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Maina’s son, Faisal escapes to US through Niger – EFCC
Son of the former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, Faisal, has escaped to the United States of America (USA) after sneaking into the Niger Republic through one of the nation’s porous borders in Borno State. This was confirmed by a lawyer with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mohammed Abubakar, on Thursday at the resumed hearing in his money laundering trial before Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Faisal, who is being tried before the same judge with his father, went underground, the same way Maina did after they were granted bail.…
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There will be consequences if Northerners attack Southerners in the North – FFK Warns
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has warned against attack by Northerners on Southerners living in Northern Nigeria. He said this in reaction to a warning by former presidential candidate, Bashir Tofa on the consequences of the presidency not tackling the herdsmen-farmers crisis ravaging the country. Tofa described the attack on Northerners, especially Fulani people in some other parts of the country, as totally unacceptable.
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Herdsmen will stop killing Nigerians when Buhari loses his Job – Omokri
Former Presidential Spokesman, Reno Omokri has said that the only way armed herdsmen will stop killing Nigerians is if President Muhammadu Buhari is removed from office. Omokri in a tweet made this statement as he mourned the passing away of his personal assistant’s uncle, whom he alleged was killed by herdsmen despite paying the ransom demanded. “My PA’s uncle, Prince Eloniyo Abuda, who attended his dad’s burial at Fugar, Edo, was kidnapped by herdsmen. They demanded ₦14 million. It was paid. Today, we discovered his corpse. He is survived by a wife and 2 kids. How long Nigeria? How long?#HerdsmenTurningNigeriaToHell!,…
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2023 Elections: No doubt Nigerians will vote APC again – Uzodinma
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress will retain power at the 2023 elections. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Uzodinma noted that Nigerians would vote for the ruling party again in the 2023 general elections. “Giving the activities and achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari as the President of Nigeria, there is no doubt that Nigerians would vote APC again,” he said. “I don’t agree that after 2023 when President Muhammadu Buhari would no longer be the President of Nigeria that the APC would be weak, no.…
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People can live wherever they want- Governor El-Rufai condemns eviction notice for herdsmen
The Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned the series of eviction notices that have been handed to Fulani Herdsmen across the country. He described this as unlawful stating that every Nigerian has the constitutional right to reside wherever they chose to. Speaking in a statement, Governor El-Rufai called on state governors to take a firm stand before the situation degenerates into anarchy. He said; “The government of Kaduna State notes with grave concern, video clips circulating on social media platforms like WhatsApp in which citizens of a particular ethnicity are being massacred and their properties destroyed in parts of…
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When herdsman knows I have a gun, he won’t come close – Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has joined in the call for licensed arms for Nigerians in order to handle the security challenges facing the country, especially the incessant herdsmen/farmers crisis. The governor made this known on Wednesday while addressing newsmen in Makurdi the State capital. The governor who accused President Muhammadu Buhari of nepotism, said the Federal Government deliberately refused to caution the armed Fulani men against killing innocent Nigerians. He said he had once asked the Federal Government to grant him arm license, adding that “when an armed Fulani man is aware I have a gun, he would…
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Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Gumi, meets with over 500 bandits in Zamfara, appeals to them to repent (photos)
Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Dr. Ahmad Gumi, has met with some notorious bandits in Zamfara State and has appealed to them to repent and stop their nefarious activities. Zamfara state has recorded several attacks from bandits. Recall that after the Kankara school boys were abducted, they were moved to Zamfara state where the negotiation for their release took place before they were returned to Katsina state. Sahara Reporters reports that Sheik Gumi began his peace moves with visits to the hideouts of bandits terrorizing Zaria-Giwa roads as well as Birnin Gwari area in Kaduna State earlier in the year. Speaking during…
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Super Eagles players do not play with purpose anymore – Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa says
Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa has said the current Super Eagles players do not play with a purpose like before. Aghahowa stated this during a recent interview on ‘No Holds Barred’ on Brila FM with his former Super Eagles teammate, Ifeanyi Udeze. The former Nigerian international and Shakhtar Donetsk striker urged the current players to emulate ex-Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh, who always gave passes and created chances that resulted in goals. “We don’t play with purpose anymore,” he said. “We don’t have players who will give long pass to strikers just like the way Sunday Oliseh use to do. “All…
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Kidnappers kill US-based Edo prince after payment of N10m ransom
Kidnappers have killed an Atlanta, Georgia-based Nigerian man, Prince Eloniyo Dennis Abuda, after payment of N10m ransom to secure his release and that of other family members. The decomposing body of Abuda was found in a bush near the small town of Agbanikaka, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, February 2, four days after he was kidnapped. The businessman who came into the country for the Christmas celebration was abducted alongside some family members on Saturday, January 30, 2021, along the Benin-Akure road on his way to Lagos from Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government near Agbanikaka. A woman who was…
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”If you want peace to reign, Miyetti Allah must be arrested”- Benue state gov, Samuel Ortom, tells FG and Security agents
Benue state governor, Samuel Oryom, has said that for peace to reign across the country, the Federal government and security agencies need to get the leadership of Miyetti Allah arrested. Governor Ortom who spoke during a meeting in his state today February 3, said the members of the group have owned up to carrying out nefarious activities and wonders why the Federal government is yet to act. ”This country belongs to all of us and the presidency must act fast because time is going. From North West, North East, North Central, South West, South East, South South, there is general…
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Biden appoints Nigerian-Born, Enoh Titilayo Ebong as Acting Director of U.S Development Agency
US President, Joe Biden has appointed a Nigerian-born lawyer, Enoh Titilayo Ebong, as the acting director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). “The appointment meant a return to USTDA where from 2004 to 2019, Ms Ebong had served in a variety of roles, most recently as the Agency’s General Counsel, and Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer,” the USTDA posted on its website on Tuesday while announcing Ebong’s appointment. “As Acting Director, Ms. Ebong leads an agency that partners with the U.S. private sector to develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in emerging economies while supporting U.S.…
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“If you cannot provide security, allow Citizens to buy AK-47” – Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku, tells FG
Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has called on the Federal government to allow Nigerians carry licensed guns in order to defend themselves against criminal elements. He said this on Tuesday, February 2 when he received 15 local government chairmen of the state in his office who paid him a condolence visit after the burial of one of them who was kidnapped and subsequently killed by gunmen. Ishaku Expressed worry over the failed security system of the country. He however noted that citizens cannot just sit and do nothing while they wait for who dies next. He said; “The security…
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