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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Cancels Igbo Day Celebration.

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday declared that there would be no formal activity to mark the 2015 Igbo day celebration. The event is usually celebrated yearly on September 29. President-General of Ohanaeze, Enwo Igariwey, who briefed journalists on the outcome of a meeting at Ohanaeze secretariat in Enugu, said this was a time for sober reflection. Apparently referring to the outcome of the 2015 presidential election where Ohanaeze’s choice, former President Goodluck Jonathan was defeated, he said “we had a meeting, a select group met in-house with Ohanaeze executive to discuss the Igbo day celebration. “It will be held low-key; branches are free to celebrate the Igbo day as they want, but at the national level, we have decided on a review. The situation of things in the country calls for tact and unity among Ndigbo. This is also why the theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Ako na Uche; Njiko Aka’ (tact and unity).” Igariwey...

LAWMA Official Arrested For Stealing Cables (Pictured)

The police in Lagos have arrested an official of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, Ibrahim Alli, for allegedly vandalising and stealing the cables that supplied power to streetlights in the Opebi, Ikeja area of the state. PUNCH Metro learnt that 29-year-old Alli, said to be a member of a two-man syndicate, was arrested on Friday, September 25, in the area. The police said the suspect works with LAWMA in the Onipanu area, while his accomplice, identified only as Yunusa, evaded arrest. They said a manhunt had been launched for him. Our correspondent learnt that the police recovered items, including electrical cables, a shovel, a LAWMA identity card, and one wristwatch from the suspect. Alli, from Adamawa State, in his statement to the police, confessed to the crime, adding that it was Yunusa who introduced the idea to him. He added that he was usually given only N1,500 from the sale of the cables. He said, “Yunusa and I went to Opebi in Lagos at about 12.30am to steal the c...

Modi touts social media, tech development in Facebook visit

6 images Jeff Chiu Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, left, speaks next to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook in Menlo Park, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. A rare visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this weekend has captivated his extensive fan club in the area and commanded the attention of major U.S. technology companies eager to extend their reach into a promising overseas market. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest_share More Sharing  MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted the power of social media and his own goals for developing India's tech economy on Sunday, speaking to a global audience from a "town hall" meeting at the headquarters of the world's largest social network. Modi also vowed to improve education for girls and "bring more women into decision-making" in his country, while responding to a handful of questions during a carefully orches...

Cossy Ojiakor's Outfit To Beer Festival 'Oktoberfest' In Germany Is Eye-Popping

Controversial actress, Cossy Ojiakor is live at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, and she has made sure to make us know about it. Rocking a dress that leaves little to imagine, as usual, Cossy looks to be having a good time partying at one of the world's most popular festivals. She said, "Bayern cloth.. I look so lovely. Don't u just wanna love me." Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Is she crazy? What is wrong with her? Fame?

Unilag Gate Shut Down By Students Over Infestation Of Bedbugs.

Students of unilag shut down the school main gate this morning because of attack of bed bugs on students using the school hostels.. according to information all hostels have been taken over by bed bugs.. protest is ongoing.