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"Release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu now, end the unnecessary suffering in the East. Every Monday we are forced to sit at Home, people without jobs, our Youth are suffering, they thought incarcerating Nnamdi Kanu will solve the problem, but it has worsened it. The level of insecurity and suffering in the region is at all times high. God is not happy the holy spirit is not happy let the church leaders stand up and condemn evil"      - Father Ejike Mbaka, speaking earlier this evening at the Adoration ground, Enugu  

Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich, withdraws from the Club. Hands it over to Club Trustees Russia/Ukraine War Details later  

Stop taking somebody who has not proposed to you to your parent's house - Nigerian Pastor advises single ladies A Nigerian clergyman, George Izunwa, has advised ladies against introducing a man that hasn't proposed to them to their parents. While speaking to his congregation recently, Izunwa advised ladies against introducing boyfriends to their siblings and friends. According to him, such actions may block other people who are interested in them from approaching them. ''Stop taking somebody who has not proposed to you to your parents house. Stop introducing somebody who has not proposed to you to your sisters and brothers. Don't assume relationship. Keep the person at arms length. Stop introducing the person to many of your friends. If somebody is dating you, let the person date you. If they ask, you say I am just going out with him. He is a date. Don't make it serious. One of the reasons you shouldn't make it serious is because maybe somebody is 'eyein...

NDLEA raids Lagos Island drug den, arrests kingpin, 6 others; recovers 5,862kg drugs A major drug kingpin operating the notorious Patey Lagos Island drug haven, in Lagos state, Mrs. Sherifat Kehinde Lawal has been arrested along with six other suspects by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who also recovered 5,862 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs including Loud and Codeine in a raid on Saturday 26th February 2022. Following credible intelligence and follow up surveillance on illicit drug dealing in Osho, Gambari, and Beecroft Streets, Patey Area of Lagos Island, anti-narcotic officers stormed the Gambari street base of the drug kingpin where they arrested her and six of her accomplices at 9:30am Saturday 26th Feb. Other members of the cartel operating in the axis however mobilised hoodlums who attacked the operatives with stones, bottles and guns in a bid to prevent the officers from arresting other kingpins marked for arrest as well as taking the suspect...

INEC adjusts timetable for 2023 general elections  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has adjusted the timetable for the 2023 General Elections. The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who made the announcement during a presentation of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 General Elections, on Saturday, said the Presidential election will now hold on February 25, 2023. He also.said the Governorship elections will hold on Saturday on March 11, 2023. “The Commission has decided to adjust the dates of the 2023 General Election to ensure compliance with the provisions of the new law. Accordingly, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday 25th February 2023 while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold two weeks later on Saturday 11th March 2023. With this adjustment, the 2023 General Election is now 363 days away. According to the Chairman, With the coming into force of the Elect...

Armed Men Invade Burial Ceremony In Ebenebe, Anambra State, Kill Over 20. Armed men suspected to be cultists on Saturday, 26th February, 2022, invaded a burial ceremony in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing about 20 persons. The burial was that of Ozo, a suspected leader of a cult, and while the corpse of Ozo was lying in state, some suspected cultists arrived the scene and sacked mourners, shooting at them. Anambra residents are now living in fear over the rising violence in the state. Many are hopeful that incoming Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo will prioritise security of life and property in the state.  More photos below.   

2023: Atiku Abubakar Gets Obasanjo Endorsement  Former VP and 2023 Presidential hopeful, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar received fatherly blessing from boss and former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Saturday. "I was delightful seeing my former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, this morning during a courtesy visit at his Abeokuta residence.". More photos below.   

  FG Lists 4 Poland Borders As Alternative For Stranded Nigerians In Ukraine  The Federal Government has listed the borders Nigerians fleeing the Ukraine-Russian war can use to access Poland. This is coming amid reports that students headed for the Polish border due to the shutting of Ukraine’s airspace were denied access. The borders include: Hrebenne-Rawa Ruska, Korczowa-Krawkowiec, Medyka-Szeginie and Budomierz-Hurszew.

Maternal and child care Hospital Eti-Osa (MCCH) has recorded its first successful birth of triplets in the year 2022. The Medical Director, Dr. Mustapha Quadri, commends the Lagos State Government on the provision of a world class quality equipment with  functioning health system and recruitment of health care professionals who are competent with vast experience. @jidesanwooluofficial @drobafemihamzat @gbenga.omotoso1 More photos below.   

Ritual Movies: Yul Edochie mocks Lai Mohammed (Photos) “As them say make we no dey do ritual film again, this one na love film o before una go report me to Lai Mohammed”  — Yul Edochie says as he's spotted inside a casket at a movie location. More photos below.   

Withdraw Your Troops From Ukraine, Nigeria Urges Russia  The Federal Government has met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria, expressing worries over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace to resolve the conflict. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, met with the envoys on Friday in Abuja, saying that the Nigerian government called for peace and the use of diplomacy in resolving all differences. Onyeama said Nigeria does not condone the approach of aggression by Russia, calling on Russia to pull back. “Peace and diplomacy to be prioritised by both sides. “We support every effort being made to stop the aggression and Russian troops to return to Russia,” Onyeama said.  

Buhari Flies Out Of Nigeria  President Buhari departs Abuja for Sochi Russia, Paris for 2-weeks private visit After which he will meet with his doctors in Paris, UK Buhari is expected back in Nigeria on 18th March 2022.  

Only Four Teachers Teaching 227 Pupils In Community Primary School Umungara Obohia, Imo State – Amatalam Laments The headmistress of Community Primary School, Umungara, Amano-Obohia in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State urged those in authority to employ more teachers. Mrs. Amatalam Charity has decried out for the shortage of teachers in the school, describing the situation as disheartening and frustrating. According to her, the school currently has only five teachers who are teaching over 200 pupils. Mrs. Amatalam said this when Waka About Africa team visited the school, she said it affected them in preparing the pupils effectively, especially whenever they have both internal and external competition. The headmistress lamented that the situation had worsened learning in the school and deprived the pupils of quality education. She further stressed that the situation is a common phenomenon in primary schools in most rural communities in the state. She said, “We don’t have ...

HAPPENING NOW Honourable Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashı (rtd) currently inspecting Passing Out Parade (POP) mounted by 293 Army Cadets of Short Service Course 47 at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya had addressed the Cadets yesterday, where he charged them to be exemplary in their service to the nation and shun all forms of societal vices. Also witnessing the POP are Senator Ali Ndume, Chairman Senate Committee on Army, representatives of the Chief of Defence Staff, Services Chiefs and Inspector General of Police. Others are members of the diplomatic corps, NAOWA President amongst oothers. More photos below   

IGP ALKALI APPOINTS BALA SENCHI Ag. DIG DOPS, BALA CIROMA AIG FEDERAL OPERATIONS, AS AHMED ZAKI BOWS OUT OF SERVICE • Ali Janga Takes Charge of Police Mobile Force   The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has ordered the posting of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Bala Zama Senchi, psc(+), as Ag. DIG Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja and DIG representing North-West Geo-political zone. The IGP has equally ordered the redeployment of AIG Aji Ali Janga, mni, AIG Bala Ciroma, and AIG Ndatsu Aliyu Mohammed to AIG Police Mobile Force (PMF), AIG Federal Operations (FEDOPS), and AIG Zone 7 Abuja, respectively. The posting/redeployment of the senior officers is due to the recent vacuum occasioned by the retirement of DIG Zaki Ahmed, the DIG representing the North-West Geo-political zone and immediate past DIG in-charge of Operations, and AIG John Abang, AIG PMF, after the completion of their statutory years of service. The new D...