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Breaking News: Akere Market In Lagos Set Ablaze By APC Hoodlums
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The Akere market located located in Apapa was set ablaze in the early morning hours of March 8, 2023. The market is predominantly populated by non-Yoruba traders. It is a large market in Lagos that generates considerable revenue for the State government.

How Tinubu & INEC Chairman Rigged Presidential Elections
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Chidi Nwafor is the IT expert credited as the developer of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) used by INEC to accredit voters and to upload results to the INEC web portal. His refusal to reprogram the BVAS to compromise the presidential elections was his offense.

Plot To Set Up Soludo Uncovered, As IPOB, Uzodimma Dismiss Allegation
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The battle between the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA and the Labour Party LP over who wins the 30 seats at the Anambra state House of Assembly got messier following plots by an alleged opposition group to set up Gov Charles Soludo with allegations of eliminating the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

To this end the the general public have been urged to discountenance any allegation, stories and accusations as it has shown desperation on the part of the enemies of APGA .

Breaking News: Gunmen Unleash Mayhem In Enugu
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At the Abakpa Nike area of Enugu State, a group of unknown gunmen torched vehicles and were shooting automatic riffles up in the air indiscriminately. Three sedan vehicles were burnt along on the streets in Abakpa Nike area. Other vehicles were reported torched inside the communities near Abakpa Nike.

Bwacha Not Yet Listed As APC Guber Candidate On INEC Portal- Top INEC Officials
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The officials said INEC had written to the Supreme Court to clarify its judgment if it had ordered a fresh primary election for Taraba State APC before listing Bwacha as a candidate for the governorship elections.

One of the officials also confirmed that some INEC staff in Taraba State were queried for participating in the fresh APC governorship primary election held on 11th February 2023 without clearance from the Headquarters in Abuja.

“INEC has not listed Senator Emmanuel Bwacha’s name as a candidate of the APC because we are waiting for clarification and interpretation of the Supreme Court Judgment, in the Judgment the Supreme Court did not expressly order a fresh primary election but different lawyers and politicians have come up with their interpretations. INEC will be guided by law.”

March 11: Fear Of Labor Party Envelopes Anambra State Govt
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Addressing the impending political wave, the Soludo led administration have decided to hit the road in campaign mode. The Governor of Anambra State, in the last week, have been engaged in talking to the people of Anambra State on the need to vote APGA instead of the Peter Obi led Labor. He explains that it would be easier to accomplish his work and plans for the State – if he is given an APGA dominated House of Assembly.

Man Strangles New Wife to Death in Anambra, Abandons Corpse for Mother
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According to source close to the family, the couple got married in August 2022, and were expecting their first child before the incident happened. The source further opined that the couple had been having periodic domestic violence and family problems, unknown to the family of the wife.

“INEC Will Do Better On March 11” – Embattled INEC Chairman
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The embattled Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] has vowed to conduct a better election on the 11th of March 2023.

He promised to punish its officials, including ad-hoc or collation personnel, who may have been found wanting in the conduct of the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners RECs. Advertisement He said; “As we approach the Governorship and State Assembly elections, we must work harder to overcome the challenges experienced in the last election. Nothing else will be acceptable to Nigerians.

Leave Our Party Alone —Igwe APGA Warns Catholic Priest, Recommends Mental Health Check
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Chief Obi, popularly known as Igwe APGA, gave the warning in his reaction to a trending video footage of a homily delivered by Fr. Obiekezie, in which he spoke against the personality and the political stance of the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.

The Catholic priest, in the preaching, also talked down on APGA and further warned the congregation not to vote for any candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the forthcoming House of Assembly elections in the state.

Igwe APGA, in his own video footage released to newsmen, warned the priest to leave APGA alone, as the party has not insulted him in anyway to have warranted such “unguarded utterances” from him against the party.

After Conducting The Worst Elections In History, Buhari Jets Off To Qatar
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This follows an invitation by the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

The conference which is from 5th to 9th March, 2023 under the theme: “From Potential to Prosperity,” holds once in a decade and provides an opportunity to garner the support of the international community for accelerating sustainable development in the LDCs as well as assist them make progress towards achieving prosperity.

In Doha, President Buhari will reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to support the most vulnerable countries to meet their development challenges, highlighting areas through which the Nigerian government has provided them with various forms of assistance over time.

7 States Make U-turn, Discontinue Suit Challenging Declaration Of Tinubu As President-Elect
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Seven states under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Taraba, and Sokoto – which filed a suit against the Federal Government at the Supreme Court p the declaration of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu as president-elect, have discontinued the suit.

Just In: TMG Election Observation Report Says “INEC Failed To Deliver”
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Despite this humongous financial commitment, and the incredible support received from the international community and civil society organisations, INEC failed to deliver on a straightforward mandate of meeting the expectations of Nigerians.

Breaking News: Labour Party Scores First Legal Victory Against APC, Tinubu
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The candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, on Friday, secured leave of the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja to have access to all the sensitive materials the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, deployed for the conduct of the presidential election held on February 25.

Young Boy Commits Suicide Over Peter Obi’s Lost
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Information coming from Plateau State indicate that a young boy committed suicide in Plateau State following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] that the candidate of the All Progressive Congress [APC], Ahmed Bola Tinubu won the presidential election held on February 25, 2023.

Angry Dino Melaye Threatens To “Violently” Stop Vote Collation In Abuja
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Dino Melaye repeatedly interrupted the proceedings pointing to the misnomer that the INEC had engaged. He was adamant in pointing out to the INEC Chairman that the INEC had indicate it would upload the results of the elections from each polling unit onto the IReV website as a means of comparison when the results are declared by the REC officers.

Instead of responding to Dino’s query, the INEC Chairman ignored the inquiry and asked him to “sit down”. He said, “Dino, you are now deliberately being obstructive”.

Breaking News: Finnish police free Simon Ekpa hours after interrogation
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Recall, this newspaper had reported that Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa. The police escorted the separatist out of his apartment in Lahti.

Ekpa was later released on Thursday evening after the police allegedly arrested him for a suspected crime in Finland.

The Finnish Central Criminal Police confirmed Ekpa’s release on Thursday, according to HS reports.

Again, Unknown Gunmen Attack PDP Candidate, Kill Driver
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During the attack, the hoodlums killed the driver of one of the buses in the convoy.

According to reports, his body was burnt with the vehicle.

It was gathered that the incident happened at Eke-Otu in Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local Government Area of the State.

Home Of Retired DSS Top Official Hazed, Sister Killed In Imo
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Information available to 247ureports.com indicates the insecurity sweeping across the south east geopolitical zone appears to show no evidence of easing up. This is as group of unknown gunmen attacked the country home of a retired to official of the Department of the Security Services [DSS] and killed his blood sister. The house was set on fire and completely destroyed. The gruesome attack occurred on the early morning hours of Tuesday February 21, 2023.

NUJ Condemns Attack On Atlantic TV, Wish FM Stations
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A yet-to-be-identified hunter has has discovered a bag full of Permanent Voters’ Card (PVCs) in a forest in Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

This is coming just three days to the 2023 general election in Nigeria.

It was gathered that the hunter saw the bag containing the PVCs in a bush in Akamili, a community in Nnewi on Tuesday, and later took it to the premises of a radio station, the Authority FM in Nnewi.

CBN Brands Aisha Buhari’s Post As Fake News, Denies Receiving Directive To Reissue Old Notes
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied receiving any directive from President Muhammadu Buhari, to reissue and recirculate the old N200, N500 and N1000 Naira notes to remain legal tenders for the 70 days, to ease the hardship orchestrated by naira scarcity.

Breaking News: Bomb Blast In Kogi, INEC Office On Fire
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The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] was reported to have been hit heavily by the bomb. The INEC office according to available information have been destroyed. Documents and other sensitive contents of the offices are said to have also been destroyed.

[Interview] “South East Will Benefit More From A Tinubu Presidency” – Sen Margery Chuba Okadigbo
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"Well I will only say one thing. When you look at our Presidential candidate Ahmed Bola Tinubu you look at track record of what he has done.

Our people in Igbo land say that he that has human beings is greater than he that has wealth and Tinubu has this as a policy.

So with Tinubu as President of Nigeria the South East should be rest assured that they would form the strong hold of his government and you know that as governor of Lagos state Tinubu empowered our people a lot in government positions and he doesn’t care if you are Igbo or Hausa Fulani because he believes in people and getting people together for good and the South East playing major roles in the socioeconomic development of this country would not be left out and that I can assure you".

Anambra Police Confirm Attack on Another Station, Say 2 Suspected Gunmen Captured Alive
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He said, “Today, 20/02/2023, at about 02:20 am, gunmen, suspected to be IPOB/ESN attacked Awada Police Station in Idemilli North L.G.A. of Anambra State using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and automatic firearms.

“In response to the attack, police operatives attached to Anambra State Command engaged the assailants jointly with troops from 302 Artillery Regiment of the Nigeria Army, in a gun duel and three members of the outlawed IPOB/ESN were fatally wounded while three Kalashnikov rifles and one Automatic Pump Action gun were recovered from them. Other items recovered from the assailants include a brown Lexus 330 with reg. no. GWA 415BB ABJ, one unregistered KYMCO motorcycle suspected to be stolen properties, charms and other incriminating items.”

Ohanaeze Uncovers Umahi’s Plan To Bribe Justice Segun- Bello To Grant Stay Of Execution On Ebubeagu Amidst Disbandment
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The Council in a statement, signed by her National President, Comrd. Igboayaka O. Igboayaka and issued to the Media, reminded Justice Taiye Segun-Bello about the gruesome murder of Mr. Nnaogo Ajali, of Amarameze Umobor Akaeze, in Ivo Local Government Area and Mr. Onyekachi Okor (aka Elueke) of Umuoji Umobor Akaeze, all in Ebonyi State.

“Justice Taiye. Segun-Bello should bear in mind that Ebubeagu tortured and murdered Mr. Nnaogo Ajali, from Amarameze Umobor Akaeze in Ivo local government & Mr. Onyekachi Okor(aka Elueke) from Umuoji Umobor Akaeze whom Ebube Agu and thousands other Igbo Youths killed in a cold blood.

Breaking News: Gunmen Attack Another Police Station In Anambra, One Officer Dead
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According to information gathered through eyewitnesses in the immediate community, the police station at Nkwelle Ezunaka was attacked at the early morning hours of Sunday [February 19, 2023]. One of the eye witnesses placed the time of attack at about 3:30am.

The attackers came in ‘numbers’ and were dressed in what appeared to be dark clothing. According to the source, the arrival of the attackers to the station followed a gun fire exchange between the police officers at the station and the attackers. “We heard gun fire“.

Naira Scarcity: Soludo’s kinsmen use POS for burial ceremony, reject old notes
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It was an unconventional scene today in Anambra State as a bereaved family provided POS machine for transaction and payment of condolence money by sympathisers.

The incident happened over the weekend at Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, which is the hometown of the State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.

According to a video currently trending online, the digital burial was organised by the Orafu family.

Updated: Stolen Weapons, Names Of Killed Officers – Attack On Police Station In Anambra
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The three officers were reported to be Inspectors.

In addition, the attackers raided the police station [Area Command] and carted away with weapons. Up to ten [10] AK47 riffles were taken away by the attackers.

The attackers escaped unhurt.

Breaking News: Unknown Gunmen Attack Soldiers In Anambra, Injure 5
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According to sketchy information available to this news medium, the Nigeria military was attacked in Nkpor – a community near the commercial nerve center of Anambra State, Onitsha.

As gathered, the soldiers were caught in a surprised attack in what some eyewitnesses described as a loud explosion that followed sporadic gunfire. The soldier engaged the unknown gunmen is a gun duel.

Unknown Gunmen Strikes Again: Attacks Police Station In Anambra, Kill 3 Officers
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Information reaching 247ureports.com indicates the spate of insecurity in the south east continues to grow as the general elections approaches.

The recent attack occurred in a community inside the central senatorial district of Anambra State.

Unknown gunmen struck the police station located in Ogidi along Abatete road in the early morning hours of Saturday [February 18, 2023]. The surprise attack came around 1:30am. The unknown attackers were dressed in black clothing with covered faces armed with sophisticated weapons. They were quick to over power the police station.

Killings, Kidnapping In Anambra: Police Arrest CSP Agbazue, Set To Investigate Obiano, Arthur Eze, Others
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The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known on Friday in a statement tagged “Anambra Alleged Killings: IGP Sets Up Panel, Orders Discrete Investigation into Allegations”.

The statement reads, “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, has set up a special investigation panel under the IGP Monitoring and Mentoring Unit to commence investigations into some weighty allegations of unprofessionalism, high-handedness, and extra-judicial killings leveled against its officers serving at the Zone 13 Command, Ukpo-Dunukofia, and the Anambra State Command on social media platforms.

Complains As Senator Ifeanyi Uba Evades Town Hall, Refuses to Pick Calls
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The Town Hall, organized by indigens of Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state, affords the constituents opportunity to interact directly with their representatives at the various levels of government and the candidates of different political parties who are seeking elective positions in the area. It also affords the constituents the opportunity to ask the candidates questions border on their integrity, their achievements and their plans for the people if voted in the forthcoming election.

It was however disappointing to many of the constituents that their invitation to Senator Ubah to appear in the Town Hall was turned down for no coherent reason.

Emefiele: Politicians Are Buying And Storing New Banknotes For Elections
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Addressing the diplomatic community in Abuja, the CBN governor craved the support and understanding of the foreign missions and Nigerians, in general, towards the implementation of the cashless policy and in achieving the overall objectives of the naira redesign programme.

“The CBN has also noticed that some politicians are buying the new notes and storing them for political purposes,” he said.

Emefiele said the principal aim of the currency redesign initiative was to make monetary policy decisions more effective, adding that inflation has been trending downwards while the exchange rate has recorded some stability since the implementation of the policy.