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Obiajulu Joel Nwolu is an established writer at africannewstoday.com. He is passionate about African affairs. He loves writing about interesting facts relating to the African continent and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.
Burna Boy’s Police Escorts Shoot Married Man After Singer Made Pass At Wife
12Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Music, News, Nigeria

Burna Boy’s Police Escorts Shoot Married Man After Singer Made Pass At Wife

The Lagos State Police Commissioner’s Special Squad has detained five policemen attached to singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, for attempted murder after they shot two fun seekers— Irebami Lawrence and another identified simply as Tolu— at Club Cubana on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday. According to a preliminary report by the Bar Beach Police Division, trouble started when the singer and five police escorts visited the nightclub around 4am on June 8. About four policemen waited outside while one of the policemen, identified as Inspector Ibrahim, who was in mufti, accompanied the Grammy-Award-winning artiste into the club. According to multiple witness statements, the singer was in the VIP section with three women when he spotted another woman. He was reported to ha...
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I’m Ashamed Of Ohanaeze, No Longer Believe In Body – Umahi Attacks Obiozor
12Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

I’m Ashamed Of Ohanaeze, No Longer Believe In Body – Umahi Attacks Obiozor

Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has berated the apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, over the voting pattern of South-East delegates during the just concluded presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Umahi, who expressed displeasure with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said he no longer believes in the organization. The ex-APC presidential aspirant spoke in the Uburu area of Ebonyi State on Saturday while accusing South-East delegates of a “high level of betrayal” during the APC presidential primary election in Abuja. Umahi insisted that it was a big shame that Igbos failed to make a statement with their delegates. According to Umahi: “The presidential election was an eye-opener to Ebonyi State. I thank God that through your support, we had a vi...
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June 12: President Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech
12Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria

June 12: President Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE, 2022 Fellow Nigerians, Today, June The 12th, marks another Democracy Day anniversary and an occasion to celebrate freedom and unity of our Nation. 2. From 1999, we consistently celebrated Democracy Day to mark the end of military rule and the return of power and control into the hands of those freely elected by the people. On this day, Nigerians recommit themselves to ensuring we protect and preserve the ideals of democracy. 3. In 2018, we moved Democracy Day from 29th of May to the 12th of June. This change was to remind all Nigerians of one free election after whic...
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2023 AFCONQ: Super Eagles To Depart For Morocco Saturday Evening Ahead São Tomé & Principe Clash
11Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
AFCON, News, Nigeria, Sports

2023 AFCONQ: Super Eagles To Depart For Morocco Saturday Evening Ahead São Tomé & Principe Clash

The Super Eagles will depart for Marrakech Morocco this evening, ahead of their second Group A game of the 2023 AFCON qualifier against São Tomé and Principe on Monday. This was revealed by the Eagles’ media officer Babafemi Raji. According to Raji, before departing for Morocco, the Eagles will train inside the MKO Abiola Stadium on Saturday morning at 10.30am. The training will be behind closed doors as fans and the media would not be allowed into the stadium. Players and officials of the team will then depart for Morocco via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,Abuja, at 7.15pm. Read Also: 2023 AFCON Qualifier: Osimhen, Sadiq, Lookman Lead 24 Eagles In Training Ahead Sierra Leone Clash The Eagles got their 2023 AFCON qualifying campaign off to a positive note a...
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Helicopter Shot At Natives, Spared Attackers – Kaduna Villagers
11Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Helicopter Shot At Natives, Spared Attackers – Kaduna Villagers

Some villagers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have fled their homes following Sunday’s attack that left no fewer than 32 people dead while others were injured. The Kaduna State Government through its Commissioner for International Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the attack. It was gathered that the bloodthirsty terrorists attacked Ugwan Gamu, Dogon Noma, Ungwan Sarki, and Maikori villages near Maro in Kajuru LGA on Sunday, June 5, 2022. This came less than 24 hours after terrorists abducted 14 persons at Iri Station, about 8km from Idon town, Idon Ward of the same Kajuru LGA. It was learnt that the terrorists on Friday killed 25 locals but “as villagers comb surrounding bushes for corpses, seven decomposed bodies were found Monday morni...
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CVR Surge: INEC Deploys More Machines In S’East, Lagos, Kano
11Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

CVR Surge: INEC Deploys More Machines In S’East, Lagos, Kano

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has received reports from States indicating an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens wishing to register as voters and the challenges they face across the country.  Accordingly, the commission said it has released more machines to address the development. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Barr. Festus Okoye disclosed this in a statement issued Friday night in Abuja. He noted that in some States, the sudden turnout of prospective registrants is overwhelming. “Consequently, the Commission convened an urgent meeting with all the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) yesterday Thursday 9th June 2022 to review the situation so that eligible Nigerians who wish ...
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Owo Massacre: Terror Attack Targeted At Akeredolu, Message To South-West – Soyinka
11Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Religion, Security, Terrorism

Owo Massacre: Terror Attack Targeted At Akeredolu, Message To South-West – Soyinka

Prof. Wole Soyinka, Nobel Laureate and renowned playwright, has described the attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, where many worshippers were killed, as a message to the entire people of South-West. Soyinka while paying a condolence visit to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday said the terror attack was targeted at the governor who has been showing leadership in terms of internal liberation of his people, NAN reports. “He (governor) was targeted and there is no question about that. “It was not an accident and it passed a message to the rest of us. That is why I’m here. I want the governor to know that we have received the message. “We understand it and we came to sympathise with him that he was selected as a medium of that message,” Soyinka said. Re...
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Kaduna: NAF Helicopter Deliberately Refused To Attack Terrorists – Shehu Sani
10Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Kaduna: NAF Helicopter Deliberately Refused To Attack Terrorists – Shehu Sani

A former Kaduna Central District Senator, Shehu Sani, has provided an insight into the latest terrorist attack in Southern Kaduna. The rampaging terrorists were said to have attacked the area on Wednesday killing over 30 people. And a viral report said that the terrorists this time, came with a helicopter, with which they carried out the operation. But Kaduna State Government, on Thursday, debunked reports of the aerial attack by terrorists, but confirmed that 32 persons were killed in the attack in Kajuru Local Government of the State. It said that the much talked about helicopter belongs to the Nigerian Air Force, which arrived to engage the bandits. Over 150 bandits reportedly stormed the area on motorcycles, and proceeded to raze several houses, as they attacked and...
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Akpabio Wins Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial Re-Run Primary
10Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Akpabio Wins Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial Re-Run Primary

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the just concluded primary and the immediate past Minister for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has emerged the winner of Akwa Ibom North West senatorial primary. It was gathered that he emerged during a re-run primary conducted Thursday night June 9, 2022 at the Godswill Akpabio Empowerment Centre in Ikot Ekpene local government area. The first party primary conducted on May 28, 2022, for the senatorial district was cancelled following security infractions during the exercise. Akpabio who stepped down for Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinubu during the APC presidential primary at the Senatorial primary polled a total of 478 votes, while Sir Joseph Akpan scored only one vote, the former Deputy ...
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Abia 2023: I Won’t Take Salary If Elected Governor – Alex Otti
9Jun By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments
Elections, News, Nigeria

Abia 2023: I Won’t Take Salary If Elected Governor – Alex Otti

Former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of defunct Diamond Bank Pl, Dr. Alex Otti, has vowed not to take salary, but serve free of charge if elected governor of Abia State in the 2023 governorship election. Otti, who left the APC for the Labour party, polled 454 votes to emerge unopposed during the governorship primary election of the party held in Umuahia. Making his victory speech after emerging the governorship candidate, Otti explained that he would rather donate his salary to humanitarian and developmental causes that would benefit the less privileged people in the state. The ex-bank chief promised to ensure good governance and reduce the cost of governance to free funds for the development of the state. He said, “If you elect me your governor in 2023, I ...
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