JUST IN: Mike Ozekhome Leads Nnamdi Kanu’s Defence Team As IPOB Leader Arrives In Court

January 18, 20220

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has unveiled Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) as the leader of the defence counsel for the IPOB leader. Kanu is expected to appear in court before Justice Binta Nyako today to resume the 15-count charge levelled against him by the Nigerian government. The IPOB leader arrived at the court by 7am amidst heightened security. It was gathered that security agents were asking for clearance before they allowed journalists and other lawyers to move closer to the court premises. As of the time of filing this report, the court had yet to commence sitting. “Yes, I’m now in the legal team and that’s why you’re seeing me in court,” Ozekhome said. Meanwhile, Ejiofor

BREAKING: Tears As Powerful Ex-President Dies

January 16, 20220

Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Mali’s former head of state has died on Sunday at his home in Bamako. Keita, who led Mali between 2013 and 2020 died around 9 am, a statement from his family revealed. “President IBK (Ibrahim Boubacar Keita) died this morning at 9am (GMT and local) at his home in Bamako,” a family member said. This information was confirmed by several family members. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, elected president of Mali in September 2013, was overthrown by the military in August 2020. The cause of death was not specified. Mali, a country already plunged into a serious security and political crisis since the outbreak of independence and jihadist insurgencies in 2012, has also been facing heavy sanctions from ECOWAS for a week. The

UK Suspends Walk-in Service For Visa Applicants In Nigeria

January 11, 20220

The United Kingdom (UK) has “temporarily suspended” its flexi appointment service for visa applicants in Nigeria. The service allows the submission of applications during the opening hours of the visa application centre (VAC) or before and after the applicant’s scheduled appointment date. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday. The UK said the decision to suspend the service is for the safety of customers. “To protect the safety of customers waiting outside of our Visa Application Centres, the Flexi Appointment (walk-in) service has been temporarily suspended. You will not be able to book one of these appointments online or by turning up at the VAC,” the statement reads. “If you have already paid for this service (before 10 January) then you can still

BREAKING: Tears In Nigeria As Fomer-Interim Leader, Ernest Shonekan Dies

January 11, 2022January 11, 20220

Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan GCFR, has died at the age of 85 on Tuesday morning. Shonekan served as Nigeria’s Interim Head of State of Nigeria from 26 August 1993 to 17 November 1993. He began his role in 1993 after President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida resigned as Head of State following the events of the June 12 elections. An Interim Government was constituted and Shonekan was sworn into as leader of the transitional government towards a third Nigerian republic. The transitional government was overthrown in a coup led by General Sani Abacha in November 1993. More details soon.

“Age Is Telling On Me, Working 8 Hours A Day In The Office Is No Joke” – Buhari Cries Out

January 7, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari says age is telling on him for working eight hours in the office daily. He said when he leaves office in May 2023 he would like to join his contemporaries that are already in retirement. President Buhari stated this in an interview with Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) aired Thursday night. Asked how he felt clocking 79 recently, the president said, “Yes, I think COVID-19 has come to my rescue in the sense that the amount of people that needed to see you has reduced. “And about my age, yes, I see my colleagues, they are now resting and I assure you that I’m looking forward to the next 17 months when I too would have to be less busy. “The age is

Video: Buhari Crushes IPOB’s Hope, Vows ‘He Cannot Release Nnamdi Kanu, Let Him Account For What He Has Been doing

January 6, 2022January 6, 20220

Pleas to grant leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu a presidential pardon, has been shut down by President Muhammadu Buhari. Though President Buhari had in November 2021 promised to consider the request of some leaders from the South East region to release Kanu who is facing treason charges preferred against him by the Nigerian Government, in an interview with Channels Television which was aired on Wednesday Janaury 5, the Nigerian President said Kanu must answer for his actions over the years, especially while he was out of the country. Accusing Kanu of abusing his administration while in Europe "as if he was not a Nigerian", the President said he won't be interfering in judicial responsibilities. He said; “Nigerians know that I don’t interfere

BREAKING: Tears In Nigeria As Former Chief Of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ishaya Iko Ibrahim Dies

January 5, 20220

Former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ishaya Iko Ibrahim is dead. A reliable source told Solacebase that the 18th Chief of Naval Staff died on Tuesday in Abuja, after a brief illness. Ishaya Iko Ibrahim was born on 19 September 1952, in Jaba local government area of Kaduna State. He was flag officer commanding Naval training command and Naval western command before his appointment as Chief of Naval Staff in August 2008. He Joined the army as a member of the 14th regular course. Details soon…

CAF Set To Increase 2021 AFCON Prize Money For Winner From $4.5 Million

January 4, 20220

Africa’s football governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF), has disclosed its desire to increase the prize money for the winner for the 33rd edition of its flagship competition, the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe, revealed this on Tuesday night at Yaounde, Cameroon during the draws for the 2021 AFCON. The President also confirmed that players of the country that wins the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations will receive separate prize money from that of the country. Motsepe said, “We want to increase the prize money and we are in discussions with sponsors because we have to show the world that African football is as good and amongst the best in the world. “One of the things we want

Thousands Of Women Accused Of Witchcraft And Executed 300 Years Ago Set To Receive Official Apology And Pardon From Scottish Government

January 2, 20220

Thousands of women accused of witchcraft in the 16th-18th centuries which led to their executions are set to receive official apology and pardons from the Scottish government. The people accused of witchcraft were mostly women and were leveled with allegations from cursing the king’s ships, to shape-shifting into animals and birds, or dancing with the devil, to a 'satanic' panic. Now, three centuries after the Witchcraft Act was repealed, campaigners are on course to win pardons and official apologies for the estimated 3,837 people tried as witches, of which two-thirds were executed and burned. This comes after a two-year campaign by the Witches of Scotland group, resulting in the passing of the member’s bill by the Scottish parliament to clear the names of

End Time Pastor Makes Female Church Members Strip Naked, Bathe Them In Basin During Crossover S, Service (Photos)

January 2, 20220

A Pastor has been seen in a live streamed video, carrying out a bizzare crossover ritual for his female church members. The Pastor was seen asking his church members to hurry up and come for the "holy bath". The church members stripped naked and were seen tying towels while being rubbed olive oil by another Pastor after the bath. The cleric also claimed that he got the directive from above and knows it might cause controversy even though he has no option than to obey the spirit. Local news platforms in Ghana reported that the Pastor engaged in the ritual to cleanse his members so they will be "holy and pure"'.