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I am speechless, I lack the appropriate words to describe the love, support and solidarity shown  to me during my 162 days in confinement. Men and women of goodwill from Kaduna, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, USA, UK etc, I cannot list your names individually but please know that I am sincerely greatful and my prayer is that God will reward you all abundantly. To my Lawyers, I say a very big thank you for making freedom a reality. SOKAPU Rivers chapter and the National body you guys are awesome and I am indebted to you. To the Adara Development Association and the Adara Chiefdom all I can say is thank you for your tremendous supports. Kenyi Development Association Kaduna I say thank you. To all the Adara IDPS who visited me at the prison and those who couldn't for obvious reason I say thank you, I love you dearly. Bavoshiya Gloria Nyan you left me in  tears the day you visited, I love you ma'am. HURIWA you guys are amazing, thank you. Prison was fun because

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday described the closure of the land border between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin was a big blow to regional integration. Commenting for the first time since the Nigerian government closed its border with the Republic of Benin on August 20, Akufo-Addo said the move could negatively affect the regional integration agenda. Akufo-Addo, at a meeting with a delegation from the First Bank of Nigeria at the Jubilee House in Accra, said: “We are about to enter a delicate period in the ECOWAS journey looking ahead of the possibility of a single currency and trying to forge greater integration among our economies and at the same time have important security and other issues which confront us. “We have this business of the closure of the Benin Border, which seems to some people to be a big blow to the ECOWAS project”. Akufo-Addo argued that overall interest of member states should override individual national interest. “I believe that t

The United States President, Donald J. Thrump has announced that the leader of ISIS and self-declared Caliph of over one billion moslems around the globe has died in apparent suicide when his hideout was raided late Saturday by United States special forces led by the United States Army Delta Force following Intelligence report on his hideout in the Idlib Province in Northwestern Syria. Until this morning, US time, the identity of this High Value Target who detonated an explosive vest Killing himself and his three children, was uncertain until President Thrump confirmed it. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died when United States Special Operations commandos carried out a risky raid in northwestern Syria on Saturday against a senior terrorist leader there, two senior US administration officials said late Saturday. United States Army commandos from the Army’s elite Delta Force carried out the mission with the C.I.A. providing intelligence and reconnaissance information on the ground. Maj

Russian President Vladimir Putin has written off more than $20 billion in debt accumulated by African countries over time and during the Soviet era. This was announced on Wednesday by Putin during the Russian-African Summit taking place in Sochi, Russia, 23rd and 24th October 2019. “It was not only an act of generosity, but also a manifestation of pragmatism, because many of the African states were not able to pay interest on these loans,” Putin told TASS. While addressing the Russia-Africa Summit, he called for trade between Russia and African countries to be doubled in the next four to five years. Putin also said that Russia intends to increase its presence in Africa at state level. This first-ever Russia-Africa Summit brought more than 50 African leaders to Sochi.

The Kaduna State University (KASU), suspends one of its academic staff, Mr Bala Umar, popularly known as A.B. Umar, for allegedly soliciting sex for grade.  Following a viral social media post that caught the attention of the Kaduna State Government, the government filled for an immediate investigation.  However, KASU said a committee was set up to investigate the allegations against Umar, following a one-man protest at KASU by a female graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.  A.B Umar, is said to have been  sacked by Ahmadu Bello University for sexual misconduct and later employed by KASU, was not fit to be a lecturer in any institution.

On the 09/05/2019, a Thursday, Steven Kefas Solomon (commonly known as Stephen Kefason) was arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State by operatives of the State Investigation Bureau of the Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Police Force. He was brought to Kaduna thereafter on 10/05/2019, a Friday. His arrest was pursuant to many petitions written against him ranging from insulting persons and institutions, injurious falsehood, inciting disturbance, defamation, and cyberstalking. Among the lots of these petitions, two (2) stood out: the first was from Kaduna State Government; and the second was from the Executive Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Council. Kefason was first arraigned before a Chief Magistrate's Court on 13/05/2019, the Monday following, based on a First Information Report (FIR) from the petition of the Kaduna State Government for the offences of inciting disturbance and injurious falsehoods contrary to sections 78 and 373 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law, 2

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on 'security challenges in Nigeria' as African heads of state set to attend a three-day Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, October 23rd – 25th, with focus on exploring and expanding opportunities in security, trade and investment, science and technology, and gas production. During the summit, President Buhari will meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia to further strengthen relations in security, trade and investment, and building partnership that will enhance Nigeria’s huge gas potential, following Russia’s remarkable success in gas exportation. The summit, which will be attended by African Heads of State, will bring fresh perspectives on some global issues and challenges like nuclear technology, energy development, digital transformation, environment, technical security, mining and steel, education, agriculture, infrastructure and development strategies. An African Busi

Former Lagos state governor and National leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been conferred with a honorary doctorate degree by the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti. The occasion of convocation, held on monday, at the university premise was graced by notable personalities across Nigeria. In attendance were Sultan of Sokoto, Governors of Lagos, Sokoto, Ekiti, others present were ministers and members of the national assembly. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was conferred with the Doctor of Public Administration (Honoris Causa) for exemplary, selfless life and commitment to nation-building. 

Elisha Mamman Tasks Youths On  Combating Poverty and Corruption. Embracing Education As A Tool To Fight This Common Enemy…  A young entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Elisha Mamman, has called upon youths in Nigeria reposition themselves and be prepared for the challenges ahead. Elisha Mamman, who is the Convener/pointsman of "The Winning Mindset"; a motivational platform has called out to youths in the country, to embrace education and see it as the right weapon that can be applied in fighting poverty, which he described as a common enemy. Elisha Mamman made this call during the 2ND Year Anniversary of ‘The Winning Mindset platform in Kaduna,  which also coincided with a Symposium organized for members of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, Kaduna South Zone, titled: Poverty, Corruption and Insecurity in Nigeria; "A Fight For Today". During his presentation at the Symposium, Elisha noted that, according to the United Nations SDGs vision, eradicat

Nigeria's major opposition party, the People's Democratic Party, PDP uncovers possible plots to sabotage in the November 16th gubernatorial elections of Kogi state by the APC and governor of Kaduna state, Nasir Elrufai.  In a statement by the PDP Spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP cautioned that the people of Kogi State are already aware of individuals in the APC known for issuing threats, as well as the “body bag” metaphor, and will never allow such incitements to pervade the November election.  According to the PDP, “Governor El-Rufai must have realised that whatever his party, the APC, perpetuated in Kaduna State, in the 2019 general elections, can no longer be replayed, not even in Kaduna State or any other State of the Federation, not to talk of Kogi State, with its longstanding history of tough resistance to forceful occupation and control. “Governor El-Rufai, therefore, should not bother to lead a failed team of an expansionist force into a lost

                            #WestAfrika As Nigeria’s land border closure bites West African countries as the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called for a total boycott of all Nigerian products imported by Ghana. The move, the traders union believes, will force the Nigerian government to open up its land borders for foreign goods. Nigeria partially shut its borders since August. According to Ghanaweb.com, Greater Accra Regional Secretary of GUTA, David Kwadwo Amoateng on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, Friday said the Nigerian government has not been fair to foreign traders. In return, he expects the Ghana government to prevent Nigerian traders from bringing goods into Ghana, but that plea has fallen on deaf ears. “Either somebody’s bread has been buttered or we are cowards. Government is not being fair to us,” he fumed. Mr Amoateng cited how Dangote cement had taken over the market while local ones from GHACEM are suffering. “Let’s boycott Nigerian pr

Lawyers for the family of former president Thomas Sankara, the father of the Burkinabe revolution who was killed in the October 1987 coup d’état, declares they want former president Blaise Compaoré to face trial.  Compaoré has been exiled in Côte d’Ivoire since his fall from power in 2014. “We hope to see the extradition of Blaise Compaoré,” a lawyer for the Sankara family told a press briefing on Monday on the eve of the 32nd anniversary of Thomas Sankara’s death which happens to be on 14th October. “It would be good for everyone, for the collective conscience of Burkina Faso [and] for Blaise Compaoré himself, and even his supporters, if he could come to Burkina Faso and be heard by the courts, if he could defend himself and give his side,” he insisted. Sankara was killed by a commando on 15 October 1987 at the age of 37 when his comrade-in-arms, Blaise Compaoré, came to power. The death of Sankara, who became a pan-African figure, was a taboo subject during Compaoré’s 27

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed has said the $3bn loan being sought by the Federal Government from the World Bank would be deployed for reforms in the power sector. She said this during an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the World Bank/International Monetary Fund meetings holding in Washington DC, United States. Ahmed, who is leading the Federal Government’s delegation to the meeting said she would be holding further discussions with the management of the Bank to present how the fund would be disbursed for the project. She said based on the plan of the Federal Government for the power sector, the loan would be used for the development of transmission and distribution networks to enhance the delivery of electricity. Ahmed also said the loan would be used in addressing some of the challenges that the country is currently facing in the power sector. She said, “There is a proposed $2.5bn to $3bn facility for the power sect

He was a Black African Statesman and political activist from Ghana 🇬🇭 Born on 21-09-1909. He led his country to independence from Britain in 1957 and was a powerful voice for African nationalism. He was overthrown by a military coup nine years later after his rule grew dictatorial. Nkrumah was born in the town of Nkroful in the southwestern corner of the British colony of the Gold Coast (now Ghana). He was an excellent student in local Catholic missionary schools, who as a teenager, became an untrained elementary school teacher in the nearby town of Half Assini. In 1930, at Achimota College in Accra, the capital of the Gold Coast Nkrumah earned a teacher's certificate and taught at several Catholic elementary schools. In 1939 he graduated from Lincoln University with B. A. degrees in economics and sociology, earned a theology degree from the Lincoln Theological Seminary in 1942, and received M. A. degrees in education and philosophy from the University of Pen

                          CLICK ON THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON ABOVE 👆🏿 Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey says government will exhaust all diplomatic avenues to get Nigeria to re-open its western borders for the free flow of goods from Ghana to the sub-region. Nigeria partially closed its borders with Benin in August this year to curb the spate of rice smuggling which Africa’s most populous country said is threatening its attempt to boost local production. The move, according to Nigeria’s High Commission to Ghana, Olufemi Michael Abikoye also aims at stopping the movement of illicit weapons and other smuggled goods through the various entry points. The closure however, has affected the movement of goods and services from the West African sub-region into Nigeria through that section of the country’s border, a situation the Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) said is causing its members to incur huge losses. GUTA subsequently petitioned Shirley Ayorkor Botchw

                      #PanAfrikanMedia The African Diaspora, Tuesday, calls for the immediate reinstatement Of Dr Arikana Chihombori-Quao After Unjust Removal from Office as the African Union Ambassador in the US. "The Ambassador's removal came after she granted an interview on the French and neocolonialism in Africa, which is believed did not go well with the Chairperson of the AU, Moussa Farki." According to Cameroonian News Agency (CNA), The African Diaspora insists that on no grounds should the AU sack Dr Arikana. Stressing that the AU spent almost a year to persuade her to assume leadership as the AU Ambassador in the US, representing the 55 countries of the Union but spent one day to fire her only for speaking the truth and the realities in Africa.

#PanAfrikanMedia Moussa Farki, AU Chairperson The Honourable Chairperson of the African Union (AU), Moussa Farki has been asked to resign from his position as he is said to have sided with the oppressors of Africa against the liberators.  According to Global Pan African Network, "His decision to fire Dr Chihombori-Quao, AU ambassador the the diaspora for speaking against neocolonialism and racism proves that he does not deserve to serve as the AU Chairperson.  "The African Union was created by African liberators who fought hard to end colonialism but has been hijacked by puppets of the colonial masters who are now using it to silence African intellectuals and freedom fighters." We must call this out and we must resist the constant oppression of African intellectuals who believe in a free and prosperous Africa. #MoussaFarkiOut

Here is what President Paul Kagame of Rwandan said to Rwandan Youth at the graduation of the "Itorero" training. August 2019. "The 1994 genocide was an example of how the West are waiting on us to kill each other so they can share our gold and take our lands. I & your fathers came and stopped the killings. Now, they are not happy, they might kill me, but before then, I want you to understand that your destiny is in your hands. Do not allow yourselves to be manipulated into thinking that you are inferior. Do not allow yourselves to be manipulated by Arab religion (I'm talking about Islam) or the Western version of Christianity. This two religions make our people to fight, kill and manipulate each other. You must protect your cultural heritage, you must protect the lands, you must farm your food, you must protect the forest, you must fly rockets to the space, you must invent AI technology. You're the pride of Africa, you must always remember this.&q

…for having a good representation of women in his cabinet & Wants More Awareness For Girl-Child….  Globally, 11th October is celebrated annually as the International Day for the Girl Child. It originated about 25 years ago at the Fourth World Conference on Women with the aim to recognize the rights of girls/women and create a comprehensive agenda for women empowerment. In keeping with tradition, a Non-Governmental Organization; Graced for Active Progress Empowerment Initiative in Nigeria has continued to celebrate this auspicious date with women and young girls, especially those in secondary schools and tertiary institutions with the aim of creating a strong awareness and sensitization campaign. GAP Empowerment Initiative in Nigeria which is founded by Dr. Grace A. John-Ugwuanya, in commemoration of the global event, has recently organized the “Glow With Grace Summit 2019” which seeks to enlighten and empower young girls and women with the aim of providing a stronger

The Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to, without further delay, call the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai to order. In a statement by the YCE leader, Dr Kunle Olajide, "Northern politicians must not make careless statements or remarks that can plunge Nigeria into crisis since Nigeria is a fragile country, and presently tottering and bleeding. It said there should be no controversy over 2023, adding that it is the South’s turn in 2023 to takeover power. “There should be no controversy over 2023. It is the South’s turn in 2023. Zoning is sacrosanct, and el-Rufai, Tofa and these groups from the North calling for the scrapping of zoning in 2023 are not only greedy and unpatriotic, but they are also enemies of Nigeria. They want to derail Nigeria. Northern leaders and elders should call el-Rufai, and Tofa to order. “Nigeria is a fragile country, and presently the country is tottering and bleeding, politicians have to watch it. T