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  Politics    File Image  A significant development has taken place at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, as a warrant for the arrest of Ehie Edison, the chief of staff to the rivers state Governor, has been issued. This warrant comes as a result of his alleged involvement in the burning of the State House of Assembly. Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over the case, granted the order following an ex-parte application presented by the Inspector General of Police. The court's ruling emphasizes the seriousness of the allegations against Ehie, who previously served as the Factional Speaker of #Riversstate house of assembly. This decision by the Federal High Court demonstrates the commitment of the Nigerian judiciary to uphold the rule of law and ensure that those responsible for illegal activities face the consequences of their actions. The warrant for Ehie Edison's arrest serves as a reminder that no individual, regardless of their position or influence, is above the law. Th

  News     File Image  A Nigerian soldier serving in Maiduguri, Borno State has lamented his inability to go home and see his family due to the high cost of transportation that is far above his salary. The soldier in a video footage making the rounds on social media lamented how he spent one year in the bush in Borno and was given a pass to visit his family but he could not go because while his salary is N50,000, he was told at the motor park that transport fare to his town is N35,000 - to and fro is N70,000. Speaking in pidgin language, the soldier who did not disclose his identity said, "See wahala oo, the Nigerian Army gave me a pass as I spent one year in Maiduguri today, they gave me a pass to go and see my family. "As I left the bush, I reached the park and they (transporters) told me that from here to my town is N35,000. I calculated it and going and coming back is N70,000 and N50,000 is my salary that I was paid this month. "I don't have any option again, I&#

  News    File Image  Lolo Uchechi Kanu, the wife of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been detained by the Nigerian Federal Government after he was extraordinarily renditioned from Kenya in 2021, recently delivered a powerful statement during a radio broadcast on Radio Biafra. Lolo Uchechi speaking on the 3rd of September 2022, emphasized the profound significance of demonstrating love for someone through our actions when that person is not present. In her thought-provoking message, Lolo Uchechi Kanu emphasized the importance of safeguarding and nurturing the belongings and interests of our loved ones. She partly said, “True love requires us to protect and care for what belongs to the person we love, rather than attempting to destroy or replace it with our own.” The impact of her words was palpable, resonating deeply with listeners. Lolo Uchechi Kanu stressed the crucial need to respect and value the possessions, ideas, and culture of oth

  Opinion   …Abia Is Bleeding To Death While We Celebrate Nothing - Engr. Eke O. Ako lists the daylight heist in the Dr Otti’s led Abia state government | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image  Abia State, once again, finds itself in a dire situation as financial mismanagement continues to plague the government. Engr. Eke O. Ako sheds light on the alarming state of affairs, revealing the shocking misappropriation of funds by Governor Alex C. Otti and his administration. According to official reports released by the Abia State Government, a staggering N65.5bn has been earned in the past six months alone, excluding any borrowings. Governor Otti has shamelessly claimed N14bn for road projects, promising improved infrastructure. However, the reality is far from his claims, as a mere 5km of roads have been constructed with this budget. The remaining N51bn is equally puzzling, as it seems to have vanished into thin air. Engr. Ako poses some pressing questions that demand answers: 1. Where are th

  News    File Image  The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Nigerian Army of ethnic hatred and deliberately attacking and burning houses in peaceful communities in Anambra State and Imo states. IPOB in a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful on Tuesday, also accused the army of burning many houses in Uli in Anambra State under the disguise of looking for criminals. IPOB also raised the alarm last week over an alleged arson attack on homes and properties at Umulolo in the Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State by Nigerian soldiers. “As of Sunday, January 28, 2024, the Nigerian military invaded the peaceful community of Uli in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State and burnt down many homes and other properties of Igbo indigenes and the media refused to report it,” Powerful said. The IPOB spokesperson also said, “The question is, what has Ndigbo done to the Nigerian government and her security forces to warrant consistent attacks and humiliation a

  News    Mazi Nnamdi Kanu  The Federal High Court has fixed February 8, 2024, to continue the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. It can be recalled that the Supreme Court had transferred Kanu’s case back to the Federal High Court for continuation of trial. This was after the apex court upturned the Appeal Court ruling that discharged and acquitted Kanu of all terrorism charges. However, Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed the new date after his routine meeting with the IPOB leader at the Department of State Services, DSS, facility in Abuja on Monday. Posting on X, Ejimakor wrote: “Update: Myself and Prince Emma Kanu have exited today’s visitation of Onyendu #MNK. The situation remains tough but Onyendu is tougher. “On the flip side, we’ve succeeded in persuading the Federal High Court to hear his case on February 8, 2024. So, the date is set. Yes!”

  News     File Image   A pastor, identified as Segun Adegboyega, has been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on his farm. It was learnt that the pastor was killed on Monday on his farm located at Gege village on Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road, Oyo State. No fewer than three persons have been arrested in connection with the killing, and they have been moved into the custody of the Owode Police headquarters, according to PUNCH. However, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, who confirmed the incident appealed to the people of the town to remain calm over the incident, assuring them that those responsible for the killing would not go unpunished. While he promised to work with security agents to get justice for the family of the deceased. The monarch said:  “As your father, I wish to say, this is an ugly situation and it is uncalled for. I have spoken my mind to the Area Commander of Owode Police headquarters, who is here with me and I want to assure you that justice would

  Entertainment    Brain Jotter   Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has revealed that he once created content as a crossdresser. Brain Jotter explained that he, however, quit crossdressing because “it is not sustainable except you are doing it exceptionally well.” The skit maker said this when he was featured recently on Channels TV’s programme, Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. He said, “I have a friend who is advising me to start making content as a crossdresser. I’m not interested because I’ve tried it before. “There was a time I was creating content with the character Madam Ogadi in a church and the audience were applauding my performances. “So it got to my head and it was almost a niche for me. But then I realised that cross-dressing is not sustainable for me. I just don’t buy the idea because it won’t last. “People might enjoy it once or twice, but you’re not a woman. Except you are doing it exceptionally well. You can’t

  News    File Image  Not fewer than four people were killed by gunmen on Monday even as they attacked Point of Sale (POS) operators in Imo State, South East Nigeria. The incident, Newsmen gathered, happened at Ohii junction located on the Owerri – Orlu Road. According to eyewitnesses, two of the victims were said to be policemen who were on duty in the area during the unfortunate attack. A video of the incident seen by newsmen on Monday evening showed the lifeless bodies of the victims. A Facebook user, Anyaeri Bright who shared a video clip of the incident confirmed that two policemen and two civilians allegedly lost their lives in the attack,  Click here to watch video of the scene . However, it was gathered that the fleeing gunmen opened fire at the junction which claimed the lives of the victims. As of the time of filing this report, the reason for the attack had yet to be ascertained. This is even as some Point of Sales operators where attacked and monies dispossessed in parts of

  News   ...Four Days in Captivity: ABSU Deputy Vice Chancellor Remains Missing as Kidnappers Maintain Silence | #NwokeukwuMascot    Professor Godwin Emezue.    In a concerning turn of events, the family of Professor Godwin Emezue, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), is still awaiting any communication from the kidnappers after four days of his abduction.  Recall we had earlier reported  how Unidentified gunmen abducted the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU), at a filling station in Umuekwule, Amachara , Umuahia the capital city of Abia state. The news of the abduction has sent shockwaves through the academic community and the state as a whole. Professor Emezue, a highly respected educator and administrator, is known for his dedication to the development of education in Abia State. His kidnapping has raised concerns over the safety of academics and professionals in the region. The Abia State Government and security agencies have

  Sports   Recalling how Sam  Okwaraji  slumped and died in  Lagos while playing against the Angolans in a 1990 World Cup qualifier | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image  Former Super Eagles midfielder Etim Esin has charged the current national side to beat Angola in Friday’s AFCON quarter-final clash in Ivory Coast in memory of the late Sam Okwaraji. Okwaraji slumped and died on August 12 in Lagos while playing against the Angolans in a 1990 World Cup qualifier. Okwaraji, 25, slumped inside the main bowl of the National Stadium, Lagos, 10 minutes to the end of the Italia 1990 qualifier, and while the Eagles secured a hard-earned 1-0 win, the skillful player lost his life. Five fans died the same day as the fans overcrowded the 40,000-capacity stadium, filling it nearly 20,000 over, with about 4,000 others reportedly stranded outside. With the Eagles now set to face the Palancas Negras in the 2023 AFCON quarter-finals, after defeating Cameroon 2-0 in the round of 16 on Saturday, Esin, Okwara

  News    File Image  A suspected kidnapper, armed robber and cultist, identified as Abdul-Azeez Ibrahim, aka Butcher, has been arrested by the Nigeria police at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 2.30 am. Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Force, in a post on his X handle on Monday, identified the suspect as the hit man and armourer for the Neo Black Movement of Africa, aka Black Axe, in Ijebu Ode. Adejobi explained that the suspect is an extra-year student of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijebu Ode. "Police Arrest Suspected Armed robber, cultist, and kidnapper in Ogun State. Ogun State Police Command, on 27th January, 2024, at about 2.30am, arrested One Abdul-Azeez Ibrahim, aka Butcher, m, in Ijebu Ode area. "He is the hit man and armourer for the Neo Black Movement of Africa, aka Black Axe, in Ijebu Ode. He is an extra year student of Tai Solarin University of Education Ijagun Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The Ogun State Police

  Politics    File Image  Destiny Nwagwu, the Aba North State Constituency House of Assembly member recently sacked by the Court of Appeal in Lagos state, has pledged to resume his legislative duties. The judges at the Lagos Appeal court rules in favour of Hon. Aaron Uzodike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him a Certificate of Return. However, despite the court’s decision, the leadership of the Abia State House of Assembly, under Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa has refrained from swearing in Hon. Uzodike. The refusal to recognize Uzodike as the Aba North State Constituency lawmaker, even after INEC issued him the Certificate of Return, has drawn criticism from political observers and the PDP leadership in the state for failing to comply with the court’s orders. Nwagwu, explaining his determination to return to the State House of Assembly, pointed out that the Supreme Court’s ruling, which upheld Governor Alex Otti

  News   ...Ignore propaganda by security operatives, ESN do not have camp in Okigwe —IPOB | #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image   Okigwe, Imo State -The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has vehemently refuted the claims made by the Nigeria Police, Imo State command, regarding the clearance of an alleged camp operated by IPOB/ESN (Eastern Security Network) operatives in Umulolo at Okigwe and Owerri environs. In a press release issued by the IPOB spokesperson, Comrade Emma Powerful, the group accused the Nigerian government and its security agencies of spreading propaganda and collaborating with criminals. According to the statement, Powerful said that IPOB has repeatedly distanced itself from the criminals operating in the Okigwe and Owerri axis, calling them out as agent provocateurs funded by the Imo State Governor and other politicians and businessmen. The group condemned the camp and activities of these criminals, who they believe are working in tandem with a double agent based in Finl