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Is Governor Willie Obiano, now the Mayor of Orange?

Is Governor Willie Obiano, now the Mayor of Orange?

July 29, 2019 12:08 am

By MarkAnthony Nze

For nearly one month, being the third time in the year, the Governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano has been in the United States, where he is holidaying with his wife, and almost hundred aides that journeyed with him. Obviously, the Governor went for the summer vacation, and not really any business relationship as he pretentiously presented, and this time, being summer is the sweetest period in the States.

Obiano on countless times, has proven immeasurably that he is a man that loves pleasure with passion, among his favourite kinds include frolicking with  light-skinned complexioned women, (which …

Video: Latest interview of Nnamdi Kanu on Ben TV - London

Kanu unveils latest strategy for the restoration of Biafra

July 28, 2019 10:30 am

The Supreme Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has just declared his latest master strategy as regards the restoration of the sovereign state of Biafra, and to prevent what he described as, “Fulani terror invasion” in Biafra land. This latest approach, Africa Daily News, New York gathered was developed not quite long when Kanu was visiting virtually all the states in the United States to further seek international support for Biafra’s restoration.

It is on record that the Fulani herdsmen have been looking for an avenue to infiltrate the South-East zone, which is regarded as the …

How Nigeria was sold to the British for £865,000 in 1899

How Nigeria was sold to the British for £865,000 in 1899

July 27, 2019 1:38 am

All through the 19th century, palm oil was highly sought-after by the British, for use as an industrial lubricant for machinery. Remember that Britain was the world’s first industrialised nation, so they needed resources such as palm oil to maintain that.

Palm oil, of course, is a tropical plant, which is native to the Niger Delta. Malaysia’s dominance came a century later. By 1870, palm oil had replaced slaves as the main export of the Niger Delta, the area which was once known as the Slave Coast. At first, most of the trade in the oil palm was uncoordinated, with …

Tinubu, the arrowhead that created crisis in Afenifere

Tinubu, the arrowhead that created crisis in Afenifere

July 27, 2019 12:10 am

Mr Yinka Odumakin is the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere. In this interview, he accused the former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of being one of the arrowheads that caused division in Afenifere.

On allegations and counter-allegations over the crisis There is no crisis in the Afenifere.

You can say there is a crisis in Afenifere if the members go out now and say they are starting the crisis. But those who are not members cannot come out and say there is a crisis in the group.

But is it true that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Asiwaju …

APC, the party that will eventually disintegrate Nigeria

PDP certified enemies of Ekiti people – APC spokesman

July 26, 2019 9:25 am

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has warned opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to stop propaganda against governor Kayode Fayemi.

APC also accused PDP of being enemies of Ekiti people.

“It is clear that they are certified enemies of the progress of Ekiti and their only goal is to keep the esteemed people of Ekiti State in their manufactured poverty,” Ekiti APC spokesman Sam Oluwalana said in a statement.

The APC spokesman alleged that the administration of former Governor Ayodele Fayose of the PDP plunged the state into billions of naira debt, resulting in poverty for the …

FAAC distributed ₦762.5bn to FG, States, LGs in June - AGF

FAAC distribute ₦762.5bn to FG, States, LGs in June – AGF

July 26, 2019 1:00 am

The Federal Government, States and Local Government Areas (LGAs) shared N762.5 billion as federal allocation for the month of June.

Mr Ahmed Idris, the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), said this on Thursday in Abuja, while addressing newsmen at the end of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting.

He said that the gross statutory revenue of N652.9 billion received for the month was higher than the N571.7 billion received in May by N81.21 billion.

He said revenue from Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) and Companies Income Tax (CIT) increased significantly, Value Added Tax (VAT) increased marginally while Royalties, Import and …

Demolition of Homes: U.S. shields Israel from UN criticism

July 25, 2019 11:06 am

The United States on Wednesday blocked an attempt by Kuwait, Indonesia and South Africa to get the United Nations Security Council to condemn Israel’s demolition of Palestinian homes on the outskirts of Jerusalem, diplomats said.

Israel said the 10 apartment buildings demolished on Monday, most of them still under construction, had been built illegally and posed a security risk to Israeli armed forces operating along a barrier that runs through the occupied West Bank.

U.N. officials, who had called on Israel to halt the demolition plans, said 17 Palestinians faced displacement.

Kuwait, Indonesia and South Africa circulated a five-paragraph draft …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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