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 Art, Graphics & Video › Re: The Ọkhọkhọ: Cambridge's Jesus College Returns Benin Artefact by prof2007: 1:18pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
slowice:Given the poor maintenance culture in these parts, this may be a good idea: The Oba of Benin / Edo State Government/FG should in due course make an arrangement for the returned artifacts to be periodically and cyclically loaned to museums in Europe /North America for a fee. The forex thereby earned should go into a trust that will provide scholarships / infrastructure etc for Edo indigenes. 1 Like |
| Art, Graphics & Video › Re: The Ọkhọkhọ: Cambridge's Jesus College Returns Benin Artefact by prof2007: 1:08pm On Oct 31, 2021 |
onumadu:Interesting! Correctly spelled as "Àkùkọ" in Yoruba, it also means "Rooster". |
| Crime › Illegal Gold Mining: Foreigners Steal Nigeria’s Wealth Amid Dwindling Revenue by prof2007(op): 7:28am On Oct 31, 2021 |
Dark of night was gradually yielding dominance to first light when 75-year-old Yemi Oluwole, a pensioner, took a spot on his veranda. He sat quietly on a sofa, watching forlornly as strangers armed with hand diggers, shovels and buckets stumped along the dusty road that snaked through his frontage to sites they have forcefully taken and converted to gold mining fields in his Itagunmodi village in Osun State. Oluwole’s expansive farm is one of the hijacked sites, and according to him, the once quiet community has since lost its tranquility to invasion by armed artisanal miners comprising persons from different parts of the country and foreigners alike, including Chinese, Malians and Nigerien nationals. “Those boys have violated our land and it’s so bad that our traditional ruler was kidnapped and beaten by the criminals before he could escape, yet government folds its hands and watches them steal our assets. When I retired as a civil servant in a ministry in Osogbo, I went into farming to feed my family because my meagre monthly pension is irregular. But everything has gone now; miners have turned our farms to mining fields,” the distressed septuagenarian, who retired into farming about 15 years ago, told our correspondent. Oluwole is not the only person affected by illegal mining, many others in the community and similar ones have lost their land and livelihoods to the miners. DEBTS IN THE MIDST OF WEALTH Meanwhile, inability to pay pensioners promptly is one of Osun State’s economic challenges, despite its enviable gold deposits. The state, like many others endowed with solid minerals, has been enmeshed in huge debts. As of June 30, 2021, records from the Debt Management Office showed Osun State owed N133.36bn in domestic debt and $90.38m external, as of 30 June 2020. About 2 months ago, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed the state had no money to finance infrastructure, and his administration had to prioritise payment of salaries and pensions. Sadly, the latter has not even been paid up to date. Yet, migrants are stealing the state’s treasure that ordinarily should turn its fortunes around. Globally, gold is a treasured, high-priced mineral. In the international market, an ounce of gold, as of Thursday, was about $1,806. According to the 2016 Mining Growth Roadmap by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Nigeria has an untapped 200m ounces of gold, scattered across about 13 states, Osun inclusive. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo affirmed this figure at a forum in June 2020. Thus, gold alone could fetch Nigeria trillions in dollars, even when the cost of production is deducted. But for years, government abandoned it and other solid minerals, making it an all-comers affair for illegal and artisanal miners who remit almost nothing to it, while the country battles incredibly low revenue, compelling it to borrow on-stop to the tune of N35tn at the moment, with plans to borrow even more (about N6.2tn in 2022) to finance the budget. ILLEGAL MINING A NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT From Itagunmodi to Igun, Iyere, Igila and other poor, gold-bearing communities in Osun State and Kwali, Daki Takwas, Zugu, Wawan Icce, Yan Kaura and other gold-bearing communities in Zamfara State, and some other states, illegal mining is rife and appears to have come to stay. President Buhari, Minister of Mines and Steel Development Olamilekan Adegbite, Governors Oyetola of Osun and Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, and others have condemned the prevalence and involvement of foreigners but nothing has changed. In addition to those who do it for survival and other economic considerations, some of the miners are believed to be working for top monarchs and government officials, while some security agents protect them on the mining fields. Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, blamed politicians and traditional rulers as sponsors of the miners. MINING POLICE & MINING BAN To solve the problem, the President in October 2020 set up a mining police, comprising Inspector-General of Police, Chief of Army Staff, National Security Adviser and others, but one year after, the illicit practice continues unabated. Even when the President banned mining activities in Zamfara State and declared the state a “no fly zone” due to worsening insecurity, illegal miners simply relocated to Osun State to continue their activities. Instructively, after the ban, two Chinese were arrested for illegal mining. Adegbite later revealed that the miners were working for “Nigerians in high positions of authority” who were mounting pressure on the government to release them. So far, hundreds of illegal gold miners have been arrested, including some Chinese nationals, but the activity festers like a bad sore. On 4 May 2020 alone, 17 Chinese, 10 locals and one community leader were arrested in Ilesa and Ife areas by Amotekun corps. “The Chinese are the main culprits. Taking gold out of Nigeria illegally is economic sabotage because if you look at the quantum, the value is huge,” Adegbite added. MASSIVE LOSS OF REVENUE With the huge revenue the country is losing, Minister of State in the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Uche Ogah, advocated capital punishment for culprits. He lamented that private jet owners were aiding gold smuggling. Sadly, despite volume of activities on mining fields and increasing number of miners, revenue from the sector has remained paltry. Between January and August 2021, Nigeria earned only N2.44bn as minerals and mining revenue, which is less than 1% of N754.16bn received as oil revenue within same period. Similarly, in 2019, the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative said royalties received from 39 minerals was N2.50bn, with limestone contributing 37.68%, granite 31.31% and gold 0.26%, despite volume of mining activities by illegal miners. The FG revealed the country loses $9bn to illegal mining annually, with little revenue in the sector coming from the 3% royalty paid by few licensed miners. WHY ARTISANAL MINERS & NOT BIG INVESTORS DOMINATE Findings by our correspondent revealed that dearth of licensed investors in the sector is largely due to absence of a gold policy and lack of detailed geoscience data that can promote the country’s resource potential, drive investment and help investors make informed decisions. While many countries, including Ghana, South Africa, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea Bissau and Asian countries like China and European countries like Russia, have attracted big investors to mine their gold and generating sizeable revenue from the value chain, Nigeria only began the process of coming up with the all-important geoscience data a few years ago. Director-General of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, the agency saddled with the responsibility of generating geoscience data, Dr Abdulrazaq Garba, affirmed that absence of data had made the sector unattractive to big investors. He however pointed out that the National Integrated Mineral Exploration Project, anchored by the ministry and the agency, was among other things, focusing on generating the data. He told our correspondent in an interview, “You asked why investors are not coming? It is because we didn’t generate our geoscience data in the acceptable format, which is why there is a proliferation of artisanal mining and not the big mining companies. If you don’t have the data, you won’t attract attention. That is essentially what NIMEP is working on providing and our people are on the field already. “It is an expensive venture but President Buhari is committed to it. If we had started this 10 to 15 years ago, we would have passed this stage and in this time of scarce resources, revenue from that sector would have complemented our revenue, but we depended so much on oil. However, it’s good we are doing it now. Saudi Arabia mines lead, gold and others today because they invested so much of their oil revenue in developing other mineral types. So, if other countries can do it, why can’t Nigeria?” Garba noted the ongoing process had also helped discover new minerals. “For example, somewhere close to FCT, we were working on gold when we discovered that we have high concentration of wolframite used in toughening steel,” he added. He said if the mineral was found in economic quantity, it would be helpful when Ajaokuta Steel starts operation and could also be exported. In addition to geoscience data, NEITI urged government to expedite action on the proposed national gold policy to arrest further revenue loss and return sanity to gold mining to make it attractive to world class investors. Also, Vice Chairman, Kian Smith Trade & Co., Ms Nere Teriba, stated that with its huge potential, Nigeria needed a gold policy, adding, “The policy for mining is there and it’s fine. If there is any issue with it, maybe it’s enforcement. The biggest focus for the government should first be the policy for gold.” NIGERIA’S ENVIABLE MINERAL DEPOSITS Nigeria is blessed with many minerals, in addition to limestone, crude and a few others already being exploited. Garba revealed that there are about 44 mineral types in 450 locations across the 774 local governments, adding that until their economic quantity was ascertained, they should be regarded as occurrences rather than deposits, even though they have potential for development. Garba said Nigeria has “very vast” gold with occurrences in Niger, Osun, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kogi, Kwara, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Nasarawa and Bauchi states and the Federal Capital Territory, while Wolframite has occurrences in Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Niger, Kwara, Zamfara and Nasarawa states same way Lithium has “vast” occurrences and could be found in Nasarawa, Kwara, Kaduna, Niger and Zamfara states. In Ebonyi, Zamfara, Plateau states, some parts of Benue State and the FCT, there is silver, while Copper associated with minerals like lead could be found in Bauchi, Zamfara, FCT and parts of Nasarawa State. He added, “We also have platinum group elements, cobalt and graphite and from our geophysical investigation, the quality of the graphite we have is good.” NEITI also added that minerals occurrences in Nigeria include granite aggregate, Laterite, Coal, Shale, Columbite, Tin Ore, Gypsum, Feldspar, Marble, Dolomite, Tantalite, Kaoline, Fluorite, QUARTZ, Basalt, Talc, Manganese, Barites, Zircon, and precious stones like Tourmaline, Topaz, Sapphire, Amethyst and Garnet. SUFFERING AMIDST PLENTY Meanwhile, despite being rich in these high-valued minerals, Nigeria has not only left them in the hands of illegal miners, it also spends its limited forex to import some of the minerals. “That is the irony of Nigeria; it imports what it has in abundance and leaves its own resources untapped,” said Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the AfDB in his virtual address at the inauguration of Rotimi Akeredolu as governor of Ondo State in February 2021. For example, Nigeria has huge bitumen deposit – the largest in Africa and one of the largest in the world, but Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola revealed that government spends millions of dollars to import 0.5m metric tonnes of bitumen for road construction annually. Adesina noted in the address, “Total value of bitumen reserves in Nigeria could be worth up to $1.5tn, with estimated 16 billion barrels in Ondo State alone. Potential state wealth from bitumen alone could be worth $657bn. The paradox however is that Nigeria spends over N300bn importing bitumen.” NEITI admitted in its latest report that increased activities in gold mining in recent years did not reflect in production volumes or royalty payments, adding, “Gold has potential to attract foreign exchange for Nigeria. Unfortunately, the mineral has not received the attention it deserves in form of investments. This has been left at artisanal operation and mostly smuggled out of the country.” While FG’s debt stood at N35tn, the 36 states and FCT that bear the 44 minerals are also enmeshed in debts. Their domestic debts alone was about N4tn as of March 2021, with a state like Zamfara – despite its gold reserve – having N101bn domestic debt as of 30 June 2021 and external debt of $29.64m as of 30 June 2020. In spite of these, governments at all levels are on a borrowing spree to meet their obligations. Adesina, at the Mid-Term Ministerial Performance Review Retreat organised by the President in October, stressed that the debt issue should be addressed, as he noted that Nigeria’s debt service to revenue ratio was high at 73%. NIGERIANS PAYING FOR COST OF NEGLECT The country’s forex earnings have largely been limited to oil revenue accounting for 75.4% of export revenue and 50% of government revenue, which could have been complemented by revenue from solid minerals. Consequently, dollar scarcity has made the naira volatile, pushing the exchange rate to N580 in September. This has however led to high cost of goods, and the impact is severe for many, given the unemployment rate of 27.1% and minimum wageof N30,000 (about $72.9). Meanwhile, Oyedele noted that the solid minerals sector, if developed, “would provide a source of revenue diversification for the country, including forex earnings to strengthen the Naira in addition to economic development and massive job creation all of which would lead to more revenue for government at all levels.” IILLEGAL MINING A GLOBAL CHALLENGE Interestingly, illegal mining is not limited to Nigeria. From Ghana to South Africa, India and several other countries, it is a challenge, but due to regulation and ability to attract major players to the sector, other countries make substantial revenue from mining and it contributes significantly to their GDP. In 2019 for example, the National Bureau of Statistics report showed that mining and quarrying contributed a meagre 0.26%t to Nigeria’s GDP. In same year, mining and quarrying contributed 12.6% to Ghana’s GDP; contributed 8.2% to South Africa’s GDP and 15.1% to Botswana’s GDP. The Global Mining Industry Development 2019 Report released by the China Geology Survey under the country’s Ministry of Natural Resources showed that mining contributed over 20% of GDP in over 20 countries, including African countries such as Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea. On how Nigeria’s wealth is being siphoned through smuggling, Teriba, who spoke in an interview with CNBC, said government could discourage smuggling by making royalty payable on gold to be commensurate with neighbouring countries, adding that this should be complemented by value addition to gold given the huge demand for products like jewellery by Nigerians. She added, “If you have Benin Republic and Togo charging 0% royalty, Niger Republic1% and Nigeria 3%, coupled with open borders as a result of ECOWAS treaty, it is regular economics; gold will go to where it is zero per cent.” NIGERIA, A GIANT MISSING IN aACTION Despite having huge reserves, Nigeria the giant of Africa, is missing among the big players. Only Ghana, having been able to develop its solid minerals sector, is the only African country among the top 10 gold producers in the world. The World Gold Council in its 2020 ranking released in June 2021 ranked China as the first, followed by Russia, Australia, United States, Canada, Ghana, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Mexico and Indonesia. Interestingly, Nigeria had a remarkable history in mining, starting with ore mining in 1902, gold in 1914 and coal in 1916, all of which contributed greatly to its development and industrialisation. Specifically, it contributed to construction of its first power plant, rail infrastructure as well as industrial complexes, until things slipped into inertia when government took over mining from foreign companies. At the moment, only about 4 gold refineries have been licensed in Nigeria, including Kian Smith Trade and Co., Segilola Gold Mining Company, which is listed on the stock exchange for gold mineralisation in Nigeria, and Dukia Gold. IIN SEARCH OF URGENT & EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS Economists and other stakeholders told our correspondent government needs to do more, including formulating right policies and creating investor-friendly environment, if it hopes to generate revenue from the sector. “Nobody eats potential,” the AfDB president said, pointing out that the insecurity shrinking the investible space should be addressed and the structural bottlenecks limiting productivity and revenue earning potential of the huge non-oil sector removed. “Nigeria should significantly boost productivity and revenues from its non-oil sector,” he added. But according to a former Minister of Education, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, states should be allowed to tap their resources and pay taxes to the FG. “The constitution that gives the federating units the right to tap their resources and pay taxes to the FG is what we need. These minerals will be properly harnessed for development by the states,” he added. Speaking on this suggestion as previously canvassed by many other persons, Oyedele said this would help to address neglect of the sector but that more should be done for a definitive impact. He added, “The biggest issue is with respect to ensuring that we have investors-friendly policies and legal framework as well as a safe and secured environment for private sector investors, both domestic and international, to come into the sector.” Similarly, Teriba stressed need for Nigeria to work on adding value to its gold to maximise revenue. “In Kano market, they have about 20,000 visitors from across West Africa, so the potential is huge,” she said. “From our research, if you go to Italy, Dubai, India, they know Nigerians when talking about Africans who come to buy gold, so the demand is there.” A political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, shared a similar view. He said Nigeria should be talking about how to add value to its gold as it would generate more revenue and create jobs. He explained a model he believed could work, “We can have an integrated produce and mining city, about 500-hectare estate, which would be focused on mineral beneficiation – value addition. He stated, “Artisanal miners from several states would go there with their gold. We can locate one or two central processing beneficiation units and add value to them there. Those who want to use the products locally or export would buy from there. You tax the people working in this vast industry and you would generate revenue. That is what we have failed to do. We will make a lot of forex if we adopt this approach because we are adding value to our mineral.” He stressed that gold was more profitable when value had been added to it, noting that raw gold sold for N100,000 by a miner could be worth $20,000 once value had been added to it. He added, “Chinese and others are taking away these minerals and making huge money from them outside the country, whereas we could have created hundreds of thousands of jobs from that value chain. Government would generate revenue from taxes on the products and on those jobs. That is a lot more than whatever you would get from the raw gold or the stones.” Meanwhile, the US Agency for International Development warned that illegal and unregulated mining generates billions of dollars in illicit funds for crime, contribute to armed conflict, fund criminal networks, damage the environment and deprive the populace of widespread prosperity they are entitled to. These might continue to be Nigeria’s lot if it fails to quickly sanitise the sector. SOURCE (abridged): https://punchng.com/illegal-gold-mining-foreigners-steal-nigerias-wealth-amid-dwindling-revenue-mounting-debts/ 6 Likes 4 Shares
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| Travel › Man's Nasty Experience With Nigerian he Offered Temporary Accommodation In NY by prof2007(op): 8:45am On Oct 29, 2021 |
A Nigerian man has narrated his experience with a Nigerian immigrant he offered temporary accommodation in New York. He said he allowed the man, who was his friend from Nigeria, to stay in his New York apartment for 2 weeks. However, the man extended his stay to 1 year and 6 months. The friend then brought his wife and child from Nigeria to also stay with him in the house, making the real owner of the house uncomfortable in his own house. The homeowner said he had to go back to his father’s house, leaving his house for the Nigerian man and his family. When the man wouldn’t leave on his own, he said things got messy and the man eventually grudgingly left his house, and they have cut ties since then. Based on his experience, he advised people to do the needful early before things get out of hand. Read his tweets below... SOURCE: https://www.hitng.info/man-narrates-experience-with-a-nigerian-immigrant-he-offered-temporary-accommodation-in-new-york/ 1 Like
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| Politics › FULL LIST: FEC Approves NNPC’s Request To Fix 21 Federal Roads At N621bn by prof2007(op): 9:57am On Oct 28, 2021 |
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N621.2 billion for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to take over reconstruction of 21 federal roads across the 6 geopolitical zones of the country. Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, disclosed this after the FEC meeting presided by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday. The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) had decried loss of its members and properties to dilapidated roads, but NNPC appealed to the union to shelve the planned strike and accepted to rebuild some roads. The approval, according to Fashola, was in line with Executive Order No. 007 of 2019 cited as the companies income tax (Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme) Order, 2019 (“EO7 of 2019” or “the Scheme”), signed by President Muhammadu Buhari. He explained that the selected 21 roads are 1804.6 kilometres, and it was a strategic intervention under the FG Road Infrastructure and Refreshment Tax Credit Scheme. The minister further explained that Executive Order 7 allows the private sector to deploy in advance the taxes they would pay for infrastructure development. He said 9 of the selected projects are in north-central, 3 in north-east, 2 in north-west, 2 in south-east, 3 in south-south, and 2 in south-west. HERE IS THE FULL LIST: NORTH-CENTRAL 1. Dualization of Ilorin-Jebba-Mokwa/ Bokani Junction road Section 1: Ilorin-Jebba, Kwara State C/NO. 6468 = 110.8km 2. Dualization of Ilorin, Jebba-Mokwa/Bokani junction Road Section II: Jebba-Mokwa-Bokani junction in Kwara and Niger states. C/NO.6469 = 46 km 3. Dualization of Suleja-Minna road, Niger state. C/O. 6077 = 40km 4. Dualization of Suleja-Minna Road, Niger State Phase II (Km 40+000-101+000) C/NO.6267 = 61km 5. Reconstruction of Bida-Lambata Road, Niger state C/NO.6372 = 125km 6. Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road, Niger State = 52.3km 7. Emergency repairs of failed section of Mokwa-Makera-Tagina-Kaduna state border in Niger state = 164km 8. Minna-Zungeru-Tagina road, Niger state = 90km 9. Bida-Minna road, Niger state = 791.1km NORTH-EAST 10. Rehabilitation of Cham-Numan section of Gombe-Yola road in Adamawa state = 46.35km 11. Construction of Bali-Serti road in Taraba state = 110km 12. Rehabilitation of Gombe-Biu road in Gombe/Borno state = 117km NORTH-WEST 13. Rehabilitation of outstanding sections of Gada-Zaima-Zuru-Gamji road Phase II in Kebbi State = 62km. 14. Rehabilitation of Zaria-Funtua-Gusau-Sokoto-Birnin Kebbi = 221.5km SOUTH-EAST 15. Dualization of Aba-Ikot Ekpene road in Abia/Akwa Ibom states = 73km 16. Rehabilitation of Umuahia (Ikwuano)-Ikot Ekpene road: Umuahia-Umudike in Abia state = 49km SOUTH-SOUTH 17. Rehabilitation of Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene road in Cross River state Section I: Odukpani-Itu Bridge Head in Cross River/Akwa Ibom states = 21.9km 18. Dualization of outstanding portion of Odukpani-Itu-Ikot Ekpene: lot 2 = 32km 19. Dualization of Oku-Iboku Power Plant Section of the Odukpani-Itu-Ikot-Ekpene road in Cross River/Akwa Ibom state = 28km SOUTH-WEST 20. Rehabilitation and expansion of Lagos-Badagry Expressway (Agbara Junction-Nigeria/Benin border) in Lagos State = 62km 21. Dualization of Ibadan-Ilorin road (Route A2) Section II in Oyo State (Oyo-Ogbomosho) = 52km. SOURCE: https://www.thecable.ng/full-list-fec-approves-nnpcs-request-to-fix-21-federal-roads-at-n621bn
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| Crime › Re: Woman Dies After Husband Sets Lagos Home Ablaze During Fight by prof2007(op): 7:25pm On Oct 26, 2021 |
BKsoul:...And he may eventually be sentenced to death, if found guilty of murder. The death penalty is authorized by Section 33 of Nigeria’s Constitution, for crimes including murder. 1 Like |
| Crime › Woman Dies After Husband Sets Lagos Home Ablaze During Fight by prof2007(op): 7:15am On Oct 26, 2021 |
A woman, identified only as Ebere, has succumbed to injuries she sustained when her husband allegedly set their apartment ablaze during a fight. The incident happened on Ifesowapo Street, Asolo-Agbede, in Ikorodu area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the couple was at home when an argument ensued between them, which degenerated into a fight. Out of anger, the husband allegedly locked Ebere inside the apartment and set it ablaze. Ebere was said to be shouting and writhing in pain when her husband, who could no longer bear his wife’s cry, attempted to open the door. It was learnt that as he opened the door, the intensity of the fire caught up with him. The victim, who suffered severe burns in her hand, chest and other parts of her body, was rushed to a hospital where she died. During a visit to their residence on Saturday, a neighbour who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was sitting at his passage when Ebere suddenly ran downstairs, sat on the floor and wriggled in pain on October 9, 2021. “We only saw that her hands were burnt; she was telling us to rush her to a hospital. So, we rushed her to the Aduraking Hospital and Maternity. It was when we got there that I discovered that her chest was also burnt. From there, she was referred to the Ikorodu General Hospital. The hospital used an ambulance to convey her to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, where she was admitted for treatment. After struggling for survival, she died a week after being hospitalised at LASUTH. “Since then, we have not seen her husband. We learnt that he was also burnt and was receiving treatment in another hospital. No one knew anything was happening until his wife rushed downstairs with burnt hands. I don’t know the cause of the fight, but I have been reading different stories online,” the neighbour said. A Toyota Camry car reportedly belonging to Ebere’s husband was parked at the front of the couple’s residence. A source in the area told our correspondent that the fight between the couple bordered on allegations of infidelity. “The fire also affected the husband. His wife, who was inside the building, could not survive the injuries she sustained when she got burnt. It was the husband that used petrol to set their apartment ablaze,” the source added. The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the case was not reported to the police. He said, “I just called the Owutu Divisional Police Officer, and was told that no case of such was reported.” SOURCE: https://punchng.com/woman-dies-after-husband-sets-lagos-home-ablaze-during-fight/ 1 Share
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| Politics › South-East And The Burden Of Endless Killings by prof2007(op): 9:56pm On Oct 24, 2021 |
The spate of destruction of lives and properties in the South-East geo-political zone has become a source of worry to governments and other stakeholders in the region, writes CHIDIEBUBE OKEOMA.-- With additional report by Edward Nnachi and Tony O Okafor. https://punchng.com/south-east-and-burden-of-endless-killings/ 3 Likes
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| Politics › 2023: Don’t Die Because Of Any Politician – Makinde Warns Nigerians by prof2007(op): 11:00pm On Oct 23, 2021 |
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned Nigerians against carrying arms in defence of any politician. Makinde, who spoke in Lagos State on Saturday, noted that no politician is worth dying for. He warned Nigerians, especially youths that no one should lose his life supporting politicians.https://dailypost.ng/2021/10/23/2023-dont-die-because-of-any-politician-makinde-warns-nigerians/ 13 Likes
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| Phones › Re: It’s Dangerous To Link Your SIM To Another Subscriber’s NIN – NCC by prof2007(op): 2:34am On Oct 20, 2021 |
UncleKoboko:Contact ninreg.mobiile@gmail.com They will help you to get your card out. |
| Phones › It’s Dangerous To Link Your SIM To Another Subscriber’s NIN – NCC by prof2007(op): 8:57am On Oct 19, 2021 |
Nigerian Communications Commission has advised telecom subscribers not to allow their National Identification Numbers to be linked to another person’s Subscriber Identity Module cards. A statement quoted the NCC as disclosing this during the 3rd run of its Telecom Consumer Town Hall aired on radio.https://punchng.com/its-dangerous-to-link-your-sim-to-another-subscribers-nin-ncc/ 1 Like 1 Share
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| Crime › Lagos Task Force Officers Shoot Banker For Protesting Car Damage by prof2007(op): 10:45am On Oct 18, 2021 |
A Branch Manager with Wema Bank, Bamidele Ajala, has been shot by personnel of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (task force) in Oshodi area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered that the officers shot the 39-year-old in the hand while they were fleeing with a yet-to-be-identified LT commercial bus driver, who bashed his car.SOURCE: https://punchng.com/fleeing-lagos-task-force-officers-shoot-banker-for-protesting-car-damage/ 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: Omokri Offers $50k For Photo Of Him At Aso Villa Event On 06May2014 by prof2007(op): 11:17am On Oct 17, 2021 |
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| Politics › Omokri Offers $50k For Photo Of Him At Aso Villa Event On 06May2014 by prof2007(op): 11:13am On Oct 17, 2021 |
Reno Omokri offers $50,000 to anyone who can provide photo of him at the Aso Villa event where Natasha Akpoti claimed he made a pass at her. Reno Omokri has responded after Natasha Akpoti poked holes at his claim that he wasn't in Nigeria during the time she said he made advances at her. Reno released more screenshots of his international passport as evidence that he wasn't in the country, and said he didn't release them initially because he wanted Natasha to fall into his trap by poking holes in his story and she did. He then offered $50,000 to anyone who can provide a photo to show that he was at the event in Aso Villa where Natasha claimed he made passes at her. See his response below... SOURCE: https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2021/10/reno-omokri-offers-50000-to-anyone-who-can-provide-photo-of-him-at-the-aso-villa-event-where-natasha-akpoti-claimed-he-made-a-pass-at-her.html 1 Like
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| Family › "Judge Women By Their Past!" - Do You Agree? by prof2007(op): 12:42pm On Oct 15, 2021 |
Judge women by their past, do not end up with someone whose baggage is heavier than them - Social media celebrity, Brian Dennis tells men. Social media celebrity, Brian Dennis has told men to always judge women by their past so they don't end up with someone whose baggage is heavier than them. Dennis claimed that some "women will live a wild life of clubbing, prostituting, smoking and doing all sorts of drugs, exploring unmentionable sexual pleasures and internet nudity then one day she gives it all up and goes “My past doesn’t define me. I need a man who will love me for me”. He added that when men don't judge women by their past, sometimes they join them to live with consequences of their actions. Dennis wrote: A woman will live a wild life of clubbing, prostituting, smoking and doing all sorts of drugs, exploring unmentionable sexual pleasures and internet nudity then one day she gives it all up and goes “My past doesn’t define me” “I need a man who will love me for me” Lmaoooooooooooo! Dear Kings, I say to you. Judge them by their past. Do not end up with someone who’s baggage is heavier than them or else you will join them to live with the consequences of their actions. As usual, I expect women to enter this post and begin to argue, but if their brothers bring a girl they know was a very bad girl and says he wants to marry her they will be the first to shout “God forbid” and reject it on his behalf but because this is the internet, let’s allow them to continue in their pretended sanctimony. Following the controversy that trailed the post, he added; “We all have a past” YOUR PAST - Bet9ja, PS2 Gamehall gambling, exam malpractice, Heineken and Guinness plus that time you stole N500 from your mother’s purse to buy airtime. HER PAST -Sugar daddies, shisha, dating the number one cultist in the hood, turning up every night, Badoo and tinder prostitution plus nudity. JUDGE HER BY HER PAST!!! SOURCE: https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2021/10/judge-women-by-their-past-do-not-end-up-with-someone-whose-baggage-is-heavier-than-them-social-media-celebrity-brian-dennis-tells-men.html 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Ikorodu: 3 Killed As Gang Members Engage in Supremacy Clashes by prof2007(op): 2:11am On Oct 13, 2021 |
Three persons have been reportedly killed in the ongoing supremacy clashes involving members of the Eiye and Aiye cults in Owode and Ibeshe communities, in the Igbogbo Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. Among the victims was a betting agent, identified only as Segun, who was hit by a stray bullet.https://punchng.com/three-killed-as-cultists-hold-lagos-communities-hostage-for-one-month/
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| Politics › Obaseki: I Will Not Accept Any Opposition In Edo PDP by prof2007(op): 5:36am On Oct 12, 2021 |
EDO State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said he would not brook opposition within the state chapter of the PDP in his quest to reposition and strengthen it. He said this at an expanded meeting of party leaders in Benin, on Monday.https://punchng.com/ill-not-accept-any-opposition-in-edo-pdp-obaseki/ 5 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › 12.5kg Cooking Gas May Sell For N10,000 By Dec, Say Marketers by prof2007(op): 9:06am On Oct 10, 2021 |
Marketers of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, well known as cooking gas, on Saturday, expressed worry over the supply shortage leading to persistent increase in the price of the commodity. They warned that 12.5kg of cooking gas currently selling between N7,500 and N8,000 could rise to N10,000 before December if nothing was done to address the crisis. The marketers lamented that more Nigerians had resorted to using firewood, charcoal, sawdust, among other unrefined energy sources whose prices have also begun to rise. Executive Secretary of the National Association of LPG Marketers, Mr Bassey Essien, disclosed this during the weekly e-discourse organised by a leading Pan-African forum, Platforms Africa, a statement on Saturday by the organisation’s Team Lead, Adeola Yusuf, said. Platforms Africa is the e-community of intellectuals, policy moulders and opinion leaders on the continent. Essien maintained that government needed to review the recently introduced import charges and Value Added Tax, else “the price of cooking gas may as well reach N10,000 for a 12.5kg cylinder.” He said, “Today (Saturday), the price has risen to N7,500 and N8,000. Skyrocketing price of gas is our fear and what we are trying to avoid. Early in the year a 20-metric ton of gas was selling for below N5m but today, the same tonnage sells for N10.2m. As long as there is that supply shortage, the available quantity and the dynamics of supply-demand will keep pushing the price higher.” Lamenting poor patronage of NALPGAM by customers due to the high price, Essien said the association was concerned that more Nigerians were being forced to return to coal, sawdust, kerosene, and other dirty fuel as “price of the cooking gas has suddenly gone up.” He, however, said the association was interfacing with the government, stakeholders, producers and importers to see how the situation could be addressed. Essien added, “We are also meeting with marketers vide moral suasion not to capitalise on the situation to inflict more pains on citizens by increasing cost of gas in their locations though they are equally expending huge cost to have cooking gas.” NALPGAM secretary also decried gradual rise in the cost of cylinders over the years, maintaining that all raw materials used by the two cylinder manufacturing plants in the country were imported. He said despite Nigeria’s over 180m population, the country barely had up to 10 million cylinders in circulation amid substandard cylinders in circulation. He said, “The cylinder ownership structure in the country ensures owners are in charge of their cylinders. Cylinders expire on 15th year of usage from manufacturing date. Because of the high replacement cost, consumers buy what they can afford. This has equally encouraged proliferation of substandard cylinders in circulation. The regulators are working hard to monitor the standard of cylinders coming into the country. “The progress in cylinder acquisition still needs government input to ensure that cost of materials for cylinder production get necessary exemption from duties but the state of our local currency still remains a major problem.” Team Lead, Platforms Africa, Yusuf, however, urged the Federal Government to wade in and relieve Nigerians the pains of paying higher for gas. SOURCE (abridged): https://punchng.com/12-5kg-cooking-gas-may-sell-for-n10000-by-dec-say-marketers/
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| Crime › South-east Crisis: 175 Soldiers, Cops, Others Killed In 72 Attacks by prof2007(op): 7:51am On Oct 10, 2021 |
BY CHIDIEBUBE OKEOMA, TONY OKAFOR, RAPHAEL EDE, EDWARD NNACHI and SUNDAY NWAKANMA 10 October 2021 No fewer than 175 persons including soldiers, police and civilians, have lost their lives in the South-East within the last 6 months, due to the insecurity that has engulfed the region, investigations by Sunday PUNCH revealed. Our correspondents gathered that the killings took place in 72 attacks by hoodlums across the 5 states in the region, namely Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi and Abia. Violence, killings and arson attacks escalated in the region in recent times, with many accusing members of the proscribed IPOB and the Eastern Security Network of being behind the violence. The groups have however denied any involvement. Apart the killings, government facilities such as police stations and offices belonging to INEC were also attacked and some set ablaze. In Imo State, for example, one of our correspondents reported that 49 policemen and civilians were killed and not less than 11 vehicles burnt in 37 attacks. In Anambra, 76 security agents and civilians were killed within the period, while 15 buildings and 28 vehicles were set ablaze. In Enugu, 23 persons were killed, 4 INEC offices and 2 police stations burnt. Ebonyi recorded 32 killings and 3 arson cases in 5 attacks while Abia State witnessed 7 attacks. In Imo State, among the several attacks, a law student at Imo State University, Kingsley Chiwueze, was killed at Douglas Road on April 27 while a policeman was killed at the university’s back gate on May 19. On May 8, a female officer of the NSCDC, Chinenye Nwokeocha, was killed. On Independence Day being October 1, a man was beheaded at Oru West and in separate attacks the following day, the palace of the traditional ruler of Obor and property belonging to a former leader of Orlu legislative council were set ablaze in Orlu LGA. On October 4, a DSS official identified as Nwachinamere Ozuzu was also killed on Owerri-Onitsha Expressway. Three persons were also beheaded in Orlu on August 2; four oil workers killed on August 16; an Anglican priest killed on September 14; a Germany-based Nigerian, Oguchi Unachukwu, reportedly killed by security operatives at the toll gate of Imo Airport while a businessman, Noel Chigbu, was allegedly killed by soldiers in Owerri on May 30. In Anambra State, top police sources confirmed to one of our correspondents that about 24 security agents, including police, navy, army, DSS and NSCDC, and about 52 civillians were killed within the period. Prominent among recent attacks in the state were the murder of Dr Chike Akunyili, widower of a former Minister of Information, Prof Dora Akunyili, and 8 other persons at Nkpor on 29 September 2021. About 19 persons were killed in Awkuzu in Oyi LGA in May after 4 naval officers were killed in the same Awkuzu. The attacks in the state had worsened in recent times, which according to analysts and observers, could be tied to the forthcoming November 6 governorship election in the state. Traditional rulers in the state, led by the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, after a meeting in Awka called on the FG to improve the security situation in the state. In Enugu State, Sunday PUNCH gathered there had been no fewer than 19 attacks, leading to the death of 23 security personnel and civilians. Among the attacks were the assassination of the Executive Director, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Prof Samuel Ndubuisi, and his orderly on July 7; including the killing of the Chief Executive Officer of AutoEase, Ifeanyi Okeke, on July 4. Also, a retired state High Court judge, Justice Stanley Nnaji, was killed 31 May 2021, while two officials of Igbo-Eze North Neighbourhood Watch Group were killed and their office burnt on October 3. In Ebonyi State, some of the attacks include killing of 2 soldiers at a checkpoint in Afikpo North LGA on 26 April 2021, and killing of a policeman by gunmen at Onueke in Ezza local government April 27. On May 2, another policeman was killed by gunmen at Abaomege Police Station. Also, 5 farmers were killed by gunmen at Ali Ugwelu village in Ekoli on July 12; while 3 persons were killed during enforcement of IPOB’s sit-at-home order on August 9 at a boundary between Onicha and Ohaozara LGAs. A 6-month-old baby, her 7-year-old brother and their mother were brutally murdered by hoodlums in Ohaukwu LGA on August 13, while on September 8, security agents killed a fruit seller in Onicha-Igboeze, Onicha LGA. Also, two suspected IPOB members were shot dead at Ugwulangwu in Ohaozara LGA on September 16, and on 7 October gunmen killed 2 policemen and 8 civilians at Isu and Onicha-Igboeze communities in Onicha LGA. 48 police stations, INEC offices burnt, 700 arrested in Ebonyi: About 48 police stations, INEC offices and other property were attacked in the region within the period under review. In Imo State, the state police command headquarters, the Owerri Correctional Centre and an army checkpoint on Owerri-Onitsha Road were attacked on April 5. Several inmates were freed during the attack on the correctional centre. Also, the home of Governor Hope Uzodinma in his hometown, Omuma, was set ablaze on April 24. Izombe and Isu Divisional Police headquarters were also torched in different attacks. Some policemen were injured in the Isu station attack. On May 25, the Orji police station was burnt and 3 persons killed; on May 28, Atta police station was attacked while Atta Magistrate’s Court and health centre were attacked on May 28. On July 26, Omuma Divisional Police headquarters was attacked, which led to killing of 4 policemen and the DPO. Also, the INEC office at Njaba was burnt on May 29, while the Njaba Divisional Police headquarters was attacked on July 30. On August 4 and 5, there were attacks on Orsu division police headquarters, leading to killing of an Inspector. In Anambra State, police sources told one of our correspondents that about 15 public and private buildings were attacked within the period. For example, INEC headquarters in Awka was set ablaze, though 6 of the hoodlums who attacked the facility were killed by security agents. Also a police station at Ajali was burnt in early October. Six policemen were reportedly killed during the attack. In Enugu State, no fewer than 4 INEC offices were razed during the period. They are the commission’s headquarters in the state and its offices in Udenu LGA, Igbo-Eze South LGA and most recently the Awgu council office attacked on 19 Sept 2021. Although nobody was killed in the attacks, property belonging to the electoral body, including vehicles, generators and office equipment were destroyed. Two police stations were razed while 15 policemen were killed in different attacks. Three civilians and two soldiers were reportedly killed as well. Police stations attacked include Iwollo Oghe police station on May 25 with four policemen reportedly killed; Adani police post on April 21 with two policemen reportedly killed. Also, on July 21, a police checkpoint at Obeagu Uno-Amechi Road was attacked and four policemen were reported killed, while a police checkpoint at Nachi in Oji-River was attacked with two policemen reportedly killed on 20 September 2021. In Ebonyi State, it was also learnt that within the period under review, hoodlums burnt police stations, a Federal High Court Complex and an INEC office. Police stations in Ugbodo in Ebonyi LGA and Abaomege were attacked while farmers and others in Ali Ugwelu and Onicha-Igboeze communities were attacked by hoodlums. Sunday PUNCH also learnt arsonists burnt the Federal High Court in Abakaliki, on April 26; they set a car ablaze at Onueke on April 27 and they set ablaze the INEC office at Ebiaji in Ezza North LGA on June 18. Meanwhile, the Ebonyi State Police Command said it had arrested over 700 suspects in the state in nine months. The state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Garba, said they recovered many arms and ammunition from the criminals, adding that strategic synergy with stakeholders made it possible. Garba said in a statement that the command also rescued about 33 underage girls trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana within the period. The statement read in part, “It is pertinent to note that over 700 suspects have been arrested in connection with different heinous crimes perpetrated in the state and conviction of sizable number out of them have been secured.” In Abia State, one attack was recorded at the Uzuakoli police station where the building was set ablaze in April. In May, five attacks were recorded. They include Ubani Umuahia police station, Bende police station, Ubakala police station with two police killed, the SCID in Umuahia with two police reportedly killed. On May 30, the Immigration office in Umuahia was attacked but no life was lost. On June 7, angry traders burnt the Umuahia modern timber office of the Abia Vigilance Service office. However, no life was lost. EX GOV EZEIFE, OTHERS SEEK PEACE Meanwhile, an elder statesman and former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife; a former Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking, Prof Joy Ezeilo, and other leaders in the region have called for peace in the region. Ezeife advised that everyone should go into prayer and fasting for God’s intervention, adding that a meeting of all serious Igbo elite should be called to holistically look at the issues and proffer solutions. He added, “We are praying also that God will intervene. The noise about state of emergency is nothing. Is Anambra State more violent compared to what is going on in Kaduna State and all the states in the north? We have to keep on praying. Let God help us. Some people want to rig the election and they want to create a favourable condition for it but it will not work.” Also, Ezeilo said the South-East was crying for justice and fairness. She called on the government to engage the youth, noting that if they failed to do so, others “will fill the void because nature abhors vacuum.” She added, “Our youths feel hopeless when they think of their future in this country. Good governance and leadership responsiveness are vital to finding a durable solution. I see a lot of opportunities in dialogue and negotiation for a political solution.” Also, a former Commissioner for Information in Ebonyi State, Chief Abia Onyike, in a telephone interview with one of our correspondents recently, said pressure should be mounted on the authorities and the international community to allow self-determination for the Igbo and Nnamdi Kanu’s release from detention. SOURCE (abridged): https://punchng.com/south-east-crisis-175-soldiers-cops-others-killed-in-72-attacks/
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| Education › Nigerian King Builds School With No Fees, Free Hostel, Free Food & Teaches There by prof2007(op): 10:08pm On Oct 03, 2021 |
At Abolarin College in Oke-Ila, Osun State, students pay NO school fees; enjoy free hostel, free food, free internet, free uniform, free laptop for every child, and 24 hours power supply; and all these expenses are paid by the town’s king. What is the most shocking is that the king teaches too in the school. What makes this school remarkable is that one major criterion for getting admitted is being poor. If your parents are rich, you cannot get admission. Unlike other schools, Abolarin College wants poor kids who are very brilliant. If you are poor but brilliant, the king will admit you! The king believes poor brilliant kids should also be given an equal opportunity to become something in life- so that the future does not belong only to those born with silver spoons. The king himself has a law degree and a master's degree in law, and he also teaches in the school. From what we gathered, the king has only one wife. Obviously, he is not using the money of the kingdom to accumulate wives or properties; instead he is investing it in the education of future leaders while he aims to reduce the burden of illiteracy in society. For him, it doesn’t matter the religion, it is not about nepotism, neither is it restricted to Yoruba children nor only children from Oke Ila; it is about any less privileged child anywhere who is willing to be educated. That is why the only criteria for admission are poverty and brilliance. Many of those kids previously hawked pepper, sachet water, fruits etc. Some came from farms where all they did was work under the hot sun weeding and planting. Many are orphans, hawkers, child labourers, delinquents, children of petty traders, but now they have hope, and not just hope, a future. Some Kings may have more money than this king, but in years to come, King Abolarin's impact will take him to the echelons of greatness. What if we also have many Northern Sultans and Emir engaging in this? All across history, change begins with just a man! Dare to live differently, making an impact. Kabiyesi oooo !!!!! SOURCE: https://www.gist mania.com/talk/topic,517168.0.html 2 Likes
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| Crime › Gunmen & Kidnappers Killed 612 Victims In August 2021 by prof2007(op): 4:34am On Sep 25, 2021 |
Nigeria recorded no fewer than 612 deaths across 103 LGAs in 29 states in August, a security report has revealed. Victims were reportedly killed by gunmen and kidnappers in various armed attacks, violent crimes and bomb attacks in Borno, Yobe, Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Plateau, Nasarawa, FCT, Benue, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kaduna, Rivers, Delta, Ebonyi, Imo, Osun, Ondo and other states.https://punchng.com/gunmen-kidnappers-killed-612-victims-in-august-report/?utm_source=auto-read-also&utm_medium=web
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| Crime › EFCC Declares 24-year-old Man Wanted Over ‘n935m Investment Scam’ by prof2007(op): 7:57pm On Sep 21, 2021 |
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Adewale Jayeoba, identified as the marketing director of Wales Kingdom Capital Limited, wanted for alleged fraud. The commission disclosed this in a notice on Monday. “The public is hereby notified that Adewale Daniel Jayeoba of Wales Kingdom Capital is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the alleged case of an investment scam,” the commission said. Jayeoba is a 24-year-old native of Ori-Ade local government of Osun state. His last known address is suit 1004, Providence Centre, MKO Abiola way, by NNPC mega station, Abeokuta, Ogun State.” In June, the EFCC said operatives from its Lagos zonal office arrested Emmanuel and Victoria Jayeoba, identified as parents of the 24-year-old who is said to be at large, for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims to the tune of N935 million.“The suspects, in complicity with their son, who is still at large, operate a Ponzi scheme in the guise of forex trading to defraud their unsuspecting victims,” EFCC had said. “Investigation revealed that Emmanuel, who is a Director in Wales Kingdom Capital, operates five bank accounts and had received a sum of N18,397,913.67 before his arrest. Further investigation also showed that the second suspect, Victoria, operates six bank accounts through which she received fraudulent transactions to the tune of N916,607,715.48.” The EFCC asked anybody with useful information about the wanted man’s whereabouts to contact any of its offices across the nation. SOURCE: https://www.thecable.ng/efcc-declares-24-year-old-man-wanted-over-n935m-investment-scam
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| Crime › Kwara Motorist Slaps Tricycle Rider Over Broken Car Light, Victim Dies by prof2007(op): 11:11am On Sep 15, 2021 |
A motorist, Kayode Oluwatomi, has allegedly beaten a tricycle operator, Kola Adeyemi, to death in Ilorin, Kwara State, after the latter broke the parking light of his Honda Bullet car. PUNCH Metro gathered the incident happened Monday around 5pm in Gerin Alimi area of the metropolis. Our correspondent learnt Adeyemi, aka Daddy Samuel, hit the car with number plate BX 954 AJL, at the back, breaking the parking light valued at N2,500. A witness, who did not identify himself, said the tricycle rider begged to pay N2,000 for the damage, but the motorist rejected the money. “An argument ensued as the motorist slapped the tricycle operator with an object believed to be a charm and he slumped. The Keke Napep man was confirmed dead at the Garin Alimi Hospital, Ilorin,” the witness said. The state Police PRO Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed the incident. SOURCE: https://punchng.com/kwara-motorist-slaps-tricycle-rider-over-broken-car-light-victim-dies/
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| Politics › Edo State: Ekehuan Residents Protest Poor State Of Road by prof2007(op): 5:36pm On Sep 14, 2021 |
Vehicular movement was disrupted along Ekehuan Road on Monday as some residents and landlords from various communities staged protest on the dilapidated road which has been under re-construction for over 4 years. Residents are piqued that work is moving at slow pace and also complained that the few metres that have been constructed were already failing, alleging the work was substandard. The protesters said they were from Upper-Ekehuan, Uvgbugyoko, Oghede Agenigie, Ekehuan Barracks, Udo, Evbuotubu, Ugbine communities along the road. A landlord in the area who identified himself as Uche Nwabuzor said, “We are protesting because of the bad road. They said the road was awarded to a construction company but I don’t really know because all these time, they will come and dig the roads and they are busy selling the sand, the old asphalt and the rods which they are excavating and right now, while there is no road for us to pass again. Once it is 6pm, the bus fare from Ring Road to Uvgbugyokho is N1000. Some of us that have cars, we go to the mechanic workshop everyday. “We went to the site of the construction company, they told us government has not reimbursed them, that is why the work is slow. We don’t know who is saying the truth or not but we decided to come out into the road to get the attention of the governor. “When the Governor came to campaign in Upper Ekehuan, he said immediately he resumes office, this road will be fixed. But this work is up to 4 years now and it has become worse because of the slow pace of work and now the suffering has become too much. If nothing is done, we are coming back again to block the road.” Another protester who simply identified himself as Osayi said, “I am a civil servant but I stay in this area. I have stopped driving my car home because I visit the mechanic every other day. I park in a friend’s compound by Erediauwa, take public transport to the place and then drive my car to the office. When I close, I park it in my friend’s place and take public transport home. “What is even more embarrassing is that the few metres they have tarred, the asphalted areas are already giving way. Go and look at Agho Junction, Ozigbo Junction, before the UNIBEN gate on both sides.” SOURCE: https://punchng.com/ekehuan-residents-protest-poor-state-of-road-in-edo/
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| Crime › CRPP Condemns Kidnap Of Edo PDP Chieftain, Calls Out Gov Obaseki Over Insecurity by prof2007(op): 11:23pm On Sep 13, 2021 |
Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has condemned the kidnapping of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Owere Dickson Imasogie and called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to rise up to the challenge of checking insecurity in the state. Imasogie was reportedly kidnapped on his farm Monday morning alongside his driver but it was gathered his driver was later left off the hook while the abductors were said to have taken the man away in a boat into the river. A family source said no contact has been made with the family as at time of filing this report and when contacted, the Police PRO Kontongs Bello said he was expecting field reports from the police in the area. Chairman of CRPP, Dr Samson Isibor said “It came to us like a thunderbolt, we didn’t expect that. We are asking the governor to swing into action and rescue this old man. He is a man that has helped the state to grow, he has helped the state to develop so leaving him in the hands of kidnappers is terrible and it is sending wrong signals to outsiders. We have been crying that the state government should do something about these kidnappings across the state. We have been particularly shouting that the government should check activities of these herdsmen around Obada and Urhuokosa areas but we have not seen any action. “Just when did we hear of the killing of the younger brother of Omoyele Sowore and now this is happening. On behalf of the political parties, we are calling on the good people of Edo state to rally round and save this man from the hands of the kidnappers.” SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/condemnation-trail-kidnap-of-edo-pdp-chieftain-abductors-mum/
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| Crime › Passengers Strangle Lagos Doctor-turned Uber Driver, Steal Car by prof2007(op): 4:44pm On Sep 09, 2021 |
A medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, has been reportedly strangled by a 4-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State. The 27-year-old was said to have converted his Toyota Corolla to an Uber ride to raise money for sustenance. PUNCH Metro gathered that one of the hoodlums, identified only as Ahmed, requested to be conveyed to Ikeja around 10pm on Sunday. The suspect was said to have been joined by three other members of the gang. As the vehicle got to the Underbridge area in Abule Egba, the hoodlums reportedly pounced on him and strangled him. After perpetrating the crime, Ahmed and his accomplices were said to have dumped the victim’s corpse on the ground and fled with the car. Oluwaniyi’s girlfriend, Adeola Adesanwo, who was with him when he confirmed Ahmed’s request for the ride, said she became worried when his number was not reachable, adding that she tracked his car to a mechanic’s workshop on Oyadeyi Close, Abule Egba. She said, “After tracking the car to that location, I noticed that the number plate of the car and the tyres had been removed. I went to report at the Meiran Police Station. Some policemen followed me to the scene and we picked up the mechanic and one of the culprits. “At the station, they told us that the trip was a set-up, as they had planned to rob any Uber driver and it was unfortunate that it had to be him. They did not even give him an option; they strangled him from the back seat, pushed him out of the car and drove to the Afrika Shrine to celebrate. They took us to where the crime was committed at Underbridge in Abule Egba and that was where we found his corpse. They could have asked for the car and he would have dropped it because he was a medical doctor who cherished life.” Adesanwo explained that the victim was supposed to resume a new job a day after he was killed, adding that his family members had been contacted. She said, “Oluwaniyi just got a medical job and was supposed to resume at 8am on Monday; he accepted to do the trip so he could have extra cash at hand when he resumes. He left the house around 10.20pm and by 12 midnight, his phone was switched off and he didn’t return home. When he was still not reachable, I called the company he got the car from and they had already implanted a tracker in the car. The company assisted in tracking the car to the address where it was found.” The state Police PRO, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, in a statement on Wednesday, said detectives attached to the Meiran Police Division arrested 3 suspects in connection with the crime. He said, “The suspects, Rilwan Nasiru, 27; Sodiq Taiwo, 23 and Oladimeji, 20, booked a Uber service online, lured the driver to Meiran area and strangled him. The suspects, after the dastardly act, dumped his body on Abule Egba Bridge along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and made away with his Toyota Corolla saloon car. “Following a report by the victim’s fiancée at the police station on September 6, detectives immediately put in motion investigation mechanisms which led to the arrest of the suspects in their criminal hideouts and recovery of the stolen car.” SOURCE: https://punchng.com/passengers-strangle-lagos-doctor-turned-uber-driver-steal-car/
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| Politics › Re: Motorists Gnash Teeth As Flood Paralyses Parts Of Benin City by prof2007(op): 4:34pm On Sep 09, 2021 |
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| Politics › Motorists Gnash Teeth As Flood Paralyses Parts Of Benin City by prof2007(op): 1:25pm On Sep 09, 2021*. Modified: 4:33pm On Sep 09, 2021 |
Hundreds of motorists were marooned at Ugbowo on Lagos-Benin Highway Wednesday during heavy downpour that led to flooding of the area. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports many vehicles broke down on the flooded highway while most passengers had to disembark from vehicles to wade through the flood to their destinations. Commercial vehicles drivers cashed in on the situation to hike fares from as little as N100 to between N400 and N500. A motorist who identified himself as Godwin Osahon called on Edo governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, to urgently address perennial flooding in the area urgently as it has become a threat to lives and property. “What is responsible for this is that drainages around here have not been desilted for a long time. I thought we had overcome this flooding issue with regular desilting because the drainages are there but they are all blocked. More than 2 hours after the rain had stopped, the road is still flooded. I think the state government is not doing enough. It has abandoned us the masses to our fate and that is not fair,’’ he said. Another motorist, Benedict Alasan, who also attributed the flooding to non-desilting of drainages, noted that lack of continuity of the storm water project started by the previous Adams Oshiomhole administration was responsible for the flood. According to him, “years before the coming of this administration, we never experienced this kind of flood in Ugbowo.’’ (NAN) SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/motorists-gnash-teeth-behind-wheels-as-flood-paralyses-part-of-benin/amp/
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| Politics › Edo State Gov Obaseki Yet To Appoint Commissioners 9 Months After Re-election by prof2007(op): 12:00pm On Sep 08, 2021 |
Edo State Gov Obaseki has not yet appointed Commissioners, 9 months after he was re-elected.
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| Sports › FOOTBALL WORLD CUP: African Qualifying Tables After Tuesday's Matches by prof2007(op): 3:22am On Sep 08, 2021*. Modified: 10:11am On Sep 08, 2021 |
World Cup qualifying tables in Africa after matches on Tuesday (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points): GROUP A Algeria 2 1 1 0 9 1 4 B. Faso 2 1 1 0 3 1 4 Niger 2 1 0 1 4 4 3 Djibouti 2 0 0 2 2 12 0 GROUP B Tunisia 2 2 0 0 5 0 6 Zambia 2 1 0 1 2 3 3 E.Guinea 2 1 0 1 1 3 3 Mauritania 2 0 0 2 1 3 0 GROUP C Nigeria 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 Liberia 2 1 0 1 1 2 3 C. Verde 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 C.A.R. 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 GROUP D I. Coast 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 Cameroon 2 1 0 1 3 2 3 Malawi 2 1 0 1 1 2 3 Mozambique 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 GROUP E Mali 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 Kenya 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 Uganda 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 Rwanda 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 GROUP F Libya 2 2 0 0 3 1 6 Egypt 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 Gabon 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 Angola 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 GROUP G S. Africa 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 Ghana 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 Ethiopia 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 Zimbabwe 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 GROUP H Senegal 2 2 0 0 5 1 6 Namibia 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 Congo 2 0 1 1 2 4 1 Togo 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 GROUP I G. Bissau 2 1 1 0 5 3 4 Morocco 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Guinea 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 Sudan 2 0 0 2 2 6 0 GROUP J Tanzania 2 1 1 0 4 3 4 Benin 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 DR Congo 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 Madagascar 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 Note: Group winners qualify for two-leg play-offs next March, which will decide the five African representatives at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar SOURCE: https://punchng.com/african-world-cup-qualifying-tables-after-tuesdays-matches/ 1 Like |
