September 2019

Court summons Okorocha over alleged breach of peace

Court summons Okorocha over alleged breach of peace

September 11, 2019 12:12 am

Imo State Magistrate Court sitting in Owerri has ordered former Governor Rochas Okorocha to appear before it on October 8, 2019, for alleged breach of public peace.

The summons dated September 5, which had the state’s attorney-general as the complainant, also ordered that Okorocha, who is now representing Imo West in the Senate, should be served “by pasting same at his Spibat residence and publishing same in any daily newspaper within the state.”

The order reads, “It is hereby ordered that the defendant appears in court on October 8, 2019 to show cause why he should not be ordered to …

Over 300 Nigerians return from South Africa today

Over 300 Nigerians return from South Africa today

September 10, 2019 11:23 pm

Over 300 Nigerian returnees from South Africa are arriving at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos today.

The first of the two batches would touch down at 1:00 p.m.

No fewer than 640 Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in the former apartheid nation are returning home following Air Peace’s offer to bring them free of charge.

Read Also: Xenophobic attacks: ‘Failure of Nigeria’s leadership’

Sources yesterday confirmed that a Boeing777 aircraft at 9:30 p.m. departed Lagos for the six-hour flight to Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for the exercise.

Spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), southwest Zone, …

British PM vows to pursue Brexit deal after new blow

British PM vows to pursue Brexit deal after new blow

September 10, 2019 11:36 am
Beleaguered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to continue his attempts to strike a new Brexit deal with Brussels, after losing yet another vote on Tuesday during a chaotic parliamentary session.

Johnson slammed the opposition for voting against his call for a snap election in the final minutes of a stormy late-night debate ahead of a controversial suspension of parliament called by the prime minister.

He said he would “strive to get an agreement” at a summit in Brussels next month — the alternative being a “no-deal” departure that critics warn would spark economic chaos.

Johnson accused his opponents of

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APC vows to appeal Ekweremadu’s victory

APC vows to appeal Ekweremadu’s victory

September 10, 2019 11:20 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will appeal the victory of former Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, at the State and National Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal in Enugu.

The Chairman of the party in Enugu State, Mr Ben Nwoye, this on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), while reacting to the judgment of the tribunal that affirmed the victory of the Senator.

The candidate of the APC in Enugu West Senatorial Zone in the Feb. 23 general elections, Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, had approached the tribunal following the return of Ekweremadu as …

Foreigners flee South Africa xenophobia attacks

Foreigners flee South Africa xenophobia attacks

September 10, 2019 11:05 am

Beverlyn Nyamakwenje was fast asleep in her home in the east Johannesburg township of Katlehong when she was woken by gunshots.

Instructed by her panicked father, the 19-year old Zimbabwean grabbed a few belongings and fled with him to a police station for safety.

“We left our bags,” Nyamakwenje said. “We only took two minutes.”

Nyamakwenje is one of around 850 people who have taken refuge in halls set up for foreigners displaced by xenophobic violence in the Joburg region, a municipal spokesman said.

The door and windows of her little home have been smashed and the rooms wrecked. Everything …

DSS, Police, IMN set for showdown today

DSS, Police, IMN set for showdown today

September 10, 2019 4:41 am

The Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) yesterday appeared set for a showdown as they traded words over the sect’s planned procession scheduled to take place today.

While the police warned that the planned religious procession by the Sheik Ibrahim el-Zakzaky-led IMN would be considered illegal in view of the fact that the organisation remained proscribed, the DSS alleged plot by what it described as some subversive groups and individuals within and outside the country to undermine national security. It warned that the full weight of the law would be brought to …

The incompetence of the Nigerian Security Chiefs

The incompetence of the Nigerian Security Chiefs

September 10, 2019 4:04 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

On countless times, the Nigerian military leadership under the All Progressives Congress (APC) thus far has clearly shown that it is collectively a body of  incompetent fellows who were in the first instance appointed Generals, given the exalted positions based on the quota system of Nigeria’s government appointment or nepotism, and not particularly on merit.

The maladministration of APC which has brought untold hardship to the masses of Nigeria has further wrecked the security structure of the country with the sort of incompetent military leadership it parades, who ostensibly are the pride of the country.

Basically, Nigeria …

We can’t stop xenophobic attacks, says South African defence minister

We can’t stop xenophobic attacks, says S. African minister

September 9, 2019 11:21 am

Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, South Africa’s Defence Minister said on Monday that the attacks against foreigners in South Africa were planned by criminals and that government can’t prevent it.

Mapisa-Nqakula who said this in an interview with eNCA, a local channel described South Africa as an angry nation and insisted that the government can’t prevent the ongoing violence.

“The reality is that we have an angry nation. What’s happening can never be prevented by any government,” she said.

According to her the death of two people during a clash in Johannesburg CBD on Sunday Sept. 8, could have been avoided but that …

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 44

Unfathomable Mercy: A full length TV drama series 44

September 9, 2019 10:52 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

 

121. INT. NGOZI’S OFFICE. DAY

The DUO of NGOZI and RITA are in the FORMER’S OFFICE having a discussion.

 

RITA

Come on girl! I can’t wait to hear the gist. You mean you actually went for the dinner?

 

NGOZI

I’m sure that’s not why you left your office this morning- just to know how I went about the dinner with ken’s parents.

 

RITA

What else girl. I want to hear it directly from you as well as see the expression on your face while you narrate the story in full details. Come on girl! I’m waiting; …

Nigerian troops lose ₦15 million to Boko Haram in ambush

Nigerian troops lose ₦15 million to Boko Haram in ambush

September 9, 2019 10:26 am
Boko Haram insurgents on Friday ambushed Nigerian troops in Damaturu, Yobe State and stole fifteen million naira and a cache of weapons, military sources told The Guardian.

A gun truck was also taken away by the insurgents.

The troops, Super Camp 3 and the 231 Battalion, came under the attack around Azare-Kamuya axis in the southeastern state.

The terrorist group allegedly fled after an immediate reinforcement from the 27 Task Force Brigade in Damaturu.

The sum of #15,492,000 was meant for the troop’s ration cash allowance on the frontlines, a source said.

Although it is unclear which faction the terrorist

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Ojukwu: Son begs Obiano, APGA to uphold father's legacy

Ojukwu: Son begs Obiano, APGA to uphold father’s legacy

September 9, 2019 3:58 am

A  member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chukwuemeka Ojukwu Jnr. has appealed to leaders and members of the party nationwide not to allow his father’s legacy go down the drain.

The first son of the late Chief Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, founder  of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)  made the passionate appeal over the weekend.

Ojukwu spoke during the first Anambra State APGA Retreat/Dinner held at Royal Garden Hotel, Nibo.

He  urged  party faithful to be mindful of where they are coming from in their dealings with the party.

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Imo tops list of 2nd batch of returnees from South Africa

Xenophobic attacks: ‘Failure of Nigeria’s leadership’

September 9, 2019 3:24 am

Vice Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Prof. Chibuzor Nwoke has said that the on-going xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa is a failure of Nigerian leadership.

Speaking with VINCENT KALU, the international relations scholar, stressed that after playing a great role in South Africa’s independence, Nigeria failed to harness the diplomatic benefits, which could have prevented the country from poking its fingers into Nigeria’s eyes

What is your view on this xenophobia going on in South Africa, where the citizens are attacking other black Africans living in their country?

It is quite unfortunate. We should look at it analytically to …

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