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Mass kidnap as terrorists swoop on Niger community, abduct 50 victims 13 May 2023  Terrorists have abducted the village head of the Fugge community in the Rijau local government area of Niger state, Mallam Abdullahi Zaure, and 49 others. The Incident occurred on Friday afternoon when the terrorists invaded the village on several motorcycles, shooting into the air and causing panic among residents. It was learnt majority of the abductees were women and children with few males while several cattle were rustled. It was also gathered that fighter jets descended on the terrorists when they were moving with the abductees which resulted in the death of several of the bandits and rustled cattle. Some of the residents claimed to have seen some bodies of the terrorists and corpses of cows killed or injured by the airstrike. The residents claimed that the terrorists have gone into their den which is located in the forest bordering Niger State and Kebbi State. The residents said that the terro...

Abuja teenager punches neighbour to death 13 May 2023    An 18-year-old man, Biliya Lawal, has died after receiving a punch in his stomach during a fight with his 14-year-old neighbour, simply identified as Danladi. The duo was said to have engaged in a heated exchange of words at their compound in Gadabiu in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory which resulted in a physical fight. Our correspondent gathered that the incident which happened around 6 pm on Friday had become the talk of the town. A commercial driver in the area who gave his name as Aliyu said the reason behind the exchange of words and subsequent exchange of punches was unknown. He said Immediately after Lawal fell to the ground, he was rushed to the Kwali General Hospital where he was declared dead. He said, “Both Lawal who is about 18-year-old and Danladi, a 14-year-old boy, live in the same compound located at Gadabiu in Kwali Area Council. I don’t know what in particular led to the exchange...

Nigerians of my era make right choices of leaders — Obasanjo 13 May 2023 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has put side by side, the performances of Nigerian leaders post-independence and what is obtainable now and concluded that Nigerians of those days are much better. Speaking during the National Daily Awards in Lagos, Obasanjo said that even though politics was ranging then like the country is experiencing today, they were determined to ensure they chose the right leaders who made the right decisions for the country. “In fact, in making choices of leaders, I will say Nigerians of post-independence make the right choices of leaders. We all know that if your choice is right, the performance and consequences will be right.” Obasanjo who is the keynote speaker at the occasion, recalled the opinion of world leaders about Nigeria immediately after independence but regretted that the country is not living up to that expectation. “When the then Prime Minister went to the United Nations pos...

INEC ‘Fraudulently’ Allocated Votes ToTinubu – Kwankwaso May 13, 2023 Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the chairmanship of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, of fraudulently allocating votes to Bola Tinubu. Kwankwaso alleged that the electoral commission allocated votes to Tinubu, the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 presidential election. The electoral umpire declared Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State the winner of the presidential election after polling a total of 8,794,726 total votes to defeat his closest contender, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who polled a total of 6,984,520 votes. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) polled a total of 6,101,533 votes to secure the third position. Kwankwaso who polled a total of 1,496,687 votes in the presidential e...

EFCC Inaugurates More Integrity Clubs in Lagos, Makurdi The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 12, 2023, inaugurated the EFCC Integrity Club in Methodist Boys High School, Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking on the occasion, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, urged the students to be anti-corruption ambassadors. Bawa, who was represented by ACE 1 Michael T. Wetkas, Zonal Commander, Lagos Command of EFCC, also urged the students to uphold the core values of the Club, which are integrity, discipline, honesty, and patriotism. He said: “As students, youths and leaders of tomorrow, you need to have deeper insights into the havocs being wreaked on our nation by the monster of corruption.   “You are expected to channel your creative energies into useful engagements and not into dishonest and dubious means of cheating others of their resources.” In his remarks, Umoh Felix, a teacher and patron of the Club, expressed hi...

YPP NWC Dissociates Self Over Congratulatory Visit To Governor Sule  ***  The Working Working Committee (NWC) of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has dissociated itself over a recent visit by some officials of the party to the Government House, Lafia.  This was contained in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Comrade Egbeola Wale Martins and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.  Martins said there was no time the National Working Committee of the party whether directly or through proxies congratulated Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on his re-election victory. The National Secretary of the party Vidiyeno Bamaiyi had led some officials on a congratulatory visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule over his re-election victory on Thursday May 11.  According to a statement issued by Governor Sule's media aide, Bamaiyi was represented by Comrade Newman Solomon.  Others include the State Chairman of the party, Comrade Adeno Sabo Adeno and...

SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: IGP CONDEMNS ACT, ORDERS IMMEDIATE ARREST OF SEUN KUTI The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command to arrest Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform.  The IGP has equally ordered a speedy and full investigation into the remote and immediate cause(s) of the assault and prosecution of the suspect accordingly.  IGP Usman Alkali Baba assures Nigerians that acts of contempt/disdain for symbols of authority will not be tolerated while offenders of such hideous crimes will be surely brought to book.  CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja. 13th May, 2023. Watch video below. 

ARREST OF A WOMAN WHO PHYSICALLY ABUSED HER LIVE-IN HELP IN ANAMBRA.  HANDS HER OVER TO THE POLICE. By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Honourable Ify Obinabo has arrested one Chinyere Ifesinachi for physically abusing her live-in help in Nnewi.  The arrest was made on Friday and the case immediately transferred to the State Criminal and Investigative Department of the Anambra Police Command Awka where she will be charged to court.  The abuser, Chinyere Ifesinachi, a 25 year old from Alor but married to an Enugu man after the arrest pleaded with the Women and Social Welfare Commissioner to forgive her as her actions was orchestrated by the devil.  Chinyere who was visibly in tears, accepted using both cane and pestle to beat the young girl to pulp saying that the reason for beating her was because she threw her child on the ground.  The parents of the child explained to the Commissioner that it was out of pity tha...

Nollywood actor Saint Obi has passed on!  The renowned veteran was 57 years old!  May his soul rest in peace!Saint Obi Is Dead  He was said to have died since Sunday in the home of one of his siblings. It is said that disagreement between his siblings is the reason why it has not been made official. Both AGN and AMP are working hard to get information from the family and make the death announcements official. The great Actor came into prominent in his role in Zeb Ejiro Sakobi and featured in over 100 movies. May rest in peace. Amen. One more photo below. 

May 13, 2023 Press Statement PDP Congratulates Gov. Adeleke on Birthday …Says He Embodies the Hope, Aspiration of Osun State People The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family congratulates the Governor of Osun State, our own dear Senator Ademola Adeleke, as he marks his birthday today, describing him as a good-natured leader with a heart for the people. Senator Adeleke is a very humble, caring, compassionate and committed leader; a dedicated administrator and people’s governor who embodies the hope, aspiration and determination of the people of Osun State in their quest for purposeful leadership, development and economic sustenance.  Our Party notes with pride, Governor Adeleke’s sense of urgency in redirecting governance towards meeting the needs of the people of Osun State immediately he was sworn in on November 27, 2022 as demonstrated in the array of legacy human capital and infrastructural projects in the State since the commencement of his administration. The PDP commends Gove...

Adele James, star of Netflix's Queen Cleopatra, responds to backlash over her casting in the role of the titular monarch. Queen Cleopatra is a Netflix docudrama that premiered on May 10, following the Egyptian queen over her 21-year rule from 51 BC to 30 BC. The series was accused of "Blackwashing" by casting a Black woman as Cleopatra, with an Egyptian governmental agency, the Supreme Council Of Antiquities (SCA), even going so far as to denounce the casting as being "a blatant historical fallacy." In an interview with The Wayne Ayers Podcast, James responds to the Blackwashing claims, saying that Queen Cleopatra has been thoroughly researched, and that Cleopatra's race is still a big question among experts. James also condemns the show's backlash, saying that Blackwashing isn't a real issue, and that people often feel the need to separate Egypt as a country from the rest of the African continent. Read James' full response below: Well, firstly, ...

Israel Adesanya's Ex-girlfriend, Charlotte Powdrell, Takes Him To Court To Get Half Of His Wealth Because They 'Dated For Too Long' Adesanya and Powdrell who hails from New Zealand were never married and she also did not have any child for the mixed martial artist but she believes she's entitled to half of his assets because they dated for too long.  Maria Ude Nwachi X Oriental Times  

Nigerian Lady Tells Husband She's No Longer In Love With Him After He Sponsored Her Nursing Education In UK, Catered For Her Family Lady tells husband she's no longer in love after he sponsored her nursing education in UK A Nigerian lawyer has narrated how a lady told her husband she's no longer in love after he sponsored her nursing education in the U.K. According to @BolanleCole, the lady said she doesn't want to be in a marriage where there is no love even though her husband catered for her needs and that of her family.  He tweeted; "Am No Longer in Love. Nigerian Woman Laments, Loses Interest in Husband after He Sponsored Her to the UK. The lady said she can't explain why she does not love her husband anymore but would not want to remain in a marriage where there is no love. She appealed to people to advise her on what to do.  “The woman said it was her husband who told her to study nursing in Nigeria and partly sponsored her studies. The nurse added that h...

Maku, Others In Attendance As ECWA Holds Mass Burial For Members Killed In Tattara Mada  ***  The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Saturday held mass burial for its members who were killed recently by gunmen suspected to be fulani herdsmen in Tattara Mada, Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State.  A total of seven members of the Church were gruesomely murdered in cold blood between Sunday April 16 and Monday April 17, 2023 when the yet-to-be arrested assailants invaded the community.  The deceased victims are Allahnana Danjuma, Renkle Moses, Iliya Tsebe, Nchekpu Chero, Friday Ahock, Bitrus Zaria and Philip Wanaso who left behind wives, twenty children and many relations.  In attendance during the funeral programme were clergymen, family members, kinsmen and other mourners notably a former Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku.  

We're Dealing With Grifters In Bauchi Masquerading As Govt Officials -Dogara  *** “As the Governor, his family and members of his inner circle grow fat, Bauchi people grow lean. We are dealing with grifters masquerading as government officials.  “They are busy stealing the State dry and stripping us of our assets like barbarian hordes in the name of governance. Why should any sane person respect these grifters who feed on the blood of our people?” -Yakubu Dogara, Ex-House Of Reps Speaker  

Karu Council Deputy Chair Visits Takalafia After Unknown Gunmen Wreaked Havoc On Community. More photos below. 

Takalafia Holds Mass Burial For Residents Killed By Unknown Gunmen  ***  Gunmen suspected to be fulani herdsmen wreaked havoc on Takalafia community and environs in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.  The pastor in-charge of the community's Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Daniel Danbeki and other residents were gruesomely murdered by the assailants during the attack on Thursday night which lasted till early hours of Friday May 12.  Properties of the residents including foodstuffs worth millions of naira were also destroyed by the assailants.  Neighbouring communities namely Gwanja and Angwan Bege according to reports were also attacked.  Other residents of the communities who are predominantly Gwandara, Mada and Yeskwe among others also sustained various degrees of injuries.  The Executive Chairman of Karu Local Governnent Area, Mr James Thomas who visited the community on Saturday condemned the attack in totality.  Thomas r...

New Apostolic Church Mourns..   24 NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH MEMBERS  DIE IN A TERRIBLE ROAD ACCIDENT Twenty-four  members of the New Apostolic Church in Chongwe District have died while 12 survived with serious injuries after a Mitsubishi Rosa Bus they were traveling in hit into the Freightliner Truck at Kapiringozi area along Chirundu - Kafue road. The deceased have only been identified as 23 female adults and one male adult while those injured are eight females and four males.  The driver of the bus is among the injured victims. Police preliminary investigations indicate that the Rosa Bus bearing registration number BAL 9480 with 35 passengers on board hit behind the  Freightliner Truck and Trailer bearing registration numbers AGB 1988 and AEG 2942 respectively.  Both vehicles were moving in the same direction towards Chirundu District. Investigations revealed that the Church members were traveling from Manyika area in Chongwe District going for Church S...

Health Minister inaugurates Anambra State Emergency Medical Service, Ambulance System     By Chukwudi Nwauba/Nnedinma Okeke    The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has inaugurated Anambra State Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (ASEMSAS). Speaking during the inauguration, the Minister said, "apart from the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Anambra is the first State to launch the emergency health system in the country".  Dr. Ehanire noted that the project, if fully launched across the 36 states of the federation, as mapped out would reduce mobility and mortality rate, as well as create job opportunities.  The Minister was represented by the Director of National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), Federal Ministry of Health Abuja, Dr. Saidu Ahmed Duwbuiwa.  He said that the project would further strengthen Primary Healthcare service delivery across the country. Dr. Ehanire commended the State Governor, Chukwu...

Anambra Assembly appoints Pete Ibida as new Majority Leader, others as Chief Whip, Deputy Chief Whip By Anastasia Agunwa/ Chizoba Okeke/ Gloria Abugu The Anambra State House of Assembly has appointed Mr. Pete Ibida, Mrs. Bravery Nkemdiche-Ikpeazu and Mr. Chiekwu Arthur Ifeanyi as its new Majority Leader, Chief Whip and the Deputy Chief Whip respectively. This followed a Communiqué sent by the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Caucus of the State 7th Assembly, read during plenary by the Speaker, Mr. Uche Okafor and confirmed by the entire House on May 11. According to Speaker who presided over the plenary, APGA Caucus of the Anambra State House of Assembly, after their meeting on Thursday morning agreed, nominated and forwarded the following persons for the post of Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Pete Ibida representing Njikoka II Constituency. "Others are Bravery Nkemdiche-Ikpeazu representing Onitsha South II Constituency and Chiekwu Arthur Ifeanyi representing Idemili Nort...

Soludo vows To Revive Onitsha City By Okolonji Okechukwu The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has paid a strategic visit to the city of Onitsha and made an on the -spot assesment of specific locations in Onitsha North and South Council Areas. The Governor, accompanied by his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Officials of the State Physical Planning Board, Members of the State Urban Regeneration Council, Anambra State Water Resources Management Office and other members of the State Executive Council, embarked on the strategic inspection. The places visited by the entourage include an abandoned hotel facilitated under two previous administrations at GRA, Onitsha, encroached land meant for Judges' quarters, roads in Fegge, Onitsha that needed attention, roads, and blocked drainage system in Ochanja Market, Sakamori, Fegge Onitsha, and abandoned water schemes in the area. Gov. Soludo during the tour said that the state government would no more tolerate impunity being perpetr...

State Government Commences Work on Awka Erosion Control Project.... By Okoli-Sunday The Anambra State Government has commenced work on the Awka erosion control project. Speaking to newsmen at Ekwueme Square, Awka, Engr. Ifeanyi Okoma, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure said that the visit was to officially handover the project documents to the contractor IDC Construction Ltd. According to him, on behalf of Prof. Charles Soludo, we are handing over this site to you and we want to state here that the reclamation is very important to the State government. Engr. Okoma said, "Anambra State is the erosion capital of Nigeria and land is one of the little resources we have and so it is like a diamond to us and this diamond is being taken over by the agents of nature.  "The government led by Prof. Charles Soludo decided that we shall reclaim our land and if we don't do it now, definitely this whole places will be gone. We felt that your company can do this job and we ho...