Nnamdi Kanu Appreciates Soludo For His ‘Political Courage’
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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu made his feeling known through one of his legal counsel in the person of Barrister Aloy Ejimakor who visited the IPOB leader today [January 16] at the holding cell of the Department of Security Services [DSS] in Abuja, federal capital territory [FCT].

CBN, Not Invaded By DSS
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The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to the false news making the round that its operatives invaded ...

Breaking News: Fulani Militia Murder Catholic Priest, Burn Corpse, Destroy Church In Niger State
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Information reaching 247ureports.com indicates the terrorst activities of the Fulani herdsmen/militia have struck again. This time they attacked a Roman Catholic Church [St. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic] in the early morning hours of Sunday January 15, 2023 killing the Reverend Father and burning his corpse to ashes – while injuring another junior Reverent Father.

Gunmen attack PVC centre in Ahiazu Mbaise, kill security man
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One person has been killed and many others injured after gunmen today attacked a Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) collection centre at Afor Oru, headquarters of Ahiazu Mbaise local government area.

Breaking News: Gunmen Attack Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere’s House In Akokwa
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A source who is very close to the politician confirmed to 247ureport adding that the state commissioner of police has been informed of the situation.

He said “Ikenga’s home is under attack that’s what we are trying to manage. We have informed the Commissioner of Police and he has promised to alert his men in Akokwa to find out what is happening ”

Soludo Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Unconditional Release, Offers To Stand Surety
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Governor Soludo who made the demand during the APGA Campaign kick-off in Awka, specifically appealed to the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally.

Governor Soludo went further to assert that if the detained IPOB leader cannot be released unconditionally, he should be released to him saying he is ready to stand surety for him.

“I am making a passionate appeal to the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally. If he cannot be released unconditionally, i want him released to me and i will stand surety for him”

Supreme Court dethrones Obong of Calabar
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The court ordered that “the 1st Respondent (Etubom Ani) who admittedly was not capped/inducted into the Etuboms’ Council of the Palace of the Obong by the Obong at the time of the selection process was not traditionally qualified and eligible to vote and be voted for as the Obong of Calabar under Exhibit 1/20.

How robbers ‘mistakenly’ shot another UNIZIK student dead in Awka
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According to reports, the deceased student, identified as Daniel, met his unfortunate death when one of the robbers mistakenly pulled the trigger of his already-conked gun, as he was struggling to remove Daniel’s sim card from the phone and give him, as he (Daniel) requested from them after he had submissively given them the phone.

The robbers were said to have escaped immediately the incident happened, while Daniel, who a Philosophy student of the institution, was rushed to the hospital by his neighbours and fellow students, but gave up the ghost due to the excess loss of blood, having been shot on the stomach.

Prof A. B. C. Nwosu Resigns From PDP, Faults PDP On Rotation
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Prof Nwosu resigned from the PDP on January 12, 2023. He made this action known through a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the PDP, Dr. I. Ayu. He faulted the PDP’s inability to adhere to the rotation provision enshrined in the PDP constitution.

[Update] DSS Arrests Okupe, Handed To EFCC
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In reaching out to the DSS, the arrest was confirmed to 247ureports.com. The spokesperson to the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, in confirming the arrest, stated that Doyin Okupe was handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC].

Breaking News: Unknown Gunmen Attacks Secretariat In Anambra, 4 Dead
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The gunmen proceeded to unleash mayhem and display of angst. They began setting fire to many of the buildings at the secretariat. According an eyewitness account, the LGA administrative block was burned to the ground, the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] Office was burnt, the Health office building was burnt, the Youth Corpers [NYSC] Office was burnt, the Education Office was completely burnt, and the National Civil Defense Office was burnt.

Trouble In Bauchi: APC Guber Team In Fight With Tinubu, Properties Destroyed
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The leader of the APC in Bauchi State, Malam Adamu Adamu had acted to remove the name of the APC gubernatorial candidate from being the coordinator of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidential campaign. His name was removed as a result of the preexisting friction the two politician. Sadique’s attempt to have Tinubu to return him as the coordinator failed.

“Not Atiku” As G-5 Remains Divided
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Persistent pressure from the Abubakar Atiku presidential team levelled against the G-5 within the last 8days is said to have been ‘tsusami-like’ in nature. “It came from all angles” said our source who explained that the continued geometric grown in popularity of the Labor party presidential candidate into areas and/or regions where the PDP had historically dominated – such areas as the South East, South South and North Central geo political zones – has turned the desperation up to a higher notch. The monumental task of reaching out to the G-5 was primarily reassigned to the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel. The tasked was simply to “do all that is required” to get the G-5 to publicly endorse the PDP candidate.

Breaking News : 2023 Election May Be Cancelled — INEC (Sun)
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His words: “We all appreciate the fact that Election Security is vital to democratic consolidation through provision of enabling environment for the conduct of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections and thus strengthening the electoral process.

“Consequently, in preparations for the 2023 general elections, the commission is not leaving anything to chance in ensuring that intensive and extensive security are provided for election personnel, materials and processes.

“This is particularly significant to the commission given the current insecurity challenges in various parts the country and the fact that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members constitute the core of the Polling Unit Election officials.

Unknown Gunmen Attack Tinubu’s Campaign Office
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The building windows and entrance door, billboards were shattered with gunshots, and bullet cartridges were seen on the floor around the office.

Omowaye described the attack as diabolic and inhumane, saying it is unfortunate that such an ugly incident had been launched twice on his person and property within two weeks.

He also berated the PDP-led administration over the incessant attacks on members of the APC in the State.

Another Killing In Anambra, One Dead, Dismembered
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Particularly, the members of the cult group led by the notorious Kelechi Ewesiobi [Gattuso] attacked and killed a member of another cultist group, the Vikings. He was as gathered from members of the community was Chukwunonso Okoye. The incident occurred at Nkpor Agu village around 6pm on Sunday.

USA Lawmaker Demands Immediate Release Of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
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“I am demanding for the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The government of Nigeria needs to comply with the UN Mandate and the Orders of its own Courts. The Nigerian government is carrying out another form of genocide, one citizen at a time. I am calling on the American government to get involved to stop this genocide. We have protected other countries around this world to help vulnerable populations; we need to do the same for Nigeria and it’s Biafran citizens.”

2023: Arthur Eze Says South East Must Continue To Serve The North
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“My appeal is for our people to seize the opportunity provided by Atiku Abubakar to renew the age-old alliance between the Southeast and the North; we have accomplished far more in this country’s politics through our alliance with the North.

“This alliance saw Nnamdi Azikiwe become President of Nigeria in the First Republic and Alex Ekwueme served as Vice President, while Edwin Ume-ezeoke was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic,” he said.

“Reno Omokri Is Bisexual” Fejiro Revels
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His revelation “When Reno Omokri attacks Peter Obi just ignore him or simply tell him the truth he hides on with his first wife, Tolulope Onuwaje … caught him with another man and that was the beginning of the end of their marriage, where he abandoned her and married secretly, which I exposed this year.

Reno is bisexual and can deny it for all he cares. The wife is a living witness but closely guarded secret.”

Wike right, Atiku lacks integrity, Tinubu says in Kano
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Tinubu who had been in Kano since midnight of Monday, where he met with Muslim leaders from the North-West in a town hall meeting on Tuesday said he has what it takes to continue the developmental strides started by President Muhammadu Buhari after the 16 inglorious years of the Peoples Democratic Party in power.
A mammoth crowd of supporters had thronged the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano venue of the rally.
The stadium was filled to the brim, yet more people were outside than inside.
It took the APC Presidential Candidate and his campaign train over two hours to access the stadium.

Peter Obi pays medical bill of abandoned patient
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Presenting a cheque on Wednesday to the Medical Director of the Centre, Obi, who was represented by Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, extolled the hospital management for putting life first before monetary consideration in terms of payment of deposit.

He said that the exemplary conduct of the hospital by seeing to the survival and total recovery of the patient showed “the New Nigeria we all are yearning for”.

Ngige explodes over Obasanjo’s letter against Buhari
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“So, don’t mind those politicians who will come and say that Buhari government inflicted hardship and poverty on you. One of them wrote a letter the other day, the habitual National letter writer. He said Buhari brought Nigeria below 1999 level. How can somebody say that?The same person ruled from 1999 to 2007. What did he do to change here to Eldorado when he was incharge? It is easy to criticise. It is easy for spectators in the field of play to say they would have scored a goal if they were in the field of play”.

Killers Of Obosi PG Uncovered, Igwe Obosi Develops ‘Cold Feet’
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The event that gradually led to the assassination began at the meeting held at the home of Iyasele Obosi [Traditional Prime Minister] where the PG and others stakeholders in Obosi were in attendance. At the meeting, the PG harped on the need to implement previously discussed issues regarding safeguarding the community from the menace of gangs and cultists. Issues that comprised of installation of CCTV cameras and other technological based security measures which were agreed upon to be installed at strategic locations within the villages of Obosi. But the PG’s insistence on installing the security gadgets resulted in a backlash from the stakeholders seated at the meeting. According to the information obtained from 247ureports.com from a highly competent source, the PG’s “statement was seriously attacked as many evil minded men were not in support of him at the meeting”. Instead, the stakeholders told the PG to begin the installations at his own village before extending to the other villages of Obosi town. Through this , the meeting was postponed for the following day.

Breaking News: Gunmen Attack Another Community In Anambra Killing One Security Agent
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On the 4th of January 2023 it occurred. Precisely at minutes after 1am in the morning, the agents of violence struck at Ndikokwu village in Uli community located in the southern district of Anambra State.

According to information gathered from the community, the unknown gunmen arrived in cars and motorcycles with assorted arms and ammunitions. They numbered over 25 and the attack was quick and rehearsed.

Breaking News: Another Assassination In Anambra, Two Dead
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At minutes after noon in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, at a popular intersection near the UNIZIK back gate. A supposed Keke rider was assassinated by 2 boys owho rode n a motorcycle along with another who was also shot dead.

See video

Breaking News: Buhari Signs 2023 Budget, Says Provisions Made For 2023 Elections, Transition Program
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”The amended fiscal framework for 2023 as approved by the National Assembly shows additional revenues of N765.79 billion, and an unfunded deficit of N553.46 billion.

”It is clear that the National Assembly and the executive need to capture some of the proposed additional revenue sources in the fiscal framework. This must be rectified.

”I have also noted that the National Assembly introduced new projects into the 2023 budget proposal for which it has appropriated N770.72 billion. The National Assembly also increased the provisions made by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by N58.55 billion.”

Breaking News: Unknown Gunmen Assassinates Another Town Union Boss, Obosi PG
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247ureports.com gathered from stakeholders within the community that the assassinated Obosi PG was recently engaged in a series of meetings with community stakeholders concerning the recent spate of insecurity. It was understood that he was determined to address the security head on. According to the information obtained, he was in the process of implementing measures to drastically reduce the activities of unknown gunmen.

Angry Buhari Attacks Obasanjo For Endorsing Peter Obi Calls Him “Morally Squalid”
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Obasanjo had cautioned the youths of Nigeria in his 6-page letter to be minded of the physical and mental health of the presidential candidate they decide to vote for. The president implied that Nigeria does not need a President that will not be sufficiently active to meet up with the problems bedeviling Nigeria presently. He told the youths that they needed a president who can speak directly to Nigerians, and not merely through press statements and media aides.
This, as a result, angered the Presidency.

Reacting, the presidency issued a strongly worded press statement signed by Garba Shehu, a media assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari. [Prior to joining the Buhari administration, Garba Shehu worked for Abubakar Atiku and still maintains a healthy relationship with the PDP presidential candidate]

The Buhari spokesman – who was speaking for President Buhari in official capacity referred to Obasanjo as Jealous, vengeful and corrupt.

See the press statement below

Unknown Gunmen Kill 4 In Anambra, Commando Style
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Unidentified gunmen arrive the compound with a white tinted Toyota Corolla and shot four (4) people who were seated inside the compound.



The four victims were identitied as

– Onyiebo Okoye – aka Onwa

– Kenechukwu Okeke – PDP chairman in the area)

– Jude Ebenezer

– Obinna Maduka

Available information indicates the victims have been conveyed to Amaku mortuary by their families after reporting to the Police who came to inspect the incident scene.

Breaking News: Obasanjo Endorses Peter Obi In A New Year Letter To The Nation [Letter Enclosed]
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The former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has written the nation a New Year letter addressed particularly to the youths of Nigeria calling on compatriots and friends to set aside the past and the sediments inherited from our parents and vote with Nigeria in mind.

In a 6-page letter, the former President called on the youths to stand up and be counted that the game of politics is a game numbers. And that youths of Nigeria have the numbers to determine who will be elected the next president of Nigeria.

More Troubles As Bauchi Youths Boo APC Guber Candidate, Sadiq Abubakar
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At the Muda Lawal Market, the biggest market in Bauchi State – where a fire incident was recorded on Saturday December 31, 2022 and casualties were recorded – the APC gubernatorial candidate and his campaign team opted to visit the market site. Upon arrival, the crowd consisting largely of those affected by the fire incident took to the top of their voices to sound their rejection of the arrival of the APC gubernatorial candidate. Motions of displeasure and chants of Bamayi, Bamayi rented the air.

Happy New Year From 247
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We at 247ureports.com collectively wish our readers a happy and prosperous new year. May the new year bring good tidings of joy and answered prayers. May the troubles bedeviling the country Nigeria find its solution easily without much rancour.