A 99-year-old woman, Mrs. Sarah Nwanyisunday Oparaocha, from Etitinabu Na Ndagbo in Afaraukwu, Abia State, has appealed to the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Speaking to journalists at her residence in Afaraukwu, Kanu’s hometown, the elderly woman expressed her heartfelt desire to see him return home while she is still alive.
According to her, it would be a great personal fulfillment to witness his presence in the community again.
Her appeal coincided with a meeting reportedly held by members of the community, who also called for Kanu’s release.
Addressing reporters in Igbo, laced with proverbs, Mrs. Oparaocha said she prays daily for God to touch the hearts of Nigeria’s leaders to allow Kanu reunite with his people.
She said :
“I will soon clock 100 years. I weep every morning during my prayers because of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“I am pleading with the Nigerian government to release him so I can see him before God calls me.
“I am now 99 years old and will soon be 100 years but my prayers now is to see Nnamdi Kanu with my eyes before God will eventually call me.
“Nobody knows when God will call but I will be happy if I see Kanu before that time,” she said.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.
LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.
Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.
Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.
Announcing the government’s plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.
He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.
Hajiya Hadiza Attahiru Jega, wife of former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, has passed away.
Her family confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday, April 5, 2026, announcing that her Janaiza prayer would be held after the Zuhr prayer at 1:30 p.m. at the National Mosque Abuja.
Former chairman of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, Hon Moses Shirsha, has d!ed four days after the d3ath of his wife, Mercy Mngu.
It was gathered that his wife suddenly passed away on March 25, 2026.
On March 29, Moses slumped and d!ed in the village when he travelled for burial arrangements of his wife.
The couple will both be laid to rest on the same day, Friday 10th April 2026 in Mbaasuku, Mbator Gaav, Konshisha LG.
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