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Umahi Seeks Proposal For May 30 To Be Recognized As Biafra Day As Buhari Spits Fire

The Ebonyi State governor and South East Governors’ Forum Chairman, Engr. Dave Umahi has reiterated that the 30th of May could be set aside as Biafra Remembrance Day. This is coming days after initially issuing threats to Ebonyi traders over the sit-at-home order issued by the leadership of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).

The sit-at-home order was done in remembrance of the men, women, and children of Igboland who were massacred during the Biafra-Nigeria civil war, and also to commemorate the 54th anniversary of the declaration of the Sovereign State of Biafra.

Speaking during a television interview, Umahi said he saw nothing wrong in setting aside a day to honor the millions of Igbo people, mostly children, who died during the 3-year long civil war that ravaged the country between 1967 and 1970.

He insisted that as the Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, if a proposal to that effect comes to the table, they (the South East governors) will look into it. He said:

“People are beginning to say that even beyond the issue of sitting at home, there is a need to set aside a date to honor our brothers and sisters who died during the civil war and there is nothing wrong with doing that. If it comes before the South East governors, we would give it consideration and put conditions and one of them would be that if anyone decides to do otherwise, you must allow the person to exercise his or her rights.

“Children, who didn’t know the reasons for declaring the war was killed and we are saying we should have a public holiday for people like that. We are saying if our leaders bring such proposition to us and speaking for myself, we would grant that day as a public holiday but there must be a proper request for this in one of our meetings. I believe it would even be deliberated upon in our next South East governors’ meeting.

“We have June 12 dedicated to MKO Abiola, we also have a date set aside for our fallen heroes, so, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a day set aside to mourn our dead but it depends on the motive because such a day is supposed to be a day of reflection.

“The South East leaders would be willing to set aside May 30 every year to honor our dead. The significance of that day, if set aside, is for each and every one of us to reflect and ask if we should have done things differently. Yes, we were being killed and we were being maltreated but maybe there would have been an alternative. What is done is done and the man who led us said there shouldn’t be a second war and that is where we are.”

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to lambast the hoodlums’ destroying government properties across the country, threatening to deal with them in the language they understand.

In a televised broadcast, Buhari said:

“I receive daily security reports on the attacks on critical national infrastructure, and it is very clear that those behind them want this administration to fail. Whoever wants the destruction of the system will soon have the shock of their lives. We’ve given them enough time.

“I received a briefing today from the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on the series of attacks on their facilities nationwide. These attacks are totally unacceptable, and we will not allow those behind them to achieve their evil objectives.

“I have assured INEC that we will make available to them everything they need to operate efficiently, so that no one will say we don’t want to go, or that we want a third term. There will be no excuse for failure. We will meet all of INEC’s demands.

“In the area of security, we have changed the Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General, and we are demanding that they rise fully to the challenges confronting us. There must be zero tolerance for all those bent on destroying our country by promoting crime and insurrection!

“Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand.”

Entertainment

Entertainment Lawyer Reveals Why Asake Left Olamide’s YBNL

Yemisi Falaye, an entertainment lawyer, has revealed why singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, parted ways with rapper Olamide’s record label, YBNL Nation.

Recall that reports of Asake and Olamide parting ways surfaced last December when it was reported that the ‘Sungba’ singer had been allowed to leave the label under a termination agreement.

In February 2025, Asake all but confirmed his separation from Olamide when he launched his own record label, Giran Republic.

However, shedding light on the separation and the kind of contract Asake signed with YBNL Nation, Falaye revealed that the singer left because he felt cheated.

Falaye traced the origin of the fallout to when Asake decided against her legal advice not to sign the contract Olamide gave him at the very beginning.

She explained that Asake, who had been in the music industry for years without a breakthrough, rushed to sign the contract despite her advice because he was excited that he was finally getting signed.

Falaye clarified that Olamide clearly told Asake to get a lawyer to review the contract before signing.

Although Asake took the contract to Falaye, he refused her advice not to sign but instead insulted her and accused her of trying to impede his breakthrough.

Falaye had warned Asake that he would be signing away his rights “in perpetuity” if he agreed to the terms of the contract.

She recounted, “I remember when Olamide was going to sign Asake. He was so overwhelmed that he said to Olamide, ‘I’m not going to get a lawyer to review this agreement. YBNL wants to sign me, do you know how long I’ve been waiting? He had been around for the longest time before Olamide decided to sign him. Olamide told him, ‘Take the contract, go and give it to somebody to review it.

“So he brought it to me, and I said, ‘If you sign this agreement, you are going to assign your rights in perpetuity’. I advised him not to sign it. And he looked at me and said, ‘Are you kidding me? You said what? Did they send you? You want to pour sand in my garri.’

“He insulted me and called my bluff. Then he went back and told Olamide, ‘Look, I’m not going to…’ and right there, he signed it. And guess what? It didn’t particularly work for him. Because if it did, he would have renewed the agreement or at least been open to reviewing the terms. But he was so hurt, he felt cheated. Why should he feel cheated? He’s the one that didn’t understand the agreement.”

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BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died at the age of 82.

Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed on at the age of 82. Bashir Ahmad, the President’s former Special Assistant on Digital Communications, announced the development in a post on his verified X account on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

“The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.

“May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” Ahmad wrote.

The former President had been ill and undergoing treatment in an undisclosed London hospital, with sources claiming he was placed in intensive care in the early days of his admission back in April.

While initial reports described his visit as a routine medical check‑up, sources confirmed he fell ill soon after arriving and remained hospitalised.

However, the family has yet to disclose the circumstances surrounding his passing as of press time.

During his presidency, Buhari embarked on frequent and prolonged foreign medical trips, which attracted criticisms and concerns over the nation’s healthcare infrastructure.

Born on 17 December 1942, the 82-year-old general served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 after his previous stint as military Head of State from 1983 to 1985.

Recall that last week, President Bola Tinubu had sent his vice, Kashim Shettima, to pay his predecessor a visit at the London hospital where he was recuperating.

Tinubu directed the Vice President to ascertain Buhari’s condition and ensure that he was supported to full recovery.

Shettima jetted off from Addis Ababa on Sunday night and arrived in London on Monday, July 7, 2025, before proceeding to an unnamed hospital.

Entertainment

Burna Boy’s new album ‘No Signs of Weakness’ is out

Grammy award-winning global icon Burna Boy has released his highly anticipated eighth studio album ‘No Sign of Weakness’. The project, released on July 11, 2025, is his eighth album, marking another notable moment in his illustrious career. In the album, Burna Boy addresses all forms of weakness, whether personal or perceived, while announcing his intentions to continue blazing the trail.

The album packs 16 tracks with guest appearances from global stars Stromae, Travis Scott, Mick Jagger, and Shaboozey. He has previously released the reggae love joint ‘Sweet Love’ and the uptempo joint ‘Tatata’ featuring Travis Scott.

Burna Boy also released the songs ‘Update’ and ‘Bundle By Bundle’ in preparation for the album.. 2025 has been a busy year for the hitmaker, who became the first-ever cover star of Billboard France. The feat coincided with his historic, sold-out show at the Stade de France, making him the first African artist to headline the iconic venue.

The multi-award-winning global star followed up on his Stade De France concert with another historic concert in Manchester, where he sold out the Co-op Arena, which is the biggest indoor Arena in England. Following the release of ‘No Sign of Weakness,’ Burna Boy will be embarking on a tour of North America where he will be headlining several notable venues in the United States and Canada.