Lai Mohammed Reveals ‘Major Difference’ Between Bandits And IPOB

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October 18, 2021

The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka has stated that the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, will end the sit-at-home order in some parts of the south-east.

Mbaka noted that he has been praying hard for God to turn the heart of President Muhammadu Buhari to Kanu for good.

ABN TV reports in some parts of the south-east for weeks, the sit-at-home order by IPOB witnessed considerable compliance as residents stayed indoors despite repeated declarations by Governors in the region that people should disregard the directive.

The cleric in the now-viral video seen by ABN TV during a sermon at Adoration Ground said Kanu cannot continue to remain in DSS custody forever.

He said: “For long, nobody has seen him (Kanu) and whether we like it or not, as of today, he is the voice that will open and say something that the entire Igbo youths will say “Amen” to it. We should all be busy talking about the release of Nnamdi Kanu.

“Killing and killing of our youths will not bring solutions. There is nobody that you will kill his child and will forgive you. If possible let them (govt) build more remand homes instead of killing and killing.

“Whether we believe it or not, the sun must rise, it is a matter of time.”

PUMECO Construction Chairman, Sir Ezeanyagu Salutes Gov. Ikpeazu On His Birthday

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October 18, 2021

The Chairman, Pumeco Construction Company Nigeria Limited, Sir Paul Ezeanyagu (KSJI) KSS has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu as the later marks birthday today, describing the Governor as a leader with uncommon passion for the good and welfare of his people.

He said the governor personifies the vision to move the state to enviable height through the massive expansion of infrastructure, creation of friendly business environment and empowerment of the people of Abia.

In a birthday message to the Gov. Ikpeazu on Monday, Sir Ezeanyagu noted that the governor has changed the face of infrastructure not only through the revitalization of existing ones but by initiating numerous others especially road infrastructure to create a conducive atmosphere of business for residents and visitors.

“I join numerous Abians, friends and associates of His Excellency, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu to felicitate with him on this special day of his birth.

“The Governor represents the face of many Abians especially with his humble background as someone who never grew in affluence. Little wonder he has used the office God graciously gave to him to enhance the living of our people and bring succor to the less privileged.

“Virtually in all areas of our life — infrastructure, agriculture, education, youth empowerment, women and girls inclusion, the Governor has left a lasting footprint future generations will be proud of.

“The foundation he is laying today shall be a building block for governments to come after him.

“On behalf of the entire staff and management of Pumeco Construction Company Nigeria Limited, I congratulate the Governor and wish him many more years of joy and fulfillment” he said.

First Black US Secretary Of State, Colin Powell Dies Of COVID-19

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October 18, 2021

Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. He was 84.

“General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19,” the Powell family wrote on Facebook, noting he was fully vaccinated.

A source familiar with the matter said Powell had multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that suppresses the body’s immune response. Even if fully vaccinated against Covid-19, those who are immunocompromised are at greater risk from the virus.

“We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather, and a great American,” the family said.

Former US Secretary Of State, Colin Powell Dies Of Covid-19 Complications

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October 18, 2021

Former US Secretary of State, Colin Powell has died aged 84 of Covid-19 complications, his family has announced.

“General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19,” the Powell family wrote on Facebook on Monday afternoon, October 18 said.

“We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American,” they said, noting he was fully vaccinated.

“We want to thank the medical staff… for their caring treatment,” it added.

He was a former top military officer who rose to become the first African-American secretary of state in 2001 under former US president, George W Bush.

He served in the US-Vietnam war, an experience that later helped define his own military and political strategies as he became a trusted military adviser to a number of leading US politicians.

His national popularity soared in the aftermath of the US-led coalition victory during the Gulf War, but his reputation would be forever stained when, as George W. Bush’s first secretary of state, he pushed faulty intelligence before the United Nations to advocate for the Iraq War, claiming the country was developing weapons of mass destructions, an allegation that was proven false after the US led invasion of Iraq.

Buhari Is Not Corrupt, I Don’t Regret Campaigning For Him – Jide Kosoko

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October 18, 2021

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, has said he does not regret campaigning for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

Kosoko said although he is disappointed in some of the actions of the President, he can’t state that Buhari is totally bad, adding that so many things are responsible for what is happening in Nigeria.

According to him, Nigerians are just doing trip and error when it comes to choosing its President.

When asked if he regrets campaigning for the President, Kosoko told Premium Times, “No, I can never regret it. All Nigerian youths saying different things, let them show us who to follow, do you know who will do well, do you know?

“Professor Wole Soyinka was appointed the founding Corps Marshall of the FRSC, he ran away, he could not stand it. So, tell me if you are able to confirm to me that Jide Kosoko is the best to govern us, then I will follow you. But nobody knows, we are all making trial and error.”

The actor noted that so many things are responsible for the situation in Nigeria.

“I cannot speak for the government but I can’t say Buhari’s government is totally bad but I’m disappointed in some of his actions.

“Buhari knows that discipline is his watchword, I wanted to believe him then, but he should know that in getting a corrupt-free society you would face quite a lot of antagonism.”

“I believe Buhari and personally, he is not corrupt, but so many things are still going on. This means that prompt action must be taken to ensure that those things stop in the country,” Kosoko said.

2023: Nnamdi Kanu’ll Force Igbo President To Declare Biafra – Dokpesi

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October 18, 2021

Raymond Dokpesi, the founder of DAAR Communications, has disclosed how the agitation for Biafra by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has affected the chances of the southeast producing a Nigerian president.

Dokpesi disclosed that some Nigerians believe that Kanu would force a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction to declare Biafra.

He said the IPOB leader may use militant tactics to blackmail and force an Igbo President to declare South East independence.

He stressed that Kanu and IPOB have complicated the agitation of the Southeast to produce a Nigerian president.

Dokpesi, in a statement he issued on Monday, stressed his belief in a united and indivisible Nigeria.

The statement reads partly: “The emergence of IPOB and its influence across the South East has complicated and undermined the agitation for patriotic Nigerians of Igbo extraction to lead this nation as far as the 2023 election is concerned.

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“If nobody has told Ohaneze Ndigbo before, the concern today from some other regions is that if Nnamdi Kanu plays the role of Aguiyi Ironsi in leading a militant revolt against constitutional government in the southeast under Igbo presidency, the president will be pressured by his base to facilitate the UN processes for the South East to call for independence from Nigeria.

“Thus an Igbo President may be compromised in protecting the political and geographic boundaries of Nigeria whilst Nigeria remains under the threat of IPOB’s secessionist activities.”

Prior to his rearrest, Kanu had led the agitation for the actualization of Biafra.

While in the United Kingdom, UK, Kanu was pushing for the actualization of Biafra by engaging those he could across the world.

He used Twitter and Radio Biafra more in spreading his Biafra messages across Nigeria and the world.

Gov Abdulrahman Mourns Victims Of Jebba-Bode-Saadu Auto Crash

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October 18, 2021

Gov AbdulRazaq Condemns Terrorist Attacks In Katsina

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, has condoled families of the victims of Sunday’s fatal auto crash on Jebba-Bode-Saadu highway.

Eleven persons reportedly died in the crash, while several other passengers were injured.

In a statement in Ilorin on Monday by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor described the death of the victims as painful and very unfortunate.

” The governor is saddened by the news of the fatal crash involving many of our compatriots, eleven of whom died.

“He sends his profound condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and prays the Almighty God to grant them repose,” the statement added.

The accident occurred at Onipako village on Jebba-Bode-Saadu highway on Sunday.

The accident involved a Toyota corolla car and a Hummer passenger bus with 26 people affected.

Eyewitness account blamed the driver of the Toyota corolla car for over-speeding and overtaking wrongly.

Abia Speaker Dedicates Award to Governor Ikpeazu, His Colleagues, Family

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October 18, 2021

The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji has dedicated his “The Sun Public Service Award 2020” to the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, his colleagues at the Abia State House of Assembly and his family.

Speaking while receiving the award on Saturday in a colourful event organised by The Sun Publishing Ltd at the Expo Centre of the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji acknowledged the Governor for providing a platform for his service to the people and for supporting him politically and otherwise.

He also described Members of the Abia State House of Assembly as very supportive saying the award was also for them for their dedication to the growth and development of Abia State through several ingenious legislative interventions.

Lauding his family for having always been there for him at all times and in all circumstances, the Abia Speaker equally dedicated the award to them and affirmed that he will continue to render selfless service to the people, as possibly as he can, according to the dictates of his conscience.

Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial: Igbo Lawyers Insist He Must Be Brought To Court On Thursday

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October 18, 2021