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BREAKING: Gunmen attack Abolongo correctional facility in Oyo, set prisoners free
Suspected gunmen have attacked one of the facilities of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), in Oyo State. The Abolongo correctional facility was on Friday evening attacked by Gunmen who decided to set all the prisoners at the facility free during the attack. It was gathered that the attackers used grenades to gain access and set prisoners free. Spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in the state, Olanrewaju Anjorin confirmed the attack He said the senior officers of the agency were on their way to assess the level of damage. He said, “Yes. It has been confirmed that the attack…
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South-East won’t leave Nigeria for you – Ezeife tells Buhari
Former governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife has said that South-East won’t leave Nigeria because of President Muhammadu Buhari.Ezeife said Buhari had been trying to push the Igbos out of Nigeria, but they would not leave.Speaking during an address on Thursday night at a public presentation of three books on the revival of Igbo culture by the founder of a non-governmental organisation, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), Dame May Ikokwu, the former Governor accused the President of being responsible for the political tension in the Southeast.“We must be careful with ourselves, we Igbo people. If somebody is targeting to kill…
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Insecurity is Reducing. FG doing it’s best to Tackle Challenges – Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has expressed that the Government is doing it’s best to tackle insecurity as it is getting to it’s lowest in the country.Ndume spoke on Friday with journalists after the turbaning of Saliu Mustapha, an aspirant for the position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairmanship position, as the new Turaki of Ilorin.The senator expressed hope that the security challenges facing the country will be completely eliminated.“Insecurity is going down; it is not eliminated. Normally, this kind of a thing is not something that you will just say it is all over,” he said.The former Senate majority…
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EndSARS: Nnamdi Kanu hijacked protest, killed security agents, others – Malami alleges
The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on Friday alleged that embattled IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu hijacked the EndSARS protest.Malami disclosed that Kanu took advantage of the EndSARS protest last year to create mayhem that led to the death of security agents, burnt police stations, correctional centers, INEC offices, malls among othersHe made this known while addressing a press conference in his office. According to him: “As you are aware, Nnamdi Kanu, the self-acclaimed leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been at the center of a subversive campaign against the Nigerian State.“Despite the proscription of IPOB by…
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2023 elections may be disrupted without restructuring – John Nwodo
Former president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo has expressed fear of the 2023 presidential election being disrupted if the country is not restructured before then. In his speech at the 14th Anthony Cardinal Okogie Foundation (ACOF) annual lecture themed, ‘Whither Nigeria: Restructuring, Secession or Status Quo’, organised by Knights of St. John International and Ladies Auxiliary (KSJI), Nwodo expressed the need for restructuring to bring the required unity and development of the country. He alleged that the 1999 constitution is not a people centred document but a military imposition that gave the north undue advantages over other federating units in…
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Obiano signs anti-grazing bill into law, orders immediate enforcement
Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano has signed the anti-open grazing bill into law.He assented to the Cattle and Other Livestock Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Bill of Anambra State on Friday at the Governor’s Lodge in Anambra, Awka.Governor Obiano explained that the decision of the state government to outlaw the open grazing of cattle and other livestock was to enhance peace between the farmers and the herders in Anambra.He stated that the management of the crisis between farmers and herders has been a short-term measure and it has become necessary for the government to take decisive action.The governor stated that…
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FG Identifies alleged Sunday Igboho’s Sponsors, discloses how Millions were pumped into his Accounts
The Federal Government has identified the alleged sponsors of Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho.Attorney General Of The Federation And Minister Of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja on Friday.According to Malami, a committee set up by the Federal Government unravelled how Igboho got monies from 43 bank accounts, across nine banks.“The Federal Government has received the report on financers of Adeniyi Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a Sunday Igboho. The report revealed that Sunday Igboho is a Director and signatory to Adesun International Concept Limited registered on 23rd April, 2010.”“Adesun International Concept…
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2023: Atiku, Tambuwal have indicated interest in contesting Presidency, Says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has revealed that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, have indicated interest in contesting in the 2023 presidential election.He revealed this while speaking on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television.Makinde stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has “eminently qualified” personalities that can lead the country successfully adding that the only way of stopping the PDP in 2023 is by dividing the party, adding that the governors elected on the platform of the party understand the need for unity ahead of next general election.“I make bold to say that the…
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Nothing must stop Anambra governorship election, Buhari tells Service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Service Chiefs to ensure that the upcoming Anambra State Gubernatorial election is a peaceful one.The President said the order was necessary because his administration would not sit back and allow non-state actors to set the wrong precedence in the history of the nation’s electoral experience.National Security Adviser (NSA) Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno conveyed the Commander-in-Chiefs directive while briefing reporters on the outcome of yesterday’s National Security Council meeting at Presidential Villa, Abuja.According to the NSA, the President made it clear to heads of security agencies that his government must do everything necessary to give Anambra…
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Nnamdi Kanu shouldn’t be in detention, Justice Nyako carrying out govt’s instructions – Powerful, Ejimakor
Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court sent back pro-Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, to the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, despite his application to be moved to the Correctional Centre in Kuje.The Nigeria’s intelligence community had frowned against the demand to move Kanu to Kuje Prison from DSS custody.They warned that the motive to transfer Kanu may not be unconnected to a “planned” jail break by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN).An officer had said a grand plan of a massive attack on the Kuje Prison had…
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2023: Arewa youths endorse Tinubu, vow to help him succeed Buhari
A Northern group, Arewa Youth Alliance for 2023, has thrown its weight behind the presidential aspiration of APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The group noted that Tinubu was the best presidential material in 2023.According to the group’s coordinator, Hon Lawan Bello, Tinubu’s managerial skill, technical know-how, and national appeal puts him in the best position to rule Nigeria in 2023.Bello said the group would ensure that the former governor becomes president in 2023. He further urged all political parties in Nigeria to adopt Tinubu as the sole candidate for Nigeria. “APC leader has the capacity, national appeal, and technical…
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2023: Arewa youths endorse Tinubu, vow to help him succeed Buhari
A Northern group, Arewa Youth Alliance for 2023, has thrown its weight behind the presidential aspiration of APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The group noted that Tinubu was the best presidential material in 2023.According to the group’s coordinator, Hon Lawan Bello, Tinubu’s managerial skill, technical know-how, and national appeal puts him in the best position to rule Nigeria in 2023.Bello said the group would ensure that the former governor becomes president in 2023. He further urged all political parties in Nigeria to adopt Tinubu as the sole candidate for Nigeria. “APC leader has the capacity, national appeal, and technical…
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