We never named Peter Obi, Ike Ekweremadu, 21 others as sponsors of Pro-Biafra groups — South East activists

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South-East activists under the umbrella of International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety) and Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs) have vehemently denied naming immediate past Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, and 21 others as sponsors of Pro-Biafra groups. Intersociety and SBCHROs made the denial Sunday night in a statement in which they lambasted controversial portal Naija.com for “the wicked, scandalous and malicious publication”. While the notorious portal claimed to have sourced its story from Daily Times,…

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Trump attacks London Mayor over terrorist strike

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President Trump warned after a deadly attack in London that terrorism will “only get worse” if officials don’t “get down to the business of security for our own people” and end political correctness. “We must stop being politically correct and get down to the business of security for our people. If we don’t get smart it will only get worse,” he tweeted early Sunday. “At least 7 dead and 48 wounded in terror attack and Mayor of London says there is ‘no reason to be alarmed!’ ” Trump said in…

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The Politics Behind Dickson’s ‘Attack’ On Jonathan

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  …….on the intrigues surrounding the recent controversial outburst by Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, against the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Until lately, the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, was the ‘golden boy” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a dependable political son of the former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan and Dickson shared political links that have been very beneficial to the sitting governor from his days as the state’s commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General , and as a two-time member of the Federal House of…

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Terrorists strike again in London

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British police rushed to an incident on London Bridge on Saturday after witnesses said a van ploughed into pedestrians and one woman said she saw people who may have had their throats cut. British Transport Police said casualties were reported after an incident that may have involved a van and a knife attack, the BBC said, while the London Ambulance Service said it was sending multiple resources to the incident. Police said armed officers were also responding to an incident in the nearby Borough Market area of the city. One witness…

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Real Madrid make history as champions of Europe

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Real Madrid have made history in the European Cup yet again, winning an unprecedented second consecutive Champions League trophy. They did so by thrashing Juventus in a thrilling final at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. Juventus were strong out the blocks as Higuaín and Pjanic forced Keylor Navas into action in the 4th and then the 7th minute, but it was Real Madrid who were ahead inside 20 minutes. The goal came from a spectacular textbook counter attack finished by Cristiano Ronaldo with a cultured first-time strike past Buffon…

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Kelechi Iheanacho can become a star with regular football

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Young Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho seems to be surplus to requirements in Manchester. The Citizens boss Pep Guardiola has hardly used the Nigerian international and his agent has now stated that the 20-year-old will be moving on. In fact, the youngster’s agent stated that they are in advanced talks over a move to West Ham, reportedly worth £20million. Iheanacho’s preference is to stay in England and play regularly in the Premier League. He could prove to be a shrewd signing for West Ham. Already in his short City career,…

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Nigerian youths behave like tenants in Nigeria – Donald Duke

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Former governor of Cross River, Donald Duke has called on Nigerians, especially young people, to play a pivotal role in leadership and governance.  Mr. Duke made this call at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which held on May 30, 2017 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.  According to him, Nigerians behave like tenants in their country, thereby leaving older politicians and godfathers to take decisions on their behalf.  Themed ‘Open Governance: Improving Transparency and Accountability in Government’, the Symposium brings together leaders in politics, business, media, and more…

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FG alerts public on outbreak of birdflu in 7 states, FCT

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The Federal Government on Friday alerted the public to the outbreak of Avian Influenza or Birdflu in the FCT and seven states of the country. Dr Gideon Mshelbwala, the Director of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development raised the alert at a meeting with state Commissioners of Agriculture in Abuja on Friday. Mshelbwala listed the states affected by the outbreak to include Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Nasarawa, Plateau, FCT and lastly Kaduna, which reported a case in May 30. He said that the disease…

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Obama, EU leaders slam Trump over Paris Climate Accord

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President Donald Trump got few kudos today  for announcing United States withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, which over 190 nations have endorsed. Only Syria and Nicaragua have not signed the accord. While Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell applauded Trump “for dealing yet another significant blow to the Obama administration’s assault on domestic energy production and jobs,” criticisms for the move came right from Pittsburg, which Trump mentioned in his speech, Trump predecessor, Barack Obama  expressed regret over the pullout from a deal he was instrumental in brokering. Obama, a Democrat,…

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44 Nigerian, Ghanaian migrants perish in Sahara Desert

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More than 40 migrants from Nigeria and Ghana have died in the Sahara Desert after their truck broke down in arid northern Niger. The Red Cross said the migrants, most of whom have not been identified, died this week. According to Reuters, six survivors walked to a remote village where they said that 44 people, mostly from Ghana and Nigeria and including three babies and two other children, died of thirst, said Lawal Taher, the department head for the Red Cross in the Bilma region. Taher said  a search for…

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