December 3, 2019

IPOB Press Release On Invasion Of Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s House

December 3, 2019 2:24 pm

IPOB PRESS RELEASE IN RESPONSE TO ANAMBRA POLICE STATEMENT ON THE DEADLY INVASION OF BARR. EJIOFOR’S & ALLEGED DEATH OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS

3 December 2019

[Attached: Video of Barrister Ejiofor’s country home in flames in Oraifite]

The unprovoked Nigeria police and army invasion of the home of our lawyer Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor barely four days after the painful burial of his senior brother is proof that those running Nigeria have descended into the abyss of iniquity from which they may never recover. Not even during the darkest days of Abacha’s dictatorship did anyone witness such brazen intimidation of a …

Buhari Inherited $63bn Debt, BMO Tells Atiku

December 3, 2019 2:23 pm

The Buhari Media Organisation has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s assertion that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration took more loans in the last three years than the preceding administrations did in 30 years.

The group said the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections was a co-mixture of “outright lies and conjectures.”

In a statement signed by its chairman, Niyi Akinsiju; and secretary, Cassidy Madueke, the group said Atiku had “a penchant for twisting facts for political expediency.”It cautioned the former Vice President to always check his facts and figures before making them public.…

Councillor Donates Speedboat, To Students In Badagry

December 3, 2019 2:22 pm

A councillor, Mr Emmanuel Sokenu, representing Ward C, Badagry Local Government, on Tuesday donated a speedboat and 30 safety jackets to pupils from Gberefu Island, a riverine area in Badagry.

Sokenu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Badagry that pupils from Gberefu Island were passing through hard times crossing the river to their different schools.

“This will make students from my community to get to their different schools in Badagry as we do not have any school in Gberefu Island.

“I was born and brought up in the Island and I know what students pass through crossing …

FG Saves ₦1.3tr From CBN’s Intervention Programmes

December 3, 2019 2:22 pm

The Deputy Governor, Corporate Services of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Edward Lamatek Adamu has revealed that the plethora of economic interventions of the apex bank have saved the federal government about ₦1.3 trillion via import bills. 

He said the savings came from improving domestic supply of four commodities (rice, fish, sugar, and wheat), which hitherto consumed about N1.3 trillion annually.

Adamu made the disclosure at the opening ceremony of the 28th Seminar for Finance Correspondents and Business Editors holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

He said: “We have also improved access to markets for farmers by facilitating greater …

PRP Condemns Rising Debt Profile, VAT Increase

December 3, 2019 2:19 pm

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), on Tuesday, decried the country’s rising debt profile, stating that there is need for the federal government to take urgent steps to reduce the debts.

President Muhammadu Buhari in separate letters to the two chambers of the National Assembly last is seeking the lawmakers approval to borrow $30billion.

However, the National Chairman of the party, Falalu Bello, who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja, said it is unfortunate that the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government has nothing concrete to show for the many loans, it has taken since its inception in 2015, …

I Want Ebere Eze To ‘Improve’ S’Eagles, Says Pinnick

December 3, 2019 2:19 pm

The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has said that he will continue to persuade England under-21 player, Ebere Eze to play for the Super Eagles because he will improve the squad.

The NFF is hoping to convince the Queen’s Park Rangers midfielder to play for them rather than England at senior level and lately, his photo session with the young lad has received lashes on social media considering the fact that same thing happened when he tried to convinced the duo of Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori to switch nationality but in the end they remained with …

NAF Provides Free Medical Services To Osun Indigenes

December 3, 2019 2:18 pm

 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it would continue to impact on lives of the populace through its free medical outreach initiative aimed at tackling health-related issues.

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, made this known during a two-day medical outreach for the people of Ikeji-Ile in Osun.

Abubakar, represented by the Director of Public Health and Humanitarian Services, Headquarters Abuja, Group Capt. Aliyu Tanko, said the outreach, which started since 2015, had impacted positively on the health of many Nigerians.

He said that NAF was fighting non-kinetic war without bullets by providing …

Ikhana Discharged From Hospital After Hip Surgeries

December 3, 2019 2:18 pm

Former Enyimba International Football Club and Super Falcons coach, Kadiri Ikhana has been discharged from Alliance hospital where he successfully underwent two hip replacement surgeries, BSNSports.com.ng can report.

According to BSNSports.com, an Abuja based hospital, Alliance hospital had offered to treat the former CAF Champions League winner with Enyimba FC for free when he cried for help following his hip injury without anyone coming to his rescue.

Read Also: FG Begins Remodelling Of Grazing Reserves Into Ranches

Kadiri had the second hip replacement surgery on Friday and was released on Sunday.

Ikhana will be back to the Hospital today for …

Police Declare Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Wanted

December 3, 2019 12:14 pm

The police in Anambra State have declared Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a lawyer, wanted over the clash Monday in Oraifite which left at least four persons dead.

The police commissioner in the state, John Abang, in a video message circulated by the spokesman of the police, Haruna Mohammed, on Tuesday, urged members of the public with any information of his whereabouts to avail the police or any other security agencies of such information.

“Gentleman, I will like to let Nigerians to know that as we speak, Barrister Ejiofor, an IPOB member and his cohorts have been declared wanted by the command”.

“And …

DSS Raises Alarm On Plot To Destabilise Nigeria During Xmas

December 3, 2019 12:14 pm

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it has uncovered syndicated plots by certain elements to destabilise the country with protests at major Nigeria cities during the yuletide.

The service, in the statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, however warned parents, school authorities to prevail on their wards and students from identifying with the troublemakers.

It further expressed the readiness of the service and other sister agencies to deal, decisively with those determined to foment trouble, assuring Nigerians a peaceful celebration of the yuletide.

According to the statement; “DSS has uncovered syndicated plots by some …

FG Begins Remodelling Of Grazing Reserves Into Ranches

December 3, 2019 12:13 pm
The Federal Government has begun remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches in seven states as part of efforts to transform and modernise the country’s livestock industry.

The Executive Secretary, National Commission for Nomadic Education (NCNE), Prof. Bashir Usman, made this known on Tuesday in Zaria at the opening of a three-day capacity building workshop on the remodelling of grazing reserves into ranches.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was organised by NCNE for 120 nomadic education extension agents and other officers of the commission.

Usman, who was represented by the Director, Social Mobilisation and Women

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EFCC

Alleged Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Former FUAM VC, Kucha

December 3, 2019 12:12 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Makurdi zonal office, on Tuesday arraigned former Vice Chancellor of Federal Univeristy of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM), Emmanuel Kucha.

Kucha was arraigned before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon at Federal High Court Makurdi, Benue State on a four – count charge of conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, abuse of office and gratification.

The former vice Chancellor, being a public officer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State was alleged to have been involved with obtaining money as bribe in the course of performing is official duties.

One of the charge reads:

“That you Emmanuel …

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