July 2019

The leaders of Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, yesterday ordered killer Fulani herdsmen to vacate the southwest or face consequences.

Fulani herdsmen must vacate our land, Afenifere insists

July 25, 2019 1:04 am

The leaders of Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, yesterday ordered killer Fulani herdsmen to vacate the southwest or face consequences.

The group disclosed at a press briefing in Lagos that failure by the herdsmen to heed the advice could result in a confrontation with the Yoruba people.

In a statement read by one of the leaders, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the group also warned the National Assembly not to amend the Land Use Act with a view to empowering the Federal Government to allocate state lands for the controversial RUGA settlement project for herders.

Afenifere chieftains at the event included Prof. …

Wike accuses NDDC of ‘stealing’ Rivers’ ₦353 million

Wike accuses NDDC of ‘stealing’ Rivers’ ₦353 million

July 25, 2019 12:36 am

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of swindling the state of ₦353 million.

Wike, who threatened to sue NDDC, said the commission that was established to help the Niger Delta grow, had been hijacked by prominent Southsouth politicians who siphon development funds for the election.

He disclosed this yesterday when the acting managing director of NDDC, Professor Nelson Braimbaifa, visited him at the Brick House, Port Harcourt.

The governor regretted that years after the Rivers government paid N353 million as its counterpart fund to the NDDC for the construction of …

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and his truthful predictions

The most famous quotes of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu

July 25, 2019 12:02 am

The Supreme Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra(IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a man whose words command a lot of authority, and often times, virtually all he says comes to pass. His words within the years have been very prophetic. Little wonder, millions of Ndi Igbo revere him, and hold his words in very high esteem.

The following are a compilation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu most famous quotes:

“Biafra land cannot be Islamised, it’s not possible, not while I’m alive.”

“Any body who has a hand in the killing of innocent Biafrans will die regardless of who …

Kebbi Emir calls for more aids from EU, UNICEF in community

Kebbi Emir calls for more aids from EU, UNICEF in community

July 24, 2019 9:55 am

The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad, has called for more engagement with the European Union and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the area of community health development.

The emir made the call on Tuesday when he received a team from UNICEF, led by Rabiu Musa, UNICEF Communication Specialist, in his palace in Argungu, Kebbi state.

Muhammad, who commended the organisations for their various intervention programmes, said the intervention had transformed healthcare delivery system in most hard-to-reach communities in the state.

“Under the programme we have enjoyed a lot of extension and improvements in our facilities; from buildings to …

U.S. Singer O’Day, wants Obama's sperm for kids

U.S. Singer O’Day, wants Obama’s sperm for kids

July 24, 2019 9:10 am

U.S. singer and reality star, Aubrey O’Day has professed her love for former American President Barack Obama, saying that she needs him as her sperm donor for kids.

O’Day declared in a recent interview that she was now ready to be a mother but would need Obama to be her sperm donor to make her dreams come true.

“I would like to do a show about inseminating me with some brilliant man’s sperm so I can have a child,” O’Day recently told Page Six.

She further said: “Dream donor, Barack Obama.

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Court grants El-Zakzaky leave for medical attention abroad

House disagree over calls to ban Shi’ites, free El-Zakzaky

July 24, 2019 8:46 am

The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session yesterday as lawmakers were engaged in altercations over the call on the federal government to release the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shi’ite, Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky and to ban the sect.

Following the disagreement on whether or not the House should adopt a motion to that effect, the House quickly adopted a motion to withdraw into an executive session to resolve the matter.

The disagreement over freedom for el-Zakzaky, who has been in detention since 2015, despite a court order granting him bail, came …

NABDA invents technology for waste conversion to biogas

July 24, 2019 7:09 am

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has invented an Anaerobic Digestion Technology (ADT) digesters which can convert organic wastes to biogas.

The invention is spearheaded by the Environmental Biotechnology and Bioconservation Department (EBD) of the agency

Speaking at the unveiling of the prototype biodigesters and biomethane process optimisation test systems on Tuesday in Abuja, head of the department, Dr Gloria Obioh said the three modular digesters (BEGS L250, BEGS L500 and BEGS L1000) were all designed and fabricated by the scientist in the department.

She said the three sizes of the Biogas Electricity Generating Sets (BEGS) will be used for …

U.S imposes visa restrictions on Nigerian politicians

U.S imposes visa restrictions on Nigerian politicians

July 24, 2019 6:11 am

The United States Government Tuesday said it has imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerian politicians, which it said undermined Nigerian democracy.

It, however, did not name who the politicians were, their parties and specific offences.

“The Secretary of State is imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Nigeria,” the US State Department spokesman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement on Tuesday.

“These individuals have operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and undermined democratic principles and human rights.”

Nigeria’s last general elections were one of the bloodiest Africa …

I sound like Celine Dion, says Shatta Wale

I sound like Celine Dion, says Shatta Wale

July 23, 2019 9:47 am

Ghanaian music star,  Shatta Wale who is one of the African artistes to get a feature on the Lion King inspired album, “The Lion King: The Gift” curated by Beyonce is still basking in the glory of the much-talked-about feature.

The dancehall artiste while speaking during an interview has compared his voice on the track, “Already” to that of multiple Grammy award-winning songstress, Celine Dion.

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According to him, his feature on the track has not only presented him with the opportunity for more international projects but he has also …

British PM vows to pursue Brexit deal after new blow

Britain’s new leader Johnson promises to get Brexit done

July 23, 2019 9:08 am

Boris Johnson, the ebullient Brexiteer who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal by Halloween, will replace Theresa May as prime minister after winning the leadership of the Conservative Party on Tuesday.

His victory catapults the United Kingdom towards a Brexit showdown with the EU and towards a constitutional crisis at home, as British lawmakers have vowed to bring down any government that tries to leave the bloc without a divorce deal.

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Johnson, the face of the 2016 Brexit referendum, won the …

Police commissioner, others killed in Shiites protest

Police commissioner, others killed in Shiites protest

July 23, 2019 1:18 am

A fresh protest against the continued detention of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, yesterday claimed the life of a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Umar Usman. Usman was struck with a sharp object while trying to pacify the protesters. The police chief who was in charge of operations at the Federal Territory Police Command was taken to a hospital where he eventually died.

The protest by members of IMN, also known as Shiites, which began at the NITEL Junction at Wuse 2, Abuja was disrupted by armed policemen who had cordoned off the road …

No assignment, greater than preaching the gospel - Osinbajo

No assignment, greater than preaching the gospel – Osinbajo

July 23, 2019 12:42 am

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that there is no assignment greater than preaching forgiveness.

He stated this at the presentation of Felix Meduoye: The Footprint of an Apostle of Grace, a biography on the General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church, Rev. Felix Meduoye, on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Yaba.

Acknowledging the cleric’s life of humility and forgiveness, Osinbajo said, “There can be no assignment greater than preaching the gospel of forgiveness, which Maduoye has done for many years, and which has impacted lives positively.”

He urged Christians to emulate the positive lifestyle of the pastor, adding, “I …

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