Miss Leah Sharibu who was abducted by the Boko Haram terrorists alongside 109 others during attack on the Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe on February 19 2018 still held by the terrorists after refusing to renounce her faith.
Report has reached Brainnewsradio that, the Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) USA, has begged for the release of Miss Leah Sharibu, calling on the Nigerian Government, Nigerians and International community to do everything in their power to secure her release.
The Organization also condemned the activities of the Boko Haram and all forms of terrorists atrocities, reprimanding the attack on schools and inhumane violence and terror meted on human beings.
In a statement by The Organization’s Board Chairman, Ms Patience Key, according to The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA),said it was disheartening that Sharibu was still being held in captivity by the factional Boko Haram terrorist group after one year.
“NIDO remembers and is deeply saddened by the predicament of Leah Sharibu.
“We call on the Nigerian government, Nigerians and the international community to unequivocally and forcefully denounce the continued captivity of Leah Sharibu, and to do everything in their power to secure her unconditional release.”
“At no time and under no circumstance should a child, or any human being, ever be subjected to such brutal and inhumane violence and terror.
“NIDOA USA, Nigeria and the international community must continue to insist on Leah Sharibu’s unconditional release, and ensure she returns and reunites with her heartbroken parents.”
On Wednesday February 20th Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel alongside Senate president, Bukola Saraki unveiled Ibom Air, a commercial airline owned by the state.
Following the launch of the airline which has now become operational, Nigerians poured questions on President Muhammadu Buhari as what happened to the Nigeria Air which the federal government spent billions of Naira on.
The oil-rich state, Akwa Ibom has now become the first state in Nigeria to own three aircraft for a commercial purpose following the launch on Wednesday, Brainnews reveals.
Former Super Eagles player Osaze Odemwingie’s hotel manager has been murdered in Benin.
The hotel is located at Erediauwa Street off Upper Sakponba road in Benin-city.
Mr Osato Okunkpolo, the Hotel Manager is married to a Journalist, Anita and works for a local tabloid in Benin City.
According to sources at the hotel revealed that the robbers gained access to the hotel at about 9pm and shot Okunkpola dead instantly.
But Edo Police spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, said Okunkpolo was hit by a bullet in a shoot-out between two rival cult groups.
DSP Nwabuzor said members of Eiye and Aye engaged in a shoot-out in the area on Sunday night.
According to him, “The incident is true. It is also true that a murder happened at Odemwingie’s hotel on the 17th of February, 2019. The incident was between two secret cults- The Aye and Eiye cult groups.
“It was not an armed robbery incident. The corpse has been deposited at the Bénin Central hospital mortuary.
“Our detectives are still investigating the incident.”
The Akwa Ibom State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Mike Igini has cleared the air from the rumours that he has been transfer to Bayelsa state.
During the signing of the Peace Accord with governorship candidates in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Igini used the occasion and cleared the air on his rumoured transfer, describing it as false.
He explained that the REC in Bayelsa State is Elder Monday Tom, an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, and cannot be transferred to his home state but can serve in any other state in the south south region of the country.
Findings from Brainnews has it that APC in the state failed to sign the peace accord, and are yet to issue an official statement.
Kenyan lawyer, Robert Chesang has been assassinated in his home in the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday afternoon, Brainnews report.
As reported by Standard newspaper, the gun attack happened in Lukenya area, Machakos County. The assassins reportedly escaped. Policemen who were called to the scene of the crime had to scale the fence to enter the compound as the gates were locked.
The famous lawyer was said to have been alone in the house during the time of the incident. Police said they recovered seven spent cartridges of an AK47 rifle at the scene of murder.
A police official said; “It is rare to find thugs with rifles and especially AK47. This seems to be classic elimination using serious people probably state operatives,”
The body has been moved to Shalom Hospital mortuary.
The general elections has been postponed by a week, less than five hours to the start of the polls, Brainnews report.
Presidential and National Assembly elections, initially scheduled for February 16, will now hold on February 23, while the governorship and state houses of assembly elections will take place on March 9.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the decision at a short press briefing at 2:44 am on Saturday morning.
He said, “Following a careful review of the implementation of its logistics and operational plan, and the determination to conduct free, fair, and credible elections, the commission came to the conclusion that proceeding with the elections as scheduled is no longer feasible.
“Consequently, the commission has decided to reschedule the Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, 23 February 2019.
“Furthermore, the Governorship, State House of Assembly, and Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections are rescheduled to Saturday, 9 March, 2019.”
According to the INEC boss, the postponement will afford the commission the opportunity to address identified challenges in order to maintain the quality of the nation’s elections.
“This was a difficult decision for the commission to take but necessary for the successful delivery of the elections and the consolidation of our democracy,” he added.
The press briefing followed a crucial meeting Professor Yakubu had with INEC’s 12 National Commissioners late on Friday night.
The polls were shifted despite earlier assurance by the INEC boss that the commission has no plan to postpone the elections.
Professor Yakubu’s announcement confirms speculations that the electoral umpire would shift the polls after encountering challenges in the distribution of electoral materials.
The move means Nigeria has postponed its last three general elections.
A former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to speculations that he had run away from Nigeria ahead of the general elections.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday said he has not fled Nigeria, contrary to a social media report that he had traveled out of the county ahead of the presidential election scheduled for Saturday.
As reported by Punch Metro, Obasanjo spoke with newsmen at his Presidential Library, Abeokuta, describing the Social media post as “fake news.”
The former president was reacting to a Facebook post of one Gbenga Lawal who posted: “Breaking: Obasanjo jets out of Nigeria. He can’t even wait for the thief he is imposing on Nigerians.”
In his reaction, Obasanjo said “Why should I travel out of the country before the election?
“If not for anything, I believe I should be here to perform my civic responsibility, which is to vote according to the dictate of my heart tomorrow and on the second of March.
“Those who are carrying that type of rumour or fake news; I leave them in the hands of God; I am used to that kind of thing.
“In Yoruba land, if your head is hard, you don’t have to worry yourself.
“Let anybody tell lies against you, let anybody issue fake news against you, let anybody abuse you, God will deal with them rightly and appropriately.”
A beautiful Nigerian graduate observing her National Youth Service Corp programme at a secondary school got a romantic overture from a minor.
The corps member identified as Christy Augustine, took to the platform to share a photo of the love letter she got from a student at the school she was deployed to.
The corps member who took to social media to share the love letter, revealed that the student who gave it to her is in J.S.S 2. She took to a popular platform to ask if she should punish or advice the student.
Below is what she wrote;
“Imagine this fa!
My fellow ranters…
This is one of my students in school, the worst part he is in jss2
And the funniest thing was that,
He walked up to me directly saying…Corper I have a letter for you.
After reading this am still confused either to punish him or advice him.”
The letter reads:
“Good day Corpa Christy,
I love your teaching
I love the way you smile
I love the way you teach
Am in love with you for everything. How I wish you will be coming to our class everytime.”
Tehila07: I had a female roommate in Lautech for 2 years. It wasn't intentional. Her parents are my family friends. So, she landed in my place the first time she came to Lautech, hoping to help her find accommodation. She rejected all apartments I found. It dawned on me she was already having feelings for me. But as a pastor guy I was in school, I had no slightest feeling for her. She tempted me for 2 years until I finally graduated. We didn't kiss for once, not to talk of fvkin.
Wow
Once I left for nysc, she made me her enemy and broke all connections with despite inheriting everything in my room.
The stampede that occured at the APC presidential rally in Rivers state saw a Nigerian man counted as one of the dead persons, but reports reaching Brainnews has it that he has now regained consciousness.
Recall that on Tuesday February 12th, over 7 persons were declared dead in the stampede that happened during the APC Presidential rally which held at the Adokiye Amasiamaka Stadium Portharcourt.
Precious Jeffry who happened to be an engineer was among those who was counted as lifeless after the stampede. However, he regained conciouseness just before he was transferred to the mortuary.
His sister, Cecilia Dikibo, who took to Facebook to appreciate God for the amazing miracle, wrote;
Lord I have come to give you praise and honor again..
With casting crown, Lifting hands And Bowing heart..
I come to worship you.
Indeed there will be no more loss..
Its not up to two weeks we are still grieving and morning the killing of Efcc Chiko little did I know my brother and friend Engr. Engr Precious Jeffry was caught up in the stampede ordeal two days ago.
His body was counted as part of the *lifeless* ones, for over 30 mins,
Until he gained his strength and breath.
I have come to worship you this morning thou Greatest of All, Merciful King, Glorious God..
For testimonies, man can not take.. For deeds you have done that man cannot comprehend.
Thank you SAVIOUR.. THE MAN YOU SAVED AS COME TO WORSHIP YOU.
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