The News Blog

September 15, 2017

Just In: DHQ declares IPOB a “militant terrorist organisation’’

The Defence Headquarters has labelled the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a “militant terrorist organisation’’ and urged parents/guardians to dissuade their wards from joining the group, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. In a statement in Abuja on Friday, the Director, Defence Information (DDI), Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, therefore, restated the commitment of the Armed... Read More

Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance II

September 15, 2017

2 killed, several others injured in fracas in Plateau – Governor

The governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong while meeting with community and religious leaders, has confirmed that two persons died during a brawl in the state on Thursday night. Highlights: Mr Lalong said several others sustained injuries and are being treated in hospitals across Jos. Confirming the incident, he said, it “took us by surprise. I call... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Gov Ikpeazu extends Aba curfew till Sunday

The governor of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu has further extended the curfew in Aba to Sunday. Reference: Tuesday 12, the governor declared a three-day curfew – after the clash between soldiers of the Nigerian Army and members/supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Thursday 14, the curfew was extended to Friday. Happening now: The curfew... Read More

Aba, Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu, Operation Python Dance II

September 15, 2017

Inflation rate drops from 18.72% to 16.01%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released a data analysis for inflation which shows that inflation has dropped for the seventh consecutive month in 2017. “Consumer price index (CPI) which measures inflation increased by 16.01% (year-on-year) in August 2017,” according to the NBS report released on Friday. “This was 0.04% points lower than the... Read More

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September 15, 2017

I’m talking with Presidency to withdraw troops from South-East – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu said he is in talks with the Federal Government to withdraw troops from the South-east. Ekweremadu in a statement on Thursday condemned the military exercise in the region. He noted that dialogue remains the best approach to solving the agitation in the region. He said, “The military siege to the... Read More

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September 15, 2017

’30 killed’ in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash

Thirty people have reportedly died after an auto accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday night. Spokesman for the Federal Road Safety Corps, Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Kazeem said the accident occurred at about 8pm at Km 95 around the Elebolo Quary Area on the Ibadan axis of... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Police arrest Alsatian dog for alleged robbery in Lagos

Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Lagos State Police Command have arrested Bullet, an Alsatian dog for alleged robbery in the Ladipo, Oshodi area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi paraded the dog at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Thursday. Inohimi said two other robbery suspects, Odunade Olajide and Adeniyi... Read More

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IPOB

September 15, 2017

Court remands 30 IPOB members in prison

Thirty members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday were remanded in prison by a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command had arrested the IPOB members for allegedly involving in violent acts on Tuesday. Nine out of the 30 persons arraigned in court were... Read More

court, IPOB, Prison, remand, Rivees, violence

September 15, 2017

The Big 5: Army not withdrawing from Abia; APC begins restructuring talks; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In a recent development, The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the streets of Aba and Umuahia in Abia. The Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, said the statement made by the governor of the state,... Read More

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Aisha Alhassan, APC, army, IPOB, Operation Python Dance

September 15, 2017

Alhassan apologises to APC over 2019 election comment

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday grilled the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan over her comment that she would support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in 2019. She arrived the party headquarters at 1:59pm, and was questioned for more than two hours. National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Bolaji Abdullahi while briefing... Read More

2019 election, Aisha Alhassan, APC, grill

September 15, 2017

No withdrawal of troops, exercise Python Dance will take off as scheduled – Army

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the street of Aba and Umuahia in Abia State. In a statement by Director Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, the army said a statement made by the governor of the state, Ikepeazu should not be misconstrued as withdrawal of troops. The statement read... Read More

Nigerian Army, python dance, troops, withdraeal

September 15, 2017

Why were you silent on Nnamdi Kanu’s calls for war? | Garba Shehu replies Ezekwesili

The Presidency has berated former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, for accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of being a tribal leader. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in a statement on Thursday. Shehu’s statement was in response to Ezekwesili’s warning to the President not to alienate the Igbos with... Read More

biafra, Garba Shehu, igbo, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Oby Ezekwesili, secession, south east

September 15, 2017

EFCC seizes 14 properties from ex-FCT minister Mohammed, son

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has seized 14 properties in Abuja, traced to former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Bala Mohammed, and his son, Shamsuddeen. The EFCC stated this in a court application filed by one of its prosecutors, Mr. Ben Ikani. The application, filed before the Federal High... Read More

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September 15, 2017

IGP meets Osinbajo over IPOB crisis

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday met with the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over the ongoing crisis in Abia State. Idris spoke with State House Correspondents after the meeting which lasted for an hour. He said the aim of the meeting was to ensure the security of all Nigerians. He said, “Obviously, one is to deploy... Read More

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IPOB

September 15, 2017

Hundreds of Biafran youth still missing, dead in Abia – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that its members in Abia and Rivers were missing after clashes with the army. IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful disclosed this to journalists on Thursday. He said some members of the group, who were detained in military barracks, had not been accounted for. Powerful stated, “Hundreds of Biafran youths... Read More

Abia, Biafran, dead, IPOB, missing, youth

September 15, 2017

FG undertaking 24 projects in Kwara, Kogi, Niger –Senate

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, Senator Kabiru Gaya, has said that the Federal Government has 24 projects in Kwara, Kogi and Niger states. Gaya spoke in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Thursday during a courtesy call on the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, by the Senate Committee on Works. He said nine... Read More

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September 15, 2017

APC panel on restructuring to begin public hearing on Sept 18

The All Progressives Congress panel on restructuring has announced that it would hold public hearing in the six geopolitical zones of the country. Secretary of the committee, Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi, announced this at a media briefing in Abuja, on Thursday. He said the hearing would commence on September 18 in Benin, the Edo State capital in... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Our senators have no honour, vision or integrity – Sagay

Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay has said senators should not be addressed as “distinguished” because they have no honour. Sagay said this while speaking in Lagos on Thursday. He said the senators have no compassion for ordinary Nigerians, adding that they have no vision or integrity. “Our current ruling... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Buhari has not disappointed me…we should encourage him – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not disappointed him. Obasanjo said this in an interview with Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international correspondent on Thursday. He said the President should be encouraged to do more and given credit for his successes. “President Buhari has not disappointed me. Yes, he is fighting corruption, he... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Alhassan appears before APC’s National Working Committee

The minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan Thursday, appeared before the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Highlights: The NWC APC summoned the minister, having said a few days ago that she would support former vice president, Atiku Abubakar in 2019, even if President Muhammadu Buhari decides to run. The minister appeared... Read More

Aisha Alhassan, APC

September 14, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts unknown – Lawyer

Nnamdi Kanu‘s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has claimed that soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) earlier today. In a statement, Mr Ejiofor accused the Nigerian Army of declaring war on Mr Kanu and supporters of IPOB. Key excerpts: “The Military has declared war on the... Read More

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, IPOB, Nigerian Army, Nnamdi Kanu, Operation Python Dance II

September 14, 2017

‘4 persons killed, 15 injured during Army raid’ – Kanu’s brother

The younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu claims four persons were killed and 15 arrested in the alleged raid of Mr Kanu’s house on Thursday by soldiers, TheCable reports. Emmanuel Kanu, also known as “fine boy”, said the soldiers did not find his brother, who was the intended target. As... Read More

Emmanuel Kanu, IPOB, Nigerian Army, Nnamdi Kanu

September 14, 2017

We are unaware of resumption scheduled for Friday, LAUTECH ASUU, other Unions say

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) chapter and other workers’ unions in the school have said they “are not aware” of the resumption scheduled for Friday. The chairman of the ASUU chapter of LAUTECH, Biodun Olaniran told Punch that the union would not honour the directives of the school. Similarly,... Read More

ASUU, LAUTECH, Osun State, Oyo State

September 14, 2017

D’Tigers through to the AfroBasket semifinals with an impressive win

The Nigeria senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers are through to the semi-final stage of the ongoing 2017 Afrobasket championship – with a 106-91 victory over Cameroon to edge closer to retaining the African title they won two years ago in Tunisia. D’Tigers won three of the four quarters in Thursday’s quarter final game. It was... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Crude oil “is getting its last years” – Kachikwu

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu says will no longer be an income resource in 10 years’ time – considering the world is moving away from oil. Dr Kachikwu said this in Abuja on Thursday while answering questions on “His Outlook for the Commodity in 2018”, Vanguard reports. According to him, 2018 looks like a... Read More

crude oil, diversification, Ibe Kachikuwu

September 14, 2017

Abia Police reassures resident of adequate security

The new Commissioner of Police in Abia, Anthony Ogbizi, has reassured residents of adequate security. Mr Ogbizi said this in a statement made on Thursday in Umuahia, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. He said that adequate security architecture had been put in place to make commercial and social activities thrive without any hitch... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Group writes Buhari, ask him to curtail the activities of IPOB

The South-East Renewal Group (SRG) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari and the United Nations alleging security threats by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Southeast Nigeria. Highlights: The group drew the attention of the Nigerian leader as well as the world body to what it termed various atrocities by IPOB members in the... Read More

IPOB, President Muhammadu Buhari, South-East Renewal Group (SRG)

September 14, 2017

Anambra election: 2baba urges youth to go out and vote peacefully

Nigerian singer, Innocent ‘2baba’ Idibia has started a peace campaign to promote Anambra governorship election on November 8, TheCable reports. Mr Idibia Thursday, inaugurated the Vote Not Fight, Election No Be War campaign. Addressing journalists in Awka, Idibia stressed the need for all to work together to prevent needless loss of lives before, during and... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Why Wike is not responding to the killing of Policemen, destruction in Rivers – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has explained why the governor, Nyesom Wike is silent on the killing of two policemen, violence and destruction of valuable property in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers by suspected members of the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). At a news conference Thursday at the state secretariat... Read More

Nyesom Wike, Rivers APC, Rivers State

September 14, 2017

PDP condemns alleged attack on IPOB members in Abia

The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged attack on suspected members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) by soldiers in Umuahia, Abia on Wednesday. Reacting to the video clip of the alleged inhuman treatment that has gone viral, the party, in a statement on Thursday said the life of every human life... Read More

IPOB, Nigerian Army, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

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