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Reactions Trail Nnamdi Kanu’s Security Outfit in South East
Many people from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the creation of the Eastern Security Network by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
Kanu had, on Saturday, launched the regional outfit via a live Facebook broadcast, which he explained, was necessitated by the current security situation in major parts of the country.
At the beginning of the podcast, he said, “We have decided to take it upon ourselves to defend the land of Biafra. We are determined and persistent, and we are not going to stop until we eradicate every form of terrorism. We are going to defend our land from terrorism. We are sending a note of caution that any attempt to kill innocent people will be kindly reciprocated.”
The development has since continued to dominate discussions on social media platforms.
Checks by SaharaReporters revealed the initiative is backed by several people from the South East, particularly those supporting calls for self-determination and the creation of Biafra.
Some of them who commended the move also expressed their willingness to be part of the security outfit.
Trump Kelly said, “Eastern Security Network, that’s what I want to hear.”
Prince Frederick Michaels wrote, “The commands you have given shall stand firm, and we’ll support. Ikenga Biafra, go on sir, Almighty is with you.”
Nweri Fabian said, “Don’t worry, henceforth we join hands to research and refine 500 pieces of the chemical cylinder. It’s over for them.”
Innocent Mannix Ekeh, “I am overwhelmed that after this announcement, Nigeria will cease to exist.”
Vicky Okwuosa said, “We must do something significant to stop the unending slaughter of the innocent.”
Nnabuike Ebube said, “We have resolved to die in what we believe in.”
Merie Jim Mezie also said, “Security is zero in the contraption called Nigeria; therefore, Biafrans must defend themselves by all means possible.”
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The first hostages freed from Gaza under a long-awaited ceasefire agreement are back in Israel. The news sparked jubilant scenes in Tel Aviv where large crowds gathered ahead of their release.
The three freed Israeli hostages – the first of 33 to be released over the next six weeks – are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari. They are said to be in good health and are receiving treatment at a medical center in Tel Aviv.
In exchange, 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees are set to be released by Israel from Ofer Prison in the occupied West Bank.
The Israeli military withdrew from several locations in southern and northern Gaza after the truce began earlier on Sunday, an Israeli military official told CNN.
Displaced Gazans have started returning to their homes, while the aid trucks laden with much-needed supplies have crossed into Gaza. Here’s what we know about how the ceasefire deal will work.
Hamas, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself, and a failure for Israel.
One of Hamas’ main goals for taking some 250 people during its brazen October 7, 2023, attack on Israel was to secure the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. As Israel pounded Gaza in response, Hamas vowed not to return the hostages until Israel withdrew its forces from the enclave, permanently ended the war, and allowed for rebuilding.
Source: CNN
The leader of UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said she doesn’t want Britain to be like Nigeria that is plagued by “terrible governments.”
Speaking on Thursday at an event organised by Onward, a British think tank producing research on economic and social issues, Badenoch expressed fears that Britain may become like Nigeria if the system is not reformed.
“And why does this matter so much to me? It’s because I know what it is like to have something and then to lose it,” Badenoch told the audience.
“I don’t want Britain to lose what it has.
“I grew up in a poor country and watched my relatively wealthy family become poorer and poorer, despite working harder and harder as their money disappeared with inflation.
“I came back to the UK aged 16 with my father’s last £100 in the hope of a better life.
“So I have lived with the consequences of terrible governments that destroy lives, and I never, ever want it to happen here.”
Badenoch has been in the news of late after she dissociated herself from Nigeria, saying she has nothing to do with the Islamic northern region.
She also accused the Nigeria Police of robbing citizens instead of protecting them.
She said: “My experience with the Nigeria Police was very negative. Coming to the UK, my experience with the British Police was very positive.
“The police in Nigeria will rob us (laughter). When people say I have this bad experience with the police because I’m black, I say well…I remember the police stole my brother’s shoe and his watch.”
