July 2022

There Are More Bandits Than Security Agents In Nigeria – CAN

There Are More Bandits Than Security Agents In Nigeria – CAN

July 17, 2022 9:48 am

The Chairman of the Taraba State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Isaiah Magaji Jirapye has again expressed sadness at the unabated killings in the southern parts of Taraba and the country at large raising the alarm that there are now more terrorists than security agents in Nigeria.

Jirapye who doubles as the National President of the Christian Reformed Church-Nigeria (CRC-N), said the country’s security apparatus has been overstretched.

Making his position known on Sunday while speaking to journalists he said the ‘issue of insecurity in the southern part of Taraba State is true.’

‘A lot of killings have been …

Osun Guber Adeleke Takes Lead, Projected As Winner

Osun Guber: Adeleke Takes Lead, Projected As Winner

July 17, 2022 2:14 am

With nearly all the local council election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was in a comfortable lead and set to be declared winner of the Osun State governorship election.

His closest rival, Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the incumbent, trailed closely as of press time.

There was a massive turn out of voters yesterday as the election was held across 30 local councils in the state.

Against all expectations that the election might be marred by violence, there was relative peace, as …

Shettima North-East Group Vows To Work Against Tinubu, APC

Shettima: North-East Group Vows To Work Against Tinubu, APC

July 17, 2022 2:10 am

Elders in the North East have vowed to work against the All Progressives Congress (APC) for fielding a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election.

The elders who described APC’s action as an evil agenda, added that it stood against what the founders of Nigeria’s democracy preached and practiced.

The elders under the umbrella of Coalition of North East Elders for Peace and Development accused the ruling party of not promoting equity and fairness in a diverse Nigeria.

These were contained in a statement by its National Coordinator, Engr. Zana Goni, on Saturday.

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31 Killed In Sudan Tribal Clashes Near Ethiopia Border

31 Killed In Sudan Tribal Clashes Near Ethiopia Border

July 17, 2022 2:04 am

No fewer than 31 people have been killed in clashes this week between two tribes in Sudan’s Blue Nile state bordering Ethiopia, the security services said on Saturday.

They added that another 39 people had been wounded and 16 shops torched during the violence, which erupted on Monday over a land dispute between the Berti and Hawsa tribes.

Soldiers were deployed and a night curfew was imposed on Saturday, a day after Blue Nile governor Ahmed al-Omda issued an order prohibiting any gatherings or marches for one month.

Read Also: African Union Denounces Sudan Talks, Labels It ‘Dishonest’

An urgent …

Flood Washes Away 100 Houses, Farmlands In Bauchi Communities

Flood Washes Away 100 Houses, Farmlands In Bauchi Communities

July 17, 2022 2:01 am

A devastating flood has wreaked havoc in 13 communities in Darazo Headquarters of Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State washing away over 100 houses in the process.

Africa Daily News, New York learned that the flood washed away over 100 houses in Darazo town and rendered hundreds of people homeless.

The Acting Director General who is overseeing the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (BASEMA), Alhaji Bala Yakubu Lame, confirmed the incident on Saturday in Bauchi while answering questions from reporters.

He also stated that emergency officials will visit the town on Sunday to ascertain the extent of damage done …

Census We Will Not Ask Questions On Ethnicity, Religion –NPC

Census: We Will Not Ask Questions On Ethnicity, Religion –NPC

July 17, 2022 1:58 am

The National Population Commission (NPC) has clarified that the 2023 Population and Housing Census would not ask questions on religion and ethnicity.

The commission said the decision was reached after extensive consultation with stakeholders, taking into consideration the sensitive nature of these two issues in Nigeria.

In a statement, the director of public affairs of the commission, Isiaka Yahaya, noted that religion and ethnicity are, arguably, important indices in the demographics of any country.

Read Also: NPC Launches The Numbering Listing For Trial Census

He, however, stated that due to the volatile nature of these items in our national discourse, …

2023 I Didn't Choose Tinubu, APC Members Did – Buhari

2023: I Didn’t Choose Tinubu, APC Members Did – Buhari

July 17, 2022 1:52 am

President Muhammdu Buhari has stated that the process that led to the election of former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was purely democratic and a reflection of the will of party members.

Buhari disclosed this in a statement by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu.

“When the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) signaled parties to elect their presidential candidates, we had 30 aspirants, mostly ministers in my cabinet and governors,” Buhari said during Sallah’s homage to the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman.

“I told each of the …

Amotekun Boss Finally Reacts To Ban On Election Participation

Amotekun Boss Finally Reacts To Ban On Election Participation

July 16, 2022 7:25 pm

The Chairman of the Amotekun Corps, Osun State Chapter, Brig. General Bashir Biodun Adewinmbi (Rtd) has made an open appeal to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari-led’s government to allow the Amotekun Corps and other arms of the security outfit to play their traditional roles during the general elections come 2023.

The Commander of the Osun State Amotekun Corps had made this open appeal while speaking to Newsmen on the ruling of the court which had barred the corps from participating in the Osun governorship election.

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He had also revealed that Amotekun …

VP Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Successful Surgery Today

VP Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Successful Surgery Today

July 16, 2022 7:24 pm

Some of the Doctors at the Duchess International Hospital who had performed the surgical operation on Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo’s leg have announced that the procedure was successful.

Also, the Vice President is alert and well, the doctors reported.

The doctors had been dealing with the recurrent pain caused by a fracture in Osinbajo’s leg.

Read Also: 2023 Polls: Osinbajo Clears Air On Alleged Plans To Dump APC

Below is the statement released by the Ikeja, Lagos based hospital:

“SUCCESSFUL MEDICAL TREATMENT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

“The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor …

50 Patrol Vehicles Donated By Gov Akeredolu To Security Agencies

50 Patrol Vehicles Donated By Gov Akeredolu To Security Agencies

July 16, 2022 5:03 pm

As part of his efforts to revamp security in the State, the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has on Friday made a massive donation of 50 patrol vehicles to Ondo State security agencies to further strengthen the security of lives and property of people of the state.

This is coming in the aftermath of the Owo Catholic Church massacre that saw to the death of numerous worshippers who were gunned down by yet to be identified bandits.

Read Also: Ignore Religious Agitations, Vote Competence – Gov Akeredolu

Governor Akeredolu had handed over the vehicles to heads of the security agencies …

28 Fishermen Rescued From Sea Pirates In Crack Operation

28 Fishermen Rescued From Sea Pirates In Crack Operation

July 16, 2022 5:02 pm

Some of the operatives of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have rescued 28 fishermen who had been kidnapped by a five-man sea pirate gang in Akwakpa, Uruan Local Government Area of the state.

The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi had made this disclosure on Friday while briefing some of the journalists in Uyo.

He explained that the fishers were rescued through intelligence.

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Marine officers were able to rescue the victims at the creek where the gang held them hostage for over eight hours.

“The 28 men and women you …

American Rapper, Kodak Black Arrested For Hard Drug Possession

American Rapper, Kodak Black Arrested For Hard Drug Possession

July 16, 2022 1:06 pm

American rapper, Kodak Black seems to be having a bad time for himself as he has been arrested and taken to a Florida jail after cops allegedly caught him with some oxycodone pills on him.

The 25-year-old rapper had been pulled over due to illegal window tinting, and after the cops had smelled marijuana in the vehicle, they conducted a stop and search.

Breaking the news, TMZ reports that officers claimed to have discovered 31 oxycodone pills in the rapper’s vehicle. Asides from the large amounts of the drug found in the car, officers also found $74,960 in cash.

Oxycodone …

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