Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has accused three South-East governors and some members of the National Assembly from the region of sabotaging the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement issued by Secretary General Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo alleged that these governors and political leaders are obstructing the out-of-court settlement between the Nigerian government and Kanu due to personal interests. Ohanaeze Ndigbo warned those obstructing Kanu’s release to consider the repercussions of their actions. The statement noted that the…
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Hopes High, Nnamdi Kanu Will Regain Freedom Soon -Deputy Speaker
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu, would soon regain his freedom. The deputy speaker, who revealed that he has met with Kanu a couple of times in the Department of State Service (DSS) detention facility, said this while welcoming the recent call by about 50 members of the House of Representatives, led by Hon. Obi Aguocha, for Kanu’s release. It will be recalled that the lawmakers, reportedly led by the member…
Read MoreOne Year Anniversary: Imo Assembly Adopts 64 Motions, Passes 12 Bills
…Harps on mutual rapour with executive . By Williams Odunze The 10th Imo House of Assembly,IMHA has stated that within one year of its legislative activities, it has recorded significant achievements by adopting sixty four (64) motions and passing eight(8) bills to its credit and still counting, as the leadership of the House vowed to continue on maintaining peaceful co-existence with the executive arm of government. The Speaker of the House, Rt.Hon. Chike Olemgbe made the disclosure while welcoming Governor Hope Uzodinma to the Assembly complex for the celebration of…
Read MoreNANS, Imo Chapter, ICC Hold Grand Reception For National Vice President –Ahaneku
By Williams Odunze In recognition of his achievements for making the State and the entire Southeast region proud, the Imo State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students,NANS,in collaboration with Imo Comrades Community,ICC, decided to honor the Vice President, special duties of ,NANS, Comrade Ahaneku Nzubechi popularly known as Senior Advocate of Nigerian Students for bringing honour to the State. The Grand Reception which was held at Rockview Hotel Owerri on Saturday, was witnessed by many students across Institutions of higher learning in the State, NANS leadership, traditional rulers,…
Read MorePolice Raid Kano Emir Palace, , Sacks Sanusi’s Guards
The Police have taken charge of the security of Kano Emir’s main palace previously guarded by local hunters after Lamido Sanusi was reinstated. These hunters, called ‘Yan Tauri’, had come from various parts of the state to secure the palace following rumours that federal authorities intended to move Aminu Ado-Bayero amid the ongoing emirship dispute. Ado-Bayero, who was recently removed from his position by the state government, is now under the protection of federal security agents at the Nasarawa mini palace. According to Premium Times, security agents took control of…
Read MoreFarewell-Ugoeze Madumere: Ex-Imo Dep Gov’s Mother- Marlinda For Burial, Friday, Jun 28.
…Service of songs holds today. ..Outing service, Sun 30 All roads will lead to Achi Mbieri Autonomous community in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area as the Matriarch of Madumere dynasty, Ugoeze Marlinda Chikanele Madumere (Nee Etumadu), the mother of a former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere will be laid to rest in her husband’s compound. A release from the Madumere Royal family indicates that a Service of Songs would be held in her honour at the Palace of His Royal Highness, Eze Henry Madumere at Achi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli…
Read MoreLawmakers To Opposition Govs, Wake Up, Stop Drinking Champagnes While Your Strongholds Burn
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called upon non-All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors to stop drinking champagnes and rise to the occasion of stopping the onslaught against their strongholds. They also frowned at the silence of the Governors at the crisis in Rivers and Kano States, two opposition states. Spokesperson of the group, otherwise known as G-60, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, in a statement wondered why the opposition Governors are yet to visit and show solidarity to their counterparts in the two troubled states. “Since 2022, following his loss…
Read MoreAgitation for emancipation of Biafra has been spirit in every Igbo man –Idam
Madubuachi Idam, a vocal activist lawyer, emphasized on Saturday that the clamor for Biafra transcends the leadership of Nnamdi Kanu, the head of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and self-styled Biafra Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa. Idam underscored that the yearning for an independent state of Biafra is deeply ingrained within the spirit of every Igbo individual. In a recent interview with DAILY POST, he pointed out that while Kanu and Ekpa may represent visible faces of the movement, their methods of agitation might not sit comfortably with everyone in…
Read MoreOkonjo-Iweala Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree
The Director-General of WorldTrade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been pictured together with her husband, Ikemba Iweala and her daughter, Onyinye as she bagged a honorary doctorate degree from Oxford United. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated on her verified Twitter page; “A great honor to berecognised today by Oxford University with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.litt. honoris causa). A marvellous ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre followed by receptions at All Souls and St Johns Colleges.” She added; “With Chancellor LordChristopher Patten and Vice Chancellor Dr Irene Tracey and the…
Read MoreFubara Sacks Rivers T/Rulers Council Chairman Over Refusal To Include Gov, Deputy’s Pictures In 2024 Calendar
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has sacked the Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, the Paramount Ruler of Emohua Kingdom, over his refusal to include the governor’s pictures as well as that of his deputy in the 2024 calendar. In his place, the governor appointed Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom to lead the council. The Governor accused Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse who was appointed by his political enemy and predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who’s the FCT…
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