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Contrary to the popular opinion that the starvation policy of Awolowo executed by Nigeria was more about the total blockade of Biafra by Nigeria, the

In the run-up to 2023, which kicked off unofficially on September 19, 2020 when the renewed Ebeano platform installed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as its leader,

The Igbo spirit is not a conquering spirit, an imperial spirit or an exploiting spirit. The Igbo spirit is an Afro centric spirit, a competitive

Sir Louis died in Nkalagu, present day Ebonyi state, in 1966, just a year before the Nigerian Civil War. By the time of his death,

MESSAGE DELIVERED TO THE WORLD IGBO CONGRESS BY BARRISTER EMEKA EMEKESIRI ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 3RD QUARTER BOARD / HOD MEETING THIS 5TH DAY

Sunday, 23 August, was another tragic and cataclysmic day in Enugu, as members of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), a pro-Biafra organization committed to the

I have been asked many times what I think of Africans, here is what I think of Africans, without language and without taboos. They sell

First Igbo Medical Doctor It is on record that the first time Port Harcourt’s Igbos acted in concert and upon awareness of their common linguistic

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has threatened fire and fury against security agents who masterminding the killing of IPOB members at Emene

Are you for zoning, and you belong to a registered political party? If yes, this piece is not for you. Are you against zoning, and

1. WHEN SHE SAYS LEAVE ME ALONE, SHE MEANS HOLD ME: Most wife’s out of anger and frustration will tell you to leave them alone.

You must understand something, all Southern politicians are driven by untold degree of selfishness. While in office, they are all aspiring for the next office.

I am about to reveal something very disturbing. It’s so painful that our generation is actually in the dispensation that the prophet Isaiah was referring

I can vividly remember one adage by my primary five teacher which says; “Any good thing placed where it is not fitted to be is

By Ment Nnomeh This piece was originally scheduled for last Sunday. It didn’t fly. Editors frown at such default because it signals the requiem of

Hear this: “ We must avoid taking hasty conclusion because of what others are saying about someone else”. What people say about others, says a

Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) was not left out of the torrent of nationwide reactions on the IPOB-DSS Emene clash

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo also lent its voice in condemning what it called the killing of unarmed IPOB members. In a statement

Last Friday evening, I decided to gulp down a couple of beer bottles at a Joint before going home after a hard day’s work. Sitting

By Chief Olu Falae You know I am a leader in the South West and at the National convention, I was elected as the leader

By Dokubo Asari 1.First and foremost, Lagos is not a no man’s land..Lagos belongs to the Yoruba. In the event of any uprising the owners

Fasoranti, Adebanjo, Akintoye, Adams, Awolowo-Dosunmu, Mimiko, Adegoke, Others to Nigerian Government Ruba parent would react when their children are derailing from omoluabi ethos, topmost Yoruba

By Frank Tietie Where two or three are gathered… It is not compulsory to register a church or mosque in Nigeria. Section 40 of the

Mallam Aminu Kano, after the 1966 counter coup was a minister in the Gen Yakubu Gowon Military Government. Gowon trusted and often relied on his

By Sunny Igboanugo Ask any Nigerian what makes success. The answer is likely to be the number of houses, probably in every city in Nigeria

A US based philanthropist, Mr Afamefuna Atu on Sunday launched an empowerment foundation to cater for the needs of the indigent in Enugu State. Atu,

A man’s character is his fate. Heraclitus Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States (US), said: “Nothing can stop the man with the

She asked a question in a general group on WhatsApp. I responded to the question professionally. She tagged my response and typed: “you’re an idiot”.

1. Have a firm handshake. 2. Look people in the eye. 3. Sing in the shower. 4. Own a great stereo system. 5. If in

Please circulate this far and wide. It is a chat with Dr. Abdullahi Oluwalogbon (Heart and Utility Specialist). The transcript of the chat is given

An engineer in a car manufacturing company designs a world class car. The CEO is impressed with the outcome and praised him a lot. While

I always insist that the greatest merit for Igbos in recent times is not simply the advent of the internet on the surface! It is

Several months after the first coronavirus cases burst onto the scene in Africa, the disease seems to be spreading more slowly on the continent than

At the end, the African response and reaction to predictions of extensive calamity in the region stands out as a vital spiritual defense mechanism in

“Chinese doctors confirmed African blood genetic composition resist coronavirus after student cured,” reads the headline of 14 February 2020 article on the site Af.feednews.com. “Senou

The Arewa-Hausa Warrior Who Sold his People to Shehu Usman Dan Fodio and Perished Unsung Like a lion caged unwittingly for a noble cause I

Three days ago I left the Republic of Biafra with certain members of my Cabinet as a result of a decision taken by that Cabinet

It is no longer a secret: The officials of our local government areas (LGAs) are lousy. Except that we cannot constitutionally get rid of them,

Horton was the first modern African political thinker to openly campaign for self-government for the West African colonies and champion the cause of what he

Trump announced back in May that the U.S. would give the WHO 30 days to address concerns America has about the organization. The Trump administration

The widely orchestrated probe by the Nigerian House of Reps on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, could end up as a hoax after all.

On the face of it, the current US nationwide riot, powered majorly by the Black Lives Matter organization, in the aftermath of the recent death

RE: THE DECEITFUL PROPAGANDA FOR ZONING IN ENUGU This discourse is a “harmless” rejoinder to a recent publication by one Francis Akpa, titles as above,

By Fikayo Olowolagba Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, housemate, Lucy has disclosed that she sold ‘Boli’ [roasted plantain] in Abuja during her NYSC days. Lucy disclosed

By Fikayo Olowolagba Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has given reasons for converting to Christianity despite born into a staunch Muslim family Ninalowo who was named

The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has destroyed armed bandits’ camp in an air raid on Kagara Forest in Zamfara

For the past 10 years, Guaranty Trust Bank plc has been at the forefront of the advocacy for people living with autism. The Bank’s Orange

The coronavirus death toll in the United States has spiked again with Donald Trump conceding the pandemic crisis will get worse, as record infections in

Early on Wednesday morning in Abuja, hundreds of protesters marched on the National Assembly to demand the withdrawal of social media and hate speech bills.

Andrew Mlangeni, the last surviving anti-apartheid activist convicted with Nelson Mandela at South Africa’s infamous Rivonia Trial, has died at 95. This was the trial

The US has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, by Friday – a move described as “political provocation” by Beijing. The US

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the death of one of his closest allies, Ismaila Isa Funtua, has created a huge gap. Funtua died on

The state government had announced two weeks ago that it would cut the salaries of workers by 30 per cent for civil servants and 40

Popular rapper, Nicki Minaj, has confirmed she is pregnant. Nicki and Kenneth Petty are expecting their first child together. In a post captioned, “Preggers” Nicki

Kanye West went on a Twitter rant Monday night, claiming that wife Kim Kardashian West tried to ‘lock me up with a doctor’ following his

By Fikayo Olowolagba American rapper, T.I has called out Kanye West for his recent statement during the presidential hopeful’s first campaign rally in South Carolina. Kanye

Kayode Oyero Nigerians have criticised the acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, Prof Kemebradikumo Pondei, for collapsing during a House of Representatives Committee

According to the daily report of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, leads with 102, followed by Lagos with

By Chioma Gabriel Apex Igbo socio- cultural group,Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed optimism that an Igbo will succeed Buhari in 2023. Ohanaeze in a statement signed

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Special Adviser to the President on Anti-Corruption, Abiodun Aikomo, says the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has the power

Leke Baiyewu, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday, showed up at an investigative hearing being conducted on the alleged

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday met behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai. The

The Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Daniel Pondei, has fainted while being questioned by the House of Representatives Committee on Niger

  By Chijindu Emeruwa Professor Ndubueze Amaechi, the father of late Uzochi Ndubueze, has demanded a thorough investigation of the unfortunate death of his son in

  By Don Silas Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has disclosed that Chelsea defeated the Red Devils 3-1 in the FA Cup semi-final fixture

By Don Silas Monaco have failed with a bid to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur coach, Mauricio Pochettino, as their new manager, The Athletic reports. Monaco sacked

Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja and Obinna Odogwu, Awka Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, has contracted coronavirus. Onyeama, who disclosed this on his Twitter handle, @GeoffreyOnyeama,

By Fikayo Olowolagba David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has signed singer, Akinmayokun Awodumila,‘May D’ to his record label DMW. May D took to his

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the release of N24,6 million to the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board (ESSELB) for Bursary

The Federal and Lagos State Governments have appealed to Lagos residents to stop dumping refuse in drains so as not to jeopardise ongoing road repairs

Obinna Odogwu, Awka Member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Chinedu Onwuaso, has said that the proposed Federal University of

An ambush by suspected bandits in Katsina State on Saturday left at least 16 soldiers and officers dead and 28 others wounded. A report quoted

A civic group has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to probe allegations of misconduct against a former Managing Director

by Don Silas   Manchester United gaffer, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has reiterated his belief that his team would finish top four on the Premier League

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released guidelines to all heads of tertiary institutions for the 2020 admission exercise. The board also told

As the race for the October governorship election in Ondo State intensifies, at least 10 aspirants of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), have registered

The organisers of the Big Brother Naija, have announced major changes in the 2020 program of the reality show. This year’s BBNaija ‘Lockdown’ would have

By Nasir Ayitogo The House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) will today continue with its investigative hearing on the alleged financial

A former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has vowed not to rest until his successor, Godwin Obaseki is removed from office in the

Osagie Otabor. The Joint Campus Committee of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ondo State Axis has faulted the cancellation of 2020 West African

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), on Wednesday, led other members of the Federal Executive Council to honour a former Minister of Sports and

A presidential panel set up by the President, Major General  Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), on Monday grilled the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Road Transport Unions have adopted resolutions towards enforcing COVID -19 protocol in the post interstate transportation restriction. The

The investigative hearing which began on Monday in Abuja, was organized by the joint house committees on Finance, Banking and Currency. The Speaker of the

In response to the worsening situation of roads, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, on Thursday, issued a two-week ultimatum Federal Government

The Enugu State Government and other stakeholders in the state like the security agencies, leaders of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association and Ogbete Pharmaceutical Dealers

By Udora Orizu On the occasion of the 2020 World Press Freedom Day, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has lauded

*State losses former House of Representatives member, ex-commissioner By Ibrahim Shuaibu Professor Isa Hashim, the traditional title holder of Jarman Kano, is dead. The Jarman

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday opposed moves by the House of Representatives to pass the Infectious Disease Control Bill without recourse

The Society Committee Against COVID-19 (SOCOCOVID) has raised alarm over the alleged insistence of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to send its employees

Big Brother 2019 first runner up Mike Edwards and his wife, Perri Shakes-Drayton are expecting their first child. The couple made the announcement on Perry’s

Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has confirmed the fourth and fifth positive cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state. Umahi disclosed this

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said that there are now 40,746 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 53 countries

Organised Labour, has asked the President Muhammadu Buhari to further reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, otherwise known as petrol, to N60.

* 2 children of late infected Covid-19 now infected after threatened lawsuit * Face mask now compulsory in Rivers * Gov places caveat on Rivers

By Yusuf Akinpelu The founder of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi, and seven of his family members have tested positive for coronavirus, AIT, a subsidiary of his

An international non profit humanitarian organization, Baywood Foundation, on Thursday distributed Covid 19 lockdown palliatives to the Enugu state Council of the Nigerian Union of

1. Fellow Nigerians 2. I will start by commending you all for the resilience and patriotism that you have shown in our collective fight against

The present lockdown in the country occasioned by coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed the fraud or inadequacies in the implementation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s National

Open Statement: Time and space would not permit an inquiry of this nature to cover every single economic, financial and administrative activity of the immediate