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Dec

17

2021

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu now prisoner of conscience – IPOB

Metro, News, PoliticsBiafra, Freedom, IPOB, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Politics

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday, declared its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as a prisoner of conscience. IPOB said Kanu, who is in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, was arrested for committing no offense. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, said its leader only advocated for self-determination due to the perceived oppression of the southeast. A statement by Powerful reads: “Following the extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria without proper documentation for doing so and long incarceration and detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody, we the global movement and…

Dec

15

2021

By Amos Oge Kalu

Sheikh Gumi reveals why bandits started killing victims

MetroBoko Haram, Crime, Metro, Nigeria, Security, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi

Popular Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has disclosed that something made bandits start killing their victims. Gumi said bandits were out to avenge the killing of their family members by the military through airstrikes. Speaking at a retreat on inclusive security organized by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa in Abuja, the Kaduna-based Islamic scholar said that the bandits were victims seeking justice. He noted that it was important for the federal government to meet with bandits urgently before they become uncontrollable. Gumi said: “We all know that bandits initially don’t kill people. They only kidnap people to get…

Dec

15

2021

By OHAFIATV

One year anniversary: IPOB lauds ESN for defence of Biafra Land

Metro, News, PoliticsBiafra, ESN, Freedom, IPOB, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Politics, Security

By Chinedu Adonu THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has commended the Eastern Security Network, ESN, for its defence of Biafra land in the last one year of its inauguration. The group warned against politicians and Department of State Security, DSS’ alleged plan to recruit 500 youths into the security outfit, saying that it was a plot to deceive Biafrans and make them believe they are in charge of ESN in Biafra land. According to Media and Publicity Secretary of the group, Emma Powerful, who vowed ‘’not to allow saboteurs to create another ESN to…

Dec

04

2021

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia TV Emerges AFNEWS Abia Blog Of The Year 2021

Abia State, Entertainment, Metro, News, Ohafia, SponsoredAbia State, AFNews, Comr Amos Kalu, Entertainment, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics

Ohafia TV News has emerged ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER (AFNEWS) ABIA BLOG OF THE YEAR 2021 after an online voting that that held for 24 hours. The total vote cast was 334 with Ohafia TV polling 57.8% with the runner up Profjaysblog getting 46.7%. Ohafia TV and its publisher Amos Kalu will be walking away with 32 inches flat screen television on the event day. Recall that ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER (AFNEWS) MEDIA SUMMIT/AWARD EVENT 2021 is billed to hold on 9th December 2021 at Damgrete Hotel in Umuahia, Abia State.

Dec

01

2021

By OHAFIATV

United Airlines inaugurates nonstop service between Lagos, Washington D.C.

Economy, MetroNext Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

United Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop service between its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport with the arrival of the first flight into Lagos on Wednesday. With three weekly flights, United is the first and only airline serving Washington, D.C. nonstop from Lagos. The flight is operated with state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring United’s award-winning United Polaris business class cabin and United Premium Plus premium economy seats. The new service marks United’s return to Nigeria, which the airline previously served up until 2016. A water cannon salute marked the arrival of United flight…