ECHOES OF 1966: Ojukwu Betrayed Awolowo With The Civil War - Ayo Adebanjo

ECHOES OF 1966: Some Igbos are lying over Awolowo’s civil war role

• Warns: North will not give power back to South in 2023

By Dapo Akinrefon, Deputy Regional Editor, South-West
CHIEF Ayo Adebanjo is a staunch Awoist, loyal to the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. In this interview, Adebanjo narrates the origin of the crisis in the Western Region, the rift between Awolowo and the late Samuel Ladoke Akintola and how Awolowo prevailed on former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (ret.), to fight civil war. Excerpts:

BBNaija: Tacha Kneels Down To Apologise To Biggie

Biggie, on Sunday, issued a second strike to housemate Tacha for disrespecting authority.

Tacha was issued the strike after Biggie played videos of her disobeying the house rules.

Big Brother gathered the housemates in the lounge and played several videos of Tacha’s disrespect to authority and fellow housemates.

Biggie also said Tacha undermined the world of Big Brother. Tacha had two weeks ago received her first strike for provocation.

Wadume: Picture Of The Turbaning Of The Notorious Kidnapper

Retaliation: Nigeria Slashes Visa Fees For US citizens

Barely 24 hours after the US authorities increased the cost of visa application for Nigerians under a tit for tat policy, FG has announced a reduction in the amount payable by citizens of the U.S seeking Nigerian visas.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, said the FG has approved a reduction in visa charges payable by United States citizens from $180 to $150.

In a statement, the US consulate in Nigeria had said America was “reciprocating” the extra visa fee the Nigerian government charges its citizens. The consulate had explained that the extra cost would be applicable to only those whose visa requests were granted.

40 Honda Dashboard Warning Lights And What They Mean

There are many warning lights that can illuminate on your Honda car dashboard. These warning lights can come on as a result of one issue or the other.

These dashboard warning lights illuminate to easily get the attention of the driver about something not being right in the car.

The colour of the warning light that comes up on your Honda dashboard could be green, yellow or red.

Ahmadu Bello University Students Kidnapped Along Abuja-Kaduna Road

Three final year students of the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria have been kidnapped on Abuja-Kaduna expressway. The students were said to be on their way to school when the vehicle they were traveling in, was attacked by their abductors.

The Abuja-Kaduna road is notorious for being a flash-point of kidnappings.

Uber Driver Injures Lady's Breast, Breaks Her Phone In Lagos

A beautiful lady booked an uber last week, the driver used his car key to crash her breast, broke her phone and tore her dress just because she told him to follow the traffic light.

She went to the uber office to report but they denied him of been their driver. She wrote;

I booked this Uber on Saturday around past 2am. This man used his car key to crash my Breast and also he broke my phone just because I told him to follow the traffic light. I went to Uber office and they deny him of them been their driver. Pls help me search for this man

How Bashir Magashi Stole From Nigeria. Now, A Minister In Buhari’s Cabinet

As a top army officer holding command position, he abused public trust and was caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Realizing that he had been boxed into a tight corner, with clear evidence of guilt laid bare before him, the officer sang like a canary as he confessed his thievery of public fund.

Sullen and distraught, he begged authorities, offering to forfeit more than two-thirds of his loot hidden in a secret bank account offshore, those familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES.

He did not want to be prosecuted or publicly humiliated over the matter. His traducers empathized with him, accepted his offer, secretly reprimanded him and allowed him the freedom to enjoy the remainder of his loot in peace.

Austrheim Sinks: Disaster At Sea, Sad Day For Nigerian Businessmen & Travellers

At least three people died after a ferry belonging to Cameroon’s shipping company Achouka sank off Cameroon’s Atlantic coast Sunday evening, according to local authorities.

About 200 passengers were on board the ferry, which left neighboring Nigeria and was heading to Tiko wharf in Cameroon’s Southwest region, a Cameroon navy official who preferred not to be named said.

Minimum Requirements Of Becoming A Professor In Nigeria

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Holding the academic rank of professor is no child’s play in Nigeria. There are certain minimum requirements expected to be fulfilled for such a person to be promoted to the professorial rank.

The hurdles towards that are among the most rigorous around and is in line with minimum standards obtainable in older university systems outside Africa.

In this post, EduCeleb.com presents details of that, as is currently obtainable in the Nigerian University System.

Photos from Ronke Odusanya's Naming Ceremony In The United States Of America

About a week ago, Nollywood actress, Ronke Odusanya welcomed her first child in the U.S. and the naming ceremony held last weekend in America in line with islamic rites.

The actress and her man, Saheed Aranmolate otherwise called Don Jago christened the child Oluwafifehanmi, Fareeha, Olamiposi.

See more photos from the naming ceremony below...

Nigerian Turns Bundles Of Dollars Into Daughter's Bed, Nigerians & Presidential Aide Reacts (Pix)

A video of an Igbo man asking his baby daughter to march on bundles of dollars as he turns dollars into her bed has got Nigerians talking!!!

In the video, the man placed his cute baby daughter on the bundles of dollars and asked her to lie on money and match it that her father has gotten lots of money. He spoke in Igbo language.

Viral Photo Of A Baby Born With Birth Control Implant On The Head

A viral photo of a baby born with a birth control implant on the head has Twitter users amused.

In the photo, the newborn baby is seen with the implant, which was meant to stop the mother from getting pregnant, stuck in his or her hair.

US Embassy Blocks Visa Interview Dates In Nigeria Until Further Notice

Nigerians can’t get US visa appointment dates despite payments

*Travel agents charge desperate applicants N100,000
*Student visa application fee now over N200,000

Nigerians applying for visas to the United States are currently in a fix as they cannot seem to get appointment dates for interviews, The PUNCH understands.

This is despite the payment of visa fees and other charges which range from N58,000 to N200,000.

BBNaija: Khafi Cries As Gedoni Is Evicted

Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate, Khafi broke down in tears after her most loved housemate, Gedoni was evicted from the show this evening.

Khafi broke down and started crying when Gedoni was asked to exit the reality television show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

Bishop Oyedepo says your destiny is dependent on your commitment to God not on your energy on sweat

Clergy man David Oyedepo said he is a living testimony to the truth that a person's  destiny is dependent on God not on their hard work.

Queen Nwokoye Celebrates Oluchi, Her Daughter's 1st Birthday (Photos)

The A list actress took to her Instagram page and poured praises on her daughter, Oluchi on her birthday as she turns one.

Recall she gave birth to a beautiful daughter last year. 

She captioned it " I cannot thank God enough for his blessings. This time a year ago, you made your grand entrance and my life has never been the same again. Nothing compares to the joy and laughter you bring to us. May God continue to bless you, guide and protect you. May you be a blessing to us and the whole world. We love you. Happy birthday to my boss baby.. my small madam.. the one who has my mumu button and know how to press it well".. 

G7 wives stroll through a flower-filled garden in Biarritz... while Boris Johnson's girlfriend Carrie Symonds stays at home in the UK

The G7 wives (left to right) Akie Abe, wife of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Chile's First Lady Cecilia Morel, Jenny Morrison, wife of Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Brigitte Macron, Malgorzata Tusk, wife of European Council President Donald Tusk, Adele Malpass, wife of World Bank President David Malpass and Melania Trump walk in the garden of the Villa Arnaga, House-museum of Edmond Rostand, during a visit on traditional Basque culture in Combo-les-Bains

Looking relaxed and pleased in each other's company, Mayor Jean-Marie Iputcha took the glamorous ladies on a whirlwind tour of the village of Espelette, near to where the summit is taking place. But conspicuous by her absence was Boris Johnson's beau Carrie Symonds, who is understood to have not been able to make the trip due to work commitments. Melania Trump is understood to have scouted the area in June, to prepare for the gastronomic and cultural tour in the village which is 20 miles into the Pyreness foothills. The area is most famous for its dried red peppers called Piment d'Espelette. The ladies strolled through the picturesque village, also known for its stunning scenery, and posed outside a number of local shops, and traditional Basque houses. (pictured left to right, US First Lady Melania Trump, the wine shop owner, Mayor Jean-Marie Iputcha, Brigitte Macron, wife of Emmanuel Macron, Akie Abe, wife of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Malgorzata Tusk, wife of European Council President Donald Tusk, Jenny Morrison, the wife of Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Chile's First Lady Cecilia Morel.

David Beckham shares a smooch with wife Victoria and leaps into the water with daughter Harper as the family soak up the sun on Elton John's yacht

The Beckhams continued their epic summer of travels on Sunday as they enjoyed a day on Elton John's lavish yacht in the South Of France. Sporting star David, 45, enjoyed a rare show of affection with wife Victoria, 44, as they shared a sweet smooch in the sunshine (top right).

PM warns chances of leaving the EU with a deal are now 'touch and go' as he tells Tusk that UK will not pay £39bn divorce bill without one and Donald Trump says he's the 'right man' for the job

Boris Johnson warned Donald Tusk today that Britain will not pay all of the £39 billion Brexit divorce bill if there is a No Deal split on October 31 as the two men met for showdown talks in Biarritz (bottom right). The Prime Minister made clear to the president of the European Council that Brussels may get just £9 billion - or even as little as £7 billion - 
if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement at the Halloween deadline. Speaking immediately before the meeting, Mr Johnson told ITV: 'If we come out without an agreement it is certainly true that the £39 billion is no longer, strictly speaking, owed.' Pictured main, clockwise from top: President of France Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and U.S. President Donald Trump - who today called Mr Johnson the 'right man' to take the UK out of the EU.