for good,” he said.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency, the 2022 floods devastatingly claimed over 600 lives in Nigeria and displaced millions of people who now seek refuge in Internally Displaced Persons’ camps scattered across the country.

Many farmlands have been washed away by the floods and experts have worried that the situation will affect food prices.

‘Nigeria Can Feed Itself’

On Saturday, 61-year-old Obi, who promised to support farmers and youths in the country, added that Nigeria can feed itself if the right measures are taken.

“If we come into government, I assure you, farmers will go back to farms because we are going to deal with insecurity, we will support youths; the more youths are pulled out of poverty, the more we reduce criminality.

Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed at Labour Party’s rally in Nasarawa State on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Photo: Channels TV/Taiwo Adeshina

“We will support youths because today Nigerian youths don’t have a home. When we come into government, the youths will have homes because we will solve their problems.”

“Today in Nigeria, people spend all their money to feed themselves. So many people can’t even feed themselves. We will make sure that we start the journey of Nigeria being sufficient in food production. If Israel can feed itself, Nigeria can feed itself. If India can feed itself, Nigeria can feed itself,” he said.

Also at the rally include Obi’s running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed; Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure; the party’s Director General of the National Campaign Council, Doyin Okupe, amongst others.

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No Health Hazard With 5G Network — NCC

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October 30, 2022

The Nigerian Communication Commission has reassured the public that the new Fifth Generation network popularly known as 5G has no negative health effects.

The Enugu Zonal Controller of the NCC, Mr Ogbonnaya Ugama, made the clarification in Enugu on Saturday at a round table with members of the Association of Heads of Federal Establishments.

Ugama explained that there was no convincing evidence associated with emissions from electromagnetic devices including handsets were harmful to the body.

According to him, international bodies including the World Health Organisation had established a threshold that there was no solid evidence that 5G caused negative health effects on humans and animals.

The controller, however, advised users not to hold these electromagnetic devices like handsets close to their body if they had doubts.

“The NCC will do everything possible to guarantee the safety of the citizenry and ensure that every equipment with set standards is approved.

Ugama reiterated the benefits of the 5G network saying that it was designed to increase speed, reduce latency and improve flexibility of wireless services.

“5G has theoretical peak speed of 20 Gigabytes per Second while the peak speed of 4G is only one GBPS.

“5G can transform the Nigeria’s economy, dwelling on its projected impact in sectors of education, finance, security, agriculture, healthcare, entertainment and even governance,” he said.

The controller disclosed that Nigeria was the third country in Africa that had rolled out the 5G network adding that it was operational in six states of Lagos, Imo, Borno, Kano, Rivers, Oyo and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Ugama said the network would be extended to other states by 2025.

Nobody Can Remove From Office As PDP Chairman, Ayu Vows

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October 30, 2022