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TODAY IN THE NEWSPAPERS, MONDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2020
JOMOG NEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2020.
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THE NATION
Presidential liberties’ Why not!
The Kankara abductions
South-south governors tasked on establishment of security network
State emergency in Nigeria
Police, rights group kick as cop kills man in Rivers
HURIWA to Buhari: Blame yourself for spate of kidnappings, killings
COVID-19: Uzodimma orders workers to stay at home
No rift with Oyetola, says Aregbesola
NJC recommends sack of two judges over age falsification
Police arrest five armed robbery suspects in Abuja
Again troops rescue 84 school children in Katsina
Millions of naira lost as fire razes Bayelsa furniture market
FCT in crisis of COVID-19 second wave, says Dr. Okechukwu
Ohanaeze: consensus candidate collapses during meeting
PDP wins all 17 LGA council chairmanship seats
IPOB chides SEast govs over rejection of security outfit
COVID-19: Kaduna directs workers to work from home
JUST IN: DG NIPSS Professor Habu Galadima dies
Four killed in fresh reprisal attacks on Zango-Kataf
Court reinstates 32 sacked Ekiti varsity workers
Ebonyi PDP accuses Umahi of intimidation
Zikist-Buharist Movement carpets Secondus for asking Buhari to resign
SEC disclaims Famzhi Interbiz Limiteds operations
FCTA warns against sale of cars within residential premises
Non-adherance to party manifesto eroding APC electoral viability, PGF DG warns
PSC dismisses Senior officers for smuggling 300,000 live cartridges, others
Niger Assembly Speaker, others test positive for COVID-19
Anambra 2021: Anyaoku, Ezeife, Obi others meet over zoning
Stop shedding blood of innocent Nigerians, Aare-Musulumi charges FG
JUST IN: Police rescue 80 abducted Islamiya students, four others in Katsina
Imo to shut illegal betting operators from January
NiDCOM describes death of US-based Nigerian doctor, wife as shocking
PSC dismisses four senior Police Officers for misconduct
PDP sweeps chairmanship seats in Abia LG poll
UPDATED: Ondo loses another Commissioner
Gunmen kidnap Kogi council boss
Kogi: Gunmen demand N25m for release of former council boss
BREAKING: Ondo State Commissioner for Regional Duties dies
Digital Identity Number is free FG
Kidnappings, killings: Dont blame Buhari alone, says ex-minister
More troubles for Rivers APC as counter suspensions rock party
Seven killed in reprisal attacks on Kaduna villages
I threw my step brother into a well because his mother maltreated me, says teenager
VANGUARD
Petrol price cut: Oil marketers still sell at N170 per litre ‘ Investigation
NIPSS DG, Galadima, was an intellectual colossus’ Buhari
2023: Full text of Pius Anyim’s speech on Igbos political interest
COVID-19 Second Wave: Atiku wants FG to temporarily halt all UK flights
Community Policing: Fayemi makes case for police reform
APC mourns as ex-Lagos commissioner, Ajiboso dies at 68
Dakadda Tower, Nigeria’s most IT-compliant building ‘ Obasanjo
Ex-Lagos commissioner, Ajiboso, dies at 68
Lawmaker advocate youths, women empowerment as panacea to insecurity, poverty
Fireboy, Simi top Boomplay’s 2020 most streamed artists list
AfDB Board of Directors approves borrowing programme for 2021
How Police, Army saved 80 Katsina Islamiya students from kidnappers
Germany to suspend air links with UK from midnight
Ortom commissions N1.2billion road projects in Benue South district
Police foil robbery, arrest suspected cultists
Covid-19: Italy to suspend flights from UK
COVID-19: Kaduna workers to operate from home
England faces lengthy lockdown as new virus strain ‘out of control
Our boarders are more secure now ‘ Aregbesola
Dutch ban UK flights to stop virus ‘mutation
Niger Delta youths rally support for Buhari’s decisions on NDDC
FG orders probe of payment for Digital Identity Number
Again, drunk police officer kills father of three in Rivers
Reps hold special session Monday to pass 2021 budget into law
Anambra 2021: Stakeholders to decide on zoning
Insecurity: Revisit APC Manifesto, PGF DG tells Defence, Police, Interior ministers
Enemies of Nigeria behind Magu’s ordeal, ex- EFCC boss’ classmates tell Buhari
Police arrest two for gang raping 19-yr-old in Ogun
NIPSS DG, Professor Habu Galadima, is dead
Release of Kankara school children, cheering news ‘ CAN
E.X.P.O.S.E.D: Nigeria jihadists kill five soldiers, kidnap 35 civilians in two attacks
Kidnappers of Edo HoS yet to open communication, orderly still missing
Four killed in Southern Kaduna reprisal attacks
Ngige’s community rejects reinstated monarch
Police Service Commission dismisses 4 senior officers, demotes 2 others over misconduct
NIN: Telecom workers reject 2 weeks deadline for subscribers
Breaking: Niger state Speaker, Clerk test positive for covid-19
Just in: Gunmen kidnap Ex-LG Chairman in Kogi
How COVID-19 disrupted marriages in Lagos
Imo: Uzodimma orders workers to stay home over spike in COVID -19
HappeningNow: 4 senior Police Officers dismissed for misconduct
Insecurity: Nigeria must remain indivisible, indissoluble, APC Govs declare
Repengages constituents on tomatoes, Ugu production in Delta
Akwa Ibom deep-sea port project to generate 300,000 jobs ‘ Okon
NGF pledges to provide functional education system in Nigeria
Insecurity: Ignore Nnamdi Kanu’s security outfit ‘ South East Governors
Apapa rail line: Amaechi tasks APM terminals to cooperate with contractor on project delivery
Dana Air offers free tickets to passengers after flight cancellation
APC hails Reps for dumping PDP, APGA SDP
Restructure Nigeria before 2023, Anglican Bishop tells FG
Igbo Presidency: 1914 amalgamation, a great mistake ‘ GLOMIP
SERAP asks Buhari to stop NIN registration, withdraw threat to block SIM cards
Police nab suspected cultists, foils robbery on Otedola Bridge
PDP sweeps chairmanship seats in Abia LG poll
2023: Time for Igbo presidency is now, says Pius Anyim
BBNaija’s Gifty threatens to arrest singer, Mr 2Kay over daughter
Mr. Macaroni, Uchemba grace Chiji14Xchange’s dinner party
Police, vigilante rescue 84 Katsina students kidnapped by bandits
Why a consensus candidate is bad for Ohanaeze
THISDAY
Recipe for Economy-transforming PIB
The NCC Directives on SIM Registration and Synchronisation with NIN
Report: Tax evasion, Stealing, Pillars of Corruption in Nigerias Oil Industry
First Banks New TVC: Of Historical Renaissance and Innovative Validation
Confronting Global Oil Market Headwinds
Will Ogoni, Shell Oil Spill Dispute Ever Be Resolved
UMAR IBRAHIM: NDIC Examining Framework for Granting Banks Financial Assistance
Japaul Oil Changes Name to Japaul Gold & Ventures
Local restaurants are receiving boost from online food delivery companies
This Animal Farm!
Unlike Chibok, Kankara Ends Well
COVID-19: Be Responsible This Yuletide!
Tambuwals Different Kind of Revolution
Beyond Metuhs Victory
At the National Assembly, Its Defection Parties
From Chibok Girls to Kankara Boys
The Pied Piper of Kankara
Messi Equals Peles Record with 643rd Goal for Barcelona
Liverpool Crush Crystal Palace with Sledgehammer
Liverpool Seek Firm Grip of Top Spot with Visit to Selhurst Park
Ebeguowen Otasowie: Delighted by Premier League Debut
Ola Aina Names the Player He Gets Along Most
PUNCH
European countries ban UK flights over new COVID-19 strain
Border reopening: Poultry, rice importation remain banned, says FG
McTominay scores twice in three minutes as Man United thrash Leeds 6-2
Insecurity: Edo APC demands Obasekis resignation
Celtic beat Hearts on penalties to win Scottish Cup
Presidency says military rescued Kankara schoolboys
Buhari, Lalong mourn NIPSS DG, Galadima
EPL: Leicester beat Tottenham to go second after Ndidis return
COVID-19: Italy to suspend flights from UK, says official
AC Milans Leao scores fastest goal in Serie A history
[BREAKING] Age falsification: NJC recommends two judges for retirement
BREAKING: NIPSS boss, Galadima, is dead
Insecurity: APC govs seek bi-partisan approach to restore peace
Nigerian doctor, wife found dead in US home
Brightons Welbeck denies Sheffield first EPL win
Many Nigerians dont trust police, says Fayemi
Niger Assembly speaker, clerk test positive for COVID-19
Lot of things going wrong for Arsenal, says goalkeeper Leno
Police dismiss four senior officers for misconduct
Ex-LG chairman Ekpa kidnapped in Kogi
Second wave: Kaduna imposes new restrictions on churches, mosques, others
UK says new COVID-19 strain out of control
UPDATED: 80 abducted Kastina students rescued Police
SIM cards: SERAP asks Buhari to stop NIN registration
Prominent sportsmen who died in 2020
FRSC promotes 2, 880 officers
Car bomb kills eight in Kabul
Biden to continue Trumps US-China policy
Watford coach Ivic sacked after four months
COVID-19: Lagos shuts Cubana nightclub
Fire razes Zamfara College of Education hostel
Policeman said his colleague shouldve finished me and taken my body to morgue with others Gunshot victim
Osun pastor who stabbed co-tenant to death mentally unstable Neighbour
Why my 89-year-old father, son and I joined #EndSARS protests Alero Roberts
I regret not being a billionaire like my contemporaries 80-year-old retired accountant
We got N400,000 as payoff after working for over 20 years
Buharis visit to his ranch instead of Kankara insensitive Olajengbesi
Contest 2023 Presidency, Ekiti APC tells Fayemi
Makinde, deputys rift deepens South-West PDPs crisis
Im pained losing two of my quintuplets Mother
Without devolution of power, Nigeria going nowhere Agbakoba
Relations mocked us when we didnt have a child Pastor whose wife had quintuplets after 23 years of marriage
#EndSARS: Govt cant protect lives without caring for citizensDonald Duke
THE SUN
Gov Bellos giant strides in tackling security challenges in Kogi state
Rivers APC crisis deepens, as Amaechi camp suspends Abe’s
Doc, what causes cancer
There is life after 2020 Yuletide
A vote for free press
In Ogbulu, Gov. Ikpeazu scores maximally
Restructuring will kill Nigeria ‘ Isa Yuguda
Anambra 2021: Nobody can intimidate me in the guber race’ Hon. Azubogu
2020 is year we have never seen before ‘Senator Arise
Southeast has bright chances to produce president in 2023 ‘ Chekwas Okorie
Rivers APC crisis deepens, as Amaechi’s camp suspends Abe’s faction
Lagos APC chieftain Odunmbaku loses mum at 95
Apathy mars Abia LG polls as APC calls for cancellation
Insecurity: Resign now, Secondus tells Buhari
Cash crunch hits Senate
Rohr’s $2m compensation clause: Amokachi blasts NFF
LMC confirms Dec 27 as start date for NPFL 2020/21 season
CAF Champions League: Enyimba departs for Sudan today
NFF pays 50% FIFA palliative funds to clubs ‘Moses Etu
We are developing other sports beyond football ‘Minister
Edo Queens target Champions League ‘CEO
StarTimes to beam NBA matches on ESPN
Governor Ugwuanyi’s football competition kicks-off in Nsukka
COVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths in 24 hours, confirms 920 new infections
A son is given
Atiku mourns killing of Emir of Kaura Namodas aides, others
Insecurity: Ijaw elders harp on community defence
Obi shares path to success with students
Reappraise security architecture, Anglican bishop tells FG
Rotational presidency key to national unity Anyim
Tinubu lauds Buhari, Masari over abducted Kankara schoolboys rescue
Boko Haram suicide bomber kills 3 in Borno
Southern Kaduna: Again, gunmen kill 7, 5 missing
Why divorce is rampant in entertainment industry Etim-Effiong
Anxiety, fear as second wave of COVID-19 hits Nigeria
Inside story of police massacre of 6 in Port Harcourt
NPHCDA boss recipe for Universal Health Coverage through PHC
Onitsha hot as crime worsens
Ebonyi church in turmoil
Serah Abiarah:Nigerias first female train driver opens up on her experiences
State of insecurity alarming in Nigeria
Mahmood Yakubu: New tasks before a returnee INEC helmsman
The new solar initiative
GUARDIAN
EU commends Buhari on release of abducted students
Man United thrash Leeds 6-2 as rivalry renews in style
Leicester dent Tottenham’s Premier League challenge
AC Milan’s Leao scores fastest-ever Serie A goal after six seconds
How Not To Go Broke This Christmas
Sane warned by Rummenigge to shape up fast at Bayern
Putin hails Russia’s spies, visits intelligence HQ
Sweet Potato Pies Recipe
Gladbach fine Thuram month’s wages after spitting red card
Boko Haram kill five soldiers, kidnap 35 civilians in two attacks
All You Need To Know About Eyelash Serums
Troops raid Gana militia gang’s camp, kill 2 in Benue
Arsenal ‘don’t have time’ to feel sorry for themselves, says Leno
Rare Christmas sales in Saudi Arabia
How To Make Barbecue Fish
Ex-LG Chairman kidnapped in Kogi
PSC dismisses 4 senior Police Officers for misconduct
Styling Bright Colours This Christmas Season
Britain says new virus strain ‘out of control
Germany mulls ban of UK, SAfrica flights over virus fears
Security operatives rescue 80 pupils of Islamic school in Katsina
PDP sweeps chairmanship seats in Abia LG poll
Ondo State Commissioner for Regional Duties dies
Eight killed as car bomb rocks Afghan capital
Dutch ban UK flights to stop virus ‘mutation
Here’s How To Have The Best Pandemic Christmas
Atheists to save historic wooden German church plank by plank
All You Need To Know About Bipolar Disorder
COVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths in 24 hours, confirms 920 new infections
Reminiscing 90s Kids Christmas Traditions
Gunmen abduct Islamic school students in Katsina
A Covid Christmas
The Week
Biden and Mexico leader discuss migration
Why there is leadership vacuum in Igbo land
The Amina Abdullahi Umar Ganduje people don’t know
Adhere to COVID-19 protocols, Enugu government advises residents
Amotekun accused of killing two in Ibadan
Tinubu lauds Buhari, Masari over rescue of Kankara Schoolboys
13m children get seasonal malaria chemoprevention
Kankara pupilswant schools protected
Amaechi wants urgent solution to gridlock, port congestion at Tin-Can Port
Cross River: Women lawyers seek legislation against gender-based violence
TRIBUNE
Buhari mourns late NIPSS DG, Galadima
Kankara students’ abduction: Reinforce your capacity to secure Nigerians, APC governors tell IGP, Service Chiefs
Success of community policing will depend on people’s trust in police ‘ Fayemi
Amotekun corps must bear arms, Ekiti elders tell South-West governors
Omi-Apata LCDA empowers farmers, launches local rice
Multiple piracy attacks rock Bonny waters, threaten NLNG vessel
NEPC to make Nigeria destination of quality cocoa ‘ Awolowo
Security: North Central Govs to meet in Makurdi Monday
FG seeks cooperation between APM, CCECC on Apapa rail extension to meet deadline
Scarcity: Maize farmers target about 400,000 hectares for dry season cultivation
Insecurity: Troops neutralize 2 members of Gana’s gang in Benue ‘DHQ
JUST IN: PDP cancels Jigawa State congress as members leave venue in anger
Gombe LG poll: Gov Inuwa Yahaya congratulates newly elected Chairmen, Councillors
Mounting security, economic challenges eroding APC electoral viability, DG APC Governors’ forum raises the alarm
Gunmen abduct former council boss in Kogi, demand N25m ransom
Ogun govt goes tough on mobile advertisement defaulters
Ondo Commissioner, Bayonle Ademodi, dies at 68
Katsina again: 80 Islamic school students abducted, rescued by security forces
Fear as many young Nigerians contract Covid-19
7 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS: Terrorists strike again in Borno
COVID-19 spike: Delta says no cause for alarm, issues public health advisory ahead Yuletide
JUST IN: APC sweeps Gombe LGAs election
Insecurity: Troops kill bandit, arrest two others in Zamfara ‘ DHQ
COVID-19: Always monitor your children to wear face masks in public place, Osun governor’s wife charges parents
NCDC confirms 920 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 77,933
FRSC confirms 11 injured in Otedola Bridge tanker explosion
UPDATE: Gunmen kidnap Edo State Head of Service, kill driver
UPDATE: Tanker conveying diesel explodes on Otedola Bridge, razes Camry, truck carrying container
BREAKING: Edo State Head of Service kidnapped
BREAKING: Fuel tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge again (VIDEO)
COVID-19: Lagos bans carnivals, concerts
Northern governors at war over sponsorship of bandits
Celebrating a COVID-19 Christmas
Why insecurity persists ‘Yarima
Nigeria and its kidnapping crisis
Institute of Strategic Management inducts new fellows
Why deposits in closed banks remain unclaimed’NDIC
Equities market sustains positive trend as investors gain N390.2bn
SEC Nigeria, FSD Africa begin master plan review
Stakeholders laud FG’s bid to audit existing free trade zones
SPORTS
2020-21 College Football Playoff Odds: Early Lines for Semifinal Matchups – Bleacher Report
3 reasons Chelsea released Frank Lampard transfer, target Declan Rice – Daily Times
49ers Rumors: Injured Jimmy Garoppolo Unlikely to Return; George Kittle Possible – Bleacher Report
5 occasions when top-flight reputations were proven to count for nothing – Yahoo
Aaron Rodgers, Packers Beat Panthers 24-16 Behind Aaron Jones’ 145 Rushing Yards – Bleacher Report
Aaron Rodgers: ‘I Have a Sour Taste in My Mouth’ After Packers’ Win vs. Panthers – Bleacher Report
Aboubakar’s brace and Bernard Mensah’s assist inspire Besiktas to victory – Goal
Adarabioyo Dissappointed With Fulham Draw Vs Newcastle United – Complete Sports
Akono: Azam FC sell striker to Negeri Sembilan of Malaysia – Goal
Alabama’s Mac Jones to Tim Tebow: ‘I Loved You Growing Up and Still Do Now – Bleacher Report
Alan Shearer says he ‘wouldn’t be so sure’ that Arsenal will avoid relegation – Yahoo
Alan Shearer would ‘not be so sure’ about Arsenal staying in Premier League – BBC
Alderweireld own goal helps Leicester leap above Spurs with decisive victory – Yahoo
Alexander Albon hurt at being replaced by Sergio Perez at Red Bull – BBC
America’s Cup: Sir Ben Ainslie says Ineos Team UK must improve before challenger series – BBC
Amway College Football Poll 2020: Top 25 Rankings After Championship Games – Bleacher Report
Andy Murray edges out Dan Evans in ‘Battle of the Brits’ clash – Yahoo
AP College Football Poll 2020: Top 25 Rankings After Championship Games – Bleacher Report
Arsenal go second in WSL after four-goal rout of lacklustre Everton – Yahoo
Arsenal Legend, Hartson: Willian Has Done Nothing Since Joining Gunners – Complete Sports
Arteta ‘understands’ questions over his future after latest Arsenal defeat – Goal
Asike: Tusker FC defender explains impact of Gor Mahia win ahead of game vs Vihiga United – Goal
ATK Mohun Bagan coach Antonio Habas: Sunil Chhetri is the best Indian player for the last 15 years – Goal
Babangida laments Ajaxs sale of key players – Punch
Babangida: Nigeria has lost its football culture under Rohr – African Football
Barca Presidential Candidate Pledges To Make Bellerin Top Transfer Target – Complete Sports
Barcelona interim president backs embattled manager Koeman – Goal
Battle of the Brits: Andy Murray beats Dan Evans in Roehampton – BBC
Bayern Munich give Coman injury update after winger limped off against Leverkusen – Goal
Bielsa is a coach with all the details’ – Leeds are the ‘fittest team’ in the Premier League, says Man Utd boss Solskjaer – Goal
Big Bash League: Dan Christian stars in Sydney Sixers win over Adelaide Strikers – BBC
Bills Are a Problem and Josh Allen Has Made NFL MVP a 3-Man Race. – Bleacher Report
Bowl Games 2020-21: Complete Schedule of Matchups – Bleacher Report
Bowl Projections 2020: Predictions for Top Teams Ahead of Final CFP Poll Reveal – Bleacher Report
Bradley Beal, Davis Bertans Talk Russell Westbrook’s Impact in Wizards Debut – Bleacher Report
Brandun Lee Remains Undefeated with Third-Round TKO over Dakota Linger – Bleacher Report
Brian Kelly: Notre Dame ‘Without Question’ 1 of 4 Best Teams After Clemson Loss – Bleacher Report
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Sheffield United: Danny Welbeck saves late point against 10 men – BBC
Brighton vs Sheffield United live stream: How to watch Premier League fixture online and on TV – Yahoo
Brighton vs Sheffield United LIVE: Team news, line-ups and more ahead of Premier League fixture today – Yahoo
Brighton’s Danny Welbeck denies 10-man Sheffield United precious win – Yahoo
Caf Champions League: Broke Gor Mahia risk Caf sanctions as Algeria trip hangs in balance – Goal
CAF Champions League: Enyimba departs for Sudan today – The Sun
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Foiled Coup: Indicted Officers Fully Aware Of Potential Death Penalty – Gen. Musa
Defence Minister Christopher Musa says that officers involved in a foiled coup plot were aware of the potential consequences, including the possibility of the death penalty.
Musa also reportedly assured that the government would support the families of the arrested officers and that the accused would receive a fair trial.
Musa said this when he appeared on TRT World, a Turkish broadcaster, stating that the accused persons would receive a fair trial, with access to legal counsel of their choice.
According to him, families of the alleged coup plotters would be looked after by the government.
“They must have made up their minds when they decided to do this and must have considered their families.
“But even at that, the government is ensuring that their families are treated fairly.
“Their family members are not left alone. The government is making sure that their wives and children are looked after.
“The perpetrators already know the repercussion of their action, and I’m sure they are ready to face the wrath,” he said.
JomogNews recalls that the 16 implicated officers, including a Brigadier-General and Colonel, were arrested in October 2025 by the defence headquarters, DHQ.
The DHQ, on January 26, finally confirmed that there was a plot to oust President Bola Tinubu.
According to the military, the plot uncovered in late September 2025 through joint intelligence from the army, Department of State Services, DSS, and Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, allegedly involved plans to assassinate Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and other top government figures, as well as arrest senior military leaders.
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Ignore Fake February 2 Sit-at-Home Order, IPOB Lawyer Tells South-East Residents
A human rights lawyer and lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged South-East residents to completely ignore what he described as a “fraudulent” sit-at-home order allegedly scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, by a faction of the group.
Recall that the pro-Biafran group, through its spokesman Emma Powerful, had directed a sit-at-home on February 2 across the region in solidarity with traders at the Onitsha Main Market.
Powerful said the total shutdown in Biafraland is a direct, peaceful, and unified response to the actions of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, who ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week.
But in a counter statement released on Saturday, Ejiofor said the source behind the directive, operating under the guise of “Emma Powerful,” has been compromised and is acting against the collective interest of Ndi-Igbo.
He insisted that IPOB has formally and decisively distanced itself from the false sit-at-home order and directed Ndi-Igbo to go about their lawful activities without fear.
The statement read in part: “Once again, the well-worn theatre of misinformation has opened its curtains, this time with a particularly lazy script and an insultingly predictable cast.
“Late yesterday, a report was widely circulated alleging that a total lockdown of Ala-Igbo had been ordered under the guise of a sit-at-home directive purportedly issued by ‘Emma Powerful,’ slated for Monday, February 2, 2026.
“Let it be stated clearly, unequivocally, and without ambiguity: this directive is fake, a phantom, a calculated falsehood.
“Upon careful inquiry and diligent verification, especially considering the delicate and hard-won calm presently returning to our homeland, it became glaringly obvious that the so-called ‘Emma Powerful’ platform has been fatally compromised.
“It has been hijacked by vested interests whose business model thrives on fear, disruption, extortion, and the cynical exploitation of vulnerable communities.
“The peaceful global movement of the IPOB has formally and decisively disowned this fabricated publication, categorically distancing itself from the false sit-at-home order and directing Ndi-Igbo to go about their lawful and normal activities without fear.
“Going forward, the message from IPOB is unmistakable: any publication attributed to ‘Emma Powerful’ should be treated with extreme suspicion, if not outright contempt.
“Frankly, one cannot but express astonishment, bordering on disbelief, that at such a critical juncture, when relative peace is cautiously resurfacing in Ala-Igbo, anyone would recklessly circulate information capable of reopening wounds and inviting criminal infiltration.
“History has taught us, at unbearable cost, what happens when fake directives fall into the hands of violent opportunists masquerading as enforcers.
“It is therefore no longer sufficient to merely advise our people to ‘ignore’ publications from this source. The time has come for greater clarity and firmness. The platform known as ‘Emma Powerful,’ in its current corrupted state, has positioned itself as an adversary to Ala-Igbo’s peace, progress, and collective well-being.”
According to Ejiofor, the peaceful global movement must go further by publicly and definitively explaining why this source has become unreliable, compromised, and hostile to the collective interest of Ndi-Igbo. Silence, ambiguity, or polite distancing, he said, only leaves room for further abuse.
“A masquerade that dances with fire should not be mistaken for a messenger of truth,” the statement concluded.
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Joint Task Force Crushes Terrorist Cells In North East, Heavy Weaponry Seized
In recent operations across the North East, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have neutralized scores of terrorists and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) in a statement said intelligence has confirmed the killing of JULAIBIB, a top ISWAP commander operating within the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle, during an encounter around Kimba, Damboa LGA of Borno State, on 30 January 2026.
According to the statement, the elimination of the terrorist leader has thrown ISWAP elements in the area into disarray, with several fighters reportedly neutralised during the operation.
In a related operation, troops of OPHK, working in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, neutralised 3 terrorists during a well-coordinated ambush between Ngazalgana and Lamusheri communities in Borno State.
It said the operation followed credible intelligence on insurgent movements in the area, as troops laid an ambush along the identified route and engaged the terrorists with effective firepower, resulting in the neutralisation of 3 insurgents, while others fled with gunshot injuries.
The statement said troops recovered two AK-47, adding that the operation forms part of sustained efforts to deny terrorists freedom of movement and degrade their operational capabilities across the Theatre.
It said troops also recorded multiple successes in Adamawa State, adding that on 29 January, 2026, troops responded swiftly to a distress call from Barama community, Mubi North LGA, foiling an armed robbery attempt. Two armed robbery suspects attempting to attack a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, were arrested. One suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh while attempting to confront the troops and was evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, for treatment.
The suspects were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation. Items recovered include 3 cutlasses, 2 laptops, 4 mobile phones, and one power bank.
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