THE RESTORATION OF BIAFRA NATION

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  The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, has recorded 835 fresh cases of COVID-19 in 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Rivers State recorded the highest new cases with 263 infections followed by Lagos which reported 217. The health agency made this known on Friday morning in an update posted on its verified Facebook page. The country also recorded about 10 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the total fatality to 2,298. So far, Nigeria has recorded 189,715 cases of the disease with about 169,626 patients already recovered. The post reads, “835 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Rivers-263 Lagos-217 Oyo-128 Edo-45 Kwara-42 FCT-37 Ekiti-35 Ogun-13 Akwa Ibom-11 Imo-11 Bayelsa-10 Plateau-7 Delta-4 Kaduna-3 Benue-2 Niger-2 Sokoto-2 Abia-1 Ebonyi-1 Nasarawa-1 189,715 confirmed 169,626 discharged 2,298 deaths “States with zero cases reported (2): Borno and Kano

  The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC has announced 637 cases of COVID-19 in 18 States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. NCDC, while giving update on its verified Facebook page on Thursday morning, said about seven patients have died due to complications from the dreaded virus. So far, Nigeria has recorded 188,880 cases of the disease since its outbreak in 2020. No fewer than 169, 382 patients have been successfully treated and discharged.  Lagos records 776 as NCDC confirms over one thousand fresh cases, more deaths However, a total of 2, 288 fatalities have been recorded across the country as Lagos State remains the epicenter of the virus in Nigeria. The post reads, “637 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria Lagos-322 Rivers-70 Edo-54 Delta-34 Akwa Ibom-31 Kwara-31 FCT-29 Ekiti-17 Ogun-14 Osun-10 Kebbi-8 Cross River-5 Plateau-3 Taraba-3 Kaduna-2 Bayelsa-2 Benue-1 Enugu-1 Kano-1 188,880 confirmed 169,382 discharged 2,288 deaths “States with zero cases reported (6): Go...

  The Zamfara State Government has expressed readiness to partner international donor agencies to combat COVID-19 and other diseases affecting residents of the state. This was disclosed by the Speaker, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Mu’azu Magarya, who doubles as the state chairman of the COVID-19 taskforce, when he flagged off the second phase of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines donated by the United States of America Centre for Disease Control at the state medical store in Gusau, the state capital. Magarya, who commended the efforts and concern shown by the US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in particular and all other donor agencies in general, assured that the state would still maintain its lead in the fight against the pandemic by proper and judicious use of the vaccine for the people of the state. He appealed to international donor agencies and development partners to assist the state with drugs and medication to fight the scourge of cholera outbreak ...

  Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale, MKO, Abiola was behind the 1985 coup. Fani-Kayode alleged that Abiola funded the coup that removed President Muhammadu Buhari from power in 1985. He claimed that the same people Abiola used to remove Buhari from power annulled the 1993 presidential election he won. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain disclosed this in a series of tweets. June 12: Abiola cannot be happy with Nigeria, democracy now autocracy – Gani Adams Fani-Kayode, however, commended Buhari for immortalizing Abiola with June 12 democracy day, 35 years later. According to Fani-Kayode: “MKO Abiola funded the coup that removed Buhari from power in 1985 yet it was the same people he put in power that year that annulled his election as President 8 years later in 1993. What an irony! Again the same Buhari he removed from power in 1985 was the one that, 35 years later. “Once back in power, apologised for ...

  Nigerians of Igbo extraction residing in the United Kingdom have barricaded the Parliament House in London to protest against the alleged genocide in the South East region. In a video shared on Friday morning, the Biafra protesters demanded an end to the killing of Igbo youths in Nigeria. speech of President Buhari’s Democracy Day address Recall that Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, last week, said those trying to destroy the country would receive the shock of their life.  Buhari Must Go’ protesters shut down Abuja [PHOTOS] He also added on his Twitter handle that, “Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand". Following public critism in the country and condemnations of the ban by Nigerians and the international community, Twitter deleted part of part Buhari's tweets.  There have been a series of attacks on police stations and police personnel in the state which the government and...

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday morning, addressed Nigerians to mark the 2021 Democracy Day celebration. Buhari Must Go’ protesters shut down Abuja [PHOTOS] The speech reads in full, “I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a celebration of freedom and a victory for one people, one country and one Nigeria. “As with all democracies we will always be going through improvement processes in our desire to reach the goal of a mature democracy, a strong, evolved and integrated nation state to be reckoned with globally. June 12: ‘Buhari must go’ – Ondo youths insist as protest rocks Akure [Photos] “In the last two years we have witnessed and overcome a good number of testy challenges that would have destroyed other nations especially relating to our collective security. “The indefatigable CAN DO Spirit of the Nigerian has sustained us and would keep pushing us to put these challenges behind us. June 12: Teargas, gunshots as La...

  Palpable fear has gripped residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja over the activities of protesters who have stormed many parts of the city to decry bad governance.   Earlier, Some of the protesters who stormed the Gudu Junction in the FCT, clashed with security operatives.  recalls that several groups and activists have vowed to stage protests in all parts of the country as Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day.

  The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security of lives and property on Saturday June 12. There are fears that Lagos will be shut down for the June 12 Democracy Day Celebration. Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said that commercial and social activities will go on as normal. A statement he signed noted that the command is not aware of any planned protest nor curfew. The spokesman warned those might want to foment troubles to steer clear. Eid el Fitr: Zamfara police beefs up security, deploys over 2000 police men “Anyone caught engaging in any act capable of causing breakdown of order will face the full wrath of the law.” Adejobi advised members of the public to disregard any rumoured sit-at-home order, lock down of markets and total paralysis of economic and social activities. “It is a mere mischievous rumour and calculated attempt to create fears in the minds of Lagosians and disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in Lagos ...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has claimed that last year’s EndSARS protests against police brutality, were aimed at removing him from office. Buhari stated this while appearing on Arise TV on Thursday morning. He also blamed the protests on the dwindling inflow of foreign direct investment to the country. The president insisted that those who participated in the protests, have made Nigeria unattractive to investors. Buhari was asked how he can improve foreign direct investment (FDI) to Nigeria. In response he said: “This question was answered last year when there was the #EndSARS protest last year. You remember the young people that wanted to march here and remove me?” The president added: “Tell the young people to behave themselves and make the country safe, then we can attract real investors to the country”.

  A Federal Government delegation, on Friday, met with Southeast stakeholders over the prevailing security situation in the zone. The delegation, led by the country’s Defence Minister, Retired Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi, had his Interior Ministry counterpart, H.E. Raul Adesoji Aregbesola, the Service Chiefs, Governors of the South-East geo-political zone and other leaders of political, religious and traditional institutions in the zone, at the Enugu Government House. After the closed-door session, Magashi said that the issues raised at the meeting comprised the instability and criminality affecting the country in general. According to him, “We are happy to have discussed the ones that are peculiar to this part of the country. “We agreed that there are fundamental issues that need to be addressed. “The herders conflict should be seen from the perspective of national interest to find solution that will stop the menace all over the country.” The Minister noted that...

  Insecurity God brought you to defend Benue people – Group lauds Gov Ortom Members of the Jemgbagh Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Unity Forum, comprising Gboko, Buruku and Tarka Local Government Areas of Benue State, have lauded the courage exhibited by Governor Samuel Ortom in defending the people of the state against Fulani herdsmen. The members, made up of prominent party stalwarts, government appointees, women and youths conveyed their feelings when they paid Governor Ortom a courtesy visit at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi, the state capital. June 12: No cause for alarm – FCTA assures Abuja residents of safety Interim President of the Forum, Prince Yandev Amaabai, said just like God brought the late Aper Aku to provide infrastructure based on the needs at his time, God brought Governor Samuel Ortom at this time to deal with the security situation. Pr...

  The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents of the city of protection of lives and properties during the Democracy Day celebration ON Saturday. Buhari’s comments validate creation of Eastern Security Network – Nnamdi Kanu  reports that tension has heightened across the city over looming attacks and violence as groups plan to protest bad governance on Democracy Day following the hardship and insecurity bedevilling many parts of the country. God told me TB Joshua in hellfire, Nnamdi Kanu may die soon – Pastor Peters However, the Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola, on Thursday assured that the security agencies in the FCT are committed to ensuring that lives and properties of residents are protected during the celebration and beyond. ‘I’ll keep that to myself’ – Buhari parries question on Twitter ban FCTA apologises to Nigerians for blackout at Airport Road Twitter ban in Nigeria, five Governors remain active, tweet H...

  Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has by his comment on Thursday, validated the creation of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, by the Indigenous People of Biafra. Nnamdi Kanu and his group had set up the security network to help counter the criminal activities of suspected Fulani herdsmen in the South East and Southsouth regions of the country. However, the government is against the illegally established outfit and fighting to end its activities in the regions but Kanu noted that Buhari, who appeared on Arise TV, Lagos State on Thursday validated the ESN. Any army sent to Biafraland will die there – Nnamdi Kanu replies Buhari During the exclusive interview, President Muhammadu Buhari had said that it was wrong for Governors to sit idle expecting him to stop the activities of killer Fulani herdsmen in their states. And reacting to this, Kanu tweeted, “…Buhari shifts the responsibility of s...

  The Senior pastor of Divine Mercy Church, Olatobiloba Peters has unveiled some revelations which he claimed God gave him about the late Nigerian televangelist, Temitope Balogun, also known as TB Joshua and Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. WEndSARS protesters wanted to remove me as president – Buhari Pastor Peters disclosed that God revealed to him that TB Joshua was not in heaven. Speaking with , the clergyman stated that the powers of the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, was not from God. IPOB, ESN Buhari govt sponsoring terrorism in South East, governors are complicit – HURIWA TB Joshua had died a few days ago after conducting a service in his church. He was found unconscious in his private apartment while the service was ongoing in Lagos. This is coming at a time the Senior Pastor of Christian Life Church, Jackson Senyonga had described TB Joshua as the “biggest witch in Africa.” Defence Minister, Service Chi...

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday turned down a question on the suspension of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in Nigeria. Recall that the Minister of information and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, had last Friday announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter’s operations in the country. Mohammed said the government was forced to act because of “the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence.” The suspension of Twitter has continued to spark widespread outrage, with many Nigerians condemning the move. However, when asked on Arise TV when the Twitter ban would be lifted, Buhari declined to comment, saying he would “keep” the answer to himself. “I will keep that to myself,” the president said.

  The United States is increasing the pressure on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration after the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. On Wednesday, the US Mission in Nigeria conveyed the message of top American official, Samantha Power. The senior diplomat is the current Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Power said: “There are nearly 40 M Twitter users in #Nigeria, and the country is home to Africa’s largest tech hub. “This suspension is nothing more than state-sanctioned denial of free speech and should be reversed immediately. #KeepitOn.” Power was the 28th US Ambassador to the United Nations from 2013 to 2017. Twitter: Think of how ban will affect economy, young people – Makinde tells Buhari Last Friday, federal authorities sanctioned Twitter indefinitely after Buhari’s tweet was deleted. The President had stated that many of those misbehaving in the South-East region were young and did not witness the destruction and l...

  The joint minority caucus of the National Assembly on Wednesday urged users of suspended microblogging platform, Twitter to ignore the decision of the Federal Government and continue using the medium. Recall that the FG had last Friday suspended the operation of Twitter in Nigeria for allegedly allowing contents that are capable of threatening the corporate existence of Nigerians. Despite the ban, most users have continued to access the platform via the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN). Some top politicians including religious leaders have defied the ban by tweeting via their handles. Security challenges: Minority caucus slams Buhari, vows to take measures if insecurity persists The decision of the joint caucus was contained in a statement issued by Minority Leader House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, and the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe. The statement reads in part, “The Joint Minority Caucus recognizes the provisions of Articles ...

  The Federal Government has lamented that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, is using Twitter to destabilize Nigeria. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, disclosed this at an interview with BBC News Africa. Mohammed noted that Kanu uses Twitter to direct members of IPOB to attack policemen, soldiers, correctional centres and offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The minister lamented that Twitter has failed to sanction the IPOB leader for using the platform to destabilize Nigeria. Nigerians mock Buhari govt for announcing suspension of Twitter via Twitter Lai Mohammed said, “IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in particular, his platform of choice to destabilise the country is Twitter. “Twitter is actually the platform of choice for the separatist leader who resides outside Nigeria but issues directives for his members to attack the symbols of authority such as policemen, soldiers, correctional centres, ele...

  Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari may not reverse the ban on Twitter unless United States President Joe Biden intervenes in the standoff which entered day 6 today. Former US intelligence community’s top Nigeria specialist, Matthew Page, said this in an interview with in reaction to the latest demand by the world power. Samantha Power, currently the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, illustrated Nigeria’s action against the company as ‘an aggression against free speech’. The ex-US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) affirmed that nearly 40 million Nigerians use Twitter, and that “the country is home to Africa’s largest tech hub”. “This suspension is nothing more than state-sanctioned denial of free speech and should be reversed immediately”, Power requested. Twitter is an American microblogging and social networking service. The 44-year-old CEO, Jack Dorsey, visited Nigeria in November 2019. Asked if the US government may dec...