ABAKALIKI-GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State yesterday explained that even though the South East geopolitical zone was not happy with the way and manner it was being marginalised in the affairs of the nation, he does not agree with the ideology  and methodology behind the activities of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, geared towards the socio-political and economic emancipation of the zone.

The claim by former chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, that National Assembly members were bribe takers, yesterday, cascaded into name calling with the legislators describing it as the pot calling kettle black.

ABUJA—President Muhammadu Buhari Democracy Day speech has sparked outrage in the polity as Catholic Bishop Council of Nigeria, CBCN; former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, yesterday faulted his vow to deal with herdsmen.

Angry reactions have started trailing President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day broadcast, especially as most respondents said he failed woefully in several regards.

Sharp reactions, yesterday, trailed submissions by Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-corruption, Professor Itse Sagay, that former President Olusegun Obasanjo should be tried over alleged improprieties in the execution of the National Integrated Power Projects, NIPP, initiated by his administration to boost power supply.

ONE of the suspects, Michael Adikwu, a dismissed policeman, who was arrested after being declared wanted in connection with the April 5 bank robbery in Offa, Kwara State, where over 30 persons lost their lives, has revealed that he masterminded the robbery and killing of policemen over his wrong dismissal from the force.

Key leaders of various camps of ex-agitators in the Niger Delta have pledged to work with the Federal Government to deepen peace and stability in the oil-rich region in order to pave the way for hitch- free elections in 2019 and beyond.

Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has cautioned those she described as mischief makers to desist from trying to distort what she said in her book, “Fighting Corruption is Dangerous: The Story Behind the Headlines,” for their political reasons.

My attention has been drawn to attacks on my character by Malam Garba Shehu, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Real Madrid defender, Sergio Ramos has found himself the target of a petition that has called for him to be “punished” after forcing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah out of the Champions League final.  Ramos is not exactly a stranger to widespread loathing outside Madrid, thanks to his abrasive style both on and off the pitch.