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Fmr AGF, Malami Weds Hajia Rakkiya As Fourth Wife, A Year After Marrying Buhari’s Daughter The former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Saturday, got married to Hajia Rakkiya Bashir, According to Sahara Reporters. This comes a year after Malami married Nana Hadiza, the third daughter of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Just like Hadiza, Buhari’s daughter, it was learnt that Rakkiya Bashir was previously married. It was gathered that the private Nikkai ceremony took place on Saturday. Malami, a lawyer from Kebbi State who was hardly known before 2015 when he was appointed to the administration of Buhari, is today one of the richest men in the country  

𝑰𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓: 𝑱𝑮𝑺𝑮 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚. Jigawa State Government has declared Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 as a work free day to mark the Hijrah 1445 (Islamic New Year). In a Statement signed by the Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Hussaini Ali Kila on behalf of Governor Malam Umar A Namadi, the Governor urged Civil Servants and residents in the State to use the day to pray for the State and the country at large. “The period of the Islamic New Year should remind all people of the countless favours bestowed on them by the Almighty God" the statement read. “People should use the period to reflect and live their lives based on the teachings of Islam and practice of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “During the occasion, it is expected that all public servants and the entire people of the State will also pray to Almighty Allah for continued protection and guidance of our leaders,” it said. According to the statement, the Governor al

Anambra Representative Presents South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Establishment Bill 2023 At National Assembly ...... passes First Reading.... The Member representing Ihiala Federal Constituency and former Deputy Speaker of Anambra State House Of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paschal A. Agbodike today 18th July, 2023 presented a Bill seeking to establish South East Development Commission. The Bill according to him will address the issue of marginalization, underdevelopment and insecurity in the entire South East geopolitical zone. He said that the Bill will augment the comprehensive development and targeted the specific needs of the people. He opined that SEDC when successfully created will be entrusted with planning and execution of developmental projects that will positively affect critical sectors like infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, commerce, etc.  To us at Anambra Current News , this is a landmark move that will help the economic growth of the entire South East. It

Adamawa vigilante marries Norwegian woman he met on social media  Hamman Joda Isa, got married to Diana Maria Lugunborg, in Yola town, Yola North Local Government area of Adamawa State.  It was gathered that Diana came from Norway and agreed to marry Isa who she met via a social media platform. More photos below. 

 One Arrested Over Murder Of Enugu Lawmaker July 17, 2023 One of the suspects involved in the murder of Duhu Nelson Sylvester Nnacheta, the Councilor representing Eha-Ulo Ehalumona Council Ward in Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council, has been arrested. Nnacheta was killed  by gunmen on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-Alumonah. The Enugu State Police Command public relations officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe said one of the member of the gang that assassinated the lawmaker is currently in custody. “Police Operatives of the Command have arrested one (1) male suspect and a member of the criminal gang, alleged to have attacked and murdered one Duhu Nelson Sylvester Nnacheta (a.k.a ‘Ofunwa’) ‘m’, identified as the Councilor representing Eha-Ulo Ehalumona Council Ward, on 16/07/2023 at about 11.30pm, at Umualoji Village in Ehalumona community of Nsukka LGA. “Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has ordered intense discreet investigation and manhunt of the assailants. “Further dev

Controversy as two poly students, applicant die under mysterious circumstances 18th Jul 2023  Controversy has surrounded the death of two students of Gateway Polytechnic, Ode-Remo, Ogun State, and one other applicant student of the school. The three, according to findings, died under mysterious circumstances. Their bodies were discovered last Wednesday, July 12, though the course of death is yet to be unraveled. Findings revealed that four students of the school and the applicant who is awaiting admission developed stomach problems after allegedly eating a spaghetti meal. Two of the students and the applicant eventually died. According to an Instagram video posted on the school’s blog, the three confirmed dead have been identified as, Bakari Habbeb, an ND2 student of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Odu Selen, an ND1 student of the Department of Mass Communication, and Hameed, an Applicant of the School for 23/24 academic session. A circular co-signed by the school’s Studen

TV Presenter gang-raped, abandoned in classroom 18th Jul 2023   A gang of six men are reported to have raped an 18-year-old private Television Station presenter in Lapai town of Niger state. The incident took place on Saturday. It was learnt that the presenter was on her way home from office when she received a phone call from someone she apparently was familiar with. According to a reliable source, the caller asked her to come to the Kobo Primary School, near the Emir’s Palace in the town, a call she responded to. It was learnt that on entering one of the classrooms where the caller was waiting, she became dizzy after which she was given “something to drink” which made her to sleep off. Before then, according to the findings, her phone was collected, the SIM card was removed and all information in the phone were deleted. She was thereafter ganged raped and left on the floor in the classroom. The Founder of the Lapai TV station Mr Aliyu Abdullahi Kure confirmed the incident, saying it

Fubara raises alarm over possible emergence of militiamen in Rivers 18th Jul 2023  The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised the alarm over the possible emergence of militiamen in Degema Local Government Area (LGA). Fubara spoke on Tuesday when senior officers led by the new General Officer Commanding, Six Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Jamal Abdussalam, visited him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. According to him, the looming threat is due to some men occupying what seems to be an abandoned military base in the locality. The governor described the public appearance of the men with firearms as embarrassing and an insult to the state and federal governments. He challenged the GOC to investigate and tackle the security threat without any delay. Fubara further tasked the Army to strengthen their operations in the outskirts of the state, especially in areas where they have operational bases and where the government is carrying out infrastructural projects

1.6m Nigerians live in modern slavery – NAPTIP 18th Jul 2023  The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that 1.6million Nigerians live in modern slavery. The agency also said a recent report indicates that 50 million people globally live in modern slavery. To tackle the trend, the Director General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Wazir-Azi said there is an urgent need to protect the rights of victims, control trafficking and build a safer and inclusive society. She disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday at a press conference to commemorate the 20 anniversary of NAPTIP. Speaking on the slavery index, she said: “Recently, the 2023 Global Slavery Index opine that globally, it is estimated that 50 million people are living in modern slavery on any day in 2021, an increase of 10 million people since 2016. “What this narrative indicates is the urgent need for a more strategic and deliberate global response to these problems. “It is a report that is usually re

CBN releases list of licenced BDC operators 18th Jul 2023  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday released the list of the Bureau De Change (BDC) operators approved by the apex bank. According to the fresh list published by the CBN, the total number of approved BDC dealers has been reduced to 2,991. The document titled ‘Approved BDCs’, revealed that the licenses of 2,698 BDCs have been withdrawn. In 2022, the Central Bank published a similar list in a document with reference: REF: FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/037, titled, ‘List of CBN Licensed Bureaux De Change As at December 31, 2021’ where the CBN had approved 5,689 black market dealers. It Is no longer news that in Nigeria, BDCs are the major influencers of exchange rates. Prior to the emergence of President Bola Tinubu, the operators had grown from 74 in 2005 to 5,689 in 2021. The BDCs grew by more than 100 per cent under Emefiele who later banned the sale of foreign exchange to BDCs over round tripping and involvement in illegal fina

Arresting Putin a ‘declaration of war’, says Ramaphosa 18th Jul 2023  Arresting Vladimir Putin would amount to a declaration of war on Russia, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in court papers released on Tuesday as the country wrangles over hosting the Russian leader. Putin has been invited to a BRICS summit in Johannesburg next month but is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant — a provision that Pretoria as an ICC member would be expected to implement were he to attend. South Africa’s diplomatic dilemma is playing out in court, where the leading opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), is trying to force the government’s hand and ensure the Kremlin leader is held and handed over to the ICC if he steps foot in the country. But in a responding affidavit, Ramaphosa described the DA’s application as “irresponsible” and said national security was at stake. “Russia has made it clear that arresting its sitting President would be a declaration of wa

Unknown güñmen attäck Enugu police station, cart away arms A Divisional Police station in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State came under attack by unknown gunmen, early Tuesday morning. Although no officer was reported killed during the attack, one of them was said to have been shot and is currently receiving treatment. The gunmen also succeeded in carting away arms and ammunition. A local hinted that the assailants stormed the unfenced police station at about 2 am with a Toyota Sienna bus, shouting “Release Nnamdi Kanu,” “No Nnamdi Kanu, no peace.” “They came through Eha-Amufu and left through the same axis but it’s not possible they got to Eha-Amufu township or crossed to Nkalagu, otherwise they would have been encountered by the soldiers in that area. It’s possible they went through Aguamede to Benue state,” the source said. The Enugu State Police Public command is yet to issue a statement on the reported attack.  

Nigerian Man 'Goes Blind' During Bizarre Attempt To Break Guinness World Record By Crying For 7 Days Nigerian man identified as Tembu Ebere has confirmed that he partially went blind while attempting to cry for seven days to set a record in the Guinness World Records. This is as the craze to achieve feats of endurance sweeps across the country after a chef, Hilda Baci, in May officially broke the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.  Ebere, who confirmed his health issues to BBC said that he forced himself to cry for seven days for the record but along the line, he went temporarily blind. Ebere, who has been attempting to cry non-stop for seven days said that he experienced headaches, puffy eyes and a swollen face and went partially blind for 45 minutes amid his efforts. He told BBC, “I had to re-strategise and reduce my wailing,” adding that he was determined to cry for one week as he planned despite the difficulties he enco

Kano: Reactions As Obidients In Kano Makes Billboard For Peter Obi Ahead Of His Birthday Photo of a large billboard with the photo of the labour party presidential aspirant, Peter Gregory Obi has been sighted online The billboard which is currently generating lots of comments was erected by supporters of the labour party presidential aspirant in Kano state This was done in anticipation of the birthday celebration of the former governor of Anambra state on July 19th Recall that Peter Obi had come out through a post that he shared on his verified Twitter page that he isn't going to celebrate his birthday Stating his reason, he said he is unhappy about some of the things that are currently happening in the country. He however, told his supporters to celebrate the day by visiting Orphanage homes , IDP camps and many other places The billboard has the bold picture of the labour party presidential aspirant alongside an inscription which says " Happy birthday"  

We Can’t Fold Hands, Watch Country Deteriorate, CJN Tells Judiciary  Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday, urged jurists and legal professionals not to sit by and watch the country degenerate but rather wake up to their role of charting a course for national development. Ariwoola, who said this, while declaring open the 2023 Nigerian Bar Association- Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) conference, urged lawyers to embrace honesty, transparency and integrity, saying they must distinguish themselves and not be afraid to fight for a just society. Also, in his remarks, NBA chairman, Yakubu Maikyau, said a new code of conduct for legal practitioners would be launched January 1, 2024, to fight corruption within the Bar, The Guardian reports.   

Senate asks FG to tackle erosion menace in Edo THE Senate has called for an immediate collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Environment, Ecological Fund Office and the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in order to tackle the menace of erosion devastation in Edo Central Senatorial District. The Senate has also called on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to collaborate and carry out emergency works on Ekpoma (Uhiele, Ujoelen, Ukpenu, Borehole Road & Emuhi), Irrua (Uwesan and Ikekato), Ewu (Eguare and Uzogholo), Uromi (Efandion, Eguare & Uzegwa), Udo and Illushi. The Upper Chamber has mandate the Committees on Environment, Ecology, Works, Special Duties, FERMA (when constituted) and Legislative Compliance to engage the Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, NEMA and Ecological Fund Office to come up with a durable and lasting workplan to arrest the devastation; Involv

IGP RECEIVES RETIRED OFFICERS CONSULTATIVE FORUM, PLEDGES COLLABORATION Nominates DIG DFA as Forum’s Focal Person with Police Leadership The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, on Tuesday 18th July, 2023, received the esteemed members of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja led by its 1st Vice President, AIG Paul O. Ochonu (Rtd), NPM, and 2nd Vice President, CP Samuel Adetunji, Rtd. The meeting, held with members of ARPON under the auspices of the Retired Officers Consultative Forum, lends credence to the IGP's commitment to fostering a strong relationship with retired officers and leveraging their valuable experience to achieve the mandate of the Nigeria Police Force. During the meeting, the IGP acknowledged their invaluable insights and pledged to collaborate closely with them in order to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the NPF. To streamline the communication process, th

RE: ALLEGED WRONGFUL DISMISSAL: POLICE AUTHORITY REVIEWS, UPHOLDS EARLIER VERDICT ON DISMISSED KWARA OFFICERS As Review Panel Recommends Officers’ Prosecution for Conspiracy, Theft, False and Malicious Publications against NPF The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a viral video featuring two dismissed police officers, Sergeant Shola Akano and Corporal Babatunde Glorious, from the Kwara State Police Command and a follow-up publication in the Punch Newspaper of June 2, 2023, in order to set the records straight and demystify the trending allegations for what it really is. In the said video and publication, the erstwhile officers alleged that their dismissal from the Nigeria Police was wrongful and a result of their refusal to receive a bribe to compromise a matter they were investigating. The NPF, therefore, wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding their dismissal and reaffirm the integrity of the disciplinary process after being subjected to re-assessment. According to findi

COMBINED TROOPS NEUTRALIZE ESN/IPOB FIGHTERS IN ENCOUNTER Combined troops of 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police and Operatives of the Department of State Services have neutralized two IPOB/ESN fighters and arrested five others after a fierce encounter that took place on Monday 17 July 2023 at Fuji Junction general area in Asaba, Delta state. The encounter followed    distress calls that the community  was under attack by the terrorists,  to which the combined troops swiftly responded. The terrorists succumbed to the overwhelming fire power of the troops, after two of their members fell in the fire fight that ensued, while the survivors fled to their hideout around Okpanam river. The gallant troops in pursuit of the fleeing criminal elements, successfully trailed them to their enclave in a house around Okpanam river, where they were nabbed. The troops also recovered one AK 47 Rifle, one Pump Action Semi Automatic Rifle, 15 Live Cartridges, one AK 47 Rifle Magazine and a

CP ADEOYE CONTINUES SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENTS _Visits Federal Road Safety Corps, Awka; Receives in audience leadership of Anambra State House of Assembly._ The Commissioner of Police, *CP Aderemi Adeoye* today 18/7/2023 paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Road Safety Corps RS5.3 Anambra State Sector Command. The *CP* during the discussion with the  Sector Commander sought greater Cooperation and collaboration, especially on matters of traffic management, prosecution of traffic offenders, joint operations etc. He also visited the *National Vehicle Identification Scheme* (NVIS) Plant, Awka where Vehicle Number Plates are produced. He was presented with a ceremonial number Plate *_”CP ADEOYE"_*by the Sector Commander. He assured the Corps of  sustained deployment of armed police officers to ensure adequate  protection of the facility.  In the entourage of the *CP* include  CSP Williams Odumu, Ops Officer; CSP Ewere Okundaye, OC SIB and DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, Police PRO. Later

EFCC Arrests 33 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benin City Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters at their hideout in Benin City. Those arrested are Timothy Odion, Destiny Otokhune, Bright Akhabue, Isaac Eghosa, Philip Anderson, Kennedy Osagie, Kabiru Mohammed, Erharuyi Osaigbovo, Amalawa Kingsĺey, Obasohen Kelvin, Emmanuel Imuentinyan, Eghosa Osadebamwen, Akhere Destiny, Evans Jesse, Kazeem Samson, Luma Kayode, Festus Iyenfunmwena, Osagie Emmanuel, Chinoso Okoye, Michael Okoh, Yadina Chukwudi, Kelvin Amenze, Aikorogie Osarenmweda and Samuyi Ajayi. Others are Sylvester Anointed, Ekhator Osamudiamwen, Oneh Endurance, Etinosa Ogieva, Marvellous Osawaru, Akhere Jeffrey, Oweka Augustine, George Festus and Lucky Junior. Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include six exotic cars (Two Lexus 330, Toyota Highlander, Toyota Venza, Toyota Camry, Lexus ES350)