THE RESTORATION OF BIAFRA NATION

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command has advised Kaduna residents to always watch out for crime and criminality and report same to the Corps for urgent action. The NSCDC tasked the residents to ensure vigilance and abide by COVID-19 protocols as they celebrate 2021 New Year. In a statement on Thursday, the state Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASC Orndiir Terzungwe said: “the state Commandant made the call in response to some unfortunate incidents which occurred before and during the Christmas festivities and the need to forestall the recurrence of similar ugly happenings.” “It is regrettable that in spite of tight security measures put in place, some unrepentant miscreants still indulge in such menace.” “Notwithstanding, however, it is our responsibility and we will continue in the fight against all forms of crime to ensure that security and peace are restored to pave the way for development to thrive. “In view of this determination...

  Reno Omokri has kicked against Nigerians abusing the General Overseer of Deeper Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, over the alleged sexual abuse of Don Davis, a JS1 student of the Deeper Life High School.  had reported that the mother of Don Davis alleged a threat to her life after she went public with her son’s abuse. She had accused the Akwa Ibom State government officials and some parents of indicted students of intimidation. Following the outcry that her son was starved and molested in the school, Nigerians launched an attack on Pastor Kumuyi for being silent on the matter. But Omokri in a post on his Instagram account said the attack on the clergyman was uncalled for. He claimed the media lynching was unhelpful and likened blaming Kumuyi to blaming Christ for Judas’s behaviour. “Abusing Pastor Kumuyi over the justice for Don Davis incident is uncalled for. The principal was speedily suspended. A 3rd party is investigating. “Therefore, a media lync...

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday claimed that his Eastern Security Network, ESN, will operate without the support of Southeast governors. Kanu said ESN revolved around the people and not Southeast governors or politicians. The IPOB leader made the claims while dismissing Southeast governors who distanced themselves from the security outfit. Kanu maintained that the position of the governors was of no significance to the operations of the outfit. He spoke through the Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Emma Powerful. A statement by Powerful reads partly: “Now that the southeast govs have distanced themselves from the eastern security network, how can it work successfully without their support? “We never expected the governors to support Eastern Security Network. The governors are part of our problem because of their selfish interests. They are the ones benefitting under the current one Nigeria slavery. “But the truth remains that their dissociation from...

  There are many setbacks in sporting events worldwide in the year 2020. Many competitions were postponed due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) globally. However, the safety of athletes, players, management, fans, arena workers and everyone else is obviously the most important thing, particularly since the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.  highlights some of the setbacks in major sporting events in the year 2020 in no particular order: 1. The 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics were earlier scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan between August 25 and September 6, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Tokyo Organizing Committee officially announced that the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics would be postponed to August 24 to September 5 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. The 2020 Copa América was scheduled to take place from June 12 to July 12, but On March 17 2020, CONMEBOL announced that due to...

  The year 2020 was like no other. After starting off very well, it slowly and surely descended into chaos, panic and tragedy. Early this year, the COVID-19 pandemic shook the entire world to its very foundation and still date has disrupted the way we carry out daily activities. Sports was not left out. Football leagues were cancelled and others cut short, while major sporting competitions have been moved to 2021. Yet, there was still enough for us to have a few controversies here and there. brings you the top five in no particular order: 1. Novak Djokovic became a Covidiot: In the middle of the pandemic, World No.1 Novak Djokovic organized a charity tennis tournament, which eventually became a COVID hotspot. Djokovic and other stars tested positive after competing in the tournament, which attracted large crowds and had limited social distancing in place. Djokovic, who bore the brunt of the widespread backlash, issued a public apology, saying in a statement he was “deeply sorry our...

  A former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent, has urged three Premier League clubs to make a move for Diego Costa ahead of the January transfer window. The clubs are Tottenham, Wolves and Everton. recalls that Costa terminated his contract with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after mutual consent. Costa said it was the best moment for him and Atletico Madrid to part ways, adding that he has given his best to Diego Simeone’s side. “Especially now his [Diego Costa’s] contract has been ripped up and you do not have to pay any money for him,” Bent told talk SPORT, adding his fitness is still good and has bags of experience in England. “Spurs would take him, Wolves would, even someone like Everton on the off chance something happens to [Dominic] Calvert-Lewin,” Bent added. Costa, who returned to Atletico from Chelsea in 2018, scored just 19 goals in 81 matches in his second spell with the La Liga giants.

  Manchester United forward, Odion Ighalo, has revealed that he was naked in bed trying to sleep when he got the call about his transfer to the club a year ago. The former Nigeria International recalled how he rushed around a Shanghai hotel after being told Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s side wanted him. Ighalo penned a six-month loan deal with the Red Devils back in January 2019 which was then extended for a further six months. He will return to Shanghai Shenua, when his contract comes to an end today, January 31, 2021. Ighalo, 31, told the official Manchester United Podcast, “My agent told me he wants to see if I can go on loan to the UK, Manchester United were looking for a short loan, they were looking for a striker as Marcus Rashford was injured and he asked ‘what do you think about that?’ “I said ‘what club did you just mention?’ and he said ‘Manchester United’. Since that day he mentioned this name I did not sleep. He said I wasn’t the only option as they have four or five other opt...

  As the year 2020 winds up in a few hours time,  NEWS LAND takes a trip down memory lane at some of the events that shook the world, ranging from COVID-19 on the side of health, to politics and other issues. COVID-19 Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 is a deadly virus which first broke out in Wuhan, China in 2019 and has since spread around the world, causing major changes in world operations and also bringing about tears, pains and sorrow. Looking at 2020, the virus turned the world upside down and altered the way people interact, travel, communicate with each order. The COVID-19 virus swept through continents leaving behind devastation, loss of jobs, deaths, and wide spread fear. Lockdown imposition Following the outbreak, various government’s of the world imposed lockdown as a means of trying to curb the spread of the virus. The widespread of the virus in 2020 led to the closure of schools, market places, airports, social events, and total lockdown of the world for mont...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2021 appropriation bill into law. It would be recalled that the 2021 appropriation bill was passed by the National Assembly last week monday before embarking on its holiday. The President on new year’s eve signed the bill to sustain the January-December fiscal cycle. The N13.5 trillion budget will run from January 1st- to December 31st in 2021.

  Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has directed all officers to enforce all protocols as highlighted by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Odumosu instructed his officers and men to enforce the 12am to 4am curfew and also ensure the total closure of night clubs, bars, lounges, event centres, amongst others. This was contained in a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday. It comes as churches have adjusted their plans for crossover services on the night of December 31, 2020. “The Commissioner of Police reiterated that they must enforce the use of face mask regularly at public places (markets/malls), social distancing, total closure of night clubs, bars, lounges, event centres, no social party, street carnivals, use of infra-red thermometers to check body temperature, hand sanitisers and enforcement of the imposed curfew between 12 midnight and 4am. “All Area Commanders and DPOs must ensure such ...

  Yes,   January exams will still go ahead in schools. This even includes schools which have extra restrictions imposed on them. Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary, said he would do "everything" to keep children in school, and the majority of primary schools will reopen on Monday, January 4. But, in nearly 50 Tier 4 areas where infection rates are highest, all schools will have to close, including primaries, until at least January 18 - but this will be reviewed every two weeks.  Mr Williamson confirmed that, despite the disruption, exams pencilled in for January would still go ahead.  He told the House of Commons: “Those assessments will continue as planned in those establishments that are delivering them. “We made the decision about the importance of those youngsters being able to continue to take those qualifications over the coming weeks.” Expected return dates for schools January 4:  All primary schools will return as planned - ex...