Monday, 11 January 2016

Killing Boko Haram Is No Sin – Lt Col Cosmas Nwankp

The chaplain of Maimalari cantonment, Lt Col Cosmas Nwankpa has said that the Killing of a member of the dreaded Boko Haram sect on a battleground is not a sin against God.


The Catholic Reverend Father, while delivering a sermon with the theme: “Our Fallen Heroes” at an inter-denominational service in Maiduguri to mark this year’s armed forces remembrance day, said the instruction in one of the ten commandment that ‘thou shall not kill,’ is excused in warfare and no


Christian should feel he has broken the Lord’s commandment when he is called upon to kill at warfront.

Nwankpa said: “The commandment ‘thou shall not kill’ does not apply to Boko Haram, your conscience should not prick you when you kill them, it is even a sin to spare them and allow them to perpetuate doom on the people and the nation.”

He referred to soldiering as the noblest of all professions, asking, “what is nobler than dying or laying down ones life for a country?.”

Nwankpa also spoke on why the wife of a soldier or widow of a dead soldier should feel proud. He said: “It is nobler to associate with a noble man,” insisting that “the families of soldiers are nobler than them (the soldiers).”

He argued that it does not matter when we die but for what we die for, noting that “our heroes have given their lives so that our nation remains undivided.”

Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that the war against Boko Haram in the northeast has been won. Following the declaration, the chief of army staff has urged his men to ensure that the hard earned victory is sustained.

ELECTION RE-RUN IS NOW IMPOSSIBLE IN 2015 ABIA GUBERNATORIAL RACE

There is a difference between seeking to “STRIKE OUT” a case that has documented evidence and asking for “A RE-RUN” at the tribunal and later appeal court/supreme court.

*** PDP and Ikpeazu Lawyer, Olanipekun SAN sought for a documented evidence to be struck out by Bwalya Tribunal in Umuahia which PDP hailed as sound judgement.


*** However, when Appeal Court judges called Olanipekun up to argue his case, he told them that election and re-run elections took place simultaneously in Abia State and OBINGWA, OSISIOMA and ISIALANGWA LGAs on April 11th and 25th respectively in which, according to him, Okezie/PDP won.


when Olujinmi SAN (APGA) told the judges that what took place in Abia were the gubernatorial general election and SUPPLEMENTARY election. Then Olanipekun was stunned and wanted to reverse his statement, forgetting how he openly told the Umuahia tribunal that it is not permissible in law for an opponent to be allowed to present further evidence after adopting same and cannot use opponents time to present anything when the other party had opened their case.


herefore, Olanipekun’s documents made it clear that a re-run election already took place in which the winner was produced. We all can see that the appeal court simply did a simple mathematics after listening to arguments of both SANs by deducting invalid votes from the 3 LGAs and declared the winner based on valid votes.

NNAMDI KANU: IMMINENT VICTORY AND DISUNITY IN THE IPOB CAMP

Abinito, it has been observed that the worst types of strife or crisis are the ones that happen or occur within a group or organization (intra). This is so because humans are naturally enmeshed or consumed by hate – and the desire to always dominate or out shine others. It even assumes a more sensitive dimension or monumental proportion when internal struggles are in pursuit of a goal such as being in charge of leading a large group of people – who are naturally powerful, prudent and exceedingly skillful. Stay with me.

Some months ago, the Nigerian government under the authority of General Muhammadu Buhari (Dr), wanted to test our resolve and resilience. This he did or perfected by incarcerating or abducting our supreme leader, Nnamdi Kanu (Nwa Chukwu Okike Abiama). As expected and in the most dramatic fashion, his followers, in Nigeria and all over the world protested (and still protesting) in a manner quite unprecedented and unknown to man. The protests so far have been adjudged by international community as the most coordinated and sophisticated in the history of man, perhaps owing to the fact that its happening quite simultaneously around the world. The threatening numbers who have so far engaged in these protests has made it even very real and intimidating. So far, I can authoritatively say that these protests have had tremendous impacts, and the world is watching and listening.

Director, before his arrest, instituted the best brains who have been assisting in the preaching or proliferation of the gospel of the restoration of the kingdom of Biafra. These individuals who are seasoned and have distinguished themselves in different fields of endeavour, so far haven’t failed in the discharge of their duties. They deserve accolades and encomiums. The success of these protests so far is linked to their sheer ingenuity, perseverance, wealth of knowledge and doggedness. I appreciate them.

In times like this, closing ranks and consolidating on feats and successes recorded/achieved vis-à-vis the emancipation of the Indigenous People of Biafra from the clutches of the Hausa/Fulani is a task expected of our leaders. Rancour, bitterness, disloyalty and treachery are traits we should drop in the cesspit if we want to win this battle. Treachery of any degree by individuals or groups – within the fold is the least we need at the moment.

Of a truth, disloyalty and insubordination are traits that should not be taken lightly in an organisation because it is undeserving and counter-productive. But there is always room for compromise if the need arises. The suspension of Mazi Uchenna Asiegbu, Barrister Emma Mmezu, Clifford Iroanya, Ikenna Nwanonenyi, all continental representatives etc is a good decision but technically faulty. I am not advocating for unprofessionalism and the likes, however, we need to soft-pedal on some issues if we perceive they will come in between us and our main goal – which is the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the restoration of Biafra by extension. The worst thing we can do to/for ourselves right now is to be divided. We need to come together no matter the case. We cannot afford to shoot ourselves on the foot even with the best of intentions and no matter the guise.

Therefore, Deputy Director Sir, please don’t get too exasperated. Loosen up a little and tamper justice with mercy. Please, you have to rescind your decision (suspension). We understand you have good intentions but being united at the moment transcends every other reason or interest. Our people say, ‘’Igwe bu ike’’ interpreted in English as ‘’Unity is strength’’. These protests must continue, and it is only you who holds the key.

God bless the Republic of Biafra.
Obadiah Nwasor
Political Analyst, Human rights Activist
Studied Economics from Babcock University


We Have Declared Ambode Enemy of Ndigbo” – Ohanaeze

igbo 

The apex socio-Igbo cultural organization, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode as number one enemy of Ndigbo. 

The development is sequel to the demolition of Oshodi market, which is believed to be largely occupied by Ndigbo on the first week of the New Year.

Speaking at a press briefing in Enugu on Monday, the national President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, alongside the National Secretary, Okwu Nnabuike said Ambode by his actions had drawn a battle line between himself and the entire Igbo land.

While describing the demolition as “an action done in bad faith”, the group wondered why the Lagos State Government should carry out such act at a time when it clearly knew that the owners of the shops were in their villages for the Christmas and the New Year festivities.

He said, “it is instructive to observe here that contrary to all principles of common justice, the traders were merely given few days quit notice. It is equally shocking that the government chose such a wrong time for the demolition exercise, thereby not only taking the shops from them but making sure that their wares were looted.

“We are forced to ask: could this be the starting point in implementing Oba of Lagos’s earlier threat during the election period that Ndigbo would be thrown into the Lagoon? Could it be another round of deportation of exercise, similar to what former governor Fashola did? These appear to be so considering that a witch cried in the night and a child died in the morning.”

While maintaining that the Lagos State Government’s action was a threat to the unity of the country, he demanded for adequate compensation of the traders who had suffered great losses as a result of the demolition.

He stressed that “it is quite inhuman for people’s means of livelihood to be taken away from them in such a manner. The government’s claim that arms were recovered from a section of the market does not fly at all here because it cannot be a reason for such a wicked treatment purely targeted on a particular people.
“We demand that the Governor of Lagos State should direct relevant government agencies to adequately compensate these traders; anything short of that, Ndigbo will henceforth regard the Governor as their number one arch-enemy.”

BREAKING NEWS!!! NBC Director-General, Emeka Mba, Arrested

BREAKING NEWS!!!  NBC Director-General, Emeka Mba, Arrested Emeka-Mba

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested Emeka Mba, the Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission over an alleged N15 billion fraud.

Mr. Mba was arrested on Monday morning in Abuja and taken to the EFCC’s headquarters where he is currently being interrogated.

Those familiar with the investigation say the EFCC had been investigating the NBC in the past one month.
Last week, some detectives stormed the headquarters of the NBC, ransacking computers and files in the Finance and Account unit.

During the operation, some key Accounts staff where taken away.

Sources said the arrested officials made confessional statements to the EFCC implicating Mr. Mba and some top officials of the NBC.

When contacted, the EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said he was on an official assignment in Lagos and had not been briefed.

But a top official of the anti-graft agency said: “Yes, he (Mr. Mba) is with us. We are investigating massive diversion of public funds and we’re making progress. Mba definitely has questions to answer.”

DON’T DECLARE INDEPENDENCE FOR BIAFRA ON FEB. 20, 2016, ITSE SAGAY WARNS UWAZURIKE

UWAZURUIKE’S PLAN DEAL WITH NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT:  Don’t declare independence on February 20, 2016 Senior Advocate of Nigeria warns Ralph Uwazuruike

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), a constitutional lawyer and Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption has given a stern warning to Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB).

The Punch reports that the Senior Advocate of Nigeria on Sunday, January 10, warned MASSOB members against declaring independence on February 20, 2016.

Recall that leader of MASSOB, Ralph Uwazuruike had announced plans to set up a parallel government in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones. He said elections would hold on February 20 into wards, provinces, districts, regions and zones of the South-East and South-South, which he declared as Biafran territories.

According to him, Biafra would also introduce its currency, the “Biafran Pound.”
Uwazuruike had also expressed optimism that the Biafran National Electoral Commission would hold a credible election.

Sagay in his warning said such an act would amount to treason which is a grievous crime, adding that any election that is not constitutional is tantamount to overthrowing the government in power.
 “That (proposed election) is sheer treason because the constitution is very clear that you cannot come to power other than through the provisions of the constitution. So, anybody doing that now is not only breaching the constitution but is also committing treason.

“They will all be rounded up and detained and charged. And let no one cry on their behalf and make noise about human rights because if you want to overthrow the state, you should know that anything can happen after that and you will face the consequences,” he said.

Prof. Sagay recently hinted that Biafran agitation became so intense after the immediate past administration of president Goodluck Jonathan because the Igbos are trying to intimidate President Muhammadu Buhari into ceding positions they do not merit.

The lawyer also disclosed that he received insults and death threats from Igbo people for expressing his opinion on the renewed agitation for Biafra republic.

OMG! SEE WHAT SARAKI ORDERED CBN TO DO



Following the constant pressure by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Monday, January 11, 2016 urged the Central Bank of Nigeria for quicker results on the forex policy.

He made this statement on his twitter account that read: “a decision needs to be made as soon as possible.
“We need to find a way for legitimate businesses to access forex.”

Also, on Thursday, January 7 2015, he urged the bank to relax its strict Foreign Exchange policy as it is doing more harm to the economy during a meeting with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, Christine Lagarde.

During the meeting, he told Lagarde, “IMF should support our CBN to bring in low interest loans to SMEs. We need to encourage entrepreneurs and make most of our new graduates job creators rather than job seekers. This is an area where we need the financial support and technical assistance of the IMF.

“As legislators, we play an important role in making our people understand IMF’s advice, policy trade-offs, consultations and other engagements, so that ownership, transparency and accountability are brought to bear on economic policy choices.
“Since the advent of the new administration, we have worked closely to stabilize the economy and steady the fiscal environment. This, we have indeed demonstrated by the speedy passage of the Medium Term Expenditure Frame Work (MTEF) and recently in the postponement of our recess in order to receive President Muhammadu Buhari to present the 2016 Appropriation Bill.
“Pivotal to the attainment of this overarching objective is the state of the Nigerian business environment. In collaboration with major stakeholders, the 8th Senate is presently signing a memorandum of understanding on Enhancing Nigerian Advocacy for Better Business Environment Project, a National Assembly business and investment roundtable initiative, with developmental organizations”, the Senate President said.

He said small businesses especially, are being made to suffer unnecessarily and called on the apex bank to introduce a more flexible foreign exchange regime.

He also asked for the reduction of the present restrictions on the autonomous market which does not allow business men to bring in foreign exchange or utilise what they have in their accounts.Naij.com recalls that Saraki had equally canvass a similar view at a private meeting with CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele during which he implored him to consider the effects of the present forex regime on small businesses which are dying following evaporating crude oil revenue.