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 Crime › Abba Kyari: Hushpuppi Contacted Us To Help A Friend Recover N8m by SamuelOamen(op): 1:36pm On Aug 04, 2021 |
In what appears to be a new twist, suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari, in a now-deleted post, said Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi contacted his team to help recover N8 million for a friend. The Nation reports Kyari has been in the eye of the storm after Hushpuppi disclosed he gave Kyari money to arrest and jail “one of his rivals in Nigeria after a dispute over a $1.1 million scam on Qatari businesspeople.” But in a post on his verified Facebook account, Kyari denied receiving money from Hushpuppi. Kyari also said later Hushpuppi “saw some of my native clothes and caps on my social media page and he said he likes them and he was connected to the person selling the clothes and he sent about N300k directly to the person’s account”. But in a new twist, Kyari edited his now-deleted post on Tuesday evening, checks by The Nation shows. He removed the part where he said Hushpuppi sent N300, 000 for clothes but claimed his office was reached a second time to help recover N8 million. “Nobody demanded or collected any money from Abbas Hushpuppi. He can be interviewed publicly in the presence of the world media by the people holding him to confirm this,” Kyari wrote in the new post. “He also called for another case in June 2020 and complained about a financial transaction with a second person whom he said his friend sent N8 million to and pleaded for his friend’s money to be recovered. He sent transaction slips and other evidences to prove their case against the person. “All these can be verified from the Hushpuppi since he is still in custody. And it can be verified from the person who collected N8 million from Hushpuppi’s friend whom they complained about is alive and is in Nigeria.” https://thenationonlineng.net/abba-kyari-hushpuppi-contacted-us-to-help-a-friend-recover-n8m/
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| Celebrities › 11 Nollywood Actors/actresses Who Died In 2021 by SamuelOamen(op): 7:08pm On Aug 02, 2021 |
By Samuel Oamen Nollywood has recorded about 11 deaths in 2021. They include: 1. Mrs. Folake Aremu (Orisabunmi) Veteran Yoruba actress, Mrs. Folake Aremu popularly called Orisabunmi, died on January 5, 2021. Her death, which threw the theatre industry into sadness, was confirmed by a family source. The veteran actress, who hailed from Olla in Kwara State, died at 60 in her residence in Ibadan, Oyo State. Her death came four months after the demise of her ex-husband, Jimoh Aliu popularly called Aworo under whose tutelage she rose to prominence in the film industry. 2. Jim Lawson Maduike Veteran actor, Jim Lawson Maduike died on January 9, 2021. The Imo-born thespian gave up the ghost after complaining of severe body pains. He joined the film industry in 2004 where he starred in several films. 3. David Mela David Mela was a fast-rising actor. He died from an undisclosed ailment on January 11, 2021. The young actor was said to be passing through a hard time in his life as revealed by a post before his untimely death. 4. Dan Nkoloagu Veteran actor Dan Nkoloagu died on January 22, 2021. His son, Dan Nkoloagu Jnr, announced his death on his Facebook page. He wrote: “IT WAS A BLACK FRIDAY FOR US YESTERDAY as my Dad left us without saying goodbye.” Nkoloagu, who died at 83, was popular for playing the role of a native doctor in many Igbo movies. 5. Ernest Asuzu Veteran actor Ernest Asuzu died on evening of Tuesday January 26, 2021 His wife, Jennifer Asuzu, who confirmed the sad incident to The Nation, said he fainted on Tuesday evening and never woke up. 6. Victor Decker Veteran actor, Victor Decker, was found dead in his apartment on Monday February 15, 2021, by his neighbours at about 5 pm. The Nation gathered Decker’s neighbours broke down the door to his apartment before they found his lifeless decomposed body in his sitting room. He was 72 but the cause remains unknown. Mayor of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abuja, Jesse Nazareth, confirmed the incident. 7. Sadiq Daba Veteran broadcaster Sadiq Daba died on Wednesday March 3, 2021. The Nation learnt he battled with leukemia and prostate cancer before his demise. Confirming his death, popular filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, said he spoke with his wife and son who confirmed his passage to him. 8. Bruno Iwuoha Veteran actor, Bruno Iwuoha, died on Friday April 10, 2021, after a prolonged battle with diabetes. Bruno Iwuoha hails from Ehime Mbano Local Government Area in Umunumo Umuanunu kindred, Imo state. He was 68 years and survived by his wife and six children. 9. Abiodun Aleja Nollywood actor Abiodun Aleja died on Friday, May 21, 2021. Aleja took ill and was admitted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) where he breathed his last. Aleja was a contributor to several Nollywood flicks and a collaborator with Kunle Afolayan and Tunde Kelani. 10. Sound Sultan Popular rapper Lanre Fasasi aka Sound Sultan died on Sunday July 11, 2021. The multi-talented musician and actor lost his battle to cancer of the throat at 44. His elder brother, Dare Fasasi aka Baba Dee, confirmed the sad incident on his Instagram page. He wrote “To Allah we belong and to him we shall return”. 11. Rachel Oniga Veteran actress Rachel Oniga died on Friday July 30, 2021 The 'Owo Blow' actress, whose acting career began in 1993, died at about 10 pm, according to family sources. Oniga, a native of Eku, Delta State, was born in Ebutte-Metta, Lagos on May 23, 1957. After she was made popular by her role in a Yoruba family drama, Owo Blow, she also featured in other films and drama series like The Wedding Party, 30 Days in Atlanta, Doctor Bello and the popular Wale Adenuga's television series, Super Story, to mention a few. https://thenationonlineng.net/11-nollywood-actors-actresses-who-died-in-2021/
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| Crime › Three Die As Police Rescue Abducted Wife Of Benue's Commissioner by SamuelOamen(op): 1:44pm On Aug 02, 2021 |
A joint team of Police has killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued wife of Benue Commissioner for Land and Survey Mrs. Ann Unenge. The operation, The Nation learnt, was carried out on Monday morning. Read Also: Anxiety in Benue as abductors of Commissioner’s wife demand N51million Three of the kidnappers were said to have been gunned down and Mrs. Unenge was taken to police headquarters around 12: 45noon on Monday. Many residents are thronging to Benue Police Command headquarters to behold bodies of the suspects. Details Shortly... https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-three-die-as-police-rescue-abducted-wife-of-benues-commissioner/
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| Politics › Appeal Court Declares Jerigbe Senator For Cross River North by SamuelOamen(op): 11:31am On Jul 30, 2021 |
The Court of Appeal in Calabar has declared Hon. Jerigbe Agom Jerigbe the duly elected Senator for Cross River North.https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-appeal-court-declares-jerigbe-senator-for-criver-north/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| TV/Movies › How To Watch Bbnaija Season 6 On GOTV, Other Platforms by SamuelOamen(op): 1:01pm On Jul 25, 2021 |
By Samuel Oamen The sixth edition of Big Brother Naija themed ‘Shine Ya Eyes’, premiered on Saturday night,m with the unveiling of 11 male contestants. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returned as the host for this season, making it his fifth consecutive year of hosting the reality TV show. Some fans and viewers of the reality show have expressed their inability to view the show on GOTV. Here is how to watch BBNaija live on GOTV and other platforms: *Watch Big Brother Naija 2021 (Season 6) on GOTV Subscribers of GOTV can watch Big Brother Naija on channel 29 which is available to GOtv Max and Jolli packages. Big Brother Naija season 6 is broadcasting live on GOTV on channel 29 with the live eviction shows and weekly highlights will be shown on Africa Magic Family channel. If you are having issues watching the show on GOTV, all you need to do is go to the MENU button on your GOTV remote control, press Advance option, and then press installation and then reset, after that press OK. After which you wait for a few minutes while it reinstalls, you can then go to channel 29 and start watching the BBNaija show live. *For DSTV Subscribers Subscribers of DSTV can watch Big Brother Naija on channel 198. It’s available on all DSTV packages (DSTV Access, DSTV Family, DSTV Compact, DSTV Compact Plus, and DSTV Premium). Big Brother Naija season 6 will be broadcast live 24/7 on DStv channel 198 with the live eviction shows and weekly highlights will be shown on Africa Magic Showcase Channel 151, Africa Magic Urban Channel 153 and Africa Magic Family channel 154. *On DSTV Now App If you have an active DSTV subscription and would like to stream from your mobile device then download the DStv Now App which is available on Google Playstore and the App Store. To live stream via laptop/desktop head over to now.dstv.com and sign in with your decoder details. You should note that apart from being an active DSTV subscriber, you also need fast internet connection (preferably 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, or 5G) and a data plan which preferably should be an unlimited data plan. * On Showmax Showmax is a video-on-demand service in Nigeria that gives subscribers access to the best local and international series episodes, movies, documentaries, and kids' shows. You can now watch the “Big Brother Naija” show live 24/7 on the online streaming platform. https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-watch-bbnaija-season-6-on-gotv-other-platforms/
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| Politics › Yoruba Nation To Present Case At 76th UN General Assembly by SamuelOamen(op): 10:21am On Jul 21, 2021 |
Supporters of Yoruba Nation have vowed not to relent in their campaign for self-determination, declaring they will present their case at the 76th UN General Assembly in September. The Nation reports the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, had endorsed the ongoing petition being pushed by the Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination (NINAS), which urged the Federal Government to conduct a referendum. One of the leaders of Ilana Omo Odua, Prof. Wale Adeniran, in a zoom conversation organised by UK-based Heritage Multimedia TV on Tuesday evening monitored by The Nation, explained the UN General Assembly would be an opportunity to explain the Yoruba Nation agitation to world leaders. Adeniran, a pioneer Commissioner of Education in Osun State, and former Director of Institute of African Studies at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife disclosed he would speak to Prof. Banji Akintoye with respect to participating in the session as parts of efforts to consolidate the ongoing struggle. Checks by The Nation shows that the 76th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 76) will open on Tuesday, 14 September 2021 at New York, USA. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 21 September 2021 and session will end Thursday, 30 September 2021. Adeniran said: "You've hit it right in front of the head, that's a golden opportunity for us to present our case forcefully, before the entire world. "So that one week, impress it on all Yoruba people all over the world to descend on New York, and the UN general assembly. "I am going to point out to Prof. Akintoye that we would have to be part of the event in US." While giving an update of the Yourba Nation petition submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC), he said: "The ball is in our court to begin to push our case and continue to shout it. "We've submitted our letter and it has been acknoweled, it is now left for us to embark on aggressive propaganda for the ICC to look into case, you know they are humans too. "That we have filed a petition, is not sufficient, we have to keep making noise about it." Akintoye, who spoke at the virtual session, charged all supporters not give up on the struggle. While he commended the efforts of media in supporting the struggle, he expressed dismay over those spreading false rumors and false reportage about Sunday Igboho.
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| Politics › How INTERPOL Arrested Sunday Igboho, Wife In Benin Republic, By Lawyer by SamuelOamen(op): 5:27pm On Jul 20, 2021 |
Lawyer to Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, Chief Yomi Aliu (SAN), has confirmed arrest of his client in Cotonou, Benin Republic. He said Igboho was arrested with his wife, Ropo, a German citizen. Aliu said the duo was arrested by international police in the neighboring country but they cannot be extradited based on a treaty with Benin any political offender who is unlikely to get justice at home should not be extradited to home country. Aliu also revealed that lawyers in Benin Republic would be engaged to defend Igboho’s rights against extradition. Details shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-how-interpol-arrested-sunday-igboho-wife-in-benin-republic-by-lawyer/
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| Education › Seven Things To Know About New NECO Registrar, Wushishi by SamuelOamen(op): 6:37pm On Jul 19, 2021 |
By Samuel Oamen President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday approved the appointment of Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi as Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO). Wushishi replaces Professor Godswill Obioma who died late May less than one year in office. Here are seven things to know about Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi: · He was born on April 5, 1965. · He hails from Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State. · He is a professor at the Department of Science Education, (Chemistry) Federal University of Technology, Minna. · He was a lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto before he transferred his service to Federal University of Technology, Minna. · Wushishi was Head of Department, Science Education, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. · He was a Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Sub-Dean School of Science and Science Education, FUT, Minna; Head of Department, Department of Science Education, FUT Minna. · Wushishis is married and blessed with children. https://thenationonlineng.net/seven-things-to-know-about-new-neco-registrar-wushishi/
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| Politics › Court Grants 49 Yoruba Nation Agitators Bail by SamuelOamen(op): 5:50pm On Jul 19, 2021 |
A Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba on Monday granted bail to the 49 Yoruba Nation agitators arrested and detained by the Lagos Police Command. The Nation reports the Lagos Police Command had paraded the 49 suspects arrested in connection with Oodua Republic mega rally at Ojota. Those paraded include 47 men and two women. Some of the suspects, according to Commissioner of Police (CP) Hakeem Odumosu, were intercepted and found with guns, axes, Oodua flags, Yoruba Armed Forces vests and other items. Others were arrested at the protest ground in Ojota. But the Yoruba self-determination groups’ umbrella body Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO) rose in defence of those arrested. The IOO’s Media Communications Secretary, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye, confirmed to The Nation on Monday, the agitators are to provide N300, 000 with two sureties each. A motion for their bail application was filed by human rights lawyers led by Olasupo Ojo and Oladapo Kayode. "One of the sureties must be a family member and the other a community leader or clergy with proof of tax payment," Adeleye said. Among those granted bail are Olasunkanmi Tanimola; Kabiru Lawanson; Chinemerem Emmanuel; Rasaki Musibau; Lukman Olalade; Olasanmi Oladipupo; Bashiru Shittu; Taofeek Abdusalam; Olamilekan Abata; Abdullahi Sikiru; Tosin Adeleye; Babatunde Lawal. Others include Abiodun Taiwo, Adagunodo Babatunde, Oluwafemi Adeleye, Oloye Taiwo, Saheed Kareem, Adebayo Waheed, Akinbode Sunday, Lawal Akeem, Samuel Ire, Ogundile Dare, Oba Tajudeen Bakare. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-court-grants-49-yoruba-nation-agitators-bail/
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| Politics › How Bandits Killed Army General Along Lokoja Highway by SamuelOamen(op): 10:11am On Jul 16, 2021*. Modified: 10:30am On Jul 16, 2021 |
The Army has confirmed the killing of a serving General, Major General Hassan Ahmed, by bandits along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway. The bandits were said to have opened fire on his vehicle. The late General did not travel with his escort, The Nation gathered. General Hassan, posted to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, was the Army Provost Marshal under former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai. The Nation gathered the murdered senior officer was travelling with his in-laws when he was ambushed by the gunmen who sprang out from bush at both sides of the road, shooting directly at his car. Confirming the incident in a statement, Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said: "With a heavy heart, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, Officers and Soldiers of the Nigerian Army regret to announce the passing on of Maj Gen Hassan Ahmed, a former Provost Marshall of the Nigerian Army. "The sad incident occurred when the senior officer's vehicle was attacked by gunmen while transiting along Lokoja - Abuja road yesterday 15 July 2021". The statement added: "A delegation from the Army Headquarters led by the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army) Maj Gen Anthony Omozoje has visited the widow and other members of the bereaved family. "Members of the Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA) led by the Deputy National President, Mrs Stella Omozoje have also visited the family to console with them. "The remains of the deceased senior officer will be accorded a befitting burial at the Lungi Barracks Cemetery on Friday 16 July 2021 by 10:00 am". https://thenationonlineng.net/how-bandits-killed-army-general-along-lokoja-highway/
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| Politics › FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays by SamuelOamen(op): 6:48pm On Jul 15, 2021 |
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday July 21, 2021 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-fg-declares-tuesday-wednesday-public-holidays/ 5 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › Court Bars IGP From Arresting Oba Elegushi by SamuelOamen(op): 5:59pm On Jul 15, 2021 |
A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Thursday barred the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from arresting the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom in Lagos Oba Shaheed Ademola Elegushi and two others.https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-court-bars-igp-from-arresting-oba-elegushi/ 1 Like 2 Shares
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| Politics › BREAKING: Uproar As Senate Empowers NCC, NASS To Determine Electronic Transmissi by SamuelOamen(op): 3:33pm On Jul 15, 2021 |
A resolution by the Senate empowering the National Communications Commission (NCC) to determine that a network is adjudged secured and approved by the National Assembly before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can transmit election results electronically, on Thursday, led to uproar in the Upper Chamber. Deputy Chief Whip Aliyu Abdullahi had during consideration of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill report by the Senate proposed that Section 52(3) reads: “The Commission may transmit results of elections by electronic means where and when practicable” to read that “the Commission may transmit results of elections by electronic means provided that the network has been adjudged secured by the NCC and approved by the National Assembly.” The amendment sought was upheld by the Senate after it was put to voice vote. Senator Bassey Albert Akpan also proposed an amendment that Section 52(3) of the Bill as contained in the Bill which reads: “The Commission may transmit results of elections by electronic means where and when practicable” be upheld. The proposal was defeated when it was put to voice vote. This development threw the session into an uproar and rowdiness as the Senate was practically divided along Northern and Southern lines. Almost all the Senators were on their feet while proceeding was temporarily halted. The development later forced Senate President Ahmad Lawan to order a closed session at 1.55pm. The Senate later resumed its consideration of the Electoral Act Bill report at 14:10pm after the closed session. Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, raised a point of Order citing order 73 of the Senate Standing Orders. He called for division of Senate to enable Nigerians know who opposed or supported the proposed amendment by Senator Akpan. After a lot of back and forth, Lawan agreed the Senate be divided to determine the provision of Section 52(3). The voting is ongoing. Details shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-uproar-as-senate-empowers-ncc-nass-to-determine-electronic-transmission-of-results/
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| Politics › Fact-Check: FG Did Not Declare Three-Day Holiday For Eid-Ul-Adha by SamuelOamen(op): 3:00pm On Jul 15, 2021 |
Claim: Viral reports on several news blogs and broadcast on social media platforms especially Whatsapp stated the Federal Government on Tuesday announced three-day Eid-ul-Adha holidays from July 20 to 22.https://thenationonlineng.net/fact-check-false-fg-did-not-declare-three-day-holiday-for-eid-ul-adha/ 6 Likes
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| Politics › Sunday Igboho, Akintoye, Others Drag Buhari, Malami Others To ICC by SamuelOamen(op): 11:41am On Jul 14, 2021 |
The Leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye; Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho and other 49 Yoruba Self-Determination groups have filed a 27-page petition before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Several leaders of Yoruba Self-Determination groups appended their signatures on the petition sighted by The Nation. The Nation learnt the petition was submitted at the ICC on behalf of Yourba leaders by an International Lawyer, Aderemilekun Omojola, Esq. In the petition, some Nigerian leaders were accused of genocide and crimes against humanity against the Yoruba People of Ekiti, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Okun Land in Kogi, and Kwara States respectively. Those dragged before the ICC are President Muhammadu Buhari; Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami; former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai and former Inspectors General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and Muhammed Adamu. Others petitioned are Comptroller General of Customs, Hammid Alli; Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba; Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya; former Chief of Air Force, Sadiq Abubakar; former Commandant-General of NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Services, Mohammed Babandede and the Current Commandant-General of NSCDC, Abdulahi Gana Muhammadu. The 27-page petition accused Buhari, Malami, Buratai and others of genocide offences such as killing members of the petitioners group; causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about physical destruction in whole or in part. The ICC has has formally acknowledged receipt of the petition. According to a statement by Communications Manager to Akintoye, Maxwell Adeleye, that those who signed the petition with Akintoye and Igboho were Chief Imam of Yoruba in Ilorin, Kwara State, Shielk Raheem Aduranigba; Leader of Obinrin Oodua Agbaye, Chief Simisade Kuku; Leader of Yoruba Strategy Alliance, Babatunde Omololu; General Secretary of Ilana Omo Oodua, Arc. George Akinola, and 44 others. In a letter to the petitioners' Lawyer, the ICC's Head of Information and Evidence Unit of the Office of the Prosecutor, Mr. Mark P. Dilon, wrote: "As soon as a decision is reached to formally commence investigation into this petition, we will inform you, in writing, and provide you, with reasons for this decision. "This communication has been duly entered in the Communications Register of the Office. "We will give consideration to this communication, as appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court," the letter reads. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-sunday-igboho-akintoye-others-drag-buhari-malami-others-to-icc/
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| Politics › DSS Thought Igboho Turned Into Cat To Escape Arrest, Says Spokesperson by SamuelOamen(op): 12:52pm On Jul 02, 2021 |
Olayomi Koiki, spokesman to Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho has likened the recent invasion of his principal's residence in Soka, Oyo State on Thursday by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to an "assassination" attempt. But on Thursday, the DSS said a joint team of security operatives raided Igboho’s residence based on an intelligence report. In a live broadcast monitored by The Nation early friday, Koiki, said: "DSS released false allegations against him (Igboho) just to silence him and not to speak up again. "Somebody was not happy we are planning to come to Lagos for the rally. While we were preparing for the rally, somebody was preparing plan B against the rally. "The plan was that they knew that nobody would stop Sunday Igboho from attending that peaceful rally that we have done in every state, "So somebody sent a message to DSS, to get to Ibadan and bring Sunday Igboho's body to Abuja. "The target was chief Sunday Igboho, the target was to kill him before the Lagos mega rally, they came heavily well prepared "They came 72 hours before the mega rally, if you read the DSS statement, you'll know they were prepared to kill him or label him as a criminal." Koiki also alleged that DSS officials took away a cat when they raided the house According to him, operatives thought Igboho turned into the cat to escape arrest. He said: “Chief Sunday Igboho escaped not because he was stronger but God rescued him. How will they say that they saw one dollar? “They can label anyone but we will not back down. They want Igboho dead. The target was to kill him but they failed. “They took one of his cats away, thinking he transformed into a cat during the attack to escape. All the allegations against Igboho should be for terrorists killing people in the country.” https://thenationonlineng.net/dss-thought-igboho-turned-into-cat-to-escape-arrest-says-spokesperson/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Yoruba Nation Rally Will Hold In Lagos, Sunday Igboho Insists by SamuelOamen(op): 10:59am On Jul 02, 2021 |
Despite the Department of State Security (DSS) raid on residence of Yoruba Nation Agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos will go on as planned, The Nation has learnt. But Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu warned Igboho and other agitators not to stage any rally in Lagos. He stated that anyone caught participating or facilitating the rally would be dealt with within according to the law. In a live broadcast monitored by The Nation on Frday morning, Igboho’s spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, explained that the rally will go as planned at Ojota, adding that Igboho will be back stronger. He said: "I can still confirm officially that the Lagos rally in as much as whatever news or rumours you've been listening to from different outlets, will go as planned "The 3rd of July Mega rally will go as planned. All arrangements for the rally has been planned and nothing has changed. "I have spoken to the organisers, nothing has changed so far. 3rd of July from exactly 9:00am in the morning. The whole arrangement and planning is going on." "I've spoken with the general Secretary of Ilana Omo Odua, George Akinola and also in the early hours before noon, I spoke with Banji Akintoye and he is working tirelessly for the release of those taken away. "The rally in Lagos is going to be a peaceful rally, it is going to be a mega rally, do not be disturbed about what happened. So many development took place at Igboho's house. "We might get a form of video from Igboho about the Lagos rally, which might be released, we'll be deciding that in the next 24 hours." He added: "He (Igboho) asked me to tell you all, not to be weighed down about what happened, he is standing with the Yoruba Nation agenda". https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-yoruba-nation-rally-will-hold-in-lagos-sunday-igboho-insists/
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| Politics › Nigeria Needs A Leader With Iron Fist Like Buhari, Says Femi Adesina by SamuelOamen(op): 12:14pm On Jun 04, 2021 |
By Samuel Oamen Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has stated the nation needs an iron fist leader like his principal. Such a leader like Buhari, he said, will be able to whip into line those misbehaving in any part of the country. In his weekly article titled ‘ I suddenly remembered why I fell in love with the President’ Adesina said the President’s statement to deal with troublemakers like the days of the Civil war shouldn’t be portrayed as being genocidal as no leader worth his salt will watch while law and order breaks down. According to him, the message the President was trying to pass across was that even though every region has a grouse about the state of the nation, murder and mayhem is not an option to resolve the issues. He wrote: “What our country needs at this time is iron and steel. An alchemy of GMB and PMB. We are in a democracy, yes, but democracy is no byword for lawlessness. “If anybody misbehaves in any part, repeat, ANY PART, of the country, they need to be whipped into line. The nation needs not go into a tailspin because some people bear giant sized grudges in their hearts. “By the way, is there any part of the country that does not have one grievance or the other? Is the next option then to capsize the boat of the country? Any leader that has sworn to uphold the Constitution would not open his eyes, and see it happen”. “Leaders must do whatever they should do to maintain peace and tranquility in their countries. Their intentions will always be misinterpreted and misrepresented. No matter. The good of the larger majority must be considered at all times. North, South, East, West, anarchy should never be condoned, no matter what some people may say”. He went on: “I like how Moyosore Oyetunji, a passionate Buharist on Facebook summarized latest developments: “When he pleaded with you to eschew violence, you accused him of becoming a motivational speaker, instead of the General that he is. Now he has decided to be it, you are crying. Please, what exactly do you want from him?” “President Buhari is not genocidal, and can’t ever be accused of such intentions. But a leader worth his salt cannot look on, and watch law and order break down irretrievably. It is not about a people, or region. It is about the country he took an oath to keep together. “Every region has one grouse or the other against the state of our union. But murder and mayhem should never be an option in resolving matters. That is the message of President Buhari, and it should be the message of every good Nigerian.” https://thenationonlineng.net/nigeria-needs-a-leader-with-iron-fist-like-buhari-says-femi-adesina/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Twitter’s Role In Nigeria Suspicious – FG by SamuelOamen(op): 3:54pm On Jun 02, 2021 |
The federal government has lashed out at social media giant, Twitter, for playing alleged double standards on issues concerning Nigeria's domestic issues, describing the company's role in Nigeria as suspect. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, reacting to questions over the reported deletion of President Muhammadu Buhari's tweets reminiscing Nigerians' experiences during the civil and warning to armed secessionists in the Southeast region of the country on Tuesday, said Twitter had not been fair to Nigeria. According to the Minister, while the social media giant had conveniently ignored inciting tweets by the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and his cohorts, displaying the same biases it did during the #ENDSARS protest, where government and private properties were looted and set on fire, all in the name of right to protest, it found the President's tweets offensive. Read Also: BREAKING: Twitter deletes Buhari’s tweet for ‘violating’ rules The President, in series of tweets on Tuesday, via his verified Twitter handle, @MBuhari, had tweeted “many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand.” Twitter, however, deleted the tweet, stating, “this Tweet violated the Twitter Rules”. Reacting to Twitter's action, Mohammed said “Twitter may have its own rules; it’s not the universal rule. If Mr. President, anywhere in the world feels very bad and concern about a situation, he is free to express such views. Now, we should stop comparing apples with oranges. If an organisation is proscribed, it is different from any other which is not proscribed. “Two, any organisation that gives directives to its members, to attack police stations, to kill policemen, to attack correctional centres, to kill warders, and you are now saying that Mr. President does not have the right to express his dismay and anger about that? We are the ones guilty of double standards. "I don’t see anywhere in the world where an organisation, a person will stay somewhere outside Nigeria, and will direct his members to attack the symbols of authority, the police, the military, especially when that organisation has been proscribed. By whatever name, you can’t justify giving orders to kill policemen or to kill anybody you do not agree with,” he said. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-twitters-role-in-nigeria-suspicious-fg/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Twitter Deletes Buhari’s Tweet For ‘violating’ Rules by SamuelOamen(op): 3:10pm On Jun 02, 2021 |
Twitter has deleted tweet wherein President Muhammadu Buhari threatened to deal with ‘people’ who didn’t learn from the civil war. Checks by The Nation showed that Buhari’s tweet was deleted for allegedly violating its rules. “Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. “Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand,” Buhari had tweeted on Tuesday. The president’s tweet was in reaction to widespread attacks on public facilities by unknown arsonists in the South East region. The tweet however sparked outrage on Tuesday evening with many social media users describing it as ‘genocidal’ and a direct threat to people of the South-East region of Nigeria. The Nation gathered that several users reported the President’s Twitter account. In Twitter Rules and policies, the company explains the process of removing a tweet considered to have violated its rules. “When we determine that a Tweet violated the Twitter Rules, we require the violator to remove it before they can Tweet again. We send an email notification to the violator identifying the Tweet(s) in violation and which policies have been violated. They will then need to go through the process of removing the violating Tweet or appealing our review if they believe we made an error,” it wrote. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-twitter-deletes-buharis-tweet-for-violating-rules/
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| Politics › Senate Passes Bill Abolishing Hnd/bsc Dichotomy by SamuelOamen(op): 2:16pm On Jun 02, 2021 |
The Senate, on Wednesday, read for the third time and passed a Bill that seeks to end discrimination between First Degrees graduates from universities and Higher National Diploma (HND) holders from polytechnics in the country. The passage of the Bill followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Joint Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters; and Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, during plenary. Chairman of the Joint Committee, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, in his report, said: “The enactment of the bill to abolish and prohibit discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diploma for the purpose of employment in Nigeria will no doubt free holders of HND from stagnation and ensure balanced treatment with their counterparts from other higher tertiary institutions in Nigeria.” He added that the abolishment of the existing dichotomy between HND holders and graduates of Universities would meet the huge manpower needs of Nigerians, ensure social justice and enhanced corporate governance as well encourage patriotic contributions amongst HND employees in both public and private sectors. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, in his contribution, said the passage of the Bill would serve as motivation for polytechnic graduates. He called on the public and private sectors to ensure the implementation of the Bill’s provisions as soon as it is signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. “This particular issue has been in the front burner for a long time. I recall that in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, this was one bill that was so important, and is one way of encouraging our Polytechnic graduates. “That should not take away from the kind of training they receive, but, in fact, it is supposed to be a motivation for our polytechnic graduates. “I pray that the Federal Government and all those government agencies and the private sector would start to implement this by the time the President assents to this Bill.” The Bill which was sponsored by Senator Patrick Ayo Akinyelure seeks to resolve the lingering controversy, discrimination and wage and entry level disparity against HND holder in the public and private sectors of the economy. It also seeks to promote Nigeria’s technological advancement by encouraging many qualified candidates to pursue polytechnic and technological studies. It could be recalled that in his lead debate during the second reading of the Bill, Senator Akinyelure had insisted that discrimination against HND holders could ruin the nation’s core policy thrust of evolving a technological and scientifically based society. Findings, he said, had proved that some polytechnic graduates were in some cases better on the field than their university counterparts. “A government employment policy that places degree holders ahead of HND holders without recourse to skill and ability of the HND holder thereof does more harm than good to the nation’s development plans,” Akinyelure had said. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-senate-passes-bill-abolishing-hnd-bsc-dichotomy/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Ortom's Aide In Jos by SamuelOamen(op): 11:26am On Jun 02, 2021 |
Gunmen have killed Senior Special Assistant to Benue Governor Samuel Ortom on Security, AIG Christopher Dega (Rtd) in Jos, Plateau State Capital. The Nation learnt he was shot in the chest several times by gunmen on Tuesday. AIG Dega had a brilliant career in the Nigerian Police Force and was twice Commissioner of Police in Borno and Edo States. He hailed from Katsina Ala local government area in Benue state . Details shortly-- https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-gunmen-kill-ortoms-aide-in-jos/
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| Politics › I’ll Shock Those Who Want To Bring Down My Govt - Buhari by SamuelOamen(op): 6:46pm On Jun 01, 2021 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to shock those bent on destroying his government. He said attacks across the nation were targeted to show his administration has failed. He spoke on Tuesday while he received briefing from Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on series of attacks on facilities of the electoral body round the country. He said: “I receive daily security reports on the attacks, and it is very clear that those behind them want this administration to fail. “Insecurity in Nigeria is now mentioned all over the world. All the people who want power, whoever they are, you wonder what they really want. Whoever wants the destruction of the system will soon have the shock of their lives. We’ve given them enough time.” Details shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-ill-shock-those-who-want-to-bring-down-my-govt-buhari/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Enugu Residents Jubilate As Mbaka Reappears by SamuelOamen(op): 3:26pm On May 05, 2021 |
Enugu residents on Wednesday trooped out in thousands to jubilate the reappearance of Spiritual director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev Father Ejike Mbaka. The Nation had reported there was tension in Enugu over his whereabouts on Wednesday. Many youths protested, alleging he had been picked up by security operatives or gunmen over his recent call on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign or be impeached. In a live video update on Wednesday afternoon by BBC Pidgin monitored by The Nation, Mbaka was seen in an open roof car waving to protesters who surrounded him alongside operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. Details shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-enugu-residents-jubilate-as-mbaka-reappears/
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| Politics › Religious, Former Political Leaders Plotting To ‘overthrow’ Buhari - Presidency by SamuelOamen(op): 2:48pm On May 04, 2021 |
The Presidency has alert of an alleged plot by some Nigerians, working with foreign elements, to overthrow the current administration. In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the Presidency attributed its allegation to a recent alert by the Department of State Services (DSS). However, while vowing to decisively deal with the alleged plot and its masterminds, the Presidency reiterated that the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was legally constituted, following a popular election process. The Presidency, which categorically pointed at some unnamed religious and former political leaders as masterminds, claimed to be in possession of evidence to prove its allegation of plots to pull the government down. According to the statement, the Presidency observed that recent agitations by various groups and individuals were actually being orchestrated with the intent to create an atmosphere suiting for passing a vote-of-no-confidence on President Buhari. It, however, vowed to do all it would take to ensure that the country is kept together throughout the remaining days of the mandate of the current administration in 2023, not minding whose ox would be gored. "The Department of State Services (DSS), on Sunday alerted on sinister moves by misguided elements to wreak havoc on the government, sovereignty and corporate existence of the country. "Championed by some disgruntled religious and past political leaders, the intention is to eventually throw the country into a tailspin, which would compel a forceful and undemocratic change of leadership. "Further unimpeachable evidence shows that these disruptive elements are now recruiting the leadership of some ethnic groups and politicians round the country, with the intention of convening some sort of conference, where a vote of no confidence would be passed on the President, thus throwing the land into further turmoil. "The caterwauling, in recent times, by these elements, is to prepare the grounds adequately for their ignoble intentions, which are designed to cause further grief for the country. "The agent provocateurs hope to achieve through artifice and sleight of hands, what they failed to do through the ballot box in the 2019 elections. "Nigerians have opted for democratic rule, and the only accepted way to change a democratically elected government is through elections, which hold at prescribed times in the country. Any other way is patently illegal, and even treasonable. Of course, such would attract the necessary consequences. "These discredited individuals and groups are also in cahoots with external forces to cause maximum damage in their own country. “But the Presidency, already vested with mandate and authority by Nigerians till 2023, pledges to keep the country together, even if some unruly feathers would be ruffled in the process," the statement reads. https://thenationonlineng.net/religious-former-political-leaders-plotting-to-overthrow-buhari-administration-presidency/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Senate Shifts Meeting With Service Chiefs, IGP To Thursday by SamuelOamen(op): 12:03pm On May 04, 2021 |
The Senate on Tuesday shifted its proposed meeting with Service Chiefs, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Inspector General of Police to Thursday. Senate President Ahmad Lawan disclosed this at plenary. Lawan said the security chiefs, who are supposed to brief the Senate, are still engaged at the National Security Council meeting which may extend till Wednesday. He said: “The briefing will be very crucial, for us to be properly informed and properly guided. “The only item on the Order Paper on Thursday will be the briefing.” The Senate last Tuesday, after an exhaustive debate, resolved to invite the heads of the nation’s Armed Forces and other security agencies over the deteriorating security situation in the country. It had also resolved its leadership should meet with President Muhammdu Buhari, to seek ways of mitigating the security challenges bedeviling the country. Lawan said: “You will recall that on Wednesday we announced that the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police and the DG NIA will be coming today at 11.00am to brief the Senate on the security situation. “Today the National Security Council is continuing its meeting that it started last week. Therefore the invited security heads will not be able to come for the briefing. “We are not sure if they will finish their meeting today. We assume it could spill to Wednesday too just like it spilled from Thursday to Tuesday. “So to be on the side of caution, we have now fixed the date for the briefing to be Thursday, 6th May. “I want to appeal to all of us that the briefing we will take from the Service Chiefs and other security agencies will be very crucial for us to be properly informed, properly guided and that if there is any request for supplementary budget, we should be able to understand why we should consider and approve such request. “On Thursday, the only item on the order paper will be the briefing. We will do that as a special day for the engagement, the interaction between the Senate and the service.” https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-senate-shifts-meeting-with-service-chiefs-igp-to-thursday/
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| Politics › I Never Said Government Has Been Printing Money Since 2015 - Amaechi by SamuelOamen(op): 11:54am On May 04, 2021 |
Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has described as 'false' reports that he said the government has been printing money since 2015. He urged Nigerians to disregard the publication circulating on the social media on the issue. A social media report claimed the Minister made the disclosure in an interview with journalists prior to the 2019 general elections. The report also claimed Amaechi also disclosed the cabinet members swore an oath never to publicly admit to Nigerians that the government was on a printing spree of the national currency. Reacting to the report, the Minister, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni, said he does not qualify to talk on such issues. He said: "I have never head any financial institution in the country and therefore did not qualify as an authority in the issues that concerns printing of money into the economy. "I advise Nigerians who wants information on printing of money to find out from the appropriate agency and not circulate false statement to gain cheap publicity." https://thenationonlineng.net/i-never-said-government-has-been-printing-money-since-2015-amaechi/
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| Politics › Mbaka: Yes, I took three contractors to Buhari but… by SamuelOamen(op): 9:39am On May 03, 2021 |
Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka, has admitted he met President Muhammadu Buhari for contracts with three persons. He however said he never stood to gain anything personally from the contract, which he said was “contract of securing the country.” Mbaka last week asked Buhari to resign, calling on the National Assembly to impeach him if he fails to resign over worsening insecurity. The Presidency fired back, alleging Mbaka started attacking Buhari because his quest for contracts was turned down. The presidency, in a statement by Garba Shehu, alleged: “Father Mbaka asked for a meeting and to the shock of presidential aides, he came accompanied by three contractors. “The President graciously allowed them in, and to everyone’s surprise, Father Mbaka asked for contracts as compensation for his support.” But the cleric said it would be “stupid to be attacking a messenger of God,” stating the three persons he took to the presidency were white men who he didn’t know. In his sermon on Sunday, Mbaka said the meeting was during Buhari’s first term and not recently as being insinuated. Addressing thousands in his congregation in Emene, Enugu state, Mbaka said the white men in question were in Enugu to request his assistance in reaching the President. According to him: “When they talked about giving Father Mbaka contracts, I don’t want to talk about that, I was laughing. It is a laughable, childish accusation. Whoever is saying that is a shame to himself and shame to the people he is representing. “The three men he talked about, I am not here to defend anybody’s stupid allegation but God used that man to tell the world that Buhari’s government is not giving me money. “Shehu, may God bless you for telling everybody that you are not giving me a contract. And these are the three men that we brought that will handle insecurity for the country; they had the gadgets. The white people had the facilities. That was during the first administration. “They said they will help them in conquering insecurity. They had the platform to end insecurity in this country under one month; under Abba Kyari. I just handed them over to the government people. They denied them of these. “I don’t even know these people. They just came to Enugu and said, can I help them reach the government, that the level of insecurity in this country and how Nigeria has been shipping their oil out, refining and bringing them back, that we are losing. “That they have all it takes to revive the oil apparatus in the country and get the whole youths employed and the issue of insecurity will die. These are the three people they rejected their offer, since they know how to talk.” He berated the presidency for not having a “reward mechanism”. “All the people they have been giving contracts, are they better than me? Am I begging them, do they know how many people I feed? Fortunately, they reported that they denied me of the contract — which contract?” “And even the people they are talking about that went there, I didn’t even discuss one percent of ‘if you get this contract’; contract of securing the country? What am I going to gain from it? “They have shown that they don’t have what they will call, reward mechanism. If Shehu is a human… I don’t even know who the Shehu is. He should be apologising that by now, they have not come down to say nagode Allah for surviving whatever they are passing through. “The last person this administration should fight is Father Mbaka talking here because if they speak against me, the anger of heaven will be upon them and how they will end will shock everybody.” He dared the All Progressives Congress (APC) to report him to Rome as threatened. “If Rome hears that Father Mbaka is challenging evil governance, Rome will clap for me, so quickly go to Rome,” he said. “Why I don’t want them even to report this to Rome is because if pope hears the extent of my involvement, they may give me a position I may not like you want to report Messi to FIFA that he plays too much ball? They will make him soccer ambassador.” https://thenationonlineng.net/mbaka-yes-i-met-buhari-for-contracts-but/
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| Politics › BREAKING: Mbaka Wanted Contracts But Was Denied – Presidency by SamuelOamen(op): 7:52pm On Apr 30, 2021 |
By Samuel Oamen The Presidency on Friday explained why the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, turned against President Muhammadu Buhari after supporting him in 2015 and 2019. Mbaka, it alleged, wanted contracts for supporting Buhari but was rebuffed. The Presidency said rejection of Mbaka’s contract request was why the Enugu-based cleric called for resignation of Buhari or his impeachment by the National Assembly. In a statement on Friday titled: “Father Mbaka is everything apart from what he claims to be,” signed by Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari, Garba Shehu, the presidency said: “Outsider distilling the avalanche of verbiage will be surprised that after supporting the President two times to win the Presidency, Father Mbaka has made a complete U-Turn, preposterously asking President Buhari to resign or be impeached. “Here is the point of departure: Father Mbaka asked for a meeting and to the shock of Presidential Aides, he came accompanied by three contractors. The President graciously allowed them in, and to everyone’s surprise, Father Mbaka asked for contracts as compensation for his support. “Anyone familiar with President Buhari knows that he doesn’t break the laid down rules in dealing with contracts or any other government business for that matter. He requested the appropriate authorities to deal with the matter in accordance with laid down rules. “Inside the Villa, discretion prevailed, that if those pictures and requests were made public, the followers would turn against the religious leader. None of it was released. Now, this is what is eating Father Mbaka.” Mbaka had endorsed Buhari in 2015 and 2019 and supported him over the years. However, on Wednesday he said God was angry with the President over his inaction on the widespread killings across the nation. The Catholic priest asked the National Assembly to impeach him if he fails to resign. “I know people will say, Mbaka did you not pray for Buhari, did Samuel not anoint Saul? What are you talking about? Am I the creator of Buhari? God created him, Nigerians trusted him because he has done well sometimes ago but now how can people just be dying?” Mbaka said. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-mbaka-wanted-contracts-but-was-denied-presidency/
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| Crime › BREAKING: Bandits Kill Another Two Greenfield Varsity Students by SamuelOamen(op): 6:37pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
Barely four days after the killing of three of the Greenfield University students abducted last Tuesday, another two of the undergraduates have been confirmed killed by their abductors. Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan disclosed this on Monday evening. He said the university has been informed of the development. Though the identities of the two killed students were not disclosed, the Commissioner said their bodies have been evacuated to a mortuary. Aruwan said: "On a sad note, security agencies have just reported to the Kaduna State Government the recovery of two more dead bodies of Greenfield University students, killed by armed bandits today, Monday 26th April 2021. "The retrieved corpses have been evacuated to a mortuary, and the university has been notified of the development. "The Government of Kaduna State under the leadership of Malam Nasir El-Rufai is saddened by this evil perpetrated against innocent students abducted while pursuing their education for a glorious future. "The Government sends its deep empathy to their families and the university management, and prays for the repose of their souls. "The Government will update the citizenry on further developments." https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-bandits-kill-another-two-greenfield-varsity-students/
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| Politics › How NAF Jet Mistook, Killed Soldiers In Strike Against Boko Haram by SamuelOamen(op): 1:38pm On Apr 26, 2021 |
At least 20 soldiers have been feared killed in an aerial attack meant to neutralise Boko Haram/Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) that overran a troops' base in Mainok on Sunday. The air strike, according to a soldier, was carried out by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jet which mistook the gun truck carrying the troops for terrorists. The Nation reports the terrorists, said to have invaded Mainok in a convoy of four MRAPs, a scorpion Armoured Personnel Carrier and several gun trucks had disguised as friendly forces on Sunday night before dislodging troops of 156 Battalion and setting their camp ablaze. They were said to have subsequently mounted checkpoints and moved into the community still dressed in Nigerian military desert camouflage. Narrating how the fighter jet killed own forces, a soldier who made a 14-second video said they were shelled in error. In the now viral video, the soldier, who spoke pidgin English, said one of the army's gun trucks coming to Mainok for reinforcement has been shelled by the NAF. He explained he was calling the gun truck to come and carry him and a colleague standing on the express but the gun truck was going into the bush, alleging the smoke that was captured in the video was that of the bombarded gun truck and the soldiers in it were dead. “The Boko Haram terrorists disguised in military uniform and gained access to the camp. They came in different groups and could not be counted. "The Nigerian Army were pinned down, they requested for reinforcement, the reinforcement got on their way only to get shelled by the Nigerian Air Force. “The (reinforcement team) was coming from Ngandu when they were killed by the airstrike targeted at Boko Haram. The Boko Haram were dressed in military uniform and carried high calibre military weapons," a source said. Earlier, a message was sent out warning soldiers passing through Maiduguri to steer clear because the insurgents, disguised as military personnel, have taken over roadblocks and checkpoints. "Any of our regular passing through Maiduguri should know that, at Mainok, it's not soldiers that are at the checking point but Boko Haram because BH dislodged Mainok in the early hours of today (Sunday) and they remain at the camp and at the checking points," the warning stated. Lamenting the lack of adequate weapons to tackle insurgency, a soldier told The Nation there was no way the terrorists won't overrun the troops giving the armaments they deployed. "I have been hearing that Boko Haram has heavy equipment but I saw it myself today. I saw it live. I saw Boko Haram with four MRAPS, APC and many gun trucks and weapons they are displaying. Imagine Boko Haram in a convoy with four MRAPS. "Do you know what that means? It means we won't even be able to get them with just our gun truck and if you set mine traps for them, they will walk over it. The worst that can happen is that their tyres will be burst but still they can drive the MRAPs still for at least 2km. "Just imagine what the casualty will look like. Why are our people treating us this way? I just read a report this afternoon that President Buhari signed billion dollar for procurement of arms but now the money is missing, unaccounted for. Just imagine! "If they bought the weapons mentioned in that report and distribute them to locations, no Boko Haram will try us. But we continue to lose men out of our people's greed. Why are they doing us like this? "Many people have lost interest in this job because of this kinds of senseless killings. A whole Commanding Officer was killed in today's attack in Mainok. This week alone, Boko Haram has killed many, dislodged bases and entered towns," the soldier lamented. Similarly, terrorists on Friday killed an officer and a soldier attached to 3 Battalion, Abbari/Bulalaiye, Ngala in Borno State. Same Friday, suspected BHT-ISWAP were said to have invaded an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp at Aburi in Damboa, Borno State, where they kidnapped five women and nine children. The Nation gathered the terrorists carried out the attack in the night but eventually released a women with her two kids because they were too young to move. According to a source, the Aburi IDP Camp was located close to Technical College Damboa, adding the terrorists went away with four women and seven children unhindered. Reacting to reports on the alleged killings, the Nigerian Air Force through its official Twitter account said it was investigating visuals and reports being circulated. It said: "The attention of the @NigAirForce has been drawn to reports alleging “How NAF killed over 20 Nigerian Army Personnel by Accident in Air Strike" at Mainok which is about 55km to Maiduguri. "The NAF wishes to state that visuals and reports being circulated are currently being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident. "All inquiries should please be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force or forwarded to info@airforce.mil.ng." https://thenationonlineng.net/how-naf-jet-mistook-killed-soldiers-in-strike-against-boko-haram/
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| Politics › Three Abducted Greenfield Varsity Students Found Dead by SamuelOamen(op): 3:56pm On Apr 23, 2021 |
AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Three of the abducted students of Greenfield University, Kasarami Kaduna, have been found dead.https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-three-abducted-greenfield-varsity-students-found-dead/ 2 Shares
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