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 Phones › NCC Unveils New Unified Short Codes For All Mobile Networks In The Country by voiceoftheupcom(op): 8:55am On Mar 14, 2023 |
NCC Unveils New Unified Short Codes For All Mobile Networks In The Country (See List) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved harmonized shortcodes (HSC) for the provision of certain telecom services to Nigerian consumers and directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to begin implementation.https://makesensepromotions.com/ncc-unveils-new-unified-short-codes-for-all-mobile-networks-in-the-country-see-list/ 38 Likes 12 Shares
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| Politics › More Than 10million Nigerians Starting From 19 Years Old, Used Cannabis In 2022 by voiceoftheupcom(op): 2:09pm On Mar 13, 2023 |
More Than 10million Nigerians Starting From 19 Years Old, Used Cannabis In 2022 – NAFDAC Laments A statement from NAFDAC on Sunday said the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during the launch and dissemination of the 2022 Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) and Precursors Report 2022. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says 10.6 million people, representing 10.8 per cent of the population, used cannabis in the past year. A statement from NAFDAC on Sunday said the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during the launch and dissemination of the 2022 Annual Report of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) and Precursors Report 2022. Makesense Media reports, She said the report revealed that cannabis is the most commonly used drug, with the average age of initiation of cannabis use among the general population put at 19 years. She said, “Cannabis use was seven times higher among men (18.8 per cent among men vs. 2.6 per cent of women), while the gender gap in the non-medical use of pharmaceutical opioids (such as tramadol) was less marked,” she said. The NAFDAC boss said Nigeria would not support the trend of legalization of cannabis for non-medical use as Nigeria lacks the financial capacity to fight cultivation, production and illegal use of the substance. While saying that the non-medical use of cannabis, contravenes the United Nations Single Convention of 1961, which classifies cannabis as a highly addictive substance, she said the Nigeria Indian Hemp Act as well as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA Act prohibits the cultivation, production, distribution, sales and use of cannabis and its extracts or derivatives for medical or non-medical purposes. She said the NAFDAC, the NDLEA, the Nigeria Customs Service and other stakeholders in the health sector, had promised to collaborate in fighting against illicit drug production, trafficking, and use. She said narcotics and psychotropic substances are indispensable for the relief of pain and suffering, adding that they are, however, classified because of the potential for abuse and the need for medical use of the substance. According to her, one of the control objectives is to ensure availability solely for medical and scientific uses while minimizing the possibility of diversion to illicit channels and abuse. Executive Chairman, NDLEA, Buba Marwa, decried the upsurge in abuse of cannabis amongst Nigerian youths, saying it has attendant negative effects on the society. He said the NDLEA conceptualised War Against Drug Abuse WADA in 2021 to address the issue. Marwa, represented by Mrs. Victoria Ekase, said NAFDAC had been ensuring that controlled drug essential for human survival were made available for use where necessary in line with the requirements of INCB. https://makesensepromotions.com/more-than-10million-nigerians-starting-from-19-years-old-used-cannabis-in-2022-nafdac-laments/ cc: mynd44 , seun
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| Crime › Robbers Invade Ibadan Community With Pos Machine by voiceoftheupcom(op): 11:05am On Mar 13, 2023 |
Robbers invade Ibadan community with PoS machine Eleshin village in Olomo community, Apete, in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State was invaded in the early hours of Sunday, March 12, by robbers who reportedly operated freely. Eyewitnesses told Makesense Media that the robbers who carried out the attack around 1AM, stormed the area with a Point of Sale machine which they allegedly used to transfer money from the bank accounts of their victims. A resident of the community said; “The armed robbers got to the area at the midnight around 1am. They operated freely. They came with a POS machine and transferred some amount of money, which cannot be specified at the moment, from one of their victim’s accounts. They also transferred an undisclosed amount of money from his wife’s account and left. “They also went away with two phones, iPhone 11 Pro Max and XS Max.” The case was said to have been reported at the Apete Divisional Police Headquarters. It was also learnt that the incident had thrown the entire community into panic as residents are now living in palpable fear. https://makesensepromotions.com/robbers-invade-ibadan-community-with-pos-machine/ |
| Celebrities › Re: I’m Falling For Tiwa Savage – Singer Spyro Opens Up by voiceoftheupcom(op): 10:43am On Mar 10, 2023 |
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| Celebrities › I’m Falling For Tiwa Savage – Singer Spyro Opens Up by voiceoftheupcom(op): 8:08am On Mar 10, 2023 |
I’m falling for Tiwa Savage – Singer Spyro opens up Fast-rising Afrobeats Singer, Spyro has revealed that he’s becoming fond of melodious singer, Tiwa Savage ever since they met. The music star featured her on the remix of his hit single, “Who’s Your Guy” which was released last week. Taken to his Instagram story, Spyro stated that he often speaks with her on phone and he is thinking of stopping because the more that happens, he falls harder for her. Makesense media reports, According to him, the mother of one said that Tiwa Savage is an amazing soul, and he is happy about choosing her to be on the remix of his song. He wrote; “Yo guys, TIWA is such an amazing soul. Super Glad I chose her for my remix I actually think I need to stop talking to her on phone the more we talk the more I fall for her MY GUYEST GUY IS TIWA.” https://makesensepromotions.com/im-falling-for-tiwa-savage-singer-spyro-opens-up/
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| Politics › EFCC Arrests Woman With 18 Voter Cards In Kaduna, Another In Kano, FCT by voiceoftheupcom(op): 2:23pm On Feb 25, 2023 |
EFCC arrests woman with 18 voter cards in Kaduna, another in Kano, FCT Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the early hours of Saturday, February 25, 2023 intercepted a woman with 18 voter cards in a sting operation at Badarwa area of Kaduna, Kaduna State. The woman, one Maryam Mamman Alhaji, who is a member of the support group of one of the leading political parties, also had in her possession, a 17-page list containing names of eligible voters, their bank details and phone numbers as accredited under Badarwa/Malali Ward 01 and 08, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Makesense Media reports She was nabbed after undercover operatives pretended they had voter cards and were desperate to sell them. She is currently being grilled by operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the EFCC, with a view to unravelling other members of her syndicate whom she claimed are also collecting voters’ cards and paying monies through PoS or direct bank transfer The EFCC also arrested a man for alleged vote buying with N194,000 at Gidan Zakka polling unit, Goron Dutse area of Kano Municipal Local Government. A party agent buying votes through bank transfers to voters was also arrested in Abaji FCT. https://makesensepromotions.com/efcc-arrests-woman-with-18-voter-cards-in-kaduna-another-in-kano-fct/
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| Politics › Despite Pre-election Violence, Residents Troop Out To Vote In Ilesa by voiceoftheupcom(op): 2:02pm On Feb 25, 2023 |
Despite pre-election violence, residents troop out to vote in Ilesa There was a relatively low turn-out of voters in Ilesa metropolis and its environs despite witnessing pre-election violence barely four days to election. Many political analysts have projected that there would be no or little turnout of voters due to attacks and killings the town witnessed days before election. However, the turn-out was low when compared to expected turn-out these polling units normally witnessed but still fair than the projected one due to killings and attacks. Recall that there were reported cases of violence such as attacks, killings which led to death of some persons and injury of many across two major political parties. Voters in some polling units came to booths as early as 8:00am while presiding officers including security operatives were at alert in units this reporter visited. Some presiding officers had to change their venue after owners of residential buildings asked them to vacate their premises because they don’t want troubles. Ward 8 Unit 3 – Ilesa West LGA Some voters claimed that they were threatened by thugs who compelled them to vote for a particular political party which prevented them from freely expressing their rights. Ward 5 Unit 5 – Ilesa West As at the time of filing this report, more than 20 polling units Makesense Media visited within Ilesa East and Ilesa West Local Governments were peaceful. https://makesensepromotions.com/despite-pre-election-violence-residents-troop-out-to-vote-in-ilesa/
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| Politics › Fct: Pdp, Lp Lose Scores Of Members To Apc by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:51am On Feb 23, 2023 |
FCT: PDP, LP lose scores of members to APC The People’s Democratic Party and Labour Party have lost scores of members in the Federal Capital Territory to the APC just 48 hours before the presidential and national assembly elections. According to The News Agency of Nigeria, the APC welcomed the defectors on Wednesday in Abuja. Frontline Tinubu supporters, led by Dr. Hawa Iyatu-Bagu, the National Coordinator of the National Mass Movement for Better Orientation, claimed that the development was proof that the APC would win the elections on February 25. Iyatu-Bagu said that the organization had been in touch with the defectors for a very long time, saying, ”Today, those that accepted the truth have decided to follow the winning team.” She said, “We have been going around canvassing for votes, and most of them here are only the leaders because if all of them were here, this place could not contain them.” “So, we now ask their leaders and some of them to come here and make it public about their decision to dump the PDP and LP and declare their readiness to vote for Tinubu and Shettima.” “With this development and what we have seen so far in the course of our campaigns across the nooks and crannies of Nigeria, Nigerians, especially women, are ready to vote for the duo.” The coordinator also stated that the youths were ready to ensure the landslide victory of Tinubu, assuring the defectors of equal treatment. According to her, the APC presidential candidate will reciprocate any gesture done to him with quality leadership. Also speaking, the Deputy National Coordinator of NAMMBO, Ibrahim Umar, lauded the Tinubu support group for attracting the defectors into the fold of APC. Umar said that the chances of Tinubu winning the presidential election were very bright, adding that Nigerians were eager to vote for Tinubu and Shettima. Earlier, Mr. Titus Musa, a former PDP Youth Leader in Gwarinpa Ward, Abuja Municipal Area Council, who led defectors, said they decided to defect to the APC to vote for Tinubu. He said, ”This is due to his record of excellent service in Lagos and his contributions to national development.” ”We are convinced by the APC manifesto, The Message of Hope.” APC is the way to go, and Tinubu has something to offer Nigeria. “We have seen the light in Tinubu, and we are ready to join hands with him to move our country to the desired level. I believe the way Tinubu transformed Lagos, if given the mandate, he will do a lot for the country. ”Therefore, we decide to defect from the PDP to the APC together with our teeming supporters, compromising youths and women.” On her part, the former Labour Party Women leader in Gwarinpa Ward, Ms Zipporah Bitrus, said that they left LP to APC as Tinubu and Shettima were the best for the country. ”Tinubu is a person who is always concerned about uplifting ordinary citizens. “He had mentored many Nigerians and that is why we see the reasons we pitched our tent with APC. Makesense Media reports that the high point of the event was the presentation of the APC flags to the defectors, symbolizing their formal integration into the party’s larger family. https://makesensepromotions.com/fct-pdp-lp-lose-scores-of-members-to-apc/
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| Travel › Lagos Issues Travel Advisory Ahead APC Mega Rally Tuesday by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:59pm On Feb 20, 2023 |
Lagos issues travel advisory ahead APC mega rally Tuesday The Lagos State Government has announced travel advisory, ahead of the All Progressives Congress mega rally scheduled to hold on Tuesday at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, on Sunday, disclosed this in a statement. He said that there would be a procession of APC presidential candidate, party stalwarts, party faithful and supporters from the local airport to Teslim Balogun Stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Ikorodu Road. He said that the procession would pass through Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi, Jibowu (Empire), Moshalashi, Ojuelegba, Barracks and Stadium. Oreagba implored motorists on alternative routes to use during the procession. He said that from the local airport to Maryland, motorists should ply Kodesoh, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Kudirat Abiola Way, Old Oregun Road, Ojota, Maryland and connect destinations. From local airport to Ketu-Mile 12, he advised the use of Kodesoh ,Obafemi Awolowo, Way Secretariat Road to Mobolaji Johnson Avenue (7-Up), Ojota Interchange (Ketu) and connect to their destinations. According to him, while the procession is held on the main carriageway on Ikorodu Road, the service lane will be available for use by the motorists without any hassle. He added that, to reduce inconvenience and travel time before and during the procession, motorists could make use of the following: korodu to Lagos, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to Lagos/Oshodi use: Old Toll Gate, Alapere(Ogudu, Iyana Oworo,Third Mainland Bridge and connect destination. Oreagba said that from Apapa -Oshodi Expressway to Lagos, they should use Oshodi Bridge, Anthony Bridge, Gbagada, Iyana Oworo Third Mainland bridge to connect destinations. He said that from Ojuelegba- Surulere, they can make use Lawanson -Itire Road, Ogunlana Drive, Akerele, Shitta Roundabout; Adeniran Ogunsaya, Bode Thomas; Masha, Adelabu, Census, Babs Animashaun, Bode Thomas or Doyin, Eric Moore, Abebe Village, Nigerian Breweries, Costain and connect destination. The LASTMA boss said that they could also go from Masha to Kilo. From Costain to Surulere, he urged motorists to use Costain, Iponri Estate, Bode Thomas and connect destination or from Costain to Abebe Village, Eric Moore, Doyin, Bode Thomas or Babs Animashaun Babs Animashaun, Census around Adelabu in Masha and connect destination. “In order to reduce inconvenience, travel time, and ensure safety and security of all road users, adequate security and law enforcement personnel will be deployed along the entire dedicated routes to the stadium and alternative roads. “So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause,” Oreagba said. https://makesensepromotions.com/lagos-issues-travel-advisory-ahead-apc-mega-rally-tuesday/
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| Education › JAMB Extends 2023 UTME Registration Deadline by voiceoftheupcom(op): 11:35am On Feb 20, 2023 |
JAMB extends 2023 UTME registration deadline The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the extension of the 2023 UTME registration deadline. Makesense Media reports this is contained in a statement made available by the Head of Public Affairs and Protocol of the board, Fabian Benjamin. According to him, the sales of ePINs would now end on Monday, 20 February, while the UTME registration would end on Wednesday, 22 February. Benjamin mentioned that the extension becomes necessary following reports from across the country indicating some difficulties being faced by many Nigerians in using electronic channels to purchase the ePINs or obtain cash readily within the stipulated period The extension is therefore to ensure that all candidates who desired to register for the 2023 UTME were given the opportunity to do so especially when the extant challenges were not of their own making. Candidates can successfully register by visiting only accredited JAMB CBT registration and testing centres. He further disclosed that 1,527,068 candidates have successfully registered for the 2023 UTME exercise inclusive of the 168,748, who indicated their interest to take the mock-UTME as at the close of the sale of ePINs on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The JAMB exam comes up on April 29th, 2023 and will run until Monday, May 12. https://makesensepromotions.com/jamb-extends-2023-utme-registration-deadline/
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| Politics › Obi’s Candidacy Tainted By Ethnic Chauvinism, He’s Not Democratic – Tambuwal by voiceoftheupcom(op): 6:14pm On Feb 18, 2023 |
Obi’s candidacy tainted by ethnic chauvinism, he’s not democratic – Tambuwal Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, says Peter Obi, standard-bearer of the Labour Party (LP), is not “democratic enough” to be president. Tambuwal, who is the director-general of the PDP presidential campaign council, spoke at the party’s campaign rally in Yola, the capital of Adamawa. Makesense Media report that, The Sokoto state governor said among the candidates contesting to be president, Abubakar alone has the capacity to “lead Nigeria to the promised land”. Tambuwal said Nigeria “cannot afford” to vote for presidential candidates who have not gathered the required “experience at the federal level”. “The argument has been made, issues have been joined and it is clear that only Atiku and Okowa are prepared to lead this country in a united manner. Atiku is competent, he has the capacity that we require today. We must not make the mistake of voting for APC again,” he said. “I will not talk about Labour because their candidate was the governor of Anambra state, he was not able to conduct one single local government election. “I challenge the Labour people to bring that record where Peter Obi was able to conduct a local government election, so how can he now be attempting to be president of Nigeria when as governor he could not organise local government elections? He is not democratic enough. In any case, his candidature is tainted by ethnic chauvinism and we know what that will portend for Nigeria. “In any case, his party has not been able to even field enough candidates for national assembly elections. And in any case, they have not been able to muster agents over the 170, 000 polling units”. Tambuwal asked the youths at the campaign ground to “ensure that they mobilise” their parents to vote for Atiku Abubakar in the presidential election. https://makesensepromotions.com/obis-candidacy-tainted-by-ethnic-chauvinism-hes-not-democratic-tambuwal/ 6 Likes 5 Shares
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| Celebrities › A Child Doesn't Have To Suffer For His Parents Differences- Olakunle Churchill by voiceoftheupcom(op): 5:42pm On Feb 18, 2023 |
A child doesn't have to suffer for his parents differences- Olakunle Churchill responds to Tonto Dikeh's claim A child doesn't have to suffer for his parents differences- Olakunle Churchill responds to Tonto Dikeh's claim that he is a d€adbeat, claims she restricted all access to their son Makesense Media reports https://makesensepromotions.com/a-child-doesnt-have-to-suffer-for-his-parents-differences-olakunle-churchill-responds-to-tonto-dikehs-claim/ 1 Like
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| Sports › Christian Atsu Found Dead After Going Missing In Turkey Earthquake by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:13am On Feb 18, 2023 |
Christian Atsu found dead after going missing in Turkey earthquake Former Chelsea and Newcastle United forward, Christian Atsu has been found dead after he went missing for days after the earthquakes in Turkey. Makesense Media reports that, The Ghanaian footballer, who played for Hatayspor before his tragic death was one of the star players from the Chelsea academy before heading to Turkey. The 31-year-old was residing in an apartment in Hatay city which suffered huge damages during the quake. His club Hatayspor initially reported he was rescued "with injuries" but a day later that position changed. The news of his death was confirmed by his agent in Turkey, Murat Uzunmehmet. “Christian Atsu was found and had unfortunately passed away,” he said through a brief statement on social media. Atsu was staying in a building with a number of Hatayspor team-mates and officials. The club's sporting director Taner Savut is also missing. Atsu scored late in injury time to give Hatayspor a 1-0 win over Istanblul-based Kasimpaşa S.K. in the Turkish league on Feb. 5, earning him praise from his new club hours before the earthquake struck. Some survivors are still being rescued after the quakes and aftershocks in southern Turkey and northern Syria that are known to have killed more than 40,000 people. Atsu who previously played for English clubs Chelsea and Newcastle, signed for Hatayspor late last year. The club is based in Antakya, near the epicenter of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck in the early hours of Feb. 6, one of two major earthquakes, along with ensuing aftershocks that devastated southern Turkey and northern Syria. https://makesensepromotions.com/ghanaian-footballer-christian-atsu-found-dead-after-going-missing-in-turkey-earthquake/
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| Politics › Naira Crisis: Lagos CP Issues Warning To Mischiefmakers by voiceoftheupcom(op): 8:48am On Feb 18, 2023 |
Naira Crisis: Lagos CP Issues Warning To Mischiefmakers Idowu Owohunwa, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, has warned miscreants to stop causing havoc in the state. The warning came after reports of protests in various states over the scarcity of new naira notes Makesense Media reports gathered that, In a statement issued on Friday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Commissioner assured residents of the State that the Command would go to any length to maintain law and order in the state. Owohunwa urged Lagosians to carry out their legal responsibilities without fear of harassment or intimidation now that the Command has restored normalcy. The statement reads: CP IDOWU HAS EQUALLY WARNED MISCHIEFMAKERS TO DESIST FROM FOMENTING TROUBLE AS ANYONE FOUND WANTING WOULD BE SEVERELY DEALT WITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW.THIS WARNING HAS BECOME NECESSARY FOLLOWING ATTEMPTS BY SOME MISCREANTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CBN CASH POLICY TO UNLEASH VIOLENCE IN SOME PARTS OF THE STATE.ALL LAW-ABIDING LAGOSIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO ABOUT THEIR LAWFUL DUTIES WITHOUT FEAR OF HARASSMENT OR INTIMIDATION AS THE COMMAND HAS RESORTED NORMALCY AND ENSURED OPTIMAL DEPLOYMENT OF HUMAN AND OPERATIONAL RESOURCES TOWARDS GUARANTEEING THEIR CONTINUED SAFETY AND SECURITY.”IN THE MEANTIME, THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DEEPLY APPRECIATES THE GOOD PEOPLE OF LAGOS STATE FOR ALWAYS PROVIDING PROMPT AND ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO THE POLICE. HE ENCOURAGES MORE OF THIS AS HE OBSERVES THAT THIS PARTNERSHIP AND TRUST HAVE HELPED THE COMMAND IN NO SMALL MEASURE TO CURB CRIME AND CRIMINALITY IN THE STATE, AND IN PROMPTLY STABILIZING THE LAGOS STATE SECURITY SPACE, IT ADDED. https://makesensepromotions.com/naira-crisis-lagos-cp-issues-warning-to-mischiefmakers/ 1 Like
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| Politics › NNPC: Fuel Subsidy Now Above N400bn Monthly by voiceoftheupcom(op): 10:41pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
NNPC: Fuel subsidy now above N400bn monthly The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) reports that the monthly payment for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) has surpassed N400 billion. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja during the ongoing Final Cutover to NNPC Ltd. from being a corporation. Mr Kyari stated that the oil company would continue to meet its obligations by providing PMS for Nigeria, but that the monthly subsidy of over N400 billion had put a significant strain on NNPCL’s cash flow. According to him, NNPCL is the sole importer of petrol into Nigeria and has been doing so for several years, bearing the enormous cost of fuel subsidy. Makesense Media facts gathered that, He said other private oil marketers stopped importing petrol into Nigeria due to the difficulty encountered in accessing the United States dollars, required for the imports of PMS. “Today, by law and the provisions of the Appropriation Act, there is subsidy on the supply of petroleum products, particularly PMS into our country. In current data terms, three days ago the landing cost was around N315/litre. “Our customers are here, we are transferring to each of them at N113 per litre. “That means there is a difference of close to N202 for every litre of PMS we import into this country. In computation, N202 multiplied by 66.5 million litres, multiplied by 30 will give you over N400 billion of subsidy every month,” he said. Mr Kyari said that the continuous funding of petrol subsidy by NNPCL had been ongoing without refunds from the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, despite the fact that subsidy had been budgeted for in the Appropriation Act. “There is a budget provision for it. Our country has decided to do this. So, we are happy to deliver this, but it is also a drain on our cash flow, and I must emphasis this. “For as we continue to support this, you will agree with me that it will be extremely challenging for us to continue to fund this from the cash flow of the company when you do not get refunds from the Ministry of Finance,” he said. He expressed assurance that it would continue to support the country and deliver energy security. https://makesensepromotions.com/nnpcl-fuel-subsidy-now-above-n400bn-monthly/
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| Politics › DSS Reveal Plan By Boko Haram To Attack Abuja Kaduna Train by voiceoftheupcom(op): 12:50pm On Feb 17, 2023 |
DSS reveal Plan by boko haram to attack Abuja Kaduna Train The Department of State Service (DSS) has uncovered a plan by Boko Haram terrorists to att@ck the Abuja-Kaduna train service in the coming days. Makesense media reports gathered that, The DSS revealed this plot in a memo to the Federal Ministry of Transportation confirming that its intelligence revealed that the Boko Haram t€rrorists are planning to launch a fresh attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service. The Ministry of Transportation then wrote to the Federal Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Magashi, asking for security reinforcement to forestall the t€rrorist attack. The letter dated, February 3, 2023, and titled, "Re: Threat by Boko Haram terrorists to attack the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service was signed by Mu'azu Jaji Sambo, the Transportation Minister. It reads: "We are in receipt of a letter reference, S.314/31/C/5390, dated February 1, 2023, from the Department of State Services in respect of the above subject matter. It is our considered opinion that the Honourable Minister of Defence, as a matter of urgency, graciously convenes a meeting of all relevant stakeholders for the purpose of reviewing the reported alert with a view to ensuring that everything necessary to forestall any such occurrence is adequately dealt with." Recall that Islamic terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022, killing eight passengers and wounding many. They also kidnapped 168 passengers who were later released in batches. https://makesensepromotions.com/dss-reveal-plan-by-boko-haram-to-attack-abuja-kaduna-train/
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| Politics › Naira Redesign: Angry Protesters In Sango, Ogun State Block Roads by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:53am On Feb 17, 2023 |
Angry Protesters over naira scarcity In sango, ogun state block road HAPPENING RIGHT NOW: If you are driving along that road or about to set off on that path, please note that the road around there has been blocked. So there will be serious traffic along that road. Stay safe out there and be careful. Makesense Media reports https://makesensepromotions.com/angry-protesters-over-naira-scarcity-in-sango-ogun-state-block-road/ 5 Likes 1 Share
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| Christianity Etc › Mozambican Pastor Dies Fasting To Break Jesus’ 40-day Record by voiceoftheupcom(op): 8:13pm On Feb 16, 2023 |
Mozambican pastor dies fasting to break Jesus’ 40-day record A Mozambican pastor, Francisco Barajah died during his 40-day fasting exercise to allegedly break the record of Jesus on the biblical Mount of Olives. According to News Agency, Barajah, who was the founder of Santa Trindade Evangelical in Mozambique’s central province of Manica Church could observe only 25 days out of the forty he had purposed before he met his demise. Barajah was confirmed dead on Wednesday. The pastor was reportedly receiving treatment at a hospital in Beira before he was pronounced dead. He had been rushed there in critical condition after 25 days of fasting. He was said to had lost a lot of weight to the point where he could not stand up, bathe or walk, and efforts to help him regain his health waned. His relatives and church members took him to the hospital for treatment as his condition kept deteriorating. Doctors tried their best to save the man but the damage to his health was probably beyond redemption, so he gave up the ghost. https://makesensepromotions.com/mozambican-pastor-dies-fasting-to-break-jesus-40-day-record/
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| Politics › UK Warns Citizens In Nigeria To Avoid Banks, Atms, 23 States by voiceoftheupcom(op): 11:20am On Feb 16, 2023 |
UK warns citizens in Nigeria to avoid banks, ATMs, 23 states The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months. In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500 and N1000 notes has led to shortages of cash. Citizens were encouraged to ensure notes provided by currency exchange vendors will be valid for the duration of their travel to Nigeria. There have been outbreaks of violence in some Southern states as a result of cash shortages, with a risk of other urban areas being impacted across the country. “We advise travellers in Nigeria to exercise their judgement, including being aware of any large crowds or potential disturbances,” the FCDO said. The U.K. observed a spike in criminal activity, advising its nationals to take take extra precautions particularly when withdrawing cash in crowded spaces, and during night time hours. They were also cautioned against travels Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Bauchi, Kano, Jigawa, Niger, Sokoto, Kogi, Niger, Kebbi, Abia, Plateau and Taraba States. The UK government also mentioned the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control’s announcement of the online Health Declaration Form for incoming travellers. The advice said ahead of the general elections movement restrictions may be enforced while there is heightened risk of protests and violence. https://makesensepromotions.com/uk-warns-citizens-in-nigeria-to-avoid-banks-atms-23-states/
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| Politics › 2023: North Not Supporting Southern Presidency — Northern Elders by voiceoftheupcom(op): 10:26am On Feb 16, 2023 |
2023: North not supporting southern presidency — Northern elders Northerns Elders Forum (NEF) has said the region has made sacrifices and played a crucial role in the peaceful coexistence of Nigeria. He said the north is not in support of zoning the presidency to the south. Speaking at the General assembly of the Northern Elders, the group’s convener, Professor Ango Abdullahi, said the north has paid its dues. This is just as he said that the north will not accept their victory in the election being denied. “Obasanjo couldn’t get 10,000 votes in front of his house, I said to the journalists that spoke to him rudely most of the times, I said he will be president in Nigeria by the votes of Northern Nigeria and he did, we got paid back somehow, it wasn’t appreciated as such. “Who voted Abiola? The North did in my sitting room to defeat Tofa. All these are sacrifices being made by northerners. “And even you are talking about the years in power since 1999 till date, Obasanjo ruled for 8 years, Jonathan ruled for 6 years which is 14 years, Umaru Ya’ardua did 2 years and Buhari is doing 8 which is 10 years,” he said. The northern elder said the region is hoping that the election will be conducted free, fair and credible and anybody who wins the election must be accepted as the winner of the election without sentiment, and if there is any attempt to subvert it, then the north will be ready to counter. https://makesensepromotions.com/2023-north-not-supporting-southern-presidency-northern-elders/
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| Politics › Why We Dropped Late Ikonne’s Running Mate – Abia PDP by voiceoftheupcom(op): 8:50am On Feb 16, 2023 |
Why we dropped late Ikonne’s running mate – Abia PDP The leadership of the Abia chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has explained why it dropped Hon. Okey Igwe, the running mate to the late Prof. Uche Ikonne. The Publicity Secretary and Vice Chairman Abia North, Hon. Amah Abraham, said Igwe was dropped because he has dual citizenship Makesense Pm gathered that, During a telephone interview with the News Agency, Amah said PDP took the decision to avoid going into the March 11 contest without any governorship candidate. He said: “Our former guber candidate is deceased and as a result of that, a section of the Electoral Act was activated. That section of the Electoral Act which was activated requires a primary to be conducted and in conducting fresh primaries means that a new candidate must emerge from the party and that was exactly what has happened. “A new candidate has emerged and one of the legal privileges of a candidate who emerged as a flagbearer of the party either as a governor or a President is the first privilege that accrues to the person is the right to nominate his or her running mate. “Nobody or institution compels you to adopt somebody. Of course, a candidate can choose his running mate by consulting with the party, but it is the candidate that will eventually determine his or her running mate. “So, when Prof. Ikonne died, the joint ticket with his deputy or running mate died as well. Whoever that was his running mate ceases to exist as a running mate because nobody elected the running mate in any party primary. The person who was elected was Prof. Ikonne and that is the person who is vested with the powers to nominate. “If he who was nominated had died, the nominator would have been empowered to re-nominate another person. That is what happened. “The truth is that he is a very qualified person. The truth is that we feel so bad that he is no longer the deputy governorship candidate of the party. But you see, his private interest as an individual cannot override the interest of the party. “One of the reasons the new governorship candidate didn’t consider him (Okey Igwe) is also based on legal issues and one of those legal issues is that as of the time that he (Okey Igwe) was already a running mate, a matter came up in a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where a candidate was challenged that in a Federal High Court that he is not eligible on the grounds that he has dual citizenship and the Federal High Court ruled in the matter that anybody who has pledged allegiance to a foreign country cannot be qualified to stand for public office in Nigeria. That person was disqualified. “Now, the person took the matter to the Court of Appeal and the Court of Appeal quashed the decision of the Federal High Court and the matter is before the Supreme Court. “He is a dual citizen; he has served in the American Military and the rest of the things that were part of the plus which he had as a person and if for any reason those things which were part of his plus have now developed legal challenges, then we cannot because of his individual interest take a risk that will make our party go into an election without a candidate. “As a party, we felt that it was not necessary to start talking about the challenges that made the party to drop him but we are now addressing this issue because of the position that he (Okey Igwe) is taking now and that is why it has become important that we explain to the public reasons for our actions.” https://makesensepromotions.com/why-we-dropped-late-ikonnes-running-mate-abia-pdp/
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| Politics › Lagos: Pastor Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Impregnating Two Sisters by voiceoftheupcom(op): 10:45am On Feb 15, 2023 |
Lagos: Pastor sentenced to life imprisonment for impregnating two sisters A 51-year-old pastor, Nduka Anyanwu, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling and impregnating two teenage sisters. Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic and Violence Court on Tuesday handed down the sentence after finding Anyanwu guilty of the offence. Anyanwu was arraigned on April 17, 2022, on two counts of defilement by the Lagos State Government. The offence was said to have been committed between 2019 and August 2020 at Arowojobe Street, in the Oshodi area of the state. According to the prosecution, the offence is punishable under Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015. The defendant pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned, trial commenced and ended on October 11, 2022. The prosecution called six witnesses, while the defendant testified as his sole witness. When the matter came up on Tuesday for judgment, Olushola Shoneye announced his appearance for the state, but the defence was not represented. During the trial, the first prosecution witness testified that though she is now 15-year-old, she was 13-year-old at the time incident happened. She testified that the defendant was known to her as the pastor of their church and that he had been having sex with her and warned her not to tell anyone. The victim stated that the defendant said she would not get pregnant, but she eventually got pregnant and had a child for the defendant. The second prosecution witness, the older sister to PW1, now 19-year-old, but was 17-year-old, at the time of the incident, collaborated the first witness’ testimony that the defendant was their pastor. She narrated how the defendant had sexual intercourse with her with the consent of her parents, that he would take her abroad for greener pastures, and she started visiting him. A guardian and counsellor with Lagos State, Mrs Memunat Dawudu, who collaborated on the evidence of the victims, testified that she got to know about the matter on August 3, 2020, from the Oshodi Primary Health Centre. The father of the victims, in his testimony, stated that he knew the defendant, as he was a church member, and also his friend that he was responsible for his two daughters’ pregnancies. He said he was aware that the defendant was having sex with his daughters. The mother of the victims, in her evidence, stated that she was shocked when she found out that her two daughters were impregnated by the same man. Makesense PM reports gahtered that, Anyanwu, who testified, in his defence, said it was the father of the victims who gave him the second prosecution witness, as a wife and they were having conjugal relations. While delivering judgment, the judge held that the prosecution was able to discharge the burden of proof placed on it, on the charge of defilement. Justice Sholadoye held that the three ingredients of defilement, were that the child was underage, the defendant had sexual intercourse with the victim and the consent of the child was not sought. She said,” I am convinced of the evidence led that the defendant is guilty as charged for the offence of defilement. “The police shied away from their responsibility by not charging the father of the victims along with the defendant. “The parents of these victims are highly irresponsible and reckless in their parenting. The negligence of their children has contributed to them now being grandparents of two additional mouths to feed. They should have been sanctioned and brought to justice. “The parents of these two victims, who are biological sisters, acted irresponsibly by allowing their so-called pastor friend to deceive them that he will help them take their children abroad when the defendant cannot even help himself. “Nduka Anyawu, you are hereby sentenced to life imprisonment, in respect of count one and count two. “The sentence is to run concurrently, his name should be registered in the Lagos State offenders’ register.” https://makesensepromotions.com/lagos-pastor-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-for-impregnating-two-sisters/
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| Politics › There’s No Way Obi Will Win Presidential Election – Dele Momodu by voiceoftheupcom(op): 5:43pm On Feb 13, 2023 |
There’s no way Obi will win presidential election – Dele Momodu A spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Campaign council, PPC, has said it’s practically impossible for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, to win the forthcoming presidential election. Eyes Of Lagos report that, Peter Obi is one of the leading candidates of the presidential election, with Bola Tinubu representing the All Progressives Congress, APC and Atiku Abubakar standing in for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The PDP chieftain was reacting to a poll result released on Friday which rated the LP candidate as having 95 percent chance of winning the election. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Monday, Dele Momodu said Obi cannot win in the Northern part of the country. “In the South West, I can tell you that three people are going to share Lagos votes Tinubu, Peter Obi and Atiku. There’s nothing to argue about it this time. “The three will get their 25 percent then I don’t know who takes the lead and that’s all that we [the PDP] need…so whenever you have two Southern candidates, it’s going to be difficult and you can see that Obi is eating into the Southern votes. “It would be a fantasy of the highest order for anybody to say Obi will win most parts of the North. It’s impossible. I’m not a gambler. “I would have put a bet on it but I’m telling you that it’s impossible. You see, polls are today based on the theory of who is likely to vote and of course it depends largely on technology…polls that said Obi will win the North are faulty polls. “Obi cannot win the election. There’s no question about it.” https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/02/13/theres-no-way-obi-will-win-presidential-election-dele-momodu/ 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: Tinubu: ‘awolowo, Abiola Was Robbed, History Will Not Repeat Itself’ – Fani-kay by voiceoftheupcom(op): 5:41pm On Feb 13, 2023 |
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| Politics › Tinubu: ‘awolowo, Abiola Was Robbed, History Will Not Repeat Itself’ – Fani-kay by voiceoftheupcom(op): 10:34am On Feb 13, 2023 |
Tinubu: ‘Awolowo, Abiola Was Robbed, History Will Not Repeat Itself’ – Fani-Kayode Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has predicted the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, will win, claiming that he will not be robbed like MKO Abiola and the late Obafemi Awolowo. Eyes Of Lagos reports that FFK announced this in a series of tweets, emphasizing that history will not repeat itself. According to the APC Chieftain, they will stand firm, hold the line, keep the flag flying, and prove that they are men, no matter how thick the conspiracy is. While urging Tinubu supporters not to lose hope, Fani-Kayode insists that the former governor of Lagos State is the best candidate and that it is now his turn. Despite the desperation and plans of the party’s adversary, Tinubu will emerge victorious and restore the country’s lost glory, according to the former Minister of Aviation. He tweeted: We go into battle with strength and power. No fear. No turning back. No matter how thick the conspiracy against us is, we SHALL stand firm, hold the line, keep the flag flying and prove that we are men. Jagaban is the BEST candidate. It is indeed HIS turn and OUR time. We stand and fight with our conviction, our commitment, our strength, our passion, our integrity, our purity of heart and our VOTES. We stand and fight to win and not to lose. 60 years ago Awolowo was robbed and lost it. 30 years ago Abiola was robbed and lost it 30 years later, in two weeks, despite the callousness & desperation & plots & plans of our enemies, history will NOT repeat itself, Tinubu will NOT be robbed & he will NOT lose it. It is indeed our time! He will be victorious & Nigeria will renew & regain her lost glory. https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/02/13/tinubu-awolowo-abiola-was-robbed-history-will-not-repeat-itself-fani-kayode/
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| Politics › NNPC To INEC: We’ll Make Sure Petrol Is Available During Elections by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:11am On Feb 01, 2023 |
NNPC to INEC: We’ll make sure petrol is available during elections The Nigerian Nationa Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has disclosed that it will ensure the availability of petrol during elections.https://www.thecable.ng/well-make-sure-petrol-is-available-during-elections-nnpc-assures-inec/amp
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| Travel › Nine Confirmed Dead After Container Fell On Fully-loaded Commercial Bus In Lagos by voiceoftheupcom(op): 10:11am On Jan 30, 2023 |
Nine confirmed dead after container fell on fully-loaded commercial bus in Lagos - Eyes Of Lagos Nine persons including children have been confirmed dead in the accident that happened at the Ojuelegba axis of Lagos state today January 29. Eyes Of Lagos had reported earleir that a truck conveying a 20ft container landed on top of a commercial bus. The bus was said to be picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge. In a statement released, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said after suspending the container load with the aid of the Agency’s forklift and cutting off the top of the bus with light rescue equipment, a single adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma centre. He stated that the fatalities from the unfortunate incident include 4 adult males, 3 adult females, 1 boy child and 1 girl child. He added that the Agency’s Ambulance, LASG FIRE, FED FIRE, LASTMA and Nigeria Police have been working on this situation which is now concluded. ''Further investigation to be carried out by the Nigeria Police on the removal of the barriers on the bridge aimed at preventing trucks from ascending.''he said https://eyesoflagos.com/2023/01/30/update-nine-confirmed-dead-after-container-fell-on-fully-loaded-commercial-bus-in-lagos/
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| Sports › C Ronaldo Will 'go Back To Europe' Before He Retires, Al-nassr Coach by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:38am On Jan 30, 2023 |
Cristiano Ronaldo will 'go back to Europe' before he retires, Al-Nassr coach claims Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr coach has claimed the forward will 'go back to Europe' before retiring from football. The superstar player only secured a move to the Saudi Arabian side last month in a big money deal. Now his own coach Rudi Garcia has suggested that the five-time Ballon d'or winner will have one final stint in Europe before hanging up his boots. According to SPORT, Al-Nassr head coach Garcia said: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is a positive addition as he helps disperse defenders. The 58-year-old manager added: 'He's [Ronaldo] one of the best players in the world. He won't finish his career at Al-Nassr, he'll go back to Europe.' Garcia disclosed this after the side's 3-1 defeat to Al Ittihad in the semi-finals of the Arabian Super Cup, where Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star is yet to score for the club in the Saudi Pro League, having featured in one competitive fixture. https://makesensepromotions.com/cristiano-ronaldo-will-go-back-to-europe-before-he-retires-al-nassr-coach-claims/
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| Politics › Re: 2023 Election: Why I’m Aligning With Tinubu – Nnamani by voiceoftheupcom: 9:30am On Jan 30, 2023 |
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| Politics › Appointments In Government Are Skewed On Basis Of Nepotism And Mediocrity - OBJ by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:29am On Jan 30, 2023 |
Appointments in government are skewed on basis of nepotism and mediocrity - Obasanjo President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised an alarm about economic gains the country recorded in the first decade of the century, being reversed by the government in power in the last decade. Makesense Promotions gathered that, Speaking at the 50th anniversary of Federal Government College, Kaduna, Obasanjo stated that the economic situation in the country has increased hardship, insecurity, and affected the quality of leadership. The former President who noted that appointments in government are now skewed and lopsided on basis of nepotism and mediocrity and disregard of merit and competence, added that the country has been deliberately divided along religious, ethnic and other fault lines. He said; “ONCE AGAIN, OUR NATION IS DANCING ON THE PRECIPICE AND SOME OF US ARE TRULY WORRIED ABOUT THE STATE OF AFFAIRS TODAY. I EXPRESSED THAT WORRY IN MY OPEN LETTER TO NIGERIANS AND NIGERIAN YOUTHS ON NEW YEAR’S DAY,” HE SAID. “AS I STATED IN THE LETTER; ‘IF WE FALL PREY AGAIN, WE WILL HAVE OURSELVES TO BLAME AND NO ONE CAN SAY HOW MANY MORE KNOCKS NIGERIA CAN TAKE BEFORE IT TIPS OVER. TO BE FOREWARNED IS TO BE FORE-ARMED.’ OF COURSE, I PRAY THAT NIGERIA WILL NEVER TIP OVER. WE MUST CONSTANTLY WORK AT IT AND PRAY. “MY WORRY IS PREMISED ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES. FIRST, I AM CONCERNED THAT THE CURRENT STATE OF OUR NATION’S ECONOMY HAS WIDENED THE GULF OF INEQUALITY AND LEFT MANY PEOPLE IN DESPAIR. INFLATION IS ON THE RISE; POVERTY AND HARDSHIP HAVE RETURNED TO MANY HOUSEHOLDS. THE LAST DECADE HAS REVERSED MANY OF THE ECONOMIC GAINS THAT WERE MADE IN THE FIRST DECADE OF THE CENTURY. THERE IS A GENERAL SENSE OF HOPELESSNESS ACROSS THE NATION WITH SEEMINGLY UNCONTROLLABLE INSECURITY. “IN ADDITION TO THE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP IS POLITICAL MISCHIEF. NEVER HAVE WE BEEN SO POLITICALLY DIVIDED ALONG RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC AND OTHER FAULT LINES AND DELIBERATELY SO. APPOINTMENTS IN GOVERNMENT ARE SKEWED AND LOPSIDED ON BASIS OF NEPOTISM AND MEDIOCRITY AND DISREGARD OF MERIT AND COMPETENCE. “ELECTIONS ARE HERE AND MAY COMPOUND THE PROBLEM. POLITICAL PARTIES AND POLITICIANS HAVE NOW BEEN EMBOLDENED TO DISCARD SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WERE PUT IN PLACE TO GIVE ALL GROUPS A SENSE OF BELONGING. EXCLUSION IS BEING TAKEN AS NORMAL. DISUNITY STARES US IN THE FACE AND MANY OF OUR LEADERS ARE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR SELFISH INTERESTS THAN THE SURVIVAL AND HEALTH OF OUR NATION.” Obasanjo also warned that the coming presidential election is not one to be trifled with. According to him, the concerns raised about the presidential candidates are real and Nigerians would have themselves to blame if they do nothing about the situation. He said; “LET ME REITERATE THAT THE CONCERNS BEING RAISED ABOUT THE NATURE OF THE OPTIONS BEFORE US IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS FOR INSTANCE ARE REAL AND SHOULD NOT BE TRIFLED WITH,” THE STATEMENT READS. “NIGERIA BELONGS TO US ALL AND NO PART OF THE COUNTRY SHOULD BE LEFT IN DOUBT ABOUT THEIR PLACE IN THIS UNION ON ANY BASIS WHATSOEVER; ETHNIC, RELIGIOUS, LANGUAGE, REGION, CULTURE OR SOCIAL STANDING. “THE BEAUTY OF DEMOCRACY IS THAT THE OPTIONS BEFORE US CANNOT BE IMPOSED ON US IF WE ALL DO WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO SEND A MESSAGE TO THOSE WHO HAVE HAD THE AUDACITY TO PRESENT THOSE OPTIONS TO US WITH LITTLE OR NO INTEREST FOR THE 225 MILLION NIGERIANS. “IF WE CHOOSE TO DO NOTHING, WE WILL ONLY HAVE OURSELVES TO BLAME. IF WE CHOOSE TO DO THE RIGHT THING, WE WILL BY SO DOING RETURN THIS COUNTRY ON THE RIGHT TRACK; ONE WHICH GIVES ALL OUR PEOPLE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND A SENSE OF UNITY OF PURPOSE AND A STAKE IN THE PROJECT NIGERIA; A PROJECT THAT WILL GIVE ALL OF US PEACE, SECURITY, STABILITY, SHARED PROSPERITY, HOPE AND PROGRESS AND A PLACE WITHIN THE COMITY OF NATIONS.” https://makesensepromotions.com/appointments-in-government-are-skewed-on-basis-of-nepotism-and-mediocrity-obasanjo/
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| Crime › Nigerians In Diaspora Nigerians Arrested In Canada Over $500,000 Airline Ticket by voiceoftheupcom(op): 9:03am On Jan 30, 2023 |
Nigerians in Diaspora Nigerians arrested in Canada over $500,000 airline ticket fraud Canadian Police have arrested one Nigerian and declared the other wanted for having fraudulently issued and sold 250 airline tickets to unsuspecting customers, valued at $500,000. According to Canadian Police, between June and December of 2021, the suspects claimed they were working for travel agencies based out of the United Kingdom and accessed a secure online booking portal of a major European airline. “It is alleged that these two individuals, Gbemisola Akinrinade, and Adebowale Adiatu, fraudulently sold valid flight tickets to unsuspecting customers and collected the payments to benefit themselves financially,” police said in release. Police said the majority of those who bought the fraudulent tickets were from the Calgary area and the flights were mainly to Africa. Makesense Promotions reported that Police arrested Adebowale Adiatu, a 32-year-old man from Vaughan and charged him with Fraud Over $5,000, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. An arrest warrant has been issued for Gbemisola Akinrinade, a 44-year-old woman from Brampton. She is wanted for Obtain by False Pretense, Unlawful Use of a Computer, Fraud Over $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence, and Fraud Under $5,000. https://makesensepromotions.com/nigerians-in-diaspora-nigerians-arrested-in-canada-over-500000-airline-ticket-fraud/
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