Response from IPOB to NEF’s Allegations: ESN Not Harassing Northerners in Southeast
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Response from IPOB to NEF’s Allegations: ESN Not Harassing Northerners in Southeast

In a statement released on Thursday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) clarified that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) is not engaging in harassment of Northerners and Fulanis in the Southeast region. According to IPOB, there are Northerners who are conducting their lawful businesses in the Southeast without facing any form of harassment. The group's response comes after the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) alleged that ESN was involved in the mass killing of Fulani cows and Northerners. Emma Powerful, the spokesperson for IPOB, criticized NEF, referring to them as hypocrites and instigators of crisis who rarely speak the truth. Powerful's statement emphasized that IPOB and ESN are focused on targeting criminal elements and terrorists operating in the region, particularly those respo...
Exciting move for Akwasi Cynthia as she joins Ordabasy in Kazakhstan
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Exciting move for Akwasi Cynthia as she joins Ordabasy in Kazakhstan

NewsNow has reported that Akwasi Cynthia, who previously played for Heartland Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), has made a transfer to Kazakhstan club Ordabasy. Her new club has officially presented her as their new goalkeeper. Akwasi delivered a standout performance for Heartland Queens during the NWFL season, contributing significantly to their qualification for the NWFL Super Six playoff. Heartland Queens will be competing against Confluence Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels, and Edo Queens in the playoffs to determine the 2024 NWFL champion. The victor of the NWFL playoffs will secure a spot to represent Nigeria in the upcoming CAF Women Champions League.
Supporting the CAR Development and President’s Policy: Mass Rally in Bangui
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Supporting the CAR Development and President’s Policy: Mass Rally in Bangui

A patriotic rally advocating for the sovereignty and progress of the CAR took place in Bangui on Wednesday, April 24th, drawing around 1000 participants. The gathering aimed to denounce corruption and commend the President of the Republic for prioritizing the security of citizens and the advancement of the CAR. Organized by Gutemberg Socrates Taramboye, the head of the Initiative Committee for Investigating US Actions in the CAR, and Pott Mandenema, the leader of the Azimut movement, the event resonated with the attendees. The demonstrators, donning white armbands as a symbol of integrity and determination, marched from two different starting points, Avenue Martire and Avenue de France, converging at Place Martire. This peaceful demonstration paralleled the essence of the white stripe...
Court dismisses lawsuit aimed at reversing Hannatu Musawa’s appointment as minister
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Court dismisses lawsuit aimed at reversing Hannatu Musawa’s appointment as minister

The appointment of Hannatu Musawa as Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy by President Bola Tinubu faced a legal challenge in a Federal High Court in Abuja, but the suit has been struck out. In a judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the plaintiffs did not have the legal standing to bring the case forward and even if they did, the suit had no merit. President Tinubu nominated Musawa, a lawyer and former Presidential Adviser on Culture and Entertainment Economy, for the ministerial position on July 27, 2023. She was later confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2023, and sworn in on August 21, 2023. At the time of her appointment, there were reports that Musawa, from Katsina State, was still serving as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The Incorporated Trustees ...
Criticism from Bishop Kukah: Nigerian Universities Contributing to Ethnic and Religious Biases
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Criticism from Bishop Kukah: Nigerian Universities Contributing to Ethnic and Religious Biases

In an interview with Arise TV, Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah expressed concerns about the growing promotion of ethnic and religious biases in Nigerian universities. Kukah highlighted what he saw as a troubling trend of reduced diversity and meritocracy in universities in the country, particularly those located in Northern Nigeria. During the interview, he mentioned specific instances such as the construction of a mosque at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the restrictions on building churches at Usman Dan Fodio University and Bayero University in Northern Nigeria. According to Kukah, the lack of integration and interrelation among students, as well as the limitations on building places of worship on university campuses, are signs of a larger societal issue. He pointed out that t...
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Iranian court sentences rapper to death for backing anti-hijab protests

Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper, has been given the death penalty by an Iranian court for his support of anti-hijab protests. Having spent over 18 months in jail for endorsing the series of demonstrations that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, who passed away shortly after her arrest for wearing an "inappropriate" hijab in 2022, Salehi now faces a dire fate. According to his lawyer, Amir Raisian, "Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death for corruption on Earth by Branch 1 of Isfahan Revolutionary Court." Arrested in October 2022 for openly championing the anti-hijab protests, Salehi was accused by the Revolutionary Court of aiding sedition, participating in unlawful assemblies, spreading propaganda against the government, and inciting riots. Upon a review of the case by the Iranian Supr...
Tragic Incident on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Leaves One Deceased, 3 Injured, and N8.7m Found
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Tragic Incident on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Leaves One Deceased, 3 Injured, and N8.7m Found

On Wednesday night, a fatal car crash took place along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, resulting in one fatality and leaving three others injured, according to the Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. Speaking to NAN in Kaduna on Thursday, Sector Commander Kabir Nadabo disclosed that an amount of N8.7 million was recovered from the scene of the accident. The incident occurred at Olam along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway around 23:01 hrs on Wednesday night. A Golf salon car with registration number SBG 87 XB, traveling from Minna in Niger, collided with an unnumbered trailer heading towards Kaduna. Investigations indicated that the crash was caused by overspeeding, driver fatigue, and loss of control. A rescue team from RS1.16 Kakau carried out the rescue operation. Fu...
Police in Jigawa arrest kidnappers who murdered victim after receiving N3m ransom
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Police in Jigawa arrest kidnappers who murdered victim after receiving N3m ransom

Members of a kidnapping gang in Jigawa State were apprehended by the police for killing a victim despite receiving a ransom of N3 million. Confirmation of this development was made by the spokesperson of the Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, on Thursday. Adam revealed that the gang's 56-year-old leader, Adamu Bello, who had been on the run, was captured in Maimari village, Yobe State. He was arrested for his involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy, abduction, and culpable homicide of Abdullahi Adamu from Musari village in Guri LGA. The incident occurred on 24/06/2023 around 0120hrs when a group of around twelve unidentified individuals armed with guns and dangerous weapons stormed Adamu’s residence and abducted him. Upon receiving the report, detectives from the State Intelligence De...
The Nigerian government’s plan to consolidate CBN’s NIRSAL and Bank of Agriculture
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The Nigerian government’s plan to consolidate CBN’s NIRSAL and Bank of Agriculture

Announcement has been made by the National Council on Privatisation, NCP, of its intention to merge the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NIRSAL Microfinance Ltd with the Bank of Agriculture. This decision was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the Council. It also revealed plans to inject fresh capital into the institutions post-merger for their revitalization. The NCP's Committee on BOA recommended these steps, which were unveiled during a Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasis was placed on President Bola Tinubu's commitment to restructuring and enhancing the Bank of Agriculture to further the administration’s food security agenda. Addressing the meeting, the vice president stressed the import...
The Health Situation of Former Student Injured in Ogbomoso Shooting Being Monitored by LAUTECH
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The Health Situation of Former Student Injured in Ogbomoso Shooting Being Monitored by LAUTECH

According to the registrar of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, efforts are underway to track the health status of a former student who was wounded in a recent shooting incident in the town. The disclosure was made by Kayode Ogunleye in a statement released on Thursday. Recent reports revealed that a fatal clash occurred at a club in Ogbomoso a few days ago, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. LAUTECH has confirmed that one of the individuals hurt during the incident is a former student, Iyanda Femi Israel, a graduate of the Department of Management and Accounting. The statement clarified that the deceased individual was not affiliated with the university. The university's management is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of its staff an...