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IPOB: South East Mothers Forum Condenms Sit -in Order.
IPOB: South East Mothers Forum Condenms Sit -in Order.
Insists Kanu is Not Ibo…
Following media reports that the self acclaimed leader of IPOB ,Nnamdi Kanu has given an order to the effect that every citizen in the South East should remain indoors on May 30, the SMF has taken a swipe at the order, insisting Kanu is a fugitive and coward whose heritage is in doubt.
The group in a press release on thursday signed by it’s national coordinator Mrs Rose Emeka said no Ibo son would threaten the peaceful existence of her people and take a step further to sabotage their economic livelihood .
“We are Ibos, our identity is business , we are industrious, our children are born with that trait, how then would one man sit somewhere out of the country and dish out threats and ultimatum to our corporate existence and economic survival?” Mrs Emeka queried.
” As mothers we are sometimes worried about the motive of Nnamdi Kanu, but it is important that we do not sit on the fence so as not to let the younger ones tow his ignoble paths”
The group said, it wondered why a man that so much believes in Biafra could not come back home to lead the agitations.
“You need to come to the South East and feel the misconceptions implanted by this man, he takes delight in discord, violence and disintegration , now he has moved a step further to even threaten our economic livelihood and education of our children.
“Who is Nnamdi Kanu and his children? Can he issue such statements in the country that is indulging him? This is sheer wickedness and absolute senselessness and must be resisted.
” We are calling on our children and Nigerians to disregard such calls, as they amount to nothing other than self glorification of a coward”
The group said it has confidence in the security agencies to maintain law and other in the south east region and urged people to go about their normal routine.
“We are losers if we submit to the shenanigans of this character, he is not our blood, no son of Ibo blood and heritage would take the path of self destruction and foist it on his own people” Mrs Emeka maintained
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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