Breaking: CP Lagos Owoseni bows out, Edgal in

The confusion which greeted the recent redeployment of Fatai Owoseni out of Lagos State as Commissioner of Police, seems to have been settled, as Owoseni has handed over to his successor, Imohimi Edgal. Owoseni & Imohimi This came as the new Lagos CP, assured residents of round the clock security, stating that command would go all out to fight crime and criminality and ensure the safety of lives and properties. Edgar, also ordered Divisional Police Officers within state, during a briefing at the Police Officers Mess Ikeja, to report at their various divisions and provide adequate security for residents of the state during the Eid-Mubarak celebration. ‎ During the handing over ceremony which was witnessed by some senior principal officers of the Command, it was stated that at no point in time did the former CP Lagos state refuse to disobey the lawful directives of the

Re-arresting Nnamdi Kanu will jeopardize fragile peace – N’Delta group warns FG, condemns AGF’s comment

A Niger Delta Group under the aegies of the Foundation For Human Rights And Anti-Corruption Crusade, FHRACC, has warned that any moves by the Federal Government of Nigeria to re-arrest the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will not only be counter productive but will jeopardize the existing fragile peace in the country.
FHRACC National President, Alaowei Cleric, Esq, handed down the warning in statement signed and made available.
“Any moves to arrest him will not only be counter productive but it will also jeopardize the existing fragile unity of the country.”

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB are demonic, we can’t be part of them – Ijaw youths

A Niger Delta group, South South Legacy Forum has distanced the Ijaw nation from the activities of the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, stressing that the group is demonic.
The group said only a “foolhardy” will fraternized with IPOB which has the sole aim of provoking hate in “order to heighten the miseries precipitated by the forces of corruption in the land.”
Leader of the group, Frank Ogbotobo, who made the remark in a statement, also urged all Ijaw people to behave responsibly in the affairs of Nigeria.
Ogbotobo said, “It is foolhardy for the Ijaw in the Niger Delta to fraternize with demonic forces, whose sole aim is to provoke hate in order to heighten the miseries precipitated by the forces of corruption in the land.

Anambra 2017 elections: Ebube Muonso appeals to Aspirants to pursue peace ---Says next Governor of Anambra state has been revealed to me—Rev Fr Obimma, Ebube Muonso

Political party aspirants in the forthcoming Governorship elections in Anambra state have been urged to ensure they give peace a chance and avoid all kinds of violent before, during and after the guber elections.
The appeal was made yesterday by the founder and Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry Uke, Idemmili North local government Area of Anambra State, Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma, Ebube Muonso at his Blessed Iwene Tansi Parish, Umudioka, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State while speaking to newsmen.
Reverend Father Obimma as well asked them to allow the will of God to prevail in the elections to avoid His wrath even as he insisted God has revealed to him who the next Anambra Governor would be but he would not announce it until the opportune time.

NBA STAR DANIEL OCHEFU TO MAKE HIS DEBUT FOR D’TIGERS AT AFROBASKET TOURNAMENT

Nigerian born NBA player, Daniel Ochefu of the Washington Wizards will arrive Lagos this week to play for the first time in his home Country at the Senior National team, D’Tigers. The 23 year old started his career at Westtown School before finishing his studies at Downing Town East high school where he averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds per game as a junior. He went further to play college basketball for Villanova and led his team to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship, no wonder he was signed to a three year deal with the Wizards.
Ochefu and his team mates are ready to defend their AfroBasket title as defending Champions come September 8th-16th in Tunisia and Senegal.

Anambra APC Aspirants Certified With Interim Exercise

Different aspirants of the All Progressive Congress, contesting the party’s primary have expressed confidence in the exercise SO FAR.

They affirmed that the exercise has been going on smoothly without recourse to violence or manipulation by any opposition contestants.

They expressed hope that the tempo as it is observed if maintain throughout would produce a credible result in the exercise.  

Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Nigerian Journalists

Lagos – Nigeria: Thursday, 24th August 2017: Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has restated its commitment to deepen the practice of the journalism profession by creating platforms and opportunities that will empower journalists to become more adept and proficient at their jobs.

Speaking at the flag-off of the prestigious Airtel Journalism Clinic, a multi-media training designed to bridge the gap between traditional and digital journalism practice, Vice President/Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Emeka Oparah, said Airtel will continue to support interventions that will help journalists drive positive societal change through balanced and robust reporting.

Anambra Youths Mobilize 1000 Youths for Anambra Subsequent Primaries

Youths organisation under the auspices of Coalition of Anambra youths have warned aspirants planning to cause chaos during the forthcoming governoship election to stay clear from doing so or risk the wrath of the law.
They warned youths sponsored for such exercise to stay away from venues of either APC/PDP primaries or governorship election, adding that they would use force to instill discipline during the exercise.
Briefing newsmen in Awka, the State Coordinator of Coalition of Anambra Youths, Onyebuchi Okoli said the move was to complement the efforts of the security agents following the death an Anambra youth during UPP primary last Saturday.

Ebube Muonso begs Kanu pursue peace and to trade with caution, ..As over 200,000 IPOB members visit the fiery preacher

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday, led over 200,000 members to the Parish Priest of Blessed Iwene Tansi, Umudioka, Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state, Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma a.k.a Ebube Muonso for a thank you visit for upholding the truth always and for prayers.

Rev Fr Obimma who is also the founder and Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry Uke, Idemmili North local government council of Anambra State, received Nnamdi Kanu and his members appealing to them to ensure no breech of peace in whatever they do.

Anambra Guber “We Are Working Hard To Win”- Chidoka Campaign

The Osita Chidoka Campaign Organisation thanks all members of our great party the United Progressive Party (UPP) and indeed all delegates to the last Saturday's governorship primary for their overwhelming support for Chief Osita Chidoka, leading to his emergence as the UPP candidate for the November 18, 2017 Anambra governorship election.

This unmatched support for Osita Chidoka indeed goes to show without equivocation that our people still identify, value and reward the undying Biafran spirit of hard work, resilience and determination.

This campaign office appreciates the labour and sacrifices of our supporters and volunteers who accompanied our candidate as he campaigned vigorously, day and night, touring all the 326 electoral wards and the 21 local governments in the state, reaching all delegates and members of the UPP across board ahead of the primary.