Igbos Group Elect Nnamdi Kanu As New Leader

A coalition of pan-Igbo groups, the Eastern Consultative Assembly, on Tuesday, elected the detained Biafra activist, Nnamdi Kanu, as its new ‘leader’.

Kanu, who also heads a pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, is currently in detention at Kuje Prison, Abuja.

He is being prosecuted by the Federal Government over alleged offences that border on treasonable felony.

Kanu was elected leader of the ECA in absentia at a special session which held in Enugu.

Nigerian Tenants Get Mandatory List Of What To Buy For Landlord's Burial

Sometimes you see somethings and you wonder, are they okay? lol. This happened in Abia State.

NSCDC Arrests Two Teenagers in Borno Including A 15-Year-Old Pregnant Ex-Wife Of Boko Haram Commander, Mamman Nur

Operatives of the Borno State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, on Tuesday intercepted two teenage girls, including an ex-wife of the factional leader of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, Mamman Nur.

State commandant of the corps, Ibrahim Abdu, while parading the girls at a press briefing in Maiduguri, said they were suspected to have been smuggled from Sambisa forest into the town carry out suicide attacks.

Kidnapped Ondo State Monarch, Oba Joel Daodu, Released By His Abductors

Oba Joel Daodu, the Oniyani of Iyani Akoko, who was kidnapped on the 16th of April by gunmen along Owo/Ikare- Akoko highway in Ondo State, has been released.

The Oba was found walking by the roadside in Ayede-Ogbese, along Akure-Owo highway from where he was then taken to the police station. This was confirmed to Channels Television by both the Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor, Segun Ajiboye, and the spokesman for the Ondo State Police Command, Mr. Femi Joseph. 

Ikoyi Billions: EFCC Searches Peter Obi’s Apartment, Finds Nothing

The Media Aide to the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has confirmed the searching, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), of the flat occupied by the former Governor in the building in Ikoyi Lagos where the Agency last week discovered large sums of money in various currencies amounting to N13 – N15 billion.
Speaking to the press seeking confirmation of the search on Tuesday, Obi’s Media Aide, Valentine Obienyem, who revealed that the Ex-Governor is resident in Onitsha, said that the apartment rented by the wife of the former Governor was usually where Mr. Obi stayed anytime he was in Lagos.

Graphic Photos: Two Suspected Kidnappers Killed In Gun Duel With Police In Abia State

Two suspected kidnappers were shot dead during a gun duel with the police along Factory Road, Aba, Abia State on Monday, April 17. Another wounded suspect was apprehended at the hospital where he had gone to receive treatment.
According to an eye witness, the suspects had kidnapped a couple heading home from church but luck ran out on them when the wife sighted some officers on patrol and raised alarm.

Rescue Of All The Abducted Chibok School Girls May Take Years- Minsiter Of Defence Says

Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen Mansur Ali says rescuing the remaining 195 Chibok school girls held captive by Boko Haram members would take years. Recall that the sect members on April 14th 2014, kidnapped 276 students from the Government Girls College Chibok in Borno state.

Some of them have been rescued while others fled the sect's camp in Sambisa forest. According to the Minister of Defence, the rescue of the remaining 195 girls might take years.

Nigerians Deserve To Know The Owner Of The Over $50m Seized In Ikoyi - Saraki Says

Senate President Bukola Saraki, says Nigerians deserve to know the owner of the $50 million found in an apartment in Ikoyi by EFCC operatives on April 12th. In an interview with Arise TV on Tuesday, Saraki faulted the antigraft agency for not revealing the identity of the owner of the money after 7 days of discovery. He described the current situation as a circus which must stop. Read the statement after the cut:

My Haters Are My Advertisers- T.B Joshua Says

While delivering his sermon in his church over the weekend, controversial Lagos clergyman, Prophet T.B Joshua, said those who hate on him are his advertisers. According to him, those his haters who go about describing him as a devil and speaking ill about his church are only helping to advertise him.
See what he said after the cut:

Photos: US Army Veteran Killed In Imo State Has Been Laid To Rest

Nigerian US Army veteran, Chuks Okebata, who was killed by suspected gunmen at his hometown in Mbieri in Mbaitoli local government area in Imo state on January 12th, (Read here), has been laid to rest.

He was buried yesterday April 17th amidst tears May his soul rest in peace Amen. See more photos from the Funeral after the cut.

Why Would Anyone Do This To A Child?

This viral photo of a child who was made to recreate the crucifixion of Christ has been making the rounds on the Internet. This is in no way funny. Whoever did this to this child should be ashamed!

Photos: Angry Youths Attack House Of Reps Member & A Senator In Katsina State

Angry youths in Katsina state yesterday used stones, shoes, chairs and other objects to attack Senator Abu Ibrahim representing Katsina south and a member representing Bakori/Danja in the house of representatives, Amiru Tukur, at a political event organised by the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC).

The National Assembly members were in the state to receive some defecting PDP and APGA members to APC when the youths began attacking them. It took a combined effort of security officers and some security men from the governor's team to rescue them out of the scene. See more photos after the cut:

EPL Title Race Back On! As Man U Beat Chelsea 2-0 At Old Trafford!! (Match Analysis/Photos)

Tottenham fans at the end of today's match between Man U and Chelsea must have taken their dogs for a walk after a Marcus Rashford inspired side defeated Premier league leaders Chelsea 2-0 at Old Trafford, meaning Tottenham in second place are now 4 points behind Chelsea at the summit of the table.
Jose Mourinho shockingly started with their highest goal scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the bench, preferring to start youngsters Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard upfront while Chelsea suffered major blows before kick off, with Thibaut Courtois and Marcos Alonso ruled out due to injury.

North Korea Flashes Its Military Muscle In Parade As Soldiers Chant Towards Kim Jong-Un 'We Will Die For You' (Photos)

The North Korean government on Saturday showed the world how big its military has become as they carried out drills with thousands of soldiers marching in formation alongside tanks, balloons and enormous crowds to celebrate the country's 'day of the sun' holiday, a day set aside to mark the 1912 birth of Kim Il Sung, grandfather of Kim Jong Un and founder of North Korea.

North Korea Attempts To Launch Missile But Fails

North Korea tried to fire a missile it introduced few hours ago at a military parade - but the launch was an embarrassing failure after the weapon failed and blew up almost immediately. The missile which is supposed to be one of the country's new 'game-changer' intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) which was revealed to the world in a display of military might during the country's parade and celebration of the country's creation yesterday.

Photos: Senate President Bukola Saraki turbaned the Baba Adini of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria

The turbaning ceremony took place in Kwara state Saturday. Congrats to him. See more photos after the cut....

Kelly Osbourne Says Everyone Is Gay And Love Has No Gender

In an interview with LGBT magazine, PrideSource, 32yr old Kelly Osbourne disclosed that while she has never dated a woman, she is open to dating anyone regardless of gender saying one 'can't put a gender on love.' The former Fashion Police hostess said, 'You know my honest opinion? Everybody's gay. It is a strictly human thing. You can't put a gender on love. I'm open to loving anybody. It's about the person. I don't think it's about sexuality at all.'

Meningitis: Zamfara State Governor Replies Emir Of Kano

On April 5th, Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II took a swipe at the Zamfara state governor, Abdulaziz Yari, over his recent controversial statement that the current meningitis epidemic is as a result of the prevalence of immorality in the country. The Emir of Kano in a post shared on his IG page, said Yari's statement had no basis in Islam. In recent times, the monarch has been canvassing for a change in the thought process of Muslims in Nigeria, particularly towards embracing science and modern day techniques.

EFCC: Comedy Of Discoveries And Bastardisation Of The Anti-Corruption War By Jude Ndukwe

 

Ever since the whistle blowing policy of the federal government was announced in December of 2016, there has been a frenzy of activities in the anti-corruption sector of the economy. While many have been excited by these activities, others have approached the issue with deserving skepticism.

This is because a majority of Nigerian officials would always find ways of “legally” enriching themselves by circumventing government policies meant to improve the society.

We Are Determined To Continue With The Fight Against Terrorism - Buhari Says In Easter Message To Nigerians

President Buhari in his 2017 Easter to Nigerians says it is in our collective interest to live in peace because without peace, no meaningful and sustainable development can take place. Read his piece below...

I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters on the celebration of this year’s Easter. I rejoice with you on this historic occasion signifying the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, redemption over condemnation, and hope over despair. The commemoration of this special season in Christianity, is always preceded by fasting, piety, humility, penance and prayers of intercession in the build up to the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, an event which reunited man with his Creator.