Build Mortuaries For Us— IPOB Members Tell Malami, Vow To Storm Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have vowed to storm Abuja, the nation’s capital for the trial of their leader, Nnamdi Kanuat the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday. The group also told the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to prepare more cells and mortuaries should he want to detain or kill its members, as they prepare to flood the court to show solidarity with their leader. The group's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, disclosed this to SaharaReporters on Sunday while speaking about his expectations regarding Kanu's trial, which is expected to commence on Monday. He, however, cautioned
Igboho: Olubadan intervenes, sends delegation to Cotonou
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Benin Republic over the court case involving Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Sunday Igboho. A statement by the first-class monarch’s Director of Media and Publicity, Adeola Oloko, did not disclose the identity of members of the delegation. He, however, said the delegation was sent to observe the proceedings of the court case involving Sunday Igboho. The statement quoted Oba Adetunji as saying this at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan palace on Sunday while exchanging views with some leaders of thought comprising the leadership
Three arrested for attacking, robbing Tope Alabi
Men of Ogun Police Command have arrested three robbery suspects who invaded a provision shop and dispossessed the owner, Tope Alabi, of huge sum of money. The suspects, Anu Ibikunle Rasheed Bisiriyu and Adebowale Dada, were arrested following a distress call received at Atan Ota divisional headquarters around 9:45 pm on Thursday that men of underworld had invaded a shop at Oke Ore area, where the owner, Tope Alabi, was held hostage. Ogun Police spokesman Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the robbery attack, said the Divisional Police Officer, Atan Ota division, Abolade Oladigbolu, a Chief Superintendent of Police(CSP), mobilised his men
NDLEA Nabs NURTW Chairman, 2 Others In Ekiti
The National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency NDLEA has arrested Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in Ijero local government area of Ekiti state. 45 year old Babatunde Babade was arrested along with two others Ilesanmi Shola, 35, and Babajide Johnson, 45, for trafficking illicit drug. This was disclosed in a press statement by the Director Media and Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters Abuja Mr Femi Babafemi in Abuja on Sunday. The statement read, “the transport union leader was caught with 52.5kilograms of skunk in Akure, the Ondo state capital following intelligence that he was conveying bags of the
Yoruba Monarch in Benin Republic meet over Igboho
Yoruba monarchs in Benin Republic, on Sunday, met over the arrest and detention of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The meeting was held in the Palace of Alajohoun of Adjohoun, which is about 60 kilometres away from Ajase. Among those present at the meeting are Alajashe of Ajase from Port Novo, Alajohoun of Adjohoun, Onikoyi Abesan, and Oba of Seme. The Beninese court adjourned Igboho’s case till Monday (tomorrow) after his five lawyers failed to convince the prosecutor that he had no case to answer. The Beninese authorities have, however, released Ropo, the agitator’s wife,
Bandits bring down NAF jet after Gumi warned about purchase of anti-aircraft missiles
Bandits terrorising the northern part of Nigeria last Monday proved right the claim made months ago by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, that they were acquiring anti-aircraft missiles to attack the country’s military fighter jets. About 154 days after Gumi gave the intelligence in an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH published on February 14, bandits in Zamfara State, on July 18, gunned down a Nigerian Air Force Alfa Jet flown by Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo. The military aircraft perished but the pilot luckily escaped and survived the deadly onslaught, according to a July 19 statement by NAF’s Director
2023 Presidency: Plot intensifies in APC to stop Tinubu
LAGOS – The revelation made on Wednesday by the Secretary of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator John Akpanudoedehe, that the party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 general election would emerge by consensus may have ignited renewed political activities among top contenders for the position. With this recent revelation, the issue of a “gentleman’s agreement” that was said to have been agreed on at the formation stage of the party and the expectation that the ticket would be zoned to the South after the North had enjoyed two terms may have been
Controversy in Southwest over six-region structure proposed by Govs
Controversy in Southwest over six-region structure proposed by Govs The proposal by South-West governors for a six-region structure in the country is generating controversy in the region as Yoruba Elders rejected the proposal, insisting on a new Constitution rather than the amendment of the one currently in use. Contrary to the position of the governors, Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) said what the nation needs is not constitution amendment but a new Constitution that will give expression to the differences of the component units and reflect the yearnings and aspirations of the Nigerian people. “The 1999 Constitution (as amended) from
Why Sunday Igboho cannot be extradited to Nigeria – Beninese Professor of Law
Ibrahim Salami, a Beninese professor and lawyer to Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) has explained why the agitator cannot be extradited to Nigeria. Salami noted that there was no extradition request from the Nigerian government in the case file of Igboho and therefore, there was no ground for him to be returned to Nigeria. The lawyer also debunked claims that Igboho had entered the West African country with a fake Beninese passport as he explained that Igboho entered the country with a valid Nigerian passport on his way to Germany. Salami stated that he alongside the other four lawyers
Video: Dubai government creates artificial rainfall to reduce heat
With temperatures in Dubai regularly surpassing 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the government has decided to take control of the scorching weather. Scientists in the United Arab Emirates are making it rain artificially using electrical charges from drones to manipulate the weather and force rainfall across the desert nation. Meteorological officials released video footage this week showing a downpour over Ras al Khaimah, as well as several other regions. The enhanced rain is created using drone technology that unleashes electrical charges into clouds in order for them to clump together and form precipitation. The monsoon-like downpour drenches a busy highway, causing
