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IPOB accuses Nigerian Army of Massacre in Ohafia Abia state
The attention of the global movement of Indigenous People of Biafra led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has be drawn to the invasion of Biafran Communities in Abia State by the terrorists and jihadists Army masquerading as Nigeria Army....
Tension in Enugu as gun men abduct two law school students
There is palpable fear in Enugu state as two students of Enugu campus of the Nigerian Law School located at Agbani, in Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State, South East Nigeria have been reportedly abducted by gunmen....
Police uncover ritualist den with 20 mummified bodies in Benin
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have uncovered a ritualist den with 20 mummified corpses in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, in a statement on Wednesday, August 17, said the...
Illegal profiling, abductions of Igbo passengers at airports crime against humanity–IPOB
We the global movement and family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wish to raise alarm over the profiling and adoption of some Igbo citizens who are travelling...
Police raids IPOB/ESN Camp, recovers firearms, other items in Enugu
In pursuance of the crime fighting strategies devised by the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Abubakar Lawal, fdc, to rid the State of criminals and their activities, Police Operatives of the Command drawn from Tactical Squads...
Gov. Soludo Sacks Newly Appointed LG Chairman For Beating His Wife To Death
It was indeed a double tragedy for the newly appointed Transition Chairman of Nnewi North Local government area of Anambra state, Hob. Mbaulike Iloka as he has been relieved of his new duty following his alleged killing of...
Armed robbers attack motorists; rob passengers going to work
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a robbery incident took place between 5.00am and 6.15am. The robbery occurred on the long bridge, near Warewa bus stop along Lagos-Ibadan express way. This robbery attack has become recurrent. Abayomi,...
Fire destroys power sub station in Lagos
On Tuesday 5 August, New Idumagbo Power Sub Station situated at Adeniji Adele Phase 2, Lagos Island, was destroyed by fire. The director of Lagos State Fire & Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye confirmed the incident in a statement...
Gov. Akeredolu confirms arrest of Owo attackers
Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has confirmed the arrest of 5 suspected terrorists who attacked St. Francis Catholic church, Owo on 5 June 2022. He said this on Tuesday 9 August, few hours after the Chief of Defence...
“Old age is a blessing” Yul Edochie cautions Nigerians mocking Tinubu’s age and health status
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie tells Nigerians mocking Bola Tinubu, the APC Presidential candidate's health status and age to desist from such act. Edochie took to his twitter page on Monday evening to admonish Nigerians who are constantly criticizing...
