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A group of protesters seeking the releases of Sahara Reporters Publisher and Former AAC Presidential Candidate, Omoyele Sowore had a brief clash with Pro-Buhari/FG supporters in Abuja earlier today.

The clash occurred as a leader of the Pro-Buhari group attempted to forcefully stop one of the protesters, Dickson Iroegbu from speaking to the Press.

POLITICS NIGERIA has footage from the scene below;

https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-sowore-protesters-clash-with-buhari-supporters-in-abuja-photos/

A popular music artist, Ange Didier Huon alias DJ Arafat has died after being involved in a Motor Accident on Sunday night.Arafat was admitted to hospital in the main city, Abidjan, with a fractured skull after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday, Jeune Afrique says.

The 33-year-old died early on Monday.He has been referred to as the "king" of coupé-décalé dance music and one of his biggest hit songs, Dosabado, has over five million views on YouTube.

Fellow music artists like Davido have taken to social media to share their condolences.

Watch the video below;

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-popular-musician-dj-arafat-is-dead/

A viral video has emerged online showing the shocking moment a yet to be identified Nigerian lady stormed Ikeja City Mall in Lagos without a bra.The lady was also covered in blue and red paints wearing only a g-string, leaving her upper body completely exposed.

This disrupted vehicular movements as she crossed the road to the mall.Some men on sighting from afar, alighted just to have a closer look of her and some also brought out their phones to record this.It surprising how bold and daring the lady was to pull off such a stunt on the streets of Lagos especially the biggest mall in Lagos mainland.

Click below to watch Video;

https://politicsnigeria.com/confusion-as-half-naked-woman-storms-ikeja-shopping-mall-photos/

Wordpress Web Developers/ SEO Analyst

Job description

A digital media firm in Lekki phase 1 requires the services of an experienced and passionate WordPress Developer/SEO Analyst to join our IT team! As a WordPress Developer at our company, you will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including creating WordPress themes and plugins.

We are expecting you to have a strong understanding of the latest industry trends and content management systems and at least 1 year of experience; planning and developing websites across multiple products and organizations

WordPress Developer duties and responsibilities:
Designing and implementing new features and functionality
Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture
Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS
Helping to formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and plugin.
SEO Analyst responsibilities:
Conducting keyword research using various tools (like Keyword Planner and Moz)
Performing competitive analysis and identifying gaps in our content or areas of improvement in our web design
Tracking important SEO metrics including organic traffic, conversion rates and time spent on page

WordPress Developer requirements and qualifications
Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications
Experience designing and developing responsive design websites
Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers
Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
Ability to design websites using shopify
Working knowledge of web applications, programming languages, and web services, such as APIs, CSS, CSS3, cross-browser compatibility, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, security principles, REST, SOAP, and web user interface design (UI)
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial)
Strong understanding of PHP back-end development



Social Media Manager

Are you social media savvy, with great written and oral communication skills? Are you able to engage with prospective customers, provide information in a clear, concise and professional manner? Are you digitally savvy and able to create graphics and catchy posts using platforms such as canva? We are looking for a passionate social media manager to handle our social media platforms.
Responsibilities Include:
Create and post content related to the company’s service offerings on the company’s social media platforms (Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram, Website Blog, and Twitter).
Manage enquiries and respond to posts across multiple platforms.
Generating email lists and email marketing using already created email templates.
Develop social media strategy
Provide data analysis and metric reporting for clients
Manage the company’s blog and update on a daily basis.
Create graphics as appropriate and post on social media (message content will be provided).
Meet/exceed monthly leads and engagement/followership targets.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Proficiency in many social media platforms
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)


Entry level
Employment type
Full-time

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Send your resume and a cover letter application to hrtitanng@gmail.com.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested two close allies of PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.POLITICS NIGERIA learnt that the commission arrested Uyi Giwa-Osagie, Atiku's lawyer and his Son-in-law, Babalele Abdullah on Thursday evening. The commission is set to file charges of Money-laundering against Osagie.

Below are the charges against Osagie;

COUNT 1

That you UYIEKPEN GlWA-OSAGIE and ERHUNSE GlWA-OSAGIE, sometimes in February 2019 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court conspired to commit an offence to wit: making cash payment of the sum of $2,000,000.00 (Two Million United State Dollars) without going through financial institution which sum exceeded the amount authorized by Law and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(a), and 1(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 as amended and punishable under Section 16(2)(b) of the same Act.

COUNT 2

That you UYIEKPEN GIWA-OSAGIE on or before the 12th day of February 2019 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, procured ERHUNSE GIWAOSAGIE to make cash payment of the sum of $2,000,000.00 (Two Million United State Dollars) without going through financial institution, which sums exceeded the amount authorized by Law and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(c) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 as amended and punishable under Section 16(2)(b) of the same Act.

COUNT 3

That you ERHUNSE GlWA-OSAGIE sometimes in February 2019 In Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court made the payment of the sum of $2,000,000.00 (Two Million United State Dollars) without going through financial institution, which sum exceeded the amount authorized by Law and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Sections 1(a). & 16(1). (d) of the Money Laundering(Prohibition) Act, 2011 (As Amended) and Punishable under section 16 of the Same Act.The arrest is coming five months after Babalele and Giwa-Osagie were detained for several days while being questioned in a multi-million dollar money-laundering probe.He was reportedly arrested after a bureau de change operative allegedly identified him as the owner of $2 million found in its possession.The commission alleged that the funds were to be used for the 2019 general elections.

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-efcc-arrests-atikus-lawyer-son-in-law/

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM,mni has ordered full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of three (3) Police operatives and one (1) Civilian, and serious injury to other Police operatives, who were on investigation activities to Ibi, Taraba State, to arrest one Alhaji Hamisu indicted in a series of high-profile kidnap incidents in the State.

The Police Operatives, led by ASP Felix Adolije of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) reportedly came under sudden attack and serious shooting by soldiers of the Nigerian Army, along Ibi – Jalingo Road, Taraba State. The Operatives, who were taking the arrested suspect, Alhaji Hamisu to the Command Headquarters in Jalingo, were shot at severally by the soldiers despite sufficient proof that they are Police personnel on legitimate duty. Three Policemen (comprising one Inspector and two Sergeants) and one civilian died as a result of gunshot injuries sustained in the attack while others sustained serious gunshot wounds.

The soldiers thereafter released the handcuffed suspect, Alhaji Hamisu, who is now on the run. Alhaji Hamisu, a notorious kidnap kingpin, has been on the Police wanted list for his complicity in several high-profile kidnap cases including the recent abduction of an Oil-Mogul in Taraba State wherein a ransom of about One Hundred Million Naira (N100,000,000) was paid.

The IGP has ordered the AIG Medicals to proceed to Jalingo to ensure concerted efforts in the treatment of the injured Police officers. The remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue. Meanwhile, the Force has commenced a full investigation into the bizarre and unfortunate incident.

Watch the shocking video below;

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-soldiers-open-fire-on-policemen-in-taraba-state-release-kidnap-kingpin/

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As part of its corporate sustainability and social development initiatives, BUA Obu Cement Company, a Cement manufacturing subsidiary of one of Africa’s largest manufacturing conglomerates, BUA Group, has commissioned and donated 6 solar-powered water projects to various communities in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.

In addition, the company also inaugurated a scholarship board that will administer BUA-sponsored scholarships to at least 24 exceptional students, beginning in September 2019.

Speaking on the donations, O’tega Ogra, Group Head for Corporate Communications at BUA Group said that Corporate Social responsibility is more than just a watchword at BUA Group.

“These projects have reaffirmed that at BUA Group, CSR is more than just a watchword. It is a social pact and enduring commitment between BUA, the people and communities where we operate to bring about sustainable development.

BUA Group and its subsidiaries will continue to adopt responsible business practices whilst contributing positively to the development of host communities by investing in health, education, water & sanitation, and other areas in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.”Plant Director, BUA Obu Cement Company, Ahmed Idris, while addressing the community leaders said,“It is our intention that these 6 water projects which meet the requirements for reliable, sustainable and clean, potable water will make life easier for the Okpella people. These boreholes spread across Iddo, Imiakuri, Awuyemi, Ogute, Okhuonmunyio and Imiegiele communities will greatly reduce incidences of water-borne diseases as well as bring clean potable water closer to the communities.

On the scholarship scheme, Ahmed Idris said, “Beginning from the next academic session in the month of September 2019, BUA Obu Cement Company will sponsor 24 brilliant students from Okpella, picked from different communities, studying various courses in any of the Nigeria Universities or Polytechnics annually. “We are not stopping there; we have also identified a host of other ways from community roads to schools renovations and healthcare support. We shall continue to do our best in that regards to improve lives of the members of our host communities,” he added. In his response, the Chairman of the newly inaugurated BUA Obu Cement scholarship scheme board, made up mostly of people from the host community, High Chief Peter Aronokhale expressed gratitude toBUA Cement for the gesture and pledged the community’s support to the company’s growth. “I am impressed at the mutually beneficial partnership between BUA and the Okpella people. I want to start by saying we are humbled and delighted to be associated with BUA Obu Cement Company.

This is the first time a company is doing a project of this nature for our communities”. “I also want to assure you that on our part we are willing and prepared to mobilize the communities in support of the company’s accelerated growth and development. Your success is our success”. Aronokhale said.BUA Obu Cement Company is a 6million metric tonnes cement-manufacturing complex in the heart ofOkpella Community in Edo State Nigeria. The company has in the past embarked upon the renovation of primary schools as well as ensures the provision of highly subsidized electricity to the town.

https://politicsnigeria.com/bua-donates-6-solar-power-projects-institutes-scholarship-in-edo-photos/

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At 6pm today, 5th August, 2019, members of the Take it Back Movement were allowed to visit with our convener, Omoyele Sowore, for the first time since his armed abduction in the early hours last Saturday, the 3rd of August.



The visitors met him in high spirits, unmoved by the events of the last few days. The officers allowed the guests to present him with food as Sowore had refused all meals since his capture. We are also happy to confirm that Take it Back members will be allowed to bring him food daily as per his wishes.

The freedom fighter was quick to ask about Movement and Party faithfuls as he is aware that there will be a lot of worry about his wellbeing, and would like to assure everyone that he is being treated well and is in very good health.

He is pleased that the peaceful #RevolutionNow protests he called Nigerians to stand for went ahead, and has expressed his dismay at knowledge of the sheer number of innocent Nigerians being arrested for exercising their civil rights. He is greatly concerned about the wellbeing of all those arrested and /or affected by today’s heavy handed police action, and joins in demanding for their immediate release.

Indeed, the silver lining in today’s unrest lies in the knowledge that the truly, you cannot stop an idea whose time has come.

The Take it Back Movement will continue to agitate for his release as well as that of every single comrade whose voice this oppressive regime has tried to silence.

This visit was a small win; but we will not rest until we are free and free indeed.

https://politicsnigeria.com/just-in-sowore-speaks-from-dss-detention-meet-with-revolutionnow-protesters/

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The Nigerian Presidency has praised Nigerians for ‘Ignoring’ the #RevolutionNow protests Organized by Sahara Reporters Founder, Omoyele Sowore, who is currently being detained by the Department of State Security Services, DSS.



Below is a statement signed by Presidential media aide, Garba Shehu, sent to POLITICS NIGERIA;

“Today, millions of Nigerians went about their businesses: work, seeking employment, attending schools/colleges and caring for their families. By doing so, the millions defended our country’s hard-won democratic rights – by ignoring calls on social media to join a phantom ‘revolution’.”

“There were a few hundred persons today who, for their own reasons, decided to act upon the demands of a group calling itself Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria, which went on social media to ask everyday Nigerians to overthrow the government they only elected some six months ago.

“The President is humbled by the support – not for himself, or the governing party – but for the democratic values of modern-day Nigeria through the wisdom of those millions of citizens who preferred democracy and decided not to undermine an elected government.

“Today, joining those millions of Nigerians was not only the President and governing party at Federal level, but many state governments from the opposition, trade unions, civil society organisations, media and NGOs with focus on freedom of speech. All have, rightly, united in protecting Nigeria’s young democracy and the rights of all to elect leaders and lawmakers.

“The Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria’s attempt to incite citizens into a revolution against their own democratic rights and interests has failed – as will all attempts to take away from the people their hard-won rights and freedom to choose who leads their country.’’

https://politicsnigeria.com/presidency-hails-nigerians-for-ignoring-sowores-revolutionnow-protests/

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The #RevolutionNow Protest holding at the National Stadium in Lagos has erupted into Chaos as Police Officers released Teargas at the Protesters. Prior to the attack, POLITICS NIGERIA has gotten footage of some of the Protesters in a shouting match with a Police officer.

The Protesters have since been dispersed with some arrested by the police.

Watch the video below;

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-revolutionnow-protesters-confront-police-photos/

Shiites Clashed with the Nigerian police force earlier today during a protest for the release of their leader, Shiekh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. They also burnt down a NEMA emergency Station at Federal Secretariat, Abuja.

Watch the footage below;

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-heavy-exchange-of-gunfire-as-shiites-clash-with-police-in-abuja-photos/

Information reaching the Politics Nigeria Newsdesk this afternoon reveals that members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN also known as Shiites have clashed with the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja on Monday.This is the second time the group is clashing with security agencies over the continued detention of its leader, Shiekh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

The clash began at the federal secretariat during a protest today to compel the federal government to release El-Zakzaky. The protest was disrupted by armed policemen who had cordoned off the road leading to the National Assembly and three arms zone.Eyewitness reports reveal that the police officers used live ammunition on the Protesters injuring many of them as they advanced towards Eagle Square.The Protesters also burned down Several Vehicles.

Watch the live exchange of Bullets in the footage HERE:

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-heavy-exchange-of-gunfire-as-shiites-clash-with-police-in-abuja-photos/

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Information reaching the Politics Nigeria Newsdesk this afternoon reveals that members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN also known as Shiites have clashed with the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja on Monday.This is the second time the group is clashing with security agencies over the continued detention of its leader, Shiekh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

The clash began at the federal secretariat during a protest today to compel the federal government to release El-Zakzaky. The protest was disrupted by armed policemen who had cordoned off the road leading to the National Assembly and three arms zone.Eyewitness reports reveal that the police officers used live ammunition on the Protesters injuring many of them as they advanced towards Eagle Square.The Protesters also burned down Several Vehicles.

Watch the live exchange of Bullets in the footage HERE:

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-heavy-exchange-of-gunfire-as-shiites-clash-with-police-in-abuja-photos/

The James Hope College (JHC) recently marked a milestone in its history. From the Founders’ Dinner on Friday, 28 June 2019 to the Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, 29 June 2019, the college celebrated its pioneer graduating set.The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia who is also, the Founder/Chairman of James Hope College, while giving the Founder’s Address, described the graduating set as one that has spurred growth in academics and co-curricular activities for the College. According to him, from their impressive 100% score (A* - C) recorded in 14 subjects of the IGCSE to the Duke of Edinburgh award, the graduates have set the bar for other students to scale.

Mr. Ovia also awarded full scholarships to the outgoing Head Boy and Head Girl to the University they have gained admission into, as well as scholarships to all graduates to study in government and state-owned tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Co-Founder of the College, Mrs. Kay Ovia, encouraged the students to uphold the ethos they inculcated while in school and continually strive to be better versions of themselves.The Principal of the College, Mr. Abraham Swart, also commended the tremendous contribution of the Founders to the development of the college, adding that the students have been given the right foundation to soar.

Other notable personalities in attendance were Former VC of University of Lagos, Prof. Oye Ibidapo-Obe and Former Visiting Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, Prof. L. F. O. Obika. The graduation dinner was graced with performances from celebrities like, Folarin Falana (aka FalzTheBahdGuy), Otolorin Kehinde Peter (aka Kenny Blaq) and Bisola Aiyeola.

James Hope College is one of the educational initiatives of the Jim Ovia Foundation, which offers its students world-class education at a subsidized rate. James Hope College is supported by an endowment fund and currently has 40% of its students on full scholarship. It is located in the serene environment of Agbor, Delta State. Visit JHC online to learn more.


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Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced a new feature on its internet banking platform that allows customers apply for Dubai Visas and make the associated Visa Fee payment effortlessly.

According to sources at the Bank, the new offering is aimed at creating a more convenient and efficient way for Nigerians to apply for Dubai Visas, as a large number of people travel there several times each year.

Customers simply need to log on to the Zenith Internet Banking Platform, select the Dubai Visa tab under the payment menu, fill out their personal information, upload a passport photograph, 6 month bank statement and international passport data page with a minimum of 6 months’ validity from proposed travel date and submit their application.

The Visa fees would be instantly charged to the customer’s account and he/she would be notified of the status of his/her visa application within 36 hours.

Zenith Bank Plc is recognized as one of the most innovative financial institutions in Nigeria and was voted the most customer-focused bank in Nigeria for the Retail and SME segments in the 2018 KPMG Annual Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey (BICSS).

https://politicsnigeria.com/zenith-bank-enables-customers-to-apply-for-dubai-visas/

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Information reaching the Politics Nigeria Newsdesk this afternoon reveals that members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN also known as Shiites stormed the National Assembly earlier today demanding to know the whereabouts of their leader, Shiekh Ibrahim Elzak-zaky.

The Protesters reportedly attacked security officials stationed at the National Assembly, seriously injuring one of the police officers. Politics Nigeria has an exclusive video from the scene;

Watch the video Here:

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-elzakzaky-protesters-attack-national-assembly-injure-police-officer-photos/

"Peek the Civic Towers feature on @CNNAfricaThe Civic Towers is an iconic structure, a brainchild of Quantum Capital Partners whose Founder/Chairman is Mr. Jim Ovia.

It is popularly referred to as an "intelligent building".#Highrise #CNNAfricaTravel #AfricanCities #Lagos".


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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered an interim forfeiture of properties belonging to the lawmaker representing Delta North senatorial district, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi.

Delivering judgment on Tuesday, July 2nd, in suit no FHC/ABJ/CS/1127/18 filed by the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property on behalf of the Federal Government, Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo, also placed a post-no-debit order on 22 bank accounts linked to Nwaoboshi.

The embattled lawmaker was recently referred to the Office of the Department of Public Prosecutions, Federal Ministry of Justice by the Special Presidential Investigation Panel led by Chief Okoi Obono-Obla for allegedly making false assets declaration in his Form CCB1 submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau.

According to the ruling, 14 properties and 22 bank accounts linked to the senator are to be temporarily forfeited to the federal government.

The two forfeiture order read: “That interim order is hereby made forfeiting all the property alleged belong to the 1st Respondent (Nwaoboshi) being suspicious assets or assets far and beyond the legitimate income of the 1st Respondent particularly those on the amended schedule to this application pending the investigation or motion on notice in the matter.“That an order is hereby made restraining the 2nd-5th Respondents from posting any debt or withdrawals on all the accounts belonging to the first respondents particularly those on the amended schedule to the application attached to this order.

”The court order which was signed by the court Registrar, Blessing Chibuzo-Ugwu, also said that any person with interest or third party interest in the listed properties should within 30 days show reasons why the properties should not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government.While the 22 bank accounts are domiciled in four different commercial banks, the forfeited properties are located in Delta, Abuja and Lagos.

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-presidential-panel-wins-as-court-orders-seizure-of-senator-nwoaboshis-assets/

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu privately met with the Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Former Presidential Candidate, Omoyele Sowore at a hotel in New York.Both leaders discussed strategies on how to deal with what they called 'Injustice' in Nigeria.

Speaking after the meeting, Sowore said;"We met to talk about things we've both been passionate about but on a different plane and we respect those boundaries but we've had very useful conversations today so that everybody that is aspiring for a fair and just society can come together and rise up now and bring an end to the sorrow and suffering and the domination and the oppression that has become almost synonymous with our generation and our genes in Nigeria.

"Those of you out there who think we have big differences and that we can't talk, know that when people have revolutionary minds, these minds meet and bodies eventually meet."

Kanu on the other hand, described Sowore as his Good friend, saying;"I met with my good friend Sowore and it has yielded today a confirmation that people can come together."There isn't much of a difference for what we are fighting for because we are fighting for justice. We know and hope that the people that found themselves today trapped in that contraption called Nigeria will one day be free and it takes people to do it."I doubt it comes from heaven and we have to do it, we have decided to do it and it must be done."

Watch the video Here;

https://politicsnigeria.com/omoyele-sowore-in-private-meeting-with-nnamdi-kanu-in-london/

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Nigeria’s leading and most profitable Bank, Zenith Bank Plc, has introduced a new account called ‘Timeless’ that allows Nigerians aged 55 years and above bank with the financial institution for free.

Timeless account holders pay no account maintenance, debit card, cheque book, or SMS notification fees. They would also enjoy priority treatment at Zenith Bank branches and have access to unique travel and holiday offers.

Zenith Bank Plc is recognized as one of the most innovative financial institutions in Nigeria and was voted the most customer-focused bank in Nigeria for the Retail and SME segments in the 2018 KPMG Annual Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey (BICSS).

https://politicsnigeria.com/zenith-bank-introduces-free-banking-for-nigerians-aged-55-years-and-above/

A Nigerian Senator under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Elisha Abbo from Adamawa State is currently embroiled in a hot case of Assault.According to Premium Times, Abbo, representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, descended on the woman after she pleaded with him not to physically assault the shopowner whom the senator had accused of insulting him. He said the shopowner called him a drunk.Below is a video of the assault, which occurred on May 11 — nearly three months after Mr Abbo became a senator-elect and a month before he was sworn in on June 11.

The attack happened as an armed mobile police officer looked on, and instead made attempt to arrest the victim.The assault was reported on May 14 at the Maitama Area Command Headquarters on Nile Street, but the police told the victim to go look for Mr Abbo’s telephone number or they would not be able to do anything about it.The victim of the assault and the storeowner declined comments for this story, saying they were afraid there could be a violent backlash from the senator. The victim’s lawyer also declined comment.But witnesses and other sources familiar with the matter told premium times their accounts of what happened. They all declined to be identified, citing fears for their safety.Mr Abbo, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had entered the shop at about 6:00 p.m. on May 11, a Saturday. The senator walked in with three young women to purchase adult toys.

But shortly after they began shopping for the toys, one of the three girls brought in by Mr Abbo started throwing up. She vomited multiple times, prompting the shopowner to remark that the woman should have vomited outside and not inside her shop, especially since she was not a child.Mr Abbo, who was said to be agitated by the sudden illness of one of his girls, was said to have accused the shopowner of poisoning the store’s air conditioner.The shopowner’s argument that if the air conditioner had been contaminated others in the shop would have also taken ill further angered Mr Abbo, and the two began exchanging words over the matter.In the first five minutes of the 10-minute video, Mr Abbo is seen sitting on a yellow power generator near the entrance of the shop.

He could be heard within this time making calls and asking some people where they were and how close they were.Just before the first half of the video, an armed police officer walked in. Mr Abbo explained to the officer in Hausa that the woman insulted him and that he had called the assistant inspector-general (AIG) over the matter, who then assured him that he would call the police commissioner to call the Maitama Area Command. He also said he was disappointed in the shopowner, with whom he said he had been friends for five years.Mr Abbo, 41, said the police officer should take the shopowner away.

The shop owner quickly called her father to inform him that Mr Abbo had called the police over the matter and that she was about to be taken away.Mr Abbo asked the shop owner to stop the call because he was talking to her, a demand the woman refused to accede to. Another man could be seen coming from behind the police officer to snatch the shopowner’s phone from her.Next, the shopowner’s friend who had been standing nearby tried to intervene by pleading with the second man to take things easy.“Oga, please take it easy now,” she said.Mr Abbo switfly descended on the shopowner’s friend, saying she was “very stupid” and slapping her repeatedly, including directly on the eyes.The senator then demanded that the two women should be taken to the police station.

He repeatedly told the shopowner that he was disappointed in her for calling him a drunk, and that he would have harmed her more and closed down the shop but for their friendship.

Watch the video HERE:

https://politicsnigeria.com/popular-nigerian-senator-slaps-beats-up-woman-at-sex-toy-shop-photos/

Submissions are invited for the 2019 edition of Romarox Tourism Photo Competition, a photography contest that will reward Nigerians for taking clear pictures of the country’s tourist attraction sites.

Entries for the competition has been opened since March 2 and will close on October 16, while voting is billed to hold between October 17 and November 17.

The star prize at stake is a brand new car while the first runner up goes home with a digital camera and N500, 000 will be offered to each winner of the seven categories with consolation prizes.

Speaking during the event’s official launch and media conference held in Lagos recently, the brain behind the project, former Miss Nigeria, Rosemary Nkem Okeke, said the event is inspired by the urgency to boost domestic tourism in Nigeria so as to add value to the nation’s economy.

Giving details of the competition, which is opened to all Nigerians, Okeke said Nigeria tourism despite its rich and abundant resources lacks development.

‘‘In order to achieve our desired status as a global player in the comity of first world nations, there is still much to be done pertaining to our tourism industry, its growth and sustainability,’’ she said.

Putting the photo competition in perspective, she disclosed that: ‘‘With a view to encourage domestic tourism and to ensure patronage of our local tourist sites by Nigerians, the Sub Urban Heritage Initiative (SUHI) launched the Romarox Tourism Photo Competition on April 26, 2012 in Abuja and was subsequently endorsed by the then Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation.



‘‘The competition seeks to ensure that members of the Nigerian public appreciate her own immediate environment. It has embodied in its goals the noble intention of spreading the message of peace, hope, love and the strength that is characteristic of the Nigerian people.

‘‘It also prides itself with passing down values of our heritage of love to the under privileged people among us through the skill empowerment projects of the Sub-Urban Heritage Initiative geared towards their socio-economic growth and development.

‘‘It is a medium for Nigerians to explore potential of their immediate environment hence making it a prospect that has immense economic viability which entails among others job creation, promote backward integration to the sub-urban than the urban.’’

Therefore, she enjoined every Nigerian, foreign resident and those who have ever visited Nigeria to participate in the competition, ‘‘by uploading on the website, original pictures of tourist attraction sites in their immediate environment in any and every category of the competition, which are: Special scenery, natural wonders, legendary materials/iconic human, ecosystem festivals, history, monuments, developed tourist sites.’’

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The Jim Ovia Foundation has funded the education needs of over 100 students in computer science and other related courses under the NCS-Jim Ovia Scholarship scheme. The scholarship scheme is a collaboration between the Jim Ovia Foundation and the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS).



Since the inception of the NCS-Jim Ovia Scholarship Award in 2015, Jim Ovia Foundation has continuously renewed its annual commitment of ₦ 15.75 million to fund 35 new beneficiaries under the scholarship, providing for their studies and research in Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Information Architecture, Information and Systems Technology and Information Technology and Systems Practice.

These 35 beneficiaries include 20 undergraduates, 10 Master’s degree students and 5 Ph.D students studying computer-related courses in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. According to Mr. Jim Ovia, Founder/Chairman of Jim Ovia Foundation, “In this age of digitization and the use of the Internet for inclusive growth in the world economy, the Jim Ovia Foundation looks to maximize opportunities to provide education and technical
know-how to empower youths in Africa to position themselves at the forefront of world-class information technology development.” To apply for the scholarship, visit NCS at www.ncs.org.ng for details.

The Jim Ovia Foundation was founded in 2004 and is dedicated to investing in African youths’ unlimited and untapped potential as the key to their socioeconomic growth and improved standard of living. The Jim Ovia Foundation through its various programmes, including the James Hope College Foundation, Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship (JOFLS) and Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE), has supported over 3,500 young persons in education and entrepreneurial endowments all over Africa.

Visit www.jimoviafoundation.org to learn more.

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The lawmaker representing Delta-North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has been dragged to the Code of Conduct Tribunal by the Federal Government on a three counts of false declaration of assets. The charges were filed by the Office of the Department of Public Prosecutions, Federal Ministry of Justice.The senator was recently referred to the DPPF’s office for prosecution by the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property led by Okoi Obono-Obla.

A copy of the charges was obtained on Thursday.It shows that Nwaoboshi is to be tried for allegedly making false assets declaration in his Form CCB1 submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau by failing to declare three bank accounts he was said to have been maintaining with Sterling Bank (Nigeria) Ltd since 2015.This is just as a Federal High Court, Abuja in a suit FHC/ABJ/CR/88/2018 between the Federal Republic of Nigeria versus Senator Albert Bassey Akpan presided over by Honourable Justice J.T Tsoho, ruled that the Special Presidential Investigation Panel For Recovery of Public Property is competent to initiate criminal prosecution against Senator Albert Akpan Bassey or anybody it has investigated.The Court further held that the Prosecutor of the Panel, Dr Celsus Ukpong is competent to sign or initiate criminal prosecution and doesn’t require the consent of the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to do so.

The Principal State Counsel at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr Labaran Magaji, who signed the charges, alleged Nwaoboshi’s action was contrary to section 15(1) and (2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act and punishable under section 23(2) of the same Act.The charges read, “That you, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, adult, male, Nigerian citizen and a serving Senator representing Delta North constituency within the jurisdiction of this Tribunal did make false declaration in your asset declaration Form CCB 1 No: SEN001098 in that you refused to declare Account No: 0008600331 maintained by you with Sterling Bank (Nigeria) Ltd which is in operation since about 2015 and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 15 (1) and (2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap 015 LFN 2004 and punishable under Section 23 (2) of Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap 015 LFN 2004."That you, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, adult, male, Nigerian Citizen and a serving Senator representing Delta North Constituency within the jurisdiction of this Tribunal did make false declaration in your asset declaration Form CCB 1 No: SEN001098 in that you refused to declare Account No: 0006493689 maintained by you with sterling Bank (Nigeria) Ltd which is in operation since about 2015 and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 15 (1) and (2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap 015 LFN 2004 and punishable under Section 23 (2) (c) of Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap 015 LFN 2004"That you, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, adult, male, Nigerian citizen and a ooserving Senator representing Delta North constituency within the jurisdiction of this Tribunal did make false declaration in your asset declaration Form CCB 1 No: SEN001098 in that you refused to declare Account No: 000997287 maintained by you with Sterling Bank (Nigeria) Ltd which is in operation since about 2015 and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 15 (1) and (2) of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap 015 LFN 2004 and punishable under Section 23 (2) (c) of Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap 015 LFN 2004.”Accompanying the charges filed against the Delta-North senator was a document titled, ‘an application to commence trial’.

The summary of the prosecution’s case also attached to the charges, read, “It is the prosecution’s case that the defendant, a serving senator was investigated and found to have falsely declared his assets in his assets declaration Form CCB1 No. SEN001098.“The prosecution, in this case, shall rely on the exhibits and testimonies of witnesses to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.”Ruling on the case that involved Senator Bassey, the Court also said that the Panel doesn't require to have the consent of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria before it can initiate criminal prosecution against anybody.Senator Albert Bassey Akpan was arraigned before the Federal High Court by the Panel for refusal to declare his assets contrary to Section 3 (a) of the Recovery of Public Property (Special Provisions) Act, 2004. However, he objected to the competence of the Panel to file charges against him.With the ruling, the coast has been cleared for the Senator Akpan to face the charges against him.However, Senator Akpan though his Counsel, Solomon Unoh (SAN) has filed a Notice of Appeal on the 13 June 2019 against the ruling.Reacting to the development, the Chairman of the Panel, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, said that the ruling is great and that it has an impetus to the fight against corruption and strengthened the hand of the panel.

https://politicsnigeria.com/assets-declaration-presidential-panel-drags-nwaoboshi-albert-bassey-akpan-to-cct/

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Nigeria’s Senate president, Ahmed Lawan has met with an Election Observer Mission from the European Union over their reports on the just concluded 2019 General Elections.


It will be recalled that a few days ago, the EU released a damning report on the conduct of the last Elections, stating that it was marred with irregularities, fraud, violence and vote-buying.

Politics Nigeria has footage from the meeting.

Watch the videoHERE

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The Nigerian government has re-appointed Mr Ahmed Idris as the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF).

A statement by the Head of Service of the Federation, Winnifred Oyo-Ita, said:“The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Mr Ahmed Idris for the second and final term of four years as Accountant-General of the Federation in accordance with Section 171 of 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“The letter of appointment signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, states that the appointment will take effect from June 25, 2019.”Idris was first appointed AGF on June 25, 2015.

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the attitude of a 32-year old Nigerian, Jeffrey Apkovweta Ewohime who destroyed several properties of the Nigerian embassy in London as despicable and condemnable.In a statement by her media aide, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said that such an attitude was unpatriotic, and an unconscionable act of indiscipline, Dabiri-Erewa said she received a report that Emohime went to the Nigeria Embasy in London on Monday,He had approached the Embassy to collect his passport which expired since Nov 2017 at about 2 p.m and was told collection of passports closes at 1pm.He then insisted on collecting his passport , and was told to bring his collection slip which he could not produce.

According to reports from the Embassy, it would of course be wrong to hand over his passport to him , without his collection slip,He thereafter left agitated and returned from a nearby hotel to destroy about seven cars,5 belonging to the mission, and 2 to visitors who parked near by.

His attempt to destroy the High Commissioner's car failed as it is a bullet proof."I am told that he has been arrested by the police. "“ This is a despicable act, which must be condemned by all. Of course, the law must take its course", .Dabiri-Erewa implored Nigerians abroad to exercise restraint and be good ambassadors of Nigeria at all times in all circumstances.

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The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank, Mr. Jim Ovia has expressed optimism for more investments in the Nigerian economy. This is coming few days ahead of the second-quarter earnings season with investors keen on expected future earnings as a guide to positioning for investments in the Nigerian market. According to him, Nigeria is almost a virgin land, waiting for tremendous opportunities of investments in different sectors of the economy like banking, agriculture, and manufacturing, amongst others.

Citing Zenith Bank as an example. Mr. Ovia added that Zenith Bank, which started with a $4 million investment, has grown to $16 billion, recording thousands of percentage increase.Politics Nigeria learned that he made this statement during an interview with CNN Marketplace, where he addressed investors and entrepreneurs alike, stating that about 30 years ago, investments in Nigeria that could metamorphose to over 2000% growth were not prevalent.

Yet today, the country is brimming with businesses and startups that possess exponential scalability and more bubbling capabilities. He advised that investors should look out for promising sectors, consider larger investments and remain committed to growth.

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The Special Presidential Investigation Panel (SPIP) for recovery of public property has forwarded the case file of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi (Delta North) to the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation (DPPF) for prosecution.

In a letter accompanying the case file, the SPIP said it forwarded the case to the DPPF for further handling in furtherance of the inter-agency and collaborative efforts of Federal Government’s agencies involved in the anti-corruption war.

“I am directed to forward to you above named case file for further action,” Dr. Celcius Ukpong wrote on behalf of the chairman of the panel Okoi Obono-Obla.

“The above suspect is under investigation before us for possession of suspicious assets far and beyond his legitimate earnings.”

The panel said it recommended Nwaoboshi’s prosecution over his alleged failure to declare his assets when he was given an asset declaration form to fill during his interrogation by the panel.

The Senator was alleged to have corruptly enriched himself and abused his position as Chairman of Senate Committee of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDCC) through the award of multi-billion naira contracts to companies linked to him but failed to execute the projects.

“He has refused to declare his assets before the panel after lawful demand by the special presidential investigation panel,” Ukpong wrote.

“This refusal is contrary to and punishable under section 3(i)(a) of the Recovery of Public Property (Special Provisions) Act 2004.

“It shall be appreciated if a charge is brought against him for this offence pending the conclusion of the investigation.

“We hereby attach a draft charge against him, for your perusal and further action, please.”

https://politicsnigeria.com/senator-nwaoboshi-in-trouble-for-fraud-as-presidential-panel-moves-for-prosecution/

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed deep shock and sadness over the death of scores of people in the banditry attacks which occurred on Saturday in three communities in Rabah Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State.

The President, who was briefed about the incident and the arrests so far made by the Police, condoles with Governor Aminu Tambuwal and the people of the State over the tragic incident.

President Buhari strongly condemns all acts of violence and terrorism against innocent Nigerians, reiterating that perpetrators and sponsors of such dastardly acts would be held accountable under the law.The President prays for the quick recovery of all those injured and assures that his administration will not relent in the fight to neutralise terrorists, bandits and kidnappers around the country.

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