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The Coalition for the Defence of Nigeria Sovereignty, on Friday berated the United States, US, over its stance that the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, is not a terrorist organization. The Coalition insisted that the stance of the US is “highly condemnable in the light of the psychological and emotional trauma that this terrorist group has caused us collectively as a people.” It maintained that, “every single thing that members of this terrorist group have done in recent weeks will lead to jail terms,” in the United States. The President of the coalition, Otunba Bolaji Alabi, made these remarks during a protest march to the US embassy in Lagos. According to Bolaji, “We are here today to protest against something that we know threatens not just our dear country, Nigeria, but also poses a risk to our culture as Yoruba. It is a culture we cherish as passionately as we respect our nationality as Nigerians. “Our compatriots in south-east Nigeria, our Igbo brothers, have a cha...

A Plateau State High Court on Friday sentenced a 20-year-old man, Ponjul Yakubu, to death by hanging, for shooting his father to death. Justice A.I. Ashoms gave the sentence after he found Yakubu guilty of a one-count charge of culpable homicide, punishable with death under section 221 of the Penal Code. “Going by the findings of this court, you, Ponjul Yakubu, mercilessly took the life of your father, Mr. Domsing Yakubu, in cold blood. “You have, however, shown remorse and appeared sober throughout your trial; however, this sentence is mandatory as the law states that any person convicted of murder shall be punished with death by hanging. “The sentence of this court upon you is that you, Ponjul Yakubu, will be hanged until you are dead. May God have mercy on your soul,” he declared. Yakubu was arraigned on July 8, 2015, to face a one-count charge of culpable homicide punishable with death, after allegedly committing the crime on May 5, 2015. Yakubu was specifically accused of using...

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is visiting Anambra, the eastern part of Nigeria through the Enugu International Airport. Prof. Osinbajo was received by the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and accompanied by the Minister for Budget, Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of Labour,   Chris Ngige. Subscribe to our mailing updates * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Birthday / ( mm / dd )

The United States of America, U.S.A, has told Nigeria to look beyond a military option in resolving internal conflicts. The United States Institute for Peace, USIP, made the call in Washington DC when the agency convened a gathering of US officials, diplomats and Nigerian leaders. The event looked at “Peace in Nigeria: How to build it, and America’s role” and possible options beyond military operations were explored. The Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, U.S Department of State, Thomas Hushek, in his concluding remarks said, “durable peace” in Nigeria “will require a painstaking dialogue.” Nigeria’s military recently went into an open confrontation with members of the pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, through“Operation Python Dance” in the Southeast. Hushek said Nigeria is a very critical U.S. partner on the continent, but added that the President Muhammadu Buhari government must in its pursuit of peace first ide...

Campaigners for Catalan independence are making their final push for support Friday ahead of a referendum Sunday which is fiercely opposed by Spain's central government. A closing rally is due to take place Friday evening in the Montjuic area of Barcelona, the regional capital of Catalonia, a wealthy region in Spain's northeast. Catalonia's separatist government is adamant it will go ahead with the referendum despite the country's highest court barring it on the grounds that it violates the country's constitution. Spain's central government says the referendum is illegal, must not go ahead and that the result will not be recognized. Large numbers of state police officers have been deployed to the region to try to prevent the vote taking place. "We have to make it clear that there will not be a referendum," Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis told CNN's Christiane Amanpour from Madrid on Thursday. "Spain does not ...

Several years ago, Nigeria severed its ties with the British and declared independence on the 1st of October 1960 and ever since the establishment of the country, Nigerians be it a child or an octogenarian has celebrated this day with so much ecstasy together with different activities to make the day a memorable one. To commemorate with Nigerians as the country celebrates her 57th independence, Africa’s leading mobile brand – TECNO Mobile is embarking on a 5-day bumper price slash to reward Nigerians for their patriotic and unending dedication towards the growth of the brand. The TECNO PHANTOM 6, TECNO SPARK, TECNO CAMON CX and TECNO CAMON CX AIR will go on sale at all mobile outlets that have TECNO Smart Ambassadors for a discounted price alongside free gifts. For once, smartphone enthusiasts can afford to buy any of these devices at low prices. Just for emphasis, the PHANTOM 6 is still the most recent PHANTOM flagship that spots a dual 13MP and 5MP rear camera alongside an 8MP s...

Puerto Rico and Washington seem farther than 1,500 miles apart right now -- in fact they're experiencing a different version of reality. Nine days after Hurricane Maria ravaged the island, emerging video and news reports of a heartrending humanitarian crisis are jarring with the Trump administration's upbeat assessment of the relief effort. And as the islanders' plight is revealed, the White House risks becoming increasingly exposed politically at a time when it is already being pummeled by a tide of scandal and defeats, including the controversy over Cabinet members using private jets and the latest failed bid to repeal Obamacare. The dire situation, and the reluctance of President Donald Trump to publicly embrace complications in the relief effort, are also raising questions about why the response to Maria seems more sluggish than the government efforts following monster storms that hit Florida and Texas over the last month. The President himself, who did not appear...