Imo Tribunal: Okorocha is after my life, Mike Ahamba (Ihedioha's lead counsel) cries out. Senior lawyer handling case shot

Imo Tribunal: Okorocha is after my life, Mike Ahamba (Ihedioha's lead counsel) cries out. Senior lawyer handling case is shot

The lead counsel to Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the PDP governorship candidate for the just concluded general elections in Imo state, Mr. Mike Ahamba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has cried out to the public and law enforcement agencies over the incessant threats to his life by those he alleged are from the "rumoured" hit squads of Governor Rochas Okorocha.

Photo of the day:Looking back to the past with time-frozen Zik's campaign podium

This classic picture told a lot between modern day politics and those of the past. In the picture above taken in 1956 when the various composing nationalities in Nigeria were passing through a crucial stage, well-dressed Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik) could be seen supported on a table by two poorly individuals.

DSS rumbles: Service operatives kick at Maryln Ogar's demotion and Buhari's witch-hunt. Revealed Daura also benefited from the promotions

DSS kicks at Maryln Ogar's demotion and Buhari's witch-hunt. Daura also benefited from the promotions

The Department of State Service (DSS) seems to be in trouble already as some policy reversals which operatives consider as “witch-hunt” are being implemented just four days after a new Director General (DG) took over.

Among the issues rocking the service was the unpopular decision of the Lawal Daura the DG of DSS to suspend the promotions done this year in the service which were approved by former President Goodluck Jonathan. The directive specifically targeted former Spokesman of DSS, Marylyn Ogar who was also asked to return to Nigeria from her PhD study leave.

For over 12 years Buhari jostled to rule without planning to govern. He did same in 1984 - Mustapha Jokolo

For over 12 years Buhari jostled to rule without planning to govern. He did same in 1984 - Mustapha Jokolo

It is not surprising that for over 3 months since General Muhammadu Buhari knew he was going to become the president of Nigeria, he has not been able to come up with a cabinet list. The Biafran presumes he is as confused as he was in 1984 after he executed a coup (December 1983) without a blueprint to work with. According to Mustapha Jokolo Buhari's former aide-de-camp (ADC), as they were plotting the coup, they contracted some individuals to prepare a blueprint of governance for them. This is the same thing Buhari did with the Ahmed Joda Committee. According to Jokolo: "We were expecting some people to prepare some blueprints for the running of the government, but they did not."

Boko Haram: Twin explosions shake Jos

Two explosions on Sunday night ripped through Jos, the Plateau State capital.

Death toll is not yet known but expected to be significant.

A PREMIUM TIMES correspondent reports that the first explosion occurred at Bauchi road, just before the University of Jos main campus, while the second explosion occurred around Yantaya, Nasarawa Gwon area, both in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

Probe Your APC Sponsors – Balarabe Dares Buhari

Probe Your APC Sponsors – Balarabe Dares Buhari

Second republic governor of old Kaduna state and chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Alhaji Balarabe Musa has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the source of wealth of chieftains of the All Progressives Party, APC, that sponsored his election to reassure Nigerians that he is ready to tackle corruption.

Those who invested in Buhari should not expect returns – ACF Leader Coomassie warns Yorubas

Those who invested in Buhari should noteExpect returns – Coomassie warns Yorubas

Ibrahim Coomasie, former Inspector-General of Police and presently, chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) discloses why the North moved massively for President Muhammadu Buhari and against former President Goodluck Jonathan. A former classmate of PMB, he reveals why it would not be business as usual with Buhari. He spoke with Kunle Somorin, catherine Agbo and Muazu Elazeh.

Let the march to Biafra the pride of the Black World continue

Let the march to Biafra pride of the Black World continue

“Switzerland does not have a full-time president; the representational functions of a president are taken over by one (or all) of the government members. Every year another member of the government team is elected federal president in turn so that every government member assumes this role 

The long-awaited 'peacemaker'? My visit to Israel shall mark the new age of peace and fraternity - Prince Talal of Saudi Arabia

The long-awaited 'peacemaker'? My visit to Israel shall mark the new age of peace and fraternity - Prince Talal of Saudi Arabia

The Saudi multi-millionaire media tycoon, prince Talal Bin Waleed, has urged all Arab nations to give up their acrimonious stance toward the Jewish nation and instead continue to strive for a more peaceful , prosperous and homogenous Middle-East.

Confusion, lethargy or, worse, paralysis: Tinubu blasts Buhari's government

Confusion, lethargy or, worse, paralysis: Tinubu blasts Buhari's government

The brewing crises hitting right at the heart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has turned Bola Tinubu against General Muhammadu Buhari. In an article published by the Nation, Tinubu's front-line newspaper, Buhari's government was described as confused, lethargic and in paralysis.

Read the full article below:

After clipping Tinubu's wings, Osinbajo is next. His impeachment is only a matter of time

After clipping Tinubu's wings, Osinbajo is next. His impeachment is only a matter of time

Yesterday forces propped up by the Northern Oligarchy thoroughly clipped the wings of Boa Tinubu, the self proclaimed leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The humiliation that has been meted out to Tinubu and his Yoruba cohorts may be forcing them to plan their exit from the APC. But it is already late! The Northern Oligarchy has fully been instituted at the helm of affairs of Nigeria through the myopic and parochial interests of the Yorubas.  There is nothing Tinubu and co could do now that would change it - except start plotting to secede from Nigeria.

Priceless! 40yo video shows life and resilience of Biafrans soon after the war

Priceless 40yo  video shows life and resilience of Biafrans soon after the war

The priceless video below captures the exquisite life in Biafra soon after the Biafra-Nigeria war. It portrays the resilience of Biafrans who just went through a devastating war. The video was one of Oriental Brothers classic song - Ibezimako.

Jega’s tenure as INEC Chairman a disaster —Intersociety

Emeka Umeagbalasi asserts that Jega’s tenure as INEC Chairman a disaster 

The five-year tenure of Prof Attahiru M. Jega as Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which ended recently, has been declared one of the worst in the country’s electoral history.

Propaganda gone wrong! Lai Mohammed denies saying Buhari will release ministerial list in a few days

Propaganda gone wrong! Lai denies saying president Buhari will release ministerial list in a few days

When a propaganda goes real wrong!

The National Publicity Secretary All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed had refuted report in some section of the media that he said President Muhammadu Buhari will release his ministerial list 'in a few days'.

Buhari's Nigeria: A tinderbox on the path of Yugoslavia

Buhari's Nigeria: A tinderbox on the path of Yugoslavia

As Nigeria under General Muhammadu Buhari tethers on the brink of economic and physical collapse, the story of Yugoslavia, a country that was in the south western part of Europe generally known as the Balkans, and its breakup pops to discerning minds. 

Ihedioha's Tribunal Petition: Okorocha threatens Mbaise traditional rulers

Ihedioha's  Tribunal Petition: Okorocha threatens Mbaise traditional rulers

Disturbed by the weight of evidence in the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, against Governor Rochas Okorocha, at the state Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, the embattled Imo State governor is persuading  traditional rulers of Mbaise land to persuade the petitioner to drop case.

Nepotism galore! How Buhari recalled kinsman from retirement, appoints him DG DSS

Nepotism galore! How Buhari recalled kinsman from retirement, appoints him DG DSS

The newly-appointed Director General of the State Security Service, Lawal Daura, had retired from the service before he was recalled Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari to head the organisation, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.

Mr. Daura, almost 62, who was born in Daura, Katsina State on August 5, 1953, retired from the SSS in 2013, having reached the statutory retirement age of 60.

Biafra gaining grounds by the day. International Business Times (IB Times) reports renewed quest for Biafra

Biafra gaining grounds by the day. International Business Times (IB Times) reports renewed quest for Biafra

Biafra is trending. It has began to pick the interests of international media. The International Business Times (IB Times) has flagged off what is expected to unprecedented international coverage of restoration of Biafra.

Some many foreign media covered the 2015 Biafran Memorial ceremony that was held on the May 30.

The IB Times report is shown below:

B-O-M-B-S-H-E-L-L!!! Buhari Is a Scam - APC South West Leader.

B-O-M-B-S-H-E-L-L!!!  Buhari Is a Scam - APC South West Leader.

Ayo Opadokun an APC chieftain from the South West and great admirer of President Muhammadu Buhari is now a very sad man and has declared that Yorubas has lost faith in Buhari.

Asset declaration: We stand by our story on El-Rufai’s N90 billion worth —The Union Editor-in-Chief

Asset declaration: We stand by our story on El-Rufai’s N90 billion worth —The Union Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief of The Union, the Lagos daily that today reported Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna as declaring assets to the tune of N90 billion and 40 houses in Abuja in the form he filled with the Code of Conduct Bureau, has refused to either apologise or retract the story.

Buhari continues to implement Northernisation agenda: 90% of appointments gone to the Northern Oligarchy

Buhari continues to implement Northernisation agenda: 90% of appointment gone to the Northern Oligarchy

Soon after his inauguration as the president of Africa most populous zoo, General Muhammadu Buhari met with high ranking Northern Oligarchs who gave him a shopping list on the long planned northernisation of Nigeria. Checks made by The Biafran has revealed that Buhari is implementing the northernisation agenda to the letter! 

Exposed: The children of Northern Nigerian elites who finance and support Boko Haram

Exposed: The children of Northern Nigerian elites who finance and support Boko Haram

On Saturday, 4 October, 2013, Bauchi, capital of Bauchi State, was experiencing an unusually cold weather. At the Old GRA, a suburb of the city, Ismaila Gambo, a 21-year old with a neatly trimmed beard got up at dawn and headed to a nearby mosque for his morning prayers. He wore a grey sweatshirt atop a pair of jeans and boots.

Breaking: At last Buhari FORCES Ekpeyong DSS boss out!

Breaking: At last Buhari FORCES Ekpeyong  DSS boss out!

General Muhammadu Buhari has finally forced out Ita Ekpeyong, the director-general of the department of states service (DSS) out of office, in what was shabbily masked as a resignation. Buhari has been at loggerheads with the secret service for what he perceived as their support and loyalty for the Goodluck Jonathan's administration.  

The Massacre begins! Another Biafran industrialist & wife Murdered by Fulani terrorists in Buhari’s home state

The Massacre begins! Another Biafran industrialist & wife Murdered by Fulani terroriets in  Buhari’s home state

Information available to 247ureports.com indicates that on the eve of June 29, 2015 an Igbo business man Chijoke Ngwu Ogbodo a native of Nkanu LGA, Enugu State was gruesomely murdered along with his wife in Katsima State by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herds men. The couple were killed in the presence of their children.

Arewa attacks Yorubas: Hausa/Fulani berates Yorubas for causing troubles in APC

Arewa attacks Yorubas: Hausa/Fulani berates Yorubas for causing troubles in APC

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has berated a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, for accusing the North of conspiring against Yoruba’s in the current face-off in the party. 

A statement issued on Wednesday by Malam Muhammad Ibrahim, ACF National Publicity Secretary, dismissed Akande’s reported allegations as “disappointing, reckless and unbecoming of an elder statesman.” 

Biafra erupts in protests: Soldiers Take over Anambra Prisons. Eastern Nigeria youths continue to protest over relocation of Boko Haram Prisoners.

Biafra erupts in protests: Soldiers Take over Anambra Prisons. Eastern Nigeria youths continue to protest over relocation of Boko Haram Prisoners. 

Biafra is engulfed in protest and soldiers have been deployed in strategic locations. Few days after Anambra-based traders under the auspices of Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association (AMATAS) shut down all markets in the state to protest the widely-believed relocation of Boko Haram convicts to Ekwulobia Prison, traders from the entire Biafra has showed solidarity to the cause by staging a 7-hour protest in Ekwulobia, to demand that the prisoners be moved back to the North.

APC Crisis deepens as Baraje, former nPDP chairman calls Akande a liar

APC Crisis Deepens As Baraje, former nPDP Chairman Calls Akande A Liar

A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, and former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Kawo Baraje has called a former Chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande a liar. Baraje said Akande and his co-travelers are spreading lies to President Buhari and creating disunity within the APC. 

Saraki, a northern conspiracy against Yoruba - Lamentations of Bisi Akande

Saraki, a northern conspiracy against Yoruba - Lamentations of Bisi Akande

Some times in 2013, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) resolved to merge and set up a merger committee to work out the modality for glueing together as one political party under one name, one constitution and one manifesto.

Impeachment underway: Publish full details of Imo’s finances without delay - Ihedioha to embattled Okorocha

Impeachment underway: Publish full details of Imo’s finances without delay - Ihedioha to embattled Okorocha 

Governorship candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the last election and immediate past deputy speaker of the House of Representatives,  Emeka Ihedioha, has again challenged embattled Governor Rochas Okorocha to stop his oratory and publish full details of the state’s finances without further delay.