NDSF2021: Nnenna to speak on Digital Cooperation, NigComSAT drums support - ITREALMS

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The Chief Web Advocate at the World Wide Web Foundation, Nnenna Nwakanma, and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite, (NigComSAT), Dr. Abimbola Alale have been lined-up to speak at the 2021 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), billed for Thursday, June 10, at the Golden Tulip Hotels Essential, International Airport Road, Lagos.

DigitalSENSE Africa Forum series is a project of ITREALMS Media group; a team of internationally award-winning Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry analysts and perception managers who are connected to the African Regional At-Large Organisation (AFRALO) for shaping the future of the Internet.

GSM decries suspension, warns on effect on businesses - ITREALMS

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The Governor 'Seyi Makinde (GSM) of Oyo State, has decried the suspension of Twitter operations in the country by the Federal Government, saying it will hamper thousands of businesses and services, reports ITREALMS. 

A press statement available to ITREALMS and personally signed by Gov. Makinde, he counseled the Federal Government of Nigeria not to hamper the operations of thousands of businesses and services with its recent suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria.

Ubani, Nwokwu secure major legal victory against National Assembly's bogus salaries and allowances - ITREALMS

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Messrs Monday Ubani and John Nwokwu have secured major legal victory against the National Assembly's bogus salaries and allowances, inviting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and prosecute those who denied collecting bogus salaries, reports ITREALMS.

The victory, ITREALMS gathered, came in a judgment delivered on Friday, 4th of June, 2021 in the suit of by the duo against five respondents, including the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Assembly Service Commission.

VPN: General Buhari’s FG orders prosecution of persons using Twitter - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government (FG) administration of General Muhammadu Buhari, has once again added to the heightened tempo in the country by ordering prosecution of persons using Twitter in the country, reports ITREALMS.

FG, ITREALMS recalls had on Friday suspended Twitter operations in the country and by Saturday morning ordered telcos to suspend subscribers access to the microblogging platform.

Twitter suspension by FG is over-kill says Guild of Editors - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the federal government to tread with caution and immediately reconsider the suspension of the operation of Twitter in Nigeria and seek other legitimate means of resolving its dispute with the company, reports ITREALMS.

NGE in a press statement available to ITREALMS and endorsed by the President, Mustapha Isah and General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, said that the Federal Government’s action has the unintended consequences of hindering free speech and  jeopardising the economic interests of many Nigerians who rely on the social media platform for vital information to make informed business decisions daily.

Confirmed! NCC orders telcos, 'suspend access to Twitter' - ITREALMS

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Telecommunication operators in the country have confirmed receipt of order from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to effect the suspension order on Twitter including citizens access, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS, the operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) said they have received “order to suspend access to Twitter.”

Twitter suspension on Twitter: Nigerians confused, proffer alternatives - ITREALMS

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The Nigerians Tweeps have expressed surprised over the announcement Friday afternoon that the Federal Government (FG) has pronounced suspension of microblogging social platform, Twitter, indefinitely, reports ITREALMS.

Their confusion, ITREALMS gathered, emanated from the fact that the announcement was initially made on tweet with the handle from the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture @FMICNigeria was posted and it read: “Press Release:- FG Suspends @Twitter operations in Nigeria.”

Benue gov commissions 65km Moniya-Ijaiye-Iseyin road - ITREALMS

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Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, was on Thursday, joined by his Benue State counterpart, Governor Samuel Ortom, to commission the 65 kilometres Moniya-Ojutaye-Ijaiye-Iseyin Road.

Ortom, who was the soecial guest of honour at the event, commended Makinde for delivering such a massive road project, among many others, despite economic challenges and other odds that have befallen the nation.

Corruption: Publish assets of public servants, ICPC Tasks CCB - ITREALMS

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for the publication of assets declared by public and civil servants by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to curb corruption in the public sector.

Spokesperson, ICPC, Mrs. Azuka Ogugua in a press statement available to ITREALMS, quoted the Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, during a meeting with the Chairman and board members of CCB, observed that the secrecy that surrounds asset declarations by public and civil servants was aiding corruption.

Ecosystem restoration, living in harmony with nature - ITREALMS

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The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), joins the global community in commemorating this year’s world environment day with the theme 'Ecosystem Restoration.' The United Nations has set aside June 5, every year as a day of shared global reflection and action towards protecting our environment. This year’s world environment day theme is incredibly significant because it calls on all of us to do our parts in protecting our ecosystems in these uncertain times.

In a press statement issued during the ERA/FoEN event to mark the World Environment Day in Port Harcourt, Mike Karikpo, Esq., Programmes Director and Administration, ERA/FoEN, explained that ecosystems are dynamic communities of plants, animals and microorganisms interacting with the physical environment, landscapes, lakes, and oceans.

General Buhari's FG suspends Twitter in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the suspension of Twitter in the country, reports ITREALMS.

According to the Special Assistant to the President on Media, Office of the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Segun Adeyemi, in a press statement available to ITREALMS, quoted the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed as saying that the suspension is indefinite.

Massacre looms in South East: General Buhari approves ‘major offensive’ - ITREALMS

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Massacre looms in the Nigeria’s South-East following the approval given by the President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, to the nation’s security agencies to launch a “major offensive” in the region, reports ITREALMS.

The South-East region of Nigeria is largely dominated by Ndigbo.

According to TheCable, which broke the news of the impending devastating operation in an exclusive report, quoted “multiple security sources” as informing it that “President Muhammadu Buhari has given the security agencies the marching order to curtail what many Nigerians fear is a descent to anarchy.”

Tonight encounter: FC Lorient coach, Pelissier applauds Super Eagles new boy Terem Moffi - ITREALMS

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The coach of French Ligue 1 side FC Lorient, Christophe Pelissier, has applauded the Super Eagles new kid, Teremas 'Terem' Moffi, who is making his debut with Super Eagles in today friendly with Cameroon, reports ITREALMS.

Terem, the Ogoja prince, ITREALMS gathered, had in recent past season scored 14 goals to help modest Lorient to stay up in the French top flight after they had taken the chance to sign him from Belgian club KV Kortrijk for a record eight million Euros last summer.

Post-COVID-19 survival: Google kicks off programmes for small retail businesses - ITREALMS

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Google has kicked off a series of programmes for the month of June, which will not only support the growth and recovery of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Africa’s post-COVID economy but will help them thrive, reports ITREALMS.

On the continent, SMBs account for around 90% of all businesses forming the backbone of the economy. While these businesses account for 80% of the region’s employment, the COVID-19 pandemic and restricted business activity over the past year have had, and continue to have, a significant impact on them and the livelihoods of millions.

ALTON, IXPN endorse Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on IG4D 2021 - ITREALMS

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has endorsed this year’s Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), slated for Thursday, June 10, at the Golden Tulip Hotels Essential, International Airport Road, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has also given its support to the forum which is the 12th edition.

NASS reinforces legal status for National Emergency Number 112 - ITREALMS

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The upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly, The Senate, has taken steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Communication Centres (ECC), reports ITREALMS.

The Senate Committee on Communications recently organised a one-day public hearing where stakeholders gathered to make valuable contributions and observations on two bills by the Senate Committee on Communications. These are the Nigerian Postal Service Act (Repeal and Establishment) Bill, 2021 and the Nationwide Toll-Free Emergency Number (Establishment) Bill, 2021, being sponsored by Senator Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State.

FirstBank is 2nd most admired financial service brand - ITREALMS

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has been ranked the second ‘most admired financial services brand’ in Africa – for the second straight year – at the 2021 Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands Event, held on Africa day, 25th May 2021.

Brand Africa is an intergenerational movement to inspire a great Africa through promoting a positive image of Africa, celebrating its diversity and driving its competitiveness. It is a brand-led movement which recognizes that in the 21st century, brands are an asset and a vector of image, reputation and competitiveness of nations.

Standard Chartered cardholders gets 10% off @Konga - ITREALMS

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Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce brand has rolled out a mouthwatering offer for its customers in partnership with foremost financial institution, Standard Chartered (SC) Bank.

The offer, which applies to all Standard Chartered Visa card holders, will see them enjoy a whopping 10 per cent discount on all orders placed on the Konga platform.

Senate reinforces legal status for National Emergency Number 112 - ITREALMS

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Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, The Senate, has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Communication Centres (ECC).

The Senate Committee on Communications recently organised a one-day public hearing where stakeholders gathered to make valuable contributions and observations on two bills by the Senate Committee on Communications. These are the Nigerian Postal Service Act (Repeal and Establishment) Bill, 2021 and the Nationwide Toll-Free Emergency Number (Establishment) Bill, 2021, being sponsored by Senator Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State.

Access dares Standard Chartered in Bank Wars’ final - ITREALMS

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The inaugural edition of Bank Wars, a FIFA 21 Gaming competition for leading Nigerian banks, will come to an exciting climax on Saturday, June 5, 2021 as Access Bank and Standard Chartered go head-to-head in the final.

Bank Wars is sponsored by foremost Original Equipment Manufacturer, Samsung.

South-East: First Bank branches fully open for business - ITREALMS

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The premier bank in West Africa and the leading financial inclusion services provider in Nigeria for over 127 years, the First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has denied any allegation of its South-East branches being shut for businesses, reports ITREALMS.

Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, of the bank, Mrs. Folake Ani-Mumuney, confirmed this to ITREALMS saying they are fully open for business.

Police parades 84 notorious criminals, foil attempt to kidnap Catholic Bishop in Zaria - ITREALMS

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The Force Public Relations Officer, Force headquarters, CP Frank Mba has confirmed the arrest and parading of some 84 notorious criminals and foiled attempt to kidnap Catholic Bishop in Zaria, reports ITREALMS.

Mba in a press statement available to ITREALMS, said this followed the ongoing implementation of a robust security action plan to protect citizens and critical national infrastructure across the country.

Federal forces dressed in IPOB uniforms abducted, extorted me, says Citizen Derico - ITREALMS

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A young Igboman has narrated how his abductors who claimed to be Federal Forces but dressed as members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) nearly wasted his life, reports ITREALMS.

According to the man, who identified himself as Ibekwe Livinus Chiemerie, aka Derico, he had travelled to the South-East recently for business and had stayed back due to the insecurity in the region.

VULTe: Polaris Bank underscores uniqueness, benefits to customers - ITREALMS

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The Polaris Bank has underscored its newly-launched digital banking platform, VULTe, listing the uniqueness and benefits to the customers, reports ITREALMS.

The banks also said, VULTe is a quick self-service innovation aimed at delivering greater value and benefits to existing and new customers of the Bank.

Between FinTech and Cloud Computing - ITREALMS

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FinTech and Cloud Computing

With billions in venture capital funding, FinTech – financial technology, has proven that it is more than just another buzzword. Over the past few years, many companies in this innovative industry have not only raked in big bucks, they have also created systems that have eased the various processes of businesses across the world. FinTech companies thrive based on the automation of processes. As such, they are predominantly online-based and require effective transaction processes in real-time, solid user experience and more. 

To this end, they are required to be reliable and efficient. Their ability to have immediate access to large amounts of data – while being able to store it safely for extended periods – is now a prerequisite for these companies to stay in business. More so, their customers demand that the services provided are affordable and easy-to-use.

Vintage Confluence assures on lightning-speed transactions, advocates Technology Innovations - ITREALMS

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Leading global Bitcoin trading company, Vintage Confluence LLC has assured its existing and prospective clients of lightning-speed transactions that would ease their burdens and eradicate the delays that pose a threat to their bitcoin business transactions, reports ITREALMS.

The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Precious Aire, gave the assurance while delivering his speech at the 2021 edition of the NITRA Technology Forum, organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA).

'Trade war' solution to Nigeria's lingering genocide - ITREALMS

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In search of solution to lingering killings across Nigeria, Barr. Emeka Odikpo, wrote, there is sense in 'trade war' than in 'actual war.'

A leading figure in my list of heroes is Dr. Martin Luther King. He has a lot to teach Africans and Igbo people in particular. He is not the type of leader that rants, curses and resorts to violence. His weapon of war was non violence and he was damned effective at it.

GSM booster: - A yearn for better service delivery, penetration - ITREALMS

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REMMY NWEKE in this piece examined the pros and cons of GSM boosters, but insisted it’s a call for a better telecom service delivery in the country. 

Prelude:

Although Chike Oyibor, a professional and technology enthusiast in the city, often gets call from home, a rural community of Awba-Ofemili in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, where his aged parents reside, but often there are network issues including that at times, the parents call or pimp Chike in what is also known locally as flashing; for him to call back is always an uphill-task; with the network giving him all manner of pre-recorded Interactive Voice Response (IVR), including that the number that just ‘flashed’ him is out of network coverage area or that to the line does not exist on the network.

Makinde approves recruitment of 500 health workers - ITREALMS

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the recruitment of 500 health workers to fix the gap in the health sector across the state.

He added that the challenge of understaffing in the public health sector in the state is something the administration has been trying to address, noting that ongoing intervention to build at least one well-equipped Primary Health Care Centre in each of the 351 Wards of the state is on course.

Health Minister applauds 9mobile for recognizing frontline health workers - ITREALMS

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The Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has lauded 9mobile for its support in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. He gave the commendation at the Health Workers recognition event, organized by the telco to celebrate health workers at the National Hospital, Abuja, at the weekend, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the event, the minister, who was represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebimpe Adebiyi, stated that the gesture by 9mobile to celebrate frontline health workers by recognizing and rewarding the most outstanding health worker would go a long way to boost the morale of the recipient as well as other health workers.

Makinde: No going back on science, logic, data to develop Oyo - ITREALMS

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Governor of Oyo State, 'Seyi Makinde, said on Monday that his administration will continue to use data, science and logic to arrive at the best decisions that will positively affect the people of the state.

The governor stated this while commissioning a model school building at the St. Paul's Anglican Basic School, Okutapemo, Iseyin, to commemorate his second anniversary in office.

Digital Inclusion: What Danbatta told visiting Lopes on Nigeria's model - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has given some insights on the nation's digital inclusion model to the visiting Guinea Bissau agency delegation, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking during the working visit by a delegation from Autoridade Reguladora Nacional (ARN), the Telecom National Regulatory Authority of Guinea-Bissau led by the Chief of Network and Service Department, Mr. Teafilo Lopes, Danbatta, shared his experiences on some of the regulatory models, approaches and best practices being implemented by the Commission in promoting a stable telecoms sector and accelerating digital inclusion in Nigeria.

Nigerians beware of new email-based attack by Solarwindhackers says NITDA - ITREALMS

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has cautioned Nigerians to be aware of new electronic mail-based attacked by Solarwindhackers, reports ITREALMS.

NITDA also said that this came from Microsoft Incorporated, a world renown multinational technology company which at the weekend, uncovered a widespread malicious email campaign undertaken by the hacking group known as NOBELIUM.

Senator Anyim mourns, decries assassination of Hon. Gulak - ITREALMS

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The former Senate President, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has expressed shock and sadness over the assassination of Hon. Ahmed Gulak, especially in the South Eastern state of Imo, at the weekend, reports ITREALMS.

Anyim, who also described Gulak as a brother and nationalist, lamented his death, declaring "it is one death too many."

Cloudflex boss to CBN, NCC, NITDA: Include local hosting deals in licensing - ITREALMS

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cloudflex, Mr. Aderemi Adejumoh has tasked all the federal government regulatory agencies in the country to include local hosting deals in their licensing requirements, reports ITREALMS.

Mr. Aderemi Adejumoh at NITRA Forum 2021

Speaking at the 2021 Technology Forum organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) held in Lagos at the weekend with the theme “Achieving 30% growth in Local Cloud Hosting by 2024” Adejumoh said that inclusion of this clause in regulatory and licensing requirements would give unprecedented boost to the cloud hosting industry in the country.

Danbatta shares experience on regulatory model for Nigeria’s digital inclusion - ITREALMS

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…As Guinea Bissau visits NCC on benchmarking tour

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has shared his experiences on some of the regulatory models, approaches and best practices being implemented by the Commission in promoting a stable telecoms sector and accelerating digital inclusion in Nigeria.

Danbatta shared these experiences while receiving a delegation from Autoridade Reguladora Nacional (ARN), the Telecom National Regulatory Authority of Guinea-Bissau who were on a on a week-long benchmarking visit to the Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. The delegation was in the Commission to gain insights into NCC’s regulatory template as part of the exchange to build stronger bilateral relations with the Commission in the area of telecommunications regulation.

Scam: IG asked to investigate Adoke, Etete over alleged OPL 245 forgery - ITREALMS

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The Inspector General of Police,(IG) has been asked to investigate former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke and the former Petroleum Minister, Dan Etete and Abubakar Aliyu over a string of forgery allegations linked to the OPL245 scandal.

In a petition sent to the Inspector General of Police (IG), Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), Corner House and Re: Common, two global anti-corruption groups based in the United Kingdom (UK) the police were asked to open up a new frontier in the lingering scam that has seen Nigeria loose billions of dollars to crooks.

NDSF 2021: ISPON president, Mba-Uzoukwu to discourse role of Nigerian software in digital governance - ITREALMS

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The President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu, is to give a keynote at the 2021 edition of the Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), billed for Thursday, June 10, at the Golden Tulip Hotels Essential, International Airport Road, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this in Lagos, the organisers through the Lead Consulting Strategist and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media inc, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said that ISPON president would be exploring the role of Nigerian software in digital economy within this year’s main theme which centers on Digital Cooperation: Enhancing Multistakeholders Governance for Digital Economy.

IPOB denies killing Ahmed Gulak in Owerri, says political killing not 'our agenda' - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied any involvement in the killing of a northern politician, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak in Owerri on Saturday evening, reports ITREALMS.

IPOB in a press statement sighted by ITREALMS, said categorically that political killing is not part of its agenda but actualisation of Biafra.