February 4, 2020

Breaking: Customs Seize $8m At Lagos Airport (Photos)

February 4, 2020 8:29 am

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)  Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted $8,065,615 at the airport.

A driver working with Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, NAHCO, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport has been arrested by men of Murtala Mohammed International Airport Command over the sum of $8,065,615 loaded into a vehicle he was driving.

Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, Mr. Hameed Ali, the customs comptroller-general, said the cash was intercepted while it was about to be loaded into an aircraft from the vehicle.

He did not provide details of the aircraft or the name of …

Buhari Presents Nigeria’s Visa Policy 2020 (Photos)

February 4, 2020 8:29 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has officially presented to the public the Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) for the year 2020.

He presented the document at the State House in Abuja, on Tuesday. The document is a revised version.

President Buhari said the review of the visa policy is intended to attract innovation, specialised skills and knowledge from abroad to complement local ones.

Read Also: More Pressure Mounts On President Buhari To Resign

The 2020 visa policy is to enhance business opportunities and achieve African integration through the visas on arrival for holders of passports of African Union countries.

There are 79 visa …

THISDAY Suspends 2 Deputy Editors Over Report On Oyedepo

February 4, 2020 8:28 am

The management of THISDAY Newspapers Limited has suspended two of its deputy editors, Mr. Yemi Ajayi and Mr. Olawale Olaleye, over the story: “Drama as US Embassy Denies Bishop Oyedepo Visa,” published last Friday.

The story, which claimed that Bishop Oyedepo was denied visa by the US Embassy, was subsequently refuted by the embassy to be false.

Following the rebuttal, the newspaper management investigated the publication and found that the two deputy editors failed to follow its well established traditions of carrying out the necessary checks and confirmations expected of personnel of their status in a sensitive story of …

Buhari To Embark On A 20-day Vacation Trip To The UK

February 4, 2020 8:27 am

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja Wednesday on a 20-day vacation trip to UK, The Presidency said on Tuesday.

The President is expected to leave Nigeria on Wednesday after which he will depart to the UK after the 20-day vacation for Riyadh the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the third Summit meeting.

Read Also: More Pressure Mounts On President Buhari To Resign

The statement read;

“At the end of the summit, President Buhari will on 2nd March depart Saudi Arabia to Austria for World Economic Summit.

President Buhari is expected back in Nigeria on 04th April 2020”.

 

AFRICA …

U.S. Government Recognises Biafra In 2020 Census

February 4, 2020 8:27 am

The United States government has started registering Biafrans in their database as an ethnic entity in an ongoing headcount. An outlet has been made available for Biafrans in the United States of America to tick or associate with the Country instead of Nigeria.

In recent times, Other countries have begun to recognise and openly associate with Biafra and this new development in the United States 2020 census has been seen as a welcome development and has been met with a lot of positive commendations.

Read Also: Biafra Security Service Back In Full Force – Nnamdi Kanu

People who participated in …

Fulani Own All Lands In Nigeria – Miyetti Allah

Anambra: Miyetti Laments Death Of 4 Herders, 108 Cows

February 4, 2020 6:17 am
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has cried out for justice over the alleged killing of its members and 108 cows in Ifite-Ogwari, Ayamelum Council of Anambra State between December 20, 2019 and January 27, 2020.
South East Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, who disclosed this to The Guardian, yesterday in his office at Garriki Market, Amansea, Awka North Council, gave the name of the herder allegedly killed in December 2019 as Hasan Mobali (35), and those killed this year as Hassan Rabiu (35) Abdullahi Rahman (31) and Bahabu Ilu (38).He said that the association had
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Several Bandits Killed As Troops Raid Kaduna Forest

Outrage Over Alleged Soldiers’ Invasion Of Kanu’s Home

February 4, 2020 6:14 am
 

There is disquiet over allegations that soldiers invaded the Afaraukwu, Umuahia, home of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

This is as Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) warned yesterday that it would not condone any action that could undermine the security of the South East zone by the army.

It was learnt that fierce-looking soldiers numbering about 100 on Sunday barricaded and occupied the roads leading to the Afaraukwu residence of Kanu. The development reportedly created tension in the area, as traders locked up their shops and

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Living Faith

FFK Debunks Living Faith Church Bombing As False News

February 4, 2020 5:47 am

Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister, has taken to his verified  Facebook page today to debunk the botched terrorist attack on the Living Faith Church.

He laid out some stringent facts on why the alleged suicide bombing attempt was all a farce and how the Living Faith Church was unnecessarily “crying wolf”

Read Also: MURIC’s Ishaq Akintola Replies FFK With Bible Verses

In his words:

“99% of terrorists and bombers in Nigeria are violent, vicious and unrelenting northern Islamists.”

“This so-called Nathaniel went to a Church with fireworks and someone says he is a Christian bomber that wishes to

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Nestle Nigeria

Nestle Nigeria, FG Collaborate To Boost Agriculture

February 4, 2020 4:09 am

The quest by Nestle Nigeria Plc to continue to ensure good nutrition for Nigerians and indeed the West Africa sub-region has seen it engaging the federal government in a collaboration that will boost agriculture and enhance quality of life.

The need for the collaboration came to the fore recently, when the Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Sabo Nanono, undertook a familiarisation tour of Nestlé Nigeria Plc’s headquarters at Ilupeju, Lagos State.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), for over 58 years, Nestle, one of the largest food and beverage companies in Africa, has been delighting consumers in Nigeria with …

Magaji

Magaji: Extant Laws Required To Reduce Housing Deficit

February 4, 2020 4:08 am

Lawal Aliyu Magaji, is the Managing Director of Abuja Property Development Company (APDC), a real estate, construction and project management company. In this interview with Udora Orizu, he advises the federal government to take all necessary steps to reduce housing deficit. Excerpts:

As a real estate and construction company, what has the Abuja Property Development Company been up to recently?

We have been involved in some projects in the FCT, either on behalf of our parent company or on our own as a company and we have done some private partnership as well. We have maintained some facilities here in …

\IGP Adamu Bans FSARS From Patrols, Checking Phones

IG Police Orders Clampdown On Illegal Use of Siren

February 4, 2020 4:04 am

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, yesterday ordered a clampdown on illegal use of siren, revolving lights and spy number plates.

Adamu also directed the Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and FCT to impound all vehicles using illegal spy number plates, siren and revolving lights and ensure diligent prosecution of offenders.

Read Also: Nnamdi Kanu Alerts The International Community

The IG gave the order at a meeting with the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi, in Abuja.

The IG said the practice was illegal and poses monumental security risks to …

Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Harvard Awards Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

February 4, 2020 4:02 am

Former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named the next Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School.

Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment was announced by the Dean of Harvard Kennedy School, Mr. Douglas Elmendorf.

The former minister begins her fellowship this month.

A statement on the school’s website quoted Elmendorf to have said: “Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will bring to the Kennedy School a wealth of practical experience and insights into the development challenges and achievements in Africa and across the developing world.

Read Also: Nnamdi Kanu Alerts The International Community

“As the longest-serving finance minister in Nigeria and a leader …

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