On Friday, Sequel to the plea by highly respected Igbo leaders, President Muhammadu Buhari said he would consider an unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently standing trial for treason, even though it runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers. Photo Credit: Punchng ThisContinue reading “Why Amaechi Said He Could Control Nnamdi Kanu If He Is Released To Him By Buhari”
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EndSARS report: US seeks justice for victims, over 75,000 sign ICC petition
Pic 25. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama (R) and the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken briefing newsmen at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday (18/11/2021) 07068/18/11/2021/Callistus Ewelike/NAN The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has said America isContinue reading “EndSARS report: US seeks justice for victims, over 75,000 sign ICC petition”
Nnamdi Kanu In Trauma Raises Alarm In DSS Custody Over Assassination Attempts
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is currently in trauma as he raises alarm over an attempt to assassinate him in the DSS custody. The IPOB leader had rejected the entire offer presented to him by the Federal Government of Nigeria to denounce Biafra and embrace Nigeria, but heContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu In Trauma Raises Alarm In DSS Custody Over Assassination Attempts”
BREAKING: I will consider request for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Buhari to Igbo leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will consider a request for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Kanu is currently standing trial for treason and terrorism. The president disclosed that such a demand “is quite heavy” but he will consider it nevertheless. He said this onContinue reading “BREAKING: I will consider request for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Buhari to Igbo leaders”
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, reacted to the report of the panel the Lagos State government set up to probe police brutality. Speaking during a meeting with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, Buhari said the federal government will take up the report after Lagos has concludedContinue reading “Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning”
Chief Of Defence Staff, Irabor Chides Lagos EndSARs Panel for making Report public
The report of the Lagos State Judicial Panel on the #EndSARS submitted on Monday has continued to generate a lot of reactions. The report which described the event of October 20, 2020 at the Lekki Tollgate as massacre indicted the personnel of the Nigerian Army in the deaths of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate. Photo credit: PUNCH The report whichContinue reading “Chief Of Defence Staff, Irabor Chides Lagos EndSARs Panel for making Report public”
I Am Frightened By This Generation – Joe Igbokwe Reacts After Chidinma Ojukwu Was Seen Leaving The Court.
Joe Igbokwe, who was the spokesperson of All Progressive Congress (APC), Lagos State chapter, and an active member, has taken to his official Facebook handle to react after Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of late Usifo Ataga, Super TV boss was seen leaving Igbosere Court earlier today. It could be recalled thatContinue reading “I Am Frightened By This Generation – Joe Igbokwe Reacts After Chidinma Ojukwu Was Seen Leaving The Court.”
Barely 2 weeks after ISIS fighters reportedly entered Nigeria, ISWAP starts to hit the army hard
ISWAP and Boko Haram have reduced the Northeast region to a terror-ravaged land, Such that it would take years for a total rebuild of the affected states. Image credit: Daily post Accordingly, the decade-long fight has rendered many children orphans, women widows and has displaced thousands of people from their ancestral homes. However, the fightContinue reading “Barely 2 weeks after ISIS fighters reportedly entered Nigeria, ISWAP starts to hit the army hard”
How ISWAP Terrorists Boldly Operate Checkpoints On Borno Roads— Commuters
The terrorist group has three checkpoints along Damboa-Biu Highway. A Borno-based teacher has disclosed that the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists are so free that they have placed checkpoints in the state. According to the resident, the terrorists have been behaving with impunity in some parts of the state, as if securityContinue reading “How ISWAP Terrorists Boldly Operate Checkpoints On Borno Roads— Commuters”
How Brig. Gen. Zirkusu was killed by ISWAP – Ndume
Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Muhammed Ali Ndume has narrated how the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, killed Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu in Borno on Saturday. Zirkusu and three other soldiers died in a battle with ISWAP on Saturday in Borno, Northeast Nigeria. Ndume said the army general died along Chibok road, whileContinue reading “How Brig. Gen. Zirkusu was killed by ISWAP – Ndume”
Nigerian army general gunned down as terrorists ambush troops in Borno
A Brigadier-General has been shot dead in an ambush by fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State. Four other soldiers were reportedly killed in the incident which occurred at Bulguma, a few kilometres from Askira town in Askira Uba Local Government Area. It was gathered that troops of 28Continue reading “Nigerian army general gunned down as terrorists ambush troops in Borno”
ISWAP on Rampage after airstrikes, Kill Military Commander, Destroy Telecom Masts
ISWAP on Rampage after airstrikes, Kill Military Commander Destroy Telecom Masts Hours after top Commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) were killed by military airstrikes, fighters of the sect have launched attacks in Askira Uba, Mulai, Ngamdu and Buniyadi in the North-East. Some of the latest casualties PRNigeria gathered included aContinue reading “ISWAP on Rampage after airstrikes, Kill Military Commander, Destroy Telecom Masts”
ANAMBRA: Over 700 persons jostle for appointments
…as Soludo receives Certificate of Return Days after former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Charles Soludo was declared as the governor-elect of Anambra State, about 700 people are said to be jostling for various appointments in his cabinet four months into his being sworn-in as governor. Our correspondent, who kept vigil inContinue reading “ANAMBRA: Over 700 persons jostle for appointments”
IPOB threatens to cripple Nigeria over alleged bias in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
IPOB accuses the FG of using Justice Nyako to keep their leader in perpetual detention without trial. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened to cripple the country because of alleged bias in the trial of the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Following the adjournment of Kanu’s case to January 19 and 20, 2022, the proscribedContinue reading “IPOB threatens to cripple Nigeria over alleged bias in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial”
Kanu’s US lawyer to drag FG before ICC over rights’ violation
Bruce Fein, the American lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu, has threatened to drag Nigeria to the International Criminal Court over alleged gross violation of his client’s rights. Fein was in court on Wednesday to monitor the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, but was denied access into the courtroom. Speaking with journalistsContinue reading “Kanu’s US lawyer to drag FG before ICC over rights’ violation”
Odili’s home raid: More controversies over police parade
The Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, paraded 14 suspects, including a self-confessed fake police officer, a lawyer, an Islamic cleric, and a journalist for alleged involvement in the October 29 raid on the Maitama, Abuja, residence of a judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. The force said the men who stormed the residenceContinue reading “Odili’s home raid: More controversies over police parade”
FG planning to replace fuel subsidy with transport palliative – Minister
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has described fuel subsidy as a major waste and a drain on the Nigerian economy,saying the government plans to replace it with transport subsidy to assuage the effect of its removal on the masses for a short period. Ahmed said this on Thursday whileContinue reading “FG planning to replace fuel subsidy with transport palliative – Minister”
Commercial drivers accuse Rivers police of illegal road blocks, extortion
Some commercial drivers operating along the Elekahia-Choba route of the East-Road axis of Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State have accused the police of illegally blocking the road and extorting them. The drivers said they face harassment from the policemen daily. The drivers, in separate interviews with our correspondent, appealed to the state CommissionerContinue reading “Commercial drivers accuse Rivers police of illegal road blocks, extortion”
Operation at Lagos airport was against touts, miscreants, says FAAN
Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria has said armed Air Force personnel did not invade the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. This is in reaction to a report by an online news platform(Not The PUNCH) that alleged that the armed personnel stormed the airport after videos exposed the corruption at theContinue reading “Operation at Lagos airport was against touts, miscreants, says FAAN”
Tension as bandits commander, Turji releases Sokoto communities to pay taxes, issues ultimatum [Full list]
Bandits operating in Sokoto State under the leadership of a notorious Commander, Bello Turji have imposed taxes to about 42 communities to pay. Deadline for the payment has also been set, according to a local media which interacted with the locals. The bandits leader, Turji reportedly relocated from Zamfara to Sokoto in the heat ofContinue reading “Tension as bandits commander, Turji releases Sokoto communities to pay taxes, issues ultimatum [Full list]”
Many Feared Killed As Bandits Launch House-To-House Raid In Buhari’s Home State
No fewer than five communities were struck by the armed men, where a yet to be ascertained number of people were either killed or injured. Many people are feared killed and properties burnt down in fresh attacks on communities in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Daily Trust reports. The attack, which reportedly beganContinue reading “Many Feared Killed As Bandits Launch House-To-House Raid In Buhari’s Home State”
Nnamdi Kanu: British Envoy in court as IPOB leader’s trial continues on Wednesday
Heather Wilkir, a British envoy, was in court on Wednesday, to witness proceedings as Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), arrived at a federal high court in Abuja to continue his trial. Kanu was escorted by heavy security and drove in at 8.10am. The IPOB leader was on October 26 re-arraignedContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu: British Envoy in court as IPOB leader’s trial continues on Wednesday”
Insider Reveals How An Officer Helped Bandits Who Attacked NDA In Kaduna As The Suspect Gets Nabbed
Armed bandits had stormed the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) in Kaduna where they carried out a deadly attack leading to the death of two officers while one was kidnapped and another one sustained some gunshot wounds. Many Nigerians were wondering what could have emboldened the bandits to invade NDA base and carry out that kindContinue reading “Insider Reveals How An Officer Helped Bandits Who Attacked NDA In Kaduna As The Suspect Gets Nabbed”
TINUBU visits site of Building Collapse in Ikoyi
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, visited the site where a building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, was accompanied by the current Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Abdullahi Sule. The PUNCH reported that the building collapsedContinue reading “TINUBU visits site of Building Collapse in Ikoyi”
EFCC: ‘Our staff didn’t take selfie with Obi Cubana’
The EFCC urges members of the public to ignore the photo. EFCC dismiss Obi Cubana’s selfie with alleged staff. (Punch) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied the claim that its staff members took a selfie with Obinna Iyiegbu aka Obi Cubana, while he was in custody. The commission stated this in a statement titledContinue reading “EFCC: ‘Our staff didn’t take selfie with Obi Cubana’”
Soldiers Turn Back Fleeing Residents In Anambra
There is apprehension in Enugu as relatives of fleeing residents of Anambra State are allegedly being turned back to their abodes by security operatives. Those affected were said to be returning to Awkunanaw, Enugu South LGA, from Nnewi in the aftermath of the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra due to begin onContinue reading “Soldiers Turn Back Fleeing Residents In Anambra”
National Assembly tackles Amaechi over Nigeria-Niger Republic rail line, others
The Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committees on Land and Marine Transport on Thursday protested against the proposal of the Minister of Transport, Chibuike Ameachi, to construct a standard gauge for the Kano-Maradi rail line while an old narrow gauge was planned for other parts of Nigeria. The lawmakers became angry when Amaechi presentedContinue reading “National Assembly tackles Amaechi over Nigeria-Niger Republic rail line, others”
Ecowas Commission calls for policies to sustain organic agriculture
Mr Ernest Aubee, Head of Agriculture, ECOWAS Commission, Abuja, has called on stakeholders to initiate partnership strategies to support ecological organic agriculture institutions and expertise in Africa. Aubee made the call while presenting a report at the end of the 3-day National Organic Agriculture Business Summit on Thursday in Abuja. He said that it wasContinue reading “Ecowas Commission calls for policies to sustain organic agriculture”
2022 Budget: Reps want financial autonomy for OAuGF
Public Accounts Committee, PAC, of the House of Representatives has mulled administrative and financial autonomy for the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, OAuGF Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Oluwole Oke who is championing the cause said the independence was necessary due the functions and sensitivity of the office. He said it willContinue reading “2022 Budget: Reps want financial autonomy for OAuGF”
24-year-old husband kills wife with scissors in Ogun, set for prosecution
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Mojiyagbe Olamilekan, for allegedly stabbing his wife, Seun Mojiyagbe, to death with a pair of scissors. The incident happened on Wednesday at the Oke-Ola area of Ode Remo in the Remo-North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP AbimbolaContinue reading “24-year-old husband kills wife with scissors in Ogun, set for prosecution”
Ikoyi building: Death toll rises as Lagos probes collapse, owner, pastor missing
The death toll in the 21-storey building that collapsed on Monday on Gerrard Road, in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State, has increased to 21. The building crumbled around 2pm when workers were on the site. PUNCH Metro had reported that many people were trapped in the rubble, including the Managing Director, Fourscore Heights Limited, MrContinue reading “Ikoyi building: Death toll rises as Lagos probes collapse, owner, pastor missing”
Nigerian Police Lied, We Were Ambushed By 150 Bandits – NSCDC
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has disputed the Zamfara State Police Command claim that a joint security team overpowered some bandits. Spokesperson for the police command, Muhammad Shehu, had said that on October 28, joint Police/Civil Defence operatives deployed along Kaura Namoda–Shinkafi Road were ambushed by suspected bandits who came in aContinue reading “Nigerian Police Lied, We Were Ambushed By 150 Bandits – NSCDC”
Nigerian Farmer Sentenced To Death For Defending Himself Against Herder In Adamawa
Zelani, 22, reportedly used his attacker’s assault dagger to stab him to death during an invasion of his farmland on October 18, 2015 in the state. A rice farmer, Kabiru Zelani has been sentenced to death by hanging for overpowering his assailant, said to be a herder. He had overpowered the herder, identified as ArdoContinue reading “Nigerian Farmer Sentenced To Death For Defending Himself Against Herder In Adamawa”
What EFCC Said About The Alleged Arrest Of Obi Cubana
On Monday, it came as a surprise to many when the news emerged that Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It was reported that the socialite arrived at the headquarters of EFCC in Abuja at noon on Monday, and that he was being interrogated for alleged money laundering andContinue reading “What EFCC Said About The Alleged Arrest Of Obi Cubana”
Tinubu demands punishment for anyone responsible for Ikoyi building collapse
Tinubu says the incident is sad and painful for all involved. Former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu [Guardian] Former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, has thrown his weight behind an order by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to probe the collapse of a 21-storey building on Gerald Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. “I endorse Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s order for an investigation intoContinue reading “Tinubu demands punishment for anyone responsible for Ikoyi building collapse”
Collapsed Ikoyi building was going for N2.85 billion per apartment
An online flyer pitched the building as “Luxury in the Sky.” It was 80 per cent completed prior to the collapse and was expected to start running in 2022. Luxury apartments in the 21-story building that collapsed on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, were being sold for $5 million (N2.85 billion at the prevailing exchange rateContinue reading “Collapsed Ikoyi building was going for N2.85 billion per apartment”
Soldiers invade Enugu community, burn houses, kill undisclosed number of youths
Soldiers of the Nigeria Army on Monday invaded Isingwu, a hamlet in Imama Village, Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State and burnt houses with an undisclosed number of youths killed for yet to be identified reasons. However, some accounts claimed the soldiers were in the community to arrest an alleged leader ofContinue reading “Soldiers invade Enugu community, burn houses, kill undisclosed number of youths”
Cattle Rustling Scandal : Coalition Of Northern Groups Wants Amotekun Proscribed
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has described the reported cattle rustling scandal involving the Ekiti commandant of the Western Nigerian Security Network, Amotekun as a vindication of their challenge to the outfit’s formation and called for its immediate proscription. One of the senior officers of the Western Nigeria Security Network, code named Amotekun, ChiefContinue reading “Cattle Rustling Scandal : Coalition Of Northern Groups Wants Amotekun Proscribed”
BREAKING: Gov Zulum Escapes Assassination Again!
Three military sources and a security source told Reuters on Saturday that a convoy transporting Borno state governor Babagana Zulum came under fire from militants this week, forcing him to cut short a trip to the northern town of Malam Fatori. According to the reports, the incident took place on Thursday, raising doubts about theContinue reading “BREAKING: Gov Zulum Escapes Assassination Again!”
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