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  The Leadership of the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), a Pan-African Group, has distanced itself from any July 7 (77) celebration, falsely claimed in some quarters to be the group’s founding day anniversary The NBM in a statement released by its National Public Relations Officer, Oluwatosin Dixon, on Wednesday 5th of July 2023, said that the Movement has no celebration nor anniversary known as July 7 (7/7), saying that those spreading the falsehood are not members of the NBM of Africa but imposters and charlatans. “July 7th (7/7)” as acclaimed by the enemies of the NBM of Africa founding date is false and not recognised by the Pan-Africanist group.

A tense clash has erupted between the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Imo State Secretariat, leaving the details of the incident still sketchy. The confrontation, which unfolded unexpectedly, has raised concerns and questions about the circumstances surrounding the clash.  As the situation unfolds, authorities involved will provide more information to shed light on what transpired and the underlying reasons for the clash between these two key law enforcement agencies. More details later

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has urged residents of South-East to ignore Mr Simon Ekpa’s declaration of a one-week sit-at-home in the zone.  Ekpa had announced one week sit-at-home commencing from today, July 3, 2023.  However, in a statement by the National President of Ohanaeze Youths, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he urged the South-East residents to ignore Ekpa’s directive.  Okwu, who described the order as dictatorial, said there was no justification for someone to relax in his comfortable abode in Finland and then issue orders that others should not seek their daily bread.  The youth group said, “We have always made it clear that Simon Ekpa is not fighting for Biafra; he is only using the name of Biafra to enrich himself.  “He is also not interested in having Mazi Nnamdi Kanu released because he knows any day Kanu is released, his business will end.  “So, he goes ahead taking decisions, issuing orders that would lead to the prolonged detent