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We set up Biafra Secret Service to protect our people – Nnamdi Kanu

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BY UGOCHUKWU ALARIBE ABA- Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said that he set up the Biafra Secret Service to protect the people of Biafra. Kanu, who spoke to journalists after a visit to the chairman, South East senate caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, at his country home, Ohuru, in Obingwa council area of Abia State, explained that there was no need for anybody to be afraid of the internal operations of IPOB, assuring that the group will never engage in violence or armed struggle. He lamented that the Nigerian Police has failed to protect the people of Biafra from the menace of Fulani herdsmen, stressing that the Biafra Secret Service is similar to the Hisbah and Sharia Police in the North. According to him, “There is no need for anybody to be afraid of the internal operations of IPOB. Biafra Secret Service is like the vigilante outfits you have everywhere. It is not armed. We want to stop the menace of Fulani herdsmen in our land. We won’t tolerate

Police lied, Ozubulu massacre not caused by wrong business dealing - IPOB declares

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The People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the attack on worshipers of Saint Philips Catholic church in Ozubulu, Anambra state - IPOB said the investigation made by the police over the killing was not true - The group however urged the police to go into detailed investigation with the view to apprehending the culprits The People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that the mass killing of Saint Philips Catholic Church worshipers that happened on Sunday, August 6, was not caused by wrong business deal. Reports have it that IPOB made this known through a statement signed by comrade Emma Powerful, the group media and publicity secretary. The statement read: ''Conclusion by the police that the killing was a result of a business gone wrong in far away South Africa was a hasty one and cannot be said to be true. ''It is unfortunate that the Nigeria police who are required to enter into detailed investigation with the view to apprehending the culprits, merely concluded within an hou

The False Narratives Of Ethnic Agitations And How To Stop Them

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By the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (being remarks made at the Institute for Security Studies seminar themed: Unity in Diversity, On August 2, 2017)… Let me say how honoured I am first to share this platform today with General Yakubu Gowon who is rightly described as a living symbol of Nigerian unity. But I believe that his greatness lies in his policy of ‘no victor no vanquished’ when he began the process of healing a nation, bruised, damaged and embittered by a 3-year civil war. There is no question at all that great leadership comes from some sort of self-sacrifice, great leadership comes from some sort of compassion. I want to thank General Yakubu Gowon for playing that role at a crucial moment in our history. I am glad to see that he is here today, again to advise that we must not repeat the errors of the past. I must also commend the Institute of Security Studies for providing this important platform for reflection on the subject of the corporate existence of Nigeria and its

PASTOR CAUGHT PANTS DOWN WITH HIS PREGNANT SISTER-IN-LAW (VIDEO)

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Nyeri - A randy pastor was caught pants down with his pregnant sister-in-law, according to a video that has gone viral online. There was drama in Nyeri town on Wednesday after a bishop was allegedly caught pants down with his pregnant sister-in-law. Pastor Timothy Wanyoike (40) and Scholar Kariuki, 21, were caught having sex by her husband Kariuki Macharia. After finding the two in his one-bedroom house, Macharia descended on Wanyoike with kicks and blows, saying the two had been having the illicit affair for the last four years. He said he had been monitoring his wife's text messages and decided to lay a trap by pretending he was away on a field assignment. Residents jammed the estate and followed the drama which included the pastor's attempt to defend himself. Wanyoike's wife, Margaret, also joined the scuffle and started beating him in anger. The Sh10,500 that the bishop had taken to Scholar was recovered at the scene. Police responded and took Wanyoike, who was

Yemi Alade Has The Highest YouTube Views For A Female African Musician

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This is Yemi Alade. She is one of Nigeria’s best female musicians. She shot into the limelight in 2009 after she won the Peak Talent Show. But it wasn’t until 2013 when she released her hit single, Johnny that she became a household name. Four years later and Johnny is still doing great. It has just been announced as the most viewed music video by an African female musician. Her video for the single has garnered over 72 million views since its release on her official YouTube channel.

8 Jay Jay Okocha Facts That Will Thrill Every Football Lover

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Jay Jay Okocha is a football legend in Nigeria. He is an attacking midfielder whose flamboyant displays has earned him a place in the hearts of many football lovers. He played for the national team, Super Eagles for many years. He has also played for various clubs in Europe during his 18 years long career in football. Although his full name is Austin Azuka Okocha, many fans fondly call him Jay Jay. Here are some Jay Jay Okocha stats that you may not be aware of: 1. He scored 14 goals for the Super Eagles In 74 appearance, he scored 14 goals for the Eagles between 1993 and 2006 when he retired from the national team. 2. Debut appearance for the Super Eagles was in 1993 His first appearance for the Super Eagles was against Cote d’Ivoire in a World Cup Qualifying match which Nigeria lost 1 goal to 2 goals from the Ivorians. 3. He played for Paris St Germain in France Jay Jay Okocha played for PSG in France for 4 seasons from 1998 till 2002 before going on to Bolton Wanderers in England.