By BARBARA KALU, Enugu- A notorious leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Godwin Nnamdi has been arrested by security operatives in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State. The Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who confirmed the arrest of...
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By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – Troops of Exercise GOLDEN DAWN Sector 3 have repelled an attempt by IPOB/ESN members to unleash mayhem on residents of Mgbidi and Awo Mmamma communities in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo state. The Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, who disclosed this...
No fewer than 135 entrepreneurs in Enugu State have received business start-up kits distributed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The Deputy Director, Enterprise Development and Promotion Department, SMEDAN, Abuja, Mr Gbenga Ogundeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the programme was...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – An unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), currently standing trial, runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Receiving a group under the aegis of...
The Chief Whip of the Senate. Sen. Orji Kalu, on Friday in Abuja, said that northern groups were drumming support for him to vie for president in 2023 because they found him worthy to deliver good governance to the nation. Kalu, in an interview with the News Agency of...
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu has renewed the call for Igbos to work with President Muhammadu Buhari and appreciate him for the infrastructure in the South-East. Kalu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said that supporting Buhari...
Former chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Chief Simon Okeke, has advised Anambra Governor–elect, Prof. Charles Soludo, to avoid greedy politicians if he wants to prove his governance ability and capability. Okeke gave the advice during a press briefing in his country home, Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he convened the 2014 National Conference with the intention to create an environment for Nigerians to address issues pushing citizens towards divisive politics and sowing the seeds of discord. Jonathan stated this in his remarks at the “2nd Igbo Nsukka Zik Annual Merit Award”,...
Alhaji Lawal Usman, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, has advised the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stop its current violent campaign in the South East. Usman, popularly called ‘Mr LA’ told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Zaria that...
As stakeholders mobilise for the governorship election in Anambra State, major roads and streets in Awka have been deserted. During a tour of the state capital by Channels Television crew on Friday, only a few people were seen on the streets, especially in places that used to be crowded....
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, (BCS) His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu has cancelled this week pilgrimage to his birth place Biakpan, for the annual 3-day pilgrimage billed to have held from Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 November 2021. Biakpan is...
A Lagos lawmaker from Igbo extraction, Mr Jude Idimogu, has appealed to members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to change strategy and give peace a chance on the Anambra governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IPOB agitation in Anambra and other South-east...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has claimed that recent killings, arson and destructions in the south- eastern part of the country were executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu,...
The Nigerian Army (NA) says it has uncovered the antics of sponsors of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) to peddle falsehood and disinformation to remain relevant in the South East. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in...
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has said he would contest for presidency in 2023 whether the Peoples Democratic Party will zone it to South East or not. Anyim made the disclosure on Saturday in an interview with newsmen. He said that the party was being repositioned. The former...