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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Eastern Consultative Assembly (ECA) and other civil society organisations on Thursday lauded the people of South-east zone for observing the sit-at-home order in honour of Biafran heroes, saying it was an indictment on the political leaders for disconnecting with the masses. IPOB in a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said Biafrans have courageously proved the futility of any effort to suppress lovers of freedom, adding that it has become clearer that “the people listen to IPOB not South-east governors or Ohanaeze Ndigbo. “We salute the uncommon courage, determination and resoluteness of all Biafrans that defied the military threats, intimidation from Arewa Consultative Forum and South-east governors to sit at home across Biafra land.” It stated further that “we commend the people of Ogoni, Idoma, Igede, Igala and others who afforded to observe and remember those tha

By Sunday Okobi with agency report President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to Nigerian youths to postpone their presidential ambitions till after 2019. He stated this at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, when he signed the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill into law. According to him, “Your focus and contributions have now successfully increased the quality and maturity of Nigerian democracy and expanded the playing field for youth participation in politics. “You, the young people of Nigeria, are now set to leave your mark on the political space, just as you have done over the decades in entrepreneurship, sports, art, media entertainment, technology, and several other fields." According to NAN, the President had promised to give assent to the bill while addressing the country last Tuesday in a live broadcast in Abuja. “In (a) few days to come, I will be joined by many promising young Nigerians to sign into law the ‘Not Too Young To

...Confirms Four out of Five CBN Board Nominees The Senate on Thursday chastised President Muhamadu Buhari over his recent comments that National Assembly members who have spent over 10 years as lawmakers are bench warmers President Buhari had last week at the Presidential Villa while playing host to the management team of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said lawmakers have been in the parliament for 10 years   with nothing concrete to justify their stay-without sponsoring a single Bill Reacting to Buhari's statement during plenary, Senator Dino Melaye   described   the president's remarks as unwarranted and un-parliamentary Melaye, who came under Order 14 of the Senate which deals with members’ privileges, said his privilege as a senator had been infringed upon by the president's statement He said having been a member of the National Assembly since 2007 he has contributed meaningfully to the law making process in the country.

  The United States Consul General to Nigeria, Mr. John Bray, has said he is impressed with the industrialisation drive of the Cross River Governor, Prof Ben Ayade, within his three years in office. Bray stated this in Calabar, the state capital shortly after being conducted round several industries built by the Ayade-led administration in the state. Industries visited were the Cross River Garment factory, the Rice Seeds and Seedlings factory, the Calabar Pharmaceutical Company and the 21 megawatts power plant. "I am really impressed as I have not seen a lot of things like these in Nigeria in my five years in the country. Seeing all these developments in one area is very impressive," the US Consul General remarked. Bray, who was in Calabar to prepare grounds for some visitors into the state, explained that he had to take time out to see investments opportunities in the state and that what he saw is a beautiful state that would compel him to

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has vowed that from June 14, 2018, its members would stop paying Value Added Tax (VAT)   to the federal government, estimated to be over N15 billion annually. AON made this known in Lagos on Thursdsay during a meeting of the chief executives of airlines and attributed the short life span of domestic carriers to poor infrastructure, excessive charges and taxes; high cost and inadequate supply of aviation fuel. The airlines accused the federal government of not being concerned by the above mentioned problems, but insisted that airlines failed due to lack of professionalism in the running of their business. Executive Chairman of AON, Nogie Meggison, described the payment of VAT as unfair, and explained that it is only Nigerian airlines that pay the tax, while foreign carriers that operate into the country are excluded as well as other modes of transportation.   “The AON’s position is that the VAT on airl

- Governor denies approaching party leaders National chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Oye, on Thursday said his party rejected Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha's move to rejoin the party because his moves were not sincere. Oye, who spoke to a select few journalists in his country home, Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, affirmed that he is a Christian and very familiar with the story of the prodigal son, who returned to his father after squandering his wealth, stating that Okorocha's case was worse, as he was still unrepentant. Okorocha, who won his governorship election on the platform of the APGA in 2011, had dumped the party, leaving with some of its members to the then newly formed All Progressives Congress, APC. Recently, news of Okorocha's overture towards APGA surfaced, as he was said to have approached party leaders in the hope of actualising his dream of crowning his son in-law as govern

Following the recent resurgence of militants-cum-pipeline vandals in creeks bordering Lagos and Ogun States, the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday vowed to flush them out indefinitely. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, who made this disclosure at the inauguration of some buildings for its personnel at 041 Communications Depot Shasha, Lagos, stressed that the Force  would take advantage of its aerial power, adding that they will continue to flush them out just like they have been doing in the past.  According to him,  "We have been in Lagos, Taraba and other states in the country. Very soon, something is going to be worked out which will involve not only the Air Force but all military formations. "Our commanders are giving us all the inputs. Just like we flushed them before, we are going to continue to flush them with the support of other security agencies." On the recent quarters built for airmen the CAS said the force had b

The Chairman of Punch Newspapers, Mr. Gbadebowale Wayne Aboderin,  is dead. He was 60 years old. His death was announced today by the newspaper. According to the newspaper, Aboderin died early Thursday morning after a heart surgery at the First Cardiology Consultants, Ikoyi, Lagos. He attended the Government College, Ibadan and trained as a pilot in the United States. He was also Chairman Punch Commercial Printing Limited and Lukahed Properties Limited. A sports enthusiast and philanthropist, he was the founder and chairman of the Dolphins Female Basketball Foundation, and also a former chairman of the Lagos State Basketball Association. He was a one-time vice-president of the Nigerian Basketball Supporters Club. He is survived by his wife, Titilayo, and children.

The Sit-at-home directive by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) in remembrance of the fallen heroes of Biafra and those killed in the struggle for the actualization of Biafra recorded total compliance in Onitsha and Nnewi. It was reported that all the markets and shops in the two cities were under locks and keys including commercial banks in observance of the directive as people stayed back in their  All the Federal high ways, especially Onitsha Enugu expressway, from Asaba end of the road to Zik’s roundabout, down to New Motor Spare Parts, Nkpor, and further to former Ogbunike Toll Gate were ghosts of themselves as motorists and people deserted the roads. Roads such as Upper Iweka, which is known for its busy nature, and the ever busy Onitsha Enugu expressway, including the roads and its adjoining streets were deserted by both motorists and pedestrians, while in some streets in the area, y

As the last real monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has more  power , respect and influence than any of her successors. And although there will still be a British royal family, the monarchy will see significant changes once she dies. See all the ways the British Monarchy will change  after the queen dies , ahead. 1. Prince Charles will become king Prince Charles doesn’t have to become King Charles. | Carl Court/Getty Images At the time of her death, Prince Charles will automatically ascend the throne. That said, he may not be called King Charles. When a monarch ascends the throne, the new king or queen can pick a regnal name, which is either their first name or any of their middle or Christian names. If Prince Charles wants to change his name, he could become King George, King Arthur, or King Philip, as his full name is Charles Philip Arthur George.

Former Vice President and leading presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and President Muhammadu Buhari have trounced each other in online polls over voters’ choice for the 2019 presidential elections. In a Twitter poll conducted within 24 hours of President Buhari’s celebration of his third year anniversary by Mark Essien, prominent pro-Buhari influencer via @markessien handle, respondents were asked a straightforward question: “Who would you vote for in 2019 Presidential Election?” Atiku polled 43 percent  as against Buhari’s 35 percent while blogger and online newspaper publisher, Omoyele Sowore and former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Kingsley Moghalu polled 7 percent and 15 percent respectively. An overwhelming majority of the 9,067 respondents voted for Atiku, giving him an 8 percent edge over President Buhari as at the close of voting on Wednesday morning. The result of the poll reflects the latest NOI/Ga

...Iran seeks OPEC support against US sanctions The influx of United States’ shale oil into refineries in northwest Europe and the Mediterranean, coupled with unfavourable arbitrages both east and west have hurt demand for Nigeria’s sweet crude in the international market. This is coming as Iran’s oil minister, Bijan Zanganeh has asked the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to support his country against what he called “illegal, unilateral and extraterritorial sanctions” referring to the United States sanctions on Iran after the United States pulled out of a nuclear deal with Tehran. Reuters reported on Wednesday that while Angolan cargoes were gradually clearing yesterday, as the state-owned firm, Sonangol was said to be offering Dalia grade at a discount of $1.30 to dated Brent with only a couple of cargoes remain from the June programme and about half the July programme sold. However, unfavourable arbitrages have affected

...Congresses that produced our Exco not before any court, says  Ojukaye A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Wednesday declared the Ward, Local Government and the State Congresses of the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on the May 19, 20 and 21 respectively null and void. Some aggrieved members of the APC loyal to Senator Magnus Abe had approached the court for succour on the allegation that they were shut out of the ward congress of the party in the state on the May 5 and sought an injunction restraining the party from going on with the congresses until their grievances were addressed. On the resumed sitting of the court on May 11 when the court was to rule on the issue of injunction, youths suspected to be members of the party, with the assistance of the police, invaded and sealed the gates of the state High Court Complex in a bid to stop the court from sitting. However when the court was later re-opened