January 17, 2020

Amotekun

Fani-Kayode Reveals What Amotekun Has Proven In Nigeria

Former Aviation Minister,Femi Fani-Kayode, says the Southwest security outfit, Amotekun, has proven that the children of ‘Oduduwa are one’.

According to him, the children of Oduduwa are united in their resolve to protect and defend her people.

He said this in a tweet on his official Twitter page on Friday.

“One thing that Amotekun has proved is that the children of Oduduwa are ONE,” Fani-Kayode wrote on Twitter.

“We are UNITED in our resolve to protect & defend our people.

“We put party politics aside & made it clear to the murderous barbarians & psychopaths in our midst that

Ihedioha: Blame INEC For Supreme Court Ruling

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Peter Esele, on Friday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should take all the blame for the verdict of the Supreme Court on the Imo governorship election.

Esele, a former President of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, made the declaration while speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin.

He argued that Nigerians should look beyond the controversy of the judgement and appraise its foundation.

The activist noted that the judgement underscored

Attacked Emir Of Potiskum, Alhaji Umar Bubaram Discharged

The Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umar Bubaram, has been discharged from Barau Dikko Hospital after being treated for an injury he sustained when his convoy was attacked by gunmen in Kaduna-Zaria highway.

The Emir was seen entering his vehicle, smiling and acknowledging greetings from people who trooped to the hospital to thank God Almighty for saving his life after the attack by gunmen.

His aide and security personnel attached to him did not allow him to speak to the media, but from all indications, the Emir left

Insecurity: Self Defence Is Justifiable – Akande

Former Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bisi Akande, on Thursday, said there was nothing wrong in people putting mechanism for self defence in place to secure life and property.

He said: “Self defence is the first law of nature, there is nothing wrong in securing one’s abode through different means, including engaging the service of private guards to protect life and property.”

The former Osun State Governor made this known while speaking with newsmen during his 81st birthday celebration held at his ancestral home in Ila-orangun.

Imo PDP Lawmakers: We Will Work With Hope Uzodinma

Members of the PDP dominated Imo State House of Assembly yesterday said they will work harmoniously with the newly sworn in Governor of the state, Senator Hope Uzodinma in the interest of the state. Uzodinma was sworn in following the sacking of Emeka Ihedioha by the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Our correspondent reports that APC only has two out of the 27 members’ assembly However, political watchers are expecting some realignments with the new order. They based their arguments with what happened during the race for the speakership of the House when the Speaker, Chiji Collins, defected to the then …

Ifeanyi Ubah: I Have Not Been Sacked As Senator

Ifeanyi Ubah says he has not been sacked as the lawmaker representing Anambra South senatorial district.

Ubah, in a telephone interview with our correspondent in Abuja, on Friday, said the FCT Court only refused to vacate its earlier ruling, which had since been faulted on the grounds of jurisdiction.

 

He explained that Justice Bello Kawu ruled on an application to vacate an earlier judgement of the court on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction and asked the parties to proceed to the Appeal Court.

 

NAN

Pantami, NCC’s Danbatta Meet Fayemi Over Right Of Way

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, Thursday, met with the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi in Abuja.

 

Their meeting was a follow-up on the discussion on how to address the issue of Right of Way (RoW) and other similar challenges confronting the telecoms industry.

Recall that the Federal government through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy had

Abiodun Appoints Deceased Adeosun’s Wife As Scribe

The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has pronounced the wife of Late Saibu Adeosun of Ipokia Local Government as the Secretary of the caretaker committee.

NAN reported on January 8 that Saibu Adeosun, one of the 20 Local Government Caretaker Chairmen newly appointed by Gov Dapo Abiodun died.

Adeosun was appointed, alongside others, to head Ipokia Local Government Caretaker Committee.

It was learnt that Adeosun, who was to be screened by the Ogun State House of Assembly that day, died around 5 a.m.

NAN reports that

Posterity Will Remember Emeka Anyaoku – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday extended birthday wishes to former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, as he turns 87 years on January 18.

The President, in a statement made available to NAN by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, joined family and friends to celebrate Anyaoku’s exemplary life of dedication to God, country and humanity.

He congratulates the renowned diplomat for the many years of national and international service, commending his efforts in always projecting Nigeria to the world, and ensuring that the world comes to terms with the position of the country on global issues.

United States: ‘Real Reason I Was Impeached’ – Donald Trump

The United States President, Donald Trump, has alleged that he was impeached for making a perfect phone call.

The US president has been under attack following decisions made without the consent of the countries parliament

In a tweet suggesting why he is under fire from the congress, Trump said; “I just got impeached for making a perfect phone call,”

Recall that Trump was on December 18, 2019, impeached by the House of Representatives, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress related to his dealings with Ukraine.

Kanu's Trial: Heavy Security In Court, Journalists Denied Entry

Kano High Court Remands Two Internet Fraudsters

The Kano State High Court presided by Justice Hadiza Suleiman thursday remanded the duo of Bashir Kashim and Mustapha Saleh in the correction service centre for alleged internet fraud.

They were arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on a two separate charges contrary to section 7(1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006.

The defendants, who are alleged to be members of a syndicate of internet fraudsters operating at No. 282 H/C Hotoro area quarters, are allegedly involved in duping the unsuspecting public of their hard earned money.

It was also revealed that …

Google Owner Alphabet Is Now Worth $1 Trillion

New York The exclusive $1 trillion club on Wall Street just got a new member. Shares of Google parent company Alphabet hit a new all-time high Thursday, pushing the company’s market value to $1 trillion in the process.

Alphabet (GOOGL) joins Apple (AAPL) and Microsoft (MSFT) as companies worth at least $1 trillion. Apple is the most valuable company in the United States, with a market value of nearly $1.4 trillion. Microsoft is worth almost $1.3 trillion.
This is the first time that three American companies are worth at least $1 trillion at the