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PoliticsEmir Of Kano Confirms Near Death Experience On Max Air Aircraft by Ukpaka(op): 7:10am On May 19, 2021
Emir Of Kano Confirms Near Death Experience On Max Air Aircraft
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Within ten minutes from the moment when the aircraft took off from the Kano airport with passengers filled to capacity, the aircraft began to swerve uncontrollably. Sources said the incident was caused by an engine failure while others attributed the incident to a bird strike.

One of the passengers from the flight who agreed to speak with our reporter, Dr Samaila Suleiman, stated that it was a near-death experience for him. He faulted the airline for negligence. He heard an usual loud sound from the aircraft engine when the aircraft was taking off.
PoliticsEmir Of Bauchi Suspends Reps Member Indefinitely For Disrespecting Emir by Ukpaka(op): 6:02pm On May 16, 2021
Emir of Bauchi suspends Reps member indefinitely for disrespecting Emir
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The suspension was contained in a three-paragraph letter to that effect sent to wakilin Birni by the Emirate council, with reference number BEC/ADM/20/VOL.X dated May 16, 2021, and signed by Nasiru Musa Maidala for Secretary of the Emirate.

The letter which was written in Hausa, said the suspension became necessary considering some “unbecoming behaviour” of the lawmaker which amounted to disrespect to the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, District and village heads as well as other traditional title holders in the Emirate.

The letter specifically made reference to a situation that happened at the Government House on Sunday during the annual Sallah Hawan Daushe held to pay homage to the governor by the Emir of Bauchi and all the traditional rulers in the Emirate.
PoliticsGov Bala Mohd Backs Southern Governors On Resolution by Ukpaka(op): 9:55pm On May 14, 2021
Gov Bala Mohd backs southern Governors on resolution
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state said on Thursday that he agrees with some of the issues raised by Southern governors on current situation of things under the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, especially the practice of nepotism by the federal government.

Bala made the observation while fielding questions from journalists at the government house, Bauchi.

He said that any government that is not fair and equitable in its administration or management cannot succeed.
Politics[video] Ortom Tells Benue People Prepare To Fight Fulani Toe To Toe “no More Cry by Ukpaka(op): 3:58pm On May 08, 2021
[Video] Ortom Tells Benue People Prepare To Fight Fulani Toe To Toe “No More Crying”
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The federal republic of Nigeria, once considered the giant of Africa, may be grappling for survival between a rock and a hard place under the leadership of the retired military general, Muhammadu Buhari. This is as growing insecurity envelopes the many regions of Nigeria owing to the aggressive invasion of the killer Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram of the rural communities of the country. Benue State had received the brunt of the killings by the killer Fulani herdsmen – of which estimates place the number of deaths to over 745.

In a recent outcry over the continued lukewarm response to the killings by killer Fulani herdsmen by the President of Nigeria, the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom called on the federal government to rise up to their responsibilities of protecting lives and properties – or else – allow the citizens to arm themselves with automatic weapons such as AK47 – the type carried by killer Fulani herdsmen. The Benue State governor stated that the killings can no longer be tolerated by the people of Benue State.
CrimeUnknown Gunmen Strikes Again Kills 13 Police Officers In Rivers And Akwa Ibom by Ukpaka(op): 3:43pm On May 08, 2021
Unknown Gunmen Strikes Again Kills 13 Police Officers In Rivers And Akwa Ibom
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The morning of Saturday has become a bloody one for thirteen police officers in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States who meet their waterloo at the hands of the dreaded unknown gunmen.

In Akwa Ibom, they struck the Odoro Ikpe Police Station in Ini LGA killing six officers on duty.

In Rivers State, seven policemen were feared killed when two police stations in Obio-Akpor and Emuoha Local Government Areas were hit deep in the night of Friday and early morning of Saturday.

At the Elimgbu police station, three policemen were feared killed, while two were feared killed at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Rumuji. A security vehicle was aso reportedly burnt.
Crime[video] “hausa” Youths Declare Anarchy In Abuja Community, Massive Looting… by Ukpaka(op): 4:53pm On May 07, 2021
[Video] “Hausa” youths declare anarchy in Abuja community, massive looting…
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Information reaching 247ureports.com from sources in Abuja reveal that a community in Abuja – Kubwa [along Arab road] recently underwent what could be best described as an attack by “Hausa boys”. According to the police at the Federal Capital Territory [FCT], the incident occurred on Thursday May 6.

In the video recording obtained by this medium, youths, believed to be northern youths, could be seen looting the properties belonging to Kubwa resident in a brazen broad daylight robbery without fear. The video shows the youths carting away generator sets and chairs and other valuables. The owners of the properties were left helpless crying out for assistance. A lady’s voice could be heard crying for help.

There was no police presence.
PoliticsNigerian Church Destroyed By Fulani Rebuilt With Help Of American Pastor by Ukpaka(op): 4:17pm On May 07, 2021
Nigerian church destroyed by Fulani rebuilt with help of American pastor
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Agatu Methodist Church re-opened its doors on Easter Sunday, five years after it was destroyed by Fulani herdsmen in the Benue state of Nigeria on April 4, 2021.

Five years after Fulani herdsmen destroyed a Nigerian church in a raid that killed hundreds, an American pastor and attorney helped rebuild the church in time for Easter Sunday, which brought “hope and healing in the midst of a very murderous regime.”

New York City Pastor William “P.B.” Devlin, CEO of the nongovernmental organization REDEEM!; and Emmanuel Ogebe, an international human rights lawyer from the U.S.-based Nigeria Law Group, partnered together to help mend the hurting Agatu community in the Benue state of Nigeria.

The two men helped raise funds to rebuild the community’s destroyed Methodist church after a tragedy struck five years ago.

“Healing and hope: those are two great words that we’ve seen in a very practical way,” Devlin, the missions pastor at Infinity Bible Church in the Bronx, told The Christian Post in an interview.
Politics“we Have Uncovered Plot By The Nigeria Security Agencies To Begin Elimination Of by Ukpaka(op): 2:43pm On May 07, 2021
“We Have Uncovered Plot By The Nigeria Security Agencies To Begin Elimination Of Prominent Igbo Personalities And Blame It On ESN” – IPOBhttp://247ureports.com/2021/05/we-have-uncovered-plot-by-the-nigeria-security-agencies-to-begin-elimination-of-prominent-igbo-personalities-and-blame-it-on-esn-ipob/
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Every politician in Biafraland must be wary of those officers assigned to them as police or army guarding them. ESN, IPOB has no plan to kill our own in Biafraland because we’re going to get Biafra together. It profits us nothing to kill our own despite the treachery by some of them.

Our people must be careful because Fulani terrorists in Nigeria army and police uniforms are working tirelessly to ensure that Biafra businessmen, women and politicians are killed in order to pitch Biafrans against themselves and ultimately take undue advantage of the confusion to keep us in bondage.

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But we are smarter than all of them put together. IPOB is raising this alarm for the wise to apply wisdom and avoid being victims of this evil plot.

Nigerian security agencies have instructed their officers attached to the politicians to start gradual elimination of Biafrans who they were assigned to protect. But we will resist this wicked plot.
PoliticsCrisis In Kwankwasiyya Movement, As Kwankwaso Plans Defection Ahead Of 2023 by Ukpaka(op): 2:05pm On May 07, 2021
Crisis in Kwankwasiyya Movement, as Kwankwaso Plans Defection Ahead of 2023
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The Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano is facing a serious internal crisis among its members in the last few weeks.

This is coming after one of its stakeholders and leaders in Kano distributed food items worth millions of naira as part of Ramadan Palliatives to its members.

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A close aide of Kwankwaso Sanusi Surajo was seen in a video that went viral accusing Dr Yunusa Adamu Dangwani of trying to disunite the movement because of his ambition against Abba Kabir Yusuf, a governorship anointed candidate of PDP in the 2019 poll.

Sanusi Surajo reiterated that they will no longer accept any candidate other than Abba Kabir Yusuf calling on Dangwani to forget about his ambition or walk out of the movement.

“Even Kwankwaso cannot change Abba for us, if you’re not going to support Abba is better you walk out of the movement or defect from the party.

Abba has gotten the support of the people, he was accepted by the people, we can’t change him but we know that he’s doing all these to sabotage Kwankwaso but God is seeing them and they will not succeed.
PoliticsMbaka Protest: How Mbaka Supporters Molested Journalist In Enugu, Seized His Mob by Ukpaka(op): 4:52am On May 06, 2021
Mbaka Protest: How Mbaka Supporters Molested Journalist In Enugu, Seized His Mobile Phones
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The altercation ensued when he arrived the outside the premises of the Adoration Ground and placed a call to the administrators of the Adoration Ground. He got a lady on the phone. After a brief exchange on the phone which appeared civil, he was invited into the offices. He obliged. Upon entrance in the offices, he was immediately apprehended as a wanted criminal. His mobile phones were immediately taken away. He was threatened and pushed around by the men in the room who told him that they have been monitoring his activities – and they know he has been against them. “We will treat your Bleep up”, he was told.
PoliticsFear As Father Mbaka Goes Missing by Ukpaka(op): 2:54pm On May 05, 2021
Fear As Father Mbaka Goes Missing
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There is palpable fear that the Reverend Father of the Roman Father faith based in Enugu State in the South East Nigeria may have gone missing. This is according to information filtering into the social media and on the many news rooms in Nigeria and within the international newsrooms.

According available information – which appear sketchy – indicates that the Reverend Father who had had a running verbal exchange with the Nigerian Government over the supposed lackluster performance by the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari is said to be missing at the Adoration grounds today.

The residents of Enugu State had assembled at the Adoration Grounds to find the Reverend Father, he was not there. The crown proceeded to head to the residence of the Bishop of the Diocese for answers.
EducationExclusive: 5,000 Kano Trained Teachers Yet To Receive School Certificate Due To by Ukpaka(op): 2:09pm On May 05, 2021
Exclusive: 5,000 Kano Trained Teachers Yet To Receive School Certificate Due To State Govt’s Inability To Pay School Fees
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About 5,000 Kano State teachers who graduated from federal colleges of education in the state since 2017 are groaning in pain as they are yet to be issued their certificates due to the failure of the state government to pay their scholarship fees to the institutions.

247Ureports gathered that the teachers’ scheme called ‘’mergers’’ locally are mostly Grade 2 teachers sent to acquire National Certificate of Education (NCE), required minimum teaching certificate by the state government in 2013 and 2014 to improve quality of education in the state.
PoliticsAbduction/sustained Arrest Of Innocent Members Of IPOB/ Igbo Youths, The Aged An by Ukpaka(op): 2:30pm On Apr 23, 2021
Abduction/Sustained Arrest Of Innocent Members Of IPOB/ Igbo Youths, The Aged And Toddlers By Combined Team Of Nigerian Security Agents
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The ongoing clampdown on innocent and unarmed members of IPOB /Igbo youths, the aged and toddlers by Combined team of Nigerian Security Agents, has continued unabated, and is herein roundly condemned.

Recently, I have been inundated with distress calls from families whose loved ones were abducted at the wee hours of the night and taken into captivity to unknown locations. This onslaught is effectively being carried out at the behest of the Governors of the respective affected states under the guise of searching for Members of ESN. Worst hit in this violent but heinous attack on people’s Fundamental rights are- Abia, Imo and Anambra States.

I therefore, call on the security Agents to suspend these unlawful arrests and illegal detentions of innocent Citizens who are not seen in possession of any form of arms or involved in the commission of any crime.
Politics“give Us The Order To Assassinate All South East Govs” – IPOB Youths Ask Nnamdi by Ukpaka(op): 9:33pm On Apr 22, 2021
“Give Us The Order To Assassinate All South East Govs” – IPOB Youths Ask Nnamdi Kanu
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The struggle for the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra [IPOB] has clearly evolved from a nonviolent movement for the the peoples of Biafra to one of armed struggle. This is judging by the unfolding activities in the old eastern region with talks of assassinations and warnings of mayhem by the group.

The recent abrupt formation of the south east security outfit [Ebubeagu] by the south east governors may have helped push the agitation stage to the next level. This is as the new security outfit was greeting with warnings of death by the IPOB’s own security outfit – Eastern Security Network [ESN]. The Ebubeagu security network is reported to have been formed to checkmate the activities of the ESN – this is according to the popular sentiment in the old eastern region.

For this reason, the members of the IPOB and other teeming youths who are sympathetic to the IPOB movement have begun asking the leader of the IPOB, Mazi Nmandi Kanu to give them the order to launch operation assassinate south east governors. This is contained in a IPOB affiliate broadcast.

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PoliticsPantami Was A Founding Member Of Al Shabab ‘terror Group’ Received N6m Monthly F by Ukpaka(op): 5:22am On Apr 22, 2021
Pantami Was A Founding Member Of Al Shabab ‘Terror Group’ Received N6m Monthly From State Govs
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Upon Pantami’s return to Nigeria from the Middle East where he schooled and formulated his religious foundations, he settled in Bauchi State where a group of like-minded fanatics form a group – and linked it to the terror group in Eastern Africa. The group was called Al Shabab. They recruited heavily and preach a more violent based gospel. The group operated in Bauchi State between 2009 and 2011. It drew its members from the elite in Bauchi State. A senior special advisor [SSA] to the Governor of Bauchi State [Isa Yuguda] was recruited into the terror group. His name is Dr. Chido. Also, Hon. Yakubu Shehu was recruited to the group. He is currently in the House of Representative representing Bauchi Local Government Area [LGA] under the PRP party. Many of the members of the group were given positions in the Isa Yuguda administration.

To placate the group, it was gathered that the Yuguda administration were arm twisted into paying a monthly N6,000,000 to the group as ‘bribe’ money to not focus their preach to the direction of the State Government. Our source noted that the group had a propensity to destabilize the State with mere preaching – and the Governor was fully aware.

“Azazi informed Jonathan of this” noted the source who explained that the security agencies knew of the activities of the group and their capacity to unleash violence. The National Security Advisor, the late Azazi [NSA] to the then President of the federation, Dr Jonathan had briefed the President of the activities of the group and how the group had been receiving monies from the many northern States in the federation. The then President was unable to act fearing that many members of the group were already members of the presidential villa.
PoliticsGunmen Attack Adani Police Division In Enugu by Ukpaka(op): 3:51am On Apr 22, 2021
Gunmen attack Adani police Division in Enugu
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Unidentified gunmen on early hours of Wednesday attacked Adani Police Divisional headquarters in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Mr Hassan Yahaya, the Commander, Nsukka Area Command, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and said he was already in Adani to see things for himself.

“Yes, there was an attack on Adani police division on early Wednesday morning.

“I am there now to see things for myself, access level of destruction and know casualties,” he said.
PoliticsHarvest Of Death In Anambra: 7 Killed, Police Zone 13 Burnt Down by Ukpaka(op): 9:23pm On Apr 19, 2021
Harvest Of Death In Anambra: 7 Killed, Police Zone 13 Burnt Down
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It was a harvest of deaths in Anambra state yesterday and early this morning when four persons were gunned down by suspected cultists in Awka Capital, two police men and a suspected hoodlum killed when Police zone 13 station was burnt .
According to an eye witness hoodlums stormed the newly commissioned zone 13 Police headquarters in Ukpo Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state by 3, 45 am and attacked the premises, burnt down five vehicles.
The officers and men of the zone responded swiftly and gunned down one of the hoodlums who was carried away by his members.
The hoodlums killed two police men an inspector and a constable which was confirmed by the Commissioner Mr Monday Bala Kuryas who came to inspect the area hours later.
Similarly four persons were gunned down by suspected cultists in Awka yesterday between 9,34am and 3,45 pm and as at the time of sending this report it is not clear the cult group behind the killings.
PoliticsSoludo Commissions New Security Van Aftermath Of Attack, Tells Others To Wait Ti by Ukpaka(op): 8:16pm On Apr 19, 2021
Soludo commissions new security van aftermath of attack, tells others to wait till after his tenure
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The security van was procured by Ihuekili village, Igboukwu in support of Governor Willie Obiano’s efforts at ensuring that Anambra remains the safest state in the country, despite recent security challenges.

Soludo who performed the ceremony during a Grand Civic Reception organized by the Ihuekili Progressive Union, IPU, Igboukwu, in honour of their illustrious son, Hon. Eche Ezeibe, the incumbent Chairman of Aguata Local Government Transition Committee, however did not mention the attack on him but rather showered abundant praises on the leaders of Ihuekili village for a well thought out programmes of procuring the security van and conducting a grand civic reception for their son.
PoliticsAnambra 2021 Election May Not Hold by Ukpaka(op): 11:43pm On Apr 18, 2021
Anambra 2021 Election May Not Hold
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The recent attack in Isuofia community in Anambra State where one of the aspirants was addressing his supporters – resulting in the deaths of three police officers and the kidnap of a seating Commissioner in the Obiano administration signifies a shift in modus operandi of the operations of the unknown gunmen. It pointed towards a political angle indicating more attacks possibly aimed at political rallies and/or campaigns against the upcoming election.

The attack has raised new fear among the governorship aspirants. Many of the aspirants have gone underground into hiding out of fear of their safety. Their police orderlies are no longer as visible as before. Instead, the police officers who are supposedly attached to the aspirants for protection – are seem often hiding behind the buildings and without their police uniforms. Many of the aspirants no longer sleep in their houses – they usually lodge [sneak] themselves into hotels late at night – and by early in the morning they are checked out of the hotel. Many have also cancelled appearing at any public events with their police orderlies – or at any political rallies.

Th fear has become real.
PoliticsSouth East Govs, Ohanaeze, Traditional Rulers Secretly Compiling Names Of Suspec by Ukpaka(op): 5:34pm On Apr 17, 2021
South East Govs, Ohanaeze, Traditional Rulers Secretly Compiling Names Of Suspected IPOB, ESN Operatives To Hand Over To FG – IPOB
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It has come to the attention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our great and indomitable leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, that South East Governors; Ohaneze Ndigbo led by George Obiozo; treacherous tradinonal rulers and President Generals of some communities, are secretly compiling names of suspected IPOB members and ESN operatives across Biafraland. This wicked move was suggested by the Nigeria Government and her security operatives with hope to weaken IPOB and ESN making every effort to flush Fulani terrorist herdsmen out of our land.

Our efforts to stop Fulani terrorists herdsmen in the East have indisputably intestified since the formation of ESN but regrettably, the politicians and government officials including local authorities in some communities in South East are sabotaging these efforts. They have bargained vwith Nigeria security agencies to abduct anybody suspected to be IPOB member or supporter.

IPOB intelligence unit gathered that these enemies within and without have perfected arrangements to abduct our people and put them incommunicado in the security dungeons in unknown locations. IPOB is therefore, issuing a stern warning to these Miyetti Allah slaves to be careful because they must answer for their actions.
Politics[interview] “APC Will Win Anambra Guber, People Are Tired Of APGA” – APC Spokesp by Ukpaka(op): 10:03am On Apr 17, 2021
[Interview] “APC Will Win Anambra Guber, People Are Tired Of APGA” – APC Spokesperson
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Would it be fair to say that the people of Anambra have yet to accept the party?

It would be unfair to Anambra State people to say that, or even try to undo what they have done, and APC is never found in anything that is unfair to Anambra State.

APC said enough is enough to the conversion of South East federal roads to cassava farms and created international class roads out of them. APC-driven Federal Government said _mba_to the east-west railway costing fortunes to fly across seas when people live on land and diverted it to the South East, routing it from Benin City, across Agbor over the Aladja-Itakpeline line to Aba were a hub is in the making at the intersection point with the eastern line and created spurs in design to all state capitals in the South East. APC took it upon itself to make the first Independent Power Project (IPP), set in the same Aba succeed to awake a sleeping industrial giant.

Above all APC turned Anambra State into a theatre of demonstration of a ruling state government on how to avail programs and facilities in people’s interest and how local government elections must be done to satisfy the 1999 constitution of the federal government and bring government nearer to the people. We took up the battle on the side of the people when the confused state government of the day banned motorcycles in key rural economic points without an alternate plan.
PoliticsIt Was DSS That Robbed The Bank In Anambra, Not IPOB – Says IPOB Spokesperson by Ukpaka(op): 10:21pm On Apr 16, 2021
It Was DSS That Robbed The Bank In Anambra, Not IPOB – Says IPOB Spokesperson
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“Asking this question means you are not following what IPOB is doing and writing about the existence of DSS and other security apparatus in Nigeria. We got tip of this robbery yesterday and raised alarm over it yesterday morning still DSS perfected the robbery attack on banks. Our intelligence reports was accurate and truth. How do you expect IPOB or ESN security outfit indulging on armed robbery attacks and exhibited our national flag, that one alone has proven that it was not IPOB or ESN security outfit. We have exposed them and we are prepared to sacrifice anything to stop them from attacking banks in our territory.” – Replied Emma Powerful, the IPOB media and publicity secretary to a direct question posed by 247ureports.com – “was it IPOB that robbed the First Bank in Anambra and killed two people and hoisted Biafran flags?”
PoliticsRace To 2023: Can A Nigerian Woman Become President? – By Bamikole Omishore by Ukpaka(op): 9:10pm On Apr 16, 2021
Race to 2023: Can a Nigerian woman become president? – By Bamikole Omishore
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But the pesky question is; if men had their way running the affairs of Nigeria without any set criteria, why should a bar be set for women since there was no condition in situ for men? The answer to this is that we have to start looking for competent leaders, while we advocate gender parity. There is no doubt both qualified and unqualified women currently in positions in government. However, it’s important that we pursue gender parity while not neglecting competence. Anyone running for office needs to be competent regardless of gender. One of the age-old arguments against gender parity as regards elective office is that competence will suffer if we insist on gender equality. This has been proved to be untenable; some Nigerians are just unwilling to put in the effort to find competent women for their organisations and leadership positions.

What are the hurdles that make women who have been successful in the private sector and other areas reluctant to pivot and apply themselves in public service and party politics? How can women-focused organisations such as ElectHerNG, Winbiz and Feminist Coalition help strategise and improve the chances of women in upcoming elections?

One of the challenges women face along this path is navigating a sinister world where no real procedure is followed — words are not kept, promises are not sacred, and meetings are held at odd hours. For woman/women to be elected as President or Governor, there must be room to ensure the emergence of women in top leadership positions in political parties — not just as women leaders but as party chairpersons, zonal heads, ward chairpersons, public relations, and any other position that will allow more women representation as party executives, and ultimately as delegates — an integral part of the screening process for candidates — and hopefully they will then be able to fight for more women representation in elective posts.

There is also the challenge of funding; elections in Nigeria are capital intensive. In Nigeria today, it costs a fortune to run for any political office let alone that of the President. For instance, Feminist Coalition, a group of young women have shown they know how to raise funds in unconventional ways, considering how they were able to mobilise funds for the #EndSARS protests. So, a female presidential candidate could partner them to crowdsource funds for her electioneering activities — enough to reach every nook and cranny of the 774 local government areas.
Politics“thanks But No Thanks” – Appointee Tells Buhari As He Rejects Appointment, Cites by Ukpaka(op): 3:30pm On Apr 15, 2021
“Thanks But No Thanks” – Appointee Tells Buhari As He Rejects Appointment, Cites Loyalty To Bala Mohd
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Information available to 247ureports.com indicates that a recent appointee, Hon. Dr. Dayyabu Chiroma into the governing council of the Federal Polytechnic at Shendam, Plateau State has rejected the appointment.

The rejection was made through a letter dated April 12, 2021 addressed to the Federal Ministry of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu and signed by Hon. Dr. Dayyabu Chiroma.

Dr. Chiroma congratulated the administration for finding him worthy of the position out of the five [5] million Bauchi indigenes. He then turned the offer down citing his loyalty to the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed.

See letter below:
PoliticsPresidential Race: “We Have Not Endorsed Anyone Yet” – Northern Youth Leaders Fo by Ukpaka(op):
“We Have Not Endorsed Anyone Yet” – Northern Youth Leaders Forum
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The group rejected Tambuwal’s advances.

Tambuwal then sought to subvert the anticipated endorsement of other persons by NYLF. Through financial influence, some members of the NYLF were convinced announce the supposed endorsement of Gov Wike for president – through the back door.

But “it wouldn’t work, we have not endorsed anyone yet”.

In the words of the statement;

“The attention of the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) has been drawn to so many publications in print and electronic media both in National and International Media Organizations claiming that the NYLF has endorsed Senator Bala Mohammed, Chief Raymond Dokpesi or Senator Bola Tinubu as our preferred Candidates for 2023 presidential elections during our NEC meeting in Sokoto on the 10th of April, 2021”.

“Despite the fact that our Political Committee Chairman, Dr. Sadiq Abubakar has held a Press Conference in Kano to clarify the position of the NYLF, yet, some media organizations went ahead to broadcast and print the erroneous Report”.

“To this end, I wish to state clearly that the NEC meeting in Sokoto was purposely convened to receive the political committee’s Report and fix a date for the Delegates Conference during which the Delegates comprising all the Chairmen and Secretaries of the 42 affiliated Youth Organizations and all the Zonal Officers will vote. The candidate to be endorsed must get 2/3 of the total votes”.
PoliticsTwo Dead, Others Injured As Gunmen Attack Senator Suswam’s LG In Benue by Ukpaka(op): 2:51pm On Apr 01, 2021
Two Dead, Others Injured As Gunmen Attack Senator Suswam’s LG In Benue
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Unidentified gunmen, on Wednesday, attacked Tse-Agbungu of Mbamar ugondo, Logo local government of Benue State, killing two person’s and injuring many others.

Chairman of Logo local government, Mr. Terseer Agber who confirmed the incident said the attack on Tse-Agbungu was condemnable.

Logo local government is the home town of the former Governor of Benue state and Senator representing Benue North East, Senator Gabriel Suswam.
Politics“we Will Avenge The Killings In Ebonyi, Enugu” – IPOB by Ukpaka(op): 1:27pm On Apr 01, 2021
“We Will Avenge The Killings In Ebonyi, Enugu” – IPOB
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It is now obvious that the Nigeria military and other security agencies are providing cover for Fulani herdsmen on killing spree in South East and South South. With the recent massacre of innocent Biafrans in Enugu and Ebonyi States by these blood sucking vampires, nobody is still left in doubt that the security agencies have been giving them tacit support. The inability of the double-faced Nigeria security agencies to arrest or go after these Killers days after the genocidal attacks is a confirmation of our position that the Nigeria security agencies despite their pretentious provide cover for terrorsts disguising as Fulani herdsmen in Southern Nigeria.

Where are the military helicopter gunboats that were buzzing over Orlu airspace in search of ESN operatives in February? Where are the heavily armed brutal soldiers that massacred unarmed Biafran agitators in morning exercise at Emene? Where are the wicked DSS operatives daily hunting and abducting IPOB members and other Biafran agitators? Just yesterday, DSS abducted Elizabeth Ozioma Onyeaka, an IPOB member in Anambra North Senatorial zone. Armed DSS personnel invaded their home between 2:00 and 2: 30am and took her away and till now they have kept her incommunicado. Secret abduction of IPOB members has continued continued unabated.
CrimeBreaking News: Ongoing Attack In Ebonyi Community, 35 Killed, 700 Homes Burnt by Ukpaka(op): 10:37pm On Mar 27, 2021
Breaking News: Ongoing Attack In Ebonyi community, 35 Killed, 700 Homes Burnt
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Information coming out of Ebonyi State indicates hell maybe descending upon Ebonyi State amidst fire bombs and killings of innocent lives by mercenaries and counter attackers by affected communities.

According to first-hand information received by 247ureports.com, four [4] communities are presently undergoing attacks at Ugoeze, Afizo Onueroro, Agugba and Ebeta – with scores of house being hazed down and lives lost.

Only yesterday, Ugoeze was attacked. Five [5] lives were lost and about five hundred [500] homes were set ablaze. One of the victims was Dr. Ignatius Unah – a retired permanent secretary for the ministry of commerce. His home was burnt to the ground.
PoliticsEmbattled Education Minister, Adamu Adamu Exhales “when Buhari Goes, I Go Too” by Ukpaka(op): 11:19pm On Mar 25, 2021
Embattled Education Minister, Adamu Adamu Exhales “When Buhari Goes, I Go Too”
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Information reaching 247ureports.com from sources close to the federal minister of education, Malam Adamu Adamu indicates that the recent exposure by this medium of the dirty financial activities within the federal ministry of education has left a toll on the federal minister. He has thrown in the towel and has raised the proverbial white flag. He told his followers that he is not willing to continue in public service beyond President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure in office. “When Buhari goes, I go too”, he is quoted as saying.

The federal minister and his associate who have turned the ministry into a cesspit of corruption and family business where contracts are shared amongst family members – is said to be unhappy with the series of exposures by 247ureports.com – Some of the reports include: Exclusive: EFCC Begins Interrogation Of Adamu Adamu’s Associates, Maman Daura Advises Buhari, Don’t Interfere With Investigation and Exclusive: Adamu Adamu In Trouble As EFCC Makes Arrest, Opens Investigation On Education Ministry.
PoliticsTinubu To Chair Arewa House Lecture In Kaduna by Ukpaka(op): 9:00pm On Mar 25, 2021
Tinubu to chair Arewa House lecture in Kaduna
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Chief Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, is to chair the 11th edition of the Annual Arewa House lecture in Kaduna.

This was made known in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Tinubu’s Media Aide, Mr Tunde Rahman, on Thursday in Lagos.

NAN reports that the Arewa House Lecture Series is organised every year in honour of one of the most distinguished founders of modern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the late Sardauna of Sokoto.

The occasion provides a forum for prominent elder statesmen and other distinguished Nigerians to address issues of national importance.
PoliticsBandits Over Running Abuja FCT by Ukpaka(op): 12:26am On Mar 25, 2021
Bandits Over Running Abuja FCT
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March 17, 2021, around a small community near Karshi by the name Gugugu, a Tiv woman was raped by four Fulani men and killed. The Tiv woman who is a mother of two and wife – had gone to her farm to harvest beans – while harvesting, she was attacked by four Fulani men who raped her repeatedly and then killed her. The case was brought to the attention of the Karshi police station. Arrest was made with the help of the Fulani community who gathered up the four men and handed them over to the police. One of the sisters to the arrested men narrated how the four men raped and killed the Tiv woman to the police. A case file was opened and investigation was initiated.

But few days into the investigation, the husband to the murdered Tiv woman had a change of heart. He came to the police station pleading for the case and the investigation to be halted – he does not “want any trouble with Fulani”. The investigating police officer stopped the investigation and closed the case.

Three days later, March 21, 2021, the Fulani community from the Gugugu area where the rape occurred returned to the police station to lay a complaint. They claimed seventeen [17] of their cows died mysteriously as they went to the located where the Tiv was killed – to craze. They wanted to file an official complaint.
CrimeMagistrate Orders Man To Sweep Court Premises For Cheating by Ukpaka(op): 12:27pm On Mar 24, 2021
Magistrate orders man to sweep court premises for cheating
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A Magistrate on Wednesday ordered a 25-year-old man, Adamu Sabiu, to sweep the court premises for seven days for cheating.

Chief Magistrate, Mustapha Sa’ad-Datti, convicted Sabiu, who lives in Dandago Quarters Kano, of two counts of cheating, contrary to section 322 of the Penal Code.

Sa’ad-Datti also cautioned Sabiu against committing crimes and to be of good behaviour.

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