July 9, 2022

Kuje Prison Siege: NCoS Reacts To Inmates Stolen Money

Kuje Prison Siege: NCoS Reacts To Inmates Stolen Money

July 9, 2022 6:35 pm

While reacting to the news of  the loss of some huge amount of money during the Kuje Prion siege, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has openly debunked some of the reports that fleeing inmates from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, during the attack, stole money (local and foreign currencies) which were belonging to their fellow inmates.

Mr Abubakar Umar who is the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) had made confirmations of this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

Some media reports had alleged that personnel at the Kuje Custodial Centre could not account for the sums of ₦82 …

Buhari Never Committed To Zoning Presidency To South – Adamu

President Buhari Reveals That Terrorists Are Not Too Distant

July 9, 2022 6:33 pm

The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has on Saturday in Daura, Katsina State revealed that the increased disclosure of unusual activities will certainly expose more bandits and terrorists while nudging the security apparatus to eliminate threats across the country.

He made this statement while he was speaking to newsmen after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at his country home, the President said all those that had unleashed mayhem on innocent citizens should reflect on their atrocities, knowing that they soiled their own name and their family reputation.

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“We are praying that the rainy …

Police Crush Clash Between Hausa, Igbo Traders In Benin

Kwara Police Finally Rescue Abducted Chinese Expatriate

July 9, 2022 12:59 pm

Some of the security operatives of the Kwara Police Command have rescued a Chinese national who had been abducted by gunmen on the 3rd of July at a construction site on Shao-Oloru Expressway.

Police spokesman SP Ajayi Okasanmi had also made this disclosure on Friday.

He had clearly stated that some of the police operatives who were on the rescue mission were still in the bushes to arrest the culprits.

Read Also: Police Area Commander Killed By Bandits In Katsina

Okasanmi had also added that the rescued Chinese is currently undergoing a medical examination to ascertain his state of health …

Saraki Downplays All Rumours Of Wike Defecting To APC

Saraki Downplays All Rumours Of Wike Defecting To APC

July 9, 2022 12:58 pm

Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki the former President of the Nigerian Senate and the National leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has downplayed all the rumours of the planned defection by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC after he was visited by a group of prominent APC Governors.

It would also be recalled that the three APC serving governors had reportedly visited Wike recently in an alleged bid to woo him into the ruling party following his rejection as the running mate of the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his ingrown …

Malami Becomes Buhari's Son-In-Law After Wedding 3rd Daughter

Malami Becomes Buhari’s Son-In-Law After Wedding 3rd Daughter

July 9, 2022 12:53 pm

Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has become the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari’s son-in-law after his wedding to Nana Hadiza who is Buhari’s third daughter who is shared with his first wife, Safinatu.

The wedding Nikai had taken place at the Presidential Villa Mosque on Friday, before President Buhari departed for Daura, his hometown.

A Spokesman for the President, Garba Shehu, confirmed this to reporters on Friday in a text message.

‘It is true. The AGF got married to the President’s daughter,’ he said.

The 41 year-old Nana Hadiza had been first married to Abdulrahman Mamman Kurfi.

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Rivers: Gov Wike Swears In 5 Commissioners-Designate Today

July 9, 2022 12:53 pm

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State will today, Saturday, 9th July, 2022, swear-in five new commissioners – designate at the Executive Council Chamber of Government House, Port Harcourt by 12pm in order to increase his cabinet.

These new appointments had been announced in a press statement which had been signed by Kelvin Ebiri, the Special Assistant Media to the Rivers State Governor on Friday.

According to him, those to be sworn in as commissioners are: Hon. Boma Iyaye who was also the immediate past Rivers Commissioner for Sports, Hon.Deinma Iyalla, Prof. Prince Chinedu Mmom, Hon. Chris Green and Surv. …

Chief Imam Reveals That Nigeria Is Currently On Life Support

Chief Imam Reveals That Nigeria Is Currently On Life Support

July 9, 2022 10:54 am

Professor Abdulrahman Oloyede who is the Chief Imam of the University of Ibadan has revealed that the Nigerian country is currently running  a life support machine.

Imam Oloyede who is also a professor of Arabic and Islamic studies explained that the only solution for the citizens to resuscitate the country is to embark on more prayers to avoid its total collapse. Oloyede made these declarations on Saturday shortly after he led thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the 2-Rakah obligatory Eld-Kabir prayer at the University of Ibadan Eld prayer ground.

Read Also: Police Arrest Hunter Who Allegedly Killed 78-Year-Old Imam

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Another Lagos Boat Accident Leaves 16 Unaccounted For

Another Lagos Boat Accident Leaves 16 Unaccounted For

July 9, 2022 10:54 am

Another boat accident which is coming barely three days after a boat accident had occurred around the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, where two passengers died has taken place again on Friday night around the Mile 2 area.

This was disclosed in a statement which had been issued on Saturday by Mrs Sarat Braimah, Lagos Area Manager, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

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She informed that 16 passengers on board the ill-fated boat were yet to be accounted for.

“At about 7.45 p.m., on July 8, …

Real Reason Why I Won’t Probe Past Govts If Elected – Obi

Real Reason Why I Won’t Probe Past Govts If Elected – Obi

July 9, 2022 6:22 am

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has revealed why his administration will not carry out a witch hunt of previous governments if Nigerians elect him into office in the 2023 presidential election.

Obi made this disclosure on Friday while speaking in an interview with journalists shortly after unveiling an educationist, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, as his running mate on Friday.

‘As for probing the past government, let me tell you: you see me argue that you can’t close your shop and be chasing thieves, those who only look at yesterday and today will miss …

Confusion Hits PDP As Wike Holds Meeting With APC Governors

Confusion Hits PDP As Wike Holds Meeting With APC Governors

July 9, 2022 6:17 am

There is confusion currently in the camp of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as political horse-trading continued yesterday in Rivers State as Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) met with Governor Nyesom Wike.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) were among those who stormed the Ada George residence of their Rivers counterpart.

The agenda of the visit was not however revealed to reporters as the meeting was private one. The high-profile politicians were said to have gone into a close door meeting shortly after the visitors’ …

Kuje Prison Attack Aregbesola Breaks Silence, States Position

Kuje Prison Attack: Aregbesola Breaks Silence, States Position

July 9, 2022 6:10 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has declared that all the federal facilities in the country are red zones at the moment and that anyone who attempts an attack on any of them henceforth may not live to tell the story.

Aregbesola made this declaration while calling for cooperation among the security agencies to forestall future attacks on public infrastructure and other national assets.

He made this known in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr Sola Fasure which was made available to Afroca Daily News, New York on Saturday.

According to Fasure, Aregbesola pointed out this when he …

Why I Accepted To Be Running Mate To Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed

Why I Accepted To Be Running Mate To Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed

July 9, 2022 6:03 am

The Labour Party vice presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has opened up on the real reasons why he accepted his nomination as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Obi, who is a former Anambra State governor had on Friday unveiled Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in Abuja.

Baba-Ahmed is the founder of Baze University, Abuja. The 46-year-old was a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna North Senatorial district.

The economist cum politician served as Senator for Kaduna North from 2011 to 2012 and a member of the House of Representatives …

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