Many killed as gunmen attack a church in Ozubulu

There is tension in Anambra State following reported death of over 50 worshipers as gunmen launched early morning attack during a Sunday service. The attack occurred at ‎St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ugwu Oye in Ozubulu, Anambra State. News of the reported attack, which is being shared in various platforms read: “Black Sunday!! Many feared killed at an Early morning Catholic mass shooting by Unknown Gun men who stormed a church at Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State . Over 20 deaths recorded already according report . While I sympathize with all the affected families , I wish to submit that this is a time for we to unite against any form of barbarism against our people ! This is not a time for blame games ,but a time for great people created by great God to stand up and secure our people .

 Security agency must do everything to arrest the perpetuators of Ozubulu Massacre for them to face the law . No excuse should make anyone to move into a Church of God and start shooting innocent worshipers ! Our generation must not be intimidated by the agents of darkness !!! OzubuluMassacre #PrayForOzubulu‎” Information is still sketchy on the attack as of the time of filling this report. Latest information indicated that the gunmen were hunting for a drug baron, traced him to his house but were told he had gone to church. DAILY POST gathered that on getting to the church, he had left and out of anger, probably, they rained bullets on worshippers in the church. “About 47 persons were reported killed and many wounded”, another source hinted.

Scores killed as gunmen attack worshipers in Anambra church‎

There is tension in Anambra State following reported death of over 50 worshipers as gunmen launched early morning attack during a Sunday service. The attack occurred at ‎St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ugwu Oye in Ozubulu, Anambra State. News of the reported attack, which is being shared in various platforms read: “Black Sunday!! Many feared killed at an Early morning Catholic mass shooting by Unknown Gun men who stormed a church at Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State . Over 20 deaths recorded already according report . While I sympathize with all the affected families , I wish to submit that this is a time for we to unite against any form of barbarism against our people ! This is not a time for blame games ,but a time for great people created by great God to stand up and secure our people . Watch the video here

Security agency must do everything to arrest the perpetuators of Ozubulu Massacre for them to face the law . No excuse should make anyone to move into a Church of God and start shooting innocent worshipers ! Our generation must not be intimidated by the agents of darkness !!! OzubuluMassacre #PrayForOzubulu‎” Information is still sketchy on the attack as of the time of filling this report. Latest information indicated that the gunmen were hunting for a drug baron, traced him to his house but were told he had gone to church. DAILY POST gathered that on getting to the church, he had left and out of anger, probably, they rained bullets on worshippers in the church. “About 47 persons were reported killed and many wounded”, another source hinted.

National Assocation Of Technologists in Engineering Gets Their Charter(UNN)

The Chairman of the occasion, Prof. G.O. Unachukwu presenting his opening remarks during the inauguration ceremony.

Candidate's 2017 JAMB Score Suddenly "Changed" - See Photos

A candidate has claimed that he rechecked his 2017 JAMB result and discovered that his score has changed from 224 to 184. We don't know how true is this. Comment if you have you rechecked your JAMB result and noticed a difference.

President Buhari extends return to Nigeria to complete medical tests

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has informed the National Assembly on Sunday that he is extending his leave in Britain to complete his medical tests. A statement from the presidency did not state when he will return to the country. “President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. “The President had planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning. The notice has since been dispatched to the Senate President, and Speaker, House of Representatives,” the statement said. 74-year-old President Buhari left Nigeria to Britain last month on a 10-day leave for medical checkup and was expected to return on Monday, February 6. This is the second time the president has flown to London for medical check-up after he received treatment in June 2016 for an ear infection.

Tension in Abuja as pro-Buhari protesters clash with #OneVoiceNigeria

There was a mild tension at the Unity Fountain in Abuja after scores of pro-Buhari protesters met with other Nigerians under the aegis of #OneVoiceNigeria rally on Monday, February 6 The pro-Buhari activists had arrived at the proposed venue of the #OneVoiceNigeria march long before the other protesters.

However, immediately Nigerians from the anti-Buhari’s government group started coming, the pro-Buhari group started chanting: “Buhari will come back alive”, “We believe in Buhari”, “Nigerians are fully with you sir”. But, not perturbed by the drama exhibited by the pro-Buhari campaign group, the #IStandWithNigeria group began its own chants. The group members started with allegations against the pro-Buhari group. They said: “They have given you N500 each to come and protest”, “Each of here can feed you all”.

Pastor arrested at the airport for allegedly planning to overthrow president

A Zimbabwean pastor, Evan Mawarire, has been arrested yesterday, February 1, at the airport for planning to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's government after calling for protests. Reuters reports that Mawarire was arrested at the airport when he flew home from the United States. This is the second time he would be arrested. He was previously arrested and charged last July, but was freed by a magistrate's court which said police had not followed procedure. When he was freed by the court in July, police had said they still wanted to file more charges against Mawarire. He travelled to South Africa and then the United States, where he had been living with his family since July. His absence drew condemnation from supporters, who accused him of abandoning them when his leadership was needed. Mawarire's lawyer, Harrison Nkomo, claimed that the pastor had been arrested at Harare's airport and was taken to the capital's central police station. Confirming the arrest, the police spokeswoman, Charity Charamba, said the pastor had an outstanding warrant after failing to appear in court last year. She did not provide more details. "The law will always catch up with you even if you go away. Mawarire had a warrant of arrest against him," Charamba said. Mawarire became popular after posting a video online last year which went viral. In the video, he's seen ranting about the state of Zimbabwe and urging citizens to hold the government to account.

Nigerian University finds cure for HIV/AIDS

A Nigerian university professor, Francis Otunta of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, has claimed to have have discovered a drug for the treatment and cure of HIV/AIDS.

Prof.Maduike Ezeibe The Vice Chancellor of the institution located at Umudike in Abia state, announced the discovery of a drug which he claims is potent in the cure of the epidemic. Otunta told newsmen at the university campus on Wednesday, February 1, that the finding followed years of scientific research by the institution. He said that the breakthrough was made by Prof Maduike Ezeibe, a researcher in the university. According to him, Ezeibe had presented the drug to the University management, Senate and Council, where he explained the processes he went through to arrive at his finding. The VC also said that Ezeibe had equally presented the drug to his colleagues in the medical field and nobody had contradicted his finding. “Prof. Ezeibe is a researcher in Veterinary Medicine and one may wonder how he discovered a drug to cure a human ailment,” he said. He commended Ezeibe for the breakthrough, saying: “He has brought honour to the University and we are proud of him.” Otunta said that the university was in the process of mass producing the drug for further clinical trials on persons living with HIV/AIDS in the country. Ezeibe, who is a professor of Veterinary Medicine and Clinical Virology, said that the drug was produced with Aluminum Silicate and Magnesium Silicate (Synthetic Aluminum-Magnesium Silicate). He said that the two minerals “are already in use as medicines for the treatment of various animal and human diseases”. He said that 10 persons living with the disease, “who volunteered’’, were made to apply through their doctor to the VC. “They were treated daily with the Medicinal Synthetic Aluminum-Magnesium Silicate (50 mg/kg),” he said. Ezeibe said that the volunteers were subjected to monthly tests for viral loads and CD4-lymphocyte counts. “With the antiviral effects of the medicine, its ability to reach all cells (as nanoparticles) and the lymphocytes, there is no more hiding place (sanctuary) for HIV,” he said. He said that the medicine had been used to potentiate Ampicilin, Chloroquine, Piperazine and Sulphadimidin, among others, and could be a major foreign exchange earner for Nigeria, if approved by relevant authorities. According to him, “local and international medical companies will find the product as a veritable raw material”. Ezeibe said that he presented the research findings to the World Virology Conference in Atlanta in 2015, and Antonio (Texas) in 2016. Besides, he said that the results of the laboratory tests had been published in many international scientific journals, including the British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, among several others. He said that he is also about to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with a U.S.-based Scientific Research Publishing, publishers of World Journal of AIDS, for the publication of his book “How I came about the cure for HIV/AIDS”. Ezeibe, who said that the medicine was patented in August 2014 in Nigeria, called on the Federal Government to help him to secure international patency for the drug. He said: “If commercialised, the Medicinal Synthetic Aluminum-Magnesium Silicate would become an alternative for petroleum to the Nigerian economy.” While the professor may be entitled to his claim, hundreds of such claims are announced every year by scientists claiming to have found a cure to the deadly disease. However, there are standards criteria which demands rigorous clinical tests which have to be verified by various layers of health organisations. But in this case, none have been reported, so it is likely that the discovery is fake as nothing is yet confirmed.The Nigerian minister of health, has also denied knowledge of the claim.

Political Prostitution, GEJ is next to defect to APC - Nigerians react to Senator Uba's defection

The news of Senator Andy Uba who is representing Anambra South Senatorial zone under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stirred great debate all over social media.

Nigerians have reacted to the development, with many terming the move as political prostitution, and others expressing fears that someday they may wake to the news that even ex-president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has defectd to the Buhari-led camp. Below are more things said by Nigerians regarding the defection of Senator Andy Uba. Rolland Henry Eriki says: "Its cos he wants to contest for the governorship position. He thinks its only APC that can defeat Obiano of APGA. Politicians with selfish interest." Ezeoke Justina joins in the discourse, saying: "Those igbos in APC are the greedy rich igbo fools that are never satisfied with what they have rather they become blind to truth so far something gets into their pockets.Trace their origin,they are not truly igbo men." Ewarawon Ade Philix Aboy opines thus: "That's politics! Just wondering why some Igbo believe that PDP is owned by IGBO while APC is owned by HAUSA." "Party belongs to all Nigerians and not to any tribe!," Ewarawon stressed. Adeshewa Bakare said: "Well! I don't blame them, ojukwu contested in 2003 and 2007 and he did not win any south east state.....may be those politicians don't believe their people bcs money answereth all things" Tony Ekpe said: "Political sycophants, are you entering a dead party, and under what capacity, what the achievement of APC today in Nigeria, you are complete vision less, a disgrace to the Anambrans, and lgbo entity,, a complete failure." Iloba Okwuose aired his view saying: "He has never bn a politician,bside,i said it bfore that igbo politician are beggers on d street,looking for what to eat and tomorrow will come they will say we want to rule nigeria,for where?" Jude Obinna said: "All of the fools are joining APC to unseat Osinbajo in 2019 but God will put all of them that want to be vice president to shame" Peter Angel said: "Whatever chasing them from PDP maybe Only God. I am not be a politician but i wants PDP to rejoice for their betrayers are been exposed." Destroyed Prince Aliyullah noted that: "We're expecting more! I have a good feeling that Nnamdi Cownu also will thrashes biased fraud and join APC. Amen" Kingsley Iyke Njoku said: "Apc is God's choosen party, thank God Igbos are now seeing it." Paul Dominics was of a rather controversial view, claiming that "Igbo politicians are useless." further stressing that "sincerely, they are not organized". Musa Galadima said: "Let the so call kanu join him before the train leaves Anambra to Bayelsa to catch the big fish.(GEJ)" John Victor Eni was of the opinion that "The IBO's are political traitors,Nigeria forbid their emergence with the group politicians they have now." Godfrey Adams Olokpo said: "The last time I checked, Akpabio said plans has been perfected for APC Senators to defeat to the PDP. We are watching." Ezenwafor David noted that "Hausa/fulani promising some igbo idiotic elites empty 2023 presidency to sabotage the Biafran struggle. Well, biafran youths have taken a stand." Ezeme Nnamdi was of the opinion that the politicians are joining APC to forgive their sins. He noted that they will "comeback with shame like Ekwunife". Tunji Abiona said: "This is interesting! Decamping to the party he label Islamic party! He may probably become apc presidential flag bearer in 2023" Chidi Craig urged Nigerians to: "Watch his political career in Anambra state die off. These guys are now lepers in Anambra state" Sylvester Osadiaye said: "Politician they are like ashawo so set of greedy people can me sit down let him eye the sit thief" Amb Aliu Olalekan Abayomi said: "More people are on their way. Handwriting is boldly written on the wall." Obasi Eke Eme was of the notion that "A Frog Does Not Run In The Day Time In Vain;something Is After It.Uba Is One Of The Thieves." Okechukwu Okeke said: "Nigerian politicians are like prostitutes, they have neither political ideology nor conviction. They in it for the loot and follow any party in power to ensure the loot will continue to flow." Marian Jaja Egwoh said: "The caption should be political prostitution. Yes becos they re after their pocket. That is to tell you the type of ppl we call the elite in Nigeria. Am glad those bad eggs re leaving pdp. They re the once causing hardship to Nigerians cos of their greedy. Ndi ara eberibe." Tunde Tunde said: "They are all running away from being probe we know it otherwise what is the different between APC and PDP, the same criminals running to hide in APC." Amechi Amah said: "These are people who want to rule the people by all cost, just for personal interest. Rulership is different from leadership. Unfortunately, they will continue to fail. They are political prostitutes who want to overload their pockets." Adding: "You want to lead the people, stay put, pay the price and you will scale through." Kemakolam Jonathan Eboh was of the opinion that "Two Party System is the best for this country. With it irresponsible politicians could be retired because the Electoral Law will ban them from cross carpeting. Freedom of association as enshrined in our constitution shouldn't apply to them otherwise our Democracy will be in danger." Onyebuchi Patrick Ikekamma said: "Cheap politicians are like Cameleon. They are constantly changing colours. All that glitters is not gold. These are hawkers, Nnamani, Rochoas. Iwuanyanwu, Orji Uzo and you can name them. Igbos are not cultured. They are now beggar politicians. It's unfortunate. There is nothing like Igbo philosophy nor Igbo identity. No wonder Nnamdi Kanu is a martyr." Wisdom Asuquo Asuquo said: "They have deceived Igbo again. Look if Igbos are not united and form strong opposition to the Nigerian government ,they will never rule Nigeria again" Segun Anifowose said: "It clearly shows how unreliable an average Nigerian politician could be. It also shows how myopic they are when it comes to political ideology. It equally shows their moral bankruptcy.'" Samuel Gimba noted that "There is nothing dynamic in nigeria politics, nigeria politics is worst in africa and the world at large, because nigeria politicians lack idealogy, common sense and direction."