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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared Ekiti as part of Biafra. Although unconstitutional, the Ekiti state governor and member of the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, aligned his state with the Biafran states. Fayose stated this when he spoke to newsmen, during the bail hearing of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court that sat in Abuja on Tuesday. "Ekiti State is now part of Biafra,” he declared. This is the first time Fayose is openly showing support for the movement, which is agitating for a breakaway of the South-East from Nigeria. Kanu has been granted bail on health grounds .

You are called to be Rebels: Peter Obi tells students The former Gov. of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi  has advised students to remain focus in all they do and start now, even while in school, to set agenda of greatness for themselves. Mr. Obi said this while addressing students of St. Mary's Secondary School, Ifitedunu. Speaking further, Mr. Obi, who insisted that his own generation has lost it, encouraged students to imbibe the philosophy of those that  have contributed to humanity by upturning old, retrogressive orders and went on to displace them with new, ennobling orders. He presented a cheque of 1 million Naira to support continued infrastructural upgrade in the school, while calling on students to be rebels, saying that only by so doing would the society become a better place.  "Rebellion in the sense I am addressing you today is not about going into the bush to fight established order, rebellion as I use it is that positive human act by which one is dete

                                                                                       Freedom at last A Federal High court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to the director of the Indigenious People of Biafra IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. The trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako granted Kanu bail on health ground today April 25th. As part of his bail conditions, Kanu is expected to provide three sureties with N100 million each. Mazi Kanu and the fearless Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose The sureties must include a serving senator, a jewish religious leader and a highly respected person that must own a land property anywhere in Abuja. Justice Binta also ordered that Kanu must not grant any press interview or organize any rally pending the outcome of his trial. According to Justice Nyako, Kanu would be released to go home after fulfilling his bail conditions. Kanu was arrested in October 2015 for treasonable offences.

Here you meet "Da Choice"!!! Delight News has observed the fact that Anambra state is presently at the point it should trace the good old days when a business minded fellow, Mr. Peter Obi was at the hem of affairs. Then as we know, the State was 90% if not 100, in the shape, businesses were thriving, civil service was revamped, roads were networked, the education sector was reinvented and so many other things were put aright; no doubt the expiration of the Obi-led Administration was seen as the end of Era in the entire south-eastern Nigeria. However this year presents to us an ample opportunity to anchor back what we believe we lost some four years back in the hands of some sort of political hijackers, as another business intellectual and Icon, Development oriented, a loyal servant, Chief Donatus Okonkwo who without doubt possesses the humble qualities we missed in Mr. Obi, has just unveiled his interest by throwing his hat in the ring for the November 18 gubernatoria

SAN FRANCISCO, A Nigerian, Abdullahi Shuaibu, has been arrested by the New York Police Department (NYPD) for allegedly robbing four Manhattan banks during his lunch hour. According to New York Post, Shuaibu 53, a journalist and former staff of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) was picked up by police  on Monday  and charged with robbery and attempted robbery for the crimes committed during his two-month spree. Shuaibu was an employee of the News Agency of Nigeria and served as its UN correspondent between 2006 and 2009. The agency, however, terminated his appointment in April 2013 following his refusal to resume work in Nigeria at the expiration of duty tour and extended period which he requested to enable him complete an academic programme. All the four banks he allegedly robbed are within walking distance of his office at the foreign press center inside the US Mission to the United Nations, which is across the street from the UN building. He was arrested after a reti

The Party urges its interested candidates to abide by the Resolutions of the Planning and Strategy Committee. The Executive Members of the All Progressives Congress The All Progressives Congress(APC) in Southeast says it is fully armed and ready to participate in the mainstream politics with the hope of using the November 2017 Gubernatorial Election as the starting point. In a Communigue released from it's meeting held in Alor, Idemili South local government area last Tuesday and signed by its Zonal Vice Chairman Mr. Emma Eneukwu, the political body maintains that it will follow due process in electing a governorship candidate for the forthcoming election in the state as enshrined in the party's constitution. The Communiqué also discloses that the meeting had inaugurated an Anambra State Gubernatorial Election planning and strategy committee whose mandate is to monitor political environment in Anambra state as regards to the November 18 guber poll. According to th

Chief Emeka Ngige, a Legal Practitioner has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) to as a matter of national importance take after the immediate past First Lady, Patience Jonathan for indiscrimately claiming funds starched in banks across the country. Chief Ngige stated this while addressing Newsmen shortly after the Presentation of the maiden edition of Anambra Icons, a Magazine published by one Mr. Uchechukwu Egulu, an Engineer, at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka. The Legal Luminary who opined that Antigraft war is on course irrespective of the public opinion that it's lopsided, maintained that federal government is rather winning the battle. He observed that the way and manner the ex-first Lady is laying claims on funds located in various banks is alarming and urged the Anti-theft Agencies to call her to orders. For his part, another Legal Boss, Mr. Beluolisa Nwaofor who reacted to funds discovered in Osborne Tower

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Awka the Anambra state Capital stood still on the night of the Easter Day as the Southeastern Pop Artists of 1970s were recognised by Governor Willie Obiano. Governor Obiano on highlighting the significance of the show, said that the music concert was aimed at appreciating musicians who made the south-east proud some 40years ago, including the ex-players of Rangers International Football Club in the old Anambra States. The Governor called on Anambra citizens to support APGA in the forth coming elections in the state and announced cash reward of 1million naira each for the Artists. The Concert which rode down memory lane attracted Pop Arts such as Terry Dan and Marshall-U of the Founders-15, Sweet Breeze, the Funkees, Jeorge black now King Jeorge, Jerry Boyfriend, Semi-Colon Ajinkwa, Wrinkar Experience, the Winks among many others. Speaking to Delight News on the occasion, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Creative Media, Movie and Entertainment Industry, Mr

Price of commodities seems to be stable even as there was easy flow of traffic around town. As Christians the world over observe the Easter Celebrations, Delight News has taken a short trip round the streets and markets around the neighborhood to witness the effect of the Season on the citizenry. People were seen trooping in and out of Afor Market of Nnobi Community in Idemili South local government area of Anambra state, where traders entertain costumers who have come to shop for their respective families. Our Correspondents observed that joy and celebrations filled the air as individuals express profound gratitude to God for the grace of yet another Easter ceremony.

All the passengers on board went missing At least seven people have been confirmed dead and seven hospitalized when a boat carrying 150 passengers from Ngaski Local Govt Area of Kebbi State who were returning from Malali Market hit a branch of tree and capsized along River Niger. Confirming the incident, the Coordinator of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara State, Alhaji Sulaiman Muhammad said that efforts were on going between fishermen and the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to rescue the missing passengers. "As soon as we got hint of the mishap, we put a call to NIWA to help rescue the missing passengers". All the people on board were missing, but as rescue and search continue wide and deep of the river intensified, 14 people have been discovered; seven died and seven haven taking to Ngaski Hospital." he said.

BBNaija winner, Efe, thanks Gov Okowa, I Go Dye, others for their support                                          Efe Barely three weeks after he was crowned winner of the last BBNaija show, News from the latest celebrity in town, Efe, has hit Delight News as he sents out a ‘Thank you’ message to all the people that played a big role in helping him clinched the ultimate prize of N25 million naira and a SUV. The ‘Warri’ resident who was massively supported by his people mentioned the likes of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, comedian Ali Baba, I Go Dye, Akpororo, AY and many others. “I am so grateful to a lot of people including Governor Okowa of Delta State. I heard he threw his weight behind me. I was also told that comedian I Go Dye dropped N1 million for my campaign team. When I called him, he ended my call and called me back. We spoke for hours. I am also grateful to Ali Baba, Akpororo and so many Nigerian celebrities whom I had never met but stood behind me. I hear my

Chrism Mass/Cathedraticum: Priests Should Practice What They Preach – Bishop Ezeokafor   By Abuchi Onwumelu of Fides Newspaper  Catholic Faithful in Awka Diocese on Thursday, 13 April, 2017, joined their counterparts all over the world to mark Chrism Mass, with the Catholic bishop of the diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, exhorting priests to practice what they preach    In his homily to mark the celebration at St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, Awka, Bishop Ezeokafor enjoined priests to practice what they preached as it was the primary job of any priest to win souls for Christ.   Bishop Ezeokafor who described the Holy Thursday observation as a spiritual reawakening moment for all and sundry, urged Christians to imbibe the spirit of prayerfulness and be steadfast in the pursuit of heavenly goals.   He urged priests to always see themselves as Christ's representatives on earth and also endeavour to carry out their assignments with utmost humility and responsiv

 The Bishop says Nigeria will remain restless if tribes continue to be marginalised.               Right Reverend Alexander Ibezim, Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion. The Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Alexander Ibezim has advocated Prayer for one another as a solution to the problems plagueing the Nigerian nation. Right Reverend Ibezim made the assertion on the Good Friday at Our Saviour's Church, Awka, while delivering a Sermon at the occasion of the 20th Anniversary and Rededication Celebration of the Council of Knights of Awka Diocese, saying that the present situation of the country demands that citizens should watch each other's back. Bishop Ibezim advised that time has come for every tribe in the country to be given a sense belonging warning that the entire nation will remain restless if tribes continue to be marginalised. The Bishop who charged the general public to use the Easter Season to embibe the spirit of sacrifice,

                                                                                    Ri ght Reverend Dr.  Owen Nwokolo,  Bishop on the Niger. Bishop on the Niger, Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Dr. Owen Nwokolo has charged Christians to use the Easter Season to exercise hope in God. Bishop Nwokolo who was giving his Easter Message while addressing Journalists yesterday at the Bishop's court in Onitsha, said that without hope in God and Jesus Christ, Man will strive to live a worthless life. He stated that Christ died and resurrected so as to bring the hope of salvation to humanity which according to him implies that nothing is impossible for God.   "Without Hope in the Lord Jesus Christ who will bring Transformation and Renewal of life, life is worthless". The Bishop who advised Christians to trust in God in every circumstance, encouraged them not to loose hope as God will reposition their lives for better.   "So we charge you brethren wherever you a

The Federal Government has declared Friday 14th and Monday 17th April as Public Holidays to mark the Good Friday and Easter celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Easter, which are love, peace, justice, sacrifice and kindness to their daily living, and through this contribute to unity and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. Wishing Nigerians a Happy Easter Celebration,  Mr. Dambazau, who is also a retired lieutenant general, further urged Nigerians to co-operate and join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained efforts to build a strong and virile nation.

The Governor says the Project is part of the fullfilment of his promise to expand the frontiers of Excellence. Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state says that the State has finally hit the bend in the river as it is now a compelling investment destination. Governor Obiano made this assertion yesterday at the official flag off of Anambra Airport city Project, in Umueri, Anambra east local government area. The Governor recalled that he had delivered an inaugural Address entitled Expanding the Frontiers of Excellence which according to him has resulted to the step of flagging off of the Airport city project. Delivering an Address at the occasion, the Governor stated that by the current project in Umueri community, his administration has attracted investments valued at over 7.2 billion dollars to the state.  "it is important to note that my Team and I have got a few things right in the past three years. Against all expectations and at a time of great economic reces

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Buhari absent at FEC meeting surprises FEC members as Osibanjo presides. Reports reaching Delight News say that President Muhammadu Buhari is absent at the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC holding at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. His Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo is functioning in his place. The reason for the President’s absence was not known as there was no official position on the development. Apparently, Buhari’s non appearance was a surprise to most of his Ministers who had expected him to preside the meeting. Signs that he would have presided over the meeting became conspicuous when a security operative in plain clothe stood behind the President’s seat to secure it. Such had been the culture at the meeting and indeed, any other function the President is billed to attend. But by 11am when the FEC meeting was scheduled to commence, Osinbajo’s voice resonated from the background as he called for the National Anthem. Th

Explosions have happened shattering windows and injuring a player on the Borussia Dortmund team bus Tuesday  as the German football squad was en route to its home Champions League match. Police say the explosions were part of a targeted attack. Investigators found near the scene a handwritten letter that claimed responsibility for the attack. Spanish defender Marc Bartra, 26, suffered injuries to an arm and hand, the team said.  Bartra, who has played 29 games in all competitions for Dortmund this season, was treated at the scene and hospitalized. The team later said Bartra was in surgery for a broken radius -- a bone in the forearm -- and for "bits of debris lodged in his hand." He will not play Wednesday. "We hope that he will make a speedy recovery," Dortmund captain Marcel Schmelzer said on the team website. Between 40 and 50 people, including the trainer and medical support staff, were on board the bus. A preliminary investigation indic

Ezeemo intervenes as Ezira blames state government contractor for flood Peoples’ Progressive Alliance gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra State, Chief Godwin Ezeemo, has called on Anambra state government to hearken to the cry of homeless Ezira indigenes that had to recently evacuate their homes as a result of severe flood. He also advised Arab Contractors, the contractors working on the road, who the villagers accused of being responsible for the flood, to increase the specification of the gutters as the incidence has shown that a larger capacity alone can handle the flood in the area.   Chief Ezeemo also condoled with the victims and commended the villagers for coming out en mass to aid one another in evacuation, retrieval and relocation processes. He also commenced intervention process within his means to ameliorate the suffering of the flood victims. Inhabitants of Ubaha Ezira community and environs especially those living along and around Ezira Umuomaku, Enugu Umuonyia

FRSC Rivers state commander cuts off hair extensions of female members The Rivers State Sector Commander, Mr. Andrew A Kumapayi of the  Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has demonstrated the act of discipline in Service as he shared the pictures where he was  cutting off the hair extension of two female members during the command's parade. According to reports their hair was cut off because it contravened some work place regulations. The commission has a rule which states that all female uniformed officers must not have a hairstyle that drops past their collar.  More photos...