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Nnamdi Kanu: We still await justice – Igbo group An Igbo socio-cultural association, Nzuko Umunna, has warned against the further abuse of the rights of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Independent People of Biafra, IPOB even as it expressed satisfaction that Kanu has been released after a protracted detention by the federal government. In a statement signed by the association’s Coordinator, Ngozi Odumuko, and the Secretary, Paschal Mbanefo, the group lamented the stringent conditions attached to the bail conditions of the IPOB leader and expressed happiness that it was eventually met. It thanked all those who made this possible but was also very quick to add that unless the three others, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, charged alongside Kanu were released, and all charges against all of them dropped, justice would still not have been seen to have been done. It therefore urged the federal government to take the necessary steps to respect the rights of Kanu an

Two die, others injured as building collapses in Lagos LAGOS—Tragedy struck yesterday, after part of a two-storey building under construction at NICON Town Estate, off Admiralty Way in Lekki area of Lagos, collapsed, killing two persons— Tasiu Tanko and Abdulai Usman—who were construction workers. Another worker, Yakuub, who sustained severe injuries, is still being attended to by doctors at the intensive care unit of an undisclosed hospital. That work was ongoing at the site when part of the building caved in, trapping the workers. The deceased, according to eyewitnesses, were brought out of the debris dead, while others were rescued with varying degrees of injuries.                         The building Residents of the area were said to have thronged the scene to help in rescuing those under the debris, until the arrival of rescue workers from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and policemen. General Manager, LASEMA, Mr. Adeshina Tiamiyu, who confirmed the inciden

‘ President Buhari is dying in Aso Rock’ A popular columnists and convener of Every Nigerian Do Something, ENDS, Perry Brimah has said on Friday in a statement that President Muhammadu Buhari is dying in Aso Rock, while people are compasionless about it. He however called on the masses to rise against “cabal” locking up Buhari. His statements reads thus: “There can be no denying how chronically ill president Muhammadu Buhari looks when he seldom does appear in public. The last time was last week Friday when Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai came visiting. “The videos of Buhari walking for Friday prayers bring tears to eyes. His asthenic figure now no more than skin-and-bones as he sat down for the Jummah service was heart-wrenching.                   Muhammadu Buhari “How can a people be so cold they expose a grandfather to this type of extreme stress and deprive him from his needed rest and medical expert attention by tasking him to lead the world’s most complex nation?

Why I asked for a divorce from my ex-husband Embattled Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has been explaining to whoever cares to listen why she decided to walk out of her five-year old marriage unceremoniously. Ini Edo According to the actress, she demanded for a divorce from her ex this bans because of a lot of irreconcilable differences. Contrary to reports that, her ‘barren marriage’ crashed following allegations of infidelity levelled against her by her husband, Ini Edo refuted the allegation, saying that she never cheated her husband since they got married. In a tweet, confirming breaking up with her husband, Ini Edo alleged that “There is a conscious and malicious attempt at tarnishing my image. This saga is familiar, let’s not forget the past. Thanks and God bless.” Ini Edo got married to her US-based husband, Philip Ehiagwina, about five years. The couple who lived separately for most of their marriage life decided to formally split in early August. There were reports th

Desmond Elliot begs Nollywood to save dying actor Nollywood actor and politician, Hon. Desmond Elliot, has appealed to Nollywood entertainers to help save the life of their ailing colleague, Prince James Uche, who has been suffering from kidney failure for a year plus.                           James Uche Prince James Uche who is said to be bedridden for about a year needs financial assistance to fund his medical treatment and upkeep. While calling the attention of his fellow actors to the deplorable condition of Prince James, Desmond Elliot appealed for their prompt support so as to save his life.

Police search for officer who vowed to kill 200 if President dies The police said it has commenced an investigation to first determine if the 'Buhari fanatic' is indeed a police man         Inusa Saidu Biu has vowed to kill A manhunt is said to be underway for the riot policeman who threatened to kill 200 » persons if President Muhammadu Buhari dies. The officer, Inusa Saidu Biu, made the statement in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 25. The Nigeria Police Force had in a statement on Wednesday said it is investigating matter. In the post, Biu claimed that the 'enemies' of the President are orchestrating his (Buhari) death. He wrote, "After they poisoned him, God did not let him die; Buhari, the cat with nine lives. Now they want him to resign so that they would continue to steal our ‘yam’ (treasury). No way; your enemies will die like mosquitoes before you, including those who are commenting negatively. Shege ya buro uba, Zamu ci uwaku. If Buhari dies

Judge gives Nnamdi Kanu 12 conditions for bail                           Nnamdi Kaun The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday admitted the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to bail on health grounds. In a brief ruling, Justice Binta Nyako, said that she was convinced that Kanu was ill and needed more medical attention than the Nigerian Prisons was giving him. “The first defendant, Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed to the court for bail based on health grounds and it is only the living that can stand trial. “So I am minded to grant him bail so that he can attend to his health and face his trial alive,” Justice Nyako said. She, however, gave 12 conditions which Mr. Kanu must fulfill to be released on bail, and to continue to enjoy the temporary freedom. The conditions are: — Mr. Kanu must not hold rallies. — He must not grant interviews. — He must not be in a crowd of more than 10 people. — He must provide three sureties in the sum of N100 million ea

APC governors meet Oyegun, defend Buhari's absence from FEC meeting APC governors and President Buhari Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have said that it was not compulsory for President Muhammadu Buhari to preside over the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. Governor Nasir El- Rufai of Kaduna State made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, while addressing journalists on the outcome of the governors’ meeting with members of the APC National Working Committee, NWC. He also said the constitution made provision for the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, to preside over such meeting in the president`s absence. Mr. El- Rufai, who was reacting to speculations that President Buhari could not attend the FEC meeting for the third consecutive time because he was ill, said the governors were not bothered by such speculations. “We are not worried yet and have no reason to be worried, but we however, urge Nigerians to continue to pray for the pre

Buhari's blame game: On whose table does the buck stop?  A member of the faculty ofthe Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr Jack Amaso has decried the attitude of President Muhammadu Buhari, who he says always blame others for his shortcomings.Read below:"Buhari suspended my father because he is Christian, he only wants Muslims in his cabinet,''Babachir’s son allegedly claims.It is sad when people give excuses for their incompetence, especially with religion. It is also sad when we sit in judgement and refuse to acknowledge those who should get the credit.The credit for the suspension of the SGF goes to the Senate,but because many are biased by propaganda, they refuse to see the truth. President Buhari I (right) suspended Babachir Lawal (left) last week as the SGF It was the Senate that called for the probe, not Buhari, rather Buhari was covering up Lawal, honour demands that, the credit be given to the Senate andsenators like Shehu Sani, who said Buhari was fig

Evans, Nigeria’s most dreaded kidnap kingpin on the loose •Gang targets 1m euro ransom •Victims spend months in hideout •Why police have failed to arrest him His name resonates, like an octopus, across criminal circles all over the country. His colleagues in crime hold him with awe and utmost regard because of his exploits. Security agencies in the country dread him. He is simply Evans which may not be his real name. That is just what he has succeeded in making nosy security operatives believe in. Any other thing about him remains in the realm of conjecture. His operational stratagem and manipulation beat security men with ease. The two faces was suspected to be Evans Evans has continued to terrorize the popular Festac, Amuwo-Odofin and the environs for years. His victims are vast and they vary. His gang seems to be the most dreaded, crafty and appears to be the most organised criminal outfit in the country so far. Both the police, operatives of the State Security Service, SS

Police arrest wanted Boko Haram militant in Bauchi  Bauchi police has arrested a Boko Haram fighter known as Mohammed Nafiu- Nafiu has been declared wanted by theNigerian military and was arrested alongside other criminals in Bauchi- He onfessed to have killed over 150 people in Borno stateThe Bauchi state police command has arrested one Mohammed Nafiu, a Boko Haram militant, already declared wantedby the military.This was disclosed by Garba Umar, Bauchi state commissioner of police, onThursday, April 20, NAN reports.Umar announced the arrest of the suspected terrorist alongside other criminals in Bauchi.According to him, 25-year-old Nafiu wasarrested on April 12 at Tama Village in Toro local government area, Bauchi state. Police arrest wanted Boko Haram militant in Bauchi He added that the suspect being 176th on the wanted list of Nigerian Army wasarrested following intelligence report.Umar said the suspect had fled from Sambisa Forest following the flushing out of the terroris

Man, 25, who never set foot in class builds helicopter from scratch (photos) Fredrick Onyango has built what could be Kenya’s first ever home-made chopper- Strangely, Onyango never saw the inside of classroom and can barely write- He claims he started his life as a streetboy. How did he build a helicopter? an illiterate 25 year old Kenyan man from Kisumu County has become the talk of the city after he single-handedly built a helicopter.Interestingly, Fredrick Onyango has zero classroom experience. It is being alleged that he can barely put words together to complete a sentence in writing. But that has not stopped him from pursuing his dreams.“I came to Nairobi about 10 years ago and started life as street boy. Along the way, I developed skills in electronics and other stuff,”says Onyango. Kenyan man builds a helicopter from scratch. His helicopter, which is being engineered somewhere along Quarry Road in Ngara, is reportedly undergoing final touches.Sources privy to the peculiar

Catholic priest sacked after he was discovered to have 2 wives Parishioners at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Kakuri parish in Kaduna state were left in shock when they got to know that their 54-year-old parish priest, Very Reverend Father Peter Zuni, was married to two women. this case negates the doctrine of the Catholic church. Only unmarried men are ordained into the priesthood and they are to swear an oath of celibacy.Very Reverend Father Peter ZuniThe  Sun reports that although one of the two wives was late, the second wife who is still alive and has a baby for the priest, blew the whistle about three weeks ago. When some of the parishioners were interviewed, they confirmed the report, which they said was initially thought to be mere rumour.One of them who spoke on the condition of anonymity revealed that the case of the priest who had children from two women had gone to the Bishop of Kaduna Archdiocese, Bishop Ndagoso Manoso. And that in order to help cover up for th

Man attacked by flying snake while enjoying his motorbike ride (photo)  A flying snake attacks man riding a motorbike- Victim encountered the lethal reptile as he rode through the jungle Footage of the incident shows scared man looking around after escaping the bite A Thailand man has his God to thank after he narrowly escaped lethal bite from a flying snake that emerged from nowhere to attack him as he rode his bike through the jungle.The unnamed man was enjoying his ride through the mountains in Lampang,north of Thailand, when he encounteredthe unforgiving serpent.Footage of the incident shows a flying reptile leap towards the motorbike as the rider quickly lifts both of his legs up in the air in desperate attempt to avoid the oncoming bite. Luckily, the man escapes unhurt. He, however, looks terrified as he takes numerous glances back and sideways as if the deadly snake was still after his life.A few minutes later, the man continues with his ride as if nothing happened after

7 biggest political fights that have caused tension in Nigeria Though the average Nigeria politician would want to deny it, many citizens have the impression that politics is not meant for the faint-hearted. It is a game of serious opposition and personal interest as seen in the constant 'war' between former friends. Here are some of such cases: Buhari versus Saraki and 6 biggest political fight in Nigeria                                                             Buhari and Saraki It us not easy to be a politician in Nigeria. It is even a bigger task being a political leader in the country. The citizens have continued to watch with utmost amazement as the executive arm of the government led by President Muhammadu Buhari and the senate led by Bukola Saraki continue to throw 'mud' at each other. The President is now prepared to make peace with lawmakers, but with this peace help the country.                                                        El-Rufai

                     New ki killer ller insect (see photos) This insect was first sighted in India. If you see this insect, please don't try to kill it with your bare hands or touch it, this insect spread virus to the place of bodily contact and circulates the entire human system in minutes. Please forward this information to family and friends, do remember to educate the children never to kill N insect.

A 25-year-old man, who was found dead inside the belly of a huge python The life less body of a man, Akbar Binramil, has been cut out of a python after he was swallowed whole by the huge 23-foot snake in Indonesia. Tamil who is 25-year-old father of two was presumed missing on Sunday, march 26, when he set uff to harvest palm oil in some remote village on an island.                  See the man who was found dead inside the belly of a phuge python  According to the Washington post, his relatives and friends got even more concerned when they found a giant python. They descended on the serpent and cut its swollen belly open using an 18-inch long hunting knife, only to fine Akbar lifeless inside the huge snake. Meanwhile the man was trying to harvest palm oil so he could provide for Hus wife, Muna and his two children. Junaedi, the village's secretary, said the discovery of the deceased consumed by a Python has left the locals in the area in fear for their lives especial

Two Fraudsters apprehended at their shrine in Ogun Two suspected fraudsters, Olayinka Adeola and Ibrahim Balogun, were recently apprehended by policemen in Ogun state at a shrine during one of their operations. The operatives of the Zonal intervention sguad (ZIS), while on routine patrol at about 10pm, along owode obafemi ofada road, on march 27, 2017, discovered a sienna bus packed in a suspicion manner.                                                        The suspects at the shrine  The operatives  moved close to the bus, accosted the occupants, and it was during interrogation that it was discovered that the occupants are suspected fraudsters who always lure people into a shrine and dupe them of their money. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the suspected fraudsters had lured their victim, a 64-year-old nurse name Good luck Ogbodu of Effa street, in the disguise to make him rich. The suspected fraudsters had obtained a sum of one hundred and fifty thous

Prophet jermiah Omoto fufeyin speaks on Boko Haram's fall Founder and general overseer of christ mercy land deliverance ministry, prophet Jeremiah omoto fufeyin has expressed that he believes pastors come together and pray for the country. Fufeyin further added that things would be easier ifchurches stopped playing politics but united together to pray for the cou                             Prophet Jeremiah omoto fufeyin speaks no Boko Haram's fall  The man of God made this know while speaking about a forthcoming programme in may when he will be hosting top south African cleric, prophet shepherd Bushiri. The programme which would take place between Thursday, may 4 and Monday, may 8, would be set to deliver those in captivity. He also commented about the way the country is right now? "We only need prayers in this country because with God all this are possible. Nigeria really needs prayer and we have been praying and I believe that God will help us." &quo

Two Edo Women reportedly fight over a man at train station While some say the fight started because of a disagreement over a man others stated other reasons. Even though the real cause of their fight is unknown, the two women went ahead to fight themselves almost stripping each other of their clothes. Two Edo women fight over man at train station The fight which lasted over one minute, was filmed by several people who stopped to watch the drama unfold at the train station. Some of the passer by tried to separate them, but later decided to leave them to their fate.