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Spokesman of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful, on Wednesday announced that the group’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has dissolved the 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State, DOS, which oversees the affairs of the group.
Powerful, in a statement made available to journalists, also announced that Kanu has inaugurated the 4th administration of the DOS, appointing Mazi Chris Nwaogu, who is based in the United States, as the new head of the body.
“Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ shall assume immediate responsibility for the administration, coordination, and day-to-day management of IPOB affairs, working with his team under the authority and direction of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” the statement said.
The Directorate of State was established by Kanu in 2012 as the administrative arm of the IPOB. Since its inception, the Directorate has been headed by different individuals. They include Dr. Justin Akujieze, USA, Head of the 1st Administration, Mazi Uchenna Asiegbu, Spain, Head of the 2nd Administration, and
Chika Edoziem, Sweden, Head of the 3rd Administration, which was appointed in March 2017 during Kanu’s detention at Kuje Prison.
“By the express order and authority of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the 3rd Administration is hereby dissolved and the 4th Administration is duly inaugurated with immediate effect,” the statement added.
The statement went ahead to outline the reasons for the dissolution of the 3rd DOS administration.
It said, “The decision of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to dissolve the 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State was not taken lightly. It followed a careful assessment of the performance, priorities, and stewardship of the movement during one of the most critical periods in the history of the Biafra restoration project.
“The primary duty of any administration entrusted with the affairs of IPOB is to protect the movement, safeguard its integrity, defend its members, care for those who suffer persecution because of their commitment to the cause, and advance the strategic objectives laid down by Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“Regrettably, the 3rd Administration fell short of these sacred obligations in several fundamental respects.”
It identified “abandonment of detained Biafrans” as the most grievous failure of the outgoing administration, noting that it did not prioritize the welfare and liberation of hundreds of Biafrans detained across various detention facilities, particularly those held for years without trial at Wawa Military Barracks in Niger State.
According to the statement, many of the detained men and women suffered unimaginable hardship as some died in detention while others endured prolonged incarceration under conditions that should have mobilized the full attention and resources of the movement. It noted that the few who survived were reportedly compelled to accept outcomes they would otherwise have resisted simply to preserve their lives and regain their freedom.
“No movement that claims to stand for justice can neglect those who paid the highest price for their commitment. The abandonment of detained Biafrans represents a profound dereliction of the duty of care owed to every member of the IPOB family,” the statement added.
The 3rd administration was also accused of misplaced priorities and internal distractions.
According to the statement, at a time when the movement faced unprecedented external attacks, too much energy was diverted into internal disputes, personal rivalries, gossip, blackmail and factional controversies.
It added that valuable time, resources, and organizational capacity that should have been directed toward diplomacy, legal advocacy, prisoner welfare, public engagement, and strategic planning were instead consumed by distractions that weakened cohesion and undermined confidence within the movement.
“The struggle for Biafra demands discipline, focus, sacrifice, and strategic clarity. Any administration that loses sight of these essentials inevitably compromises the effectiveness of the movement.”
Other reasons given for dissolution of the 3rd administration are failure to protect the Integrity of the movement, failure to safeguard strategic communication platforms and need for organizational renewal.
The statement noted that the Biafra restoration project is larger than any individual or administration, explaining that it is a sacred trust handed down by Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and sustained by the sacrifices of countless patriots.
“Under the outgoing administration, divisions deepened, public confidence diminished, and the movement’s image suffered avoidable damage. Opportunities to unite and strengthen the family were too often missed.
“The ability of a liberation movement to communicate effectively with its people is indispensable. The weakening and compromise of key communication channels created confusion among supporters and provided opportunities for hostile actors to manipulate narratives and sow division.
“The protection, recovery, and strengthening of authentic communication platforms must therefore become an immediate priority of the new administration.
“The 4th Administration is therefore mandated to rebuild confidence, restore unity, and re-establish the culture of accountability, discipline, and collective responsibility that must define IPOB.
“The dissolution of the 3rd Administration is ultimately not an act of vengeance but an act of organizational renewal. The challenges confronting the Biafra restoration project require new energy, renewed discipline, strategic focus, and a leadership structure fully aligned with the vision, directives, and priorities of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“The inauguration of the 4th Administration reflects a determination to correct past shortcomings, restore confidence within the movement, strengthen internal cohesion, prioritize the welfare of Biafrans everywhere, and advance the cause of self-determination with renewed purpose and vigor.
“The Indigenous People of Biafra owe a duty to those who have suffered, those who remain imprisoned, those who paid the supreme sacrifice, and the generations yet unborn. That duty demands accountability, renewal, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. It is in fulfillment of that duty that the 3rd Administration stands dissolved and the 4th Administration inaugurated,” the statement said.
According to the statement, the 4th administration comprises of Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ, Head of Directorate of State, Mazi Solomon Egbo, Deputy Head of Directorate of State, Nwada Ogwu Nnennaya Anya, Head of Finance & Budget Planning, Mazi Chigozie Okekenta, Coordinator of Coordinators (COC), Dr. Chukwudi Nwogwugwu, Head of Medical & Welfare Planning, Barrister Ikechukwu Onuoha, Head of Media, Comrade Emma Powerful, Spokesperson/Media & Publicity Secretary, Mazi Teri Nemi, African Continental Representative, Mazi Ndidi Awurum, North America Continental Representative, Mazi Tochukwu Ikwuanusi, North America Continental Representative, and Mazi George Umeh, European Continental Representative.
Also in the team are Nwada Oyitaghan Ejiro, Deputy European Continental Representative, Mazi Ace Ndulor-Egbulem, Canada National Coordinator, Mazi Chukwuemeka Anoliefo, Asia Continental Representative, and Mazi Prince Chimezie Alozie, Middle East Continental Representative.
Others are Nwada Bridget Okafor, Woman Leader, Mrs. Rachel Nwosu, Israel Diplomatic Representative to IPOB Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Mr. Michael Statter, UK Diplomatic Representative to IPOB Leader, Mr. Mike Arnold, US Diplomatic Representative to IPOB Leader, and Mrs Mercy Statter, European Women Coordinator.
“The day-to-day affairs of the Indigenous People of Biafra shall henceforth be piloted by Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ and his team in accordance with the directives and vision of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” the statement stressed, adding that all previous suspensions and expulsions have been set aside, and affected individuals fully reintegrated into the group.
IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu dissolves Edoziem-led DOS, appoints new team headed by Chris Nwaogu
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Former footballer now pundit, Alejandro Moreno, has stated that Lionel Messi should have received a red card during Argentina’s FIFA World Cup match against Algeria.
Although Messi netted all three goals, leading Argentina to a decisive 3-0 victory, the 38-year-old avoided any disciplinary action in the first half.
Approximately thirty minutes into the match, Algeria’s Aissa Mandi was seen in agony after Messi executed a studs-up challenge that struck the defender’s calf.
To the astonishment of the spectators, referee Szymon Marciniak allowed the game to proceed without issuing even a yellow card to Messi. The former Barcelona star went on scored twice in the second half.
Moreno was among those who found the referee’s decision unsatisfactory, asserting that Messi warranted a red card and labeling his challenge as ‘clumsy.’
In addition to the tackle, Moreno pointed out what he referred to as ‘preferential treatment,’ noting that FIFA president Gianni Infantino was seen smiling in the VIP section after Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane successfully saved one of Messi’s attempts.
“It’s 100% a red card for Lionel Messi,” Mereno said on ESPN. “It should’ve been. I’ll tell you what else is concerning and it plays along this narrative that great players get preferential treatment.
“When he was about to score a hat-trick and goalkeeper [Luca] Zidane made a save, they showed [Gianni] Infantino smiling as if to say ‘that was close’. And it does play into that narrative of, ‘oh yeah, this guy’s getting a different sort of treatment.”
The pundit also questioned why referee Marciniak was not called by VAR to review the challenge before doubling down on his red card claim.
“We don’t even have to see the still, if you see the live video, it felt like a bad challenge to begin with. Then you see the replay, and this is a bad challenge. Somebody has to take a look at this. Why was the referee Szymon Marciniak not called over to review it?
“It should have been a red card for Lionel Messi. As much as I love Lionel Messi, that was a clumsy challenge, a bad challenge and you’re raking the back of somebody’s calf all the way up from the knee down to his ankle. It should have been a red card,” he added.
The on-field decision further sparked debate after it was confirmed that it was the same referee who officiated Argentina’s clash with France in the 2022 World Cup final.
2026 World Cup: Moreno slams referee for not giving Messi red card against Algeria
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The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has decried the low uptake of the agency’s free digital resources, saying Nigerian students are ignoring access to 400 global libraries on the Tertiary Education Research and Application Service (TERAS) platform.
TERAS is a national digital platform designed to enhance teaching, learning, research, innovation, and institutional efficiency.
Echono stated this when he declared open the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN) congress in Abuja.
He said students continue to pay for content on platforms like Google Scholar while TETFund’s resources remain unused.
“We established a very comprehensive platform. We call it the TERAS. Where students and lecturers can go and access educational content. You have access to 400 different libraries across the globe on that platform. You have access to anti-plagiarism checkers for any work you do. And they all come free of charge.
“Yet in the last few years, we are still trying to get all our students on board. When in reality, this is something they should all be rushing and looking for.
“Because you spend so much money, even when you go online, Google Scholar and so on. Some of these contents you are looking for, they tell you to pay $5 before you can access them. But this is coming free of charge,” he said.
He added that TETFund had digitalized theses from the last ten years to support research, but students still need sensitisation to use them.
He described limited use of knowledge as one of the biggest challenges in the sector and tasked ECAN to bridge the gap.
“For our people, it’s even more strategic. One of the biggest challenges we face, both in our society and in the educational sector, is the limited use of knowledge.
“Sometimes this is due to lack of information about it. Requiring sensitisation. At other times, it is the usual inertia to make change. So, it’s the Nigerian malaise that we need to address. And you are the bridge for achieving that. Because it is what you project out there that you become aware of,” he said.
Echono also announced that TETFund will commence project commissioning and inspection tours across the six political zones before December.
“For the projects we have planned to commission between now and December. We want to ensure that your members are included. We are going to be doing them according to six political zones. But we will ensure that each team will have both electronic and print media on it,” he said.
He said the tours will help students, parents and staff know about facilities available to them, including regional research labs and academic publishing centres in eight locations.
“It will enable some of the students on campus to become aware of the facilities that are available to them. And to take ownership. We are talking about things like the regional, multi-regional and proposed research labs. We are talking about our academic publishing centres. That we also have in eight different locations,” he said.
On abandoned projects in tertiary institutions, Echono clarified that many were not TETFund’s adding however, that the agency will fund completion of those at 40 to 90 percent completion next year.
“Many of the projects, some are 40, 50, some are even as high as 90 percent. But we decided that for next year, we will make a specific allocation. So, we can complete some of these projects and put them to use. Because as long as they remain in that state, they are wasting assets,” he said.
He urged ECAN to give feedback and help hold contractors accountable.
“I also hope that you will seize this opportunity to give us feedback. Because it is the most important thing for us as administrators. So, we also expect you to do a bit of research. Find ways and means. Offer us advice. If these are not happening well, we need to know which schools. Which contractors. So that we can draw the attention of relevant authorities,” Echono said.
Responding, ECAN Chairman, Chuks Ukwatu, congratulated Echono on the successes recorded as Executive Secretary of TETFund, adding that the association has closely covered the agency’s activities and can attest that the leadership has significantly advanced the mandate of TETFund.
Ukwatu also announced that the ECAN Education Summit is scheduled to hold next month, where the first three years of the Tinubu administration will be assessed for reforms, progress and challenges in Nigeria’s education sector.
The chairman said the summit will bring together key stakeholders including policymakers, administrators, development partners, academics and the media, and will be declared open by the Honourable Minister of Education who will serve as special guest of honour.
He added that Echono is among the heads of agencies selected to receive an ECAN award in recognition of outstanding work in advancing education in the country.
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The Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has suspended two of its staff members and the President of Student Union Government (SUG) over alleged extortion of students.
The university’s Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim, who disclosed the development in a statement on Tuesday, said the suspension followed allegations that some students were compelled to pay an unauthorised levy.
According to Ibrahim, the affected staff members are the Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Olanrewaju Ogunjobi; the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services, Banji Olaleye; and the SUG President, James Adio.
Ibrahim further stated that Ogunjobi and Olaleye were accused in a petition of collecting N1,000 from each 100-level student purportedly for practical sessions conducted by the directorate.
“In the interest of fairness and in accordance with the principles of natural justice, management constituted a preliminary fact-finding committee to look into the allegations,” Ibrahim said in the statement.
“All persons mentioned in the petition were invited to appear before the committee. They were duly questioned and given the opportunity to respond to the allegations made against them,” he added.
According to the registrar, the committee’s findings indicated that Ogunjobi allegedly approved and collected the funds without obtaining the necessary approvals from the university authorities.
“With respect to Ogunjobi, the committee found that he allegedly authorised and collected the sum of one thousand naira from each affected student without recourse to the senate, management, or the university’s extant directives that all payments must be made through the bursary and with the approval of management,” Ibrahim said.
Explaining further, he said Olaleye played a role in the collection process despite serving in a key position within the university’s student affairs structure.
He added that the SUG president was also implicated in the matter.
The university said it remains committed to protecting students from exploitation and ensuring compliance with its financial procedures.
It added that it would not tolerate extortion, abuse of office, financial misconduct or corruption.
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American rapper and singer-songwriter Nicki Minaj has opened up about why she stopped attending church regularly after achieving success in the music industry.
Speaking during a recent episode of The Bryce Crawford Podcast, the award-winning artist explained that a change did not influence her decision in her faith or beliefs, but by the demands of her career.
According to Minaj, her busy performance schedule, which often includes shows on Friday and Saturday nights, made it difficult for her to attend Sunday church services.
“Once my career started taking off, I stopped going to church. I was working on Friday nights and Saturday nights, so the last thing I could do was wake up on Sunday mornings to go to church,” she said.
Despite no longer attending church regularly, Minaj stressed that she still maintains a strong relationship with God.
The rapper admitted that she sometimes struggles with consistency in her spiritual journey but remains committed to strengthening her faith.
She added that her relationship with God continues to grow as she becomes more spiritually mature, noting that her faith has increased over time.
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