The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday threw his weight behind United States President Donald Trump, over his stand on China’s activities to the spread of coronavirus in the world.Mazi Kanu berated all the people and organization that are criticizing President Trump over his comment against China on a… Continue reading IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Backs Trump on Stance Against China, Bill Gates by Jessy Samuel Ejah
Category: Africa
Keniebi Okokoh Dies in Lagos Hospital by Jessy Samuel Ejah
Reports say that One of the frontline PDP Governorship aspirant has died in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos.A reliable source close to the Bayelsa born Billionaire told newsmen on Whatsapp Messenger that He died a painful death from the Anaesthesia Liposuction.The source said; “while the operation was going successful, there was a power outbreak in… Continue reading Keniebi Okokoh Dies in Lagos Hospital by Jessy Samuel Ejah
Nigeria Extends Lockdown by 14 Days, Records 20 New Cases by Ada Nkong
President Buhari Monday announced a 14 day extension to the lockdown in FCT, Lagos and Ogun States.According to him, this is necessitated by the need to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. He appealed to Nigerians to see the hardship as a sacrifice for self and the nation.Buhari promised that the social register would be… Continue reading Nigeria Extends Lockdown by 14 Days, Records 20 New Cases by Ada Nkong
Innoson Begins Manufacture of Jets Spare Parts by Jessy Samuel Ejah
The grinding conflict between the Nigerian state and Boko Haram insurgents has exacted a devastating human and economic toll over the past six years.But for Nigeria’s first car manufacturer, the crisis may represent an opportunity.The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently announced a partnership deal with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), which will see the company supply… Continue reading Innoson Begins Manufacture of Jets Spare Parts by Jessy Samuel Ejah
President Buhari Appoints DIG Usman Baba Acting IGP by Ralph Bichene
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced DIG Usman Alkali Baba as acting Inspector General of Police. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi who disclosed this to statehouse correspondesaid the appointment is with immediate effect. Buhari had on February 4th extended the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for three months.… Continue reading President Buhari Appoints DIG Usman Baba Acting IGP by Ralph Bichene
Nigeria Absent in Fight Against Book Haram- Idriss Deby _Jessy Samuel Ejah
Idriss Déby, speaks in a soft mumble, wears spectacles and an immaculate white robe, and is to be found in the quiet inner recesses of a gilt-edged, marble presidential palace — under crystal chandeliers and vaulted arches that seem part Renaissance, part Vegas — at the dusty center of his country’s capital.Yet he is undeniably… Continue reading Nigeria Absent in Fight Against Book Haram- Idriss Deby _Jessy Samuel Ejah
African Youths, Saviours of the Continent by Jessy Samuel Ejah
It is often claimed by some African leaders that young people in Africa are lazy. I have never seen any meaningful evidence of this. To me, it is the attempts of an entrenched old guard trying desperately to disparage that which makes them uncomfortable. Additionally, these accusations are false by most measurements of merit and… Continue reading African Youths, Saviours of the Continent by Jessy Samuel Ejah
Appeal Court Discharges and Acquits Dokpesi of Corruption Charges by Raphael Bichene
The appeal court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted the former chairman of Daar Communications PLC, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi of corruption allegations . Recall that Dokpesi, his company, DAAR Investment and Holdings Ltd, were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on alleged procurement fraud and breach of public trust. He allegedly received N2.1 billion… Continue reading Appeal Court Discharges and Acquits Dokpesi of Corruption Charges by Raphael Bichene
South Africa Records First Two Covid-19 Deaths by Francisca Ogar
South Africa on Friday reported its first two deaths from the novel coronavirus outbreak as the number of confirmed cases breached the 1,000 mark, the government said.“This morning we wake South Africans up with sad news that we now have our first deaths resulting from COVID-19,” Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said in a statement.He said… Continue reading South Africa Records First Two Covid-19 Deaths by Francisca Ogar
Freedom of Expression: The Nnamdi Kanu Experience by Jessy Samuel Ejah
If you say the truth you die! If you keep quiet, you die! One of the most popular phrases used by a politician in Nigerian senate”. Politics in Nigeria has never been so badly represented like it is now, when all the country ever needed was freedom from oppression with a civilian government as its… Continue reading Freedom of Expression: The Nnamdi Kanu Experience by Jessy Samuel Ejah