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Self-Determination: Brutality Won’t Stop Us, IPOB Vows

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Biafra Civil War: IPOB Declares Sit-At-Home May 30

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, yesterday, said it will continue to demand a right of self-determination irrespective of brutality being meted against its members, saying that the use of bullets cannot stop a thing whose time has come. The pro-Biafra group also said that it is committed to liberating the land of the people of South East from terrorists...

Udensi Says SARS Synonymous With Rot, Degeneration, Exits In All Sectors

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The lead Interpol Systems Consultant in Nigeria, Sir Chikwe Udensi has said the recent #EndSARS protest connotes many things wrong with Nigerian society. ABN TV reports that Udensi said the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) a unit of the Nigerian police was known for corruption, extra-judicial killings and other rots, saying SARS operatives exist in many sectors of our...

Igbos Are As Brilliant As The Chinese, Koreans, Indians Put Together — Dele Momodu

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Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation International, has questioned why Igbos are being denied presidency and other key positions in Nigeria, including the position of IGP. In a video shared online, he pointed out that no man will easily accept being treated that way in his own country. “How can anybody say an Igbo man cannot be president of Nigeria and...

Obiano, Soludo Rejoice as Achebe’s Son “Dr Chidi Achebe” Bags International Award

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Dr Chidi Achebe, the second son of Africa’s legendary novelist, late Chinua Achebe, has won the 2022 prestigious John and Samuel Bard Award in the United States, for excellence in medicine and science. On hearing the news, the outgoing governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, and the governor-elect, Chukwuma Soludo, expressed their delight and congratulated Dr Chidi, who is also...

4 Dead In Bus-Tricycle Collision In Aba

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4 Dead In Bus-Tricycle Collision In Aba

A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of four people on the Aba-Ikot Ekpene road in Abia State. The tragic incident occurred when a speeding Toyota Sienna bus collided with a tricycle, leaving a trail of destruction and death. Eyewitnesses report that the bus was traveling at top speed towards Aba, while the tricycle was heading in the opposite...

Otti Disagrees With Obi On Planned Nationwide Protest

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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has rejected the position of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year’s general elections, Peter Obi, regarding the planned nationwide protest. Some youths are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 15 against the rising cost of living and economic hardship. Obi, while speaking earlier during a courtesy visit to...

President Buhari Makes Fresh Appointments For ICPC, RMAFC [SEE LIST]

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President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to confirm five Commissioner- nominees to fill vacant positions at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). He also urged the Upper Chamber to confirm another nominee for appointment as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The President’s requests were contained in two separate letters...

SA finance minister calls for cannabis to be legalized

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South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has called for the legalisation of cannabis trade in order to collect more tax revenue. He made the announcement on Twitter that he will put the idea to the cabinet: https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215298577167241221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215298577167241221&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 He also tweeted a series of pictures showing it already growing: https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215284166608216064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215284166608216064&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215293438628896768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215293438628896768&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 In 2019 South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that the private possession, use and cultivation of...

Popular Nigerian Gospel Singer Preye Is Dead [PHOTOS]

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Port Harcourt based gospel music vocalist, Preye Omayuku is Dead, Naija Gospel Music reports. The passing on of Preye who recently moved to Lagos hit her fans with rude shock. According to Naija Gospel Musics, the singer who is signed to Colour Blind Music died on Thursday, 5th March after a brief illness. It was gathered that Preye was hale and hearty...

Hardship: Kumuyi Urges Christians To Use Their Offerings To Feed Poor Instead Of Giving To Church

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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Tinubu, APC Took A "Slippery Decision" – Pastor Kumuyi

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Doctor William Folohunso Kumuyi has advised Christians against giving their offerings to the Church but rather give it to the poor and unemployed in their communities. Kumuyi who made the statement in a viral video was heard telling his church congregation that Christians should not spend all their money on building...

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