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Boko Haram are recruiting many of our Children – Gov. Zulum
Governor Babagana Zulum has lamented that Boko Haram terrorists are recruiting youths in the state. While receiving a committee of members of the House Of Representatives at his office in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, the governor made it known that the ugly new trend is a result of the high rate of unemployment and the continued stay of able-bodied people in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps. “The only solution we have now is to ensure the safe return of our people to their homes in a dignified manner. If nothing is done believe me sincerely we shall face a very…
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A society where thugs are role models is bound to fail – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has expressed that a society that makes thugs role models is bound to failure. Speaking as a guest columnist on THISDAY, he expressed his sadness that in some places, miscreants are celebrated for the roles they play during elections. The former President reiterated that only electronic voting can rid African societies of electoral malpractices and violence. “I am also convinced that electronic voting will eliminate the worrisome issue of massive rigging and violence during elections because it will limit human presence during voting,” he said. He went further to state that periodic election is not only…
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Wike fulfills promise, gives Police N30M for apprehending Bobosky
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state ha sfulfilled his promise to the men of the rivers state police force after they apprehended a notorious criminal suspect known as Bobosky. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo presented the N30 million cheque to Police Commissioner Joseph Mukan on behalf of the Governor in Port Harcourt yesterday September 17. “Governor Wike will continue to stand by his words, as this is not the first time such redemption is occurring in the state. If we can recall when the governor made a promise over Don Wani, a criminal who disturbed the…
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Kogi Government writes US over alleged Electoral Fraud, protests its interference in Kogi’s political process
Kogi state Government has written to the United States over alleged electoral fraud and visa ban placed on politicians accused of masterminding electoral violence in the state. In a letter written by the Secretary to Kogi Goverment, Mrs Folashade Arike, it justified its win in the governorship election by pointing out that opposition parties failed to prove they won the election in all courts the case went through. The Kogi state government who noted that it is not challenging the visa ban in any way, however protested against US’ “collateral and unwarranted interference in its political and social processes.” Read…
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Go to your financial institutions and obtain a self-certification form – Buhari tells account owners
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government on Thursday, directed all account holders in all financial institutions which includes banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions to obtain, complete and submit Self–Certification Forms. This was according to a tweet shared via the verified Twitter account of the Government of Nigeria where it was made known that the forms are required by the relevant financial institutions to carry out due diligence procedures in line with the Income Tax Regulations 2019 Failure to adhere to this instruction the Government said will attract sanctions which may include monetary penalty or inability to operate the…
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Without thugs, APC will be beaten silly in Edo – Governor Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has commented on the upcoming governorship election in Edo state. The Rivers state Governor in an interview on African Independent Television (AIT) on Thursday September 17, alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is hoping to win the election by manipulating the result. Wike who is also the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council on Edo governorship election, stated that the APC “will be beaten silly in the governorship election” if there are no thugs spearheading electoral malpractices. He said; “The IG has said they will not give room to any thugs, to any miscreants, and it…
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Kingtblakhoc granted bail after being arrested for shooting porn movie in Osun shrine
Nigerian porn star, Kingtblakhoc and his crew members have been granted bail after being arrested for allegedly shooting a porn movie at the Osun Osogbo sacred grove, a UNESCO world heritage site and the abode of Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility. Kingtblakhoc was arrested alongside his crew members identified as Juliet Semion, Ahmed Olasunkanmi, Adeniran Eritosin and Tunde Jimoh, after some Osun worshippers filed a complaint of him bringing porn actors and actresses from Lagos to shoot a porn movie at the groove. They were charged to court for conduct likely to cause breach of peace and disrespect to traditional religion. Their action…
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Visa ban: Publish their names – Wike tells EU, UK
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the visa ban the United States slammed on some Nigerians involved in election rigging and violence. He called on them to publish the names of those involved On Monday, the US government sanctioned Nigerians found to have undermined the November 2019 governorship polls in Bayelsa and Kogi States. The UK has also warned that names of sponsors of violence in Edo and Ondo States will be added to the existing blacklist. In a statement on Thursday by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information, Wike commended the countries for their actions. “They should go…
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NTA and Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) signs MoU on return of the Village Headmaster TV drama series
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Management and Wale Adenuga Productions (WAP) Management has signed an MoU officially marking the beginning of a partnership aimed at bringing the iconic “The Village Headmaster” back to TV. The event took place at the NTA Headquarters in Abuja, and was attended by several top management of NTA including the Director General – Mallam Yakubu Ibn Mohammed, Executive Director, Marketing – Mallam Salihu A. Dembos, Executive Director, Production – Mr. Wole Coker, Director Marketing – Mallam Umar Abubakar Dembo, Secretary Legal Adviser – Barrister Theresa Nwanneri, and Head, Corporate Affairs – Mrs Mabel Moses; as well…
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Malami wants to shut down EFCC – Sagay reacts to new anti-corruption bill
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, PACAC, led by Prof. Itse Sagay, has vehemently kicked against the proposed bill for the amendment of the establishment Act of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami had disclosed that the Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved establishment of a new agency which will be saddled with proper coordination of all recovered looted assets. Reacting to this Sagay, in a statement on Wednesday, called on Nigerians and the National Assembly to reject the bill as the planned amendment was part of…
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FG approves establishment of new anti-corruption agency
Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has announced that the federal government has approved the establishment of a new anti-corruption agency in the country. He expressed that the new agency will be saddled with proper coordination of all recovered looted assets. This was reportedly approved during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Malami who doubles as the Attorney General of the Federation gave reason for the new development. The AGF expressed that assets recovered have been in the hands of several agencies and that better coordination will encourage international/overall coordination in recovering more looted…
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Rape: El-Rufai signs Castration bill
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has signed into law the castration bill for convicted rapists. The new State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020, stipulates surgical castration and removal of Fallopian tubes for any male or female found guilty of raping a child in the state. The state House of Assembly had recently amended Section 258 of the Penal Code Law No. 5 of Kaduna State 2017, with the following provisions “Whoever commits rape of a child below the age of fourteen (14) years shall on conviction, be punished with Surgical Castration and death. “Whoever has sexual intercourse with a…
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