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WHY I'M FIGHTING FOR SECESSION OF IGBOS FROM NIGERIA -NNAMDI KANU Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, says the demand for the secession of Igbos  and the entire South East from Nigeria is because Nigeria is not functioning well and can never function. Kanu said this in an interview with Al-Jazeera, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Biafran war on Tuesday May 30. In a chat at his Father's house in Umuahia, Abia State, KANU said, "Nothing seems to be working in Nigeria. There is pain and hardship everywhere. What we are fighting (for) is not self-determination for the sake of it. It's because Nigeria is not functioning and can never function". Kanu who was granted bail last month, says he doesn't care if he is flouting one of the terms for his bail which prohibits him from granting media interviews. "I don't care. I can't go outside to call for a press conference. I can't go on Biafra Radio to broadcast

By Ngozi Obileri, ABS. The sit at home order by the Independent People of Biafra, IPOB, and MASSOB seems to effective in Awka and environs as most busy places looks deserted while there were skeletal services in some motor parks. A tour of some parts of Awka by our correspondent Ngozi Obileri was met with low turn out of human and vehicular movement along the express road, Ziks avenue and Eke Awka axis. At Eke Awka, all shops were under lock and key while some traders were seen in clusters jisting . The Ekwulobia urban mass transit bus ,at UNIZIK temporary site was a ghost of itself as no vehicle or the park officials were seen. Street in Awka However, the TRACAS park also at UNIZIK temporary site recorded skeletal services but no passenger was on board the behind end route Ekwulobia and Owerri. Few passengers end route Onitsha as no vehicle was loading Onitsha except those loading Awkuzu/Igbariam. Speaking to Newsmen, a passenger Mr Jude Okolo said he had waited f

The Awka South Regional Director for Information of the Movement for Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Comrade Paul Obiokoye has called on the Middle belt, Lower Niger and  Southern region to be on red alert as it has been reviewed by what he calls the Biafra Satellite, the planned attack on innocent citizens in Anambra state and beyond by some Fulanis. Comrade Obiokoye disclosed this in a chart with Newsmen at Awka, the Anambra State Capital during a media conference as part of activities marking the Biafran Independence Anniversary Celebration.   "Information gathered through our satellite, it has come to our notice to our notice that a group of Fulanis are making serious training at Ama-hausa axis of Nise road in Amawbia. that every midnight they gather to embark on such training therefore we are now asking Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano to be watchful because we are going to hold him accountable for any attack that will occur within that are

By Raymond Ozoji, Awka The World Igbo Congress  ( WIC) an umbrella organisation for the 7 igbo-speaking states in Nigeria has restated its stance on the marginalization and inequality meted out on the igbo nation by the Nigerian government saying that Igbos are not equitably represented in the country  . The organisation observed that Igbos were being short changed and discriminated against concerning appointments into the military,  judiciary as well as all other aspects of the Nigerian economy irrespective of the fact that the igbo nation was the stronghold of the Nigerian economy  . That was the crux of the matter at a summit organised by the World Igbo Congress at Ascort Resorts Enugu . The convention provided veritable platform for igbo leaders to deliberate on the challenges facing the igbo nation in Nigeria as well as chart a new cause for Ndigbo  at home and in the diaspora  . Deputy-Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Chief Ike Ekweremadu while ad

The value of supporting women for human and societal development has been described as a veritable tool for nation's building. A Former President of AKA Ikenga, Chief Goddy Uwazuruike made the assertion at the Southeast Governors' Wives Peer Review Appreciation Day, organised by the Authority Newspapers in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo Worldwide in Enugu, Enugu State Capital. Referring to women as Protege to men, Chief Uwazuruike appealed to them specifically the Ohanaeze Women Wing to charm Igbo citizens towards the ongoing Voters registration.  "....to the first Ladies and all the ladies holding one office or the other, i say do any good you can today and posterity will cherish and honour you repeatedly, we will remember your solid footprints in the sands of time.  ....let me make this call with all seriousness, embark in the campaign to get people in the Igbo speaking states to go for voters' registrations. Registration of voters is going on right

50 YEARS AFTER BIAFRA: REFLECTIONS AND HOPES 1. I am grateful to Shehu Musa Yar Adua Foundation, Ford Foundation and OSIWA - the co- sponsors of this event for your kind invitation. I commend your foresight in convening this conference, the first major conference discussing Biafra outside of Igboland. Nigeria. In hosting this conference the Yar’Adua Centre, which is best known for promoting national cohesion, honours the legacy of a great patriot: Shehu Musa Yar Adua. He died building bridges of understanding across our nation. I salute his family and associates for sustaining the legacy of Shehu through the works of this Foundation. 2. It is significant that you have chosen to harvest sober memories of Biafra. By so doing, you help us to wisely situate today’s talks of Biafra in the proper context: namely, as an opportunity for nation building; and not - as an invitation for invectives or recrimination. 3. 50 years ago, Nigeria faced disintegration by the de

The City of Onitsha and environ on Monday went agog when the member of the Movement for Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) and Biafra Independence Movement, (BIM) staged a peaceful procession to mark the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Biafra. The Pro-Brafra Groups who chanted different solidarity songs were seen carrying Biafra Flag and placards lettered in various words as they marched uniformly from Obosi fly-over axis through Owerri, Oguta and Awka roads and then gathered at the ever busy Upper-iweka area where they were addressed by some their leaders. Speaking on the Assemblage, the Anambra south Zonal Leader of the Groups, Chief Arinze Igbani explained that the groups' Faithful were expressing their heart-felt joy over the self acclaim independence from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Chief Igbani opined that the week long activities will affirm the effort of their supreme leaders in declaring the Republic. Also speaking, the Zo

  Press Statement The Nigeria Union of Journalists is alarmed by rumorsmaking the rounds about a planned coup d’état in the Country and warns that Nigerians will resist any attempt to change this Government through any other means that is not democratic. Accordingly we appeal for concerted efforts by all Nigerians to defeat the current security challenges in the country and to thwart any attempt at instigating any insurrection. Despite the difficulties being faced by the nation, therehave been some significant improvements in certain aspects of our endeavors, however we wish to note that such security threats in the North East and other parts of the country, must be tackled decisively if at all Nigerians will enjoy the benefits of democratic governance. Daily, the nation is being confronted by the socio political and economic implications of an unstable Country. We therefore call on the aggrieved members of the political class whose stock in trade is mischief not to rock the boat

The free five day Enterprise and Skill acquisition programme, Fidelity Youth Empowerment Academy (YEA 3) has ended in Oko, Orumba North local government area of Anambra state, with over fifty youths empowered in various areas of entrepreneurship. Declaring the Closing Ceremony open, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Professor Godwin Onu represented by the Deputy Rector, Academic, Mrs. Gladys Anene expressed delight over the management exercerse which he said had helped to improve the skills of the particited students. Mrs. Chitoo Osili, Chief Youth Development Officer, Anambra state Ministry of Youths, Entrepreneurship and Sports. The Anambra state Commissioner for Youths, Entrepreneurship and Sports Development, Mrs Uju Nwogu represented by the Ministry's Chief Youth Development Officer, Mrs. Chitoo Osili while describing youths as veritable tools for societal change, reinstated government's ever readiness to support meaningful youth oriented programmes in the s

MASSOB/BIM The Movement for Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) have reiterated determination to embark on a peaceful procession to observe the Independence Anniversary  the Republic of Biafra. In a Media Committee Meeting held in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North local government area of Anambra state, the Zonal Leader of the Groups, Chief Arinze Igbani maintained that the Anniversary celebration will commence as scheduled on Monday the 22nd and round off with a football match on Tuesday the 30th of May 2017. Speaking to Newsmen shortly after the meeting, Chief Igbani craved the indulgence of Ndi-Igbo both locally and internationally to troop out en masse and show full solidarity for the solemnization stating that the one week long exercise will record a high level of peaceful activities even as he advised Non-MASSOB members to avoid acts capable of marring the celebration. Also speaking, the Area Administrator, Agu-udo Area

All is set for the grand finale of the five day youth empowerment enterprise and training organised by Fidelity Bank PLC in partnership with Gazelle Academy holding at Federal Polytechnic, Oko Orumba North local government area of Anambra state, Nigeria. Speaking to Delight News, the Founder, Gazzelle Academy, Mrs Muna Onuzo expressed delight that the participants had beaten imaginations in that they exhibited total commitment in learning. Here is one of the students trainees, Miss. Chinonyerum Ezeonwu in her handiwork. Stay glued to Delight News as we keep you updated with the event.

The quest for Local Government Autonomy today recorded a boost as an Anambra Court presided over by the Chief Judge of Peter Peter Umeadi orders the Anambra State independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) to conduct election for only candidates already nominated for the election before the process was stopped before August 15, 2017. In a landmark judgment yesterday, in Court 1 of Anambra State High Court, Hon Justice Umeadi, while delivering judgment in suit No A/182/2016 brought by All Progressives Congress (APC) & 21 others vs Anambra State independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) & 28 others, held that the appointment and reappointment of Caretaker Committees in the 21 LGs of Anambra State is illegal. The Chief Judge also ordered that in view of his findings of fact that only APC nominated candidates for the 2015 Anambra State Local Government Elections, and all other parties failed to do so, ANSIEC should conduct give a notice of election  and conduct election  for

President  Muhammadu Buhari  is expected to make Ibe Kachikwu the substantive petroleum minister This decision has sparked disquiet among the presidential cabal Kachikwu has served as minister of state for petroleum President Muhammadu Buhari’s ill- health  which has made him  travel  to London for medical treatment has placed critical decision making if the  oil  sector in the hands of Ibe Kachikwu. According to a source at the Presidency, Kachikwu who is the minister of state for petroleum resources is set to be made substantive minister as according to President Buhari who had asked Mr. Kachikwu to “go ahead with some critical decisions, including, but not limited to overseeing the forthcoming oil bloc allocations if necessary.” The source said that Mr. Kachikwu is likely going to be announced as substantive minister by President Buhari when he returns from London and this would be determined by his performance during his absence. However a cabal within the pr

Youths have been encouraged to explore various entrepreneurial opportunities in order to escape the manace of current economic realities in the country. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo made the remark at the opening ceremony of a five day Enterprise and Skill acquisition training being organised by Fidelity Bank Plc in partnership with Gazzelle Academy in Federal Polytexhnic Oko, Orumba North Local government area of Anambra state. Mr. Leonard Ezeugwu, the Regional Head for Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi States, Fidelity Bank Plc. Mr. Okonkwo who was represented by the Regional Bank Head, Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi States, Mr. Leonard Ezeugwu explained that the financial institution is collaborating with Gazzelle Academy to give back to give back to the society by engaging youths in career development oppotunities hence exposing them to financial freedom in a restive economy like Nigeria. He advised the participanting