We’ll Attack Nigerian Police If They Attack Biafrans – Kanu
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB took to his official Facebook page to lambaste the Nigerian police on their incessant harassment on indigenes of Igboland. Citing the events at Emene Enugu, he dared the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Abdurraham on his use of force to intimidate individuals […]
The Beauty Of Igbo Culture
The Ibo or Igbo people are found in southeastern Nigeria and have many interesting customs and traditions. With a population of around 40 million throughout Nigeria, they are one of the biggest and most influential tribes. Igbos are well-known for their entrepreneurial endeavours, both within Nigeria and around the world. They possess a unique, beautiful […]
Mutiny: US Takes Action Against Malian Military
The US has taken action against Mali over the military coup in the country that led to the arrest of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and top officials of his government. The US has now suspended military aid to the West African nation. Recall that a group of mutiny soldiers had seized power and placed President […]
CAMA: President Buhari Gets Ultimatum To Revoke Assent
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to rescind his assent to the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 [CAMA 2020]. The body told him to send the legislation back to the National Assembly to address its fundamental flaws, including removal of “repressive provisions particularly sections 839, 842, 843, 844 and […]
US Clash: Iran Announces Decision On Ukrainian Plane Shot Down
Iran has announced readiness to pay compensations for the crashed Ukrainian passenger plane. Touraj Zangeneh, head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation disclosed this to IRNA news agency on Saturday. In January, Iran admitted that its military “unintentionally” shot down the aircraft. The incident occurred amid the new year tension with the United States, the first country to […]
NCDC Clears Air On Sharing ‘COVID-19 Funds’ To Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has asked Nigerians to disregard any messages from some personality claiming they are beneficiaries of COVID-19 funds. This week, several people shared screenshots of messages they received, asking them to claim up to N50,000 as palliatives from the federal government. Read Also: NCDC Reveals Why Nigeria’s COVID-19 Cases […]
Povetkin Knocks Out Whyte For WBC Interim Heavyweight Title
Alexander Povetkin knocked out Dillian Whyte with a stunning uppercut in the fifth round Saturday to shatter Whyte’s hopes of fighting for the WBC world heavyweight title next year. As the WBC’s highest-ranked contender, Whyte looked to be on course to secure a shot at the winner of the 2021 bout between heavyweight champion Tyson […]
Trump Accuses FDA Of Delaying COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
President Donald Trump on Saturday accused the US Food and Drug Administration of deliberately delaying coronavirus vaccine trials. Trump, however, pressured the man he had picked to head the agency. “The deep state, or whoever, over at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in […]
Stella Immanuel Hires Lawyer To Battle Queries From Boards
Dr. Stella Immanuel, the woman who took the world by storm in July when she claimed that Hydroxychloroquine is the potential cure for Coronavirus, has hired an Attorney to battle her queries from medical boards in the United States. Immanuel had claimed that antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and antibacterial drug, Zithromax, were effective cures for […]
United Nations Nuclear Chief Grossi Visits Iran Tomorrow
United Nations Nuclear Chief Rafael Grossi will travel to Tehran, capital of Iran on Monday for high-level talks on inspections at suspected nuclear sites, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said in Vienna. For months, IAEA inspectors have been blocked from visiting two sites where nuclear materials are suspected to have been used in the […]
Trump’s Sister Maryanne Barry Calls Him Cruel, Liar In Leaked Tapes
In leaked recordings, Donald Trump’s sister, Maryanne Trump Barry has painted an unflattering image of U.S. President, describing him as a liar and cruel. She said Trump lacks principles and could not be trusted. She is the second family member to give a character portrait of the man who is seeking re-election in November. Read […]
NGOs Collaborate To Clear Drains, Motor Parks To Avert Flooding
African Clean-Up Initiative (ACI), an NGO, on Saturday said it partnered with other NGOs to sensitise and clean up drainage in some parts of Lagos state to avoid flooding. Mr Alexander Akhigbe, Chief Environmental Officer of ACI, made this known during sensitisation and clean-up programme sponsored by Coca-cola Foundation. According to Akhigbe, the NGOs cleaned […]