40-state Biafra Map Unveiled

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9 months ago

August 21, 2024

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The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government, BRGIE, has announced December 2, 2024, as the date to present its 40 United States of Biafra Map and issue a declaration.

Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of BRGIE, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday through his official X handle.

According to him, this move is to further consolidate the actualisation of Biafra’s independence.

“The Biafra Government is presenting the complete map of Biafra in preparation for the 2nd of December 2024,” he stated.

Recall that Biafra agitators, Ekpa and Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, have continued to push for the liberation of Biafra despite stiff opposition by the Nigerian government.

Ekpa recently engaged former United States lawmaker and lobbyist, James, to help convince the US government to support Biafra’s secession from Nigeria.

“I’m thinking of a third term agenda -Trump

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May 4, 2025

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US President Donald Trump has denied that he is considering running for a third presidential term, a move which experts agree is banned under the US Constitution.

“I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important,” Trump told NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker in an interview that will air on Sunday.

Trump has previously said that he was “not joking” about wanting to serve a third, or even fourth, term as US president.

He later said his statements were meant to troll the “fake news media.”

His company, The Trump Organization, has been selling “Trump 2028” hats, fuelling armchair speculation that he may seek to remain in office after his second term ends in January 2029.

In the interview, recorded from his residence in Florida, Trump said that he has had many “requests” from people asking that he consider seeking to remain in office.

“So many people want me to do it,” Trump said, just days after celebrating his first 100 days of his second term.

“It’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do. I don’t know if that’s constitutional that they’re not allowing you to do it or anything else,” Trump said.

He added that “there are many people selling the 2028 hat.”

“But this is not something I’m looking to do,” he said, going on to list several Republicans who could take his place, including Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

“I think four years is plenty of time to do something really spectacular,” he added.

The Constitution’s 22nd Amendment says that “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”

Changing the constitution would require two-thirds approval from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as approval from three-quarters of the country’s state-level governments.

However, some Trump supporters say there is a loophole in the constitution, which has been untested in court.

Asked by NBC whether anyone has approached him with these theories, Trump deflected, answering that “in a capacity of being a big supporter, many people have said different things.”

During the interview, Trump also rejected criticism of his handling of the economy.

“Look, yeah. Everything’s OK,” he said after his tariff plan roiled international economies, leading the US economy to shrink for the first time since 2022.

“I said, this is a transition period. I think we’re going to do fantastically,” he added.

Asked if the US economy may continue to shrink, he responded: “Anything can happen. But I think we’re going to have the greatest economy in the history of our country.” [BBC]

VDM: Release my guy now, singer Davido tells EFCC

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2 minutes ago

May 4, 2025

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Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has appealed to the EFCC to immediately release his guy VeryDarkMan.

The reason for his arrest is still at the time of writing unknown, and the anti graft agency is yet to acknowledge having him in their custody.

Davido took to his X page to remark on the support displayed by individuals for Verydarkman.

Davido speaks up for Verydarkman, calls for his release
Verydarkman.
He noted that the display of support makes him wants to do more for the masses.

The singer asked the powers that be to free his friend, Verydarkman.

His words …

“Outside all the noise it’s good to see that the good one does actually impacts lives and Pple actually appreciate! The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging.. makes one want to do more for the masses FREE MY GUY”

Check out reactions…
@bigwizarrdd said: “So you for address this one but you no fit address wetin Spotify do you, we your fans are tired of the fraud you’re doing on Spotify.. FIX UP”

@TheDamiForeign wrote: “I’m giving Gtbank 24hours to release VDM, or else I will step in!”

@Street__lawyer wrote: “@davido
has the fame, power and resources to bring VDM out. We should all remember his a national figure. OON, is not a small name.”

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Depusty Speaker Describes Former Legislators As Reservoirs of Insights

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3 minutes ago

May 4, 2025

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By Gloria Ikibah

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has described former lawmakers as reservoir of insights whose wealth of experience is valuable to the task of nation building.

Kalu who stated this at the maiden gathering of the Nigerian Former Legislators Forum (NFLF), on Saturday in Enugu State, said the collective wisdom of the former lawmakers can be harnessed for Nigeria’s progress.

He disclosed that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is ready to work with the former legislators to realize the administration’s noble objectives of repositioning the country.

According to him, the NFLF will adopt a robust framework that prioritizes pension security, holistic welfare, institutionalized expertise, and privileges for its members.

Kalu also stressed the need for a unified approach to secure their dignity and support each other beyond their tenure.

The Deputy Speaker further proposed

a hybrid pension model combining contributory and non-contributory schemes to ensure sustainability and safeguard of the former lawmakers.

Other proposals he made included the establishment of a Knowledge Bureau to document legislative best practices and launch study groups on critical issues: granting lifetime ID cards, healthcare insurance, and parking privileges to honor the service of the former lawmakers and creating an Executive Committee and Advisory Board to guide strategic partnerships and ensure continuity.

He said that the NFLF aims to transcend partisan divides, champion pension reforms, and build a policy advocacy group to influence national policies.

Speaking about partnering globally and leveraging technology, the Deputy Speaker added that the forum seeks to strengthen democracy, project Nigeria’s voice, and harness the collective wisdom of its legislative heritage.

He referenced the United States Congress, the South African parliament, Indonesia amongst others, adding that Nigeria should not live in isolation hence the need to integrate the former lawmakers through the body.

He said: “Here in Nigeria, our NFLF must rise to meet four imperatives. First, pension security. Unlike the U.S. or South Africa, we lack a unified framework. Let us adopt a hybrid model: contributory schemes for sustainability, paired with non-contributory safeguards for indigent retirees. Mirroring the U.S., we could allow partial pension computation for an immediate needs lifeline for those transitioning to private life.

“Beyond pension, the Forum must champion the holistic welfare of

its members, supporting one another politically, socially, and economically. We must form a strong policy-pressure group and legislative-lobbying arm to advocate for our collective interests within the corridors of power. In doing so, we recognise that the nation has invested vast resources in training each legislator present here; allowing that investment to go to waste upon leaving office should be discouraged at all costs. This platform will reduce the pressures on those who lose elections by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and pathways into new careers and public service roles.

“Third, institutionalizing expertise. Former legislators are reservoirs of insight, not relics. The NFLF must establish a Knowledge Bureau to document legislative best practices and

launch Congressional Study Groups on critical issues like the economy, security, foreign policy, and trade. Let us partner with universities, as the U.S. does, deploying former members as ambassadors for civic literacy on campuses and in communities.

“Fourth, privileges and facilities. Inspired by the U.S., we should grant lifetime ID cards for National Assembly access, certain privileges for post-tenure transitions like healthcare insurance, and parking in legislative complexes. These courtesies, overseen by bipartisan committees, honour service while preventing abuse.

“The NFLF’s institutional framework must mirror global rigour. An Executive Committee with staggered terms will ensure continuity, while an Advisory Board of corporate and policy experts will guide strategic partnerships. Funding will rely on endowment funds, membership dues, corporate donations, and a grants self-sustaining model similar to the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC)”.

Calling for further action, Kalu urged his predecessors and peers to go beyond partisan divides to reach the desired objectives of the association.

“To my predecessors and peers, let us transcend partisan divides. The NFLF must champion pension reforms to secure retirees’ dignity, support each other holistically, and synergize to build a policy advocacy and pressure group that influences key national policies; leverage technology for virtual mentorship and policymaking and partner globally, drawing from Indonesia’s dialogue-driven approach and the U.S. and U.K.’s bipartisan assemblage.

“As we embark on this noble national endeavor, it is fitting that the Nigerian Former Legislators Forum takes root here in the South East, drawing first upon the seasoned insight of our former legislators from this dear geopolitical zone of ours. Today’s maiden convergence in Enugu, a city of storied resilience and strategic importance, signals our commitment to building a strong foundation. From this southeastern epicenter, the Forum will

expand in membership and institutional reach across every geopolitical zone, ensuring that the collective wisdom of Nigeria’s entire legislative heritage is harnessed for the nation’s progress”, he said.

The event attracted many high profile former lawmakers from the National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly and Local Government Legislative Assemblies across the federation amongst whom were former Senate Presidents Ken Nnamani and Anyim Pius Anyim; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara; former Deputy of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha; former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha and former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah among others.