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A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Obadiah Mailafia has left the Jos office of the Department of State Services (DSS), Igbere TV can confirm.

Igbere TV reports that Mr Mailafia’s visit on Monday was brief compared with his six-hour long stay with DSS operatives last week.

He was accompanied by his wife Margaret Vou and the Jos branch chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Yakubu Bawa, among others.

Mailafia’s comments on radio that a northern governor was the commander of Boko Haram fighters have been generating concerns within the secret police.

“There seems to be more interest in what I have to say than the killings in Southern Kaduna. But all I am saying is that the killing of my people in the state and in other parts of Nigeria must stop,” he told reporters earlier on Monday.

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Femi Fani-Kayode, the former Aviation Minister has urged Igbos to build bridges with other parts of the country to enable them win the presidential seat of Nigeria in 2023.

This appeal was made by the former Aviation Minister while speaking with journalists in Onitsha, Anambra State during a visit to the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano on Sunday, where he expressed hope that Igbo Presidency was realisable, Igbere TV reports.

Fani-Kayode said the presidency is not too much of a position for the people of the South East region to ask for, considering their contributions to the country.

He said the realization of the project would give Igbo people a sense of belonging in the Nigerian nation and serve as compensation for their loss during the civil war.

“Igbo man has never led the country and it is a sad thing for some of us that no Igbo man has ever ruled the country. It is one of the things that should be done to ensure stability

“It is realisable, and it is incumbent on the people of the South East to ensure they win the support of people of other regions. A lot of work needs to be done. It (Igbo presidency) is due and will go a long way to stop agitations and make the Igbo feel they are part and parcel of Nigeria.

“We can ameliorate the pains of the past and make up for it. No part of Nigeria has ever lost over three million people in a crisis, so it can serve as compensation. If it is going to be achieved, we must ensure we win support in all parts of the country,” he said.

Igbere TV reports that the former minister said he was in Anambra as part of a tour of some states in the country he scheduled to visit since after the COVID-19 lockdown.

“We were in Enugu yesterday (Saturday) and will be going to five other states before going back to Abuja. I am here to see what has been going on in Anambra, interact with the governor and see things that are going on here.

“I am here as a member of the PDP and for me, it is not about party, but about how well the state governor has been able to take the state. I can confess that I have seen a lot of what your governor is doing here. Before now, the state was rife with kidnapping and other violent crimes. I urge Anambra people to remember what the state was before Obiano came, and appreciate him.

“We should encourage Obiano. I have seen good development in terms of the international airport being constructed by the governor. We just ran down the runway and it is the longest runway in the country. And it is the biggest in the country so far.

“The project will dwarf every other airport in the country and also draw development to the state. I am a former aviation minister, and I should be able to tell you about the project I saw on the ground. I am sorry that the governor is packaging it (airport) as a surprise, and I have let the cat out of the bag.”

He urged Obiano to ensure that the right person succeeds him, to ensure that his legacies are maintained.

Former Super Eagles strikers Nwankwo Kanu and Yakubu Ayegbeni have been listed in 10 of football’s worst misses by the Press Association media group.

Igbere TV reports that the list was compiled after Raheem Sterling missed an open goal as Manchester City were dumped out of the Champions League at the hands of Lyon on Saturday night.

10 Chris Iwelumo: World Cup qualifier, Scotland v Norway, 2008

In a crucial World Cup qualifier, and on his Scotland debut, striker Iwelumo managed to miss the target from close range after a perfect cross from Gary Naysmith. It was a sitter and Iwelumo never did score for his country.

9 Yakubu Ayegbeni: World Cup, Nigeria v South Korea, 2010

The former Everton and Portsmouth man was the beneficiary of a pinpoint cross from the left and Yakubu, inside the six-yard box, went for the precision finish rather than a blast into the open goal. Unfortunately for him he sent the ball six inches wide.

8 Ronnie Rosenthal: Premier League, Aston Villa v Liverpool, 1992

The Liverpool striker rounded Villa goalkeeper Nigel Spink and, with the goal wide open, leaned back and side-footed the ball against the bar – to the delight of a packed Holte End.

7 Cristiano Ronaldo: LaLiga, Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid, 2012

Even the world’s best players can blunder, and then Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo would not want to relive this one. He was slipped the ball across goal by Gonzalo Higuain as Madrid attacked at pace, and only had to tap home. Too easy perhaps. Ronaldo instead chipped towards an empty net and hit a post.

6 Fernando Torres: Premier League, Manchester United v Chelsea, 2011

If there was a single moment which summed up Torres’ miserable Chelsea career, this was it. The Spaniard had done all the hard work by rounding David De Gea, but with an open goal gaping he prodded tamely wide from the edge of the goal area.

5 Nwankwo Kanu: Premier League, West Brom v Middlesbrough, 2004

The Nigeria striker made a fine living off unorthodox finishes, but this effort pushed improvisation beyond the limit. Lurking at the far post Kanu steadied himself for a short-range tap-in from a low cross but contrived to lob the ball over the bar from two yards.

4 Roberto Soldado: FA Cup, Tottenham v Burnley, 2015

The Spain striker laid on two assists in Spurs’ 4-2 win but was found wanting when it came to the simple task of a tap-in. Andros Townsend’s low cross took Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton out of commission but Soldado blasted against the bar.

3 Jon Dahl Tomasson: Eredivisie, Feyenoord v NAC Breda, 2001

Newcastle fans will remember Tomasson missing a hatful of chances during a tough stint at St James’ Park. None matched this one though, with Tomasson – in the centre of the goalmouth – scooping over the bar from barely a foot out.

2 Carlos Tevez: Premier League, Sunderland v Manchester City, 2010

The Argentinian was on the end of a two-on-one break alongside Yaya Toure against Black Cats goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. He had time to gesture with both hands for a pass but when Toure laid the chance on a plate for him, he somehow sidefooted over – and his side went on to lose 1-0 after Darren Bent’s late penalty.

1 Matt Ritchie: Premier League, Newcastle v Burnley, 2018

Newcastle’s Matt Ritchie met DeAndre Yedlin’s deflected low cross two yards out with his favoured left foot – but rather than celebrating, he was left with his arms raised in disbelief in the back of the net after somehow side-footing wide.

Terry Waya the father of one of Big Brother Naija season 5 housemates Kiddwaya has stated that it is difficult for children from rich homes to become successful on their own, Igbere TV reports.

The agro-allied industrialist made this known on Friday while airing his view on a TV programme, ‘Your View’.

According to the billionaire investor, it is easier for a poor man’s child to rise to the top than the child of a rich man.

Igbere TV recall that Kiddwaya had said before the start of the reality show that his biggest achievement was losing significant weight.

“Getting into health and fitness has been my biggest achievement. I used to be quite chubby, so I transformed my body and I have been consistent ever since,” he said.

The love triangle between Kiddwaya, Erica and Laycon has become a major interest to the viewers of the Big Brother Naija reality show.

A school teacher identified as Omotayo Adanlawo has been jailed for life over the rape of a 10-year-old girl, Igbere TV reports.

Justice Samuel Bola of Ondo State High Court who gave the judgement, said the defendant failed to give convincing evidence and testimony to prove his innocence in the rape allegations.

The sexual assault incident occured on August 24 2018. Adanlawo who used to attend the girl’s father’s church, allegedly went to the victim’s house at Iju in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State when she was alone and raped her after which he threatened her not to tell anyone else she will die.

After the incident, the victim was said to have complained of stomach pains as she could not walk afterwards. Her mother took her to a hospital for examination where it was revealed that the girl had been raped.

A family source who prefer anonymity told IGBERE TV that after rigorous interrogation, the little girl opened up and said Adanlawo had sexual intercourse with her.

The case was then reported at Iju-Itaogbolu Divisional Headquarters before being transfered to Ala area command, and a medical report revealed that there was actual penetration into the 10-year-old girl’s private part.

Adanlawo, in his statement before the police, claimed the young girl told him to lay on her after asking for 50 naira and chinchin, but during cross examination he claimed that he was at his home at the time of the incident.

He also claimed to be battling with hernia and as such was not medically fit to have had sexual intercourse with the girl.

Justice Bola in his judgement, however, said the prosecution was able to prove there was penetration in the rape allegation against Adanlawo.

He also said the defendant gave no medical report to prove his condition as well as any evidence to suggest he was in his house as claimed on the day of the incident.

The Judge subsequently sentenced Adanlawo to life imprisonment in line with section 358 of the crimanal laws of Ondo State.

Police Arraign Two Brothers over Death of First Female Combatant Pilot

Nehemiah Adejo and David Adejo, the two brothers who were detained for killing Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, were yesterday arraigned before a Kaduna State Magistrate Court on four-count charge.

Nehemiah was charged for causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care and attention, driving without driver’s licence and driving without authorisation of the owner.

David was charged with negligent conduct while causing danger to person and property.

Both accused persons pleaded not guilty to the offence.

Police prosecuting counsel, Mr. Martins Leo urged that Nehemiah be remanded in prison, arguing that there is pending investigation of culpable homicide against him.

However, counsel, to the accused, Mr. Ibrahim Omachi argued that his clients are first-time offenders and had spent more than four weeks in detention

The Magistrate, Mr. Benjamin Hassan, after hearing arguments from both counsels granted bail to the accused in the sum of N1 million with two sureties who must be residents within the jurisdiction of the court and possess Bank Verification Number (BVN). The case was adjourned to 24 and 25 of August for hearing.

Arotile was killed by a reversing vehicle at the premises of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Kaduna.

The vehicle was driven by the Nehemiah, one of the accused persons who is said to be a former classmate and was reversing to greet the deceased.

NAF had last month unveiled the killers of the late Arotile.

It, however, ruled out foul play in the death, restating its earlier position that she was run over by a friend’s vehicle.

It said the deceased officer died of trauma due to the bleeding from head injuries she sustained in the accident.

NAF identified the three suspects being detained over the incident as Mr. Nehemiah Adejoh, Mr. Igbekele Folorunsho and Mr. Festus Gbayegun, saying they were her former secondary schoolmates, who would also be handed over to the police for prosecution.

Folorunsho and Gbayegun were not charged to court yesterday, but David Adejoh, the alleged owner of the car, was on the charge sheet.

At a media briefing on the preliminary investigation report on the death of Arotile in Abuja, the Director, Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said Arotile was run over by a friend’s vehicle and died of trauma to the head and bleeding.

“Upon recognising their schoolmate, Arotile, after passing her, Mr. Adejoh, who was driving, reversed the vehicle, ostensibly in an attempt to quickly meet up with the deceased, who was walking in the opposite direction.

“In the process, the vehicle struck Flying Officer Arotile from the rear, knocking her down with significant force and causing her to hit her head on the pavement. The vehicle then ran over parts of her body as it veered off the road beyond the kerb and onto the pavement, causing her further injuries,” he said.

The police have increased their presence around the Senate building of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) following the crisis rocking the institution.

Chairman of UNILAG Governing Council Wale Babalakin had held a meeting on Wednesday at the National Universities Commission headquarters in Abuja where it was decided that UNILAG vice-chancellor Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe be removed from office.

Prof. Theophilus Soyombo of the Faculty of Science was announced early Thursday as his replacement in a statement by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Oladejo Azeez.

Igbere TV reports that the school’s Senate is meeting at Ade Ajayi Main Auditorium to discuss Ogundipe’s sudden removal.

Police have restricted access to the Senate building, the administrative hub of the university housing the offices of the vice-chancellor, other principal officers as well as the Senate chamber.

It was also gathered that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNILAG branch has warned Soyombo not to try to force his resumption as acting vice-chancellor.

The union is said to have scheduled a congress to debate Ogundipe’s removal.

Former minister of aviation Femi Fani-Kayode says US President Donald Trump will defeat the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the crunch November general elections.

Mr Fani-Kayode stated this on Tuesday on the heels of the announcement of California senator Kamala Harris as Mr Biden’s running mate, Igbere TV reports.

The former minister said Mr Trump and Vice President Mike Pence who are seeking re-election will defeat Biden and Ms Harris.

“Donald Trump and Mike Pence shall beat Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hands down. Mark it,” he confidently said.

Igbere TV reports that Ms Harris becomes the first black woman on a major party ticket.

The 55-year-old had run for the presidency but opted out in December before the first Democratic contest in Iowa in early 2020.

During debates, the California senator often placed Biden in the line of attack.

Former US President Barack Obama and former Democratic presidential candidate Hilary Clinton have both welcomed Biden’s choice.

Barely three weeks after suspected political thugs in Edo State have attacked his residence, the home of the Edo State Commissioner for Youth Damian Lawani in Udaba, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state has been vandalised by unknown persons.

Igbere TV recall that gunmen shot sporadically at Lawani's house on July 21 at 11 pm, destroying several properties and leaving scores of Lawani’s family members with various degrees of injuries.

The assailants also promised to return to inflict pains on the commissioner who was absent at his residence.

They also dropped a message with the inscription: “Damian Lawani, you’re lucky we did not meet you at home.

“We promise that we are coming back for you. If you like, tighten security.”

Reacting to the new development, Governor Godwin Obaseki, in a statement sent to IGBERE TV described the incident as “barbaric” during a visit to the vandalised building on Monday.

“What happened here is quite disturbing, we got the report couple of weeks ago and the matter was reported to police in the state. It is quite disturbing,” Mr Obaseki said.

“This is a clear evidence of an attempt on the life of my commissioner for youth. This matter has been reported and I understand that investigations are ongoing.

“When you recall the alarm raised by the Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, over the weekend that some persons were identified as hired assassins who had been brought into Benin.

“It gives us call for concern that these investigations are taking unnecessarily long.

“We will continue to pursue peace. We will continue to try and use the apparatus of state and I hope that those involved, those who have the responsibility to provide security understand the dangers they are putting the state into.”

The governor said the people should not be blamed if they resort to self-defence, accusing the police of turning “a blind eye to the violence being perpetrated by some powerful people” in Edo.

The arrival of Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, for the requiem mass of late Billionaire oil Magnate, Chief Anthony Enukeme (Tonimas Oil), have made the city gone agog.

IGBERE TV had reported that Chief Enukeme died recently after a brief illness.

It will be recalled that Kalu made a triumphal entry to the South East on July 27 following his release from Kuje correctional centre on June 2.

His return was given a rousing welcome as people of all ages trooped out and followed his convoy from Sam Mbakwe Airport Owerri to his countryhome Igbere.

Southern Kaduna Women Protest Over Incessant Killings, Accuse Military Of Bias

Hundreds of Southern Kaduna women on Saturday in different communities took to major roads to display their displeasure over the incessant killings of their people by Fulani militia.

The protesters, who trooped out in large numbers in Samaru Kataf in Zango Kataf Local Government Area, called on government at different levels to tackle the situation.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Mrs Dorcas David called on the Kaduna State Government to remove the curfew imposed in the area as a matter of urgency.

She said it was as a result of the curfew that the killers were gaining access to their villages to kill them.

She stated that, "The military that was deployed has been baised in protecting lives and properties and has become a tool that is used in killing them.

"It is unfortunate that our killers could still beat security check-points, invade our communities and carry out all kinds of heinous acts for hours without any interruption.

"We have called the military on several occassions when our communities are under attacks but they only come when the attackers must have finished their operations and left.

"We're letting the whole world know that the military sent to guard us have now formed part of the problem we are facing in Southern Kaduna."

Earlier today, some spiritualists in Edo State on Friday joined women in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on a solidarity march to the Edo State House of Assembly in Benin City over the crisis in the assembly, Igbere TV reports.

The women walked from the Government House along Osadebey Avenue to the Anthony Enahoro Complex, along Ring Road.

According to them, they marched in support of the embattled speaker of the house Frank Okiye.

Mr Okiye was impeached on Thursday by 17 out of the 24 lawmakers at a private residence in Benin. A new speaker Victor Edoror was elected, Igbere TV reports.

The priestesses on their part laid curses at the assembly gate.

Speaking on behalf of them, the priestess of Ekutetebite Negwogho Group Princess lnibokun lmasemwenbor said she inherited her symbol of authority as juju priestess from her grandfather and whatever she pronounced on anyone will be so.

She said Governor Godwin Obaseki has provided social amenities for them including motorable roads and that is why she is “interested in the matter”.

“Obaseki is a peace maker, he gave us amenities of life and for that reason, I have to back him up with my strength,” she said.

Princess lmasemwenbor assured that Obaseki will be re-elected.

“Nobody will grab it from him and whoever says he will turn the state upside down to subvert the wishes of the people, help us tell such people that the head of our ancestors will torment them, all the deities of Benin kingdom should torment them,” she warned.

A baby girl who was abandoned in a bush in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra state has been rescued by men of the Anambra state police command, Igbere TV has learnt.

This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed in a statement released and made available to newsmen.

The PPRO said the police division in the locality received a report from members of the vigilante that a baby looking very sickly but still alive was found in the bush.

The detectives immediately visited the scene and rescued the baby.

“Commander, Nnokwa Vigilante group in Umueshi Village, Nnokwa, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State reported at Nnobi Police Station that a baby girl was abandoned by an unknown person inside Nnokwa bush.

Following the report, police operatives visited the scene, rescued the baby alive but very sickly and rushed her to Chukwu Nonso Hospital for medical attention.

Igbere TV learnt that the baby is gradually responding to treatment and will be handed over to Social Welfare for proper care while effort is ongoing to trace the parents in order to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident

Anyone with useful information about the child should report at Nnobi Divisional Police Station or contact PPRO Anambra State Police Command on GSM no 08060970639.” the statement read.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has appointed Ifechi Okorie as chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state.

A statement on Thursday made available to IGBERE TV by the governor’s chief press secretary Oguwike Nwachuku said Mr Okorie’s appointment takes immediate effect.

Popularly known as One Man Squad, Okorie is expected to bring to bear his wealth of experience garnered over the years working with NURTW in the operations of the body in Imo.

A man has been accused of attempting to kill his wife and stepdaughters in Anambra after he allegedly inflict serious bodily harm on them, Igbere TV reports.

The man, identified as Iwuchukwu Anajemba Samson, from Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area of the state reportedly assaulted, maimed, and attempted killing his wife alongside his step daughters.

The incident according to information gathered by IGBERE TV happened at Alex Anajemba Street Akabo Village in Mbaukwu.

According to a witness, the man has been consistently battering the wife and step children.

It was further gathered that the man has on one occasion poured fuel on one of her step daughter and ignited it with a match stick.

Speaking with IGBERE TV correspondent in Anambra, a resident of the area said that series of attempts to call the man to order by his immediate family and that of his wife have proven abortive, as the hot tempered and ever furious man is known for violence.

While the woman and her kids have been rushed to the hospital, we call on government agencies, human right activist and the Police to intervene on the ugly incident to avoid further incarceration by the parties involved.

Protesters in Yantumaki town, Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Tuesday morning set fire on a billboard bearing the image of President Muhammadu Buhari and logo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Igbere TV reports.

The residents are protesting against the attacks on their villages by bandits.

The protests come days after the district head of Yantumaki, Abu Atiku, was shot dead by attackers.

The gunmen also attacked some communities in Batsari LGA of the state and killed the council’s APC chairman.

Some of the protesters barricaded the Katsina/Kankara major highway and blocked the road leading to the town with used tyres, dried trees and debris.

They were said to have been enraged by the kidnap of one Mansir Yusuf and his daughter by bandits around 1 am on Tuesday.

Katsina police spokesman, Isah Gambo, is yet to react to the incident.

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“This is very absurd as I did not speak to anyone to confirm this news. This kind of journalism is totally unacceptable. We must strive to do better,” he said.