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Iniubong Umoren’s killer is not dead- Akwa Ibom police commissioner says
The Commissioner for Police in Akwa Ibom state, Andrew Amiengheme, has countered reports that Mr. Uduak Ezekiel Akpan, the suspected killer of job seeker, Miss Iniubong Umoren, committed suicide in police custody. There were Reports that 20-year-old Akpan, who allegedly lured Miss Umoren with a job offer and subsequently raped and killed her, had committed suicide with his trousers tied to a metal after having his meal. Dismissing the report, the state police boss in an interview with The Nation, said ”It is not true that Uduak Akpan has committed suicide. The suspect is in our custody. Maybe he committed…
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Buhari’s son-in-law, two others declared wanted over $65 million alleged fraud
Gimba Kumo, a son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari and two others have been declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC for alleged $65million fraud. Mr Kumo, who is a former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, married Buhari’’s daughter, in 2016 According to a statement signed by ICPC spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, he urged Nigerians with information about the whereabouts of the wanted persons to report to ICPC Headquarters Abuja, any of the ICPC State Offices or the nearest police station. “The persons whose pictures appear above, Mr Tarry Rufus, Mr Gimba…
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Restructure your state before calling for restructuring at federal level – Lawan knocks Governors
Ahmad Lawan, Senate President, has cautioned Governors calling for restructuring of the country. Lawan, who spoke to State House correspondents on Thursday, said although he was not against those calling for restructuring, elected officials must not be among those advocating such. He said state governors must ensure that they restructure their respective states first before calling for restructuring at the federal level. “The call for secession or the call for restructuring, many are genuine calls even though I never believe that someone who is calling for secession means well or is a misguided person, he said “But I believe that…
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NASS yet to see a reason to impeach Buhari — Senator
The Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Fatai Buhari, has said the National Assembly is yet to see a reason to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. He said there is a process for impeaching a president The senator stated this when he paid a Sallah visit to a former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, said there is a process for impeaching a president. Senator Buhari’s submission is coming a day after Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf (APC Taraba) and chairman of senate committee on special duties said impeaching President Buhari would not end insecurity in the country. Senator Buhari further asked…
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Most APC governors rode on Buhari’s back to power, we’re not going to sit & have people denigrate him – Gov AbdulRazaq
Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has warned against denigration of President Muhammadu Buhari over challenges the country is facing. The Kwara state Governor who spoke in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital at the distribution of Ramadan gift tagged ‘Baba for all’ to the vulnerable, physically challenged, widows and less privileged across the 16 local government areas of the state, insisted that Buhari has been working and has done exceedingly well. Describing the President as an “effective manager of resources”, the Kwara state Governor alleged that there was mismanagement of resources when there was lots of money in the country. He also claimed that before Buhari came…
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Marcelo is axed from the Real Madrid squad ‘after a bust-up with boss, Zidane
Marcelo has reportedly been axed from Real Madrid’s squad following an argument with boss Zinedine Zidane over his tactics and team selections. The Brazilian left-back had grown increasingly frustrated with his manager after being relegated to a backup role with Ferland Mendy often the preferred left-back option. With Ferland Mendy currently out for the remainder of the season, Marcelo was to be in line to start the crucial match at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes. According to Goal, Marcelo had an argument with manager Zinedine Zidane over his tactics and team selections and has been left off the squad list for…
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What is left for a common man? – Actor Walter Anga asks as he reacts to rising cost of living
Actor Walter Anga is worried about the rising cost of living in the country and has taken to his social media to express his displeasure. Pointing out that the price of sachet water has risen to N20, Walter wondered what is left the common man in the country to consume. His post reads ”A sachet of pure water is now #20…What is left for a common man? When he can’t afford to buy 2k units for electricity in a month talkless of him paying his house rent @150k annually and minimum wage is #30k. Time dey come when the poor will feed from the…
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Transgender woman, ‘Iconic Facce’ is jailed for 15 years for robbing a bank of $4,800 to pay for cosmetic surgery
A transgender woman has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing a Mississippi bank to pay for her plastic surgery in Mexico. The woman, who calls herself Iconic Facce, robbed BancorpSouth in Gulfport on February 22, 2019, after approaching a teller before telling her you have ‘one minute’ to hand over cash ‘or die’. According to reports, she made away with $4,800 and used the money to fly to Mexico where she used it to fluff up her cheeks, perfect her pout and thin out her nose. When she returned to the U.S. on March 30, she tried to…
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We must make Nigeria the envy of other Countries – Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has said that Nigeria must be made an envy of other countries. This was contained in a statement to mark the Eid al-Fitr celebration on Thursday. He said that though the COVID-19 pandemic and insecurity may have affected the Muslim festival, Nigerians have been given an opportunity to reflect on “the awesomeness of God.” He further stated that the challenges affecting the country are a test of patience and self-sacrifice. “The COVID-19 pandemic which continues to ravage parts of the globe, including Nigeria, as well as the threat of insecurity in different parts of the…
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Buhari can’t ignore call for dialogue, restructuring, Northern Governors support us – Akeredolu
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has expressed confidence that President Muhammadu Buhari will consider demands by the nation on the issue of restructuring especially the demand for a national dialogue and the establishment of state police. He made this comment during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday night. Akeredolu stated that it is highly unlikely that the presidency will ignore the southern governors. He said: “Getting a presidential buy-in might be some cause for concern, but 17 governors from the south… I believe that whatever we have said should be given some weight, it must be something that…
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200 level student of Ondo University commits suicide
A 200-level female student in the Department of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Feranmi Fasunle Omowumi, has reportedly committed suicide. According to the Nation, Fasunle drank poisonous substances believed to be sniper and died this morning after being taken to several hospitals. She however did not leave any suicide note to indicate the reason for her actions. Some students attributed her actions to heartbreak but a friend who refused to say her name said the late Fasunle was not into any relationship. Confirming the incident, the spokesman of the institution, Victor Akinpelumi, said the management sympathizes with…
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Insecurity: We are working very hard, I hope Nigerians will understand – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed that his administration is working hard to tackle insecurity confronting the nation and he hopes Nigerians understand. He made this known while speaking to journalists at the State House shortly after observing the Eid prayer, marking the end of the Ramadan fast on Thursday. President Buhari stated that the menace of bandits and kidnappers will be addressed to ensure that the nation’s food security is not threatened. “With the resources and manpower available to us, we are working very hard. We are hoping Nigerians will understand the problem. Nigerians know at what stage we came…
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