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  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has threaten to sue the media house that attributed an article on IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and Biafra agitation to him. This follows an official rebuttal by his media office. His camp said: “What started as the handiwork of mischief makers and their sponsors bent on tarnishing the reputation of the Waziri Adamawa was first noticed on chat rooms. “But having found its way on the website of a reputable newspaper which obviously fell victim to the evil work of the scammers, the media office of the former Vice President is compelled to respond and to state as follows: “That the article in circulation is unknown to Atiku Abubakar or Atiku Media Office; That His Excellency Atiku Abubakar never signed any opinion article with that title in circulation; “That this is the handiwork of evil people and their cowardly sponsors aimed at soiling the reputation of Atiku Abubakar and his political standing; “That this signposts a wicked and deliberate plot

    BEIJING, China - North Korea’s most important ally, China has ordered the closure of all North Korean companies in the country and joint ventures with Chinese firms to close within 120 days.  The move comes after the latest round of UN sanctions imposed on September 12. The round of sanctions came after the UN Security Council voted unanimously to ban North Korean textile exports and cap fuel supplies following the North's sixth nuclear test earlier this month. Deciding to suffocate the Kim Jong Un-led regime, by cutting off key supplies, experts believe China might be increasing the risk of a North Korea war. The rare move to strangle Kim Jong Un's regime was announced by China's commerce ministry on Thursday. It said that the businesses would have to be shut by January. So far, China has been reluctant to take punitive measures against North Korea due to trade agreements and political ties. As per the latest UN sanctions, textile exports were banned and fuel

  Zambia Head coach believes he side have it takes to cause the Super Eagles an upset  The Chipolopolo sits second in the Group B with seven points The all important game will be played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, October 7, 2017 Head coach of the Zambia national football side Wedson Nyirenda believes that his team have what it takes to cause an upset for the Super Eagles in Uyo and qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Second place, Zambia will need to beat group B leader, Nigeria in order to tie on 10 points with the Super Eagles with a game to play for both teams. Nyirenda stated that Zambia are prepared for to match whatever the Super Eagles throw at them on October 7 in Uyo. "No matter the tricks that Nigeria will want to use (against us), they will not sway us from the aim of booking a ticket to the World Cup," declared the coach, whose nickname is 'Wada'. Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has released a 23 man squad to face the

  The cost of business registration in Nigeria is now cheaper and its process simplified to enable small entrepreneurs register their businesses  According to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), with the Company Registration Portal (CRP), any member of the public could now register businesses on-line at the comfort of their homes and offices  Registrar-general, Corporate Affairs Commission announced this in a statement by Head, Public Affairs, CAC, Mr Godfrey Ike  The registrar-general, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr. Bello Mahmud, said on Tuesday, September 26, that the cost of business registration in Nigeria was now cheaper and its process simplified to enable small entrepreneurs to register their businesses. Muhmud disclosed this while addressing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Clinic.  He said that with the Company Registration Portal (CRP), any member of the public could now register businesses on-line at the comfort of their homes and offices.

 FRESH facts have  emerged revealing the reasons state governors in the South East geo-political zone outlawed the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, before the Federal Government acted in the same manner. one of the governors and another eminent leader of Igbo extraction that the action was taken to save the zone from being consumed by the attendant crisis generated by IPOB’s activities. The governors’ action, it was learnt was also made inevitable by Kanu’s failure to heed the counsel of Igbo leaders against continuing with his separatist agitation. Kanu was said to have turned a deaf ear to several entreaties by both political and non-political leaders of Igbo extraction, thereby creating an atmosphere of fear across the region. Specifically, IPOB’s activities had already begun taking a toll on socio-economic activities across the South East and other areas where they operated. In justifying their decision, the state governor said they were not unmindful of t

   While some Nigerians applauded the recent ban on IPOB by a Federal High Court in Abuja, many others condemned it   Activities of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra was proscribed by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, September 20   The southeast governors had on Friday, September 15, proscribed IPOB during an emergency meeting in Enugu. Mixed reactions have continued to trail the recent ban on activities of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, September 20.  The Federal High Court granted an order declaring the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a terrorist organisation following an order which was filed by Abubakar Malami, the attorney-general of the federation on Wednesday, September 20.  While reacting to the ban imposed on IPOB, Balling Odinma said: "It's really funny because this government is really clueless. Did they know that if they declare IPOB a terrorist group that the world would want

  Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned against military operation in the southeast The former president said he would like to meet with Nnamdi Kanu He said President Muhammadu Buhari should also try to meet with him Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the Operation Python Dance in the southeast region will not solve the problem of agitation. The former president in an interview with Newsweek noted that military engagement was not the solution to the problem but dialogue. There has been unrest in the region between members of the Indigenous People of Biafra led by Nnamdi Kanu and soldiers and Obasanjo argues that it is better to handle the situation diplomatically. Obasanjo called on President Muhammadu Buhari to meet with Kanu before the social unrest degenerate into a full blown war. He said: “Those who fought the war in Biafra will not want to fight any other war. I fought in the war. It’s an unfortunate war. I don’t want to see another war. “The heavy boot is not the so

  Following the ban on activities of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra governors of of the southeast region have been mandated to ensure compliance of the ban in their states  The governors appealed to President Buhari to withdraw troops from the southeast  They also reinforced their desire for the restructuring of the country after buttressing their commitment to a united and indivisible Nigeria  The governors also insisted that the November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra must hold The governors of of the southeast region, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other stakeholders on Friday, September 15, after a two-hour meeting arrived at the decision to ban activities of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), led by Nnamdi Kanu.   The meeting was attended by governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Dave Umahi, Okezie Ikpeazu, and Willie Obiano. Imo state was represented by Eze Madumere, the state's deputy governor.  The meeting also had in attendance Chief Nnia Nwodo, p

  The Oodua People’s Congress has condemned the ongoing Operation Python Dance campaign of the Army The group stated there was no national security threat in Umuahia to warrant such display of force, and urged the government to be cautious as the tense situation may dissuade foreign investors from putting their money into the country The group challenged the federal government to prove its sincerity by restructuring the country as it stated that Nigeria’s most serious challenges would be solved by restructuring The Nigerian Army’s ongoing Operation Python Dance campaign in the south-east, has been condemned by the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC). According to reports, the group made its comments in a statement signed on Thursday, September 14, by its publicity secretary, Yinka Oguntimehin. Describing the campaign as an “obvious attempt to arrest the growing influence of the Nnamdi Kanu led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),” the group stated that instead of employing military ta

The Nigerian Army on Sunday said its personnel fired warning shots to disperse hoodlums who lobbed stones and broken bottles against them during a procession in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The Army was countering the account of Mr. Kanu, which had said soldiers stormed his residence in the Abia State capital, killing and injuring occupants in a bid to attack the separatist activist.  “The attention of 14 Brigade Nigerian Army has been drawn to fictitious news going round especially on the social media that troops have invaded the home of Nnamdi Kanu and killed three persons. “This is far from the truth. Rather, it was a group of suspected IPOB militants that blocked the road against troops of 145 Battalion while on show of force along FMC-Word Bank Road in Umuahia town, Abia State at about 6.00-6.30pm, today. They insisted that the military vehicles would not pass and started pelting the soldiers with stones and broken bottles to the point of injuring an innocent female pass

Danny Drinkwater's long-awaited transfer away from Leicester City is complete after Chelsea announced his arrival on Thursday. A fee was not disclosed, but a statement on Leicester's website revealed that the Foxes received a club-record fee. Rob Tanner of the Leicester Mercury reports that Chelsea may have paid up to £35 million to complete the transfer of Drinkwater, who signed a five-year contract with the Blues. "I'm delighted to be a Chelsea player and can’t wait to get started," he said. "It has been a long journey to get here but I am very happy and am looking forward to helping the club win more trophies." The deal was confirmed during the final stages of a frantic deadline day for Chelsea that was full of drama for the defending Premier League champion. Before announcing Drinkwater's arrival, Chelsea looked poised to sign Ross Barkley from Everton. However, Barkley reportedly had a change of heart after completing a medical at Chels

  Liverpool have officially announced the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal  He has made 198 appearances for the Gunners since joining them from Southampton in August 2011 Oxlade-Chamberlain rejected a move to Chelsea as he was not interested in playing at wing-back Photos have emerged showing Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain in Liverpool colours after completing his move from Arsenal. The player had undergone medicals at St- Georges-Park while on international duty with England. Photos of the player in Liverpool colours have made the rounds on social media with Twitter user @Ste_Halliwell11 one of the first to share photos of the player in Liverpool colours Liverpool agreed a £40m deal to sign the childhood Liverpool fan with his deal having previously been confirmed by the player's management team. The 24-year-old was expected to join Chelsea on Tuesday but rejected a move as he did not want to play at wing-back. However the player prefers a move to Liverpool

 Nnamdi Kanu met with south-east governors at the Enugu government house for a four-hour meeting   The IPOB leader insisted that the Anambra governorship election will not hold  He said the Biafra Secret Service was meant to protect Igbo people Nnamdi Kanu has reportedly insisted that he is not backing down on his earlier call that there will be no election in the south-east region starting with the scheduled Anambra election. Earlier reported, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) met with south-east governors in Enugu Government House on Wednesday, August 30. Also in attendance was His Royal Highness, Eze Israel Okwu Kanu, the father of the IPOB leader. The Guardian reports that during the four-hour meeting, the governors tried to convince Kanu to drop his Biafra agitation to no avail. They also tried to convince him to allow the Anambra governorship election hold but that he resisted their pleas. A source reported that Kanu “remained hell-bent” on having th

  Chelsea's's negotiations for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente have reached an advanced stage, sources close to the Welsh club told ESPN FC's Peter O'Rourke. Llorente is reportedly eager to reunite with manager Antonio Conte, who worked with the Spanish poacher at Juventus in 2013-14. The Blues were poised to sign Llorente in the January transfer window, but nothing materialised. The Swans apparently want to secure a replacement - likely in the form of Manchester City's Wilfried Bony - before allowing Llorente to leave. The 32-year-old would have to settle for fewer minutes at Stamford Bridge, where club-record signing Alvaro Morata is Conte's clear starter upfront. Michy Batshuayi is also an option off the bench. Llorente's 15 goals - including a stoppage-time brace to steal three points against Crystal Palace in November 2016 - helped Paul Clement's side avoid relegation last season.

Gabon 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Most Valuable Player, Christian Bassogog, has declared that the Indomitable Lions’ 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo is a must win the Camroonians. Cameroon are second in Group B on two points, four points adrift of leaders the Super Eagles who have six points. In third position are Zambia who have one point while Algeria also on one point are bottom of the group. China-based Bassogog, who is part of coach Hugo Broos’ 23-man squad for the double header against the Eagles, said the Lions must do everything possible to secure the three points in Uyo. “Nigeria are a strong team,” Bassogog told FIFA.com. “They have very good players and many of them are playing in Europe. But we must defeat them if we are to maintain our qualifying hopes. We should take the game to them. We need to fight to defeat them. “These are matches I want to win. We are not in an ideal position but these are qualifying games for the W