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  News    File Image  In a recent press release, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has firmly rejected any further court trial for their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in the Nigerian court system. The global family and movement of IPOB stand by the judgment of the Appeals Court, which ordered that Kanu should not be tried anymore in any Nigerian court, regardless of the circumstances. Although the Supreme Court Judges agreed with this decision, they lacked the courage and integrity to uphold the Appeals Court judgment. The press release signed and made public by Comrade Emma Powerful, Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOB, highlights the compromised judgment of the Supreme Court Justices on December 15, 2023, which sent Kanu's case back to the High Court. Refusing to appear on the scheduled hearing date of February 8, 2024, demonstrated that the federal government of Nigeria has no valid reason to continue prosecuting Kanu and should unconditionally release him. T...

  News    File Image  Aba - Senator Austin Akobundu, the esteemed representative of Abia Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, played a significant role in the momentous occasion of the commissioning of the Geometric Power Plant in Aba. This remarkable event was graced by the presence of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, who was ably represented by Vice President Senator Kashim Shetima. The Geometric Power Plant, an exceptional achievement by the visionary indigenous industrialist Prof Barth Nnaji, stands proudly in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State. This location holds great significance as it falls within the jurisdiction of Abia Central, the very constituency that Senator Akobundu diligently serves in the Senate. The commissioning of this power plant marks a monumental milestone in the advancement of Abia State's energy sector. With its cutting-edge infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology, the Geometric Power Plant promises to rev...

  News   …Tinubu Holds Crucial Meeting with Organised Labour, NLC, TUC Leaders |  #NwokeukwuMascot   File Image.  Abuja - President Bola Tinubu is currently engaged in an emergency meeting with the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to address the pressing issues of hardship faced by Nigerians. The meeting, taking place at the Aso Rock Villa, is expected to play a decisive role in the planned nationwide protests. In light of the upcoming nationwide protests scheduled for tomorrow, February 27, and Wednesday, February 28, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the government against any form of violence towards its members and protesters. The NLC emphasizes that any attack on their peaceful procession will result in a total shutdown of the economy. The decision to organize the nationwide protest stems from the economic challenges currently affecting Nigerians. The NLC issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Gov...

  Opinion   Geometric:     Facts About Investment of $5m by Abia State Government Under the Watch of Dr Okezie Ikpeazu by JOK | #NwokeukwuMascot    File Image   I read social media exchanges on the validity or otherwise of the statement that Abia State Government under the watch of Dr Okezie Ikpeazu invested Five Million Dollars (USD 5,000,000.00) representing 5% equity holding in Geometric Power Company Aba and wish to state as follows for the sake of posterity only: 1. I was personally in the Abia State Executive Council meeting Chaired by the then Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu wherein approval was given to the Abia State Ministry of Finance to invest the sum of $5m in the Geometric Power company as payment for 5% equity contribution on behalf of Ndi Abia. 2. As at the time the investment was authorized, Abia State Government insisted on paying the Naira equivalent using the prevailing official exchange rate of N395/$ as agreed with the management of ...

  News     File Image.  The Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Nigerian government to the list of their witnesses to prove the trumped up treasonable felony charges brought against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Nnamdi Kanu’s special counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor revealed this on Monday after he filed a fresh bail application to secure the release of his client. He said the court is ready to open the hearing stage of the trial and has ordered the prosecuting team to file all their processes including their witnesses’ statements on oath. He said, “Her lordship said the ruling had to wait till the 19th of March 2024, by which time she should have made up her mind whether to grant bail or not. “We’re also looking forward to hearing.  She has directed the prosecution to file their witness statement of oath from the witnesses and serve on us timeously so that we can prepare for our cross-examination. “So we’re lo...

  News     Mazi Nnamdi Kanu   ABUJA - In a dramatic turn of events at the Federal High Court in Abuja today, the defense team representing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), moved an application for bail on grounds of their client's deteriorating health. However, the prosecution counsel strongly opposed the bail request, citing Kanu's previous breach of bail conditions. The defense team argued that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu did not willfully jump bail during his previous legal battle. They reminded the court of the tragic incident when the military raided Kanu's residence, resulting in the loss of over 30 lives, including his cousin. They claimed that it was the military's actions that forced Kanu into hiding, rather than a deliberate violation of his bail terms. Adding to the complexity of the case, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been held in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for over three years since his controversial arrest and ...

  News     File Image   Abuja, Nigeria - The highly anticipated trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has begun at the Federal High Court in Abuja. With the courtroom packed with journalists, spectators, and legal professionals, Kanu was escorted into the premises by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at approximately 10:05 am on Monday. Prior to the commencement of the trial, Kanu had the opportunity to meet with religious and traditional rulers who offered their prayers and words of encouragement. This gathering served as a source of support for the IPOB leader, who has been held in DSS detention since June 2021 after being extra ordinarily renditioned from Kenya to Nigeria. The trial of Nnamdi Kanu is expected to be closely monitored by various stakeholders, including human rights organizations and international observers. The case has attracted significant attention both within Nigeria and abroad, as it...

  Opinion   …As The Geometric Power Plant Comes On Stream by Abraham Amah | #NwokeukwuMascot    File Image   The  official commissioning of the Geometric independent power project located in Osisioma, a suburb of Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State and in deed the South East by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represents a great milestone in Nigeria’s journey to sustainable and uninterrupted power supply through the National Independent Power Projects, NIPPS scheme. Conceived as a private initiative by Nigeria’s former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, Geometric Power is a full-fledged electricity utility company in the value chain of the power business including generation, distribution and marketing. The economic potential of the thermal plant with a 188 MW of electricity is huge as it would provide steady power to the Enyimba Economic City, another huge private business concern located wi...

  Entertainment     File Image   In a recent turn of events, the lady who captivated everyone's attention by dancing with Omah Lay on stage during his concert in the UK has come forward to publicly apologize to her boyfriend. As many of you may recall, Omah Lay's electrifying performance at his concert made headlines, particularly when he chose to dance intimately with a female fan, who happened to be accompanied by her boyfriend. In the video footage, the boyfriend can be seen shaking his head  in disbelief as he witnesses Omah Lay's romantic dance moves with his girlfriend. He is then shown walking alone to his home, clearly feeling dejected and without his beloved partner. Following the incident, the lady faced immense criticism from social media users. However, she has now broken her silence and tendered a heartfelt apology to her boyfriend. She clarifies that she purchased the tickets to the show and discussed attending it with her boyfriend beforehand. Add...

  News    File Image  The Presidential Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicions of a coup plot in Nigeria. SaharaReporters exclusively learnt on Sunday that the suspicions prompted emergency meetings involving the Commander of the Presidential Guards Brigade, Col. Adebisi Onasanya, President Bola Tinubu and the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. “The Presidential Guards Brigade was placed on high alert after unusual armoured corps movement spurred coup suspicion, “Last week, Col. Onasanya met with the President and Chief of Staff twice within 20 hours. “They have also placed key brigades under watch due to planned protest,” a top Presidency source told SaharaReporters. There has been tension in the country amid the current hardship, rising inflation and high cost of living following the removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira by President Tinubu’s administration. The floating of the naira allows the m...