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"Alhaji Kabir Muhammmad is Brother to Rt Hon Muhammad Abubakar Mamadi, Former Member Federal House of Representatives Igabi Federal Constituency Who is currently hospitalized at 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna State I pray for their good recovery in sound and stable health.

#securenorth_challenge"

"It Happens Yesterday Night Along Kaduna -Zaria Highway.

Alhaji Kabir Muhammmad is Brother to Rt Hon Muhammad Abubakar Mamadi, Former Member Federal House of Representatives Igabi Federal Constituency Who is currently hospitalized at 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna State I pray for their good recovery in sound and stable health.

#securenorth_challenge"

"Today, I found myself leading the trends in the social media for the wrong reasons."

"The State of Borno is essentially a military zone up till now that we are talking and much of what people do; much of where they go are governed by the exigencies of security."

"Routinely, traders, administration officials and even UN agencies get the green light to go to many of the areas to avoid trouble."

"Information from security agencies says that the Zabarmari marshlands are infested with land mines and movements in around those areas subject to military oversight."

"No one is delighted with the massacre in Zabarmari and there is nothing anybody will gain by playing blame games."

"The question I tried to answer on BBC was: did the security sign off on the area as being free of mines and terrorists? The honest answer is, no."

"I'm human with tons of compassion and empathy, and could not have said that the victims deserved their fate for ignoring security clearance."

"I was merely explaining the mode of military operations in the war zone of the Northeast. There are areas that are still volatile that require security clearance which is intended to put people out of harm's way."

"When tragedies occur, questions arise in terms of how something happened in order to avoid future recurrence. Informing the military of our movements in an area of volatility and uncertainty is intended to preserve public safety."

"Explaining why something happened doesn't mean I have no sympathy for the victims. I was just explaining the military procedures on the safe movement of the people and not supporting the death of the victims."

"Few days after my birthday found out I have uterine fibroid (a 33 x 28mm on the left of the uterine fundus) and I am scared of abẹ (surgery)
So I went to my alagbo and got some herbs that I have started using. I believe so much in herbs and roots and the herbs will help me.
Just saving this here for future reference."

"I DREAMT OF DAYS LIKE THIS AND NOW ITS HAPPENING. I JUST JOINED THE LANLORD ASSOCIATION OF LAGOS . #newestlanlord #mondaymotivation"

President Buhari's daughter, Zahra Buhari-Indimi has reacted to the murder of 110 rice farmers in Zabarmari village in Borno state, IgbereTV reports.

Zahra shared a newspaper shot of the Zabarmari massacre and wrote: "My heart bleeds".

"Twitter NG i just lost my brother to School Teacher Brutality. Mr Emmanuel(frame 1)is a sec school teacher at Elihans college, Ikorodu in Lagos. He beat up my brother Boluwatife Omelaja(frame 2) to death on 26th of November in the school premises because he couldn't answer a math question he was asked correctly.

The school initially made us believe he slumped and died while he was trying to answer the question on the board, a boy who wasn't ill or showed any sign of sickness before.

He was brought home in the school's bus by the school proprietress and principal, along with Mr Emma-whom we didn't know was the killer at that time, and he was buried few hours later according to muslim's doctrine

Meanwhile Bolu's other brother, Lateef Omelaja was prevented from leaving the school premises, in order to prevent him from spreading the true news to us at home and to buy Mr Emma more time to run away.

We believed the cock and bull story the school fed us not until Lafeef got home at around 5pm and narrated what really happened at the school to us.

We also confirmed this from other students of the school including classmates of Boluwatife.

The painful part is, the school keeps trying to cover up for Mr emma claiming he didn't beat Bolu.

Mr Emma is on the run, nowhere to be found.

I know no amount of punishment for him will bring back my brother but i just want Mr Emma located and justice served."

#JusticeForBolu"

"Happening now at urua anan road, ikot ekpene, a lady Slaughtered her mother"

"A man with the help of his 16 years old nephew stabbed his wife to death because she refused to use his name in her new bought car documents. The woman said she can’t use his name on the documents because the said man never paid her pride price ( they are just leave in lovers. Di na nwuye ndi Lagos)and have not married her after living together for 8 years. They locked her in immediately she came back from shop and killed her. This is a jobless man that has been feeding off the woman. This is so sad"

"Congratulations to @burnaboygram on his Grammy nomination!!... Hopefully he'll win it this time...however, when an artist is not acknowledged for their work and it goes ahead to being used....it's in poor taste, I presume...
Almost a year ago, I came up with 3 grammy looks for @burnaboygram and reached out to his mum @thenamix / management (see emails) to put them together for him. She graciously responded and directed me to his stylist sister @ronamiogulu , who NEVER responded to my many emails...fast forward to this year, your girl sees THE SAME LOOK, by the recommended designer @jzo_ng including the necklace! on @burnaboy for his Monsters you made video!!...giirlllll @ronamiogulu you no try o...but well...."

Colonel Nwobosi Is Dead; Anambra State Mourns (Photos)

One of the soldiers who participated in the January 15, 1966 coup, Colonel Nwobosi has died on Tuesday morning at the age of 82, IgbereTV reports.

The elder statesman was formally Captain in the Nigerian Army, and Colonel in the defunct Biafran Army, as well as Chief of Staff to the late Biafran leader, General Emeka Ojukwu.

He participated in the January 1966 coup plot, popularly referred to as the Nzeogwu coup, which led to the collapse of the First Republic of Nigeria.

He died on Tuesday at his Obosi in Idemili North Local Government of Anambra State, his country home.

Hon. Emmanuel Nwobosi (jnr) on behalf of the family, said that the patriarch died after a brief illness associated with old age.

He said further that the family will give details of his funeral arrangement later.

“Yes, my father, Col Emma Nworah Nwobosi, is dead. He died today (Tuesday) after a brief illness, reasonably associated with old age,” he said

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala, Special Adviser to the Governor on Diaspora Affairs, Mr. Tony Muonagor, among others, accompanied Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, and they were received by Nwobosi's family members and kinsmen.

Speaking at his Country home in Obosi, Idemili North local government area, Governor Obiano who described him as a legend during his lifetime said that he worked closely with him, especially during the Ozoemezina mass burial for Nigeria/Biafra war victims held at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square.

Also, the member of the House of Representatives for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon. Chris Emeka Azubogu, has commiserated with the family of Nworah Nwobosi on the demise of their patriarch.

In a statement by his media aide, Ikechukwu Emeka Onyia, the lawmaker, who described Nwobosi as trusted companion of the late Biafra warlord, Chief Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Ikemba Nnewi), asked the family to bear the loss with fortitude as, according to him, their late father was a blessing to Nigeria, Igbo people and Obosi community in particular; adding that the deceased lived a life worthy of emulation.

"This is Mr. OKABAM JOHN a native of Elele town in Ikwerre LGA of Rivers State, he's currently employed by JULIUS BERGER NIG.PLC in Port Harcourt and his service engagement is within Judges quarters elelenwo-street, GRA Port Harcourt.

According to Mr. OKABAM JOHN a Water-tank driver with Julius Berger, Tanker number - B8751, On Saturday 21st of November 2020 at about 9:40am while he was on duty. A private car was parked close to his water filling spot, he tried notifying the driver who refused to wine down, he bent his head to talk with the driver surprisingly, it was Duncan mighty.
Before he could explain, his head was struck by Duncan mighty using a traditional staff(Elephant tusk), the second strike was blocked with his hand. He(Okabam John) didn't see how the artist drove off because, blood covered his eyes at that moment.
Mr. Okabam John narrated this incident after being discharged from the hospital.

Duncan doesn't show up when he's publicly needed, rather he uses his VIP influence to undo his people. Celebrities should be celebrated by their positivity, their influence shouldn't pose danger to the society rather it should serve as liberation to the people.

Mr. OKABAM JOHN is calling on the management of Julius Berger, Security Agents and Human Rights Organisations for justice to be done in his case, to avoid a re-occurance.

Thanks
OKABAM JOHN
08036614559"

Looters Return Stolen Palliatives; Ask For Forgiveness From Plateau State Govt (Photos)

Some people who participated in looting of items during the recent vandalisation of warehouses and other public and private properties under the guise of looking for palliatives have returned the items in their possession, asking for forgiveness from the Plateau State Government.

IgbereTV reports that the repentant persons were led to the new Government House in Rayfield Jos by popular evangelist of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo,who explained that they made the confession during a prayer revival orgainsed at the Zang Secondary School Bukuru, Jos South Local Government.

The clergyman said over two thousand people came forward after the hearing the gospel where he preached against the recent looting and vandalism which affected public and private properties in the State.

This action, according to him is not just an invitation of the anger of God against the suspects but the entire State. He said the hijack of the ENDSARS protest is a plan of the devil to scuttle the will of God for Plateau State which cannot be left without intercession.

Touched by the message, some of the persons involved in the looting repented and decided to bring some of the items still in their possessions as a mark of restitution and plea for mercy from God and the Government of Plateau State.

Rev. Dachomo appealed to the Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong to temper justice with mercy by granting forgiveness to the repentant persons who voluntarily came forward at the revival meeting with a promise never to partake in such acts again.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Governor, Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Abok Atu commended Rev. Dachomo for appealing to the consciences of the affected persons who came forward to ask for forgiveness.

He said the action of the looters was a great disservice to the State as not only food items were looted, but heavy machinery, public infrastructure and businesses worth billions of naira were stolen and also destroyed.

Prof. Atu advised the youths of Plateau State to be wary of listening to incitement by people who are not even from Plateau State, but come into the State purposely to orchestrate the destruction after which they disappear to their places of origin just like during the ENDSARS protest.

He promised to forward the plea of the repentant persons to the Governor for further consideration.

See photos below.

"Ermm @adamugarba How far you and Jack? Any progress?"

"Very much so, our first hearing should be before end of this month, hopefully. @Peruzzi"

"Concentrate on the fight against me and leave Imo people alone" - Okorocha tells Uzodinma

Former governor of Imo State and member representing Imo West Senatorial District, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has told Governor Hope Uzodimma to stop destroying the assets of the people of the state in a bid to get at him, IgbereTV reports.

Okorocha who insisted that the assets he left belongs to people of Imo state, expressed regret that most of the "people-oriented signature projects" constructed by his administration had been lying waste and abandoned by his successor.

He said;

“It’s been one drama or the other since I left office as the governor of Imo State. It started with Emeka Ihedioha and now, Hope Uzodimma.

“I decided not to show my my face and give leaders opportunity to correct the wrong things that have been going on.

“But, the government of the day is not able to differentiate between Rochas as a person and what Rochas did for Imo State as governor.

“Whatever assets I left here doesn’t belong to me. It belongs to the people of Imo State.

“For instance, the 1000-bed Somto Hospital is being demolished by the government, in place of market shops. That hospital was commissioned by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.

“I don’t know why the police headquarters is still being neglected and abandoned. It is a similar situation with the 3400 capacity prison headquarters.

“The cargo airport is also abandoned without use. The Aguisi Ironsi tunnel which created ways to manage traffic in the capital city is being brought down. They couldn’t even break down the tunnel.

“The two biggest flyovers which can contain 1000 fully loaded trucks is being abandoned without use.

“I’m equally saddened that the RAMP rural roads projects have been stopped. Are you also fighting Rochas by stopping such projects.

“These have called for concern. A fight against Rochas must be disconnected from a fight against Imo people

“My heart is bleeding over the destruction of Imo property especially Somto Hospital. That project is over N1.6 billion. It would have been better if they had turned it into a shopping mall instead of demolishing the edifice.

“I’m calling on Governor Hope Uzodinma to concentrate on the fight against me and leave Imo people alone. Let’s separate politics from governance. Hope is mixing politics and governance.

“They based their destruction on China projects but it’s taken them months to destroy Akachi and the Ironsi Tunnel.

“Fighting me through EFCC, DSS, and ICPC is enough. Stop destroying Imo properties.”

Responding to this, Governor Uzodinma's aide Modestus Nwamkpa claimed that the demolished and abandoned projects were either of substandard quality or of no use for the state.

He said;

“I want to tell you that most of those projects that you mentioned like the flyovers and tunnels were declared defective by the Nigeria Society of Engineers. This even happened when Ihedioha was here as governor. But, because of the cries and complaints of the people of the state, the current government decided to demolish the tunnel. That thing he called tunnel turned out to be a stream of water.

“The flyovers were not started by Okorocha. It was Ikedi Ohakim who conceptualized and began work there. But, Rochas came and abandoned the standard specifications. This led to the NSE declaring the flyovers defective and not good for human use.

“Those projects were abandoned by Okorocha himself. For instance, after demolishing the Eke Ukwu market, Rochas built what turned out to be public toilet and claimed that it was a hospital. We all know what a hospital is. There was never any time a hospital was there. However, Governor Hope Uzodinma has promised to build a standard market there as requested by the Owerri people within 18 months.

“On the police and prisons headquarters, it is the two federal agencies that will determine when to move into those places and not Hope Uzodinma. I understand that the two agencies did not find the buildings fit enough to house them.”

"Benny Died and You never told the world ?? @official2baba ??"

"Make una held me ask 2Face why Benny died and he never told us?"

Kogi Monarch Narrates How He escaped Gunmen Attack; Blames Crime Spike On Scrapping Of SARS

A first class traditional ruler in Kogi state, the Ohi of Adavi, HRH Alhaji Muhammad Ireyi Bello, has narrated how he narrowly escaped death when he was ambushed by gunmen along Lokoja-Abuja highway, IgbereTV reports.

According to the monarch, he was returning from the 3rd day firdau prayers for late Hon.Suleiman Kokori, the deceased member of the Revenue Mobilisation and physical commission, held in Abuja when he ran into the gunmen at Magajiya village, near Banda in Kogi state on Tuesday, November 17.

Narrating his ordeal on Friday November 20, he said the SUV carrying him and other occupants had slowed down to pass through a bad spot on the road when some heavily armed men suddenly jumped out from the bush and opened fire on his vehicle.

He added that it took the courage of his driver to miraculously manoeuvre the car through the rain of bullets without any of the occupants sustaining injury.

While thanking God for saving his life, the traditional ruler attributed the spike in banditry and armed robbery attacks on highways to the recent scrapping of SARS by the Federal government without ''providing a substitute.''

"You don’t scrap a whole system because of little defects, especially where there is no immediate substitute." he said.

The Ohi appealed to the Federal government to put a substitute in place as quickly as possible and also take steps to rebuild the self confidence of the force.

"The God that did my own that I enter aeroplane today for the first time will do yours too o"