The News Blog

September 14, 2017

IPOB/Army clash: Abia govt extends curfew by one day

The Abia State government has extended the curfew on Aba, the commercial city of the state by one day. The state government had initially announced a 3-day dusk to dawn curfew on Tuesday, following a clash between soldiers and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. In a statement issued by Enyinnaya Appolos, Chief Press... Read More

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IPOB

September 14, 2017

Panic as armed IPOB members search buses for Hausas (WATCH)

A video of armed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) searching for Hausas in buses in the South-East has surfaced online. In the video, the IPOB members are seen armed and looking into the buses in search of Hausas. Recall that some Arewa Youth had issued a quit notice to Igbos living in... Read More

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September 13, 2017

FG orders probe of JAMB, NIMASA

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of former managements of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), over alleged poor remittances. This comes after the current leadership of JAMB remitted N5 billion to the government with a balance of N3 billion still to be remitted... Read More

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September 13, 2017

#UCL: Man City beat Feyenoord at home, Ronaldo leads Madrid on, other scores

The UEFA champions league continued today Wednesday and contrary to what might have been believed when the groups were fixed, Tottenham, in their first game with Borussia Dortmund, sent three goals into the net; with only one returned. Cristiano Ronaldo’s two goals and Sergio Ramos’ winner led Real Madrid to a 3-goal win. Manchester City... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu says “non-violent” struggle will be re-considered

The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu Wednesday, announced that his Pro-Biafra group would reconsider its “non-violent” methods – considering the launch of Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast region. This was contained in a statement, reported by Punch Newspapers. “On Friday the 15th of September 2017, the leadership of IPOB... Read More

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September 13, 2017

President Buhari did not rebuke governors for mismanaging Paris Club refund – NGF

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has downplayed media reports that President Muhammadu Buhari expressed displeasure over how state governors have ‘mismanaged’ the Paris Club refunds given to them. In a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Abdulrazaque Barkindo, the forum said while governors were doing their best to mitigate... Read More

Nigerian governors, Paris Club Refund, President Muhammadu Buhari

September 13, 2017

‘Soldiers torture men suspected to be members of IPOB’ (WATCH)

A video showing soldiers of the Nigerian Army torturing men believed to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was published online; although it was not established when the video was made. In the video, the soldiers can be seen forcing the men to swim in dirty swamp water while flogging them with canes.... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Fayose officially initiates his 2019 Presidential campaign

The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has officially declared his intention to run for President in 2019. Fayose posted an image of his campaign poster on Twitter, which reads, “solution 2019”. On August 12, the governor arrived the convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with campaign posters, telling PDP members that he is already... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Why Nnamdi Kanu is to blame for the face-off with the military – Southeast group

The South East Renewal Group (SERG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu for the tension in the region. Highlights: SERG called on Igbo leaders of thought to do the needful in calming the tension in the region. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the National... Read More

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September 13, 2017

What IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu are trying to do to Nigeria – Arewa youth

Arewa Youth, under the auspices of the Northern Youth Coalition, has claimed that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is trying to destabilize President Muhammadu Buhari’s government before 2019. Highlights: In a statement in Kano on Wednesday, during a press conference at the Nigerian Union of Journalists’ Press Centre, the... Read More

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September 13, 2017

I got a $6,000 job, sold phones in Computer Village – Mr Eazi

Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade known as Mr Eazi, in a chat on Beat FM’s Morning Rush show spoke about some of the difficulties he faced before the spotlight finally found him. Key excerpts: The singer said he ditched a lucrative job in the oil and gas sector. He also sold phones at Computer Village, in Ikeja,... Read More

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September 13, 2017

New video: Water & Fire by Bisola and Jeff (WATCH)

Following up on their wave-making new song, Water & Fire, Big Brother Naija Runners-Up, Bisola Aiyeola and ex-Project Fame West African winner, Jeff Akoh have released visuals for the new tune. Shot and directed by talented cinematographer, The Opal Eye, the video is released officially today, Wednesday, September 13 across all media platforms. The song... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Atletico Madrid “make breakthrough in negotiations” in bid to sign Diego Costa

Atletico Madrid are reportedly on the verge of signing Chelsea outcast, Diego Costa. According to Sky Sports, Diego Simeone’s side have “made a breakthrough in negotiations over Costa’s proposed move from Chelsea.” The La Liga side are in a transfer ban meaning they can sign players but are unable to register them until January. It is believed... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Nigerian Army releases emergency phone lines for Operation Python Dance II

The Nigerian Army has released call lines, social media handles dedicated for Operation Python Dance II also known as ‘Exercise Egwu Eke II.’ The army said the operation will take off fully in the Southeast from September 15 to October 2017, to check criminal activities and agitators. In a statement on Wednesday, the Deputy Director,... Read More

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September 13, 2017

‘Lagos orders interstate transporters to vacate Ikorodu road’

The Lagos State Government Wednesday, issued a seven-day ultimatum to interstate commercial vehicle operators to vacate Ikorodu Road. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, disclosed this during the inspection of inter-state bus terminals on Ikorodu road. He said that the governor, Akinwunmi Ambode toured the area on Tuesday night and was very displeased... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Serena Williams shares photo of her baby girl

Tennis star, Serena Williams has posted the first photo of her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr on Instagram, almost two weeks after her birth. Williams and her partner, Alexis Ohanian, the Reddit co-founder, welcomed their little girl on September 1. https://www.instagram.com/p/BY-7H9zhQD7/?taken-by=serenawilliams

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September 13, 2017

El-Zakzaky’s supporters march to the Human Rights Commission, demand his release

The members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) today in Abuja staged a protest march at the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to demand the immediate release of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, according to Sahara Reporters. The Shi’ite leader has been held in custody since December 2015, when his followers clashed with the convoy of the Chief of... Read More

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September 13, 2017

‘She’s free now’ – Ooni reportedly says, after he officially separated from Olori Wuraola

The elders of the family of the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Wuraola has, according to PM News, returned the bride price paid by the Ooni. The report: A source in Benin said the Ooni, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi was persuaded by the Elders to accept the bride price as a traditional way of closing... Read More

Olori Wuraola, Ooni of Ife

September 13, 2017

Youth forum urges President Buhari to create a separate Ministry for Nigerian youth

The Forum for Youth Advancement in Nigeria has said Nigerian youth deserve a ministry that will be solely for their affairs. A statement by the forum’s national president, Segun Folorunsho and secretary general, Garba Dan’Asabe, on Wednesday read, “With the recent development across the world where the youth are taking leadership roles, Nigerian youth deserve... Read More

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September 13, 2017

IDPs protest alleged diversion of relief items in Benue

Internally Displaced Persons at the International Market Camp, Makurdi, on Tuesday protested alleged diversion of relief materials by camp officials. The protest reportedly started when a truck, 2 Hilux vans, a bus and a saloon car loaded with relief materials from the camp warehouse, were about to drive out of the camp. The protesters blocked... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘house arrest’ is illegal, unconstitutional – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the deployment of armed troops in Abia state and the house arrest of Nnamdi Kanu are illegal and unconstitutional. Falana said the Federal Government must maintain law and order without going against the constitution. “No doubt, the federal government of Nigeria has the duty to maintain law and order... Read More

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September 13, 2017

NNPC inaugurates committees to rehabilitate refineries

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has inaugurated eight committees to rehabilitate the nation’s refineries. Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the corporation, said this in a statement on Wednesday by Ndu Ughamadu, NNPC spokesman. Baru charged the committees to deploy “out of the box solutions” in revamping the refineries. He said the committee could... Read More

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Aisha Alhassan Minsiter of women affairs

September 13, 2017

Women Affairs minister, Alhassan attends FEC meeting

Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan on Wednesday attended the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, started at 11am. In an interview with BBC, Alhassan had said she would support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over President Buhari if they both contest in 2019. The All Progressives... Read More

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IPOB

September 13, 2017

IPOB members, Hausa community clash in Rivers

Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday clashed with the Hausa community in Oyibo local government area of Rivers. An eyewitness, Frank said the incident left many injured from both sides. He said the incident started when the suspected members of IPOB gathered at Timber Junction awaiting other members to join… Read More

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September 13, 2017

The Big 5: Operation Python Dance 2 not targeted at Kanu; Osinbajo says “future of oil is declining”; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In response to the alleged attack on the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kana by members of the Nigerian Army, which has reportedly sparked tension in the Southeast region, the Army has said the military exercise... Read More

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September 13, 2017

I want to leave the Senate stronger than I met it – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said has said his aim is to build an efficient legislature. Saraki said this through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu yesterday. “The President of the Senate is just first amongst equals. However, what always motivates me is that drive to leave this... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Appeal Court dismisses ex-governor Shema’s application to stop trial

An Appeal Court in Kaduna has dismissed an application filed by the former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, asking the court to stop his ongoing trial by the Katsina State Government. Shema had claimed that he was not availed documents pertaining to the petition against him. The court said Shema’s application could not... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Police to deploy 21,084 policemen, 3 helicopters for Anambra polls

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said 21,084 policemen and three police helicopters will be deployed to Anambra State for the governorship election in November. Idris said this while speaking on Tuesday at the 2nd Situation Room Dialogue Session organized by the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). He stated that no group would... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Nigeria’s oil will no longer be profitable in a few years – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said Nigeria’s crude oil will no longer be highly useful in the future. He spoke during the Second National Council on Niger Delta, NCND, meeting held in Akure. He said, “Many countries are getting alternatives to oil, the development which would make the resource unprofitable in a few years.” Osinbajo... Read More

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September 13, 2017

CJN to confer SAN rank on Keyamo, Osinbajo, others

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen will confer the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on 30 lawyers on September 18. Director of Press and Information, Supreme Court, Dr Festus Akande, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He said the conferment of the SAN on the lawyers was part of events to begin... Read More

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