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Lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu leader of IPOB, have show appreciation to former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzo Kalu, for his effort, to negotiate for the release of his client Nnamdi Kanu. Read the letter below

Massive congrats to the couple. Banky W writes below... Dear Susu We crossed paths 2 or 3 times since 2012, but I wasn't paying enough attention. Destiny was staring me right in the face and I was too caught up in my own hustle and paper chase, to know it. In June 2015 however, God brought you my way again, and this time, I really SAW you. I was smitten by your grace, aura, and beauty. So smitten infact, that even though I didn't get to say a word to you that day (because you were seated far across the room), I immediately called my best friend @captdemuren and told him I'd found my next girlfriend. LOL. He laughed. I asked one or two people about you.. your manager Isioma, who I'd worked with previously, and then I did some research myself. Googled you, stalked your instagram.. the whole 9 yards, and the more I found out, the more you seemed like a breath of fresh air.  Now, I personally don't like being "hooked up"...

Recently released leader of the Indeginous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday had a meeting with some South East Senators. The meeting held in Abuja. Present at the meeting were Deputy senate President Ike Ekweremadu, Senator Theodor Orji, Senator Sam Egwu, Senator Abaribe, Senator Andy Ubah and others...

President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, has broken her silence on her husband’s health, amid growing concerns about the president’s fitness. Mrs. Buhari said the president’s health was not as “bad as it’s being perceived”. She said Mr. Buhari, who has missed key state meetings and functions in the last two weeks, and has not been seen in public, “continues to carry out his responsibilities”. The first lady made her comments on Twitter Tuesday night, using her verified handle, @aishambuhari. “I thank all Nigerians for their concern, love and prayers over my husband’s health status,” she began. “I wish to inform everyone that his health is not as bad as it’s being perceived. Meanwhile he continues to carry out his responsibilities during this period. She added: “As it may come to your notice, he is meeting with Minister of Justice and GMD of NNPC this evening. Long Live Nigerians, Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The wife of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has raised an alarm over what she said would be the consequences of their son’s forthcoming wedding to the daughter of the owner of Premier Lotto, Kessington Adebutu. Taiwo Obasanjo, in a letter to The Methodist Church of Nigeria, said the dates chosen for the wedding of Abraham Obasanjo to Tope Adebutu – May 11 and 13 – would precipitate untold misery for the country. “The two dates were chosen and compelled by Satan for them to lure unsuspecting numerous souls to a banquet of death, that will result in strange holocaust in our nation,” Mrs. Obasanjo said. “After the wedding, you will be hearing and seeing incidents of plane crashes, fire incidents, multiple road accidents, tankers and trailer killing people, cancers, diseases of kidney, liver, prostrate, eyes issues and diverse health problem causing strange death in people and the economy situation will worsen.” Mrs. Obasanjo’s letter comes weeks afte...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abuja decried the unsuccessful prosecution of high-profile corruption cases in Nigeria. Mr. Obasanjo expressed his displeasure while delivering the inauguration lecture of the Olusegun Obasanjo Good Governance and Development Research Centre, National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN. The title of the lecture was “Leadership, Governance and the Challenges of Development in Nigeria: The Way Forward.’’ He regretted that in spite of efforts by successive governments, corruption still posed a daunting challenge to the progress and development of Nigeria. “The lack of successful prosecution of high-profile corruption cases involving Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) is giving serious course for concern, both for Nigerians and the international community. “We must take away the proceeds of illicit enrichment and remove negative role models in our society. “I know that each arm of government has its responsibili...

President Muhammadu Buhari was absent at the start of Wednesday’s weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council. The meeting was still ongoing as at the time of this report, and the president could still join in. Today’s meeting started at exactly 11 a.m. and was presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The national anthem was followed by prayers from two ministers: FCT, Mohammed Bello, and Budget and Planning, Udo Udoma. Should the president not attend Wednesday’s meeting, it will be the third consecutive FEC meeting he would be absent from, amidst concerns about his health. Mr. Buhari on Tuesday met with the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Group Managing Director of the state oil firm, NNPC, Maikanti Baru. PremiumTimes