The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday insisted that Biafra territories cover Edo, Kogi, Cross River and Bayelsa states. IPOB made the remark while faulting the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and an Igala group for condemning the inclusion of the Niger Delta and Kogi State in the Biafra territories. PANDEF had warned the…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has strongly appealed for the release of Chief Frederick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, who has been in detention since 2023. Nwajagu is facing trial over allegations that he threatened to invite members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to protect Igbo lives and property, should the Federal…
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review is currently deliberating a bill aimed at amending the 1999 Constitution to limit the number of ministers appointed by the president to a maximum of 37. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to Streamline…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has begun the export of petrol from the Port Harcourt Refinery to Dubai, shunning the local market. The Port Harcourt Refinery which began operations in November following rehabilitation shipped its first export of petroleum products to Dubai, with the company expected to load the cargo onboard the Wonder Star…
Activists are increasingly defiant against the police’s efforts to halt protests over the continued detention of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Despite claims from the Ekiti State Police Command that banning the protest was necessary to ensure public safety, activists have announced plans to demonstrate on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, and are prepared to extend…
The Federal Government has scheduled February 2025 for the national youth confab. The conference will address challenges such as unemployment, education, and political inclusion. President Bola Tinubu had announced the initiative in October, describing it as a platform for young Nigerians to contribute to policy-making and nation-building. Despite the announcement, delays in planning have sparked…
What could be best described as an emerging controversy has trailed the proposed conferment of the title of “Mayor Ndigbo” on the President of Chisco Group and Chairman Board of Trustees of the Anambra State Security Trust Fund; Chief Dr. Chidi Anyaegbu, an Anambra-born philanthropist and successful business mogul. This is coming even as a…
A Russian warship has fired at a German army helicopter over the Baltic Sea. The crew of the Russian ship fired signal ammunition at the military aircraft, the German Press Agency in Brussels reported. The Bundeswehr helicopter had been on a reconnaissance flight. It comes amid rising tensions in recent weeks between the Kremlin and…
Deji Adeyanju Declares PDP a “Dead Party” Following Ikenga Ugochinyere’s ExpulsionProminent activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), labeling it a “dead party” over its decision to expel House of Representatives member Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere while retaining controversial figures like Nyesom Wike as members. Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato North/Ideato South Federal…
Gunmen have kidnapped a journalist working with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri, Imo State, Mr Gregory Madu. Sources said Madu was kidnapped on Thursday by the hoodlums at Irete in Owerri West council area where he went to inspect land. Madu, according to the source, was recently posted to the state from…
