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*ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJA*
*MONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020*

1. Fellow Nigerians
2. In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory to stay at home for an initial period of fourteen days starting from Monday, 30th March 2020.
3. Many State Governments also introduced similar restrictions.
4. As your democratically elected leaders, we made this very difficult decision knowing fully well it will severely disrupt your livelihoods and bring undue hardship to you, your loved ones and your communities.
5. However, such sacrifices are needed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our country. They were necessary to save lives.
6. Our objective was, and still remains, to contain the spread of the Coronavirus and to provide space, time and resources for an aggressive and collective action.
7. The level of compliance to the COVID-19 guidelines issued has been generally good across the country. I wish to thank you all most sincerely for the great sacrifice you are making for each other at this critical time.
8. I will take this opportunity to recognise the massive support from our traditional rulers, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) during this pandemic.
9. I also acknowledge the support and contributions received from public spirited individuals, the business community and our international partners and friends.
10. I must also thank the media houses, celebrities and other public figures for the great work they are doing in sensitizing our citizens on hygienic practices, social distancing and issues associated with social gatherings.
11. As a result of the overwhelming support and cooperation received, we were able to achieve a lot during these 14 days of initial lockdown.
12. We implemented comprehensive public health measures that intensified our case identification, testing, isolation and contact tracing capabilities.
13. To date, we have identified 92% of all identified contacts while doubling the number of testing laboratories in the country and raising our testing capacity to 1,500 tests per day.
14. We also trained over 7,000 Healthcare workers on infection prevention and control while deploying NCDC teams to 19 states of the federation.
15. Lagos and Abuja today have the capacity to admit some 1,000 patients each across several treatment centres.
16. Many State Governments have also made provisions for isolation wards and treatment centres. We will also build similar centers near our airports and land borders.
17. Using our resources and those provided through donations, we will adequately equip and man these centres in the coming weeks. Already, health care workers across all the treatment centers have been provided with the personal protective equipment that they need to safely carry out the care they provide.
18. Our hope and prayers are that we do not have to use all these centres. But we will be ready for all eventualities.
19. At this point, I must recognise the incredible work being done by our healthcare workers and volunteers across the country especially in frontline areas of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
20. You are our heroes and as a nation, we will forever remain grateful for your sacrifice during this very difficult time. More measures to motivate our health care workers are being introduced which we will announce in the coming weeks.
21. As a nation, we are on the right track to win the fight against COVID-19.
22. However, I remain concerned about the increase in number of confirmed cases and deaths being reported across the world and in Nigeria specifically.
23. On 30th March 2020, when we started our lockdown in conforming with medical and scientific advice, the total number of confirmed cases across the world was over 780,000.
24. Yesterday, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases globally was over one million, eight hundred and fifty thousand. This figure is more than double in two weeks!
25. In the last fourteen days alone, over 70,000 people have died due to this disease.
26. In the same period, we have seen the health system of even the most developed nations being overwhelmed by this virus.
27. Here in Nigeria, we had 131 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 12 States on 30th March 2020. We had two fatalities then.
28. This morning, Nigeria had 323 confirmed cases in twenty States. Unfortunately we now have ten fatalities. Lagos State remains the center and accounts for 54% of the confirmed cases in Nigeria. When combined with the FCT, the two locations represent over 71% of the confirmed cases in Nigeria.
29. Most of our efforts will continue to focus in these two locations.
30. Majority of the confirmed cases in Lagos and the FCT are individuals with recent international travel history or those that came into contact with returnees from international trips.
31. By closing our airports and land borders and putting strict conditions for seaport activities, we have reduced the impact of external factors on our country. However, the increase in the number of States with positive cases is alarming.
32. The National Centre for Disease Control has informed me that, a large proportion of new infections are now occurring in our communities, through person-to-person contacts. So we must pay attention to the danger of close contact between person to person.
33. At this point, I will remind all Nigerians to continue to take responsibility for the recommended measures to prevent transmission, including maintaining physical distancing, good personal hygiene and staying at home.
34. In addition, I have signed the Quarantine Order in this regard and additional regulations to provide clarity in respect of the control measures for the COVID-19 pandemic which will be released soon.
35. The public health response to COVID-19 is built on our ability to detect, test and admit cases as well as trace all their contacts. While I note some appreciable progress, we can achieve a lot more.
36. Today, the cessation of movement, physical distancing measures and the prohibition of mass gatherings remain the most efficient and effective way of reducing the transmission of the virus. By sustaining these measures, combined with extensive testing and contact tracing, we can take control and limit the spread of the disease.
37. Our approach to the virus remains in 2 steps - First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners.
38. With this in mind and having carefully considered the briefings and Report from the Presidential Task Force and the various options offered, it has become necessary to extend the current restriction of movement in Lagos and Ogun States as well as the FCT for another 14 days effective from 11:59 pm on Monday, 13th of April, 2020. I am therefore once again asking you all to work with Government in this fight.
39. This is not a joke. It is a matter of life and death. Mosques in Makkah and Madina have been closed. The Pope celebrated Mass on an empty St. Peter’s Square. The famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris held Easter Mass with less than 10 people. India, Italy and France are in complete lockdown. Other countries are in the process of following suit. We can not be lax.
40. The previously issued guidelines on exempted services shall remain.
41. This is a difficult decision to take, but I am convinced that this is the right decision. The evidence is clear.
42. The repercussions of any premature end to the lockdown action are unimaginable.
43. We must not lose the gains achieved thus far. We must not allow a rapid increase in community transmission. We must endure a little longer.
44. I will therefore take this opportunity to urge you all to notify the relevant authorities if you or your loved ones develop any symptoms. I will also ask our health care professionals to redouble their efforts to identify all suspected cases, bring them into care and prevent transmission to others.
45. No country can afford the full impact of a sustained restriction of movement on its economy. I am fully aware of the great difficulties experienced especially by those who earn a daily wage such as traders, dayworkers, artisans and manual workers.
46. For this group, their sustenance depends on their ability to go out. Their livelihoods depend on them mingling with others and about seeking work. But despite these realities we must not change the restrictions.
47. In the past two weeks, we announced palliative measures such as food distribution, cash transfers and loans repayment waivers to ease the pains of our restrictive policies during this difficult time. These palliatives will be sustained.
48. I have also directed that the current social register be expanded from 2.6 million households to 3.6 million households in the next two weeks. This means we will support an additional one million homes with our social investment programs. A technical committee is working on this and will submit a report to me by the end of this week.
49. The Security Agencies have risen to the challenges posed by this unprecedented situation with gallantry and I commend them. I urge them to continue to maintain utmost vigilance, firmness as well as restraint in enforcing the restriction orders while not neglecting statutory security responsibilities.
50. Fellow Nigerians, follow the instructions on social distancing. The irresponsibility of the few can lead to the death of the many. Your freedom ends where other people’s rights begin.
51. The response of our State Governors has been particularly impressive, especially in aligning their policies and actions to those of the Federal Government.
52. In the coming weeks, I want to assure you that the Federal Government, through the Presidential Task Force, will do whatever it takes to support you in this very difficult period. I have no doubt that, by working together and carefully following the rules, we shall get over this pandemic.
53. I must also thank the Legislative arm of Government for all its support and donations in this very difficult period. This collaboration is critical to the short and long-term success of all the measures that we have instituted in response to the pandemic.
54. As a result of this pandemic, the world as we know it has changed. The way we interact with each other, conduct our businesses and trade, travel, educate our children and earn our livelihoods will be different.
55. To ensure our economy adapts to this new reality, I am directing the Ministers of Industry, Trade and Investment, Communication and Digital Economy, Science and Technology, Transportation, Aviation, Interior, Health, Works and Housing, Labour and Employment and Education to jointly develop a comprehensive policy for a “Nigerian economy functioning with COVID-19”.
56. The Ministers will be supported by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council and Economic Sustainability Committee in executing this mandate.
57. I am also directing the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, the National Security Adviser, the Vice Chairman, National Food Security Council and the Chairman, Presidential Fertiliser Initiative to work with the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to ensure the impact of this pandemic on our 2020 farming season is minimized.
58. Finally, I want to thank the members of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 for all their hard work so far. Indeed, the patriotism shown in your work is exemplary and highly commendable.
59. Fellow Nigerians, I have no doubt that by working together and carefully following the rules, we shall get over this pandemic and emerge stronger in the end.
60. I thank you all for listening and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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SPEECH OF MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC SUNDAY 29TH MARCH, 2020


1. Fellow Nigerians,

2. From the first signs that Coronavirus, or COVID-19 was turning into an epidemic and was officially declared a world-wide emergency, the Federal Government started planning preventive, containment and curative measures in the event the disease hits Nigeria.

3. The whole instruments of government are now mobilized to confront what has now become both a health emergency and an economic crisis.

4. Nigeria, unfortunately, confirmed its first case on 27th February 2020. Since then, we have seen the number of confirmed cases rise slowly.

5. By the morning of March 29th, 2020, the total confirmed cases within Nigeria had risen to ninety-seven.

6. Regrettably, we also had our first fatality, a former employee of PPMC, who died on 23rd March 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very difficult time. We also pray for quick recovery for those infected and undergoing treatment.

7. As of today, COVID-19 has no cure. Scientists around the world are working very hard to develop a vaccine.

8. We are in touch with these institutions as they work towards a solution that will be certified by international and local medical authorities within the shortest possible time.

9. For now, the best and most efficient way to avoid getting infected is through regular hygienic and sanitary practices as well as social distancing.

10. As individuals, we remain the greatest weapon to fight this pandemic. By washing our hands regularly with clean water and soap, disinfecting frequently used surfaces and areas, coughing into a tissue or elbow and strictly adhering to infection prevention control measures in health facilities, we can contain this virus.

11. Since the outbreak was reported in China, our Government has been monitoring the situation closely and studying the various responses adopted by other countries.

12. Indeed, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was one of ten global health leaders invited by the World Health Organisation to visit China and understudy their response approach. I am personally very proud of Dr Ihekweazu for doing this on behalf of all Nigerians.


13. Since his return, the NCDC has been implementing numerous strategies and programs in Nigeria to ensure that the adverse impact of this virus on our country is minimized. We ask all Nigerians to support the work the Federal Ministry of Health and NCDC are doing, led by the Presidential Task Force.

14. Although we have adopted strategies used globally, our implementation programs have been tailored to reflect our local realities.

15. In Nigeria, we are taking a two step approach.

16. First, to protect the lives of our fellow Nigerians and residents living here and second, to preserve the livelihoods of workers and business owners to ensure their families get through this very difficult time in dignity and with hope and peace of mind.

17. To date, we have introduced healthcare measures, border security, fiscal and monetary policies in our response. We shall continue to do so as the situation unfolds.

18. Some of these measures will surely cause major inconveniences to many citizens. But these are sacrifices we should all be willing and ready to make for the greater good of our country.

19. In Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19, there is no such thing as an overreaction or an under reaction. It is all about the right reaction by the right agencies and trained experts.

20. Accordingly, as a Government, we will continue to rely on guidance of our medical professionals and experts at the Ministry of Health, NCDC and other relevant agencies through this difficult time.

21. I therefore urge all citizens to adhere to their guidelines as they are released from time to time.

22. As we are all aware, Lagos and Abuja have the majority of confirmed cases in Nigeria. Our focus therefore remains to urgently and drastically contain these cases, and to support other states and regions in the best way we can.

23. This is why we provided an initial intervention of fifteen billion Naira (N15b) to support the national response as we fight to contain and control the spread.

24. We also created a Presidential Task Force (PTF) to develop a workable National Response Strategy that is being reviewed on a daily basis as the requirements change. This strategy takes international best practices but adopts them to suit our unique local circumstances.

25. Our goal is to ensure all States have the right support and manpower to respond immediately.

26. So far, in Lagos and Abuja, we have recruited hundreds of adhoc staff to man our call centers and support our tracing and testing efforts.



27. I also requested, through the Nigeria Governors Forum, for all State Governments to nominate Doctors and Nurses who will be trained by the NCDC and Lagos State Government on tactical and operational response to the virus in case it spreads to other states.

28. This training will also include medical representatives from our armed forces, paramilitary and security and intelligence agencies.

29. As a nation, our response must be guided, systematic and professional. There is a need for consistency across the nation. All inconsistencies in policy guidelines between Federal and State agencies will be eliminated.

30. As I mentioned earlier, as at this morning we had ninety-seven confirmed cases. Majority of these are in Lagos and Abuja. All the confirmed cases are getting the necessary medical care.

31. Our agencies are currently working hard to identify cases and people these patients have been in contact with.

32. The few confirmed cases outside Lagos and Abuja are linked to persons who have travelled from these centres.

33. We are therefore working to ensure such inter state and intercity movements are restricted to prevent further spread.




34. Based on the advice of the Federal Ministry of Health and the NCDC, I am directing the cessation of all movements in Lagos and the FCT for an initial period of 14 days with effect from 11pm on Monday, 30th March 2020. This restriction will also apply to Ogun State due to its close proximity to Lagos and the high traffic between the two States.

35. All citizens in these areas are to stay in their homes. Travel to or from other states should be postponed. All businesses and offices within these locations should be fully closed during this period.

36. The Governors of Lagos and Ogun States as well as the Minister of the FCT have been notified. Furthermore, heads of security and intelligence agencies have also been briefed.

37. We will use this containment period to identify, trace and isolate all individuals that have come into contact with confirmed cases. We will ensure the treatment of confirmed cases while restricting further spread to other States.

38. This order does not apply to hospitals and all related medical establishments as well as organizations in health care related manufacturing and distribution.

39. Furthermore, commercial establishments such as;
a. food processing, distribution and retail companies;
b. petroleum distribution and retail entities,
c. power generation, transmission and distribution companies; and
d. private security companies are also exempted.

40. Although these establishments are exempted, access will be restricted and monitored.

41. Workers in telecommunication companies, broadcasters, print and electronic media staff who can prove they are unable to work from home are also exempted.

42. All seaports in Lagos shall remain operational in accordance with the guidelines I issued earlier. Vehicles and drivers conveying essential cargoes from these Ports to other parts of the country will be screened thoroughly before departure by the Ports Health Authority.

43. Furthermore, all vehicles conveying food and other essential humanitarian items into these locations from other parts of the country will also be screened thoroughly before they are allowed to enter these restricted areas.

44. Accordingly, the Hon. Minister of Health is hereby directed to redeploy all Port Health Authority employees previously stationed in the Lagos and Abuja Airports to key roads that serve as entry and exit points to these restricted zones.

45. Movements of all passenger aircraft, both commercial and private jets, are hereby suspended. Special permits will be issued on a needs basis.

46. We are fully aware that such measures will cause much hardship and inconvenience to many citizens. But this is a matter of life and death, if we look at the dreadful daily toll of deaths in Italy, France and Spain.

47. However, we must all see this as our national and patriotic duty to control and contain the spread of this virus. I will therefore ask all of us affected by this order to put aside our personal comfort to safeguard ourselves and fellow human beings. This common enemy can only be controlled if we all come together and obey scientific and medical advice.

48. As we remain ready to enforce these measures, we should see this as our individual contribution in the war against COVID-19. Many other countries have taken far stricter measures in a bid to control the spread of the virus with positive results.

49. For residents of satellite and commuter towns and communities around Lagos and Abuja whose livelihoods will surely be affected by some of these restrictive measures, we shall deploy relief materials to ease their pains in the coming weeks.

50. Furthermore, although schools are closed, I have instructed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development to work with State Governments in developing a strategy on how to sustain the school feeding program during this period without compromising our social distancing policies. The Minister will be contacting the affected States and agree on detailed next steps.


51. Furthermore, I have directed that a three month repayment moratorium for all TraderMoni, MarketMoni and FarmerMoni loans be implemented with immediate effect.


52. I have also directed that a similar moratorium be given to all Federal Government funded loans issued by the Bank of Industry, Bank of Agriculture and the Nigeria Export Import Bank.

53. For on-lending facilities using capital from international and multilateral development partners, I have directed our development financial institutions to engage these development partners and negotiate concessions to ease the pains of the borrowers.

54. For the most vulnerable in our society, I have directed that the conditional cash transfers for the next two months be paid immediately. Our Internally displaced persons will also receive two months of food rations in the coming weeks.

55. We also call on all Nigerians to take personal responsibility to support those who are vulnerable within their communities, helping them with whatever they may need.

56. As we all pray for the best possible outcome, we shall continue planning for all eventualities.


57. This is why I directed that all Federal Government Stadia, Pilgrims camps and other facilities be converted to isolation centers and makeshift hospitals.

58. My fellow Nigerians, as a Government, we will avail all necessary resources to support the response and recovery. We remain committed to do whatever it takes to confront COVID-19 in our country.

59. We are very grateful to see the emerging support of the private sector and individuals to the response as well as our development partners.

60. At this point, I will ask that all contributions and donations be coordinated and centralized to ensure efficient and impactful spending. The Presidential Task Force remains the central coordinating body on the COVID-19 response.

61. I want to assure you all that Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies with a role to play in the outbreak response are working hard to bring this virus under control.

62. Every nation in the world is challenged at this time. But we have seen countries where citizens have come together to reduce the spread of the virus.

63. I will therefore implore you again to strictly comply with the guidelines issued and also do your bit to support Government and the most vulnerable in your communities.


64. I will take this opportunity to thank all our public health workforce, health care workers, port health authorities and other essential staff on the frontlines of the response for their dedication and commitment. You are true heroes.

65. I thank you all for listening. May God continue to bless and protect us all.


President Muhammadu Buhari
29th March 2020.

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BREAKING: 4-year-old Baby Reportedly Buried Alive In A Church In Osun (Photo)
March 5, 2020
BREAKING: 4-year-old Baby Reportedly Buried Alive In A Church In Osun (Photo)
It was a sad moment and heartbroken incident that led to the shutting of a Church by the Ikirun Police Area Command where a 4-year-old baby girl was allegedly buried alive in Ikirun, Osun State, OsunReporters News gathered.

According to a source, the Ikirun Police Area Command has exhumed the body of the victim for autopsy and arrested the Pastor of the Church identified as Ogundapo Lere of Christ Gospel Apostolic Church located at Orita gbona, palace area in Ikirin.

An eyewitness told OsunReporters Correspondent that the DPO, Sani Hassan, ordered his men to exhume the corpse from the Church premises for autopsy.

During OsunReporters Correspondent’s visit to the Church, the Church building was surrounded by a team of policemen with their patrol vehicle who blocked the entrance of the Church to prevent people from going in and coming out of the premises, while the Police Area Command, Ekoende road in Ikirun confirmed the incident.

THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL DEPLOYS A NEW ELECTRONIC MEANS OF DETECTING EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE (COLLUSION CASES)

OBJECTIVE TESTS

1. INTRODUCTION

(1) Since it is not possible for WAEC inspectors to visit all schools/centres to inspect the conduct of all examination papers, due to the geographical spread of examination centres across the country, many malpractice cases such as collusion are perpetrated during examinations.

(2) A high number of collusion cases are usually detected by examiners during the marking of Essay Scripts.

(3) There are schools/centres where almost all the candidates score very high marks in objective tests, but very low marks in the theory papers, and this has been of great concern to the Council.

(4) Collusion cases in Objective Papers previously went undetected because of lack of known technologies to detect malpractice in objective tests.

(5) A new software tool, Item Differentia Profile, is now available to detect collusion cases in objective tests.

2. DEPLOYMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL INSTRUMENT (ITEM DIFFERENTIA PROFILE FOR THE DETECTION OF COLLUSION CASES IN OBJECTIVE TEST)

WAEC through its commitment to combatting examination malpractice, consistent innovation deployment of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in its operations, has deployed a software application for detecting cases of collusion (malpractice) among candidates during the conduct of Objective tests.

The new technological solution is capable of detecting most of the collusion cases that take place during the conduct of objective tests in WASSC examinations, and to report on the candidateswho were implicated, using the charge sheets, that are electronically generated by the computer.

Candidates and other stakeholders are hereby informed about this new development, so thatthey would be advised to desist from examination malpractice forthwith because ignorancewill not be accepted as an excuse for any reported breach. Please be guided accordingly.

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THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL DEPLOYS A NEW ELECTRONIC MEANS OF DETECTING EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE (COLLUSION CASES)
OBJECTIVE TESTS
1. INTRODUCTION
(1) Since it is not possible for WAEC inspectors to visit all schools/centres to inspect the conduct of all examination papers, due to the geographical spread of examination centres across the country, many malpractice cases such as collusion are perpetrated during examinations.
(2) A high number of collusion cases are usually detected by examiners during the marking of Essay Scripts.
(3) There are schools/centres where almost all the candidates score very high marks in objective tests, but very low marks in the theory papers, and this has been of great concern to the Council.
(4) Collusion cases in Objective Papers previously went undetected because of lack of known technologies to detect malpractice in objective tests.
(5) A new software tool, Item Differentia Profile, is now available to detect collusion cases in objective tests.
2. DEPLOYMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL INSTRUMENT (ITEM DIFFERENTIA PROFILE FOR THE DETECTION OF COLLUSION CASES IN OBJECTIVE TEST)
WAEC through its commitment to combatting examination malpractice, consistent innovation deployment of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in its operations, has deployed a software application for detecting cases of collusion (malpractice) among candidates during the conduct of Objective tests.
The new technological solution is capable of detecting most of the collusion cases that take place during the conduct of objective tests in WASSC examinations, and to report on the candidateswho were implicated, using the charge sheets, that are electronically generated by the computer.
Candidates and other stakeholders are hereby informed about this new development, so thatthey would be advised to desist from examination malpractice forthwith because ignorancewill not be accepted as an excuse for any reported breach. Please be guided accordingly.

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Court remands Offa Poly lecturer in prison over employment scam
October 29, 2019
Questions to ask before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin[b][/b]

Kwara state High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday remanded a lecturer with the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Ilyas AbdulWasiu for alleged employment scam.

Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) also arraigned the lecturer for alleged offence of obtaining money under false pretence.

Mustapha, who is a lecturer in the department of Accounting in the Polytechnic was dragged before the court on a-nine count charge.

EFCC argued that the lecturer had at different times in 2019 defrauded many job seekers, majorly couples under a false pretence of helping them to secure employment at the institution.

The count reads: “That you Mustapha Ilyas Abdulwasiu between June and July 2018 at Offa, within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court with intent to defraud obtained the sum of #600,000.00 (Six hundred thousand naira) from one Amubiaya Raphael Oluwafemi by false pretence that you were in charge of employment at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa and obtained the money for the purpose of securing employment for the said Amubiaya Raphael Oluwafemi and his wife, Amubiaya Remi Janet which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act, No. 14, 2006.

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“That you, Mustapha Ilyas Abdulwasiu between December, 2018 and February 2019 at Offa within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court with intent to defraud obtained the sum of #550,000.00 (Five hundred and fifty thousand naira) from one Mustapha Kabir by false pretence that you were in charge of Employment at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa and you obtained the money for the purpose of securing employment for the said Mustapha Kabir and his wife, Jimoh Ganiyatu which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act, No 14 , 2006”

The 36 years lecturer “pleaded not guilty” to the offences.

Prosecuting counsel, A.A Adebayo told the court that “considering the plea of the defendant, we humbly apply for a trial date to enable the prosecution to prove its case, we also pray your Lordship to remand the accused Person in prison custody, these are my humble application my Lord ”

But defence counsel, M. O Balogun in his response said “we shall not be opposing the application seeking for adjournment to enable the prosecution to open its case, but however, we urge your lordship to allow us making an oral application for the bail of the defendant, on the grounds that I was just been served with the charge this morning”

In his ruling, Justice Sikiru Oyinloye ordered the accused lecturer be remanded in Mandala Prison pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.

He also ordered the defence counsel to file the bail application and adjourned the hearing till November 7th, 2019.

Court remands Offa Poly lecturer in prison over employment scam
October 29, 2019
Questions to ask before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin



Kwara state High Court sitting in Ilorin on Tuesday remanded a lecturer with the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Ilyas AbdulWasiu for alleged employment scam.

Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) also arraigned the lecturer for alleged offence of obtaining money under false pretence.

Mustapha, who is a lecturer in the department of Accounting in the Polytechnic was dragged before the court on a-nine count charge.

EFCC argued that the lecturer had at different times in 2019 defrauded many job seekers, majorly couples under a false pretence of helping them to secure employment at the institution.

The count reads: “That you Mustapha Ilyas Abdulwasiu between June and July 2018 at Offa, within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court with intent to defraud obtained the sum of #600,000.00 (Six hundred thousand naira) from one Amubiaya Raphael Oluwafemi by false pretence that you were in charge of employment at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa and obtained the money for the purpose of securing employment for the said Amubiaya Raphael Oluwafemi and his wife, Amubiaya Remi Janet which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act, No. 14, 2006.

Read Also; Kwara governor mourns ex-Offa Poly Rector Kawu
“That you, Mustapha Ilyas Abdulwasiu between December, 2018 and February 2019 at Offa within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court with intent to defraud obtained the sum of #550,000.00 (Five hundred and fifty thousand naira) from one Mustapha Kabir by false pretence that you were in charge of Employment at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa and you obtained the money for the purpose of securing employment for the said Mustapha Kabir and his wife, Jimoh Ganiyatu which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act, No 14 , 2006”

The 36 years lecturer “pleaded not guilty” to the offences.

Prosecuting counsel, A.A Adebayo told the court that “considering the plea of the defendant, we humbly apply for a trial date to enable the prosecution to prove its case, we also pray your Lordship to remand the accused Person in prison custody, these are my humble application my Lord ”

But defence counsel, M. O Balogun in his response said “we shall not be opposing the application seeking for adjournment to enable the prosecution to open its case, but however, we urge your lordship to allow us making an oral application for the bail of the defendant, on the grounds that I was just been served with the charge this morning”

In his ruling, Justice Sikiru Oyinloye ordered the accused lecturer be remanded in Mandala Prison pending the hearing and determination of his bail application.

He also ordered the defence counsel to file the bail application and adjourned the hearing till November 7th, 2019.[b][/b]

Haaaa, I can now see the reason why my true caller app crash yesterday


Naaa waaaaaa oooooooo

amaniro:
Their speech is usually written by someone else intelligence.

Thank God that PRESIDENT MUHAMMAD BUHARI delivered speech during world during world economic forum

NOTE: It is not all the president that present deliver a speech but our Nigeria President was recognized to delivered a speech

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stephenduru:
A man took to Facebook to share photos from a burial ceremony he attended in Benin,Edo State.According to him,the victim was buried in a helicopter shaped coffin.

See photos below

cc; Lalasticlala,mynd44

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2019/03/man-buried-in-helicopter-shaped-coffin.html

Termite food

*JINNS ARE COWARDS DON'T BE SCARED OF THEM*

Allah says *"and He created the jinn and mankind only to worship Him"*
The jinns see us but we do not see them because Allah has made a membrane in the eyes of humans so that we do not see them because if we see them we might die of fear or become blind because of the shock. Their sight is really terrifying .

They always live around us and there are 3 types of them :
➖ *Al-ifrit* this ones have the ability to transfer things from one country to another and they are used by witches and sorcerers.

➖ *Alkhabal* these are the freaks of the jinn and they disturb man such as wearing their clothes, epilepsy and so on.

➖ *Ghilan* They appear in form of man,cat, dog, donkey, or any animal.

*Generally* :- All of them are weak and they flee when they hear *Surat Yassin, mu'awwadhatain (falaq and Nas), or suratul baqarah.*

*Therefore* I advise you my dear brothers and sisters;

1.� *When you* change your clothes say Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem, so that they don't see your unclothedness.

2. � *When you* sleep,make an ablution, sleep on your right side and read the Mu'awadhatain because the jinn will sleep over you and suffocate you and also make you have nightmares just to bother you.

3. �Beware of planting pins or nails in the puppets or dolls for they live there. If you disturb them, they will revenge on you, *be in a state of ablution all the time*.

4. � *Do not* speak loudly in the middle of the night because you can upset them and they deliberately hurt you in silence, *Ladies avoid raising your voice at all times*

5. � *Do not* cry alone because your jinn becomes sad on your sadness and they wait to hug you so your body temperature goes high, *be patient and be strong Allah is in control of all your affairs*.

6. �You should Mention Allah when throwing something and jumping from a high place because there might be a jinn sleeping and you disturb or you land on them and they can revenge on you *Hasbunallahu wani'imal wakeel*.

7. � *Don't pour* hot water in the toilet unless you say the dua for entering the toilet *Allahuma inni audhu bika minal khubuthi wal khabaaith*
Because toilets are their favorite place to stay.

8. �If you feel your ears whistling without a cause or illness and you can smell fire, know that a jinn is standing in front of you *maintain remembrance of Allah*.

9. �If you see an animal and you get scared or you try to scare it but doesnt respond, know that its a jinn, *Maintain your steps and redevelope your confidence*.

10. � *Dont stand* undressed in front of a mirror or look at yourself since a jinn can fall in love with you and will try to mingle with you and end up hurting anyone who approaches you *especially ladies please my sisters be conscious enough*.

Don't be scared. *Always remember Allah for they melt when Allah is mentioned just like metal that melts in the fire.*
May Allah continue to guide our affairs protect our faith bless all our generation ameen.

*� SUCCESSFUL MUSLIM FAMILY �*
https://www.facebook.com/successfulmuslimfamily

*Kindly Forward to everyone*
*Thank you and God bless as you share.* �����

NIGERIANS ARE FUNNY OOO....��

BETWEEN ATIKU AND THE ELECTION TRIBUNAL.

Tribunal : Atiku, did you win your own polling unit?

ATIKU: No my lord.

Tribunal : Did you win the polling unit in your village Jada, Adamawa State?

Atiku: No my lord.

Tribunal : Did your godfather (Obj) win his polling unit?

Atiku : No my lord.

Tribunal : Did your financier (IBB) win his polling unit?

Atiku: No my lord.

Tribunal : Did your spokesman ( Buba Galadima) win his polling unit?

Atiku : No my lord.

Tribunal : Did one of your strongest backers ( Kwankwanso) win his polling unit?

Atiku : No my lord.

Tribunal: In all honesty, do you think votes in any of these aforementioned polling units were rigged, since you and these mighty men were present there?

Atiku : No my lord.

Tribunal : So why did you bring us here?
Do you think we came here to play?
You couldn't win your polling unit, the one in your village and you are crying that you won the election?

If you couldn't win the election in polling units, where you are so sure , how then can you claim to have won in other units far from you?

In fact, you just wasted our time.
Please, you have no case.

Atiku: Thank you my lord. Am sorry. Just that they told me I will win and forced me to initiate the court case.

Tribunal : Who told you and who forced you?

Atiku: My lord. It is all these Prophets and men of God, including Secondus and others.

Tribunal : OK, go and meet them and collect your money. Haba, can't you just use your head?
If you or your supporters believe that you and all your gladiators lost their polling units and yet won the elections, then something must be wrong somewhere.
This is why our education is going bad, because simple logic our children cannot put together.

Tribunal : CASE STRUCK OUT...No case submission..
All rise..���.

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lacemose:
The Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye has been pictured today hawking on the street, he claims that because it is Buhari's time

see photos...

Source: https://www.musictori.com/2019/03/senator-dino-melaye-pictured-hawking-on.html

cc: lalasticlala, mynd44

Someone should tell him that he should not hawk where monkey will chop his banana. If he try it hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

*NEWS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 3RD MARCH 2019.*



*PUNCH*


Local shipowners to lift government cargoes

Refineries post N114.3bn loss in 11 months

I go the extra mile, maintain positive attitude Segun Afolabi

Gas flare commercialisation to boost GDP by $1bn Derefaka

Make money from cryptocurrency

Tackling unemployment through entrepreneurship

Alleged N2bn fraud weakened investor confidence Power regulator

Examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence on people

Nigerias oil-dependent economy not sustainable, experts warn

While pleading to be spared, gunmen rained bullets on Jeffrey Uncle of slain Delta PDP member

Avoid high tension power lines, EKEDC warns

Our leaders must do enough to bridge North/South dichotomy Shekarau

BMW, Daimler to jointly produce self-driving cars

Downstream oil sector in need of complete deregulation Analysts

OPEC oil output drops to four-year low

Emirates to begin daily Dubai-Abuja flight

Uber upgrades injury protection for Nigerias driver-partners

ABX, SAHCO plan 800 tonnes daily agro export

CFAO considers assembling King Long buses in Nigeria

MSMEs represent 96 per cent of businesses in Nigeria DG SMEDAN

Buharis victory: Atiku to seek tribunals order for a rerun, sets up legal team

DPP adopts YPP gov candidate

Okorochas suspension: Imo APC demands Oshiomholes resignation


*VANGUARD*


Igbo Ora: The 'World Capital of Twins

Gunmen kill 6, injure 8 in Kaduna

Guber polls: There can't be an upset in Delta ' Majemite

Photos: Osinbajo holds consultations with Tinubu, Ambode, Fashola, Sanwo-olu,

I'll not disappoint you Buhari tells Nigerian youths, women

Afenifere, Ohanaeze, Northern Elders, N-Delta Forum reject Buhari's re-election

Polls: Akponana hails INEC over conduct of credible elections

Group holds posthumous birthday for Okumagba 1

Aggrieved PDP members threaten to boycott Delta guber polls

RBM Convener congratulates Buhari on his re-election

Crashed NCAT aircraft burnt by armed bandits

We will meet Atiku in court ' Oshiomhole

Why PDP presidential candidate won't drop legal challenge to Buhari's victory 'Spokesperson

After delivering Ogun for Buhari, l will win governorship poll by landslide ' Akinlade, APM candidate

Tinubu's influence on Fashola, Ambode was positive, my case won't be different ' Sanwo-Olu

IMO: Where bandwagon effect may not work

Saraki: Kwara PDP 'll Emerge victorious in governorship, assembly polls

Polls: Atiku made no demands of Buhari ' PDP

PDP : A week of political solitude

Amosun my mentor, not my godfather ' Akinlade

After PMB's victory, it's now To Your Tents O' Israel for APC guber candidates

KWARA: Saraki at the precipice, Abdulrazaq sails on

Aiteo puts Nembe Creek fire under control with no lives lost


*THE NATION*


2019 Presidential Elections Predictions: We were largely right

EFCC Arrests Atikus son-in-law Babalele

Lawan, Goje, Ndume, Adamu battle for Senate Presidency

Governorship Polls: How states will vote

30 killed in fresh Zamfara carnage

SUZZIE ODENIYI: I wanted to be a police detective in Ireland

At the threshold of history

ODION IGHALO: I WONT STOP PLAYING UNTIL

The humbling Buhari victory

Polls: Kidnapped APC candidate still in captivity

Buharis victory an end to tyranny, says Afenifere

Stop plot to rig next elections, Ohuhu elders, youths urge Buhari

Guber polls: Worries over violence in Imo

Has INEC grown, or has it grown

Igbos didt consider implications of not voting Buhari -Moghalu

Guber polls: Worries over violence in Kwara

Message to elders of Imo, speak out!

Enugu guber and Ugwuanyis wind of victory

Sanwo-Olus victory in Lagos assured on March 9 Olokoba

ANITA NANA OKURIBIDO: Women have 7-point agenda for new government

ALEX OZONE: Why I dont work with female artistes

TV consumers now have a choice

Itel Mobile fetes couples


*THISDAY*


Despite Revenue Boom, Nigerias Debt Burden Mounts

Glo New Products Rollout and Anthony Joshua as Brand Promoter

Markers of Feb. 23 Elections

Will Keyamo, Ambode Make Buharis Cabinet

Akinlades Agenda for Ogun

Amosun and the Peoples Verdict

Enugu Guber and Ugwuanyis Wind of Victory

Those Who Will Not Return to Ninth Senate

Peaceful Elections In The FCT

Error on The Certificate of Return

Going Forward or Backward

Lukaku Brace Lifts United, Lloris Saves Spurs in Derby Draw

Yobo Backs Eagles for 2019 AFCON Glory

Trophy Launches 5-a-side Tournament

El Clasico Live on GOtv Max Today

Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital Expands Range of Services in Nigeria

Suspected Bandits Kill 29 in Zamfara Attack

How Not to Tell the Yakubu Story

The Road to Next Level
For Atiku, the Battle Has Just Begun

The Violence Is Reprehensible!

To What End is Their Suspension

Wike's Second Term Bid a Fait Accompli


*THE SUN*


Suspension: Blame Oshiomhole not me for APC's failure in S'East ' Okechukwu

Southern Kaduna threatens to dump PDP for APC

Buhari's victory affirmation of Nigerians' confidence ' Majekodunmi

Total Confederation Cup: Rangers positive Etoile will fall in Enugu

Middlesbrough seeks Mikel's stay beyond 2018/2019 season

Guber Polls: Enugu residents assure Ugwuanyi of massive votes, support

Campaign organization commends Buhari

Ahead Seychelles, Egypt ties: Rohr hints at ex Arsenal striker, Akpom

Bulls beat Hawks in third-highest scoring game in NBA history

Buhari's victory good for Nigeria ' Group

Joshua vs Miller: Miller visualizes Joshua's fall

Buhari's 2nd term: How president can run inclusive govt among zones

Presidential poll: Atiku's tough path to legal battle

U-23 AFCON qualifiers: NFF descends on age cheats

Plateau: APC chieftain escape assassination, bullet hits wife

Milestone! Roger Federer joins century club

Biya congratulates Buhari on re-election

Actor Femi Adebayo: Day Eagles made me cry

How God saved me from helicopter crash ' Osinbajo

NOUN no longer second class varsity, says VC

NLC set to shut down Ogun state on Tuesday

PATRICIA signs 14 new brand ambassadors

Okereke, aide to ex-Biafran leader, is dead


*DAILY TRUST*


Real reasons Ganduje, Gaidam, Masari failed to deliver promised votes

Saraki's 8th Senate of controversies

What a relief for Nigerians!

Cross River Guber: A clash of titans

2019 elections: How the mighty fell

17,000 students enrol in Open University new session

Open University matriculates 17,000 students for 2019 Academic Session

No Corps member died during the presidential / NASS election ' NYSC

Army embarks on 'Show of Force' in Akwa Ibom ahead of election

Trump-Kim summit's collapse exposes the risks of one-to-one diplomacy

Islamic State faces final territorial defeat in Eastern Syria battle

Report: 13 dead after car ploughs into minibuses in South Africa

Comedian front-runner in Ukraine's Presidential race

Russian Nobel Prize winner for physics Alferov dies age 88

Pakistan hands back captured Indian pilot

Working long hours linked to depression in women ' Study

Brain response to mom's voice differs in kids with autism

Crying, therapeutic in managing stress, Expert says

Four fingers for decree four

Buhari's re-election will guarantee refinery revamping ' NNPC

Ten years after, El-Amin, Abuja Rubicon mull over reviving Majekodunmi Cup

Gauntlet Polo Jackpot: Pilot Wins Whitney Cup, Pockets $125,000

I want my son to play for Nigeria ' Akwuegbu tells NFF


*TRIBUNE*


JUST IN: Gunmen kill six, injure eight in Kaduna

PANDEF, NEF, Afenifere, Ohanaeze, MBF back Atiku's moves to challenge Buhari at tribunal

BREAKING: Oyo gov election: Coalition parties adopt Makinde

Presidential election: Uzoukwu heads Atiku's legal team

PDP may hijack NASS leadership, Nabena raises alarm

I supported Buhari's re-election,because I foresaw his victory ' Obiano

Presidential elections: Atiku made no demands of Buhari ' PDP

Southern Kaduna: A vicious cycle of violence and death

Dangote makes a $17bn bid for immortality

How Rivers turned bloody on election day

Expectations high as race for 2019 NPL begins

In Seyi Makinde, Oyo'll have a departure from executive arrogance 'Oduyoye

Of Ag CJN, NJC rule and court order A different perspective

My bond with the people of Ogun 'Akinlade

When not to compromise as a Christian

What I want to do with 'Dangote'' Burna Boy

Davido battles Taylor Swift, others for 2019 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

Smoking, violence limit artistes' breakthrough 'Taye Currency

Adekunle Gold's Before You Wake Up rekindles love

Bimbo Ademoye in sizzling romance with Phlex

LCCI says FG's wheat policy may trigger trade war, high cost of bread


*LEADERSHIP*


Plateau: Appeal Tribunal Orders Hearing Of LG Poll Petition

Polls: Monarch Urges Youths To Shun Violence

Why INEC Must Plug The Loopholes

Bomai Welcome On Board

UK Unveils 30M Investment Package For Africa

MultiChoice Launches Special BBNaija Pop-Up Channel On DStv, GOtv

ECOWAS Observer Mission Commends INEC Over 2019 Election

Cities Alliance Offers $50,000 Grants To Nigerian Tech Startups

Queen Moremi Musical Back On Easter

Cities Alliance Offers $50,000 Grants To Nigerian Tech Startups

Queen Violet Emerges Winner Face Of Omambala Nigeria

ExxonMobil Adds 4.5 Billion Oil Equivalent To Reserves In 2018

ExxonMobil Adds 4.5 Billion Oil Equivalent To Reserves In 2018

Meek Mill To Visit Nigeria Soon

Thriving Gas Projects That Will Regenerate Nigeria's Economic Landscape

Atiku Alleges EFCC Arrest Of Son-in-law

World Leaders Congratulate PMB On His Re-election

Thugs Invade Progress FM In Gombe

IOM, FG Repatriates 330 illegal Migrants From Libya

Fire Incident Claims 6 In Kano

We Are Remobilising For Nsima Ekere ' Ita Enang

PMB Deserves More Than 2m Votes From Borno

Katsina Guber: 16 Parties To Field Consensus Candidate


*BLUE PRINT*


El-clasico: Again, Barcelona beat Real in 4 days, near another La Liga title

Atiku confirms arrest of campaign's finance director by EFCC, vows to 'fight on

Election fallout: Atiku inaugurates legal squad, EFCC grills campaign's finance director

Women must be drivers of own destiny ' Farida

Fear grips residents as gunmen invade Zamfara, kill 30

PDP: We insist on People's mandate, Atiku never made demands from Buhari

Breaking: Manchester United, City dig deep, truimph over Southampton, Bournemouth at EPL

Breaking: Federer wins 100th ATP title in Dubai

IBB hails Buhari's re-election, wants Atiku to support incumbent President

2018/2019 academic session: 17, 000 Students gain admission, matriculate at NOUN

Heavyweight clash: Fury calls out Khan

In Anambra, first ever female Chief Judge emerges

Breaking ' EPL: Tottenham hold Arsenal, rescue point at Wembley

Title: Federer one win away from lifting 100th career title

Algeria: Protest rocks Algiers over President's 5th term bid at 81

PDP planning 'another coup' on NASS leadership, Nabena alerts Buhari

Ifeanyi Ubah's seat and gathering of vultures

INEC's supplementary presidential poll a medicine after death -Frank

Electoral violence: Attah Igala heaps curses on perpetrators, sponsors

Police reverses PCRRU to Complaint Response Unit

Deliver me from IKEDC
Nigerian women storm Abuja, beg Atiku to accept defeat

Second term: Akwa Ibom ex-deputy gov congratulates Buhari


*BUSINESSDAY*


Ibom Air will be professionally managed to ensure profitability

Beverly Naya: Not just an actress

The Nigerian beauty industry is worth N500bn

Advantages of food fortification with vitamins and minerals

Buhari and the deflation of a famed letter-writer

How 9mobile is tapping good customer relations on path to rebound

Eggheads from the Ivory Towers: When competence bows to filthy lucre

5 top tips for new buyers
GE Healthcare collaborates with NSIA to advance early cancer detection in Nigeria

NSE organises fixed income trading workshop for dealing members

realmedia:
Photos of President Buhari’s beautiful granddaughters by his second daughter, Hajia Hadiza Bello

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hajia Hadiza Buhari-Bello is pictured recently with her beautiful daughters.

More photos below...

via > https://onecornergizt..com/2019/03/photos-of-president-buharis-beautiful.html

Can I get the last one as my partner for life. See how she was beautiful.

Asshurbanipall:
https://twitter.com/daily_trust/status/1101016930960461825?s=19


Knocks as Iju-Abeokuta free train service halts
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Next Level for the progress of Nigeria

festacman:
It is a grand conspiracy involving many elites resident in Lagos, former loyalists and current insiders. Money is not a problem as this is the priority project of many currently saddened PDP heavyweights across Nigeria. I don't trust even Musiliu Obanikoro in all of these. PDP polling agents will be wired with body cameras. Supreme Court Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour is waiting in the wings. They are not going to take prisoners in this battle!

Tinubu should not rely on the so-called Government Advisory Council anymore. It is time to activate the "Streetwise Tinubu Mode" that made him survive Obasanjo's onslaught. Time go back to trenches and fight this battle with his antenna fully extended on. Bode George and PDP must not take over Lagos.

Once this is over and done with, 2023 battle will be easier because unlike Ambode, Sanwoolu will surely impress to win the hearts of Lagosians.

Nice one