Finnish gov’t freezes Simon Ekpa’s assets, detains him in notorious maximum-security prison

By Ikenna Ngere Finnish authorities have frozen the assets of self-proclaimed Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, amid allegations of his involvement in terrorism-related activities. Ekpa, who has been in detention for several weeks, is being held at the Kylmäkoski prison, a high-security facility renowned as one of the world’s toughest prisons. The Finnish government has also […]

Tonto Dikeh alerts Nigerians to new scam method being used by fraudsters

Tonto Dikeh alerts Nigerians to new scam method being used by fraudsters By Akinyemi Olarinre Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has alerted the general public to a new scam method that some unscrupulous Nigerians employ to swindle unsuspecting masses of their hard-earned money. In a post shared on her Instagram page, she described how the fraudulent […]

I’m Yoruba, I have nothing in common with northern Nigeria – Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, has again taken a dig at Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in her recent interview, saying she identifies as Yoruba and has nothing in common with the country’s northern part. Tribune Online reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima, recently, slammed Kemi Badenoch for denigrating Nigeria in her […]

Nigerian doctor elected president of Canadian Medical Association

A Nigerian clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, has been elected as the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) president-elect. According to a statement ofmn the Association’s website, Dr. Ogunyemi, a practicing medical dermatologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and a visiting specialist in Labrador City since 2018, won the election […]

13-Year-old Syrian civil war ends as dictator Bashar Assad flees into exile

By George Oshogwe Ogbolu Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose regime has been accused of multiple chemical weapon attacks on civilians, has reportedly fled Syria after rebel forces entered the capital city of Damascus, according to Reuters. Assad, who trained as an ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom before taking over leadership from his father, Hafez al-Assad, […]

‘You have no business searching people’s bags at airport’ – Keyamo tells DSS

‘You have no business searching people’s bags at airport’ – Keyamo tells DSS By Rachel Okporu Fadoju Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the Department of State Services (DSS) are not responsible for searching passengers’ bags at airports. Naija News reports that Keyamo made this known during an interview on […]

Ghana’s former President Mahama wins re-election on third attempt

Ghana’s former President Mahama wins re-election on third attempt Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has won the country’s presidential election after his main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. “The people of Ghana have spoken, the people have voted for change at this time and we respect it with all humility,” Bawumia said […]

Burkina Faso leader sacks Prime Minister, dissolves government

By Enioluwa Adeniyi Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has dismissed the country’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela, and dissolved the government, according to a presidential decree obtained by AFP on Friday. The decree, which offered no reasons for the dismissal, stated that members of the dissolved government would “carry out ongoing […]

TYRANNY & ILLUSION: Edo, Kogi, Cross River, Bayelsa part of Biafra, against their wishes – IPOB replies PANDEF, Igala group

By Seun Opejobi The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday insisted that Biafra territories cover Edo, Kogi, Cross River and Bayelsa states. IPOB made the remark while faulting the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and an Igala group for condemning the inclusion of the Niger Delta and Kogi State in the Biafra territories. PANDEF […]

Anxiety in Anambra as Anglican Archbishop goes missing

By Ikenna Ngere Tension has gripped Anambra State following the mysterious disappearance of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, the retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi. According to Daily Post, sources reveal that the Archbishop was last seen on Friday, December 6, when he embarked on a journey to Umuchu, a community […]

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