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Nigeria Can’t Survive Another Civil War, Soyinka, Ooni Warn

January 20, 2020 10:20 am

Given the numerous challenges facing Nigeria in her quest for national cohesion and survival, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have warned that Nigeria could not survive another civil war.

They lamented that religious fanaticism and intolerance have been on the rise as some people who considered themselves privileged fanned the embers of war, adding that they confessed that they have been increasingly distressed and appalled that the hitherto harmonious co-habitation between all peoples of the nation was being eroded.

The warning was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting at …

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Anambra: One Collapse As Fire Guts Another Onitsha Market

January 11, 2020 1:12 pm
Properties worth millions were on Saturday destroyed in a fire incident at the old Automobiles spare parts Market Awada, Anambra state.

According to the Nation, one person reportedly collapsed during the incident, which occurred around 01:30: am.

The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the incident in a statement said the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.

He said the Commissioner of Police, John Abang has sympathized with the victims of the inferno.

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He said, “Today, 11/1/2020 at about 01:30: am, there was a fire outbreak

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Another Imo Community Abolishes Osu Caste System

January 8, 2020 10:30 pm

January 8th, 2020, will forever remain memorable in the minds of the people of Abba clan, consisting of four communities in Nwangele council area of Imo State. It has been clearly etched in the annals of the area as when they unanimously resolved and finally abolished the obnoxious and discriminatory tradition of Osu/Ohu or Ume caste system.

Flowing from the landmark declaration, for the first time in the community, both the freeborn (Diala) and those who had been labelled as Osu or the like came under the same roof to wine and dine.

Following the repudiation of the caste system …

Another Federal Lawmaker Dies In Dubai Hospital

January 1, 2020 9:37 am

Member representing Garki/Babura federal House of Representatives, Hon. Adamu Muhammad Fagen-Gowo, is dead.

NAN gathered that Fagen-Gowo died at the age of 74 in Dubai Hospital after battling leg problems, which he travelled for medical attention.

His death was confirmed to NAN by a relative of the deceased, Muhammad Had Inuwa(Walwala).

He said the deceased left behind 10 children and two wives.

The Federal lawmaker was elected as a member of Federal House of Representatives representing Garki/Babura in 2015 and was reelected for a second term in the 2019 general election.

Also, the chairman of the All Progressives Party in …

Another Yola Professor Kidnapped

December 19, 2019 5:39 am

Another professor at the Moddibo Adamawa University of Technology (MAUTECH) has been kidnapped.

This is the third time kidnappers would pick a professor at the university in less than three months.

A family source said Wednesday that Kayode Shogbesan, a Professor of Fishery, who is also a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Yola, was abducted on Tuesday night.

He was kidnapped around the University, located in Girei, headquarters of Girei Local Government Area, near the state capital, Yola.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, said the professor was kidnapped as he was returning home …

Another Catholic Priest Kidnapped By Gunmen In Enugu

November 26, 2019 3:17 pm

Another Catholic priest, Reverend Father Malachy Asadu has been reportedly kidnapped in Nsukka, Enugu State on Monday.

Fr. Asadu, priest of Nsukka Catholic Diocese was kidnapped along Imilike-Nsukka Road while he was said to be returning from a diocesan meeting held at Thereasa Cathedral, Nsukka.

The State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of the clergyman.

Police spokesman, Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the kidnap incident on the telephone on Tuesday said that details of the priest’s abduction were still sketchy.

Amaraizu, however, said police operatives have since commenced a manhunt for …

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Iwuayanwu: Buhari 3rd Term Supporters, Groom Another Leader

November 24, 2019 5:14 am

ELDER statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) B.O.T member, Chief Emmanuel Iwuayanwu has advised those members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clamouring for a third term tenure for President Muhammadu Buhari to rather nurture another leader, instead of according to him “embarking on a wild goose chase”.

Iwuayanwu who spoke to Sunday Sun in Owerri yesterday warned that those clamouring for the president’s tenure extension are doing themselves,  the president and the country at large no good.

“I congratulate Buhari for that decision that reinforces my confidence and trust in him, I know he is a reliable and …

Another Wedding In The Bag, As 9ice Picks Wedding Date

November 10, 2019 3:28 pm

As the festive period approaches, wedding bells have been tolling across the land, disturbing the sleep and pity parties of less lucky bachelors and spinsters who can only watch in envy as wedding procession after wedding procession waltzes past.

Pop musician Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice has got in on the act. The dude who became famous with his Gógó A song which enjoyed rave reviews and continuous airplay many months after it was released, is set to walk down the aisle with his umpteenth bride. At least this time, guests will enjoy the privilege of actually seeing the …

Another Fire Razes Building At Lagos Island Martins Street

Another Fire Razes Building At Lagos Island Martins Street

November 6, 2019 5:09 am

Barely 24 hours after a fire incident that gutted a building at 43 Martins Street in Lagos Island, another fire has been reported in the same area, this time at 45 Martins Street.

The fire occurred at around 6:30 am, according to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) spokesman Nosa Okunbor, who spoke to Daily Sun.

The building is next to the six-storey building gutted by fire on Tuesday. Okunbor explained that the LASG FIRE has assessed the fire but cannot risk going up the building due to safety concerns. Union Bank Fire Service was reportedly approached by the …

Another Fuel Tanker Falls In Onitsha

Another Fuel Tanker Falls In Onitsha

October 31, 2019 4:23 pm

ANOTHER tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) fell into a ditch along Onitsha/Enugu expressway in Onitsha on Thursday.

The tanker was said to be coming from Benin, Edo State and was heading towards Enugu when it fell into the ditch near the Chipex filling station close to Zik’s roundabout. An eyewitness said the driver lost control of the vehicle following suspected brake failure.

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The content of the tanker spilled into the culvert and police had cordoned off the area. The firefighters had already arrived at the scene of the …

We Don’t Need Another War To Actualise Biafra - Kanu

We Don’t Need Another War To Actualise Biafra – Emma Kanu

October 26, 2019 3:19 am

Younger brother of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Emma Kanu, has asserted that actualising an independent Biafra this time would not need or require fighting another civil war.

Speaking yesterday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, while reacting to the chieftaincy title of The Africa (Light of Africa) conferred on his brother (Nnamdi) on Thursday at Amakwo in Orsu Council of Imo State by a group of traditional rulers in the state, Emma, who received the title on behalf of Nnamdi, said: “The struggle for Biafra is a non-violent movement that has gained …

Another 26 FRSC Officials Arrested For Extortion – ICPC

Another 26 FRSC Officials Arrested For Extortion – ICPC

October 23, 2019 4:19 pm

Another set of 26 officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been arrested for alleged extortion of motorists in different parts of the country.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mrs Rasheedat Okoduwa, in Abuja on Wednesday.

Okoduwa said the culprits were nabbed in a joint operation codenamed “Operation Tranquility”, involving operatives of the ICPC, FRSC and the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to her, a man alleged to be the custodian of the proceeds of extortion was also arrested in Owerri, Imo, during …

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