BIAFRA DAY: IPOB EXTENDS SIT AT HOME TO 14 CITIES

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has extended its sit-at-home order declared on May 30, 2017 to other parts of Nigeria where Biafrans and supporters reside.
The order was extended to states like Kano, Kaduna, Jos, Makurdi, Ibadan, Benin, Abuja, Lagos, Lokoja, Gigawa, Jalingo, Mubi, Yola, Lafia, among others.
Despite several warnings by security agencies against the order, IPOB insisted that the order must hold to honour Biafran fallen heroes who lost their lives during the civil war between 1967 and 1970.
A statement by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Emma Powerful said its leader, Nnamdi Kanu had written to all governors, market, religious and community leaders in Biafraland to help ensure that May 30 would be memorable in the history of  this country.
“This sit-at-home order/remembrance and honour of our fallen heroes slated to be observed on May 30, will be the best thing to happen to the people of Biafra since 50 years.
“It will be  monitored by international observers, after which the struggle for Biafra freedom, will move to another level.
“Therefore, everybody, both old and young, man and woman must stay indoors, no protest, no human or vehicular movements in Biafraland from 6:00 am to 6:00pm on that day.
“Biafrans world over must honour and remember our fallen heroes and heroines who died for our freedom between 1967 and 1970, those who died during our peaceful rally and protest from August 30, 2015 till date.
“Biafrans and IPOB members worldwide living outside Biafraland should present a written letter containing the plights of our people to the authorities and governments of their respective countries.
“The people of Biafra will not fail to honour and remember those who contributed immensely to fight and save the lives of our children, some of whom were starved to death by the policy of the then government.
“We will celebrate and honour Mr. Mathew Tawo Mbu from Ogoja, he was the Biafran foreign minister from the beginning to the end of the war, Captain Willy Murray Bruce, this man was second in command of the Biafran Air force, this Ijaw man fought to the last to defend his country Biafra, Ambassador Ignatius Kogbara, this man from Ogoni was a Biafran envoy to London, he was the very last man to surrender during the war of genocide against our people.
“Again, we will not forget to remember the efforts of Col. Willy Achibong (one of the bravest officers in Biafra Army), Col. Nsudo, Col. Etuk, Bob Egbiko and the efforts of few Yoruba men who fought on the side of Biafra will never be in vain like Adeleke, Fola Oyewole, Major Wale Ademoyega and many others.
“We must remember them in two minutes prayer immediately it is 12 noon on that day. We must remember them in prayer, both the dead and those still alive today,” Powerful said.
It’s to honour Ojukwu –MASSOB
Movement for the Actualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), has described the sit-at-home as an honour to the late Biafra leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu- Ojukwu.
In a statement issued by MASSOB Director of Information, Edeson Samuel called on all Igbo to observe the sit-at-home as a mark of honour to the late Ikemba of Nnewi and all the Biafra soldiers who died during the Nigeria Civil war of 1967- 1970.
The statement urged all pro-Biafra agitators to support the sit-at-home, describing it as part of civil disobedience which is necessary in the struggle for self rule.
“The sit-at-home is not for the interest of any particular group but for the interest of Biafrans. MASSOB and IPOB are urging all schools, markets, transporters and companies in Biafra land to support.
“Also, all biafrans in diaspora should observe the sit- at -home. It is important for us to make it clear that Nigerian security agents have planned to shoot at sight anybody they see that day, to be on the safe side, it’s better we stay at home to avoid this blood suckers.
In a related development, the Customary Government of Indigenous People of Biafra (CG-IPOB) has announced a three-day golden jubilee celebration as a mark of respect and honour to gallant Biafra soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their precious lives while fighting for freedom.
In a statement signed by  Ndubuisi Anaenugwu, Director of Information, CG-IPOB said May 28, 2017 has been declared a day of  prayer  for the souls of all those that died.
He said Biafrans are directed to book masses in their various churches with praying for the repose of the souls of all those who sacrificed their lives fighting for the freedom of the indigenous people of Biafra  that their sacrifices will not be in vain.

REP STORMS OUT OF PLENARY OVER MOTION FOR FG TO PRESENT RECORD OF RECOVERED LOOT

A mild drama played out, on Wednesday, in the House of Representatives, as Hon. Uchechuku Nnam-Obi, the sponsor of a motion on the need for the Federal Government to submit reports to the National Assembly on recovered Funds and Asset,” walked out in anger after the motion was withdrawn without his prior knowledge.

The decision of the House to drop the motion, the 9th on the Order Paper for Wednesday’s business was met with surprise among lawmakers as the  action went contrary to the tradition of the Green Chamber.

When contacted by Daily Sun, Hon. Nnam-Obi who is representing, Ahaoda-West/Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Federal Constituency of Rivers State, declined comment.

Though the motion was read by Speaker Yakubu Dogara, rather than the sponsor’s move for the withdrawal by himself, it was the Acting Chairman, Rules and Business Committee, Bode Ayorinde, who was asked to proceed and he promptly moved for the withdrawal of the motion without giving any reason.

The Speaker obliged him and ruled in favour of the withdrawal.

Moments after the Speaker hit the gavel, signaling that he had ruled on the motion, Hon. Nnam-Obi left the chambers without any protest.

The lawmaker, in his debate as contained in the Order Paper, said it had become necessary for the Federal Government to furnish the National Assembly  with full details of the recovered loot and what it has been used for, owing to keenness with Nigerians have followed the anti-corruption war.

Besides the 30 days ultimatum he proposed for the Presidency to submit the list of recoveries to the National Assembly, Nnam-Obi  urged the Federal Ministry of Justice to ensure that quarterly reports on the various amounts and assets recovered are submitted to the National Assembly.

The lawmaker commended the Federal Government for confronting corruption in an effective manner, noting that in order to ensure proper monitoring of recovered assets and funds, a Presidential Committee on Recovered Assets was set up under the leadership of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, with the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Inspector-General of Police, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, the Department of State Service (DSS) and Presidential Advisory Committee on War Against Corruption as members of the committee.

SOUTH AFRICAN BASE PASTOR LOCK LIPS WITH A YOUNG LADY DURING CHURCH SERVICE

A South Africa-based Ghanaian 'Pastor', Nana Poku is trending online after a short video emerged which caught him french-kissing a woman as a way of 'deliverance' during church service.

The 28 Second footage shows the 'Pastor' locking lips with the young lady, while another man shouted: "Yes Lord, Yes Lord".

A South African journalist, Solomon Izang Ashoms who first shared the video online, said it was aired live on a local TV station Tshwane TV.

It is unclear if the lady was delivered by the bizarre kiss.

FG OKAYS 29-MEMBER PANEL ON N56000 MINIMUM WAGE DEMAND

The Federal Government on Wednesday approved a 29-member tripartite committee on a new minimum wage being clamoured for by the workers.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council presided over by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

Ngige said the approval came after an extensive deliberation on the report of a technical committee on the issue, which he chaired.

“The matter needs to be thrashed out by all stakeholders, because already, employers under the umbrella of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association have rejected the N56,000 minimum wage proposal,” the minister said.

The tripartite committee will be chaired by a seasoned technocrat appointed by the Federal Government, which will also nominate five of the members, while six state governors will also be members.

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma, said the 2017 Appropriation Bill, which the National Assembly transmitted to the Executive last Friday, was still undergoing analysis.

Udoma explained that at the end of the analysis being carried out by all ministers, recommendations would be made to the President.

“When the budget is approved, we first analyse it, review it and then make our recommendations to the President. We are working hard, we are still in the analysing process and getting inputs from the ministers,” he said.

The minister described the Gross Domestic Product figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday as encouraging and an indication that the government’s interventions were working.

“This is the best figure released in four quarters and there is still enough time to make more efforts to stimulate the economy,” Udoma stated.

He said the government would continue with the implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

Udoma added, “We believe that the interventions we are making and the steps we are taking are in the right direction.

“The results that were released were for one quarter. There are still three quarters and we have enough time to do better; we will work hard to continue to stimulate the economy to meet our target.”

The Minister of Interior, Abdurahman Danbazzau, said Osinbajo directed that a proposal for the decongestion and expansion of prisons as well as the establishment of six ‘half-way houses’ across the country be presented to the National Economic Council for more inputs.

He noted that some of the prisons in the country were 100 years old, adding that deplorable prison conditions were worsened by the fact that 70 per cent of inmates were awaiting trial, while five per cent of the remainder were on death row.

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GOV. WIKE AND WIFE EBERECHI SHARED A KISS IN THEIR BIRTHDAY PARTY

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday joined Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, National Caretaker Committee Chairman of PDP, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, amongst others for a private birthday celebration in honour of the First Lady of Rivers State, Justice Eberechi Suzzette. The celebration held at the private residence of the Rivers State Governor at the Government House, Port Harcourt. See more photos after the cut...

PETER OKOYE SHAERD PHOTO OF HIMSELF AND HIS BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER ALIONA IN HIS STUDIO

Peter Okoye shared this beautiful photo of himself and his beautiful daughter, Aliona, spending  quality time in his studio. He captioned it: