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Anambra 2017: IPOB Plans Impersonating Military to Kill Civilians
Chevron contributes US$5m to Global Fund to reduce HIV infections in Nigeria
Pension: Stanbic IBTC pays N279bn to retirees in 11 years
Naira stabilises as overnight rate falls on liquidity injection
How 41 items FX restriction boost local investment -CBN
Lessons from Benue floods
Obiano comes out tops in a surprisingly good Anambra election debate
Nigeria holds key to West-African single currency- ECA
Nigeria is unmasking citizens online at record levels but there are no rights yet

World Headlines

$6.2M Patek Philippe and 2 More Watches Comprise 4/5th of $10M Christies ‘Only Watch 2017’ Auction – Forbes
18 weird but useful kitchen gadgets you might not have yet – Business Insider
2017 Internet Of Things (IoT) Intelligence Update – Forbes
2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 4Matic – Forbes
22 organizing ideas to make a small kitchen space feel larger – Business Insider
5 details you may have missed on Sunday’s episode of ‘The Walking Dead – Business Insider
60,000 Join Far-Right March on Poland's Independence Day – Yahoo
A top Democratic lobbying firm caught up in Mueller’s Russia probe is on the verge of shutting down – Business Insider
Abdul El-Sayed’s Celebrity Commencement Chat With Bill Clinton Led To His Candidacy – Forbes
Acting DHS chief denies White House pressured her to rescind immigration protections – Business Insider
Agile Transformation’ Time To ‘Rehumanize’ The Business – Forbes
Amazon’s India rival is making a smartphone – CNN
Apple ‘Black Friday’ 2017: Confirmed iPad, iPhone, MacBook Deals – Forbes
Brand New Frontman Jesse Lacey’s Responds To Sexual Misconduct Allegations – Huffington Post
Brand New Frontman Jesse Lacey's Responds To Sexual Misconduct Allegations – Yahoo
Brazilian GP: Sebastian Vettel cruises to victory – CNN
Car Rental Companies Turning Corner Or Driving To Disaster – Forbes
Carrie Underwood Recovering After Breaking Wrist In Fall – Huffington Post

Tribune

2018 budget: Lagos-Ibadan, Enugu- P/H, Abuja- Lokoja, Kano-Maiduguri roads get priority
N6trn revenue leakages: Reps demand evidence of remittances by SHELL, MOBIL
Kogi conducts competency test for public schools teachers
Anambra guber: Ohanaeze replies IPOB, insists election must hold as schedule
Udom vs Ekere: Unending feud towards 2019
Remembering Saro Wiwa and Ogoni nine
Between Borno Assembly and Senator Ali Ndume
Nigeria’s Pay TV Market: New entrants, stiffer competition, same status quo
Nigeria’s forex reserves will hit $40bn mark if’ ‘Emefiele
2018 budget: Counting on luck to stimulate growth

Punch

FG flies Ekwueme abroad for treatment

Military stops admission of combatant female cadets
Obasanjo is boss of bosses, says Jonathan
Ganduje buys N208m noodles, others to empower tea sellers
You are morally bankrupt, Presidency replies Lamido
How DPR, CBN diverted $950m oil royalty Reps panel
SERAP wants Okorocha probed over Zuma, Johnson-Sirleafs statues
Dont release Paris loan refund to Aregbesola, pensioners tell Buhari
Im thankful Jonathan sacked me, says Farida Waziri
No record of treaties signed by Nigeria, says FG

The Nation

Police probe Wike, Amaechi bloody clash

Lagos to shut tax defaulting firms

Banking with tears ‘ Tales from e-payment customers

Borno diaries (2)

Army sets up board to probe shooting, death of officers at Chibok

PDP chairman: Governors battle ex-governors, others

CBN sets clearing rules for banks

Anti-graft war: Buhari okays 2, 250 job slots for EFCC

Ailing Ekwueme flown abroad

Govt didn’t spend N700m on mines portal

APGA urges Fed Govt, others to follow due process

Senate to publish names of firms in alleged N30tr scam

Vanguard

Amnesty programme for repentant militants ‘ Ondo Govt
Maina: I want open trial or nothing ‘ Malami
Harmattan: NCAA alerts pilots, others over weather hazard
PDP Govs in night meeting at Enugu
Lawmaker donates furniture to schools
EKWUEME: FG not bearing cost of treatment
Public disturbance: Court discharges Onikoyi prince, 3 others
AFC signs Zambia as member country
Group back Lagos gov on LGs exco appointments
I’ll resist moves to manipulate judicial process ‘Wike

Thisday 

S’West Comes into Play as APC Yoruba Leaders, PDP Mull Options
FG Unfolds Fresh Plans for Niger Delta Devt
Nigerian Banks Still Cautious About Loan Disbursement
Ikoyi Billions: Whistleblower Will Be Paid This Month, Says Adeosun
Port Harcourt, Lagos Airports Rated Among Worst in the World
Boss Mustapha: May His Tenure be Smooth
DSS Blames Military, Security Agencies for Proliferation of Firearms
Senate to Publish Names of Companies Involved in N30tn Import-Export Scam

Guardian

Lagos targets third largest economy by 2020, Africa’s mega city in 2025
Gunmen kidnap Asaba-based businesswoman in Delta
UN, WHO team up to protect health from climate change
Liberian President, Sirleaf partners Rochas Foundation College of Africa on 2030 vision
Presidency flays Lamido’s criticism of Buhari’s anti-corruption fight
Sub-Saharan Africa needs information to help address its infrastructure challenges
Melaye, JDPC tackle Bello over budget irregularities
Youths move to alter nation’s leadership structure
Exoskeleton helps kids with cerebral palsy walk
Financial worries may massively raise heart attack risk

BusinessDay

Major institutional funds own 7.4% of Nigeria banks valued at N334 bn
Proposed 2018 budget silent on subsidy
Consumer firms gross margins rebound from recession lows
Nigeria mustn’t gloat over modest progress on ease of doing business
Analysts predict Seplat will pay dividend next year
How collapse of key industries affects Nigerian economy
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers pays over N279billion to retirees
FG to launch Kaduna Dry Port of over 29,000 TEUs in December
NACCIMA applauds NB plc’s commitment towards growing Nigeria’s economy
Forgo Battery canvasses support for local manufacturers

SPORTS

49ers Earn 1st Win of Season with 31-21 Victory over Eli Manning, Giants – Bleacher Report
African Footballer of the Year 2017: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang profile – BBC
Agent Claims ‘Several Clubs’ Chasing Evra, Rules Out Italy Return, After Marseille Exit – Complete Sports
Akwa Utd coach lands Eaglets job – Punch
All Blacks hooker Coles could be out for up to six months – BBC
Allen Hurns Leaves Locker Room in Boot, on Crutches After Suffering Foot Injury – Bleacher Report
As NFL Civil War Brews, We Must Ask: Who Should Fans Root For – Bleacher Report
ATP World Tour Finals 2017 Results: Sunday Tennis Scores and Updated Schedule – Bleacher Report
Balogun dedicates Eagles’ success to Ikeme – New Telegraph
Barcelona Transfer News: Latest on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Top Rumours – Bleacher Report
Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Samuel Umtiti and Ferran Torres – Bleacher Report
Benzema: Sex tape affair could be reason for France exile – Goal
Besiktas Lining Up Ex-Chelsea Striker as Replacement for Cenk Tosun After Spurs Begin Talks – FTBpro
Brazilian GP: Sebastian Vettel cruises to victory – CNN
Brett Hundley Played Through Hamstring Injury in Win vs. Bears – Bleacher Report
Brussels riot after Morocco World Cup qualifier win – Daily Trust
C.J. Beathard Suffers Thumb Injury in Win vs. Giants – Bleacher Report
Case Keenum Throws 4 TD as Vikings Move to 7-2 with Win over Redskins – Bleacher Report

ENTERTAINMENT

#MTVEMAs2017: Full list of winners – Linda Ikeji
“I am the luckiest girl in the entire world” – Modern Family’s Ariel Winter celebrate one year anniversary with her boyfriend, Levi Meaden – Linda Ikeji
(Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo welcomes baby girl with girlfriend – Miss Petite
16-year-old girl kills her newborn by shoving a rock down her throat – Linda Ikeji
2Face celebrates his wife ,Annie Idibia as she turns a year older – Miss Petite
3 year old boy shoots 1 year old sister to death – Miss Petite
Actress Accuse Yemi Solade Of Demanding S*x From Her For A Movie Role And He Responds – Information Nigeria
Actress Yvonne Nelson shows off her massive baby bump on the cover of Wow magazine! (photos) – Information Nigeria
AFRIMA 2017: Simi wins Songwriter of the Year at music award ceremony – Pulse
AFRIMA 2017: Tiwa Savage wins Best Female Artist in West Africa at music award ceremony – Pulse
AFRIMA 2017: Wizkid is biggest winner, takes home 3 awards – Pulse
AFRIMA 2017: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage named best in West Africa – The Cable
AFRIMA 2017: Ycee wins Best African Hip-hop Artist at music award ceremony – Pulse
AFRIMA; Akon, Sophy Aiida, Salif Keita Arrive Lagos – Information Nigeria

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Tinubu Refused To Honour Our Agreement To Release Nnamdi Kanu After Election– Kanu’s Brother

Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has said they had an agreement with President Bola Tinubu for the release of his elder brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Emmanuel disclosed that he had the pact with Tinubu’s son, Seyi, in Abuja before the 2023 presidential election.

Disclosing that the meeting had the blessing of the president, Emmanuel, however, lamented that Tinubu has refused to honour the pact by releasing his elder brother and the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS dungeon in Abuja, Nigeria.

According to him, it was agreed that IPOB would not bycott the polls on the condition that Tinubu would release Kanu if elected President.

Prince Emmanuel expressed disappointment that nearly two years after the emergence of Tinubu as President, his brother (Kanu), has continued to languish in detention despite the fact that the presiding Judge, Justice Binta Nyako, had since recused herself from the matter.

He said it was disappointing that those who claimed to be honourable, failed to keep their words.

The statement read:”Before the last election, I received a message from an ex-governor that Seyi the son of President Tinubu wanted to see me. I agreed to meet with him on the condition that the overriding priority and hence the fulcrum of our discussion will be the release of my brother. The meeting was held in Abuja in the presence of another individual whom I asked along to witness the deliberations and if need be provide independent verification should the need arise.

“Seyi confirmed to me that his father sanctioned the meeting and that I should consider any agreement we reach as binding on the then candidate Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Justice Binta Nyako Steps Down From Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, As He Fearlessly Scolds Her For Disobeying Supreme Court’s Judgment

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“In good faith we agreed that I shall relay the outcome to my brother to reinforce the long held tradition of IPOB not interfering with the conduct of elections, either through boycott or any other form of civil disobedience. This understanding was duly communicated to my brother and he reaffirmed his commitment not to stop the elections or order any boycott.

“When President Tinubu as a candidate visited Owerri during his campaign, he too reiterated his commitment to facilitate the release of my brother if elected. We took his public statement as a tacit reaffirmation of the understanding I reached with his son Seyi.

“At the end, IPOB did not call for election boycott despite having the capacity to do so. IPOB also made sure that discordant voices urging election boycott were overcome because election boycotts would not reflect well on the reputation of a global movement that prides itself on adherence to democratic tenets.

“It therefore, defies logic that nearly two years after President Tinubu assumed the mantle of leadership in Nigeria, my brother is still in detention despite not having any charge against him. It’s been over three months now that Justice Binta Nyako recused herself from the case yet no new judge has been assigned the case.

“This is on top of the fact that Appeal Court had earlier discharged him of the sham charges and ordered his release which the previous regime of Buhari declined to obey.

“Supreme Court determination that his bail ought not to have been revoked has been ignored by the courts and the government. The latest insult is that Abuja courts of all persuasion are no longer willing to determine the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on merit but are rather relying on ludicrous and inapplicable technicalities to stall the timely determination of his cases.

“The truth is that Nigerian courts cannot, will not and do not have both the substantive and procedural jurisdiction to try him. His detention is without the backing of any known law in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world.”

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Yakubu Gowon At 90, Tributes And Reactions

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General Yakubu Gowon (Nigeria's Former Head of State)

The recent 90th birthday tributes to the Nigeria’s Former Head of State, who led Nigeria to war in defence of its unity against the young Biafra Republic between 1967-1970, General Yakubu Gowon, have attracted various reactions, condemnations and affirmations across the country.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Gregory Peter Obi, was among other Nigerians who wrote glowing tributes to the Former Nigeria’s Head of State who presided over what is adjudged as the second worst genocide in world’s history, after the Hitler’s Holocaust against the Jews in Nazi Germany.

Below is the full read of Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute:

“I am privileged to join other Nigerians of goodwill to celebrate a highly respected leader and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday anniversary.

“In a time of hate, you stood for love. At a time of strife, you stood for peace. At a time of division, you stood for unity.

“Your life of service to our great nation, Nigeria, stand as one of sacrifice, leadership, and unity.

“Your steadfast commitment to preserving the peace and sovereignty of Nigeria during a challenging period in our history will forever be remembered and revered.

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“Your exemplary leadership and statesmanship remain an inspiration to younger and many generations of Nigerians.

“As we celebrate this milestone, I pray that God continues to grant you good health, wisdom, and the grace of true fruitfulness.

“May your legacy continue to guide us as we strive to build a more united, prosperous, and just Nigeria.

“Happy 90th birthday, Sir. -PO”

However, BARR Malcolm OMIRHOBO reacted in contrast to the glowing tributes accolades given to the Former military ruler, blaming the war of aggression led by Gowon against Biafra on his “poor and weak leadership style, youthful exuberance and immaturity.”

Barr. Malcolm accused Gen. Yakubu Gowon of “refusal, failure or negligence to stop the senseless killings of Igbos and their look alike throughout Nigeria, especially in the North, by civilians and members of the armed forces.”

The outspoken lawyer also accused Gen. Gowon of refusing the Aburi Accord without any good reason.

Full read of his reaction:

“It is not true that South-East desire to secede that led to the Nigeria/Biafra War but rather it was Gowon’s poor and weak leadership style, colonial mentality, youthful exuberance and immaturity that led to the Nigerian /Biafran war.

“Gowon refused , failed and/or neglected to stop the senseless killing of the Igbos and their look alikes through out Nigeria especially in the North by civilians and members of the armed forces .

“He refused to provide funds to the Eastern Region Government to cater for the injured and displaced Igbos that ran to their home land for safety from all parts of Nigeria .

*Gowon without any good reason refused the Aburi Accord .

“For the records the Igbo fought in self defence.”

In response to Mr. Peter Obi’s tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, DR. MO (MOSES PAUL) wrote this:

“As usual, I called Mr. Peter Obi after seeing some of the responses to the tweet on Daddy Gowon, and I said, “Some people are not happy, Sir.”

“Mr. @PeterObi responded, “Mo, I have always told you, never to dwell on yesterday, to agonize over it, or remain unforgiving. We cannot be trapped by the events of the past. Instead, we must be grateful to God for today and look forward to tomorrow with hope.”

“I understand the negative comments, and I deeply regret the painful history that took place over 50 years ago, though I know little firsthand, only what I have been told. It is a sad chapter for many, including my own family. My father, unfortunately, lost his thriving business during that period and passed away, which remains a deep personal loss for me.”

“My comment today, however, was about General Gowon’s removal from office and the grace with which he has handled those difficult events. It wasn’t about the war itself. The focus was on the life he has led since his removal, and his remarkable ability to remain prayerful and steadfast in his commitment to Nigeria.”

“When I was governor, he visited my state, and we spoke as father and son. He even led a national prayer for Nigeria in my state. Our discussions were never about the war—we spoke about the future of Nigeria, and his concern was always for the country’s progress, not his past or the people who removed him from office.”

“PO Mr @PeterObi has always shared with me his deep respect and personal closeness to ‘Ikemba’ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. He regarded Ojukwu as a true hero, someone whose leadership and vision he admired greatly. @PeterObi’s loyalty to Ojukwu was resolute until his last days, and he took it upon himself to ensure that Ojukwu received a befitting burial, one that remains unmatched to this day, honoring his legacy with the dignity it deserved.”

“Mr. @PeterObi’s commitment goes beyond personal ties; he is determined to see a future that works for everyone. His vision for Nigeria is one of unity and progress, where the mistakes of the past do not hold us back or divide us. Instead, he believes in learning from history and building a better and greater future for generations to come.”

“Mo, tell me, is there any nation today that hasn’t faced civil war? From America to Great Britain, many have painful histories of war, yet they are not trapped by the past. Instead, they have forgiven, not forgotten, and used that healing to build successful futures.”

“People need to be closer to PO to truly understand how forgiving and loving he is. He is always looking ahead, desperately focused on building a better and greater future for all Nigerians irespective or tribe and religion and most importantly for the generations to come.”

-DrMo

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Uchechi Okwu-Kanu Showers Praises On Herself, Reveals What She Told Her Husband

“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!”

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The wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mrs. Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, has showered praises on herself, expressing her qualities as she wrote on Facebook, highlighting challenges and what she told her husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Uchechi, who was referencing a post made by someone “about protecting ‘me'” (her), stated that she doesn’t blow her trumpets “even in competition.”

Her choice of words and written expressions reveals deeper sense of hurt in the heart, outright self validation and defense, hopes of victory and taunting of the perceived foes of her family amongst others.

She described herself as a “one-man squad, “Virgo” a “Full Moon Virgo” and “one of the most powerful “Empaths you will ever encounter.”

Uchechi, whose husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is still being incarcerated in the DSS Headquarters in Abuja following his extra-ordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021, said that she is a “warrior” despite the fact that her husband is not “helping out in the family front.”

She pointed out that she had constantly told her husband (Mazi Nnamdi Kanu) that “those who spew hate on his children and wife” hates him.

Mrs. Okwu-Kanu emphatically said that she warned her husband of “these workers of iniquity but hey, we are where we are now.”

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“I just saw a post yesterday about protecting me but it eluded me before I could re-post it.
I am not vain, I do not blow my trumpets even in competitions!

“I just move in my aura of grace.
I am a #Virgo, a #FullMoonVirgo, and one of the powerful #Empaths you will ever encounter. I am that woman who walks into a room and every unconscious mind becomes conscious.

“The unconscious morons should study on the above hashtags first. Then I will go ahead to outline what my ‘personalities’ are about and who I am. They will write a full book on just one personality.

“My academic background and what I have achieved in my career journey over the years is not for show off.

“The things I do in my day to day life despite the challenges of not having my husband helping out in the family front, is what makes me a #Warrior.

“I work hard so I can look after widows and helpless children. I run an educational charity in the Sub-Sahara Africa for pupils from Nursery 1 – Primary 6 from my light-weight personal purse.
Everyday, I lift one or two people out from a place of pain, oppression, darkness and confusion through coaching and guidance. People learn consciousness and #ArtofLiving from me, everyday.

“Thank you my brother for that post and thank you all for standing by me. That’s the love you have for #NnamdiKanu.

“All my life, I’ve always fought for the oppressed & for myself.

“I am what ‘you know as one man squad’ – physically, psychologically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

“I fight for the oppressed women, men, and children especially. And all my life, no individual has ever fought me without gathering a group.

“Some would bring their cousins, their ancestors, even their own enemies to fight me yet, Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu has always stood tall in the presence of her enemies!
Ọkara mádu , ọkara nmuo! She who is of the waters, the Earth, the Sun and feeds off the Air. She who understands the rythym of the spirit dance called Sụrụgedé; she who understands the connotations of the 4 cardinal points of the earth, firmed within the 4 elements of the universe and the 4 market days of her Indigenous existence!

“I warned my husband of all these workers of iniquities but hey, we are where we are now!
But one thing they must understand is that their tittle-tattle is the absolute projection of their inadequacies, what they truly are and represent.

“I have a pending topic on the spiritual, psychological and emotional damage/impact of a mother’s adultery on their children and individual life of promiscuity – the reason these muppets are these damaged!

“I constantly told my husband that anyone who spews hate on your children and wife hates you. Period!

“I have never written about myself as this phase is not about me. At least, not yet.

“Those who sounded just like them in 2014 – 2017 eventually returned to the gutters where they came from. Some went into TV productions and talk shows. Ndị uchu!

“I am busy, fighting for the release of my husband #FreeNnamdiKanu and have no time to pay mind to these imbeciles who came from the lowest strata of the gutters. The lowest of the lows.

“People who are lower than the belly of a snake!
I am an Eagle, I soar high above mediocrity, pugnacity, impetuosity, impertinence and carnality. That is why none of you can keep your pained frustrations to yourselves.

“But like the snake you are, I will never come down to your harmattan taunted postern. I can never play in the mud with pigs because I abhor dirt.

“Rather, I will swoop down like the Eagle and take you to my realm. Swirl you 7 times and release you from the Air.

“My name is, Aha m bụ – Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu.

“I speak ‘consciousness’, for that, is the #ArtofLiving.

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