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 Politics › Eid-el-kabir: Buhari Departs Abuja For Katsina by WORDSENSEI(op): 6:05pm On Jul 08, 2022 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed for his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Buhari left Abuja after he received briefing from security chiefs on latest development on Tuesday’s terrorist attack on Kuje Custodial Centre. Confirming this to State House correspondents after the meeting of the National Security Council, presided over by the president on Friday in the State House, Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, said heads of security agencies briefed the president on what actually happened in Kuje and the way forward. The minister quoted the president as directing the Armed Forces and other security agencies to take the necessary action towards ensuring that such incidents do not happen again. He said: “The President was deeply concerned about these developments and he initiated today’s meeting, to enable security agencies, service chiefs, the Inspector General police, to brief the Council on what actually happened and the way forward. “The Service Chiefs have been given very clear directives to ensure that adequate measures are taken not only to investigate what happened, but also to take steps to forestall the occurrence of such incidents. “We had a very successful meeting and the meeting has agreed to take proactive measures that will ensure that a repeat of what happened these few days will not be witnessed anymore.” Dingyadi assured Nigerians of a full scale investigation into the attack, as he solicited for their support in fighting all forms of criminality. Sanwo-Olu, Fayemi, Akeredolu meet with Wike “The President is surprised that what happened in Kuje actually took place in spite of all the security arrangements that have been made to ensure that such an incident does not happen. “We are assuring the nation and Nigerians in general, that arrangements have been made to ensure that full investigations are carried out and to ensure that a repeat of the incidents will not occur. “We call on Nigerians to continue to support the federal government in the effort to ensure that we fight criminalities to finish and to ensure that this country is brought back to normalcy in a more secure and a more peaceful atmosphere,” he said. According to him, the government and its security agencies are committed to ensuring that there is peace and tranquility as Nigeria moves towards the 2023 general election. https://thisnigeria.com/eid-el-kabir-buhari-departs-abuja-for-katsina/ 1 Like 1 Share
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| Politics › Kwakwanso Visits Wike In Port Harcourt by WORDSENSEI(op): 9:38pm On Jun 24, 2022 |
Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwakwanso on Friday paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. ThisNigeria reports that Kwakwanso arrived at Wike's private residence in the company of his associates. The politicians had a friendly and private meeting where they shared ideas on national issues. Recall that Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed paid a visit to the Rivers Governor on Wednesday. This was following visits from Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi. https://thisnigeria.com/kwankwaso-visits-wike-in-port-harcourt/ 15 Likes 2 Shares
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| Politics › We Will Go Wherever Wike Goes, Ekiti PDP Vows by WORDSENSEI(op): 11:44am On Jun 24, 2022 |
The Ekiti State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to support any action taken by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, over the ill-treatment meted on him by some forces within the party. In a letter titled "THANK YOU GOVERNOR NYESOM WIKE. ON YOUR MANDATE WE STAND", signed by some prominient members of the party and published in a national newspaper, the Ekiti PDP appreciated Wike's support for the party, "despite the conspiracy against him and former Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose." "Our leader and benefactor, this short note is nothing but appreciation for your support to our party in Ekiti, our leader Ayo Fayose and his followers. You stood so firmly with us, depsite the conspiracy against you and our leader. "You came through so strongly for us. Even when for reasons best known to them, those in charge failed in their responsibility (details for another day), you never did. "Notwithstanding the outcome, you were still there to show concern as a statesman and a party man that you are. "Having found this immeasurable and exemplary leadership in you, we will remain with you in this struggle. "Wherever you go, we will go. Whatever you do, we will support. "We are not mindful of the fact that our support for your legitimate aspiration, based on the principle of rotational presidency, is not unconnected with the conspiracies against yourself and our leader. We however wish to state that we will continue to champion very strongly, whatever decision you take publicly without apologies. "We will respond strongly and decisively to any attempt at undermining or disrespecting your person and leadership. We will not beg for relevance with them. "Most importantly, nobody should act as if the election has been won. They may wish away Ekiti votes but may not wish away the voices of Governor Wike and Fayose," the letter read. ThisNigeria reported that Governor Wike was conspired against by some "vociferous forces" within the party who claimed that he would be "uncontrollable" as the vice president. Meanwhile, Fayose, the PDP candidate in the just-concluded guber election in Ekiti, Otunba Olabisi Kolawole paid a visit to Wike in Port Harcourt on Thursday. This is following visits from Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi; Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed and his Ebonyi counterpart, Dave Umahi. https://thisnigeria.com/we-will-go-wherever-wike-goes-ekiti-pdp/ |
| Politics › Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed Visits Wike by WORDSENSEI(op): 4:14pm On Jun 22, 2022 |
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday, paid a visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike at Port Harcourt, Rivers State.https://thisnigeria.com/bauchi-gov-bala-mohammed-visits-wike/ 6 Likes 2 Shares
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| Crime › “call Buhari”, Nurse Holds Doctor Hostage At OAUTH (VIDEO) by WORDSENSEI(op): 12:37pm On Jun 21, 2022 |
A Senior nurse at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) on Tuesday locked up a doctor identified as Oluwatosin Bello over disposal of medical waste. In a video shared online, the nurse could be heard screaming on the top of her voice that she would not open the gate where she locked Dr Bello unless the latter disposes the medical waste used for a surgery. All pleas from other medical personnel fell on deaf ears as she insisted that she would not open the gate “even if President Muhammadu Buhari comes from Abuja.” The OAUTH association of Resident Doctors have commenced a warning strike over the incident. https://thisnigeria.com/video-call-buhari-nurse-holds-doctor-hostage-at-oauth/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfEJLtlDOLY/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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| Politics › Philip Aduda Emerges Senate Minority Leader by WORDSENSEI(op): 11:35am On Jun 21, 2022 |
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Philip Aduda has emerged the new Senate Minority Leader. This was conveyed in a letter signed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyawu and addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. He replaces Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe who defected to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Aduda was born in Karu, FCT Abuja. He attended Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada (1983–1987) and Kaduna Polytechnic (1987–1990) for his secondary education. Studying at the University of Jos (1990–1992) he gained a Diploma in Social works and social development. He was a Managing Director of Aduda Nigeria Limited from 1992 to 1995. At the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Abuja Campus (1993–1997) he gained a Higher Diploma in Public Administration. In 1996, Aduda ran as an independent and was elected a Councilor of Karu Ward, Abuja, and held various positions on the Abuja Municipal Area Council. He was elected as Member of the House of Representatives for AMAC/Bwara in Abuja (2003–2007), and was appointed Chairman, of the House committee on Federal Capital Territory, and member of other committees. He was re-elected to representing Bwari Area, Abuja in the House of Representatives in 2008. On 26 February 2019, he was re-elected for a third term into the Nigerian senate. Aduda won with the total vote of 263,055. https://thisnigeria.com/just-in-philip-aduda-emerges-senate-minority-leader/
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| Politics › Umahi Visits Wike In Port Harcourt by WORDSENSEI(op): 8:20am On Jun 19, 2022 |
Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer David Umahi on Saturday paid a visit to his Rivers State counterpart, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at his private residence in Port Harcourt. ThisNigeria reports that Umahi arrived on what he called “a friendly and brotherly” visit at 9pm. This visit makes it Umahi’s first meeting with Wike after the former dumped the PDP for the APC following an alleged dissatisfaction with the party. Wike and Umahi both contested the primaries of their respective parties. However, the Rivers Governor is regarded as a victim of intense “powerplay and gang up” by vociferous forces within his party after he was denied the vice presidential candidacy despite being the party’s favourite. He had been endorsed by the screening committee of the party but was passed over for Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. A source had told ThisNigeria that Okowa’s emergence as Atiku’s running mate was influenced by PDP Party Chair, Iyorchia Ayu amid a grand conspiracy by Northern Oligarchs and some ex-military chiefs, who believed that Wike “could not be controlled” if he got the slot. https://thisnigeria.com/umahi-visits-wike-in-port-harcourt/ Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, FNSE, FNATE meets with the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike on Saturday, June 18, 2022.https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02eUMb2tRWrMWdKMwZYN4VMLZAyEn4mtMFWwzbbhrygkpW8et18TCpngDZ4A2BjLWDl&id=100054156231218 23 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics › 2023: How Ayu Was Used To Stop Wike’s Emergence As Atiku’s Running Mate by WORDSENSEI(op): 12:00pm On Jun 17, 2022 |
That Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike was schemed out of emerging as the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, despite being the party's frontline choice, is well known to many Nigerians. A source who spoke with THISNIGERIA said that it was a "grand conspiracy" spearheaded by some political forces and clinically effected by the party's National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. "Atiku obviously did not want Wike to be his running mate, despite selling a dummy that he was open to the three candidates including Wike. For a long time, it was obvious there had been a no-love lost relationship between both men dating to 2018-2019 presidential primary in Port Harcourt where Wike backed Tambuwal. Atiku had never really liked Wike, but merely played politically expedient relationship with him. "There were other factors that conspired to deny Wike the No.2 ticket of the party; like the pervasive influence of some Northern Oligarchs and Feudals who were brainwashed to believe that Wike would be 'uncontrollable' as the country's Vice President. "Some retired Generals of Northern origin, including an ex-Military Intelligence Chief, were part of those that pressured Atiku not to pick Wike. According to them, power must not be given to someone who allegedly hates the North and could gain access to the number one office in the future. "They have had it in for Wike since he fought against the collection of his state's Value Added Tax (VAT) by the Federal Government and his belief that Nigeria must encourage states to harness their resources and generate revenues. "Also, the Northern Oligarchs believed that the Rivers Governor is allegedly 'anti-Muslim' due to the 'phantom demolition' of a mosque in Port Harcourt which had been refuted even by Northerners in the state. Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, Kayode Fayemi came and saw it was all silly propaganda," the source said. The source stated further that the Presidential Candidate set up the Screening Committee of notable party members, even when he had his mind zeroed in on Okowa "as a decoy" but also made Ayu, his long-time ally and associate to ensure that Okowa emerged as his running mate. "Ayu was doing Atiku's bidding but under the wraps," THISNIGERIA's impeccable source stated. "The Committee strongly believed that Wike would deliver more votes for the party compared to Okowa. Wike was the party's choice but he cannot be a puppet, which the powers-that-be do not like," the source added. https://thisnigeria.com/exclusive-atiku-jettisons-pdp-committee-report-picks-okowa-as-running-mate/ reported hours before the Vice Presidential Candidate screening exercise scheduled for Thursday, June 16, that Atiku had jettisoned the Committee's report to pick Okowa as his running mate for the 2023 Presidential election. https://thisnigeria.com/grand-conspiracy-how-ayu-was-used-to-stop-wikes-emergence-as-atikus-running-mate/
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| Politics › Atiku Jettisons PDP Committee Report, To Pick Okowa As Running Mate by WORDSENSEI(op): 3:18am On Jun 16, 2022 |
In a surprise move, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has picked Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election.https://thisnigeria.com/exclusive-atiku-jettisons-pdp-committee-report-picks-okowa-as-running-mate/ 2 Likes
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| Politics › 2023: Zoning Presidency To South Is Falsehood – APC Chairman by WORDSENSEI(op): 3:04pm On Jun 05, 2022 |
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdulahi Adamu has said that the 2023 presidency has not been zoned to any particular region. He stated that those "peddling the falsehood are doing so on their own peril." Adamu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on media, Muhammed Nata'ala Keffi, stressed that when the presidential aspirants met with the President Muhammadu Buhari, there was no time that he declared that the presidency was zoned to the South. Adamu stated further that the contest was still open to all the aspirants. He said: ''For clarity about zoning issue that is circulating all over social media is not true. It is fake, mischievous and misleading by unscrupulous elements that mean no well to this nation. "Mr. President stated that 'without prejudice to your qualifications, I urge all of you to hold consultations amongst yourselves and with the party, with a view to building a consensus in a manner that would help the party reduce the number of aspirants, bring up a formidable candidate and scale down the anxiety of party members.' "He also reminded the APC Governors of the need for the party to proceed to the 2023 presidential elections with strength, unity of purpose and to present a flag bearer who will give Nigerians a sense of hope and confidence, while insuring victory for our party and I extend a similar reminder to all of you distinguished aspirants. ''The president assured us that in the interest of the nation and the party, he would continue to provide effective leadership during the transition processes and ongoing consultations and until we successfully make the choice on the candidate that will fly the flag of our party for the presidential elections and make the party stronger, I seek your support in this all-important responsibility. ''The president assured us that in the interest of the nation and the party, he would continue to provide effective leadership during the transition processes and ongoing consultations and until we successfully make the choice on the candidate that will fly the flag of our party for the presidential elections and make the party stronger. I seek your support in this all-important responsibility.' ''From the above quotations from Mr. President's speech, nowhere was zoning mentioned. Therefore, we call on the public to disregard any information about the zoning of the presidential contest in any part country. What Mr. President wants is the interest of Nigerians. No more, no less. ''Whoever is more credible and can move Nigeria forward with sincerity of purpose and can be acceptable to Nigerians is welcome'', the statement read. https://thisnigeria.com/2023-zoning-presidency-to-south-is-falsehood-apc-chairman/
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| Politics › IPOB Has Been Attacking Our People Since 1992, Arewa Forum Claims by WORDSENSEI(op): 8:02am On May 28, 2022 |
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of attacking Northerners daily in the South East. A Chieftain of the forum, Alhaji Musa Saidu, said this in a statement in Abuja. Saidu also condemned the killing of a pregnant woman and her four children by unknown assailants in Anambra. “The Federal Government must take necessary action against IPOB, the situation is getting out of hand, many innocent people are being attacked daily by the group in South East “In fact we have documentary evidence on killings by IPOB across the South East from 1992 to date and most of the victims are our people, the security agencies are aware of this. “It is imperative for federal government to take action against the group. “We condemn in total, the cold blood murder of Fatima Jubril and her four children and we urge security agencies to go after the killers. “The lady was killed without any provocation. “We call on the Anambra government to pay compensation to her family and ensure that the killers are brought to book. “The federal government must also take necessary action against IPOB, the situation is getting out of hand, as such immediate action must be taken to prevent reprisal. “We commend Buhari for the verbal condemnation, but this is not enough, he must take necessary actions to stop reoccurring attacks on Northerners by IPOB. “The Arewa community in the South has lodged several complaints on persistent IPOB attacks on Northerners in South East without response. “We have reached out to the Northern Governors Forum, the Sultan of Sokoto and some eminent Northern elders, but the situation has continued unabated. “ We believed in the unity of this country , therefore, we appealing to our people to remain calm and law abiding,’’the statement read. https://thisnigeria.com/ipob-has-been-attacking-our-people-since-1992-arewa-forum-claims/
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| Politics › APC Postpones Presidential Primary To June 6-8 by WORDSENSEI(op): 7:47am On May 28, 2022 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its special convention for presidential primary to June 6-8. It was earlier scheduled for May 29-30 The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka made this known in a statement on Saturday. “This follows the Independent National Electoral Commission’s extension of deadline for the submission of list of candidates by political parties. “The APC hereby postpones its Special Convention for Presidential Primary from May 29 to 30 to Monday, June 6 to Wednesday June 8, 2022,” he said. Recall that political parties had earlier requested INEC to review the timelines for political party primaries provided in the timetable and schedule of activities for 2023 general elections. The parties had requested for 37 – 60 days extension of the timeline for primaries and the nomination of candidates. https://thisnigeria.com/just-in-apc-postpones-presidential-primary-to-june-6-8/
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| Politics › CBN Reacts To Emefiele’s Rumored Sack by WORDSENSEI(op): 7:23pm On May 25, 2022 |
The CBN says online media reports purporting the sacking of the bank’s governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, is untrue. Head of Corporate Communications at the CBN, Osita Nwanisiobi, made the rebuttal on Wednesday in Abuja when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Emefiele is currently out of the country on official assignment. Emefiele has been under public scrutiny since he declared interest to run for the presidency at the oncoming 2023 general elections. (NAN) https://thisnigeria.com/cbn-reacts-to-emefieles-rumored-sack/
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| Celebrities › Herbalist Claims Responsibility For Demolition Of Kpokpogri’s N700m Mansion by WORDSENSEI(op): 2:17pm On May 17, 2022 |
Celebrity herbalist, Ohiku Herbals has claimed “spiritual responsibility” for the demolition of Prince Joseph Kpokpogri’s N700m mansion in Abuja. She made the claim in an Instagram post on Tuesday. Sharing an old video of her threatening to deal with the Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh’s ex-lover, Ohiku wrote: “You all know me when it comes to supporting women I go all out. “I am doing this because an injury to one is an injury to all. Kpokpogri I have known you for a long time and I have so many of your clients trying to deal with you spiritually and we have been underground trying to nail you.” She added that the politician should expect more misfortunes to come his way. ThisNigeria reported that the Federal Capital Territory Administration had demolished Kpokpogri’s mansion, claiming that he had no government approval to erect the building on the land. https://thisnigeria.com/herbalist-responsibility-for-demolition-of-kpokpogris-n700m-mansion/ cc MissyB3, FynestBoi 1 Like
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| Politics › 2023: I Am Not Running For Presidency – Afdb Boss, Adesina by WORDSENSEI(op): 1:32pm On May 17, 2022 |
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that he will not contest in the 2023 presidential race. Adesina made the clarification in a statement on Tuesday. ThisNigeria reported that a group had purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) N100m nomination form for Adesina to contest for the presidency. The statement read: "I have been extremely humbled by several calls from Nigerians at home and abroad that I should consider running for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “I am very touched by all who have gone to a great extent, with such huge sacrifices of their own volition to consider me worthy to be proposed for potential consideration. “The coalition groups of youth, women, farmers, physically challenged and well-meaning Nigerians that have done this have expressed their genuine free will. “They also expressed their political right, freedom of expression and association for my consideration, with the interest of Nigeria at heart. “While I am deeply honoured, humbled and grateful for all the incredible goodwill, kindness and confidence, my current responsibilities at this time do not allow me to accept to be considered. “I remain fully engaged and committed to the mission that Nigeria, Africa and all the non-African shareholders of the AfDB have given me for Africa’s development." https://thisnigeria.com/2023-i-am-not-running-for-presidency-afdb-boss-adesina/
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| Crime › Lagos Police Seizes Several Motorcycles, Arrests 123 Riders In Lekki by WORDSENSEI(op): 6:14pm On May 16, 2022 |
UPDATE: The Lagos State Taskforce @Taskforce112 embarked on a serious clampdown on Okada Riders on the at lekki axis today, total number of 123 have been arrested so far. This Operation will continue tomorrow.https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/1526226309101375489?t=lAMvymgm9yL9EW5X1NApSw&s=19 38 Likes 4 Shares
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| Celebrities › Nkechi Does Not Change Underwear For Days, Ex-lover, Falegan Claims by WORDSENSEI(op): 9:27am On May 12, 2022 |
Opeyemi Falegan, ex-lover to Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has said that he did not tender an apology because he wants back the relationship. Falegan said this during an Instagram Live chat and said that he would never want the actress back because she lacked personal hygiene. ThisNigeria reported that the Politician had apologised to Nkechi during a Live chat with media personality, Daddy Freeze, saying he still loved her. Making a u-turn, Falegan said that he left the actress because of her “dirty habits.” “Why would I want her back? I apologised because I want bygones to be bygones. Why would I want her back? Are you serious? “I left for a different reason which is personal hygiene. You have to tell a woman to change her panties in three days? You have to remind a woman to brush her teeth and after the whole thing, everywhere is messed up. You want me to manage that? That’s not possible. “I even took you lingerie shopping. Did you wear any of them? Why? Personal hygiene. I cannot manage that. If you online inlaws are angry, go ahead and marry her,” he said. https://thisnigeria.com/nkechi-does-not-change-underwear-for-days-ex-lover-falegan-claims/ Cc Nex, Ijebabe 1 Like
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| Crime › Chrisland: Four Teachers Arraigned For Concealing Sex Tape Of 10-year-old by WORDSENSEI(op): 3:13pm On May 10, 2022 |
Three male and a female teacher of the Chrisland School Lagos, were on Tuesday docked in a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ court in Lagos for allegedly concealing a sex tape of a student. The police charged Oladotun Sotunde, 56; Elesho Tajudeen;32, Rhoda Olanipekun; 45, and Ajigboye Hammed, 41 with two counts of conspiracy and attempt to pervert justice. They however pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Police officer in charge of the Legal Department at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti, Mrs Yetunde Cardoso appeared with Mr Augustine Nwabuisi for the prosecution. Cardoso said that the defendants committed the offence on April 25, at Chrisland School, in Victoria Garden City, Idimu, Lagos. She said that the defendants were asked to chaperone the students to Dubai for a world school game. According to her, the students engaged in indecent sexual acts while on the trip and a 10-year-old student made a sex tape which the teachers conspired to conceal. She stated that the teachers allegedly obstructed the course of justice by hiding the indecent acts of the students’ sex video before it later went viral. The offence, she said, contravene the provisions of 411 and 97 (1) (3) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised). Section 97 provides seven years imprisonment for the offence of attempting to pervert justice while Section 411 provides two years for conspiracy. Chief Magistrate Adeola Adedayo, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of N300,000 each with three responsible sureties each in like sum. She held that the sureties must submit copies of their National Identification Number (NIN), and their Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) card. She further directed that one of the sureties must be a landowner, but all of them must be residing within the court’s jurisdiction and be gainfully employed with evidence of three years of tax payment to the Lagos State Government. Adebayo ruled that the case file be duplicated and sent to the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. She adjourned the case until June 13 for mention. (NAN) https://thisnigeria.com/chrisland-four-teachers-arraigned-for-concealing-sex-tape-of-10-year-old/
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| Politics › 2022 Pre-election Matters May Exceed 2019 If...- INEC by WORDSENSEI(op): 3:01pm On May 10, 2022 |
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu has expressed fears that 2022 pre-election matters may exceed that of 2019 if parties do not conduct their primaries in an orderly manner. Yakubu made this disclosure when he hosted representatives of political parties at the national ⁴of of the Commission in Maitama during its 2nd Quarterly meeting with political parties for the year 2022. He warned that political parties should endeavour to call their members to order as any attempt to usurp the function of the Commission will be punished for abuse of power, saying the Commission is committed to conducting transparent, free and credible elections where every member of the parties will heave a sigh of relief. He said: "As you conclude your primaries and prepare for the off-cycle and general elections, I urge you to ensure a transparent electioneering process devoid of acrimony and rancour. In doing so, fidelity to internal democracy is critical. Unfortunately, the number of litigations by aggrieved party members challenging the conduct of party primaries so far may exceed the 807 pre-election Court cases on the 2019 General Election in which the Commission was joined by litigants. " In addition, as we all know the security situation in the country is challenging enough. Do not wittingly or unwittingly compound the situation by the disruptive behaviour of your members and supporters during party primaries and general elections. "As we commence our second regular quarterly consultative meeting for this year, I want to reassure party leaders that while the Commission will remain firm in applying the law, we will continue to work with political parties as critical stakeholders in the best interest of our country", he stated. The INEC Chairman said this is the first since the Electoral Act 2022 came into force on Friday 25th February 2022 adding that it is the first time since the Commission released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election over two months ago on Saturday 26th February 2022. Perspectives for 2023, by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa He noted that already, all 18 political parties have forwarded the schedules of their primaries to the Commission, and some have commenced the process of choosing their candidates by conducting Ward and Local Government congresses. "The period earmarked for the conduct of primaries by political parties commenced on 4th April 2022 and will end 24 days from today i.e. 3rd June 2022. " Twice in the last two weeks, the Commission had cause to remind political parties of the necessity for strict compliance with the timelines for party primaries. I hereby reiterate the position of the Commission that there will be no review of the timelines. There are so many inter-related activities that are associated with the timelines which must be carried out. "Any review to extend the timeline for one activity will affect other activities and put unnecessary pressure on political parties and the Commission. This will ultimately result in more complications than what the extension seeks to achieve. Therefore, the Commission will not review the timelines. Working together, we should ensure fidelity to the timelines in conducting transparent and Democratic primaries for the purpose of electing candidates for the 1,491 constituencies for which elections will be held on 25th February and 11th March 2023. In the spirit of working together to comply with the requirements of the law, the Commission has prepared a document to guide political parties in the conduct of primaries and nomination of candidates for election, including a checklist of the documentation required for a successful nomination. The guide is among the documents contained in your folders for this meeting. Similarly, the Commission has prepared a calendar of party primaries for presidential, governorship, and national and state assembly seats based on the proposals submitted by political parties as of Friday 6th May 2022. This document is also contained in your folders for this meeting", he explained. https://thisnigeria.com/2022-pre-election-matters-may-exceed-2019-if-inec/
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| Crime › Nigeria Customs Service Reacts As Officer Slaps Gov. Okowa's Aide by WORDSENSEI(op): 4:15pm On May 09, 2022 |
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reacted to a viral video of its officer assaulting an aide to the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa. In the video, the officer could be seen wielding a weapon, daring the man identified as Samson Nwachukwu to take any action after slapping him. Reacting to the video in a statement issued on Monday, NCS vowed to sanction the officer for assaulting "an unarmed civilian." “The attention of the NCS has been drawn to a video making the rounds on social media. “In it, one of our officers was recorded assaulting an unarmed civilian. “This action took place on the Benin-Agbor Expressway at about 5.00 p.m. on May 7,” the statement added. Bomodi stated that the officer and other members of the team from FOU Zone ‘C’ “have since been withdrawn from patrol duties”. "The officers are currently under administrative investigation at the NCS Zonal Headquarters Zone ‘C’, Port Harcourt. "The officers were trained to carry out their duties with dignity and respect, and are expected to display decorum in all their conduct at all times. “Where they fail to carry out their brief as assigned, appropriate sanctions are applied to enforce discipline. “NCS would like to reassure the general public of its commitment to the welfare and safety of all citizens. “It frowns seriously at any act by its personnel capable of misrepresenting its corporate image. “We ask that all law-abiding persons go about their activities without fear of intimidation or harassment as we work assiduously to end this unwholesome incident,” the statement read. https://thisnigeria.com/nigeria-customs-service-reacts-as-officer-slaps-gov-okowas-aide/ cc: OAM4J, Mynd44
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| Politics › Yohanna Maigona: Wiebe Boer Denies Aspiring For Office Of Plateau Governor by WORDSENSEI(op): 3:18pm On May 09, 2022 |
The Chief Executive Officer of All-On, Wiebe Boer has debunked reports that he planned to contest for the seat of the Plateau State Governor.https://thisnigeria.com/plateau-2023-wiebe-boer-denies-gunning-for-office-of-governor/ 16 Likes 3 Shares
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| Education › UNILAG Students Protest As ASUU Extends Strike By Three Months by WORDSENSEI(op): 11:59am On May 09, 2022 |
Some aggrieved students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have taken to the entrance of the institution to protest the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Some of them could be seen bearing placards with “If you have money for election form, you can fund education; end ASUU strike now”. Meanwhile, ASUU on Monday announced the extension of the ongoing strike action by three months. In a statement issued by its president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU expressed “shock that public universities have remained closed for about three months while members of the political class were busy purchasing expression of interest and nomination forms worth several millions of Naira in preparations for 2023 elections.” See photos from the protest below: https://thisnigeria.com/photos-unilag-students-protest-as-ASUU-extends-strike-by-three-months/
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| Celebrities › No Matter The Pressure, I Will Not Make My First Wife Look Bad - Yul Edochie by WORDSENSEI(op): 1:45pm On May 04, 2022 |
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has said that he will never paint his first wife, Mary Edochie, in public, no matter the pressure. Edochie said this during an Instagram Live chat with music executive, Paul Okoye a.k.a PaulO. ThisNigeria reported that the presidential hopeful had come under fire after announcing his marriage to his second wife and colleague, Actress Judy Austin. Speaking about the backlash he received, the actor said that the public will not understand his reason for marrying a second wife. "Everybody shouting over my decision does not live in my house. They do not know what goes on in my house, and nor do they know the root of the issue. "I will rather take all the heat. They will not understand the reason for my decision. I understand that it is the love that my fans have for me that generated the outrage. "I will never make my wife, Mary, look bad, no matter the pressure. It is a family affair and everything is under control. As a leader, people will insult you. I believe God is preparing me for Aso Rock," he said. https://thisnigeria.com/no-matter-pressure-i-will-not-make-my-first-wife-look-bad-yul-edochie/
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| Politics › 2023: Jonathan Must Defect To APC To Return As President – Clergyman by WORDSENSEI(op): 5:52pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
The senior pastor of the Resurrected Assembly, Felix Aluko, has prophesied that former President Goodluck Jonathan will be returned as president if he defects to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) The clergyman made the prophetic declaration on Tuesday in Abuja. He stated that Jonathan’s “chapter in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had ended, adding that the former president will win if he contests in the 2023 presidential race. “The Lord has said that his (Jonathan’s) chapter in the PDP has been closed and a new chapter of his political journey has been opened, not in the PDP, but in APC. “That he has to align himself with the purpose and will of God for his life to be able to fulfil his presidential mandate. https://thisnigeria.com/2023-jonathan-must-defect-to-apc-to-return-as-president-clergyman/ “God allowed him to move out of the presidential seat for a purpose to be able to train him on the aspect of the things He wanted him to do. “Now that God is bringing him back, he will be able to fulfil that purpose. “God said that Jonathan should not listen to detractors but should move out from their crowd and follow His counsel. “That the finger of God is pointing at him to become the Nigerian president come 2023. “And that can only be fulfilled if he decides to follow the will of God and leave the political party where he is now, and move to the APC. “He should not be scared away from his divine mandate by public opinion. “God said to me that this is the set time for his return to Aso Rock and he should not let the opportunity slip away from his own hands,” he said.
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| Politics › APC Begins Sale Of Nomination Forms For 2023 Elections by WORDSENSEI(op): 5:43pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for aspirants seeking to be flagbearers in the 2023 General Elections. To flag off the exercise, the National Organizing Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu presented expression of interest, nomination forms and guidelines to the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong and Senator Ita Solomon Enang who are contesting the Plateau South Senatorial and Akwa Ibom State governorship election respectively. The Plateau Legacy Group led by Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi collected the expression of interest, nomination forms and guidelines on behalf of Governor Lalong. Accompanied by the National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka and the Deputy National Organizing Secretary, Nze Chidi Duru, Argungu assured aspirants of adequate forms, dispelling fears of hoarding. https://thisnigeria.com/just-in-apc-begins-sale-of-nomination-forms-for-2023-elections/
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| Crime › IPOB/ESN: Troops Arrest Four Gunmen, Discover Gory Pictures On Phones by WORDSENSEI(op): 5:19pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
The Nigerian Army says Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade have neutralised two gunmen of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo. The Army Director of Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu made this known in a statement on Tuesday. Nwachukwu said four gunmen were also apprehended during the shootout. "The gunmen were overpowered in a fierce gun battle along Orlu – Orsu Road in the state on Monday. "The troops came in contact with elements of IPOB/ESN while on routine patrol around the general area of Aluminium Company and All Saints Church. "The criminal elements opened fire and launched grenade attacks on the troops sighting the patrol team. “The vigilant troops responded with superior firepower neutralising two of the criminal elements, compelling others to flee in disarray. “In a hot pursuit that followed the encounter, troops arrested four of the fleeing gunmen and recovered one AK 47 rifle, two magazines, one Police grenade launcher, two Baofeng communication radios, five mobile phones, one IPOB Beret, two Motorcycles, four SIM cards, five wallets containing different ID cards, aphrodisiac, charms and the sum of N60,400. “Preliminary investigation on the suspects’ mobile phones revealed gory pictures and videos, depicting scenes of cold-blooded murders, corpses displayed in shrines and other heinous atrocities committed by the criminals,” he said https://thisnigeria.com/ipob-esn-troops-arrest-four-gunmen-discover-gory-pictures-on-phones/
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| Crime › NAPTIP Names New Destination For Human Trafficking by WORDSENSEI(op): 3:00pm On Apr 20, 2022 |
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has said that Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), had now become the destination of choice for victims of human trafficking. Nduka Nwanwenne, Zonal Commander, NAPTIP, Benin Zonal Command, made the disclosure on Wednesday, in Benin, at the commencement of a three-day sensitisation programme on human trafficking. Nwanwenne explained that against the norm where victims of human trafficking were transported by their traffickers by land to their destinations, victims were now air transported. “This is because the human traffickers have stepped up their game, and the destination of choice of victims of human trafficking was now Dubai. “Human Trafficking is not abating in the country, because traffickers make so much money from their victims so they take it as a business. “The traffickers are now also concentrating on rural areas for recruitment of their victims”, he said. The zonal commander also revealed that irregular migration was also been used as a ploy for human trafficking, such that its victims were being exploited for their organs. “There is now an increase in organ harvesting not just for money rituals, but also for transplants. “This is because the need for organs is higher than the supply”, he added. While noting that the issue of human trafficking was still on the front burner, Nwanwenne said that there was a need for partnership to end human trafficking. He said that baby sales/baby factory operations were part of human trafficking and that there was a need for concerted efforts to end human trafficking. “As security agencies, we must be alive to our duties. We must join hands with the government to fight the issue of human trafficking. I must also advise parents to stop putting pressure on their children to go and make money. “Parents should control themselves and give birth to only the number of children they can cater for,” he said. (NAN) https://thisnigeria.com/naptip-names-new-destination-for-human-trafficking/
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| Education › NECO Reschedules 2022 Common Entrance Examination by WORDSENSEI(op): 1:29pm On Apr 20, 2022 |
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has rescheduled the 2022 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) conducted for admission into Federal Unity Colleges. NECO Head Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez Sani made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday. The new date is May 7th, 2022. According to the statement, the examination was rescheduled to give states with low registration of candidates the opportunity to register their candidates for the examination. ”All candidates, parents, guardians and relevant stakeholders are therefore enjoined to take note of the new date for the examination. ”The registration of candidates will continue till the new date of the examination. “Candidates, parents and guardians are advised to download the new examination timetable from the council’s website: www.neco.gov.ng ,” the statement read. https://thisnigeria.com/just-in-neco-reschedules-2022-common-entrance-examination/
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| Culture › Re: When Women Seek To Trap Men With " Kayan Mata" by WORDSENSEI: 12:59pm On Jan 06, 2020 |
It's Jaaruma that's responsible for all that madness. |
| Politics › Re: Enough Death Sentences To Go Round by WORDSENSEI: 5:02pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
FrLukas:I was just kidding. They are just barking. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Enough Death Sentences To Go Round by WORDSENSEI: 3:25pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Samunique:Is it? Anything that would favour our leaders, they always ensure to bring it to fruition. I really hope it is, but these people are hell bent |
