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NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2021
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JOMOGNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2021.
*THE NATION*
Soldiers sack Enugu community over killing of policemen by gunmen
APCs continuing distraction (2)
Retirees protest over unpaid five years pension
Fraud: FBI places six Nigerians on watch list
Suspended Kano anti-corruption commission chairman threatens legal action against his personal physician
Police storm church, arrest pastor for allegedly collecting ransom for kidnappers
Police storm church, arrest pastor for allegedly collecting ransom for kidnappers
Dambazau: Christians not persecuted in Nigeria
Tearful procession, tributes for lady hit by stray bullets during Lagos Yoruba Nation rally
Living dangerously with bandits in Kaduna
TUG OF WAR: Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea battle for 160m-rated Kane
LG polls: Voters with Temporary Cards can vote LASIEC
Buhari back in Abuja after Katsina visit
UPDATED: Court orders DSS to produce detained Igbohos associates
Nigeria and its burden of Ignorant youths
Court rejects 11 parties move to stop Lagos council polls
A governors dilemma
NBC not seeing beyond its nose
Charley Boy: How Ill live for the next 10 years
How The Mystery River gave Uzodinma Okpechi honour
Seyi Shay to host 10 girls for inspirational dinner
NFVCB, stakeholders propose AfCFTA implementation
Charles Uwagbais thriller, Charlie Charlie, hits cinemas
Omokanye to release first song from forthcoming project, Kanye West
GGB dance crew: Why we decided to focus on social media
I was expecting twins but my second baby vanished Miwa
Pretty Mike: Never marry someone because you owe them anything
Firm secures $120m to drive Africas digital inclusion
As more women head banks, what hopes for politics
On rising food prices in Nigeria
*VANGUARD*
PIB: Senator cautions Niger Delta lawmakers against instigating statements
Ending ordeal of motorists on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Tension as Lagos, Ogun hold council polls today
FRSC in Rivers commends collaborative efforts of NEMA
LG polls: Voters with Temporary Cards can vote ‘ LASIEC
NEMA records zero accident on roads in S/East in Eld-el-Kabir ‘ Official
Community leaders in FCT decry lack of basic amenities
APC Ward Congress: Two factions trade words over alleged hijack of materials in Delta
Police nab fake currency syndicate in Nasarawa
How Police arrested 3 suspected killers of security personnel in Akwa Ibom
Cubana’s mother’s burial: When ladies abandoned businesses, schools for Oba
Police arrest 3 suspected killers of security personnel in Akwa Ibom
LG Elections: Ogun govt announces 9-hour statewide restriction of movement
How do you want the result, Senator
Three killed in Ondo cult clash
Road to 2023 now clear, with poverty as potholes
Police nab fake currency syndicate in Nasarawa
Spare your enemy, he might become your saviour
Buhari tasks contractors on giving back to society
One killed in free-for-all in Jigawa market ‘ Police
Police arrest couple over alleged self-kidnapping in Niger
2 men docked over alleged possession of stolen goods
Police arrest couple over self-kidnapping in Niger
Death row inmates now 3,008 as FG urges quick action by states
Crisis: NULGE president says Ebonyi election may hold elsewhere
Man allegedly murders friend, buries body secretly in Ibadan
Court dismisses suit seeking to halt Lagos LG election
Fisherman, labourer drown in Ondo river
Court dismisses suit seeking to halt Lagos LGA election
POS robbery in Imo: One killed, others flee
Crisis: NULGE president says Ebonyi election may hold elsewhere
Buhari returns to Abuja from Daura
Death row inmates now 3,008 as FG urges quick action by states
*THISDAY*
Feed Nigeria Summit to Repair Severed Food System
Wema Bank, Vento Partner Shecan Nigeria on Women Conference
Lush Hair Signs Yemi Alade as Brand Ambassador
Tech Experts Push for AI, Robots to Boost Performance
Vento Furniture Unveils New Brand Ambassadors
IFC Appoints New Senior Country Manager for Nigeria
Winco Foam Engages Distributors, Charts Fresh Growth Path
Glo Re-introduces 22X Value on Recharge
Nigerias Escalating Food Prices
Interior of new Mercedes-AMG SL is Exciting
Coscharis Motors to Debut New Land Rover Discovery Sport
Toyotas New Land Cruiser Makes World Premiere
Is the President Aware that Time is Going
An Olympics Like Never Before
Ramping Up Enugus Mass Housing Stock
Joel Obi Solace from Serie A New Boys
Presidential Amnesty Programme: The Ajube Story
Amokachi Backs Akpon for Besiktas Move
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA AT174
Dudu Highlights History of Golfing in Ibadan at 30th Anniversary
Football, Racism and Africans
Folarin Balogun: Now A True Gunner
Japanese Emperor Declares Tokyo Olympics Open Amidst COVID-19 Worries
Patricia relocates headquarters to Europe
Opening Ceremony: Nigeria Meets IOC Directives on Flagbearers
Awoniyi Sends Farewell Message to Liverpool
West Ham Fail to Meet Onuachus 25 Price Tag
Giggs Denies Assaulting Ex-girlfriend
Sancho Inherits Ighalos Shirt Number at Man Utd
NIDEO-Austria Dissociates from Tantrums of Super Falcons Assaulter
Customer appreciates service delivery of Nigerias ecommerce market leader
Guinea Make U-turn, Back to Tokyo Olympics Games
MENS FOOTBALL Brazil Hammer Germany 4-2, Cte dIvoire Pick Maximum Points against SArabia
OLYMPIC GAMES Team Nigeria Athletes Aim to Rewrite History as Tokyo 2020 Begins
*PUNCH*
Suspected kidnappers kill military officer, aide in Plateau
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Foreign investors interest in Nigeria plunges by 80%
LG poll: Voters with temporary cards can vote LASIEC
Igbo not silent on Nnamdi Kanu, Ohanaeze tells critics
I’m unhappy with Arsenal ‘AY
Nigerias active labour force lost 20 million in two years World Bank
Private sector growth in Nigeria slowed in June Report
We wont forget day soldiers raped our women, used bombs to level Odi Niger Delta activist, Patrick Tari
United need Ndidi, not Rice
Eavesdropper: Kidnapping deserves urgent attention
N100,000 emission levy: Businessesll collapse, Abuja bakers, ACCI warn
EPL to insert vaccination clauses into player contracts
Copskillings: Soldiers on alleged revenge mission invade Enugu communities, youths flee
NGX key market indices up 0.21% ahead of MPC meeting
Anti-Games protesters kick as delayed Olympics begin
Tokyo 2020: No fans, no fun
Nollywood actor on sickbed for 20 years cries for help
Girls, fight for your lives not guys/men
Toko confident of reaching quarter-final
Police parade suspected killers of two cops, boy
How the right hormone testing finally got Chioma pregnant
Missing Tokyo Olympics hurts ‘Oshoala
Fraud: Court jails ex-bank worker, wife, in-law 60 years
Sickle cell and solitude
Igboho seeks asylum in Benin Republic, sues Malami, DSS
FG replaces controversial RUGA with new scheme, begins camps in six states
10 most iconic Olympic boxing bouts
Land fraud: Man bags 10-year jail term in Kaduna
People of the rainbow flag
Igboho files N5.5bn suit against AGF, DSS over Ibadan house invasion
Chelsea complete Lauren James deal
Why BBNaijas dropping SMS voting Busola Tejumola
15 parties do battle as LG polls hold in Lagos, Ogun today
I was chained, starved for one month, 26 days in police cell over false kidnap allegation Rivers politician
Pogba may dump Man United amid interest from PSG -Report
Obi Cubanas source of income, nobodys business Emeka Ike
Rains pound Europe, US, China, houses submerged, cars washed away, over 200 killed
Sign death warrants to decongest prisons, Aregbesola urges govs
Late own goal gives Liverpool win against Mainz
Moghalu, Yesufu, others to speak at young leaders forum
Controversial Electoral bill exposes Nigerian lawmakers
61 suspects paraded for assassination, robbery, others in Nasarawa
Nigeria needs law banning public officials children from schooling abroad ASUU President, Osodeke
I wish to make money without being popular Moyo Lawal
Most cholera patients dont take clean water, lacked personal hygiene, govt should help affected communities Doctors
What will you do if your spouse dislikes attending events with you
How I made first class despite working, schooling at the same time Otunba, Caleb varsity graduate
Tough medical school training helps me in creative writing Dr Oyetade, childrens books author
PDP senators insist on electronic transmission for 2023 polls
My abductors insisted on N5m ransom, threatened to bury me in Enugu forest Abuja-based businessman
Gunmen said theyd keep kidnapping for ransom until Nnamdi Kanu stopped Biafran agitation 18-year-old Enugu abductee
Aiteo Cup: Sunshine, Nasarawa clash in semis
Reasons why your spouse ditched the ring
10 tips to help your child love maths
I never compromise on quality Yemi Alade
Crashed marriage affected me Uche Iwuji
Fan once tattooed my face on his body Georgina Ibeh
*LEADERSHIP*
A/Ibom #Endsars Panel Concludes Investigation, Submits Report To Governor
Nobody Has Been Endorsed As APC Leader In Delta
Only Umeoji Can Win Landslide For APGA ‘ Chukwubuikem
FG To Build 3 New Custodial Centres
We’ll Follow AbdulJabbar Kabara’s Case To Logical Conclusion ‘ Ganduje
Ministry To Partner LEADERSHIP On STI Development
MY SECRET LIFE: Being Myself Stands Me Out From Every Other Person ‘ Mariam
Why I have No Position On Zoning ‘ Yari
Housing Deficit: ‘Nigeria Housing Challenges Is Not Insurmountable
The Urgency Of Food Security In Nigeria
Islamiyya School Pupils: Drama As Bandits Detain Ransom Courier Over N4.6m Shortfall
Glamour As Team Nigeria, Others Parade At Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
LG Polls: APC, 15 Other Parties Test Popularity In Lagos, Ogun Today
PIB: N/Delta Militants Threaten To Resume Hostilities
Gunmen Kill Amotekun Operative, 2 Others In Ondo
Supplementary Budget Will Boost Internal Security Against Insurgency ‘ Senate Spokesperson
President Buhari Arrives Abuja After Sallah In Katsina
Sad Tales Of Nigerians At Turkey, UK, Other Foreign Embassies
Mixed Reactions Trail Fire Outbreak At Arewa Settlement In Delta State
Softcom Sets To Release New Growth Tools For Humans, Businesses
Tension In Enugu As Security Forces Raid ESN Camp
Patricia Relocates Headquarters to Europe
I Don’t Want Your Kickbacks, Engage In CSR, Buhari Tells Contractors
PIB: Degi-Eremienyo Accuses Dickson Of Instigating Violence In N’Delta
Court Sentences 10 Pirates To 12 Years Imprisonment
Sallah: Goje’s Wife Gives Cash, Wrappers To Women Groups In Gombe
DSS Warns Against Public Display Of Affluence
ROAD SAFETY: Do You Text While Driving
Baraje Tasks Ilorin Elite On Development
Bantex And The Path Less Travelled
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Cotonou court adjourns Igboho’s hearing to July 26 ‘Ilana Oodua
Kalu urges Abia APC to unite, work for party
Lawyers call for law to stop president from nominating INEC chair, top officials
IDPs lamentations: We’re ravaged by hunger, diseases, deprivation
Court orders DSS to produce detained Igboho’s aides on July 29 files enforcement rights suit in Ibadan, asks FG, DSS to pay him N5bn damages
COVID-19: People not vaccinated more vulnerable to Delta variant ‘GMD, NARD
2023 Presidency: Dissent, disquiet grow in APC over consensus candidacy
No respite for consumers despite drop in inflation
Convert bribes to CSR, assist our communities, Buhari tells contractors
AfDB launches $2.75 billion global bond
Take action to halt fake news,AbdulRazaq, Premium Times, NPAN urge media execs
Investors scramble for safety, splash N962bn on savings bond
I can’t feed IDPs alone anymore, Ortom cries out
Sell-offs dominate Mutual Fund space as investors lose N40bn in one month
Court Restrains Union From Strike Action, Picketing FIRS Offices
Democracy on trial as local government elections hold in Lagos, Ogun
Tokyo 2020: Quadri, Adekuoroye lead Nigeria’s charge for medals
Uche Eke: My performance in Olympics’ll lift gymnastics in Nigeria
2020 Olympics get underway amid COVID-19 worries
2020 Olympics: Nigeria’s rower happy with run
I feel at home in Karagumruk ‘Musa
Ugandan weightlifter deported from Japan after going missing
NOC Secretary General in isolation centre in Tokyo
Team Nigeria’s prospects, challenges in Tokyo
Tokyo 2020: Oshonaike in seventh heaven, takes on Liu Juan
Man Utd announce 73m Sancho signing
*BLUE PRINT*
Nigeria, others on parade as 2020 Olympics kicks off in Tokyo
Breaking: Court restrains Union from strike action, picketing FIRS offices
Pictures: Concerns as Senator James Manager kneels before ex- governor James Ibori over ‘gubernatorial ambition
Women taking the lead in banking
Covid-19: Tokyo Olympics starts in empty stadium
Niger police arrest couple for ‘self-kidnapping
Eulogies as Malami names e-Library after out-going SGF
God’s grace has kept Nigeria together as a country ‘ Buhari
NGX key market indices up 0.21%, ahead MPC meeting
Board sensitises 257 intending pilgrims in Nasarawa
Fake news: Clean up your industry now, Kwara gov tells media executives
Patriarchy’ll be subdued, won’t be barrier to women ‘ Talabi Taiwo Michael
Decongestion: FG urges state govts to build holding centres for awaiting trial suspects
Anambra community commits to hosting UNIZIK’s agric faculty
Police arrest 61 suspected criminals in Nasarawa
Council polls: I’ll carry all ethnic groups along ‘ APC flag-bearer
COOUTH partners NYSC to improve corps members’ health
Zamfara govt donates N15m to slain cops’ families
Ex-banker, wife, mother-In-law bag 60 years for stealing depositors’ money
Abaji council chair tasks APC panel on impartiality
PIB: Stop instigating violence in Niger Delta, Bayelsa Senator warns Dickson
Agitations: Court orders DSS to produce Igboho, others July 29
Afikpo North chair holds education summit for teachers, stakeholders
Sallah: Goje’s wife doles out wrappers, cash to women groups
Ogun restricts movement for LG poll
*BUSINESS DAY*
Customer Perception: The invaluable piece in Marketing Puzzle
Cubana, emerging Oba economy, the rest of us
News Roundup: Fake Covid vaccines in Uganda, GTBank named Africa’s best bank, Elon Musk to accept Bitcoin again, Omojuwa joins Halifax
Psychological Hack to Remote Working
Trouble in paradise
Chicken avocado salad
JJ Omojuwa becomes first African to be appointed to Halifax Board
3 spots to check out in Lagos
We seek to build next generation of successful women in real estate ‘ Adebayo-Adedayo
Sunday Igboho and the diplomatic trilemma
Nigeria risks a lost generation on mass abductions of students
Wema Bank appoints Adesegun, Adefarakan as Non-Executive Directors
NAFDAC urges packaged water producers to adhere to regulatory standards
Africa Prudential half-year profit drops to N827.6m
Equities end holiday-shortened week with N375bn gain
NGX to host institutional client engagement session
*GUARDIAN*
NIDEO-Austria condenms ‘attack’ on Super Falcons
Drew Uyi, FA licensed football agent, calls on DSS boss Bichi in Abuja
World class’ Sancho brings style and swagger to Man Utd
Manchester United sign Sancho on five-year deal from Dortmund
Ex-banker, wife, mother-in-law gets 60 years jail term for stealing ’21 million
4.8bn allocation: If lawmakers joined our online conversations, they wouldn’t need to snoop on them
Lagos LGAs Poll: Police deploy resources, warn against violence
Enugu Government inaugurates 11-man COVID-19 project committee
Nigerian court jails 10 pirates for hijack of Chinese vessel
Bello hails Buhari for giving voice to youths
Court jails man, his mother and girlfriend over $902,935 fraud
Top unknown benefits of playing at online casinos
Public display of affluence dangerous, DSS warns
Does your PC security work from home
Ikpeazu’s aide urges Abia Assembly to pass disability bill
Licensed ISPs connect 338,028 subscribers as 155, 935 become inactive
COVID-19: 40,000 persons receive 2nd jab in Cross River ‘ Commissioner for Health
Yiaga faults overbearing influence of governors on council elections
Visiting US investors explore business opportunities in Nigeria
NCC lied, Nigeria is ripe for electronic transmission of results, INEC insists
Prison congestion: FG urges states to build holding centres for awaiting trial suspects
HURIWA to Buhari: Be honest with fight against terrorists in Northwest
Display of light, colour as Tokyo Olympics begins
Ralph Lauren: Stay away from people that belittle your dream
Kwara governor, others urge action against fake news
Julius Berger announces major road diversion on Lagos-Shagamu Expressway
Natives flee Abode as security operatives invade Enugu community
*NIGERIAN PILOT*
NASS insensitive to concerned Nigerians on PIB, Electoral Act Senator Dickson -NigPilot
National Carrier: Nigeria Air to commence operations in 2022 APC Legacy group -NigPilot
National Carrier: Nigeria Air to commence operations in 2022 APC Legacy group -NigPilot
Kizz Daniel gifts sons a 2-bedroom luxury penthouse, reveals they were actually triplets -NigPilot
Biden gifts Putin pair of custom sunglasses, a crystal Bison at Geneva summit -NigPilot
Matthew Perry splits from fiance Molly Hurwitz days after Friends reunion was aired -NigPilot
Holby City to end in 2022 after 23 years, as it moves more productions around the country -BBC announces -NigPilot
Buharis consistent consistency on NYSC -NigPilot
*SPORTS*
10 most iconic Olympic boxing bouts – Punch
2020 Olympics get underway amid COVID-19 worries – New Telegraph
2020 Olympics: Nigeria’s rower happy with run – New Telegraph
2021 NHL Draft: Live Round 1 Grades for Every Pick – Bleacher Report
2021 Olympics: Power Ranking Biggest Gold Medal Favorites in Tokyo – Bleacher Report
Aaron Rodgers Retirement Rumors Prompt Sportsbooks to Alter Packers Betting Markets – Bleacher Report
Amokachi Backs Akpon for Besiktas Move – Thisday
An Olympics Like Never Before – Thisday
Angels GM Perry Minasian Vows to Address Treatment of Minor League Players – Bleacher Report
Anti-Games protesters kick as delayed Olympics begin – Punch
Atletico Madrid midfielder Kondogbia tests positive for coronavirus – Goal
Awoniyi Sends Farewell Message to Liverpool – Thisday
Ben Simmons Trade Rumors: Warriors Not Willing to Meet Asking Price for 76ers Star – Bleacher Report
Bernhard Langer stuns fans at Senior Open by driving the ball 350 yards – at 63 years old – Yahoo
Bongonda rescues Onuachu’s Genk from defeat in First Division A opener vs Standard Liege – Goal
British and Irish Lions 2021: Emotionally-charged South Africa pose huge challenge – BBC
Cade Cunningham Open to Meeting with Any Team with No. 1 Pick Before NBA Draft – Bleacher Report
Cade Cunningham Talks Luka Doncic Player Comparisons Before NBA Draft: ‘I Can See It – Bleacher Report
Canadiens’ Carey Price Has Surgery on Knee Injury, Will Be Ready for ’21-22 Season – Bleacher Report
Celtic Plotting Loan Swoop For Man City Right-back – Daily Independent
Chelsea complete Lauren James deal – Punch
Chelsea Keen On PSG Defender Kimpembe – Complete Sports
Drew Uyi, FA licensed football agent, calls on DSS boss Bichi in Abuja – Guardian
Dudu Highlights History of Golfing in Ibadan at 30th Anniversary – Thisday
Emoni Bates Announces Final 8 Including G League, Overtime Elite, Michigan, More – Bleacher Report
EPL to insert vaccination clauses into player contracts – Punch
Evian Championship: Jeongeun Lee6 equals major record with 10-under-par round of 61 – BBC
Folarin Balogun: Now A True Gunner – Thisday
Football, Racism and Africans – Thisday
Friendly: Oparanozie On Target; Plumptre Stars In Super Falcons Win Vs Olimpija – Complete Sports
Giggs Denies Assaulting Ex-girlfriend – Thisday
Guinea Make U-turn, Back to Tokyo Olympics Games – Thisday
Guzman: Tigres need patience from fans at start of Herrera’s managerial era – Goal
Helen Glover eyes further improvement after reaching women’s pairs semi-final – Yahoo
How we got to Tokyo 2020 despite a global pandemic – CNN
I feel at home in Karagumruk ‘Musa – New Telegraph
I’m unhappy with Arsenal ‘AY – Punch
Jadon Sancho: Is right or left wing his best Man Utd position’ Or a liberator for Fernandes – BBC
Jake Paul Thinks Conor McGregor Boxing Match Will Happen: ‘I’m the Money Fight – Bleacher Report
JaMychal Green Reportedly Declines $7.6M Nuggets Contract Option, Will Be UFA – Bleacher Report
Japanese Emperor Declares Tokyo Olympics Open Amidst COVID-19 Worries – Thisday
Joel Obi Solace from Serie A New Boys – Thisday
Juarez vs Toluca: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview – Goal
Kansas Men’s Basketball HC Bill Self Announces He Tested Positive for COVID-19 – Bleacher Report
Kudus responds to Kamaldeen’s Ajax snub after Rennes move – Goal
Late own goal gives Liverpool win against Mainz – Punch
Lawsuit Against Blackhawks Video Coach Alleges He Threatened Player with Baseball Bat – Bleacher Report
Liverpool Eye Swoop For Serie A Midfielder – Daily Independent
Lizzie Deignan ‘prepared to lose’ in order to claim elusive Olympic gold – Yahoo
Lizzie Deignan will rely on ‘racing instinct’ to challenge the Dutch in Tokyo – Yahoo
Man Utd announce 73m Sancho signing – New Telegraph
Manchester United sign Sancho on five-year deal from Dortmund – Guardian
Marcus Smith: British and Irish Lions angered by ‘offensive’ slur on Irish Independent podcast – BBC
Matthew Beniers Selected No. 2 Overall by Kraken in 2021 NHL Draft – Bleacher Report
Men’s Tokyo Olympics 2020 road race: live updates as Yates brothers and Geraint Thomas carry Team GB hopes – Yahoo
MENS FOOTBALL Brazil Hammer Germany 4-2, Cte dIvoire Pick Maximum Points against SArabia – Thisday
Messi-Ronaldo meeting possible as Barcelona announce Juventus pre-season exhibition – Goal
Michael Van Gerwen defeats Nathan Aspinall to reach World Matchplay semi-finals – Yahoo
Missing Tokyo Olympics hurts ‘Oshoala – Punch
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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.
News
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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Appeal Court Affirms Death Sentences for Five Offa Bank Robbery Convicts
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State has affirmed the death sentences passed on five 2018 Offa robbery convicts.
The court dismissed their appeals as lacking merit.
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in the state, Mohammed Akande, who witnessed the proceedings, said that the three Appeal Court judges unanimously agreed on the judgement and affirmed the verdict of the state High Court condemning the five persons to death by hanging.
“The Court of Appeal, Ilorin Division comprising of Hon. Justice Ridwan Maiwada Abdullahi JCA, Hon. Justice Gabriel Kolawole JCA and Hon. Justice Abdul Dogo today, Friday affirmed the judgment of Hon. Justice H. A. Saleeman of the Kwara State High Court, that sentenced the Appellants: Niyi Ogundiran, Salawu Azeez, Ibikunle Ogunleye, Ayoade Akinnibosun and Adeola Abraham to death by hanging for the involvement in the Offa Bank Robbery”.
Another official of the Court also said that the appellate court rejected all the grounds of appeal filed by the convicts and ordered their immediate return to prison custody.
“The court dismissed all their grounds of appeal and upheld their convictions. They have been taken back to prison,” the official said.
The official said that the arguments raised at the Court of Appeal were unconvincing and may not succeed if repeated at the apex court.
It is recalled that Ayoade Akinnibosun, Azeez Salahudeen, Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye and Adeola Abraham were convicted of armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms and culpable homicide.
A sixth suspect, Michael Adikwu, a retired police officer, died in custody before the commencement of the trial.
At least 32 people were killed, including nine police officers, two of whom were women, making it one of the deadliest bank robberies in Nigeria’s history.
Justice Haleemah Saleeman of the Kwara State High Court had earlier sentenced the five convicts to death by hanging after a trial that lasted about six years and attracted nationwide attention.
In her judgment, which lasted over four hours, Justice Salman held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
She said the convicts “acted contrary to the law and allowed their connections with those in power at the time to lead them astray”.
In addition to the death sentence, the trial court also sentenced them to three years’ imprisonment for illegal possession of firearms, in line with provisions of Nigeria’s penal laws.
Lead prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), described the appellate court’s decision as thorough and well considered, despite the prolonged delays that characterised the trial.
On the defence side, Abdullah Jimba, counsel to one of the convicts, said that preparations were underway to pursue a final appeal at the Supreme Court.
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