January 2020

How Kalu, Adoke Spent Yuletide In Detention

January 14, 2020 10:26 am

Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu and former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) were the latest VIPs to spend the 2019 festivities behind bars over corruption charges despite attempts to secure their release on bail. Beside Kalu and Adoke, former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye and his Taraba counterpart, Jolly Nyame, are also cooling their heels after being sentenced to 10 years and 12 years respectively for corruption. Kalu was on December 5, 2019 sentenced to a 12-year prison term for diversion of N7.2bn by a Lagos Federal High Court …

Kano Anti-Corruption Investigating Three Judges In State

January 14, 2020 10:26 am
The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission has started investigating three Magistrate Judges in the State over alleged corrupt practices.

The investigation was to unravel how the Magistrates allegedly indulged in corrupt practices while carrying out their duties.

One of the Magistrates Judge under investigation is Aminu Usman who was said to have since been removed as a Judge of Magistrate court 34 Rigiyar Zaki, where he allegedly sent so many people to Kano Correctional Center for refusing to compromise.

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Usman Bello, a Director at the Commission confirmed

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Shakira Reveals Why She Cannot Marry Barcelona Star, Pique

January 14, 2020 10:25 am
Popular pop singer, Shakira has given reason she is yet to marry Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué.

The 42-years-old Colombia singer has been in a relationship with former Spain international over a decade and both celebrities are yet to exchange marital vows despite sharing two kids, Milan and Sasha together.

Shakira said in a recent interview that they were not married because ‘Marriage scares her and she does not want to be seen as the wife.’

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“To tell you the truth marriage scares the sh–t out of me. I don’t want

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Atiku

Atiku’s Failure To Pay Salaries Shows He Can’t Be President

January 14, 2020 5:33 am
Former Vice President and the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been challenged to show integrity, honour and discipline in his contractual relationships, either with individuals, groups or corporate entities.

Giving this advice in a statement, the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) said recent exposure of Atiku by the staff of his communication company and consultants hired from foreign media companies does not portray Atiku as a man of integrity.

In the statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, BMO said that it was responding to the

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‘Sugar Rush’ Movie Banned From The Cinemas

January 14, 2020 5:33 am

NVFCB orders cinemas to stop showing Sugar Rush movie

The National Film and Video Censors Board has ordered cinemas nationwide to stop showing a recently released movie, Sugar Rush.

The NVFCB, Executive Director, Adedayo Thomas, however, told newsmen that the movie was not suspended because of some scenes found to portray the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as an incompetent organisation.

The film, which has grossed about N160m since its release on December 25, 2019, was directed by Kayode Kasum and largely publicised by singer Bankole Wellington aka Banky W and wife, Adesua.

The movie was, however, removed from cinemas …

Kwara Govt Bans Preaching In Public Schools

January 14, 2020 5:32 am

Kwara State government has kicked against preaching by religious groups in public schools.

The government in a statement on Monday, signed by Hajia Fatimoh Bisola Ahmed, Hon. Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, banned preaching in all public schools henceforth.

The Ministry directed that prayers should be said silently on the morning Assembly across public schools in the state.

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The statement read: “It has come to the notice of the Kwara State Government that some religious organisations have been going to public schools in the state to

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Outrage As Council Boss Empowers Youths With Wheelbarrows

January 14, 2020 5:26 am
The Transition Committee Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Chinwe Ugwu has drawn the ire of residents of Enugu State and beyond after she rolled out a wheelbarrow empowerment program.

DAILY SUN reports that Ugwu is one of the chairmen that were appointed last December, ahead of the Local Government election slated for February this year.

However, in a move many have described as ‘shocking and insulting’, she launched a wheelbarrow empowerment scheme on Monday, at the Council secretariat.

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Just last week, some youths had besieged the

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Trump Attacks Democrats For Opposing Killing Of Soleimani

January 14, 2020 5:25 am

The United States, US, President, Donald Trump, has condemned Democrats for faulting his decision to order the killing of General Qassem Soleimani.

Trump stated that Soleimani was killed due to his horrible past, hence analysis of the deceased intended future plan was unnecessary.

Democrats had faulted Trump’s decision to kill Soleimani.

However, Trump yesterday in a tweet wrote: “The Fake News Media and their Democrat Partners are working hard to determine whether or not the future attack by terrorist Soleimani was “eminent” or not, and was my team in agreement.

“The answer to both is a strong YES, but …

Gunmen Kidnap District Head In Kano

January 14, 2020 5:24 am
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the district head of Karshi town, Alhaji Adamu Muhammad (sarkin Yamma) in Rogo local government area of Kano State.

The incident happened on Monday, in Karshi town, at about 3:00 a.m. and whisked away the district head.

The suspected kidnappers are yet to contact any member of the family for ransom for the release of the victim.

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Spokesman, Kano State police command confirmed the incident to THISDAY.

Details latter…

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Britain Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Arrest Of UK Unvoy

January 13, 2020 3:05 pm
Following the arrest of its ambassador to Tehran, Britain has summoned the Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom.

The UK wants to pass its strong objections to the brief arrest of its envoy to Tehran, Robert Macaire on Saturday.

This was disclosed by a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

“This was an unacceptable breach of the Vienna Convention and it needs to be investigated,” the spokesman said on Monday, according to Newsnow.

“We are seeking full assurances from the Iranian government that this will never happen again.

“The FCO has summoned the Iranian ambassador today to convey our

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Over 20,000 Of Ex Gov. Yari’s Supporters Dump APC For PDP

January 13, 2020 3:00 pm

No fewer than 20,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under Yari’s faction in Birnin Magaji Local Government area of Zamfara State have dumped the broom and taken shelter under the umbrella of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State.

The defectors have strongly declared their total support to Zamfara State governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, saying that a member, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Nura Dahiru Sabon Birnin Dan Ali also joined the decampees.

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According to the defectors, it has become very Imperative to join hands …

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