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Apr

25

2023

Warring factions in Sudan agree on 3-day ceasefire

Metro, NewsAfrica, America, Politics, Sudan

After Ten days of fighting in Sudan, the United States said warring factions had brokered a three-day ceasefire which would be effected on Tuesday. U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said in a statement that, “To support a durable end to the fighting, the United States will coordinate with regional and international partners and Sudanese civilian stakeholders to assist in creating a committee to oversee the negotiation, conclusion, and implementation of a permanent cessation of hostilities and humanitarian arrangements in Sudan”. Blinken added that the U.S. will work with Sudanese parties “toward the shared goal of a return to civilian…

Apr

23

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bishop Emeka Nwankpa Salutes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at 63

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsBirthday, Emeka Nwankpa, Orji Uzor Kalu

Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State in the just-concluded governorship election, has saluted Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as the Senate Chief Whip marks his 63rd birthday. In a news release personally signed by him and made available to newsmen, the revered cleric and philanthropist described the Senate Chief Whip as a 'dogged politician and one who has distinguished himself creditably in the business world.' Bishop Nwankpa particularly noted Senator Kalu's quality representation of the people of Abia North Senatorial District in the Senate, and his sterling contributions to the economic and political growth of…

Apr

22

2023

By Chimamanda

In Ikonne, Abia Lost a Great Son – Bishop Emeka Nwankpa

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, SponsoredAbia State, Emeka Nwankpa, Nigeria, Politics, RIP, Uche Ikonne

Bishop Dr Emeka Nwankpa, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Abia State in the just-concluded governorship election, has described the late Prof Uche Ikonne as a 'fallen hero'. In paying glowing tributes in honor of the former governorship candidate of the PDP in Abia State who died a few weeks to the election, the revered cleric described Ikonne as a worthy brother and fellow compatriot whose dream was to see a better Abia. In an emotion-filled eulogy, Bishop Nwankpa recalled how, in the build-up to the election, he and the late Professor ran issue-based campaigns devoid of rancour and acrimony…

Apr

22

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Sowore rejects Buhari’s apology – Pains you caused Nigerians will haunt you

Economy, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Bandits, Crime, Economy, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 general election, Omoyole Sowore has rejected an apology offered to Nigerians by President Muhammadu Buhari as his administration wind-up. Buhari had on Friday asked Nigerians to pardon him, especially those he might have hurt while discharging his duties. Reacting to Buhari’s apologies, Sowore in a tweet on his official handle, reeled out reasons the president may never be forgiven. Sowore said the president did not only hurt Nigeria but dehumanized citizens of the country with some unfavourable policies. He declared that the opportunities President Buhari “crushed will continue to…

Apr

22

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tension as gunmen kill five policemen, couple in Imo ambush

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBandits, Crime, Gunmen, Imo State, Kidnappers, Nigeria, Security, UGM

Some unidentified gunmen, on Friday morning, ambushed policemen at Okpala junction in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. DAILY POST gathered from a reliable source who craved anonymity that a couple, Mr and Mrs Chinaka Nwagu, who were from the Amankwo Okpala community, were also killed. The source said due to the tragedy, business activities in the entire neighbourhood had come to an end. He said, “The dead officers traveled from the nearby Abo Mbaise police division to eat at the junction.” He claimed that some gunmen arrived on the spot and started shooting at the policeman while…