₦airaland Forum

By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka

Five soldiers were allegedly killed when gunmen attacked a military checkpoint at Ihiala along the Onitsha -Owerri road.

The development has heightened tension in Anambra State as all roads leading to the state have been blocked by stern-looking soldiers.

An eye witness said the gunmen, who allegedly came in an SUV car, fired at the soldiers and destroyed their operational Hilux vehicle parked at the checkpoint.

Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Ikenga Tochukwu who confirmed the incident said it happened at about 8.40 pm on Friday. Ikenga could, however, not confirm the number of casualties as he had not received the detailed report.

Following the blocking of roads by the soldiers in the state, people coming into or traveling out of Anambra State were stranded yesterday.

Mr. John Nwankwo, who was to travel to Abuja yesterday from Awka said their vehicle could not pass through the Niger Bridge as the soldiers blocked it in the wee hours of the day, just as vehicles were not allowed to enter Anambra State from Asaba in Delta State.

At the Amansea border town between Anambra and Enugu states, commuters also experienced a hectic time as the soldiers there caused traffic gridlock in the area.

In the meantime, the Anambra State government has banned movement throughout the state from 7 pm to 6 am till further notice.

Public address systems hired by the state government were going round the major cities to ask tricycle and shuttle drivers to remain in their homes that period.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/05/5-soldiers-feared-dead-as-gunmen-attack-military-checkpoint-in-anambra/

Good morning this morning. They never believed us. All these One Nigerianists are very dumb and unintelligent.

Fulani slaves. All talk but no action. They should continue waiting for Buhari to give them appointment for their selfish interests.

These are the ones you expect to fight bandits, BH, and UGM. Suicide mission activated.

This shows that those checkpoints are just for extortion and nothing more.

Anazp:
Fake. Today is a public holiday so no qualms. Why do igbos have inferiority complex?

You have never been to South east during independence celebrations. Nobody gives a damn. It is business as usual. There is zero observance as every shop is open and streets are buzzing with people like every other week days. Markets are fully operational. Unlike what is obtainable this year, where all and sundry is cooling off inside and shops are closed and activities grounded.
We don't celebrate Nigeria independence here in South east. It is forbidden. To us, there is nothing to celebrate. This year, we decided to remain indoors. We have no part in this failed state. No. We can't be raising the flag of a country where nothing works and life has no value. We can't celebrate a country renowned for it's poverty status. We can't celebrate a country of vision less, myopic and greedy leaders. A country laden with religious bigots, terrorists, political vultures, tribalists, oppressors, nepotists and, the list goes on.
What happened this year is remarkable.

Just take a look at the desert they call village. I know life here will be really hard, harsh and unbearable, yet, they have ruled he damn z*o for close to 50 years. But, what do I know than to join the chorus, "Sai Baba".

EmekaMD:
What kind of president is Buhari?
A man who shamefully cannot keep his house is order. And you expect him to solve Nigerias ever increasing problems ? You must be kidding me.

How can ur wife and ur appointees be fighting publicly and he doesn't ever know what to do.

That man is braindead. 100percent

You people are very dumb. There is no Buhari in Aso rock.

jom28gy:
Good job, they thought their Wise

Even if Obaseki wins under PDP, supreme court will have the final say. So, the game is not ending soon.

Afonja never dissapoints.

booblacain:
Nigerians, soldiers are flooding your streets any time soon.

There won't be any need for that. When everyone is on the same boat, it will just be a matter of time. So, keep your weakling soldiers in the North for Bokoharam to continue their shooting practice.

Commentor:

They are not in the same place. Awolowo is in the deepest part of hell while she is in heaven.

There is no Oba in Ilorin because the yoruba ancestors were conquered by Fulanis with the help of Afonja. They installed their Emir and that is just it. Yoruba Muslims are comfortable with it anyway. I just pity yoruba Christians.

abdulazeez1002:
Kanu should come home please

This Yoruba Muslim or Fulani man, be well assured that Nnamdi Kanu will surely come home. Just pray to be alive to witness it.

Youngsters, scantily clad women show anger over recurrent attacks.

By Femi Bolaji,

Jalingo It was a week of tears and agony for residents of Tudiri and Janibanibu communities in Ardo Kola local government area of Taraba State after suspected herdsmen unleashed terror on them.

The attacks, which claimed about10 lives in two days, came when many thought peace was gradually returning.“About one month ago, Sunday Vanguard had reported attacks by suspected herdsmen on11Taraba villages of Murkunu, Murtia, Yaukani, Murbai, Yawai, Somporo, Jekunuhou, Sembe, Ndayaro, Kaudad and Keshabro in Jalingo and Ardo-Kola LGAs, where about 8,494 people were displaced. The first of the latest attacks, launched on Sunday, sparked outrage in Jalingo and almost led into another crisis in the state capital.“Sounds of heavy gunshots could be heard and thick smokes from burnt houses could be seen in most parts of the city centre, which is less than one kilometre from the invaded village, Tudiri. \This caused panic in the ever busy ATC, Nukkai and Kasuwan Bera axis of Jalingo as residents scampered for safety while most businesses were forced to shut down. Tension rose when residents who had fled Tudiri, mostly women and children, on Sunday evening, started trooping into Nukkai, ATC among other parts of the metropolis on foot crying for help. Confusion enveloped the town, especially the Taraba State University area of ATC and environs.“Some students, who just returned to their hostels after lecturers of the institution earlier in the week shelved their strike action, left the hostels for fear of the unknown. “Kona youths, who were protesting about what they described as the poor response of security operatives to the attack, mounted roadblocks to express their grievances around Nukkai, ATC axis Sunday night. “But for the intervention of security operatives, the protest could have led to more violence. On Sighting Flames I Fled – Victim A victim of the attack, who simply gave her name as Esther, said, “I was at home around 5pm with my daughter when my daughter called my attention to the thick smoke from a distance. “As soon as I stepped out, I saw people running. At this time, we had begun to hear sounds of gunshots.

That was how I ran with my daughter to town so as not to die. Another eyewitness, who declined to give his name, said numerous houses were razed when the suspected herdsmen stormed the village. “He explained that the marauders invaded Tudiri on motorcycles and shot sporadically. “

According to him, he was attending a meeting in town that evening when he and those there with him started hearing gunshots. We were disturbed and when one of us reached out to someone that was in the village, the person said the marauders came with a lot of guns and were shooting and burning houses. Before 30 minutes, we saw multitudes running into town mostly women and children. The villager said that most of those fleeing their homes were peasant farmers whose livelihood was being threatened by recurrent attacks on their villages. Taraba State Police Command confirmed that the marauders operated on motorcycles heavily armed and sacked Tudiri village. Spokesman for the command, DSP David Misal, called the marauders bandits and expressed the police displeasure with the confusion aggrieved youths caused in the metropolis while expressing their anger. “ Speaking with Vanguard, Misal said, “At about 1800hrs, heavily armed bandits operating on motorcycles invaded Tudiri Village via Jauro Yinu ward, Ardo Kola LGA and set houses ablaze. The command immediately mobilized patrol teams to the area but before their arrival the hoodlums had fled to the bush. It is unfortunate that some youths, being apprehensive of the development, blocked Nukkai, Kasuwan Bera, ATC highway Jalingo and set disuse tyres on fire.

Consequently, three vehicles, two motorcycles and three tricycles were burnt, but with the timely intervention of security operatives, the situation was brought under control”. He, however, claimed that no life was lost in Sunday’s attack but an eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity said one person died.

Black Monday Less than 24 hours after the sacking of Tudiri village, marauders, on Monday evening, stormed Janibanibu village, shooting sporadically. “Seven persons were reportedly killed in the attack that led to the imposition of dusk to dawn curfew by Taraba State government to douse tension. While the assault was going on in Janibanibu, the streets of Jalingo were flooded with fleeing victims even as men of the Nigeria Army and those of other security agencies moved to battle the attackers. “A cleric, Rev Cyriacus Kamai, who visited Janibanibu on Tuesday, said six bodies were recovered while several buildings were set ablaze. “The police, on their part, claimed five people were killed during the Monday night attack. Troops of 20 Model Battalion, Serti and other security agencies deployed to the troubled spot engaged the attackers in a gun duel. “Commanding Officer of the batallion, Lt. Col. Mohammed Adamu, said 21 suspects were arrested with sophisticated weapons and ammunitions in connection with attack. There was an attack by some herdsmen around Nukkai and a swift response by security agencies repelled the attack”, Adamu said.“”We recorded a huge success because some of the herdsmen fell to the superior fire power of our troops and their corpses have been handed over to the police. “During the course of our operation, we intercepted 21 suspects with dangerous weapons and, when we are through with our investigations, they will be handed over to the police.”“ Scantily clad women Just as normal business activities resumed Tuesday morning, hundreds of Kona women took to the streets to draw attention to the continuous killings of their husbands and children. While some of the women were scantily clad, others wore black attires to mourn slain victims.“The protest, which lasted hours, started from Kona Garu down to ATC area of Jalingo.“They decried the encroachment of their ancestral homes by armed marauders whom they said not only sacked their villages but also killed their beloved ones. “The women also demanded the release of their children who they claimed were arrested by security operatives indiscriminately when they were supposed to be protecting them from their attackers.

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/taraba-killings-we-cant-take-this-anymore/

Jobac:
It is well known to everybody that IPOB is a terrorist organisation, that is the reason FG put them on terrorist list. They are kidnappers, armed robbers and scammers. They are the reason why good Igbo People are labelled terrorists and I expect all true Igbo people to condemn them. IPOB is banned and that is final, if they born you well identify with IPOB in the public if Nigerian soldiers won't use you for target practice. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dora Akunyili and other late patriotic Igbos won't be happy with these miscreants.

You are just ranting, Mr man. Talking absolute trash. You are shameless to the point that the very people you tagged terrorists are freely gathering and even in the open in other countries. Nigeria will soon implode and nothing on earth will forestall it. The worst devilish people on earth are Nigerianists. Very callous set of people.

All i can see is jobless and direction less youths wielding rusty machete and whips roaming in the bush, making themselves ready prey for fulani herdsmen.

mistijude:
My sister this is irrelevant.Nothing should divide at all as a nation.okay?

Forget it. The nation has long been divided only that it has been more polarised this time.

livinbygrace:
Mere consolation,most of you have forgotten that without polical power ,there won’t be progress in business or economy and the government can bring up any law to fraustrate or crumble your business.Ask Ifeanyin Uba and other elites why they pick interest in politics.Mind you,Government just increase the import duty charges.So think well

You really don't understand economics. Whatever hike in import duty would fall on the consumers as prices of commodities will definitely increase

We will never forget. May the souls of our fallen heroes rest in peace.

A statement from the Clinical Department, Applied Radiation Oncology U.S., said Ene received the award at the 2019 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Annual Scientific Meeting held from April 13 to April 17 in San Diego.
The-37-year-old, who is from Akpugo in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, won the award with his research work on ‘Anti-PD-L1 Immunotherapy Enhances Radiation-induced Abscopal Response in Glioblastoma’.
Journalists gathered that Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer.
The immune system made up of white blood cells, organs and tissues of the lymph system help the body fight infections and other diseases.
The Clinical Department stated Immunotherapy is a type of biological therapy.
Also, Glioblastoma, known as glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is the most aggressive cancer that begins within the brain. Initially, signs and symptoms of glioblastoma are non-specific.
They may include headaches, personality changes, nausea, and symptoms similar to those of a stroke.
Immunotherapy for glioblastoma has been largely unsuccessful in part because molecular heterogeneity drives selective elimination of only a subset of tumour cells.
According to the statement, it appears that therapeutic success in patients would require achieving an abscopal effect, where following focused radiation therapy, non-targeted tumour cells are attacked by the immune system.
The statement further revealed that it remains unclear how glioblastoma responds to focused radiation in terms of failure location and whether immunotherapy could amplify the immune response to tumour outside the radiation field.
The result of the study’s experiment shows that radiation combined with anti PD L1 therapy induces an immunological response to unirradiated glioblastoma.
The researchers are currently optimizing other treatment combinations that could also be readily assessed in phase I human clinical trials.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/nigerian-doctor-wins-brain-tumor-research-award-in-u-s/

Donelli:
See itiboribo them
13 comments and none can address the points whether legit or otherwise

Don't expect soulless followers to reason better than their soulless leaders. None could prove him wrong instead they are busy ranting and wailing.

jaychubi:
It's a first

Every health commissioner n minister must be a medical doctor B4 now as they are d most vast health care personnel. NMA will fight this

Your name is sorry. Look at the stale state of our health sector courtesy of NMA's incompetence and sheer lack of leadership qualities. How can u leave the affairs of Nigeria health sector solely into the hands of an occult group called NMA? In no distant time, NMA or whatever shall be humbled and made to retract into their shells. Time shall tell.

QuitNotice:
The best news for PDP and IPOB yoots today. Who else has noticed that whenever Buhari achieves a milestone, something brutal comes up to "discredit" him?

RIP to the lost souls

Zone B, which milestones did he achieve all these whiles ppl were being killed in Benue state and middle belt at large.? Well zombies never fail.

mollymotion:
why all these evils. the Nigeria I know is not this one, I will still blame my northern leaders even our President is guilty...I could remember when he was defending them. Oh my Mubi!!!

Meaning u never knew Nigeria. The country has been hell and evil since inception.

Even the Npower is yet to be completed for that of 2017 preselected applicants. Easier to write 6 comprehensive questions on biochemistry 202 (Metabolism) in an hour than this.

Very sound argument which I expect proponents of one Nigeria to counter with facts...but no, they would rather remind u that every tribe is experiencing same injustice and maltreatment, and that death awaits u ppl for daring to call for separation. Let the arguments continue. Tell me why we shld maintain the status quo and, I will give reasons we ought to go our separate ways. The system is faulty and favours a group of ppl to the detriment of others, thus, will not stand.