“I was sleeping this evening when suddenly I was woken up by the blaring of sirens. Initially, I thought it was the Commissioner of Police who lives in the neighbourhood that was returning home. But the blaring persisted and was followed up by sporadic gun shots. The soldiers wanted to bulldoze their way into the palace but IPOB members formed a human shield and resisted them. They wanted to break the shield and fired at three persons and wounded others before leaving. Everybody including children was running away in confusion.”

Nnamdi Kanu narrated how soldiers allegedly invaded his compound in Abia State on Sunday.

“The Nigeria state is not at war with the people of South-East Nigeria, and therefore wish to call on the president and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces. The leadership of the National Assembly to mandate the Minister of Defence, Chief of Army Staff, to immediately withdraw the military arbitrarily deployed to Southeast to murder innocent civilians. If this is not adhered to within twenty-one days (21) the Igbo National Council (INC), will petition and also sue the Nigeria Army and the Federal government, to International Criminal Court (ICC), for genocide against the armless people of the southeast Nigeria.”

The Igbo National Council issued a stern warning to the Federal Government on Operation Python Dance II and its occupation of the South East.

“I owe Igbos a duty not to be misled… My long held position on Nigerias National question has not, will not change, what has changed is the method… Peaceful means of agitation is not cowardice, ethnic supremacist breeds hate, Kanu is breeding deep hatred in South East and Igbo land.”

Kayode Ogundamisi, after being roasted for condemning Nnamdi Kanu when he was once part of the OPC himself, came back with an explanation.

“A prominent influencer like Mrs. Ezekwesili has a moral and patriotic duty not to give ammunition to any violent group that seems determined to pursue its separatist agitation through reckless and destructive methods.”

The Presidency on the other hand, only had words for people – like Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili – who dared to point out the folly of the FG’s latest actions.

Away from Nnamdi Kanu, for a minute…

“People who are bereft of ideas about entrepreneurial spirit always think that everyone else is a thief just like them. Despite previous desperate efforts to link me with corruption, the William Jefferson trial in the United States ended in 2009 without indicting me or linking me to corrupt activities.”

Atiku Abubakar has dared anyone with proof of his corruption to come forth or forever remain silent –well he didn’t quite say the last bit .

“Having suffered brain drain, how do we attract back our Diaspora and the brain-gain associated with it like the Chinese and Indians have witnessed? The earlier the oil dries up the better for our national ability to think, be innovative and respect intellect and academic achievement.”

Governor El Rufai said at the 2017 Founder’s Day Celebration in memory of Prof Ojetunji Aboyade.

“Whether Baba will seek re-election or not remains his individual decision to make. He is old enough and has been in politics and government longer than anyone in his party or cabinet as to know what to do and the right time to do it. He is the best person to judge and decide for himself what to do. The nation still needs his services but it’s still up to him to decide if he is willing and fit to provide more or not.”

-Senator Shehu Sani wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

“We are lucky that last year and this year the rainy season is good. If it were not good I must confide to you that I was considering which country to run to. But God answered the prayers of many Nigerians the rainy season last year was good and this year with the report I’m getting is good. We thank God for that otherwise there would have been a lot of problems in this country.”

-President Muhammadu Buhari joked while receiving the National Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday.