Its Media and Publicity Secretary Emma Powerful said the attacks were not carried out by operatives of Eastern Security Network (ESN).
He said: “The attention of IPOB has been drawn again to the fallacious and fabricated news that IPOB and ESN are involved in the attack of prison and police headquarters in Owerri Imo State.
“IPOB and ESN are known groups not unknown gunmen. ESN is in the bush chasing Fulani terrorists, why linking IPOB and ESN to this attack. IPOB and ESN were not involved in the attack in Owerri Imo State. and the recent attack on Onitsha Owerri road at Ukwuorji junction. It is not our mandate to attack security personnel or prison facilities.
“The Nigeria Government and her compromised media outfits should stop linking IPOB and ESN to the multiple attacks going on in Nigeria now. IPOB was formed on principle of peace and we are still in it. Unknown gunmen is a different people which we don’t know them and they not IPOB or ESN security outfit.”
Meanwhile, soldiers have taken over the Okigwe roundabout and road leading to the Correctional Centre diverting traffic flow. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has reacted to the burning of police headquarters in Imo state.
The jailbreak was made possible after unknown gunmen invaded the prison and blew up the facility in the wee hours of Monday.
They also razed the Imo Police Headquarters with vehicles parked in the premises.Reacting to the news, Kanu emphasised via his verified Twitter account that no soul deserves to be locked up in Nigeria’s prison.
The embittered IPOB leader stated that if insurgents such as Boko Haram and killer herdsmen that were arrested and freed can still roam freely in the country, nobody deserves to languish in custody.
Kanu tweeted“
If Miyetti Allah terror herdsmen & other murderous #Fulani groups, including Boko Haram insurgents, can be arrested, freed and rehabilitated by this neo-colonial Fulanised @NGRPresident, then no single soul deserves to be in any prison in Nigeria. If you know you know! #UGM.”
Rochas Okorocha
The Imo State Government has alleged that missing Nsu ceramic and tiles industry equipment were found in a warehouse that allegedly belongs to former Governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha which he intends to use to set up his own factory.
The Nsu Ceramic and Tiles Industry in Ehime Mbano was established by the administration of the late Sam Mbakwe, the first civilian governor of old Imo State.
The Nation reports that the state's Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Simon Ebegbulem, led a team to the warehouse located along Owerri/ Aba Road. Ebegbulem also said the equipment was stacked with other public-owned facilities. He named a molder as one of the items which, according to him, were looted for the establishment of a private ceramic and tiles company by Okorocha.
Ebegbulem while reacting to the discovery, said;
“The said 55-feet by 200-length warehouse is adjacent another warehouse where' the then Emeka Ihedioha administration discovered some public properties said to be owned by the state.
There was a time the administration of Hope Uzodimma raised the alarm on the equipment of Nsu Ceramic and Tiles Industries looted by the administration of Rochas Okorocha. That was after some patriotic citizens of the state raised the alarm on these looted Imo properties kept by the Okorochas along Owerri/Aba Road.
We followed up to find out the truth and with what we have seen in Okorocha’s warehouse, there is a plan by Okorocha to set up a ceramic factory with government-owned properties as a personal factory.
Information we have gathered from those guarding the warehouse is that sometimes, their (Okorocha’s) people come here to pick some items and sell them off.
However, some of the equipment we are looking for are here and we have come to take possession of the Imo properties and anybody we see here will blame himself. We have taken over the government properties for the good of Imolites based on their demands.
Some of the public properties discovered included equipment of the Nsu Ceramic and Tiles Industry set up by the then government of Sam Mbakwe as the industry established for Imo people have been personalized.
We also found street light equipment and their components, traffic light accessories, artificial tree plants were all found in the large warehouse owned by Okorocha.
Also, a molder from the Nsu tiles and ceramics and other components of the Nsu Ceramic and Tiles Industry were discovered to be in the warehouse and now we have taken over.”
Reacting to the allegation, Okorocha who represents Imo West Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate, said what the government recovered were mere cartons of tiles. In a statement released by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha said;
”It was interesting to read that what the Commissioner said they recovered were street light accessories and cartons of tiles. He didn’t even disclose how he arrived at the conclusion that those items were owned by the government”
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has stated that is not scriptural to preach against drinking of alcohol.
According to him, the scriptures only warned against drunkenness as he made biblical quotes to reveal that even Jesus drank alcohol.
He Wrote;
“Drinking alcohol is not a sin-Ecclesiastes 9:7. But drunkenness is a sin-Galatians 5:21. It is unscriptural to preach against alcohol. Christ Himself changed water to ALCOHOLIC wine (only the mentally lazy believe Christ turned water to non alcoholic wine)-John 2:7-10.
“Even in heaven they drink wine (Matthew 26:29). Wine is medicinal. (1 Timothy 5:23). In fact, Psalm 104:15 says God created wine to gladden the hearts of men. Scripture allows you use your tithe to buy alcohol, including spirits (Deuteronomy 14:26).
“Stop allowing yourself to be used for merchandise by men who impose their own laws on you and lie that it is the command of God. Emancipate yourself from religious bondage. Get your doctrine from Scripture, not tradition or church regulations. The Son has set you free. Don’t allow men keep you in bondage!”
Big Brother Naija season 2 reality stars, Uriel Oputa and Gifty have reconciled after two years of animosity.
Uriel took to Instagram to reveal that she reached out to Gifty via DM and she feels lighter for it.
She wrote: "After almost 2 years of not talking. I finally sent my @officialgiftypowers a DM I can't lie I feel so relieved im not cut out for war sha. sorry goes a long way!! shes a special one."
Omo our break up Pain me shaaaaa. I've missed out on so much!! we where' so close. pls don't ask me why we fell out ... I don't remember. 2021 positive vibes only!! Gosh I feel like a heavy burden has been lifted. Gifty of Life."
While the other housemates from the same season and even BBNaija host Ebuka reacted to the post, Gifty has not said anything yet. Actress and movie producer, Mercy Aigbe, is celebrating both the new year and her 43rd birthday today, 1st January 2021.
Taking to social media, the elated mother of two shared some stunning photos of herself to celebratethe special day.
Mercy Aigbe thanked God for keeping her alive writing;
ANUNIMORIGBA Father to you be all the Glory, Honor and Adoration!Glowing in God’s Unending Grace, Chapter 43”
Mercy Aigbe recently said she has not yet given up on love, despite her bitter marriage experience writing;
“I have not given up on love and I would never do that. A lot of people ask, ‘Mercy, are you going back to your husband, or remarrying’? The truth isthat I don’t even know. I am more focussed on my businesses, raising my children and acting career. Whatever will come after in terms of marriage and relationship, when I get to that bridge, I would cross it. As a filmmaker, I see myself as a sort of preacher because I believe movies are meant to be entertaining and educative.” Neo Akpofure has told an interesting story about how he ended the year on a great note despite starting it on a very low key.
Big Brother Naija star, Neo Akpofure has taken to Twitter to reflect on his life as the year comes to anend.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate explained that earlier this year, he was struggling to pay rent for a self-contained apartment, but he's ending the year by moving into ''his own house'' in Lagos.
He tweeted: "February this year, I was hustling to pay rent for my self-contain apartment. Last day of 2020, I’m moving into my house in LAGOS. OLUWA ON GUARD"
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora popularly called Cee-C has reacted to rumors she is dating Amen Rochas Okorocha, son offormer Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha.
The reality TV star debunked the viral rumors and claimed they are just friends.
Recently, social media became awash of the reality star being in a relationship with the former governor’s son.
The rumors began to look true after a video of both of them at a party emerged.Cee-C debunked this rumor in a Snapchat post posting a picture of herself and the former governor’s son with a caption “FRIENDS!”
She said, “Someone cannot spend Christmas with a friend again. Spartans I’m seeing what you all are doing on Twitter.”
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Booking Numbes: FYBBHH Nigerian-French singer, Bukola Elemide popularly known as Asa, has revealed why she is yet to get married at the age of 36.
She made the revelation as she granted an interview with OAP, Bolanle Olukanni where' they discussed things spanning from her personal life to her career.
According to Asa, she is a selfish person and thus her potential husbands find it difficult to adjust to her daily schedule and her plan of things.
She also gave an example of her previous relationship, where' her partner understood not to interrupt her schedule.
She said;
“As I grow older I become selfish, I have a routine now, for instance the time I wake up, can he respect it?
The guy I was in a relationship with, he is an English man, so he knows ‘don’t go to her early in the morning’. 8 O’clock, I am all yours, do whatever you want, I am okay.”
Watch her speak below;
Aṣa was born in Paris to Nigerian parents who were working and studying cinematography in France. Her family returned to live in Nigeria when she was two. Aṣa grew up in Lagos city, in the south-western part of Nigeria, and 18 years later, returned to Paris, where' her life as an artist took off.
Asa’s music influences grew over the years from the collection of great music her father had built up for his work as a cinematographer. These records featuring American, Nigerian and African soul classics, included musical greats such as Marvin Gaye, Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, Aretha Franklin, King Sunny Adé, Diana Ross, Nina Simone, Miriam Makeba.
Aṣa went on to draw inspiration from them.
The 2021 Grammy Awards nomination list has been released and Beyonce topped the nominees list with nine nods. Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Roddy Ricch are all up for six awards for the 63nd Grammy Awards which will be held on January 31, 2021, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
See full list below.
Record of the Year
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Black Pumas - Colors
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch - Rockstar
Doja Cat - Say So
Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted
Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Post Malone - Circles
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé - Savage
Album of the Year
Jhené Aiko - Chilombo
Black Pumas - Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition)
Coldplay - Everyday Life
Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol. 3
Haim - Women in Music Pt. III
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
Post Malone - Hollywood’s Bleeding
Taylor Swift - Folklore
Song of the Year
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Roddy Ricch - The Box
Taylor Swift - Cardigan
Post Malone - Circles
Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted
H.E.R. - I Can't Breathe
JP Saxe Featuring Julia Michaels - If the World Was Ending
Best New Artist
Ingrid Andress
Phoebe Bridgers
Chika
Noah Cyrus
D Smoke
Doja Cat
Kaytranada
Megan Thee Stallion
Best Pop Solo Performance
Justin Bieber - Yummy
Doja Cat - Say So
Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted
Dua Lipa - Don’t Start Now
Harry Styles - Watermelon Sugar
Taylor Swift - Cardigan
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny & Tainy - Un Dia (One Day)
Justin Bieber Featuring Quavo - Intentions
BTS - Dynamite
Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande - Rain On Me
Taylor Swift Featuring Bon Iver - Exile
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
(Burt Bacharach &) Daniel Tashian - Blue Umbrella
Harry Connick, Jr. - True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter
James Taylor - American Standard
Rufus Wainwright - Unfollow the Rules
Renée Zellweger - Judy
Best Pop Vocal Album
Justin Bieber - Changes
Lady Gaga - Chromatica
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
Harry Styles - Fine Line
Taylor Swift - Folklore
Best Dance Recording
Diplo & SIDEPIECE - On My Mind
Disclosure Featuring Aminé & Slowthai - My High
Flume Featuring Toro y Moi - The Difference
Jayda G - Both of Us
Kaytranada Featuring Kali Uchis - 10%
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Arca - Kick I
Baauer - Planet’s Mad
Disclosure - Energy
Kaytranada - Bubba
Madeon - Good Faith
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah - Axiom
Jon Batiste - Chronology of a Dream: Live at the Village Vanguard
Black Violin - Take the Stairs
Grégoire Maret, Romain Collin & Bill Frisell - Americana
Snarky Puppy - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Best Rock Performance
Fiona Apple - Shameika
Big Thief - Not
Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto
HAIM - The Steps
Brittany Howard - Stay High
Grace Potter - Daylight
Best Metal Performance
Body Count - Bum-Rush
Code Orange - Underneath
In the Moment - The In-Between
Poppy - Bloodmoney
Power Trip - Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe) - Live
Best Rock Song
Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto
Tame Impala - Lost in Yesterday
Big Thief - Not
Fiona Apple - Shameika
Brittany Howard - Stay High
Best Rock Album
Fontaines D.C. - A Hero’s Death
Michael Kiwanuka - Kiwanuka
Grace Potter - Daylight
Sturgill Simpson - Sound and Fury
The Strokes - The New Abnormal
Best Alternative Music Album
Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters
Beck - Hyperspace
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher
Brittany Howard - Jaime
Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
Best R&B Performance
Jhené Aiko Featuring John Legend - Lightning & Thunder
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Jacob Collier Featuring Mahalia & Ty Dolla $ign - All I Need
Brittany Howard - Goat Head
Emily King - See Me
Best Traditional R&B Performance
The Baylor Project Featuring Jean Baylor & Marcus Baylor - Sit on Down
Chloe x Halle - Wonder What She Thinks of Me
Mykal Kilgore - Let Me Go
Ledisi - Anything for You
Yebba - Distance
Best R&B Song
Robert Glasper Featuring H.E.R. & Me-shell Ndegeocello - Better Than I Imagine
Beyoncé - Black Parade
Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG - Collide
Chloe x Halle - Do It
Skip Marley & H.E.R. - Slow Down
Best Progressive R&B Album
Jhené Aiko - Chilombo
Chloe X Halle - Ungodly Hour
Free Nationals - Free Nationals
Robert Glasper - F*** Yo Feelings
Thundercat - It Is What It Is
Best R&B Album
Ant Clemons - Happy 2 Be Here
Giveon - Take Time
Luke James - To Feel Love/d
John Legend - Bigger Love
Gregory Porter - All Rise
Best Rap Performance
Big Sean Featuring Nipsey Hussle - Deep Reverence
DaBaby - Bop
Jack Harlow - What’s Poppin
Lil Baby - The Bigger Picture
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé - Savage
Pop Smoke - Dior
Best Melodic Rap Performance
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch - Rockstar
Drake Featuring Lil Durk - Laugh Now, Cry Later
Anderson .Paak - Lockdown
Roddy Ricch - The Box
Travis Scott - Highest in the Room
Best Rap Song
Lil Baby - The Bigger Picture
Roddy Ricch - The Box
Drake Featuring Lil Durk - Laugh Now, Cry Later
DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch - Rockstar
Megan Thee Stallion Featuring Beyoncé - Savage
Best Rap Album
D SMOKE - Black Habits
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist - Alfredo
Jay Electronica - A Written Testimony
Nas - King’s Disease
Royce 5’9” - The Allegory
Best Country Solo Performance
Eric Church - Stick That in Your Country Song
Brandy Clark - Who You Thought I Was
Vince Gill - When My Amy Prays
Mickey Guyton - Black Like Me
Miranda Lambert - Bluebird
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Brothers Osborne - All Night
Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber - 10,000 Hours
Lady A - Ocean
Little Big Town - Sugar Coat
Old Dominion - Some People Do
Best Country Song
Miranda Lambert - Bluebird
Maren Morris - The Bones
The Highwomen - Crowded Table
Ingrid Andress - More Hearts than Mine
Old Dominion - Some People Do
Best Country Album
Ingrid Andress - Lady Like
Brandy Clark - Your Life Is a Record
Miranda Lambert - Wildcard
Little Big Town - Nightfall
Ashley McBryde - Never Will
Best New Age Album
Laurie Anderson, Tenzin Choegyal, and Jesse Paris Smith - Songs from the Bardo
Priya Darshini - Periphery
Superposition - Form//Less
Jim “Kimo” West - More Guitar Stories
Cory Wong & Jon Batiste - Meditations
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Christian Scott Atunde - Guinivere
Pachamama - Regina Carter
Gerald Clayton - Celia
Chick Corea - All Blues
Joshua Redman - Moe Honk
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Thana Alexa - Ona
Kurt Elling featuring Danilo Pérez - Secrets Are the Best Stories
39-year-old AC Milan star, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken to social media to vent at EA sports, makers of the FIFA 21 game franchise, alleging his image was included in the hugely popular video game without his permission.
According to Zlatan he is not a member of FIFpro, the professional body that all professional footballers belong too, and someone is making money off him without his knowledge.
On Monday night, Zlatan made a social media rant saying it is “time to investigate”.
“Who gave FIFA EA Sport permission to use my name and face? @FIFPro?” he wrote on Twitter.
“I’m not aware to be a member of Fifpro and if I am I was put there without any real knowledge through some weird maneuver.
“And for sure I never allowed @FIFAcom or Fifpro to make money using me.
“Somebody is making profit on my name and face without any agreement all these years. Time to investigate”
Tottenham forward Gareth Bale also weighed in on the debate, saying on Twitter: “@Ibra_official Interesting... what is @FIFPro ? #TimeToInvestigate.”
Earlier this year EA Sports announced an exclusive multi-year partnership with AC Milan which commenced with the launch of FIFA 21 this October.
The agreement sees the Italian giants feature exclusively in FIFA 21 – meaning the game boasts all-encompassing access to the AC Milan players, kits, training grounds and stadium.
Footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic, gifted some of his teammates a Play Station 5 each as early Christmas gift.The AC Milan striker surprised his team-mates after he gifted them the on-demand console as three of his team Mates took to their Instagram story to thankthe him.
Defender Musacchio who plays for the AC Milan club, took to his Instagram to share a photo of the PS5 inside his home.
Also, Portugal forward and AC Milan’s player Leao also posted photo of the console on his Insta-Story writing: “Thanks GOAT for the gift.”
Spanish winger Castillejo also thanked as he shared photos of the PlayStation 5 on top of his Lamborghini.
Immediately these ‘posts of gratitude’ touched down social media, fans were quick to ‘joke’ that they were unable to buy a console for themselves because Ibrahimovic may have bought them all.
See photos below;
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Toke Makinwa has dropped a shade for Apostle Suleman over a testimony of his spirituals on who prayed in Germany and landed in France thereafter.
Correctnaija reported earlier that Apostle Johnson Suleman said his spiritual son "supernaturally landed in France from Germany without documents or ticket.''
The media personality however dropped the shade in an exchange with follower about people finding God themselves.
See the exchange below;
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