The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed an audio message circulating on social media asking residents of the southeast to observe a one-week sit-at-home from July 3 to 10. The sit-at-home order, purported to have come from IPOB, with the tag #FreeNnamdiKanu, is aimed at forcing the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The audio message claimed that there will be dire consequences for anyone who ventures out on the said dates. But the media and publicity secretary of IPOB, Mr Emma Powerful, told The media …
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There was a pandemonium on Tuesday evening in Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State after a labourer reportedly stabbed a businessman, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, to death. It was gathered that the labourer, an Hausa man, was contracted by the businessman to help him offload goods in his warehouse located at the section of the market where they sell baking materials. According to an eyewitness, trouble ensued when the man was suddenly found in the pool of his own blood by his colleagues, while the Hausa man was nowhere to be found. Irked by the development, youths…
Police operatives on Monday killed a suspected terrorist and recovered a general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) in a foiled attack on Ruwan Dorawa village in Dutsinma LGA, Katsina State. According to the spokesman, Katsina State Police Command, ASP Sadiq Abubakar, the incident occurred yesterday at about 11 am. Sadiq said the suspected terrorists, wielding dangerous weapons such as GPMG and AK47 rifles stormed the village in large numbers, shooting sporadically but fortunately, police operatives were able to rescue the community from their heinous mission. “Unhesitatingly, the Area Commander, along with DPO Dutsinma Division, led a team of police operatives to the…
The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors has revealed the reason for the flood at the Trademore Estate in Abuja. The President of NIS, Surv Ibitoye Olomolatan, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of this year’s Annual General Meeting of NIS in Abuja last week. Recall that on Friday, several buildings collapsed due to flooding at Trademore. Reacting to the damage in Trademore Estate Abuja, he opined that the government should not have approved the location of the building since it is at the top of the water. He urged Nigerians to always do due diligence before acquiring properties…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command said it has apprehended one Gabriel Ekpiri, a native of Ekit Itam Akpan Obong, in Itu local government area of the state, who allegedly sold his nine-year-old son for N400,000. In a statement issued by the Command public relations officer, SP Odiko Macdon and made available to journalists in Uyo on Tuesday, the suspect was apprehended following the quick intervention of a squad on routine patrol. The PPRO said the suspect, while confessing to the crime, blamed the devil and economic hardship for his action. ”The Commissioner of Police, CP Olatoye Durosinmi has condemned…
Famous American female rapper, Belcalis Almanzar, professionally known as Cardi B, has clapped back at her husband, Offset, for accusing her of infidelity. Offset had in a now deleted post on his Instagram claimed that his wife cheated on him with a member of his “gang”. Reacting to the allegation on Twitter on Monday, she stated that Offset was accusing her of having sex with another man because he already had sex with another woman. Cardi B also urged her fans not to give a listening hearing to Offset. She said: “You can’t accuse me of the things you know…
Nigerian singer, Ekenedirichukwu Ijemba, better known as Humble Smith, has revealed that he almost took to begging in 2015 before he received a divine intervention. The 32-year-old said he had gone to a church in Lagos to solicit help but later changed his mind after he got the inspiration for his hit song, ‘Osinachi’ while in the church. Humble Smith disclosed this in a recent interview with reality star, Kimoprah on Hip TV’s Trending. He said he struggled to get into the spotlight despite executing several musical projects, including shooting a music video in London. He said, “Osinachi’, every lyric…
Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Kanu has been locked up since he was arrested and repatriated to Nigeria two years ago from Kenya. The IPOB leader was picked up over his agitation for the actualization of Biafra. Despite courts ordering Kanu’s release, the Nigerian government has refused to set him free. In a tweet via his Twitter handle on Tuesday morning, Edochie pleaded with Tinubu, who he described as a man who fought for democracy for three decades, to set Kanu free…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he cannot leave the club because he has a lot to achieve at the Emirates. Arteta was handed the Gunners’ job in December 2019 after Unai Emery was fired. Since then, he has won the FA Cup and Community Shield. This year, Arteta led Arsenal to a second-place finish, despite topping the table for over 200 days. In the off-season, Arteta has been linked with a switch to Paris Saint-Germain. But it is an offer he didn’t consider. “I can only say that I’m happy at Arsenal. I feel loved and also appreciated by…
Turkish Super Lig outfit Besiktas have tabled an offer for Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho, according to the Star. Iheanacho is among the players expected to leave Leicester City this summer following the Foxes’ relegation from the Premier League. Everton, Burnley and Nottingham Forest are among the clubs interested in the Nigeria international. Besiktas are now leading the race for his signature after establishing contact with Leicester City. The Black and Whites want to sign Iheanacho on loan, with an option to make the deal permanent. The 26-year-old was named Leicester City Player of the Season last season.