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If we are forced to set up our Security Outfit, nobody can control it – Miyetti Allah
Miyetti Allah Kautel Hore socio-cultural organisation, has said that it may be pushed to set up its own security operation in the country, adding that if that happens, no one can control it. Its National President, Abdullahi Bodejo said this in an interview with sun as he said even the break up of Nigeria will not affect them. He lamented on the setup of series of security outfits which he termed illegal. “One group calls its own, Amotekun; another group calls its own Shege ka fasa”, declaring that he does not support anything illegal. “if the Fulani should set up…
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Saraki reveals conversation he had with Leah Sharibu’s Father.
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Friday contacted father of Leah Sharibu, the abducted Dapchi girl still in captivity of Boko Haram. Thursday marked the second year of Leah Sharibu in the captivity of the boko haram insurgents. Saraki in a post on Twitter disclosed that he reassured Leah Sharibu’s father on a phone call that his daughter will return home safely soon. Saraki wrote: “Earlier this evening, I spoke with Mr Nathan Sharibu to personally sympathize with him over the two-year ordeal his family has had to endure with the continued captivity of his daughter, Leah. I prayed with…
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FG has plans to digitalize Border management – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday, disclosed that the Federal government of Nigeria is working towards making management and control of land borders ICT driven for effective surveillance and intelligence gathering as the government would be partnering with Global Information and Communications Technology company, Huawei, to achieve this goal. According to him, the enviable performance and laudable antecedent of the ICT company has proven its capacity to handle projects of that magnitude. Aregbesola made this known while commissioning some projects donated by the company to Ogedengbe School of Science, Ilesa, Osun State, which include toilet, water supply and…
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We will give Herdsmen Bloodiest Retaliation – Biafra Group
The Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has condemned the recent killing of seven villagers in Delta State by suspected Fulani herdsmen whilst vowing to retaliate. It was reported that corpses of eight farmers, reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen at Uwheru in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, last Friday were recently exhumed by a search team made up of police personnel and representatives of the community for investigation. “This herders have infiltrated our communities and the only way we can force them to retreat is giving them a bloodiest fight back,” they said. “We were…
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Actress, Shan George appointed Chairman of Callywood Board in Cross River
Nollywood actress, Shan George has been appointed by the Governor of Cross river state as the chairman of Callywood Board, the movie body in Cross river State. The actress was all emotional as he woke up to the good news. She thanked Governor Ben Ayade for the honour bestowed on her by making her the chairperson of the movie body in her state. Sharing the good news, she wrote: I’m still in shock. I worked all night and went to bed at past 6am, I was sooooo tired, I crashed without having a bath or even wipe my face. I’m…
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Oluwo of Iwo suspended by Osun State Traditional Leaders.
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has been suspended for six months by the Osun State Traditional Rulers’ Council. The royal fathers at their emergency meeting held at the Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere, which was presided over by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, arrived at the decision to suspend the Oluwo. The monarch was suspended over his alleged attack on the Agbowu of Ogbagbaa, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo during a peace meeting to resolve a land tussle among monarchs on February 14th. The council also set up a committee headed by Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedotun, to…
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Mo Abudu becomes a Grandmother
Mo Abudu’s daughter, Temidayo has welcomed her first child, making the media mogul a grandmother. The Ebony Life TV CEO announced the good news on Instagram, writing: “21.02.20. I became a grandma today. Lord I bless you Temidayo got married to Adebola Makanjuola, the son of Billionaire and Chairman Caverton Helicopters, Aderemi Muyinudeen Makanjuola on the 1st July, 2019. Their wedding held in Los Angeles, California. Prior to that, they had their traditional wedding in March 2019.
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Christians hold Service in honour of Leah Sharibu in Abuja.
Some Christians and family members on Friday gathered at the capital city in Abuja to pray for Leah Sharibu and other victims in Boko Haram captivity. The service was held in commemoration of Leah’s two years in captivity. They also called on the government to as a matter of urgency do more to put an end to the often security situation in the country. Boko Haram invaded Government Girls Secondary School in Dapchi, Yobe State in February, 2018 where they abducted Leah Sharibu and hundred other schoolgirls. Weeks after the kidnap, the other girls were released while Leah was kept…
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Notorious Katsina Kidnapper killed by Police
The Katsina State Police Command have killed a notorious kidnapper, Abubakar Nayabale, arrested Tanimu Salisu his accomplice and rescued a victim in Kurfi Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman of the command, SP Gambo Isah, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday in Katsina. “On 17/02/2020 at about 15:00hrs, bandits numbering eight (8) on motorbikes, armed with AK 47 rifles, shooting sporadically, attacked Kumare village, Kurfi LGA of Katsina state and kidnapped one Yahaya Tella, m, aged 55yrs of the same address. Operation Puff Adder led by the DPO Kurfi in collaboration with Vigilante group swiftly responded to the…
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EFCC Staff Jailed for one year for stealing Exhibits.
A former staff of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Hussaini Abubakar has been handed a one year jail sentence with N150,000 option of fine after being found guilty of stealing exhibits. Abubakar was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the EFCC on a three-count charge bordering on stealing. The convict pleaded guilty to the charges as his defence counsel, M. M Suleiman pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy. He premised his prayer on grounds of Abubakar being a first time offender with no previous conviction record, an orphan, a married man, a father…
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Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas dies in Hotel Room in Abia
Nollywood actor, Frank Dallas is reportedly dead. He died on Wednesday February 19 in his hotel room in Abia State while attending a summit. In a statement released by the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN) PRO Monalisa Chinda-Coker, the President of the Guild, Mr. Emeja Rollas cancelled all official activities for three days to mourn the late actor. The statement read; ”With heart full of sorrow, we announce the sudden death of the immediate past National PRO of GNU, Frank Dallas Ebulukwu. “The National President of AGN, Ejezie Emeka Rollas has declared three days of National mourning and prayers accross…
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Lyon’s Deputy, Senator Degi-Eremienyo provides Proof of Unique Certificate
The ousted deputy governor-elect in Bayelsa State, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo has named three of his Primary School teachers who can confirm that he did not forge his certificates. He spoke to the press in Abuja on Thursday where he denied the allegation of Certificate forgery. Degi-Eremienyo further asked the police to vet his credentials, lamenting that the Supreme Court ruling had left him greatly traumatised and in distress. “Let me state that some of my primary school teachers are still alive: Chief Eredogiyo Watson, Chief Allen Obebe-Orukari and Susan Otiotio.” The Senator also stated that he attended secondary school: namely…
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