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Why the Supreme Court should overturn the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) verdict
By Sonnie Ekwowusi We all foresaw the vexatious verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) delivered on 6th September 2023 (6/9 verdict). Sensing that the PEPC would thwart substantial justice, the people began erecting billboards, signboards, and posters in Abuja with the inscription: “All eyes on the judiciary.” Disturbed that the inscription was pricking their consciences and passing judgment on them, they went about pulling down the billboards and yanking off the posters.
Blasphemy: One Year After, Nigerians Demand Whereabouts Of Deborah Samuel’s Killers
BLASPHEMY: ONE YEAR AFTER, NIGERIANS DEMAND WHEREABOUTS OF DEBORAH SAMUEL’S KILLERS Exactly one year ago, on May 12, 2022, Deborah Emmanuel, a female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State was killed by Islamic extremists over blasphemy allegations against Prophet Mohammed. The 200-level student was set ablaze after she reportedly advised her classmates against posting religious contents on their WhatsApp group which was created for academic purposes.
British officials' planned visit: Nnamdi Kanu shine your eyes
Hits: 7 By Dons Eze WE have been told that officials of the British High Commission in Nigeria would be meeting the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is now in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, who disclosed this said: “about the British High Commission officials, I spoke with them too. They request to see him too after the Monday experience.
Voting In Senate: Why were South East senators on AWOL? By Dons Eze
•Senator Rochas Okorocha From the records available during the consideration of the Electoral Amendment Act in the Senate, out of 15 Senators from the South East geopolitical zone, only eight Senators were present when the Nigerian Senate voted NO to the use of electronic device to transmit election results. The other seven Senators were on (AWOL), away without leave. Only Ebonyi State had all their three Senators present and voted during the voting exercise.
Militant leader kills 6 Tompolo men in Delta
•Ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo By EMMA AMAIZE A suspected militant leader, weekend, laid ambush on the Benin River for members of Egbema Kingdom Peace Keepers collaborating with ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, to keep peace in Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State, killing six of them.
Millions gone in Ladipo market fire
Fire on Wednesday morning destroyed shops containing car accessories worth millions of Naira at the Ladipo spare parts market in Mushin, Lagos. Two firefighters were injured while putting out the blaze. The Nation learnt that the fire started around 4am. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Acting Zonal Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye said the shops affected housed vehicle air conditioners, engine oil, paints and other car accessories.
Deactivating Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho, By Dons Eze
•Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu We very much appreciate the superlative, highly professional, and skillful way our gallant security forces, had swiftly moved against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and Sunday Igboho, the Akoni Oodua of Yoruba Land, and promptly deactivated and demobilized them. Nnamdi Kanu is currently under the grips of our security operatives, while Sunday Igboho is on the run, being hunted by security agencies.
Senate passes bill to allow FCT customary court undertake criminal trials
By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to expand the jurisdiction of the Federal Capital Territory Customary Court to undertake the trial of criminal matters. The bill titled: Federal Capital Territory Customary Court Act, 2007 (Amendment) Bill, 2021, was sponsored by Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central). The passage of the bill followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.
Youths strip, rape wife of Delta chief over chieftaincy tussle
•File photo of irate youths ASABA – The wife of the Odogwu (War lord) of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom, Aniocha South LGA, Mrs. Ohai, was at the weekend stripped and raped by irate youths over chieftaincy tussle. It was gathered that over three houses, poultry and two vehicles worth over N500 million were destroyed during the attack. Also, over 12 persons were injured during the attack.
Nigeria’s pandemic of hunger, By Lasisi Olagunju
Our Minister of Agriculture is Alhaji Muhammad Nanono from Kano State. The Minister of State for that ministry is Alhaji Mustapha Baba Shehuri from Borno State. You are wondering why the two of them come from the far north? Where else do you have farmers in Nigeria except in the North East and the North West? If you sincerely desire an answer to that question, you will need to ask your president, Muhammadu Buhari.
Negotiating with bandits: Gospel according to Gumi, By Dons Eze
For the unrepentant spokesperson of bandits terrorising different parts of the country, particularly the North West, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the only solution to the incessant kidnapping for ransom takings by this group of people, would be for the federal government of Nigeria to sit side by side with these criminals, in a conference table, and begin to dialogue and negotiate the terms under which they would end their nefarious activities.
That President Buhari’s Arise Television interview
When I heard that President Muhammadu Buhari was going to talk to us through an interview with the Arise Television, I was full of expectations, and prayed that the Enugu Electricity Disappointment Company (EEDC) would not disappoint us so as to enable us listen to the Presidential interview in full. My prayer, notwithstanding, the EEDC still disappointed me, but I managed to listen to the greater part of the interview with the aid of my Genset, close by.
Buhari backs open grazing, asks AGF to recover land for herdsmen
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has given approval to the return of the open grazing practised during the 1st Republic where herdsmen used designated grazing routes to move their cattle to several parts of the country. To this end, the President said he had asked the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to begin the process of recovering land from persons who have converted cattle grazing routes for their personal use.
Akinola, popular Port Harcourt-based pastor is dead
PORT HARCOURT – The General Superintendent of Redemption Ministries Worldwide, Rev. Stephen Akinola, is dead. The news about his sudden death broke today, less than 24 hours after the death of Pastor T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). Joshua reportedly died after conducting a programme on Saturday evening. There reports that he died of cardiac arrest.
If Na To Go To War, We No Dey For NYSC! By Dons Eze
In 1973, when they came up with the idea of forcing young graduates to join the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, they said the aim was to unify the country that was so much divided in culture, language and religion. Initially, we objected to the scheme, which we considered as an unnecessary drawback, but later we agreed to make the sacrifice, if that would make Nigeria great.
T.B. Joshua’s wife takes charge as vacuum is created at Synagogue Church by sudden death - Report
•Mrs Nkechi TB Joshua Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) is a global institution where many, across the globe, seek spiritual help and supports. It goes beyond T.B. Joshua. Someone has to take charge and ensure adherents are consoled. Someone has to lead, inline with SCOAN’s administrative policy. Someone must take charge immediately and give spiritual direction on the mode of service continuity. So much spiritual and financial efforts went into building SCOAN and it cannot just waste away.
The lamentations Of Olusegun Obasanjo, By Dons Eze
•Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is in pains. He is lamenting. Obasanjo is sad. He is very bitter, worried, troubled. His heart is bleeding. The former President is disturbed about the current state of affairs in Nigeria, about the socio-economic and political challenges affecting the country.
Boom time for SMEs as Smile offers 100% discount on services
Economic adversity since the Covid-19 pandemic, as has been the lot across the world and especially in Nigeria, brings out the best or the worst in organisations. In times of adversity, forward-looking organisations rise above the fray and are distinguished by their uncommon display of leadership and empathy.
Death of army generals: Highpoint of Boko Haram war, By Dons Eze
•Late Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru With the death in plane crash of three army generals, two majors, and six other subordinate military officers, the 10-year war against Boko Haram insurgents, has reached its highpoint, its highest peak. These were high profile deaths.
GSM subscribers not required to submit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number - NCC
•Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, NCC boss ABUJA (Press Release) – The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission has been drawn to several media publications to the effect that the Commission will require Nigerians to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their phones to it from July, 2021. At no time did the Commission issue a Statement regarding the registration of IMEI by subscribers and it has no plans to do so.
Senate and non-payment of ransom to kidnappers, By Dons Eze
Henceforth, anybody who has the misfortune of being kidnapped, or any of his or her loved ones kidnapped, as a result of the rising kidnap cases in Nigeria, should simply raise his or her hands to God in prayers, ask Him to please touch the hearts of the kidnappers to release their victim(s). If God harkens to the prayers, fine, but if He decides otherwise, no problem.
The travails of Malam Nasir el-Rufai, By Azu Ishiekwene
•Gov Nasir el-Rufai The list was long and the contents harsh and threatening. The notices may have been issued separately, but they landed like a packaged digital bomb in my WhatsApp inbox. Eight unions, apart from the central body, had collectively declared war on Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai. The die was cast.
Malami: The analogy of herdsmen and spare parts dealers, By Dons Eze
•Abubakar Malami President Muhammadu Buhari is in trouble. This is because there are a lot of people who present themselves to him as his friends, but who actually are his enemies. These people do not want Buhari to succeed, because they mislead him, give him wrong advice, and put his regime in bad light before the public.
Buhari hails new era at capital market
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the historic roles of the capital market in national development and its transition into a new era of increased competitive value creation for stakeholders.
The Asaba Declaration and the future of Nigeria, By Dons Eze
At two different periods in history, Asaba was called upon to play major roles in shaping the future of Nigeria. In 1900, the British government took direct responsibility for Nigeria, and made Asaba, headquarters of Southern Province, while Lokoja became the headquarters of Northern Province.
The travails of an unemployed graduate, By Dons Eze
I was not an exceptionally brilliant student during my school days, yet, I managed to be ahead of most of my classmates, and had never descended below the tenth position in every of my class. I was a disciplined student, and had never crossed paths with any of my teachers, nor with my fellow students.
EFCC nabs fake Operatives, asks Nigerians to demand proper ID from arresting officers
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and demand proper identification from officers when confronted with the possibility of arrest. Addressing reporters on Thursday, the Zonal Head of the Lagos EFCC Office, Ghali Ahmed, advised Nigerians to always report any suspicious operation to the nearest office of the anti-graft agency.
Why is Buhari jittery over coup plotting? By Dons Eze
Why is Major General Muhammadu Buhari, a man who shot himself into limelight as a result of coup plotting, who had benefitted too much from coup plotting, be complaining about a plot to overthrow his regime? Why is he jittery? Why is he afraid? It is like a man who kills with a knife, but who will never allow a knife to come close to his neck.
Troops foil kidnap attempt, kill 1 bandit in Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani KADUNA – Troops have foiled a kidnap attempt in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one of the bandits on Friday. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan said in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. Aruwan said, “Troops and police operatives in the early hours of Friday, May 7, engaged armed bandits in the Rigachikun axis of the Kaduna-Zaria dual carriage way in Igabi LGA.
The many sins of Father Ejike Mbaka, By Dons Eze
•Rev Father Ejike Mbaka Reverend Father Camillus Ejike Mbaka who claims not only to be a priest of of the Most High God and a prophet, is also a stormy petrel, a Socratic gadfly, a social critic, a non-comformist, and a rebel with a cause. Ejike Mbaka is vocal, bold, fearless and courageous. He threads on rough paths, and swims in troubled waters. He is controversial, as well as uncompromising.
THE INSIDER: How Amaechi got Buhari to suspend Hadiza Bala Usman amid ‘cold war
Abuja – At a time when shocking news has become a daily occurrence, Nigerians got an extra dose on Thursday evening when President Muhammadu Buhari asked Hadiza Bala Usman to “step aside” as the managing director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, said this was to allow for an administrative panel of inquiry to investigate the “management”. All members of the panel were appointed by Rotimi Amaechi, the minister of transportation who supervises NPA.
Resettled IDPs ‘assist’ Boko Haram attack residents, troops in Borno
An attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday at Ajiri, in Mafa local government, was aided with the support of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the community, PRNigeria has learnt. The insurgents, it was learnt, carted away five vehicles and killed 15 Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) members, 10 civilians and 5 soldiers. Ajiri community is 20km away from Dikwa town in Borno State.
Thank God we have airports everywhere! By Dons Eze
Apart from Abia State, there is no state in Igbo land which does not boast of an airport. This is one area the Igbo will no longer complain of being marginalized. We thank God for that. We have airport at Emene, Enugu State; we have airport at Owerri, Imo State: we have airport at Asaba, Delta State; we have a brand new airport at Umuleri, Anambra State; and we have airport now under construction at Ebonyi State. Kudos to all those responsible for these airports.
Airtel launches ‘Rainmaker’ TV commercial ‘Rainmaker’ to drive superior data experience
By Funmilola Gboteku Lagos – Telecommunications giant Airtel Nigeria says it has unveiled a new television commercial, dubbed ‘The Rainmaker’, to emphasize the importance of superior mobile internet data experience. The telco said in a statement that the TV commercial starred veteran Nollywood actors like Jide Kosoko and Jude Chukwuka, among others.
What if Mbaka asked for contracts from Buhari? By Dons Eze
•Fr Mbaka and President Muhammadu Buhari Tell me your friend, and I will tell you who you are. Incompetence, plus incompetence, that’s what we have in Nigeria today. And that is the reason why the the country is sliding, not progressing, why everything is on the downward trend.
Attacks on police stations in South East: A dangerous trend
In 2009, following the extrajudicial killing, in police custody, of Mohammed Yusuf, the then leader of the Boko Haram group, what followed were incessant attacks on policemen and other security personnel, and the burning down of police stations in some parts of the North East, particularly in Borno and Yobe states. At that time, not many people were worried so far it was only the police and the security agencies that were being attacked.
Like in Idi Amin's Uganda, our Naira is in trouble
We still remember former Ugandan dictator, Field Marshal Idi Amin Dada Oumee, president-for-life, who ruled Uganda with iron fist, from 1971 till 1978, when he was chased out of the country by the combined forces of Tanzanian and Ugandan soldiers? Idi Amin was a ruthless dictator. He was a man of action, and a no-nonsense man. Idi Amin was never a pretender. He always bared his mind on everything he thought about, and according to how he understood it.
Gunmen invade bank, hoist Biafran flag in Anambra
AWKA – No fewer than 10 gunmen invaded one of the banks in Anambra on Thursday and hoisted Biafra flags after destroying vehicles in the premises. The incident happened at Abagana, Njikoka local government area around 4pm. It was gathered the gunmen shot sporadically but no one was killed The attack took place barely hours after Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, raised the alarm over alleged DSS’ plan to attack banks in South East.
Killer fruit juice: Kano confirms 10 dead, 400 hospitalised, Lagos, Cross River, Sokoto warn residents
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje The Kano State Government on Thursday said 10 people had died and 400 others hospitalised after drinking a poisonous fruit juice. The state government had month said the poisonous fruit juice claimed three lives and led to the hospitalisation of 183 others.
Fears about Ebubeagu, Eastern Security Network; By Dons Eze
•Dave Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State We have been following with keen interest, but with cautious optimism, the recent decision by the governors of the South East Zone, after their one-day meeting in Owerri, Imo State, to establish a joint security outfit for the region, which is to be known as “Ebubeagu.” While many people are hailing that decision, and saw the new security outfit as very necessary, and a timely response to the worsening security situation in the South East, others,...
FRSC promotes 10 Senior officers, 26 others
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has approved the promotion of an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal (DCM) and nine Corps Commanders (CC) to the rank of Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM). The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), ACM Bisi Kazeem, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, added that 26 Deputy Corps Commanders (DCC) were also promoted to the rank of Corps Commander (CC).
Like in Uganda's Idi Amin, our naira is in trouble, By DONS EZE
The official currency of Nigeria is the Naira. We still remember former Ugandan dictator, Field Marshal Idi Amin Dada Oumee, President-for-life, who ruled Uganda with iron fist, from 1971 till 1978, when he was chased out of the country by the combined forces of Tanzanian and Ugandan soldiers? Idi Amin was a ruthless dictator. He was a man of action, and a no-nonsense man. Idi Amon was never a pretender. He always bared his mind on everything he thought about, and according to how he understood it.
Buhari's medical tour and Nigerian doctors' strike
President Muhammadu Buhari chose the best time to embark on his frequent medical tours to London to be the period when Nigerian doctors under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) are on strike due to poor condition of service and many other unfulfilled promises by the Federal Government.
Imo prison break: Why we must reject agents of anarchy - Osinbanjo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN, along with Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of State Budget and Planning Prince Clem Agba and Senior Government Officials of the Imo State Government visit the Correctional Facility that was attacked in Imo State. 6th April, 2021.
Owerri attack: Giving dog bad name to hang it, By DONS EZE PHD
We woke up last Monday to hear that “unknown gunmen” in a guerrilla style operation, had attacked the Imo State Police Command Headquarters and the Owerri Correctional Prison, raized scores of vehicles there, and freed detained inmates in their various facilities numbering about 1,800. We were thrown aback, overawed, surprised, and dumb-founded at such an horrific incident. Who did it, and for what purpose?
Buhari's medical tour and Nigerian doctors' strike, By Dons Eze
President Muhammadu Buhari chose the best time to embark on his frequent medical tours to London to be the period when Nigeria doctors under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is on strike due to poor condition of service and many other unfulfilled promises by the federal government.
Polytechnic lecturers begin indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has commenced an indefinite strike with effect from today. The union said this followed the failure of the government to address the sorry state of polytechnics and monotechnics and the expiration of the ultimatum issued since March 2020. The action is coming less than a week after resident doctors embarked on a nationwide strike over non-payment of allowances and other issues.
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians as US places sanitisers on watch list
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians that the US has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitisers, manufactured in neighbouring Mexico, on its watch list. The information is contained in a public alert signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, and issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday.
NCDC records 50 new Covid-19 infections, 163,113 total cases
Infograph showing latest Covid-19 update in Nigeria By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced that it has registered 50 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 163,113. As at Saturday (3rd April, 2021), the public health agency recorded no COVID-19-related deaths, leaving the total fatalities in Nigeria to 2,058 deaths.
Easter celebration: The heroic friends of Jesus, By DONS EZE, PHD
He has risen from the dead.. Hallelujah!! Easter, Pascha, Passover, they all mean the same thing. In Christendom, they all symbolize the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter is the day Christians celebrate the triumph or victory of Jesus Christ over death. It marks the opening of the Kingdom of Heaven to mankind, that is, to those who are God’s friends.
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