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First Lady Aisha Buhari has come under attack on social media for supporting the second term bid of Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.

Mrs Buhari was at the All Progressives Congress rally in Lokoja on Thursday alongside party leaders – national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole; Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State – and others.

She joined in begging Kogi people to forgive Bello for not paying civil servants.

Nigerians on Twitter have accused Aisha of hypocrisy, saying she accused Buhari’s government of being hijacked by a cabal which did not have the people’s best interest at heart, yet she was supporting a governor who is owing salaries.

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The House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has promised to conduct a thorough investigation into the sudden sack of acting Managing Director of NDDC.

The Chairman of the committee Rep. Olubumi Tunji-Ojo (APC-Ondo) made the pledge in an interview with journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said that in line with the mandate given to the committee by the House, the appointment of a three-man NDDC Interim Management Committee would be thoroughly probed.

He said that the investigation would be all encompassing and that the committee was going to be fair to all.

“We are going to look at all the laws, you can be sure that at the end of the day, our recommendations will be based on the rule of law for the benefit of the people.

“We want to have a commission that would provide good roads, a commission that will bring succor to the lives of the people of the Niger Delta and take them to the next level,”he said.

Tunji-Ojo said that the outcome of the investigation would bring an end to the brouhaha surrounding the appointment and the sack.

According to the lawmaker, the House wants to ensure that the laws are followed and that the investigation will reveal that.

He said that if the government had erred, the committee would be courageous enough to report on the floor of the House.

“We owe the Niger Delta people a truthful investigation, we owe them uprightness, we owe them an investigation that will lead to the fulfillment of the mandate of the commission,” he said.

Tunji-Ojo said that he was not impressed by the way the commission was being operated at the moment.

According to him, this is November 2019 and we do not have a budget for 2019, it is an aberration; it shows lawlessness on the part of the organisation.

He said that President Muhammadu Buhari had presented the 2020 budget to the assembly but the NDDC was yet to present the 2019 budget.

The chairman said that he was out to ensure that the commission works for Nigeria, for the oil rich region and for the society at large.

“In four years time, we will leave a commission that the rule of law will reign supreme in all areas of operations.

“When this is done, development will come, transparency will come and accountability will follow.

“But when procurement and finical regulation are not obeyed, you will get what you have now; it is sad, NDDC is not the only intervention commission in the country but it is always in the news for the wrong reasons,” he said.

Earlier, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila mandated NDDC Committee to investigate the issues surrounding the sack of the acting MD.

This followed a motion of Urgent Matter of Public Importance by Rep. Nicholas Ossai (PDP-Delta) at the plenary.

Ossai said that the law establishing the commission provided that its management and administration shall be the responsibility of the its Governing Board.

He said that on Oct. 29, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari announced the appointment of 15 new NDDC Board Members, whose names were thereafter sent to the Senate for confirmation.

According to him, in the evening that same day, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, announced the sacking of the acting Managing Director of NDDC and the appointment of a three-man NDDC Interim Management Committee.

“The speed and curiosity with which the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs hurriedly set up a three-man Interim Management Committee is stunning and suspicious,”he said.

http://igberetvnews.com/1133515/reps-committee-pledges-open-investigation-nddc-boss-sack/

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Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that police officers are heading to his house in Aiyetoro, Kogi State to plant arms.

Tensions have been high in Kogi ahead of the governorship polls also scheduled for November 16 as both camps of the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accused each other of brewing trouble, Igbere TV reports.

Dino Melaye was sacked as the senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly after the Court of Appeal on October 11 ordered a fresh election in the district.

Melaye will on November 16 contest Kogi West senatorial seat with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Smart Adeyemi, as his major contender.

Governor Yahaya Bello is also seeking a second term in office on the APC platform.
In a tweet on Tuesday, the lawmaker said: “SAS Police leaving Lokoja now to go and plant arms in my house in Aiyetoro in other to implicate me. They are many of them. We have planted cameras everywhere. You will be exposed.”

https://twitter.com/dino_melaye/status/1194194954781896704?s=19

http://igberetvnews.com/1129792/police-trying-plant-arms-house-sen-dino-melaye-cries/

Some people planning to kill my aides, kidnap me, says Ortom

Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue alleged on Sunday in Makurdi that he once heard that some people are planning to kill his security aides, kidnap him and dismember his body parts by parts until he dies.

Ortom who prayed against this also stated that he had dismantled all negative tendencies often believed to deter progress in the Government House and the state.

He said this during a Special Thanksgiving Service organised in his honour by the Independent Print-Media Publishers Association of Nigeria (IPPAN), at the Chapel of Grace, Government House, Makurdi.

“Since my arrival, I have dedicated a special time on daily basis to be with God because He works in miraculous ways; those working against me are wasting their time and will never succeed.

“I have dismantled the devils in Benue Government House; they cannot come near us again. The devil does not have a place in our government house again.

“I am not afraid of any human being. I once heard that some people are planning to kill my security aides, kidnap me and dismember me parts by parts until I die, but I have told them that God will not allow that to happen.

“I have brought myself close to God; there is no turning back. When people plan against me, l will always floor them because God is with me,” he said.

Ortom appealed to Benue people to exercise patience and judge his performance at the end of his second term, pointing out that he had already executed projects and policies that would benefit generations yet unborn.

“We are laying foundations that generations yet unborn will benefit. We appreciate what we have done so far; we are not rushing into making policies, we are taking our time.

“Even now, we have done series of projects, carried out an amnesty programme and implemented the anti-open grazing law. In Benue, herdsmen must obey the law and nobody is above the law,” he said.

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2019/11/some-people-planning-to-kill-my-aides-kidnap-me-says-ortom/amp/

President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with legal luminary, educationist and philanthropist, Chief Afe Babalola, who turns 90, praying for longer life, good health and strength.

The President joins Chief Babalola’s family members, friends and professional colleagues in celebrating the nonagenarian, whose life’s story has been a study on focus, discipline and commitment to God, and serving humanity.

President Buhari believes the bright and resourceful lawyer and farmer has every reason to be thankful to God, considering the many rungs he had to climb, and obstacles he had to overcome to get his education and start a rewarding career that turned out a blessing to many and the nation.

The President commends Chief Babalola’s dedication to equipping the society with knowledge and skills, and his investments in key sectors of the economy that directly impact on livelihood, especially in health, education and encouraging entrepreneurship.

President Buhari urges the philanthropist to sustain the good works that he started over the years, and remain consistent in serving the nation.

https://wasianet.com/2019/10/30/president-buhari-felicitate-chief-afe-babalola-at-90/

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Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin has ordered the final forfeiture of a hotel and cars belonging to a Kwara civil servant to the federal government.

Also forfeited to the federal government are a three bedroom flat, two wings of two bedroom flats and a room and parlour self contain.

Giving his judgment on Tuesday September 24, 2019, Justice Oyinloye said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC proved its case against the defendant beyond reasonable doubt, noting that the evidences presented before the court were strong and reliable.

"The interim order of this honourable court was published in The Nation Newspaper, while the court's processes were served alongside with the hearing notice to the defendant, but despite this, the defendant did not show up to explain why the said properties should not be forfeited to the federal government," Justice Oyinloye said.

He further observed that "The evidence of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was not controverted or challenged by the defendant or any interested parties to the suit. This honourable court is of the opinion that the defendant was fully informed about the proceedings. In view of the forgoing, this honourable court hereby order that the said properties be forfeited to the federal government of Nigeria," the judge ruled.

Prosecuting counsel, Nnemeka Omewa in moving the motion dated September 8, 2019 urged Justice Oyinloye to grant the prayers of the EFCC, which in part was for an order of the court for the forfeiting to the federal government an unregistered Toyota Camry 2008 model, “found, traced and recovered by the Commission from the respondent which property is reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activity.

And an order of the court for the forfeiting to the federal government a gold-coloured Porsche Cayanne vehicle, “found traced and recovered by the Commission from the respondent which property is reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activity."

Justice Oyinloye relying on the motion and13 exhibits, attached equally ordered the cars recovered from the respondent, Abdul Ibrahim to be forfeited to the federal government.

http://igberetvnews.com/1025922/court-orders-final-forfeiture-of-hotel-houses-belonging-to-kwara-civil-servant-photos/

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Nigerians have launched attacks at the founder of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, for saying he would succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

Bakare, who was Buhari’s running mate in the 2011 presidential election, said during his sermon at his church on Sunday that he was born for the purpose of governing the country.

The cleric said God had prepared him for the nation’s top job for more than 30 years.

“I will succeed Buhari as President of Nigeria, nothing can change it. I am number 16, Buhari is number 15. I never said it to you before. I am saying it now and nothing can change it,” he said.

It is also alleged that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo might be eyeing the top job come 2013.

However, unmoved by Bakare’s intentions, Nigerians on Twitter have rained fire and brimstones at the preacher.

http://igberetvnews.com/1014896/nigerians-rain-fire-at-tunde-bakare-over-claim-to-be-buharis-successor/

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President of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has revealed his opinion on tattoos, Igbere TV reports.

In a tweet on Thursday, the preacher said tattoos are permanent reminders of a temporary feeling.

He quoted Leviticus 19:28 to support his stance.

“You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD,” it says (NKJV).

Apostle Suleman also warned that in his opinion, anyone who has not had a tattoo should not do so, and anyone who already has should not have more.

“Really wondering why people do tattoo. It’s a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling. Lev 19.28 speaks about it. In my opinion, if you haven’t done it, don’t do it! If you have done it, don’t do more,” he said.

https://twitter.com/APOSTLESULEMAN/status/1174625617968607232?s=19

http://igberetvnews.com/1004232/what-i-think-about-tattoos-apostle-suleman/

Zainab Ahmed, Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Budget and National planning, says the Buhari-led administration is working hard to ensure that the economy grows as fast as that of China and that of other world powers.

Igbere TV reports that Ahmed made this known on Monday September 16th at a news conference on the forthcoming 25th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja.

According to the Minister, the Federal government is working hard to move the country to the top 100 on the ease of doing business ranking as steps have been taken towards making the country investment-friendly and competitive.

Disclosing efforts taken so far to move the economy forward, the Minister said

“We have established a competitiveness advisory council and special economic zones (SEZs) in the six geo-political zones, as a vehicle for partnering with the private sector.

The initiative is in line with the modern trend of providing infrastructure to business clusters to improve and boost economic activities in such zones as found in China and other fast-growing economies. We believe that these initiatives will improve trade balances, investment and create jobs.” she said

http://igberetvnews.com/998620/we-are-working-to-make-our-economy-grow-as-fast-as-chinas-minister-of-finance/

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A Nigerian woman, Uzoma Asagwara, has been elected into the Manitoba Legislative Assembly in Canada, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV reports that the psychiatric nurse, who is also a community activist, was announced as the winner of Manitoba’s Union Station riding on Tuesday.

She becomes the first black woman in the legislature.

Asagwara is also one of three black people to have been elected into the 150-year parliament.

On winning the election, she told newsmen: “This is a historic moment for our team and our communities.”

She added that it is “sign that folks are really making sure that our elected officials reflect the communities they serve.”

Asagwara had played for the Canadian National Basketball team.

http://igberetvnews.com/983617/nigerian-woman-uzoma-asagwara-wins-election-into-canadian-parliament/

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Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, governor of Abia State was the Special guest of honour at the 28th Annual Convention of the Ngwa National Association of United States of America which held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Governor Ikpeazu showed his appreciation to Ngwa people and Abians in the diaspora for contributing constantly in diverse forms to the development of Abia State while addressing the convention, Igbere TV reports.

The guest of Honour thanked members of the association especially for the priceless containers of vital medical equipments and supplies they periodically send to Abia State. He also urged them to never relent in thinking about how they can continue to contribute to the development of Abia State.

Igbere TV reports that he also assured them of the commitment of his administration to comprehensive infrastructural development in Abia State and urged them to be good ambassadors of the State in all their endeavours.

Earlier in his welcome address, the President of Ngwa National Association of USA, Chief Innocent Abakwue, thanked the Governor for honouring their invitation and noted that regular interface between the Governor and Abians in the Diaspora was important to bridge information gaps and keep the people informed about developments back home.

Highlight of the event were Special Cultural dances to welcome the Governor by Ngwa Women and Youths.

Some of those in attendance included the Member Representing Obingwa West State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Thomas Nkoro, Hon. Justice L. T. C. Eruba, President of Ngwa Patriots, Chief Okey Ahiwe, A Commissioner in ASOPADEC, Chief Uzo Ihuka, General Manager of ASPIMMS, Dr. A.C.B. Agbazuere, Chairman of Tunnel End Construction, Chief Enyinnaya Nwafor, among others.

Governor Ikpeazu has since returned to Nigeria.

http://igberetvnews.com/977185/just-in-gov-ikpeazu-defies-ipob-addresses-igbo-people-in-usa-photos/

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has said 12 of its members were killed on Tuesday during its nationwide procession to mark Ashura Day.

IMN spokesman, Ibrahim Musa, in a statement on Tuesday, said the killings took place in Kaduna, Bauchi, Sokoto and Katsina States.

Musa, however, said similar processions in Abuja, Jos, Kebbi, Minna, Lafia, Yola, Gusau, Zaria, Kano, Jalingo, Damaturu, Hadejia and Potiskum, ended peacefully.

The statement said: “Today’s show of shame and rage by the police across the states was sequel to the tragic orders given to it by the Inspector general of police, Mohammed Adamu to brutally attack the peaceful Ashura mourners.

“That the mourning procession ended peacefully in places not attacked by the police is sufficient evidence as to who the instigators of violence are whenever we are carrying out our legitimate religious duties.”

The Ashura Day is marked as the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.

It is observed annually by Shiite Muslims worldwide to commemorate the death of Husayn ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala in Iraq.

Police had warned that only non-members of IMN would be allowed to conduct peaceful procession to mark Ashura Day following the proscription of IMN by a federal court.

Police, however, are yet to make a statement on the killings.

http://igberetvnews.com/975916/12-shiites-killed-by-police-nationwide-imn/

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Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London, Matthew Ashimolowo, has paid a surprise visit to the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo.

Ashimolowo stormed the church during its service on Sunday where he gave a sermon titled “Then came Jesus.”, Igbere TV reports.

Fatoyinbo announced the visit on Instagram, saying it was a ‘pleasant surprise’.

“It was such a pleasant surprise today when @matthewashimolowo.official walked into our church. We are so honoured and grateful for the blessings and impartation today. “Then, came Jesus “ was the powerful word He shared. It was awesome! Thank you Jesus!” he said.

Ashimolowo is the first notable cleric to visit COZA headquarters in Abuja since the rape allegation against Fatoyinbo by celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo, caused a storm.

Busola alleged in June that Fatoyinbo raped her as a teenager in Ilorin, Kwara State.

http://igberetvnews.com/972924/matthew-ashimolowo-pays-surprise-visit-to-fatoyinbo-at-coza/

Filipino professional boxer and politician, Manny Pacquiao has gone back to school.

The 40-year-old who is currently a serving senator of the Philippines took to Instagram to announce to his followers that he is back to school studying to get a Bachelor degree in Political Science at the University of Makati in the Philippines.

Sharing the news to his followers, he wrote, 'Never stop learning because life never stops teaching.'

http://igberetvnews.com/967927/never-stop-learning-serving-senator-says-as-he-goes-back-to-school/

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The National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Awka, Anambra State has upheld the election of Stella Oduah as the senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District.

Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Esther Haruna, in her judgement on Thursday, ruled that Mrs Oduah, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was validly elected on February 23.

Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chinedu Emeka, had petitioned the tribunal, claiming that Oduah was not qualified to contest the election because she did not possess the required academic qualifications.

Emeka, a former deputy governor of Anambra, also alleged that the former minister was a member of APGA at the time of the election.

He added that Oduah’s declaration as the winner of the poll was not in harmony with the provisions of the Electoral Act.

Justice Haruna, however, ruled that the petitioner failed to prove his allegations beyond reasonable doubt, Igbere TV reports.

The tribunal also upheld the election of the PDP member representing Anaocha/Dunokofia/Njikoka Federal Constituency, Val Ayika, whose victory was challenged by APGA’s candidate in the election, Dozie Nwankwo.

http://igberetvnews.com/964901/stella-oduah-wins-at-anambra-tribunal/

Ogun State Government has ordered parents and guardians of students in its public secondary schools/technical colleges to pay a compulsory donation of N3, 700 on resumption of the 2019/2020 academic session.

A circular dated August 27 and issued by the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Department of Secondary Education) said the donation had the approval of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The circular was signed by the Director of Education (Secondary) Akonsolu M.I., on behalf of the ministry’s permanent secretary, Igbere TV reports.

Governor Abiodun had on assumption of office declared a state of emergency in education, saying education in Ogun was in need of urgent intervention.

The new policy will now see parents/guardians, aside PTA levy of N600 payable on termly basis, also pay N500 as computer levy on termly basis; N500 as insurance, once per session; Sport/Jet/Literary will attract N300 on termly basis.

Also included is N1, 500 for school materials (caps, badge, beret etc.) and N300 for file jacket both for new intakes only.

The circular also directed principals to ensure that students dress according to the school dress code.

“You are also enjoined to adhere strictly with the content of this circular as the state government has zero tolerance to collection of unapproved fees in all public secondary schools/technical colleges,” it said.

http://igberetvnews.com/961305/governor-dapo-abiodun-orders-ogun-students-to-pay-n3-700-compulsory-donation/

Kwara State House of Assembly has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to revoke acquisition, appropriation and conversion of residence of the late Olusola Saraki.

Igbere TV gathers that the property situated on Ilofa Road, GRA, Ilorin, is popularly known as ‘Ile Arugbo.’

The assembly made the call during plenary on Tuesday after reviewing the report of its committee on land, housing and urban development on the property.

Chairman of the committee, Felix Awodiji (APC-Ifelodun), presented the report before the assembly.

The lawmakers want the governor to declare the process the late Saraki used in acquiring the property as void.

The Speaker, Danladi Yakubu-Salihu, reading the assembly’s resolution, said the property belongs to the state government and should be revoked.

Kwara lawmakers had made a similar call on July 23 to revoke government chalet sold to former Senate President Bukola Saraki in Ilorin.

http://igberetvnews.com/960299/breaking-kwara-assembly-urges-abdulrazaq-to-revoke-sarakis-property/

The Federal government via its verified Twitter handle, has reacted to the recent Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians residing in South Africa.

Recall Igbere TV reported earlier that properties includings cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians was also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video.

President of the Nigeria Union South Africa, Adetola Olubajo, had said that recent attacks began on Sunday morning in Jeppestown area of Johannesburg.

Mr Olubajo said in a statement on Monday that the mob “looted several shops that were around the vicinity suspected to be owned by foreign nationals.”

The Federal government in its reaction stated that the attacks are unacceptable and that President Buhari will meet with the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, in October over the rising attacks.

http://igberetvnews.com/958350/enough-is-enough-fg-finally-breaks-silence-on-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians-in-south-africa/

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The University of Calabar Deputy Registrar (College of Medicine), Mrs Hannah Oboho was reportedly kidnapped from her house by unknown gunmen on Saturday August 31.

The Deputy Registrar was kidnapped at about 8:00pm by gunmen numbering over seven while returning from one of the ceremonies she attended. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Effiong Eyo confirmed the abduction of the Senior Staff.

He said he was informed of the incident through a text message sent by the victim’s son.

“I just came into town. I will see the Chief Security Officer tomorrow (Monday). I only learnt from a text sent by the son that she was kidnapped from her home,” Eyo told newsmen.

The state Commissioner of Police, Austin Agbonlahor told newsmen that the police has intensified its effort to rescue the Deputy Registrar.

http://igberetvnews.com/955361/breaking-gunmen-kidnap-unical-deputy-registrar-photo/

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Three Nigerian women are facing trial for allegedly luring an Iraqi man to their apartment, assaulting and robbing him of Dh57,000 in Dubai.

The unnamed women aged 30, 33 and 34 were charged with robbery on Monday in a Dubai court.

The 45-year-old victim arrived in Dubai in January and got to know a woman, whom he thought was a Swedish student, through a dating app, Gulf News reports.

They agreed to meet at her apartment in Al Quoz after a phone conversation.

The Iraqi man, however, met the Nigerian women who attacked him.

“The apartment door opened and five African women dragged me inside and physically abused me,” he told the court.

He said that after he was slapped he released the sum of Dh1,600 for his freedom, adding that the women searched his pockets and found Dh55,975.

“They were so happy when they found this amount of cash that they stopped searching me. I was terrified that they would kill me so I pretended to have breathing problems so they would let me go,” he added.

The Iraqi man said he was allowed to leave but that he alerted the building’s security and kept waiting in front of the apartment.

Policemen later arrived and engaged the defendants, who jumped out of the window, on a chase.

Dubai Public Prosecution charged the Iraqi victim with soliciting prostitution. He was fined Dh5,000 and deported.

https://leakers.ng/crime/1087-dubai-police-arrest-3-nigerian-women-for-robbing-iraqi-man/

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Nigerians against fraudulent messages on social media requesting loan seekers and owners of small-scale businesses to apply for loans purportedly provided by the Federal Government.

The fraudulent message requests loan seekers to access loans through an e-mail address (empowermentcbnloan@gmail.com) said to be handled by the CBN, Igbere TV reports.

In a statement on Monday by the apex bank’s Director of Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, CBN denied the existence of such loans, adding that it does not interface directly with prospective applicants.

The statement said: “While the CBN, indeed, has several development finance intervention programmes from which different categories of businesses have benefitted (and still benefit), the Bank DOES NOT do so through direct interaction with prospective applicants.

“For the avoidance of doubt, there are clearly spelt out procedures for accessing CBN intervention funds, which are disbursed through Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs), such as Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Microfinance Banks (MFBs).

“Members of the public, particularly youth and owners of small-scale businesses, are therefore advised to disregard any message requesting them to send their personal details, including mobile phone numbers, to emails such as empowermentcbnloan@gmail.com or any other one that may be contrived. These messages are fake and anyone who enters into correspondence with them does so at his or her own risk.

“Prospective applicants are advised to approach their respective banks or the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branch nearest to them for clarification on the procedure for accessing any of the CBN-related loans.”

http://igberetvnews.com/935511/cbn-identifies-fraudulent-loan-offer-on-social-media/

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Maurice Iwu, has said that his travails with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) began when he was deprived of voting in the 2019 elections, Igbere TV reports.

Iwu said this in a statement on Friday.

Igbere TV recall that the former INEC chair was arraigned in a Federal High Court in Lagos on August 8 on a four-count charge of concealment, fraud and money laundering of N1.2 billion which he denied.

He was granted bail of N1 billion with two sureties in like sum on August 9.

Iwu appeared thankful to God and Nigerians for the support since his trial began.

He said: “The journey I have found myself on began brewing on February 23rd, 2019 when I was deprived of my civic duty of voting in the Presidential Election as a result of EFCC ‘investigations’.

“From the seizure of my international passport that February till this recent ordeal with actual charges and detention, God’s goodness has remained manifest as I recite “Te Deum” in Thanksgiving.

“I want to thank Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora for their enormous show of concern, support and the spiritual discipline (for not crucifying me before my day in the court of law).”

Iwu added: “It is noteworthy, that none of the charges against me has to do with my tenure as Chairman of INEC. And to the scientific community, please be assured that this would not negatively affect the several ongoing work by Bioresources Institute of Nigeria (BION) in contributing to the discovery and development of phytomedicines for tropical and emergent diseases, and the use of our world-class research facility for the standardization of African Medicinal Plants.”

http://igberetvnews.com/924860/how-my-efcc-travails-began-maurice-iwu/

Police in Lagos have sealed the venue of a symposium by a pro-RevolutionNow group, Coalition for Revolution (CORE).

Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, is among headline speakers expected at the gathering, Igbere TV reports.

The symposium was billed to hold on Monday at 46 Ibijoke Street, Oluyole bus-stop, Oregun, Lagos with the theme “Democracy, State Repression and the State of insecurity in Nigeria”.

The police have mounted barricades around the venue.

Convener of the RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, is being held by the Department of State Services (DSS) over treasonable offences.

http://igberetvnews.com/912259/just-in-police-seal-venue-of-summit-of-pro-revolutionnow-group/

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Prof. Maurice Iwu, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday August 16 met the N1bn bail with two sureties which a Lagos state High Court imposed on him.

The former Electoral commission boss was admitted to bail of N1bn with two sureties in like sum after being arraigned before Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Lagos on August 8.

The Judge ruled that his sureties must have a property in Lagos, while the other must be a civil servant not below Grade Level 16 or a professor in any Nigerian university. They are expected to show evidence of three years’ tax clearance and required to furnish the court with their statements of accounts.

The judge said: “The defendant and sureties shall provide two of their recent passports for court record. The defendant shall cease all manner of communication either directly or by proxy with any of the witnesses the prosecution might call in this matter.

“The second surety must be a civil servant in the state within the grade of level 16 or a professor in any of the universities in Nigeria. The second surety shall provide proof of tax for three years prior to today. Must be resident in Lagos and as proof of address, he shall provide statement of account to which a passport photograph will be attached which the bank shall depose as the true identity of the account holder.

“The defendant shall keep the original copy of his international passport with this court and shall not travel outside the country without the approval of this court. Deputy registrar of the Lagos division shall verify all documents submitted by the defendant and sureties and pending the perfection of bail, the defendant shall be remanded in prison custody at Ikoyi prison.”

Prof Maurice Iwu however perfected his bail conditions on Friday after spending a week in Ikoyi prison, as confirmed by his lawyer Ahmed Raji (SAN), Igbere TV reports.

Accused of laundering N1.23bn in the build-up to the 2015 general elections, the former INEC chairman is facing a three-count charge bordering on money laundering and conspiracy. He however pleaded not guilty to the charges before being granted bail.

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Maliha Mohammed, a Kenyan Chef based in Mombasa is now the Guinness World Record holder for cooking for the longest hours.

The 36-year-old Chef cooked for 75 straight hours at the Kenya Bay Beach Resort, preparing 400 local and international cuisines. The previous Guinness World Record holder for the category was Rickey Lumpkin, a US-based chef who in 2018 cooked for 68 hours, 30 minutes and 1 second.

The mother of two achieved this feat in her third attempt as she cooked for 36 hours non-stop in May, tried again in July but only cooked 200 meals for 54 hours under the supervision of the records' officials.

The food she prepared will be distributed to charity homes as part of her initiative to raise awareness and to feed the less fortunate in Mombasa County.

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Nigerians have dragged Forbes and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar over, serial entrepreneur Obinwanne Okeke who was arrested by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over conspiracy to commit fraud of over $12 million.

Forbes had in 2016 listed the 31-year-old as one of “30 Entrepreneurs Under 30 to Watch”.

In July, 2014, Atiku Abubakar listed Invictus Obi as one of the largest private employer in the country.

The founder of Invictus Group was also named among 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2018.

The FBI has not pressed charges against Okeke, however, news of his arrest filtered in late Friday.

Nigerians on Twitter have taken swipes at Forbes and others, saying the financial magazine should have investigated the source of Okeke’s wealth before listing him as a model for young persons.

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Senator Rochas Okorocha is expected to return to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday to face questioning for alleged money laundering.

The former governor was questioned last Friday according to a source.

Okorocha was asked to return for further questioning and to provide documents in respect of the allegations against him, Igbere TV reports.

The governor is being investigated for “suspicious transactions carried out by his administration particularly towards the end of his tenure.”

EFCC had sealed some of Okorocha’s property and those belonging to his daughter.

The commission placed Okorocha on its radar in the build-up to the 2019 elections after he allegedly withdrew over N1 billion from the state government coffers to aid the campaign activities of his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, whom he wanted as his successor.

The state’s Accountant-General, Uzoho Casmir, was arrested to that effect.

Casmir was alleged to have withdrawn the money from the bank in three tranches of N200 million, N500 million, and N350 million within three days.

Source; http://igberetvnews.com/904146/just-in-okorocha-to-return-to-efcc-monday-for-questioning-over-money-laundering/

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Former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Andy Uba says he sponsored the Nigerian Correctional Service Bill, 2019 because of his desire to see a total transformation in the management and administration of prisons in the country.

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Wednesday, assented to the bill changing the name of the Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) into The Nigerian Correctional Service, Igbere TV reports.

According to a statement from Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), the “Act repeals the Prisons Acts and changes the name from Nigeria Prisons Service to Nigerian Correctional Service, otherwise known as “the Correctional Service.”

There are, according to the Act, two main faculties of the Correctional Service, namely; Custodial Service and Non-custodial Service.

In an interview with newsmen, the former Anambra South lawmaker noted that by the extant provisions of this new law, both custodial and non-custodial sentencing would be permissible; Prisons will be decongested and it would generally foster a better administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria. This development also brings Nigerian Prisons Administration System to par with international best practices.

His words: “I am particularly enthused and delighted about President Mohammadu Buhari’s resolve to grant Assent to the Bill because of the quality of time devoted in the harmonization process by Researchers, Committee Staff, and legislators as well.

“As Chairman of the Interior Committee, my team and I visited several prisons in Nigeria and we saw first hand the decay in the system.

“The facilities were congested with most inmates under the awaiting trial list. Basic amenities such as food, electricity, water, beddings, toilet facilities were also in a sorry state due to the poor budgetary allocation that goes to the prisons.

“Touched by these, I decided to sponsor the Correctional Service Bill, 2019 so as to bring the much-needed reforms to the Nigerian Prisons.

“By the extant provisions of this new law, both custodial and non-custodial sentencing would now be permissible, our prisons will be decongested and it would generally foster a better administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria. This development also brings Nigerian Prisons Administration System to par with international best practices.

“The bill also empowers the State Comptroller of Prisons to reject additional prisoners where the prison in question is already filled to capacity.

“As the new name suggests, more emphasis will now be placed on correcting inmates through various skills acquisition programs such as tailoring, shoemaking, carpentry, computer engineering among others, he said.”

Source; http://igberetvnews.com/902782/why-i-sponsored-correctional-service-bill-senator-andy-uba/