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I Was Detained Because I Bless Nnamdi Kanu – Fr. Mbaka

May 6, 2021

Fr. Mbaka

By Anthony Ijeomah, Enugu


The Controversial Enugu Based Catholic Priest, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has disclosed that his 24 hours ‘disappearance’ was an incarceration by the Enugu Catholic Bishop, Most Rev Callistus Onaga, whom he accused of conniving with others to detain him because he spoke favourably about the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Mbaka said he was only released because the adoration faithful protested his unexplained disappeance.

Mbaka who spoke late on Wednesday at his adoration ground after regaining freedom, practically accused the authorities of the Enugu Catholic Diocese of Mastermind.

He said he was kept incommunicado by the Bishop, whom he further alleged planned to keep him for 30 days.

He said a lot of issues were presented against him after which the Church leadership, led by Bishop Calistus Onaga told him that he would remain indoors for one month, a period that would allow him pray and meditate over his activities.

Mbaka said he requested to be allowed the opportunity to come and address his parishioners after which he would shut down, “but they said no. I also begged them to allow me send another priest to come and celebrate mass for you today, they said no,” he told the parishioners.

He said Bishop Onaga upon seeing the protest over his predicament allowed him to go.

Mbaka the church was strong against him for blessing Nnamdi Kanu.

“Are you the owner of my mouth? You can’t tell me who to bless? If you are not happy that I blessed someone, you have your own mouth, you can curse the person.

“They didn’t treat me in a pastoral way and I was asking am I being punished for what?

“They said it was a meeting, but even before I reached the Bishop’s house, conclusion has already been made. What happened to me was like the day I was shot on the road.

“Unfortunately for them, even before the meeting, a woman was already going around bragging that the Bishop will call me for a meeting, and that I was going to leave my house here for 30 days, and that after the 30 days, I would be sent to Rome, and Adoration ministry will be closed.

“In a time and cases like this, don’t give me a punishment that will cause troubles for us because I’m not alone.”

Mbaka said that another thing presented to him was his recent criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Government.

“I cannot hate my brother because of some people who hatred is in their genes,” Mbaka said.

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BREAKING: Mbaka reportedly missing – Ohanaeze raises alarm, warns FG

May 5, 2021

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, on Wednesday raised the alarm over the whereabouts of the fiery Enugu priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka.

The cleric of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, has been in the news after he asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign.

This was followed by a revelation by the presidency that he was attacking Buhari because he was refused a contract.

Ohanaeze Youth Council has now claimed that the priest was missing.

In a statement issued by the President-General of OYC, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he said Mbaka was last seen on Tuesday, adding that every effort to trace him had failed.

“We have it on good authority that his aides have neither seen nor heard from him since Tuesday.

“Calls put to his mobile line have also remained unanswered; this has now prompted us to issue this alarm as we would not take it lightly should anything untoward happens to him.

“We are giving the Federal Government 48 hours to produce the priest, else they should be ready to face Igbo youths. They were dining and wining with him all along and now that he told the truth, they are no longer comfortable with him.

“Let nothing happen to Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka. It will not be in anybody’s interest,” the group warned.

Meanwhile, DAILY POST reached out to close aides of the Catholic Cleric, but they declined comment, noting that the picture was not clear yet.

“Today is the Wednesday programme, ‘E no dey again’, if he doesn’t officiate, it will then be clear that something is wrong,” one of them said.

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INSECURITY: Southern Governors Holds Summit

Southern govs hold virtual meeting over insecurity, to meet again in Delta next week

May 5, 2021

Disturbed by the insecurity challenges facing the country, governors from the Southern part of the country under the aegis of Southern Nigeria Governors Forum, on Tuesday, met to discuss the state of the nation.

The meeting, which was called at the instance of governors Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and David Umahi of Ebonyi State, was held virtually.

The three governors who are Chairmen of the South-West, South-South and South-East Governors’ Fora respectively, convened the meeting as a response to the worsening insecurity in the country.

At least 15 of the 17 governors from the southern part took part in the virtual meeting, They included Ekiti state governor who doubles as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), David Umahi (Ebonyi), Godwin Obaseki (Edo) and Lolo Cecilia Ezeilo (deputy governor of Enugu State representing the governor).

Others were: Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Emmanuel Udom (Akwa Ibom), Okezie Victor Ikpeazu (Abia), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos).

The governors, who called for commitment and unity in addressing issues that affect the country, particularly in southern Nigeria, stressed the need to put the country first in the face of the trying times.

Though the full details of the outcome of the meeting were still sketchy but as part of the governors’ resolution, they agreed to meet in Asaba, the Delta State capital, next week to harmonise positions aimed at dousing tension in the country.

However, a source close to one of the governors from the South-South said although the meeting was long overdue, the move by the three governors was commendable.

According to the source at the meeting, the governors took turns to narrate their experiences, individual efforts at finding lasting solutions to the security challenges.

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‘Igba Boi’ Model of Igbo Apprenticeship System Adopted By Harvard Business Review

Igbo Business Model Known As Apprenticeship System Finally Approved By Harvard Business Review

This is a business model created by the Igbo as a traditional means to create wealth for everyone, whether are poor or rich.

The Republican News has written a lot about this business model which are now envied by the rest of the world and caused the top Ivy university like Harvard University to take a look at it.

Now, it has been approved for business review by the school.

The world has been mesmerised how this model of business can create so much wealth in the midst of poverty and make millions extremely rich.

This is a great news for the Igbo of Africa, though the economic system in their country Nigeria is very antagonistic towards them, they have used this business model to become the economic backbone of the country.

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NEW GOVERNMENT: “A New Nigeria Is Born”- Senator Rochas Okorocha (Video)

May 5, 2021

Rochas Okorocha

Former Imo State governor and the incumbent senator representing Imo west senatorial district, senator Rooch Okorocha said the new Nigeria, which will look after the interests of all regions where peace and justice are guaranteed, is achieved by enthroning a people- centered leadership.

Okorocha urged Nigerians not to give up hope but to remain strong and committed to a united country adding that the country’ s sleep capacity will be revitalized for the benefit of society under the new Nigeria.

Okorocha made this statement while speaking to selected journalists in Abuja, to mark Labor Day celebrations this year.

He said what the country is currently facing in terms of insecurity, hunger, poverty, and unemployment can be overcome when Nigerians are encouraged to believe in their jobs.

According to him, Nigerian workers have sacrificed and continue to make great sacrifices in building a prosperous country, but they will still reap the same benefits.

However, he urged staff to continue to show a spirit of nationalism, by putting national unity and stability first.

Rochas stated; ” We must look forward to a new Nigeria where everyone will be accommodated regardless of religion, race, and social status, Nigeria will put the people first, where workers will be proud to work for their country.

” We can achieve this if we all remain resolute and committed to the goals of a united Nigeria.

” I salute the stubbornness of the Nigerian workers who continued to sacrifice without being paid. We must all be driven and motivated by patriotic fervor and the belief that a New Nigeria is about to be born” .

The Senator also came up with solutions on how to deal with growing uncertainty across the country. It mandated the government to involve all regions in finding a lasting solution to the security challenges.

Okorocha said that although the government and security personnel, especially the Nigerian Armed Forces, were making great sacrifices to restore peace, the people needed to be in one place.

He added that injustice was part of the long- running causes of insecurity and divisive violence, stressing that until all issues of discrimination against Nigerians were resolved, they will be no progress on this fight.

His statement read; ” Nigeria can overcome the security challenges that exist very quickly and vigorously if all regions of the country are determined.

” The people we call robbers, terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminals live among the people, protected and treated as heroes and protectors because people feel abandoned by the government.

” But if this practice is reversed, if every Nigerian is given a sense of belonging, the spirit of nationalism will spread to everyone

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Security operatives raze another IPOB leader’s family house

May 5, 2021

By Sophie Eze, Onitsha

There was pandemonium in Umuneke-Nta in Isiala Mbano Local Council of Imo State, following heavy sporadic gunshots in the community by suspected joint security operatives.

The Guardian gathered that the security operatives invaded the community, yesterday, in search of a notorious leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Thaddeus Ekechukwu, popularly known as ‘Moputu’.

There was pandemonium in Umuneke-Nta in Isiala Mbano Local Council of Imo State, following heavy sporadic gunshots in the community by suspected joint security operatives.

The Guardian gathered that the security operatives invaded the community, yesterday, in search of a notorious leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Thaddeus Ekechukwu, popularly known as ‘Moputu’.

It was also gathered that the target, husband to a police officer and father of five grown-up children, who is in his late 50s, was seen around the community even till the night before the incident.

An indigene of the community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “The security personnel were fully armed. They drove in over seven security vehicles, including an armoured vehicle. They wore jackets with police boldly written on their back. Also, their vehicles were inscribed with ‘FBI-R’”

The source further said that the security team arrived in the community around 1:00 a.m. and laid ambush around Moputu’s house in attempt to apprehend him.

“But after the long waiting and searching, they couldn’t see him. Some said he disappeared immediately he sensed danger.
“Possibly in anger around 8:00 a.m., the policemen set the family house on fire in the presence of his brothers and other family members.

“The fire also destroyed many property, including a big generator, fridge, brand new motorcycle, among many others.

“Unfortunately, most of these property, including the house, do no belong to Moputu. They belong to his elder brother, who only accommodates him and his family in it.”

“After that, they continually shot in the air and left the community through Amaraku axis. There is no casualty because I think they are only after Moputu.

“The incident has put the people in serious fear because they don’t know if the security operatives will return and what may be their next line of action.”

MEANWHILE, when contacted, the state Police Command Spokesperson, Orlando Ikeokwu, said he was yet to know about the incident. He promised to get back but as at the time of filing in this report, he was yet to react.

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BIM -MASSOB condenms attack on Uwazuruike

May 5, 2021

By Emmanuel Nnadi, Owerri

The leadership of the Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) and the Movement for Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra’ (BIM-MASSOB) have condemned the attack on its leader and founder of the organisation, Ralph Uwazuruike, by the Eastern Security Network (ESN) of Nnamdi Kanu’s Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

MASSOB-BIM said that the latest attack on the Igbo activist has justified the organisation’s earlier position that the proscribed leader of IPOB was not genuinely and firmly fighting for Biafra.

A statement signed by the MASSOB-BIM Director of information and Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), Chris Mocha, warned the perpetrators of violence to have a rethink, adding that taking up arms, murder and burning military formations will not lead anywhere but will endager the lives of our Igbo youths.

Mocha said that Kanu allegedly sending members of the ESN to attack and kill Uwazuruike at his Owerri residence was to provoke BIM- MASSOB members to resort to violence. This, he said, will ultimately failed

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Ndigbo In Europe, America Sponsoring Nnamdi Kanu To Destabilize Southeast– BIM-MASSOB Leader

Ralph Uwazuruike

Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, leader of the Biafra Independence Movement and Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (BIM-MASSOB), says accusations that the incessant attacks in some parts of the Southeast are being masterminded by insurgents from the Northeast of the country are unfounded.
Rather, he said Igbo youths living overseas are behind the crises and the zone.

Biafra Times recently reported that the Ohanaeze Youth Council, in a press statement, accused insurgents from the Northeast of masterminding the increasing attacks in the Southeast parts of the country.

Conversely, Uwazuruike, while addressing the World Igbo Congress European Branch (WICE) during its virtual meeting on security situations in the Southeast, said ‘the only insecurity in the land is the one that is being sponsored by Ndigbo in diaspora’.

According to him, “Some Ndigbo in diaspora, especially America and Europe, are sponsoring the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to destabilise Ala-Igbo with his constant illusionary Fulani herdsmen’s attacks.”

In a release by Uwazuruike’s special assistant on social media matters, Comrade Emma N. Nnadi, which was made available to our correspondent in Aba today, the founder of MASSOB said, “We don’t have any security problems here. The Southeast is the most peaceful zone in Nigeria. The only problem we have in Igbo land is from our people in diaspora, mainly America and Europe, because they are the people from foreign land telling us that Fulani people have taken over the entire Southeast; that Fulani are inside bushes and rivers in the Southeast.

“All these are false propaganda. They are all lies because BIM-MASSOB, as an organization, is on ground. BIM-MASSOB is in every family in Igbo land. There is no family in Igbo land you will not get a member of BIM-MASSOB, and our security members are writing and submitting security reports on a daily basis about whatever happens in their areas, and we analyse such reports. But you people will be in America and Europe, and will be telling the gullible people in Igbo land that Hausa/Fulani people have entered our land, this and that are happening in Igbo land.

“If Hausa people enter Igbo land with trailers and so what? Check how many Igbo people in their thousands that stream to the North and West on a daily basis. If Hausa people, about three or four enter Igbo land, the entire world will be disturbed unnecessarily because some people have taken such propaganda as their business. They eat with such propaganda, and they are ready to be creating crises in the Southeast. But those that are creating that, none of them reside in Southeast and Nigeria.”

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“Nnamdi Kanu Sent His Unknown Gunmen To Kill Me” – Ralph Uwazuruike Reveals

May 4, 2021

By Emmanuel Nnadi, Owerri

The leader and Founder Biafra Independence Movement and the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, BIM-MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has accused the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu of “sending unknown gunmen to kill him”.

In one of his recent videos published online, Uwazuruike said his security men gallantly repelled the unknown gunmen.

However, Uwazurike in the video said he is using the opportunity to remind Kanu that he trained him, brought him up, and all the Odeshi that his unknown gunmen are using, he taught him how to go about it.

He also reminded Nnamdi Kanu how he single handedly sponsored his wedding.

According to Uwazuruike, he gave Nnamdi Kanu #450,000 to do his wedding.

He noted that during Nnamdi Kanu’s wedding, he asked for Security from his sister who is currently with the Nigerian police. She provided enough security. but despite this, his men came to the venue and abducted Nnamdi Kanu without a gun.

He revealed that Kanu was in detention for five days, where he was taught to respect his elders but he still hasn’t learnt a lesson.

Uwazurike stated emphatically that Nnamdi Kanu is a NOBODY but a tool in the hands of the enemies of Biafra.

That Nnamdi Kanu only had one attack in his family house and ran away.

Uwazuruike said he has had numerous attacks and is still staying in the country

He said Nnamdi Kanu doesn’t have the interest of Biafla at heart.if not, why would he think of attacking him, Uwazurike who started the Biafla struggle about 40years ago?

He said “Nnamdi Kanu is feeling like the C in C because he has some efulefu’s following his command, I’m sorry for the recruits”.

He dared Nnamdi Kanu to come down to Nigeria and stay anywhere he so wishes, he will ensure that his men bring Nnamdi Kanu before him

He noted that the unknown gunmen are now known gunmen confessing all over the Internet.

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SAD: Uwazuruike’s Aid On Media ‘Elder Mocha’ Losses Brother


May 4, 2021

By Sophie Eze, Onitsha

Personal Assistant to the Leader and Founder of Biafra Independence Movement and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (BIM-MASSOB), Chief Dr. Ralph Uwazuruike on Media Matters, Elder Chris Anierobi Mocha losses senior brother.

According to Elder Chris Mocha who confirmed the death of his senior brother to us said that, “My Elder Brother Mr. Edwin Nnalue Mocha died on Saturday 1st of May, 2021 after a protracted illness and had been deposited at Iyienu Specialist Hospital (Mortuary), Ogidi in Idemili lGA, Anambra State”

He also noted that the date of his burial will be communicated to us in due time.

Rest in Peace Edwin Nnalue

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