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Thursday, 28 January 2016
#BIAFRA : MORE PHOTOS FROM BRUSSLES EU PARLIAMENT HDQTRS PROTEST
#BIAFRA : MORE PHOTOS FROM BRUSSLES EU PARLIAMENT HDQTRS PROTEST
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#BIAFRA : IPOB FROM ACROSS EUROPE STORM BRUSSELS, THE EU PARLIAMENT IN PROTEST
Members of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) from Germany, Russia, Italy, Spain, Austria, Ukraine, Ireland, England, Sweden, Kosovo, Switzerland, Finland, Greece, Hungary and other countries in Europe all assembled in Brussels the capital of Belgium (the headquarters of the European Union parliament) venue for
the
European Union summit to protest the illegal detention of the Leader of
the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. They also said
they demand the unconditional release of Mr. Kanu who has been detained
since October, 2015 by the Nigerian secret police.It could be recalled that the Federal government of Nigeria through the DSS has charged Mazi Kanu to both Abuja Chief Magistrate Court and Federal High Courts on crimes bordering on belonging to an unlawful society, managing and coordinating the society and of recent for treasonable felony against the President of Nigeria from 2014 to date. The Justice of the Abuja High Court has unconditionally released Mazi Kanu, who the Nigeria secret police (DSS) has defied court orders to be released. He has since been held against court orders since 17th December, 2015.
Today, the IPOB in Europe assembled in Brussels, Belgium in-front of the European Union headquarters where it is expected that President Buhari of Nigeria will address the parliament. The members of the body are protesting the illegal detention of their leader, Mazi Kanu who they said has committed no offense. They are demanding the unconditional release of Mr Kanu and freedom for Biafra as an independent state.
Tompolo to appear before EFCC, Court
Tompolo to appear before EFCC, Court
*seeks for amicable settlement with Buhari
* begs FG for amicable settlement
Former militant leader and founder of the defunct Movement for
the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), High Chief Government
Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has said he would soon appear
before the Federal High Court to answer case of fraud leveled against
him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The ex-warlord also dismissed as untrue that he has concluded plans
to wage war against the federal government saying that he is committed
helping the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to succeed.
Tompolo stated this in a statement issued by his media adviser and
consultant, Mr. Paul Bebenimibo on Thursday while responding to an
allegation by his colleague in the Niger Delta struggle, Mr. Africanus
Ukparasia popularly referred General Africa from Bayelsa State that
Tompolo was behind recent bombing of oil installation in the region.
A copy of the statement made available to The AUTHORITY, however did not indicate when he would appear before the court.
He prayed the Federal government for amicable settlement of the
issue emphasizing that his resolute to keep the oath he avowed to when
he unconditionally accepted amnesty during President Musa Yar’Adua’s
regime.
The statement said, “As he has stated in several occasions, he will
appear in court at the appropriate time as his lawyers are working
towards that.”
“Tompolo has no reason to bomb pipelines because of EFCC case, he knows he is innocent”, it added
Tompolo stressed that, “Let it be known to Nigerians and the entire
World that Tompolo will never wage war against the Federal Government
as he has sworn in 2009 when he accepted the Presidential amnesty
declared by late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.”
It added, “He (Tompolo) has kept faith with Nigeria. He has
promised to work with the present administration unconditionally, and he
stands by that declaration.
“He was seriously troubled by the recent pipeline bombing incident,
because he has provided security for these pipelines even when the
government refused to pay him. And so, he could not have been the one to
damage same pipelines.
“As regards acquisition of speed boats for war, it is the biggest
lie of the year, as the military is also aware of the boats and pick-up
vans he purchased in 2011 for the surveillance of oil facilities as he
was working hand in hand with the military then.
“Tompolo is a man of peace and he is poised for the development of
the coastal Niger Delta region. He prays that this matter be amicably
resolved so that everyone will know that he always put his people above
his person gains.”
He explained that he had earlier before the multiple attacks on oil
installations in the region raised an alarm that some persons believed
to be members of the All Progressives Congress from Bayelsa and Delta
States plot to destroy national assets, especially oil pipelines in the
Niger Delta as a result of the outcome of the 2015 governorship election
of Bayelsa State.
The former militant leader further, And that they will do this and
points accusing fingers at him, to further worsen his ordeal in the
hands of the ruling APC Federal Government. And true to his fears, these
set of APC chieftains that joined the party immediately after the
presidential election of 2015,were the first people to accuse him of
bombing the pipelines to divert public attention.
“These new APC members who the former chairman of the party, Chief
Bisi Akande,described as parasites, also threatened to cause problem in
the Niger Delta region if the pipeline surveillance contract in Delta
State already awarded to Messers Ocean Marine Solution is not re-awarded
to them.
“This is a clear testimony of their involvement in the bombing of
the pipelines. Since then, we have all seen their roles in misleading
the military and the general public.”
Dasuki releases images of sophisticated weapons acquired under Jonathan (PHOTOS)
Dasuki releases images of sophisticated weapons acquired under Jonathan (PHOTOS)
The immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has spoken of how the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan facilitated the acquisition of hitherto elusive weaponry in the
last one year and recovered many local governments that had been occupied by Boko Haram terrorists.
dasuki2Sambo, who has been a subject of media focus since his homes in Abuja and Sokoto were invaded by operatives of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) the same
week he left office on the eve of Eid -Fitri 2015, named some of the
deciding acquisitions to include Alpha jets, APCs, MRAP vehicles,
advanced artillery pieces, assorted arms and ammunitions, highly
sophisticated surveillance drones, T72 and carried out modification of
F7 supersonic jet fighters.
dasuki4Dasuki told PRNigeria that “The armored tanks have comprehensive NBC protection system, just as we deployed Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles that
we bought and could withstand improvised explosive device (IED) attacks
and ambushes. The vehicles had protected our troops from the land mine
threats.
dasuki3“We are glad that we also provided assorted Armoured Personnel Carriers to transport troops to the battlefield. They are armed for self-defence and to provide protection from attacks from shrapnel and small arms fire.
“All these were acquired in the last one year after years of frustration by Western powers who denied us of the equipment and sabotage our efforts to acquire same from other sources which are reasons for some delay in delivery.”
dasuki5According to him, some other arms already paid
for by the previous administration are due to be delivered soon. “It was unfortunate that some elements are frustrating the efforts as we even had to query some suppliers for delay in delivery of arms and ammunitions,” he added.
dasuki6The former NSA disclosed “we utilised some of these equipment to recover more than 22 local governments under Boko Haram terrorists and ensured that Shekau did not disrupt the 2015 election as he had threatened. Not only did we ensure that the elections were peaceful, Shekau has never spoken to threaten anyone again since then.”
Responding to critics of past administration on security issues, he said: “In attempt to rubbish individuals for whatever reasons, political or otherwise, we should be careful not to rubbish sensitive institutions and their personnel that might still be in active service.
dasuki7“It is unfortunate that some elements hide under the cover of anonymity in the media to rubbish some of the sacrifices we made. They should the take the courage to come out publicly by identifying themselves with their baseless allegations. ”
The immediate past National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has spoken of how the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan facilitated the acquisition of hitherto elusive weaponry in the
last one year and recovered many local governments that had been occupied by Boko Haram terrorists.dasuki2Sambo, who has been a subject of media focus since his homes in Abuja and Sokoto were invaded by operatives of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) the same
week he left office on the eve of Eid -Fitri 2015, named some of the
deciding acquisitions to include Alpha jets, APCs, MRAP vehicles,
advanced artillery pieces, assorted arms and ammunitions, highly
sophisticated surveillance drones, T72 and carried out modification of
F7 supersonic jet fighters.dasuki4Dasuki told PRNigeria that “The armored tanks have comprehensive NBC protection system, just as we deployed Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles that
we bought and could withstand improvised explosive device (IED) attacks
and ambushes. The vehicles had protected our troops from the land mine
threats.dasuki3“We are glad that we also provided assorted Armoured Personnel Carriers to transport troops to the battlefield. They are armed for self-defence and to provide protection from attacks from shrapnel and small arms fire.
“All these were acquired in the last one year after years of frustration by Western powers who denied us of the equipment and sabotage our efforts to acquire same from other sources which are reasons for some delay in delivery.”
dasuki5According to him, some other arms already paid
for by the previous administration are due to be delivered soon. “It was unfortunate that some elements are frustrating the efforts as we even had to query some suppliers for delay in delivery of arms and ammunitions,” he added.
dasuki6The former NSA disclosed “we utilised some of these equipment to recover more than 22 local governments under Boko Haram terrorists and ensured that Shekau did not disrupt the 2015 election as he had threatened. Not only did we ensure that the elections were peaceful, Shekau has never spoken to threaten anyone again since then.”
Responding to critics of past administration on security issues, he said: “In attempt to rubbish individuals for whatever reasons, political or otherwise, we should be careful not to rubbish sensitive institutions and their personnel that might still be in active service.
dasuki7“It is unfortunate that some elements hide under the cover of anonymity in the media to rubbish some of the sacrifices we made. They should the take the courage to come out publicly by identifying themselves with their baseless allegations. ”
Peterside promises Governor Wike virile opposition
Peterside promises Governor Wike virile opposition
– The Rivers state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dakuku Peterside promised virile opposition to Governor Nyesome Wike.– Dakuku Peterside promised to do his best for the peace and development of Rivers state.
– The Supreme Court in its January 27 judgement upheld the election of Governor Nyesome Wike.
The APC governorship candidate in Rivers state, Dakuku Peterside speaking with journalists recently in Abuja.
The APC gubernatorial candidate in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Thursday, January 28, promised to creatively offer help to the government of Wike, through the provision of virile opposition, Leadership reports.
Reacting to the January 27, 2016 judgement of the Supreme Court, which upheld the election of Wike, he promised to do his best for the peace and development of the state.
His words: “Consequently, we shall do our best to work for the peace and development of Rivers State and all who reside in it. We shall creatively offer our help to Governor Nyesom Wike. We will provide a virile opposition, serving as a mirror for the conscience of government, in the interest of Rivers people.
“When encouragement is needed towards a just and proper course of dealings, we will offer our commendation to the government. Conversely, we will constructively express objection to policies and actions we consider inimical to the overall interest of Rivers people.
It is our hope that Governor Wike and his team will appreciate the suggestions and proposals that would be made in the interest of Rivers people. If we sometimes sound strident, he should pay heed to the message of passionate and zealous Rivers people rather than dismiss the messenger.
Peterside further noted that it was important to allow the country’s electoral process to be subject to the decision of antidemocratic elements, especially those who deploy their personal armed groups to molest and kill voters.
“Although we have accepted the Supreme Court verdict, it would be remiss of me not to point out that this is also an opportunity for our people to engage in deep introspection on the electoral process. Beyond party affiliation, must we continue to allow the electoral process to be subject to the whims and caprices of anti-democratic elements, especially those who deploy personal militia to molest and even kill voters.?
“Those who hold the electoral umpire captive or compromised; and thus generally prevent electoral outcomes reflective of the will of the voters, as envisaged by law? It is understandable that an attitude of cynical expediency in some politicians may inevitably conclude that “the end justifies the means.
“However, those who are governed by such a cynical mentality need to be reminded that a huge moral burden would perpetually sour such temporary “victories”. Like the myth of Sisyphus, it is surely a backward slide in our political evolution. Let us think deeply please,” he said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 27 upheld the election of Governor Nyesom Wike, thus, validating the result of the April 11 poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a swift reaction, Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, on Thursday, January 28 called on its members in the state not to be dismayed by the Supreme Court judgement upholding Governor Nyesom Wike’s election. The state’s party chairman, Dr. Davies Ikanya, who made the call in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, stated that the party would soon take its place in the political sphere of the country, and described the Appeal Court judgement as a temporary set back.
BREAKING!!! Olisa Metuh regains freedom
BREAKING!!! Olisa Metuh regains freedom
The embattled National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, has regained his freedom. Metuh is facing trial over alleged N400 million fraud.
Supreme Court verdict: APC leaves Wike to God
The Rivers state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), in its
first reaction to the victory of Governor Nyesom Wike at the Supreme
Court has said it will continue to give responsible opposition in the
state despite receiving the news with mixed feelings.
The party in a statement signed by its state Chairman Dr. Davis Ikanya, recalled that the struggle to retrieve the mandates of its candidates, including that of the governorship candidate, hijacked in the 2015 sham elections, led to various rulings by the election petition tribunals and Appeal Courts, which annulled and ordered for the rerun elections for 22 State Assembly positions out of 32, all 3 Senatorial seats and 12 out of 13 House of Representatives seats.
“Ordinarily, such large-scale annulment should have logically led to upholding the annulment of the governorship election as pronounced by the Tribunal and the Appeal Court. Unfortunately, the earlier concurrent decisions of the governorship election petition tribunal and that of the Appeal Court annulling the election of Governor Nyesom Wike, was upturned by the Supreme Court of Nigeria yesterday. While we are neither applauding nor condemning the decision of the apex court, we can only give thanks and adoration to God Almighty whose wisdom surpasses that of man.”
The APC thanked all its candidates in the race for Senatorial, House of Representatives and Rivers State House of Assembly rerun elections and urged them to remain steadfast and resilient and work hard alongside the party to ensure that they win all the forthcoming rerun elections.
The party said it appreciates its leadership at all levels for showing uncommon courage, resilience and unity since inception to date.
“Same appreciation goes to our esteemed and loyal followers who have resisted impunity, temptation and enticement to remain resolute in the service to the APC. It is our belief that whatever appears to be a setback now is only temporary as we will soon re-assert our pride of place in the political milieu of Rivers State and Nigeria. It must surely end in praise!”
Alluding to violence that characterised the Governorship election, the APC said: “We call on our members across Rivers state especially survivors of those who lost their loved ones before, during and after the 2015 electoral violence that the justice we sought to put a closure to their pains and losses, though denied us by man, will still be granted by the ultimate judge, God Himself. He will prove that those who paid the ultimate price did not do so in vain because he is the God of justice.”
The APC reassured that it will continue to play the role of a responsible opposition party in Rivers State by protecting the peoples’ common interests and provide the bridge between the people and the APC federal government.
To those who recently, defected to the party, APC, Dr Ikanya urged them to know that they made the right decision as they work together to create and enhance a working synergy that will transcend the present times in service to our people.
APC Chairman urged all members of the APC in Rivers state “to remain calm, focussed and ready for the task ahead of us as party leaders and supporters at our various units, LGAs and the state. In all things, they should continue to give God all glory and adorations as that which is ahead is greater than that behind us.”
The Supreme Court had on Wednesday, January 27 upheld the mandate of the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, thus, validating the result of the April 11 poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The apex court set aside judgments of both the Rivers state governorship election petition tribunal and that of the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal, which annulled Wike’s election.
According to Justice Kekere-Ekun who delivered the lead verdict, three separate appeals that were filed by Wike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and INEC, were meritorious.
The party in a statement signed by its state Chairman Dr. Davis Ikanya, recalled that the struggle to retrieve the mandates of its candidates, including that of the governorship candidate, hijacked in the 2015 sham elections, led to various rulings by the election petition tribunals and Appeal Courts, which annulled and ordered for the rerun elections for 22 State Assembly positions out of 32, all 3 Senatorial seats and 12 out of 13 House of Representatives seats.
“Ordinarily, such large-scale annulment should have logically led to upholding the annulment of the governorship election as pronounced by the Tribunal and the Appeal Court. Unfortunately, the earlier concurrent decisions of the governorship election petition tribunal and that of the Appeal Court annulling the election of Governor Nyesom Wike, was upturned by the Supreme Court of Nigeria yesterday. While we are neither applauding nor condemning the decision of the apex court, we can only give thanks and adoration to God Almighty whose wisdom surpasses that of man.”
Rivers APC says it will leave Wike to God after the Supreme Court upheld his victory
The APC thanked all its candidates in the race for Senatorial, House of Representatives and Rivers State House of Assembly rerun elections and urged them to remain steadfast and resilient and work hard alongside the party to ensure that they win all the forthcoming rerun elections.
The party said it appreciates its leadership at all levels for showing uncommon courage, resilience and unity since inception to date.
“Same appreciation goes to our esteemed and loyal followers who have resisted impunity, temptation and enticement to remain resolute in the service to the APC. It is our belief that whatever appears to be a setback now is only temporary as we will soon re-assert our pride of place in the political milieu of Rivers State and Nigeria. It must surely end in praise!”
Alluding to violence that characterised the Governorship election, the APC said: “We call on our members across Rivers state especially survivors of those who lost their loved ones before, during and after the 2015 electoral violence that the justice we sought to put a closure to their pains and losses, though denied us by man, will still be granted by the ultimate judge, God Himself. He will prove that those who paid the ultimate price did not do so in vain because he is the God of justice.”
The APC reassured that it will continue to play the role of a responsible opposition party in Rivers State by protecting the peoples’ common interests and provide the bridge between the people and the APC federal government.
To those who recently, defected to the party, APC, Dr Ikanya urged them to know that they made the right decision as they work together to create and enhance a working synergy that will transcend the present times in service to our people.
APC Chairman urged all members of the APC in Rivers state “to remain calm, focussed and ready for the task ahead of us as party leaders and supporters at our various units, LGAs and the state. In all things, they should continue to give God all glory and adorations as that which is ahead is greater than that behind us.”
The Supreme Court had on Wednesday, January 27 upheld the mandate of the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, thus, validating the result of the April 11 poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The apex court set aside judgments of both the Rivers state governorship election petition tribunal and that of the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal, which annulled Wike’s election.
According to Justice Kekere-Ekun who delivered the lead verdict, three separate appeals that were filed by Wike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and INEC, were meritorious.
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