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Court suspends Hushpuppi’s trial
The trial of Ramon Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chambers orders of Judge Otis Wright released on September 23, revealed that the jury trial will continue by 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2021. Hushpuppi had pleaded not guilty to the four-count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering conspiracies, international money laundering and engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified unlawful activity. If convicted, the Instagram big boy might spend the next 20 years in the U.S federal prison.
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Naira Marley cancels EndSARS Protest, gives Police one Week to see changes
Naira Marley has cancelled the EndSARS protest that was set to hold today, October 6 and he has also given the police force one week to take prompt action. Naira Marley had tweeted “We won’t be protesting anymore because there’s a lot of changes being made right now. As a Marlian we will give them a week to see the changes and if there’s no changes we will start a mass protest. #togetherwecan” This however did not go down well with some Nigerians as they expressed disappointment at the development.
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Lawmaker, Akin Alabi files motion to dissolve SARS
Akin Alabi, a member of the house of representatives from Oyo state has filed a motion to dissolve the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) of the Nigeria police force. The lawmaker who noted that the security agency has made headlines in recent times “over ceaseless killings and attacks on innocent citizens”, added that SARS operatives have become so lawless that even the police inspector-general can no longer contain their excesses. Alabi further stated that there is enough evidence in the public domain to proscribe SARS immediately. “Policing in Nigeria continues to fall short of modern practices where citizens should be treated…
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God says it’s time for Igbo presidency in Nigeria – former Anambra Governor, Ezeife
Former Anambra state Governor, Chukwuemeka Ezeife has stated that God has willed it that it is time for an Igbo president to emerge. Speaking during the summit for the grand opening of the Global Movement for Igbo Presidency 2023 at the Prof Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, Anambra State on Monday, October 5, he made it known that an Igbo president is the best option for Nigeria’s development. “It appears God in heaven is saying it is time for a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction. Other Nigerians seem to believe in Igbo president more than the Igbo people. Igbos are…
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Be patient with laws you don’t like – Buhari tells Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians who are uncomfortable with certain laws to remain patient and seek reform where necessary. Buhari stated this on Monday, while declaring open a two-day joint Executive/Legislative leadership retreat at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President explained that the processes and procedures involved in law making are ever evolving. He however, assured Nigerians that the intentions of his administration are in their best interest. “Let me also remind our common patriots, gentlemen and women, that the processes of lawmaking and governance are dynamic and ever evolving. I will seek their indulgence to be patient with…
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Buhari approves payment of stipends and automatic employment for education graduates
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the payment of stipends to Bachelor of Education students, as well as granting them automatic employment after graduation. Speaking during World Teachers Day event in Abuja, the minister of Education, Adamu Adamu who represented the president said it is now a Federal government policy. The president also assured the education students in Universities and Colleges of Education automatic employment upon graduation. “The payment of stipends to Bachelor of Education students, as well as granting them automatic employment after graduation is now a government policy,” he said. The President said that the Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND)…
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Restructuring: I won’t succumb to pressure ― Buhari
With the increasing calls for the restructuring of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has stated he would not be intimidated into making any hasty decision over the matter, and he won’t succumb to pressure. This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu, on Sunday night. In the statement, the Presidency warned that no action would be taken out of pressure, noting that all attention is needed to tackle the coronavirus at this time. The statement said: “The presidency responds to the recurring threats to the corporate existence of…
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By far the most insensitive government ever in our history – Falz slams the Buhari-led administration
Nigerian music star and actor, Falz has slammed the Buhari-led administration as he tagged them as being insensitive. Falz in his tweet, alleged that this government is always absent. He tweeted; By farrrrr the MOST insensitive government ever in our history. Unbelievable. Just always so absent. He also promised to join in the protest against SARS brutality. Falz further tweeted; “Ready to enter streets. Been ready since. We have to move in numbers. They cannot kill everybody. Why we dey fear to protest? They may kill us? Are they not killing us already?? In every way possible!!!
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Woman loses 3-month-old Pregnancy after allegedly being assaulted by NSCDC Officials in Ibadan
A trader in Ibadan identified as Mrs Funmilola Adekoya has lost her three month-old pregnancy after she was allegedly assaulted by some officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command in Ibadan. According to the victim, the incident occurred on September 29th at Floor 2, Gbangbalolonwa complex, Idi-Ope, Imonlefalafia, Oke-Ado Ibadan. She further alleged that she lost her pregnancy after an NSCDC operative pressed an electrical gadget on her stomach then sprayed her with a gaseous substance which left her unconscious. “When the men who were guarded by two NSCDC operatives entered my shop, they…
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I have covered my estranged wife’s madness for over 7 years to protect my children – Femi Fani Kayode says
After several years of accusing Sahara Reporters of Fake News and trying to break up his marriage, Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has opened up on some incidents that allegedly occurred before his marriage to his estranged wife, Precious went sour. The PDP Chieftain who insisted that he won’t turn the affairs of his personal life into a public circus, alleged that he has endured the “madness” of his estranged wife for 7 years to protect their children. FFK added that he broke silence yesterday October 3, because his hands were forced. He added that those involved in the…
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Man arrested for sodomizing three underage boys in Anambra
The Anambra state police command has confirmed the arrest of a 46-year-old man who allegedly sodomized three underage boys in the state. The suspect identified as Michael Nwoha was arrested at 8:30pm on October 2, following a tip-off. It was gathered that he has made voluntary confessional statement to the police and blamed his act on demons. The statement released by Anambra police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed read; On the 2/10/2020 at about 8:30pm,following a tip off,Police detectives attached to 3-3 Division arrested one Michael Nwoha ‘m’ aged 46years native of Uzuakoli in Bende LGA of Abia State but resides at NO.10 Uke…
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Police parade 26-year-old mother who hacked her two children to death because her husband married a 2nd wife
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old woman, Hauwa Habibu, over the alleged killing of her two children at Diso Quarters in Gwale Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Spokesman of the command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, who confirmed the development in a statement while parading the suspect in Kano on Sunday, October 4, said the police received information that the suspect allegedly hacked her two children to death with a cutlass. “On the 03/10/2020 at about 1130hrs, information received revealed that one Hauwa’u Habibu ‘f’ 26 years old of Diso Quarters, Gwale LGA, Kano State attacked and killed her…
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