Author: Alade Adisa

Following the arrest and detention of one of the leaders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, some Nigerians in Finland have gone into a panic mode. Reliable sources said Nigerians in the European country are afraid of commenting on the arrest of the suspect over fear of being attacked and victimized. A Nigerian community leader, who spoke to one of our correspondents on condition of anonymity for fear of victimization, noted that the Igbo community was “gravely affected” by the violent acts of the secessionist group. He said, “Everyone is afraid to speak about Ekpa’s arrest.…

The Cameroonian authorities have arrested and detained five Nigerian pastors and others residing in the Idabato II community of Cameroon, formerly known as the Bakassi Peninsula, following the kidnap of the community’s Divisional Officer, Ewane Roland by armed men in early October. Eniola Alabo, a former chairman of the Yoruba community in the defunct Bakassi Peninsula, disclosed this to newsmen during a recent interview. In some reports, alongside another official of the council, Etongo Ismaeil, was whisked away on October 1, 2024, by gunmen who used a flying boat in the coastal area. Alabo said the Cameroonian government blamed Nigerians…

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed claim by Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist that its leadership has entered into an alliance with President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2027 general elections. Adeyanju made the assertion in a video that has been making the rounds in the social media. However, while denying the claim, Labour Party, in a statement by Obiora Ifoh, its National Publicity Secretary, on Friday in Abuja challenged Adeyanju and any other person to come up with facts and proof that its leadership or Mr. Abure intends to work for President…

Experts have condemned the speedy approval of loan requests presented by President Bola Tinubu by the National Assembly, warning that the continuous approval without scrutiny could put the country into serious trouble. The two chambers of the national assembly (House of Representatives and the Senate) speedily approved President Tinubu’s last $2.2bn loan request barely 48 hours after the president made the request. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North), during plenary. Tinubu explained that the loan was integral to his administration’s fiscal…

After an international arrest warrant was issued for him, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu faces arrest if he travels to the UK, the prime minister’s official spokesman has indicated. According to BBC, a No 10 Downing Street spokesman refused to comment on the specific case but said the government would fulfil its “legal obligations.” The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu, along with Israel’s former defence minister, Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza on Thursday. ICC’s member countries, including the UK, have signed a treaty that obliges them to act on arrest warrants. Asked…

…Threatens to arrest fraudulent traders in Apo mechanic village The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has queried the inflated list and has threatened to arrest individuals involved in fraudulent activities during the relocation of traders from the Apo Mechanic Village to Wasa. Speaking at a meeting aimed at updating traders on the enumeration process, the minister condemned those collecting excessive fees from unsuspecting traders, stating, “Individuals collecting amounts ranging from N600,000 to N1 million under false pretences will be handed over to security agencies.” Represented by the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Felix Obih, the Minister clarified that…

Tension has gripped the Mgbuji community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, following a violent attack by armed herdsmen on Friday, News360 Nigeria reports. The assault claimed the lives of three farmers, left several others injured, and caused extensive damage to rice farms awaiting harvest. Shocking photo from the scene showed one victim slaughtered in his rice field, a basket of freshly harvested cassava nearby. The attack is part of a recurring crisis in Eha-Amufu, where between 2017 and 2022, suspected Fulani militias reportedly destroyed over 20 farm settlements and killed at least 123 residents. Ogenyi Odoh,…

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Friday received the leadership team of @moniepointng, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa. The meeting highlighted @moniepointng’s remarkable achievements in the financial technology sector, its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, and its ongoing collaborations with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud. In his remarks, the Vice President congratulated the @moniepointng team on achieving unicorn status, lauding their innovative approach to leveraging technology to solve financial challenges. He acknowledged the company’s impressive growth trajectory, its workforce of over 3,000 employees, and its contribution to…

At least five Russian Wagner mercenaries were killed on November 21 when a patrol was ambushed by militants from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) near Djiguibombo, between Bandiagara and Bankass in the Mopti region. Zagazola understand that the ambush occurred along the strategic “Snake Road” and resulted in the loss of two light armoured vehicles, which were seized by the attackers. The JNIM has claimed responsibility for the assault, releasing graphic images and videos of the aftermath, further underscoring their operational presence in the area. Islamic militants kill 5 Wagner mercenaries in Mali ambush At…

The Nigerian Government has spoken on the arrest and trial of Simon Ekpa, the self styled Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile. Recall that Ekpa was arrested and remanded in prison on Thursday in Finland on suspicion of inciting terrorism and promoting violence. Reacting, FG said it is closely monitoring legal proceedings. Ekpa was taken into custody by Finnish authorities on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Finnish District Court of Päijät-Häme decided to keep Ekpa detained on probable cause, citing his alleged role in inciting violence in southeastern Nigeria through the social media. In a statement issued on Friday…