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Latest Biafra News, IPOB News For Thursday, 6th February, 2020 Philips Sunday 6th February 2020 Good day, Nigeria, welcome to roundup of  Biafra  news headlines for today Thursday, 6th February 2020. Below is a roundup of top stories on Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and other pro-Biafra groups. 1. Biafra: Ikpeazu Takes ‘Major Decision’ In Abia Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents Burial The governor of Abia State, southeast Nigeria, Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed the state ministry of works to ensure the immediate reconstruction of Eze I. O. Kanu road in Afaraukwu Ibeku, Umuahia North Local Government Area (LGA). reports that the directive of the Abia State Governor is coming a few days to the burial ceremony of the parents of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). 2. Biafra: You Can’t Stop Burial Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents – IPOB Slams Nigerian Army The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it will not be intimidated by t...

Breaking: Buhari Makes Fresh ‘Next Level’ AppointmentPublished 7 mins ago on 5th February 2020 By George Ogbolu Buhari    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the appointment of Prof, Saad Ahmed as the new Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. This was made known in a statement by Eunice Akro, Assistant Director, Press and Publicity in the Ministry of Health, (FMOH), in Abuja. Naija News reports that the appointment of Ahmed takes effect on Feb. 16, 2020. In a statement to congratulate the new medical director, the Minister of State for Health, Sen. Olorunnimbe Mamora urged Ahmed to do his best at improving on the achievements already attained at the hospital. “This can be achieved by treating patients with respect. Also, work in harmony with all stakeholders in the sector and Nigerians,” he advised. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Board of the FMC, Jabi, Dr Alex Ideh thanked the FMoH for the suppo...

Search 'My African name stopped me getting job opportunities' By Ian Westbrook BBC Business reporter 6 hours ago Share this with Facebook   Share this with WhatsApp   Share this with Messenger   Share this with Twitter   Share Image copyright FUNKE ABIMBOLA Image caption Funke Abimbola was awarded an MBE in 2017 for services to diversity in the legal profession and to young people. Lawyer and diversity campaigner Funke Abimbola says she suffered "bias" when she tried to get into the profession. About a third of FTSE 100 companies have no ethnic minority representation on their boards, a report has revealed. The Parker Review Committee found 31 of the 83 firms which provided relevant information fell into this category. Ms Abimbola said: "I found a number of barriers to entering the profession because I had an African name and am a black woman, without any doubt." She told the BBC: "...

Search Homeless US student population 'highest in more than a decade' 4 February 2020 Share this with Facebook   Share this with WhatsApp   Share this with Messenger   Share this with Twitter   Share Image copyright GETTY IMAGES Image caption Schoolchildren aged 10-11 and 16-17 are the most likely to become homeless in the US The number of homeless students in the US is the highest in more than a decade according to a new study. Most of the 1.5 million homeless schoolchildren stayed with other families or friends after losing their homes. But 7% lived in abandoned buildings or cars, the  report by the National Centre for Homeless Education  showed. It is often caused by job insecurity, unaffordable housing, domestic violence and recently the opioid crisis. Living without a fixed address has a seriously impact on children's education and health. Less than a third of homeless students w...