Biafra: Soldiers gave us human meat as Suya – Sobowale

A veteran journalist and professor of journalism, Idowu Sobowale, has revealed how he and other journalists were served human meat as Suya while covering the events of the civil war.

He said this while calling on people singing war songs to have a rethink, adding that war is not something to joke with.

Biafra: What Nnamdi Kanu should do – Gen. Gowon

A former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has told Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to seek dialogue with the Nigerian Government rather than calling for secession.

Gowon advised Kanu to engage the Federal Government in talks to address issues affecting the South-East, and stop seeking disintegration as it could lead to loss of lives.

Atiku left APC for one reason – Festus Keyamo

Nigerian leading lawyer, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has revealed real reason former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar left the ruling party.

Keyamo who took a swipe at Atiku, wondered why the former Vice President could not be bold enough to tell Nigerians why he left APC.

New Zimbabwe president, Mnangagwa, praises ‘father of the nation’ Mugabe

Zimbabwe ’s newly sworn -in President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised outgoing leader Robert Mugabe as “ the father of the nation” during his inauguration address on Friday.

Mnangagwa sworn-in as Zimbabwe President

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans gathered at a stadium in Harare on Friday, as Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, took his oath of office as president.

He succeeded ousted Robert Mugabe.

Widely known as, “the Crocodile,” Mnangagwa was all smiles as he was sworn in.

Biafra: IPOB ‘new leader’, Okwudili reveals Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts

The new acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ezenachukwu Okwudili, on Tuesday disclosed the whereabouts of Nnamdi Kanu.

Okwudili claimed that the fugitive ex-leader of the pro-Biafra group fled to London using his British passport.

South East roads worst in the country – Nigerian government

The Federal Government, yesterday, described all roads in the South-South and South-East geopolitical zones as ‘worst in Nigeria.’

Disclosing this in Abuja when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, headed by Senator Magnus Abe, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, noted that some of the major federal roads in the 11 states were constructed before the 1967-1970 Nigerian Civil War, and that efforts were being put in place to fix the roads.

Atiku: Fani-Kayode reacts to ex-VP’s resignation from APC

Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation, on Friday reacted to report of ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar dumping the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

The two-time Minister commended the Waziri of Adamawa, saying it took courage to take such bold step.

Atiku resigns from APC [Full letter]

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress.

Abubakar confirmed this in a statement he personally signed on Friday.

He also gave reasons for quitting the party.

However, he did not state which party he intends to join, but said he is pondering on his political future.

‘For allowing his daughter marry a Christian, Bukola Saraki should prepare for ‘mocking and consequences’ – Facebook user tells Senate Pres.

According to a Muslim Facebook user, Nurudeen Adeyemi, Senate President Bukola Saraki’s decision to allow his daughter, Oluwatosin marry a Christian man will affect him.

He wrote;

Atiku’s home state, Adamawa endorses Buhari, Gov Bindow for re-election

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa on Saturday passed vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Muhammadu Bindow, urging them to go for second term in 2019.

The meeting was attended by party elders, members of National Assembly, State Assembly, elected council chairmen and party executives from all levels.

Falana sets agenda for restructuring of Nigeria

Human Rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has said restructuring of the Nigerian economy is key to finding solution to the myriads of problems facing the nation.

Falana, who said the ongoing debate about restructuring in the country had centred on devolution of powers without responsibilities and as well quest to satisfy ethnic groups, said the bottomline of restructuring which the agitators had failed to address is economy.

Presidency lists new agreements between Nigeria, Turkey

The presidency says it has accepted offers by the Turkish authorities to set up new schools and hospitals in Nigeria.

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a feature ‘Key Takeaways from President Muhammadu Buhari’s 4-day engagement in Turkey’.

Buhari is a Christian-hating mass murderer – Fani-Kayode

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has labelled President Muhammadu Buhari, as a “closet radical Islamist” and “Christian-hating mass murderer”.

Biafra: IPOB members protest in Turkey as Buhari ends visit [PHOTOS]

Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, staged a peaceful protest in Turkey on Saturday to demand their own country.

The protest took place just as President Muhammadu Buhari ended his visit to the country.

Lagos PDP caretaker chairman, Babatunde Osolanke slumps, dies

Chief Babatunde Osolanke, Caretaker Committee Chairman of Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is dead.

Protests can’t give you Biafra, form a political party – PDC tells IPOB

The National Chairman of the People for Democratic Change, Mudi Waziri, has urged the Indigenous People of Biafra to form a political party or join existing ones to pursue their cause.

Eagles ready to soar over Zambia – Yusuf

Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Salisu Yusuf, on Thursday said the players were in good mood and ready to conquer Zambia on Saturday in their World Cup qualifying match.

Yusuf said that the Super Eagles were mentally and physically fit to overcome the Chipopolo of Zambia in Uyo.

BREAKING: Gunmen kill UNIBEN professor

Amidst increasing concerns over the level insecurity in the Edo State , a senior staff of the University of Benin , Edo State , Prof . Paul Otasowie , has been killed by gunmen.

It was learnt Otasowie was shot dead by the armed men in front of his residence on Ekehuan road in Oredo Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday evening.

Jihadists kill 3 American, 5 Nigerien soldiers near Mali

Five Nigerien soldiers and three U.S. Army Special Forces troops were killed and two wounded in an ambush on a joint patrol in southwest Niger, near Mali.

The attack occurred on Wednesday, according to Nigerien and U.S. officials.

The five Green Berets were attacked while on a routine patrol in an area known to have a presence of insurgents, including from al Qaeda in Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Islamic State, a U.S. official told Reuters.

Troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists, recover weapons, motorcycle

Troops of 151 and 202 Battalions of 21 Brigade Nigerian Army, under Operation Lafiya Dole, in furtherance of clearance and blockade Operation Deep Punch II, in separate but well-coordinated attacks, last Wednesday, simultaneously laid ambush on unsuspecting Boko Haram terrorists along Firgi-Pulka road in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Nigerian Army launches free medical outreach in Abia

The Nigerian Army has launched a free medical outreach in Ovim, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia, as an integral part of the ongoing Python Dance II exercise in the South-East of the country.

A statement signed by the Deputy Director of Public Relations, 82 Division, Col. Sagir Musa, and made available to newsmen in Enugu, described the programme as a success.

Sokoto govt fumes over EFCC ‘attack’ on Tambuwal

Sokoto government officials have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of attempting to malign the integrity of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

The anti-graft body last week announced that it had challenged the power of Tambuwal to ‘pardon’ five persons standing trial for corrupt practices in offences allegedly committed during the regime of former Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa who ruled between 1999 and 2007.

Buratai insulting Nigerian Senate – Lawmakers blast Army Chief

Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions​, yesterday walked​ out​ Major Daniel Ehicheoya of the Nigerian Army Directorate of Legal Services​, a representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Yusuf Tukur Buratai​.

This occurred at a hearing into a petition on compulsory retirement by Lt. Col. Abdulfatai Mohammed.

Abdusalami, Danjuma, others speak on Nigeria’s break up

Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, has appealed to Nigerians not to tear the nation apart.

Abdusalami said, rather, the youths should build on the legacies of the founding fathers and remain positive for its continued existence.