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Arrest Gunmi Now, He’s Leader Of Bandits, PFN Tells Buhari

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The South West Zone of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over his utterances, especially for saying that the Federal Government should not declare the bandits as terrorists. PFN said he should be the number one suspect, especially with his romance with the bandits. The Christian body disclosed this yesterday...

IPOB Carpets Garba Shehu, Says Nnamdi Kanu’s Travails Will Make Group Stronger

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has replied the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. Shehu had said that the arrest and trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, would lead to the end of the group. “In the South-East, IPOB – which the Economist rightly describes as “delusional” – the arrest and present trial of...

Igbo Lawyers Seek To Be Joined In Suit By Northern Groups Asking For South East Exit From Nigeria

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Some members of the Coalition of Northern Groups have asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the National Assembly to hasten the exit of the South East from Nigeria before concluding the ongoing constitutional amendment. The plaintiffs, led by Nastura Ashir Shariff, Balarabe Rufa’I, Abdul-Aziz Sulaiman and Aminu Adam, in a supporting affidavit, said their action was informed...

Prosecution Of Nnamdi Kanu Will Wipe IPOB Out Of Existence — Garba Shehu

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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Sunday reacted to postulation by‘The Economist’ that the Presidency is effective and has refused to addressed key challenges bedevilling the country. In his statement, Mr Shehu agreed with The Economist that Nigeria faces four key threats to the stability and prosperity of the nation – namely:...

Igbo Presidency Achievable Only Through Unity Of Purpose, Onwa British Advises Ndigbo

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As the call for Igbo Presidency gathers momentum, a prominent Igbo leader in Lagos, Chief Apollos Daniel Chukwuemeka, popularly known as Onwah British has called on the people of South East region to be united and speak with one voice to make the Igbo Presidency a reality. Onwah British, an Immigration and Travel Consultant observed that lack of unity and...

At Wedding Of Fayose’s Son, Makinde Advises Nigerians Not To Die For Politicians

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned Nigerians against dying for politicians. He gave the warning at the wedding of one of the sons of former Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State. Despite their political differences, Makinde was one of the guests at the wedding, which held in Lagos on Saturday. Makinde and Fayose had been locked in a battle for...

Anambra Guber: Release Nnamdi Kanu Now, Or Forget Nov 6 Election, IPOB Talks Tough, Cautions Against Flouting Sit-At-Home Order

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With a 12-day ultimatum handed the Federal Government by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for the “unconditional release” of their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, failure of which the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State may not hold, the stage appears set for a seven-day lockdown of the South East Zone. And the group has also warned residents of...

Rep Ben Kalu Extols Life, Time Of Eze. Dr. Aruwa Nelson, Says His Legacy Lives (PHOTOS)

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Member representing Bende federal constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has praised the life and time of Late Eze. Dr. Aruwa Kalu Nelson (the Uga 1 of Bende Ovu Autonomous Community) saying he was a great king whose legacies will forever be remembered. Rep Kalu who is also the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives...

Mention Lawmaker Financing Me, Igboho Challenges Malami

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Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, a.k.a Igboho Oosa yesterday dared the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami to mention the name of the federal lawmaker that he alleged was his major financier. Igboho said he was a businessman and not a terrorist as alleged by the Chief Law Officer. Igboho, who is being detained in...

Insecurity: US Pledges More Assistance To Nigeria

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Nigeria will get more assistance from the United States (U.S.) in the battle against insecurity, a top Biden Administration official said on Monday. He spoke in Abuja after a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Geofery Onyeama. Deputy national Security Advisor Jon Finer who was accompanied to the meeting by U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard said: “Going forward, the...

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