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Biafra: Why Asari Dokubo is attacking me – Nnamdi Kanu

Posted by admin Biafra, Headlines, Niger Delta Monday, June 8th, 2020

By John Owen Nwachukwu Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has reacted to a recent allegation made against him by a former militant leader, Asari Dokubo. Asari, a former Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, NDPVF, had recently accused Nnamdi Kanu of collecting money from Southeast governors running into “hundreds of millions.” […]

Bishop allegedly rapes 19-year-old girl during deliverance in Delta

Posted by admin Delta, Headlines, State News Monday, June 8th, 2020

By Matthew Omonigho Detectives from the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Area Command in Warri, Delta State have arrested the Founder and General Overseer of the Victory Revival Fasting & Prayer Ministry, Bishop Elijah Orhonigbe for allegedly raping a nineteen-year-old girl (names withheld). The popular cleric was arrested on Friday, June 5, DAILY POST reports. The […]

Outrage greets Miyetti Allah’s ‘Nigeria belongs to Fulani’ comment

Posted by admin Latest Politics Monday, June 8th, 2020

National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-cultural Association, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo • CAN tasks DSS, Police on action, says Nigeria belongs to all • Group following Sardauna’s footsteps – Mbazulike Amaechi • Ohanaeze youths warn against encroachment on Igbo land • Miyetti Allah out to destroy Nigeria -S/Middle Belt leaders • Miyetti Allah advocating […]

Buhari nominates Okonjo-Iweala for new appointment

Posted by admin National Politics, Top Stories, Women Politics Monday, June 8th, 2020

By Ifreke InyangPresident Muhammadu Buhari has approved Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s nomination for the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This was confirmed by one of Buhari’s media aides, Bashir Ahmaad, on Twitter on Thursday night. The president initially nominated Nigeria’s permanent representative to WTO, Yono Frederick Agah, for the same role. However Agah’s […]

Niger Delta leaders raise alarm over Senate’s plan to truncate NDDC forensic audit

Posted by admin Legislature, Niger Delta, Senate Monday, June 8th, 2020

Leaders of the Niger Delta region under the aegis of Niger Delta Forum for Equity and Justice have raised an alarm over what they call renewed efforts by some members of the National Assembly to truncate the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari. They said the […]

Black Men as Hashtags – By Prof. Phil Alalibo

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Articles, Columnists, Headlines, NNP Columnists, P Saturday, June 6th, 2020

By Prof. Phil Alalibo | NNP | June 6, 2020 – The brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers has heightened our sense of foreboding and brought about a sober reflection on systemic racism in America. If there is any silver-lining from an event that has lessened the essence of […]

2023 in the Eye of COVID-19 – By Abiodun Komolafe

Posted by admin Abiodun Komolafe, Articles, Columnists, COVID-19, Health, NNP Columnists Saturday, June 6th, 2020

By Abiodun Komolafe | Osun State, Nigeria | June 6, 2020 | Experts have predicted that COVID-19 may remain a crisis much longer than 2022, with “up to 70% of world’s population” becoming infected. Amid this mess, elections are billed to hold in Nigeria in 2023, in line with constitutional provisions. If, in the worst-case scenario, COVID-19 subsists beyond 2022, what then does the future hold for dear country? The more reason Nigeria’s politicians, as at […]

Buhari’s Five Years in Office – By Dr. Jideofor Adibe

Posted by admin Articles, Jideofor Adibe, PhD, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), NNP Columnists, Presidency Saturday, June 6th, 2020

By Dr. Jideofor Adibe | Nasarawa, Nigeria | June 6, 2020 – May 29, 2020, marked Buhari’s five years in office – or the end of the first year of his second term in office. How has Buhari fared so far? And what is likely to be his legacy? Answering either of the above questions […]

Nnamdi Kanu promises bombshell on Asari Dokubo

Posted by admin Biafra, Latest Politics, Niger Delta Friday, June 5th, 2020

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Nnamdi Kanu has promised to release some bombshell on Asari Dokubo, leader of Niger Delta Volunteers Force. The two warlords who are leading militant groups, have been exchanging brickbats. Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra claimed he gave N20m to Dokubo, money that he said […]

Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari resigns previous appointment

Posted by admin Latest Politics Friday, June 5th, 2020

By Nsikak NseyenProfessor Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has resigned as Chairman of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD). Gambari’s resignation was contained in a statement by the Executive Director of the Centre, Amb. Abdullahi Omaki. According to him, he was resigning his appointment to avoid conflicts of […]