December 2019

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 …

Govt Wants Full Political Inclusion For Disabled Persons

December 3, 2019 12:12 pm

In commemoration of the 2019 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq, have advocated for the full inclusion of disabled Nigerians into the country’s political process.

The call comes as the Federal Government constitutes a peoples’ parliament for persons with disabilities, with the inauguration and first sitting of the special body’s elected executives.

Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the event titled …

Sokoto, Morocco Set For Pioneering Phosphate Project

December 3, 2019 12:10 pm

Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes that the Sokoto State government has entered a business undertaking with Morocco that promises to enhance improved agricultural yield for farmers, and ultimately, increase the state’s Internally Generated Revenue

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s recent visit to Morocco marked the conclusive stage of a cooperation agreement with OCP Morocco, a state-owned company and a world leader in phosphate and its derivatives, for the establishment of a phosphate blending plant in Sokoto state.

The state government, working in conjunction with the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) had earlier keyed into the initiative to tap into its massive phosphate reserves, …

Sirika Inaugurates Committee To Review Impact Of Rainfall

December 3, 2019 12:09 pm

Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, yesterday inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee, charged with the responsibility to review from 2015-2018 the impact of seasonal rainfall prediction (SRP) by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) on the nation’s food security.

Sirika, in a statement by the ministry’s Director, Public Affairs, James Odaudu, said “prediction which is very scientific and exact, are extremely important and beneficial to what we do, like how to plan cities and build in such a way that stands the weather condition, but the most important one is our ability to feed ourselves by knowing when to plant and …

Amaechi: No Apology For Siting Transport Varsity In Daura

December 3, 2019 9:31 am

Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he does not owe anybody apology for citing the Federal University of Transportation in Daura.

Amaechi spoke on Monday in Daura, Katsina State, as President Muhammadu Buhari performed the groundbreaking for the university.

The minister, in his welcome address, said the university was his own “imagination” to ensure the availability of the manpower needed for the sustenance of modern technology, especially in railway transportation.

Amaechi said Daura was suitable for the university, stating that he would not mind being called a sycophant for saying so.

He said, “When we cited the wagon factory …

Okorocha: Ihedioha Gathered PDP Chieftains To Abuse Me

December 3, 2019 9:31 am

The immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has said his successor, Emeka Ihedioha, assembled the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel; former ministers of Aviation, Osita Chidoka and Fani Kayode; and other chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party in Owerri on Saturday during the 40th Ahiajoku lecture to abuse him.

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Okorocha, in a statement by his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, described the event as a gathering of the PDP members.

The statement said “Chief Emeka Ihedioha is governing Imo State with a stolen mandate. Since then, …

Aveiro, Ronaldo’s Sister Blasts Van Dijk Over Jibe On CR7

December 3, 2019 9:30 am

Van Dijk’s joke on Ronaldo was strongly hit back by Ronaldo’s sister, in an Instagram post she updated hours ago.

A reporter asked Van Dijk, “Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be here tonight, so that’s already one less rival to care about.”

And he answered, “Was Cristiano Ronaldo really a rival?”

Katia, the sister of Ronaldo, responded, “I think there are people living completely frustrated !!! And unrealistic… Such humility!”

“It is well known that Ronaldo will not win the Ballon d’Or today despite having won important collective titles… but this is another conversation and that up ahead we will see where …

Farooq: Aisha Would Be The First Victim Of Social Media Law

December 3, 2019 9:29 am

If the fascistic social media strangulation bill being sponsored by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa of Niger State (BTW, why is Niger State the source of all the fascistic bills in the Senate?) becomes law, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, who fancies herself as “First Lady,” would be its first victim. Here’s why.

Last week, Senator Musa said on national TV that the principal inspiration behind his sponsorship of the bill was to punish people behind the previously wildly trending social media rumor that Muhammadu Buhari was going to get married to his dabino-stealing (former) mistress, Ms. Sadiya Umar Farouq, who …

Miss Ukraine Banned By Miss World For Being Single Mum

December 3, 2019 9:28 am

A BEAUTY queen is taking legal action against the Miss World contest after she was banned for being a mum.

Veronika Didusenko, 24, was crowned Miss Ukraine in 2018 but stripped of her title four days later when it was revealed she was divorced with a son.

She should have gone on to represent her country in the Miss World finals but was banned from taking part and replaced by another contestant.

Veronika claims bosses of the UK-owned Miss World franchise are in breach of the Equalities Act 2010 and has demanded they change their “outdated” entry rules.

She …

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