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 GOV. ALIA TACKLES BENUE PDP OVER CLAIM ON CATTLE TRADERS' ATTACK The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has ordered all criminals tormenting the residents to leave the state or risk arrest. The governor gave the order in a statement issued on Saturday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula. Alia also dismissed the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the killing of a Fulani man during an attack on cattle traders by criminals in the Katsina-Ala local government area of the state. He urged the PDP to join him to bring development to the state instead of causing hatred and ethnic tensions in the state. He warned that no criminal in Benue would escape punishment if they remained in the state. The governor directed security agencies and traditional rulers in the area to ensure the arrest and prosecution of people behind the attack. Alia said: “The allegation by the PDP that it was Fulani herders that were attacked and killed is patently false and a figment...

Anambra Joint Security Force Smash Insurgents Camp in Ogbunka - Rescues three hostages including Reverend Father. - Arrests three Suspects - Recovers Three Pump Action Guns - Recovers Nine Vehicles snatched at Gunpoint Police-led Forward Operating Base (FOB) comprising military and paramilitary Services based in Aguata and supported by Police Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu yesterday, 6th October, 2023 in a well coordinated operation, stormed insurgents Camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South LGA. Three abducted persons including a Reverend Father were rescued unhurt. Nine vehicles and three Pump Action Guns were recovered. Three suspects were arrested. Also recovered were stolen Camouflage uniform, Biafra Flag, Several Handsets, Flash Drives and Sim Cards that will aid comprehensive investigation and prosecution. This gang has been responsible for spate of abductions in Orumba North and South as well as parts of Aguata LGAs in recent times. The abducted victims were all kidnapped this month. Th...

GOVERNOR MUTFWANG COMMENDS OPERATION SAFE HAVEN TROOPS FOR RECOVERING REMAINS OF MISSING COMMUNITY LEADER, CONDEMNS GRUESOME ACT Following thorough security briefings and diligent investigation, the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has acknowledged a significant breakthrough by Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) troops.  Through credible intelligence, the troops have successfully recovered the remains of the missing Ardo of Panyam, Adamu Idris Gabdo. In a statement, Governor Mutfwang strongly condemned the heinous act and lauded the perseverance and tenacity of the security personnel.  He praised their professionalism and determination in locating the body of the late Ardo. The Governor assured the security forces of government's unwavering support in conducting further investigations to apprehend those responsible for the crime. Governor Mutfwang reassured of government's commitment to upholding the rule of law in addressing all forms of criminal activities. ...

Mohbad: NDLEA responded to police enquiry since September 28, 2023 Following media enquiries on the claim by the Lagos state police command at a press conference on Friday 6th October 2023 that it was yet to get a response from the NDLEA on social media allegations bordering on alleged arrest and detention of the late artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad, the Agency will like to state that indeed its response was sent and received by the police since Thursday 28th September 2023. Indeed, to show the seriousness with which the Agency treated the issue, our formal response dated Thursday 28th September 2023 was sent by flight to Lagos, delivered and received by the police same Thursday 28th September. The summary of our response is reproduced below for the benefit of the inquiring public: “We also heard the unsubstantiated allegation on social media that Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad, was arrested and detained by NDLEA on the 24th of February 2022 and given a substanc...

Marketers raise the alarm over lightness of petrol Marketers of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol have raised the alarm over the lightness of the product in some retail outlets, noting that it is inferior to the quality the Nigerian Midstream and Upstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) approved. They described some of the products imported to Nigeria as evaporating and undurable. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), National Vice President, Mr. John Keke Ocha, broke the news at Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja. According to him, lack of adequate legitimate domestic refining of petroleum has paved the way for the importation of all manners of products to meet consumer needs. Explaining that absence of in – country refining has led to the importation of different grades of petrol, he lamented that the consumers have no choice. He advised the Federal Government to look inward to ensur...

Bolanle Raheem’s Murder: Court to deliver judgment Oct. 9 A Lagos High Court will on Monday deliver judgment in the case of a police officer, Darambi Vandi, charged with shooting dead a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day. The court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square gave the judgment date on July 13, after the adoption of final written addresses by parties in the suit. Vandi was arraigned on Jan. 16 on a count charge of murder but pleaded not guilty. The court granted an accelerated hearing on the case. Lagos State Government alleged that the defendant shot Raheem in the chest on Dec. 25, 2022, at Ajah Roundabout, on Lekki- Expressway, Lagos State, an offence that contravenes Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The prosecution team led by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo, called a total of 11 witnesses, including eight police officers. The prosecution also presented two eyewitnesses and a pathologist. Among...

 Hamas launches 'greatest battle' against Israel, fires over 5000 rockets Hamas, the militant Palestinian group launched a surprise massive rocket attack against Israel on Saturday, as its gunmen also infiltrated southern Israel. Mohammad Deif, a senior Hamas military commander, announced the start of the operation in a broadcast on Hamas media, calling on Palestinians everywhere to fight. “This is the day of the greatest battle end the last occupation on earth,” he said, adding that 5,000 rockets had been launched. The sound of outgoing rockets whooshing through the air could be heard in Gaza and sirens wailed as far away as Tel Aviv, some 70 kilometers (40 miles) to the north, during an early morning barrage that lasted more than 30 minutes. One Israeli woman was killed, according to emergency services, as ambulance crews were deployed in areas around the Gaza Strip and sirens sounded across Israel, including Jerusalem. Israeli media reported that gunmen had opened fire on pa...

Soyinka invites EFCC, ICPC to probe him over accusation of fraudulent academic claims Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has called on those accusing him of fraudulent academic claims to submit all evidence to the EFCC, ICPC and the Directorate of Prosecutions within 30 days so that they can probe him. Soyinka spoke after an online publication disputed his academic claims and attributed it to the scholastic industry of a Bristol schoolteacher. Soyinka in a statement titled: “A Moral Call to Amoral Conscripts,” on Friday, sai he would voluntarily waive all protection under the statute of limitations, and insisted that the laws that govern fraudulent academic claims be invoked and applied to these allegations against him to the uttermost limit. He declared in advance that, if found culpable, he shall strip himself of any titles and honours he might have garnered in his entire career, from the most obscure to the most coveted. According to Soyinka, “A document of unmatchable scurrility, ...

FG Suspends N-Power Program Indefinitely The Federal Government has suspended the N-Power programme indefinitely. It said the decision was a result of some irregularities within the scheme, noting that an investigation has been launched into the utilization of funds since the program began. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, who made the announcement while featuring on a TVC news program on Saturday, claimed that some of the beneficiaries are not found in their place of assignments yet they expect monthly stipends. Edu said some of the beneficiaries ought to have exited the program since 2022 but are still on the payroll. “We must go back to look into N-Power and understand what the problems are so we will basically suspend the programe for now until we are done with proper investigation into the utilization of fund into the N-Power program. “We want to know how many persons are basically on the program right now, how many persons are owed, amount they...

 Despite Challenges, I’ve No Regret Embracing Islam – Igbo Christian Convert Twenty-nine-year-old Josephine Oziomachukwu Nworie now Aisha Suleiman converted to Islam five years ago and got married to a Hausa man in Bauchi State. In this interview with Daily Trust Saturday, she speaks about her conversion and the challenges that come with it. Tell us about yourself? My name is Aisha Suleiman formerly known as Josephine Oziomachukwu Nworie. I was born and brought up in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. How has it been since you converted to Islam? Renowned Islamic cleric, Giro Argungu, is dead World Teachers’ Day: Fulfill your promises, teachers tell FG 3yrs after Life has not been easy at all considering the fact that I converted to Islam five years ago. I have been tested by Almighty Allah with some challenges during this period but Alhamdullilah. I am now a graduate but I am yet to get a job despite trying different organizations and bodies but my husband is tr...

I lost roles because film makers tagged me ‘ugly’ – Funke Akindele Funke Akindele Ace actress and film maker, Funke Akindele has recounted how she was constantly denied movie roles at some point due to the fact that some people practically labelled her ‘ugly’. She mentioned having to deal with unpleasant comments from film makers about her physique and looks saddened her. The ‘Jenifa Diary’ maker and star recalled how she broke down in tears every time they passed those uncomplimentary remarks, further rubbing salt to her injury by withholding roles from her. On Toke Makinwa’s podcast, “Toke Moments”, Akindele who recently released a mini series, “She Must Be Obeyed” also disclosed being maligned over her looks even in the Yoruba movie scene and denied roles as a result. The twin mom described how Iyabo Ojo intervened on different occasions when movie makers refused her roles and when any tried to consider her for a role, it would usually be a minor one. “I remember people telling me, ...

NBC serves Arise TV final warning on alleged violation of Broadcasting Code The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has given the operators of Arise TV final warning on alleged violation of Nigeria Broadcasting Code. Unsold Emergency Generators In Lagos (See Prices) Emergency Generators | Search Ads | SponsoredUnsold Emergency Generators In Lagos (See Prices)Jubna  Ads Choice Director-General of NBC,  Balarabe Shehu llelah, gave the warning in a letter to the Chief Executive Officer of Arise Global Limited and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja. In the letter titled “Preponderance of derogatory and incendiary remarks: Final warning”, Ilelah said the commission had observed with concern, the preponderance of incendiary remarks allowed on Arise News. “This letter once again seeks to underscore the tremendous responsibility put on the broadcaster to manage array of guests that may feature on the station from time to time. “For the benefit of doub...

Atiku seeks Supreme Court’s nod to file fresh evidence against Tinubu ....Says presenting forged certificate to INEC weighty constitutional matter In his efforts to establish allegations of forgery and lying on oath against President Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, sought the leave of the Supreme Court on Friday night to bring in fresh additional evidence to prove that President Tinubu submitted a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in aid of his qualification for the presidential election. The documents Atiku sought to tender are Tinubu’s academic records, which were handed over to him by Chicago State University (CSU) on Monday, October 2, 2023. The 32-page documents were released to the former Vice President on the orders of Judge Nancy Maldonado of the District Court of Illinois, Eastern Division, Illinois, United States of America (U...

How we defraud wealthy unmarried ladies with fake marriage – Suspect reveals Wisdom Mmaduka, a suspected notorious advance fee fraudster, from Onicha in the Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has been arrested and detained for reportedly scamming women through fictitious weddings. The suspect is the head of a syndicate which includes fake parents and in-laws that regularly accompanied him to the fictitious wedding ceremonies. The 30-year-old, together with 18 other alleged criminals, was paraded by the Imo State Police Command. Henry Okoye, the state police command’s spokesman, said Mmaduka was detained after he fraudulently collected N1.4 million from one Miss Judith via ATM transfer under the pretense of getting married to her. He said a data-tracking analysis and intelligence-led operation by Owerri Area Command detectives resulted in the capture of the well-known advance fee scammer. According to Mmaduka, who admitted to the crime, his method of operation is to t...

I will retrieve cars bought for my artists if they leave my record label – Portable Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to retrieve cars bought for his artists if they leave his record label, Zeh Nation, claiming the cars are the record label’s properties. The ‘Zazu’ crooner also pointed out that his artists have not made more than N70,000 since joining his record label but he gifted them multi-million Naira cars. In a recent Instagram live session with fans, Portable said, “Do you know how many record labels that have signed Abuga before I signed him and gave him fame? Use your brain bro. No enviousness. No ripping. Zeh Nation. “However, I will collect all the cars I bought for Youngiduu and Abuga when they leave Zeh Nation. The cars are the record label’s properties. I’m the one promoting the record label. I’m the top artist of the record label. I’m the one making all the money for the record label.”  

Throwing stones but you live in glass house – Davido responds to Pinnick’s allegations Famous singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has seemingly responded to the allegations by former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick that he refused to show up at an event in Warri, Delta State, despite being paid an excess of $94,600 (about N72 million). DAILY POST recalls that Pinnick recently called out Davido for refusing to perform at this year’s Warri Again festival despite allegedly receiving a payment of $94,600 and the organisers booking a private jet for him for $18,000. He threatened to teach the singer a lesson, adding that he was becoming too proud despite not being a bigger artist than Burna Boy who is half Itsekiri (Warri). In what appears like a shade on the former boss of the Glass House; NFF headquarters, Davido wrote via his X handle, “Throwing stones but u dey live for glass house.” In another post, Davido bragged that nobody could stop him from performing an...

  Davido did not show up for our event despite being paid N72m – Ex-NFF President, Pinnick alleges Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has called out singer Davido for allegedly refusing to show up at the 19th edition of the Warri Again fest despite getting paid an excess of $94,600 (about 72 million naira). The sports administrator said the organisers also booked a private jet for $18,000 to bring the artist to perform at the event in Warri, Delta State. He disclosed this while addressing attendees at the event. Speaking in Pidgin, Pinnick said, “We paid Davido $94,600 on the 6th of April. We paid $18,000 for his plane. If im say him be big boy, we go tell am say we Big pass am. “I’m not joking. So, why he was playing his games back and forth, we decided to hunt to find another artist, Shallipopi. “You see when people say dem big, I just dey laugh. The biggest artiste in Nigeria today, no be Burna Boy? Burna Boy is half Itsekiri. Burna Boy’s paternal...

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 LAWMA CLEARS ROADSIDE TRADERS AT OYINGBO MARKET The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisance. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the agency observed that, despite the closure of the market, some traders still engaged in roadside trading activities, in breach of environmental regulations. He said, "We cannot compromise on the environmental well-being of our city. It is imperative that all markets in the state strictly adhere to environmental laws. Non-compliance will result in the sealing of the markets, and such markets will not be reopened until appropriate conditions are met. We will also not condone any form of roadside trading around sealed business premises." Dr. Gbadegesin stated that the enforcement action underscored LAWMA's commitment to fostering a sust...

Chelsea Boss Pochettino Calls For VAR To Be Simplified Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has called for the VAR system to be simplified, saying he “trusts the car but the driver is the problem” following the costly Liverpool goal blunder. Liverpool were wrongly denied an opening goal in their 2-1 defeat at Tottenham last weekend due to an error by VAR operator Darren England. Luis Diaz’s strike was given offside by the on-pitch officials, but England mistakenly thought they had made an onside call. Diaz was onside and England confirmed that decision before realising the misunderstanding meant he had given the green light for the game to restart with the goal disallowed. Pochettino is in favour of the technology, but the Argentine would like to see it simplified. “I trust in the VAR and how we manage the VAR. I trust in the car but the driver? That is the problem,” he said on Friday. “For me it is about simplifying the situation. After many years seeing how things work, the most importan...