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Saturday, 29 April 2017

NNAMDI KANU RELEASED



After meeting his bail conditions, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has been freed from Kuje prison on Friday, April 28.

Reports emanating reveal that he was driven out of the detention facility by Osita Chidoka, former aviation minister.

Justice Nyako was available to sign the necessary papers on Friday afternoon, April 28, after all the conditions given to Nnamdi Kanu for his bail was met.

Three sureties, Chairman, South East Senate caucus and former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, a Jewish High Chief Priest, Immanuu-El Shalom and a Chartered Accountant residing in Abuja, Tochukwu Uchendu, vouched to stand in and ensure the IPOB leader appears for trial when he is called upon.

Meanwhile, Kanu's release promted a high security presence at Kuje prison. A good number of well-armed security operatives from the military, prison and some on casual wears were seen around the prison facility.

Friday, 28 April 2017

NNAMDI KANU MEETS HIS BAIL CONDITIONS IN LESS THAN 4 DAYS


Less than 4 days after the Federal High Court in Abuja, led by Trial Justice Binta Nyako had attached what was seen by certain individuals as "Impossible", "Harsh", bail conditions to the Federal Government VS Nnamdi Kanu case, the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) has, to the suprise of many, been able to meet his bail conditions.

Kanu, who has been in detention since October 14th, 2015, when he was arrested by security operatives upon his arrival to Nigeria from the United Kingdom, had his bail conditions perfected through the presence of the Chairman, South East Senate caucus and former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, a Jewish High Chief Priest, Immanuu-El Shalom and a Chartered Accountant residing in Abuja, Tochukwu Uchendu.

After the signing of the bail bond by the above mentioned sureties, Kanu is now expected to adhere strictly to the other conditions meted out by Justice Binta Nyako which include: The defendant must not attend any rally( He must not be in a crowd exceeding 10 persons), He must also sign an undertaken to make himself available for trial at all times.

Tuesday, 25 April 2017

COURT GRANTS NNAMDI KANU BAIL


After being in detention since October 14th, 2015, when he was arrested by security operatives upon his arrival to Nigeria from the United Kingdom, Nnamdi Kanu has been granted bail.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja reached a decision to grant bail to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony; on health grounds.

The case which was presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, had been a back and forth affair, owing to certain unavoidable circumstances; but today, Trial Justice Binta Nyako dowsed the tension with a judgment which seems to have stirred up excitement among IPOB faithful's, while causing an opposite reaction in the Federal Government's camp.

The court held that Kanu must produce three sureties, including a “highly respected and recognised jewish leader”.

According to the court, aside a jewish leader, Kanu must also produce a “highly placed person of Igbo extraction such as a Senator”, as well as “a highly respected person who is resident and owns landed property in Abuja”. The sureties are to deposit N100million each.

As part of his conditions for bail, Kanu, was expressly barred from attending any rally or granting any form of interview.
The judge warned, “I must stress it here that the defendant must not attend any rally. He must not be in a crowd exceeding 10 persons.”

Justice Nyako equally held that Kanu must sign an undertaken to make himself available for trial at all times.

Kanu was ordered to submit his Nigerian and British international passports, even as the court compelled the Federal Government to return his wedding ring and reading glasses, which was seized from him upon detention.

Unlike Kanu, his co-defendants, Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi were denied bail by the court which has fixed July 11 and 12 to commence their trial. Meanwhile, Kanu has been returned to Kuje Prison pending perfection of his bail conditions.

In attendance for the trial was, Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, alongside dignitaries.

Friday, 21 April 2017

MANCHESTER UNITED MOURN NIGERIAN FANS AFTER TRAGEDY STRIKES IN CALABAR


The Red Devils' Europa league tie against Anderlecht might have ended well for the English giants, but somewhere in the city of Calabar, Nigeria, it was a whole different story as no fewer that 30 supporters were electrocuted to death after an electric pole fell on the roof of a viewing centre where they gathered to watch the game.

According to police reports, the incident was the result of an issue with an electrical transformer at the viewing centre in which the fans had gathered.

Quoting from a police statement:“Around 10pm we were called that an incident that has happened so immediately our men went there.

“Until this morning we have about seven persons dead, we have 10 that have been admitted to hospital and another one in intensive care.

“According to the information we gathered the high tension electric cable that was very close to the viewing centre fell on the building.”

Manchester United have however expressed their sympathy at learning that a number of supporters were electrocuted in Nigeria while watching their Europa League game with Anderlecht.

The club took to it's official twitter account, composing a heartfelt message to comesurate with the families of the bereaved, thereby proving to the world that football is more than just a game. Such a rare gesture has not only put the Nigerian city of Calabar in the spotlight but it has helped football fans all over the world to realize the importance of coming together as a family in dark hours.

The Governor of Cross Rivers state, was not left out of the picture, and as the number one citizen in the state, he also sympathized with family members of those who lost their loved ones in the incident, promising to investigate and stop such from repeating itself.

He stated: “While commiserating with the families of the victims of the tragedy, the governor promised that the state government would look into the likely cause of the incident to prevent reoccurrence.

“No fewer than 30 persons died on Thursday night in Calabar at a viewing centre while watching the Europa Football League match between Manchester United and Anderlecht.

“The incident happened at about 9.30 p.m at Nyagasang area of Atimbo in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of the state.”

Furthermore, the British High Commission in Nigeria released a statement in which they expressed sadness and sympathy over the incident: “Our deepest sympathy for the loss of lives in Calabar during a Europa League football match between.”

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

FRSC COMMANDER TAKES DISCIPLINE TO ANOTHER LEVEL


On Monday 10th April 2017, tension arose at the FRSC headquarters, Rivers State after the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps in the state, Andrew Kumapayi, carried out a general inspection on the staff in Port Harcourt.

The uniforms, finger nails, as well as the hairdos of FRSC personnel was inspected and Kumapayi took it upon himself to discipline female officers whose hair styles ran foul of the requirements of the Corps, by giving them on-the-spot haircuts.

Less than 24 hrs later, reports have revealed that the corps marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi, having viewed this as an act of public disgrace to female FRSC personnel, ordered the recall of the Rivers state Sector commander, Andrew Kumapayi.

Sources quoted the head of media relations and strategy of the corps, Mr Bisi Kazeem, as saying this decision became necessary in order to properly investigate the matter.

According to Premium Times, Kumapayi, along with other officers who engaged in this act have been slammed with immediate suspension, pending the outcome of an investigation into the scenario.