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 I will end open grazing in Abuja – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, expressed displeasure over the movement of cattle within Abuja city. Wike told worried residents of Abuja that plans are on to put an end to the roaming of cattle within the city centre. He gave the assurance in Abuja when he received in audience the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Daniel Bertrand. Wike said he had initiated multifaceted discussions with different relevant critical stakeholders on the need to end the roaming of cattle in the city. The Minister also noted that fighting insecurity in FCT demands multifaceted approaches which the administration was already adopting to defeat criminalities. He added that his administration has also intensified partnership drives with the private sector transportation players, in a bid to beef up security in the city. Earlier in his speech, the Ambassador, Daniel Bertrand who had raised concerns over the...

 ANAMBRA TRUTH, PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMISSION SUBMITS FINAL REPORT TO GOVERNOR SOLUDO The Executive Governor of Anambra State Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo  has been handed the final report of the “Anambra Truth, Peace and Justice Commission”, which was put in place by his government to investigate the remote causes of insecurity and unrest in the state and the South East as a whole. The Governor while speaking in the event which took place in the ANSEC Chambers, Government House Awka, voiced his fears on the impact crime has on the younger generation and the path they have taken which spills only doom. Governor Soludo applauded the efforts of Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, the Chairman of the Commission as well as it's members for a great report and their  dedication towards ensuring that there is peace and stability within the state.   The Governor noted that the report's will serve as a yardstick to eradicating of crime nation wide.  Governor Soludu stressed t...

 PRESS RELEASE POLICE ARREST 254 SUSPECTS, RESCUE 35 VICTIMS, RECOVER 44 ARMS, 477 AMMUNITION IN 2 WEEKS As IGP Assures Strategies Being Implemented to Achieve Safer Society for All The Nigeria Police Force in its continuous dedication to the pursuit of justice and the apprehension of criminals across various forms of crime, as well as upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of every citizen which remains paramount as we strive towards a more secure and peaceful Nigeria, has yet again recorded various achievements in this wise. Over the past two weeks, the Nigeria Police Force has achieved significant milestones in combating crime and criminality nationwide. The NPF’s targeted and relentless efforts have resulted in the arrest of 254 suspects, including 92 armed robbers, 153 kidnappers, and 9 suspected cultists. Additionally, 35 kidnapped victims have been successfully rescued unhurt, with 7 stolen vehicles recovered. Furthermore, these ardently executed operations have...

So-Safe Corps Nabs Man Dismantling Aluminium Windows in Ogun Community  By Felix Mordi  For not exercising restraints from making do with what does not belong to him, a middle-aged man has run into trouble in Ogun State.  The 37-year-old suspect, Ashade Kamoru, was caught by operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps, otherwise known as So-Safe Corps while dismantling aluminum sliding windows from a building in his Owode-Yewa community.  A resident of Wawe House on Elekure Street, Alagbon, Ashade was said to be busy dismantling the sliding windows of a building  at Iyana Ifako, also in Alagbon, when the law of retribution caught up with him.  In a statement issued issued by the Corps Commander of So-Safe, Dr. Soji Ganzallo through the Agency's Director of Information and Public Relations, AC Moruf Yusuf, the suspect was arrested at about 5:45am on Tuesday, March 5, by operatives of the SC Fatimoh Idris-led Owode-Yewa Divisi...

 Insecurity: NASS leadership to meet Tinubu as terrorists kill 50 in Benue Following the killing of over 50 people in fresh attacks on some communities in Benue State by suspected terrorists and the rising insecurity across the country, the Senate on Wednesday reached a resolution asking the leadership of both chambers of the National Assembly to urgently seek audience with President Bola Tinubu to find lasting solutions to the security challenges facing the country. This was even as the Red Chamber urged the Service Chiefs and heads of other security agencies to, as a matter of urgency, deploy security personnel to address the continuing and ongoing attacks by armed terrorist parading as herdsmen on communities in Kwande, Ukum, Logo and Katsina-Ala Local Government Areas of Benue State. The lawmakers asked the security agencies to flush out the terrorists and restore normalcy to the affected communities, and also invest in surveillance technology and equipment to detect and preven...

 Jose Peseiro Thanks Nigerians, Seeks Continuous Support for Super Eagles The former head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has asked Nigerians and fans of the Super Eagles to continue to show support to the players, saying that “these players make sacrifices to bring them joy.” He said this via his X handle on Wednesday, March 6. He noted: “I want to thank all Nigerians and the entire press for the interest, support, and encouragement given to the Super Eagles while I was their coach. “I would like to ask all of you to always support your players. “These athletes give their all for the Super Eagles, taking pride in representing their country. The players make sacrifices to bring you joy. “The Super Eagles deserve all your support, which will be very important for the great challenges that lie ahead.” The Portuguese resigned his post last week following the expiration of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation. Source: X | JosePeseiro

 South East Devt Commission will end Igbos cry of marginalization – Ifeanyi Ubah The Senator representing Anambra South, Ifeanyi Ubah, has said that the newly passed South East Development Commission Bill will assuage the feeling of marginalization among the Igbo. Ubah, in a press release he signed, which was made available to newsmen in Awka, Anambra State capital, thanked the Senate for passing the bill, saying it is a crucial step towards addressing the needs of Ndigbo. The bill was first introduced to the present 10th Senate by Ubah, and later passed through first reading on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Ubah commended the Senate for working tirelessly to ensure that the bill process was not discontinued after its first reading and for diligently working to ensure its passage. He said: “I appreciation the Senate on behalf of the South East Senators and Honourable Members. The South East Development Commission Bill is important in addressing the developmental challenges faced by t...

 Nollywood colleagues dragging me are envious of me - Yul Edochie Actor cum preacher, Yul Edochie, has said that his colleagues who have been criticizing him for the past two years are envious of him. Yul said this in an episode of Our Naija Podcast with hosts Joy and Rukky in a now-viral video on Wednesday, March 6. He said: "For the past 2 years, they've been dragging me, I'm still here doing better than them if not all of them.  "Most of the Nollywood people who are against me, for something wey no concern them... it's envy. Look at them, if you bring out all of them, both the men and women, first of all, I am finer than them, I am doing better than all of them. There are some of them who have earned N150,000 per movie for the past 10 years, but they don't grow. Watch video below. 

 Ibadan explosion: Court sends three persons to prison A Federal High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of a woman and two men for their roles in the January 16 Bodija explosion in Ibadan. The police charged Ramatu Camara, 47, Ganiu Malik, 20, and Abubakar Samasa, 64, with conspiracy, use of weapons of mass destruction, stockpiling of radioactive materials, and dispersal of biological weapons, but they pleaded not guilty to the charge. Justice E.U. Akpan ordered that they be remanded in the Agodi correctional centre, and adjourned the suit until April 11 for a hearing on their bail applications. The police prosecutor, Michael Ojeah, had informed the court that Camara, Malik, and Samasa were facing a five-count charge. Ojeah further added that the defendants and others at large committed the crime at about 7.30 p.m. on Jan. 16, at Aderinola of Dejo-Oyelese Street, Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija Ibadan, Oyo State. The prosecution said the defendants stored radioactive materia...

 Granting Interviews After Court Sittings Unethical, Justice Odili Cautions Lawyers The Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Justice Mary Peter Odili (retd), on Wednesday, cautioned lawyers against addressing the media after court proceedings, describing the action as unethical. She stated this on the second day of the Call to Bar Ceremony of 4,412 new lawyers in Abuja. The retired justice of the Supreme Court also disclosed that a committee has been set up to address the worrisome issue of conflicting judgments of courts in the country. She implored the newly sworn in lawyers to demonstrate the highest level of professional ethics and behave with honour at all times. Justice Odili also urged the new lawyers to be honest, not to mislead the court, and abide by the judicial dress code. She said it is unethical for lawyers to discuss and arrive at conclusions on matters pending before the court. The Chairman of the Body of Benchers said, “One of the issues plaguing our dear country in r...

Tuface parts ways with longtime manager, Efe Omorogbe Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, famously known as 2Baba, has parted ways with his longtime manager, Efe Omorogbe, the CEO of talent management company, Now Muzik. The duo disclosed this in a joint statement shared on Instagram on Wednesday by Now Muzik. According to the statement, the mutual disagreement is with immediate effect. Omorogbe expressed appreciation to 2Baba, saying working with him was “beyond work.” While relishing his achievements with 2Baba in the two decades of their partnership, he promised that he and his company would continue to support the singer from the sidelines. On his part, 2Baba said he “owes a lot of my career success to Efe and his team at Now Muzik.” He said he remains grateful “but every good thing must come to an end.” 2Baba signed with Now Muzik management following his exit from The Plantashun Boiz in 2004. The singer will now be represented by his new management company, Hyperte...

 Family Of 7, 38 Others Killed As Militia Groups Exchange Gunfire In Benue A family of seven and 38 others were killed after rival militia gangs clashed in Gbagir community of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State. Residents said the incident which happened on Tuesday sent shivers in the spines of rural dwellers who witnessed the horror. They said though most of the deceased victims are suspected local militias who engaged themselves in the fight of supremacy, there were however at least 12 innocent farmers caught in the web of the gun battle between the duo groups – “Full Fire” and “Chain.” The residents who have all fled the vicinity said scores of people were wounded while others are still missing as at Wednesday morning. A traditional ruler in the area who preferred anonymity told journalists in Makurdi that trouble started on Tuesday morning after a Benue militia leader in Ukum LGA, allegedly kidnapped another Taraba militia leader, one Alhaji Gana, and his family members,...

 Mohbad’s Wife Serves Father-In-Law Pre-Action Notice Over Alleged Defamation, Libelous Publications; Demands Apology The pre-action notice demands an apology from Joseph Aloba for defamation, offensive and libellous social media and newspaper posts and publications against her. “Having said that, we hereby demand for a public apology to be published on all your social media profiles within seven days of the receipt or delivery of this letter.” The letter said, “If, however, you fail, refuse or neglect to hearken to this subtle demand, we will be left with no choice than to commence legal proceedings against you to assert our client's rights and claim 50 million naira damages in that respect. “This letter serves as a pre-action notice to you in respect of the matter in question and you are advised, in your own interest, to allow wise counsel to prevail.”

"Without Eedris Abdulkareem, Eddie Remedy and Tony Tetuila, there would not have been the Nigerian music industry of today" – 2Baba In his words, "All I know, without REMEDIES, there won't be Nigerian music industry of today. Prior to remedies, Nigerians were only singing reggae(RAS KIMONO, MANDATORS, EVI EDNA, ORITS WILIKI, etc) or we were singing highlife (OLIVER D COK, BRIGHT CHIMEZIE, etc) or JUJU MUSIC (SIR SHINA PETERS, PASUMA WONDER, KOLINTON, BARRISTER, SALAWA ABENI, etc) These were Nigerian kind of music, and then we listened to American Hip-hop, rap, RnB, etc. But all kudos to KENNIS MUSIC and REMEDIES, for daring into the Nigerian hip-hop that was widely accepted by Nigerians. Then PLANTATION BOYS copy suit.  Many of you were small children and didn't know of this truth. Without IDRIS ABDULKARIM, EDDIE REMEDY and TONY TETUILA, there would not have been the Nigerian music industry of today. GIVE HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE."

 Trump, Biden sweep state primaries, move closer to November rematch US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, his predecessor, cruised to victories in statewide Super Tuesday primaries. Trump won the Republican votes in 14 of 15 states, while Nikki Haley, former United Nations (UN) ambassador and his last remaining rival, won Vermont, denying the former president a full sweep. But Haley’s win did little to scupper Trump’s steady march to the Republican ticket. The only contest Biden lost was the Democratic caucus in American Samoa, a small US territory in the South Pacific Ocean, where he came short by a slim margin to Jason Palmer. Although not all states have concluded their primaries, the ones left are not enough to steer the trajectory of the race from the leading candidates — Trump and Biden. “They call it Super Tuesday for a reason,” Trump told his supporters. The former president focused on Biden’s immigration policies, a topic that has been of concern to American voters, an...

  Appeal Court Affirms Abure As LP Chair, Fines Apapa N1m The Court Of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Julius Abure as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The Appellate Court also set aside the decision of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court which last year, restrained Abure and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party. In the judgement delivered by Justice Hamma Barka, the Appellate Court held that the high court was wrong to have assumed jurisdiction on the matter. The Appellate Court also awarded a cost of One million Naira in favour of Abure and against the respondent, Lamidi Apapa. Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court had last year, granted and ex-parte order, ordering that Abure and two other national officers stop parading themselves as leaders of the party for allegedly forging national documents but the Appellate Court set the verdict aside. The Appellate court held that Abure’s appeal has merit and was the...

 238 students face expulsion at IMSU over fake admission letters A total of 238 Imo State University, IMSU, students have been recommended for expulsion from the institution due to their display of forged admission letters. The university said on Wednesday in a press release signed by Ralph Njoku, its Public Relations Officer, PRO, that the impacted students had fraudulently hacked into the IMSU and Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, websites with the help of their parents and guardians. Some of the candidates had then printed phony admission letters and were pretending to be Imo State University, Owerri, students. “The said candidates who are flaunting fake admission letters are not our students,” the notification states. “It is important for parents to understand that these con artists’ actions have seriously threatened the futures of their children and wards. “We know our students who are legally admitted into the university but names of those who are fraudulently pa...

 Why I prefer marrying witch to praying wife – Daddy Freeze Controversial media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, aka Daddy Freeze, has revealed why he would prefer to marry a witch than a praying wife. He said his estranged wife, Opeyemi, was not “a praying wife.” He stated that it did not matter to him because he does not need a praying wife. He disclosed that he still hears from God despite praying only five minutes daily. Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram page recently, Daddy Freeze said, “They said a woman that prays is a valuable asset. Not to me because I can pray for myself. I walk with God in such a way that I pray five minutes a day and I get everything I asked for. Because I am always hearing from God. “So, I don’t need a praying wife. Instead of giving me a praying wife, give me witch or a mermaid that will be useful in other areas. Leave that praying to me. I am a spirit. I don’t need a praying wife. Even my ex was never really a praying wife. If it’s p...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES AFDB PRESIDENT AKINWUMI ADESINA ON AWARD OF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO PRIZE FOR LEADERSHIP  President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on the award of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. Dr. Adesina joins the pantheon of other previous winners of the award such as Nigeria's Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka; former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, and lawyer-educationist, Chief Afe Babalola. President Tinubu commends the AfDB President for his visionary and noble endeavour to transform agriculture in Africa and ensure food security on the continent, recalling the growth enhancement schemes revolutionizing Nigeria’s agriculture value chains he introduced as the then Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. The President acknowledges Dr. Adesina's unblemished records, tried and tested integrity, as well as his immense leadersh...

 “There’s no rich man on earth that is a salary earner” — Dr Olumide Emmanuel claims Financial expert, Dr Olumide Emmanuel, reveals that in the history of the world, there is no man who has gotten rich from only earning a salary. He revealed this is an episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, after observing the lifestyle and pattern of many rich people. The businessman opines that most people with 9-5 jobs would hardly ever get to a level of financial freedom because of the nature of their jobs. He claims that most rich men do not depend on only one source of income alone but have multiple investments. One of those investments he mentioned includes Real Estate which he believes they use to preserve their wealth. After observing the pattern, he applied them to his life and in three years, his story changed. Dr Olumide, who currently owns a church, reveals he used to be a full-time pastor but had to reevaluate after his neighbors kept treating him like an errand boy as he was home all d...

 Only the Federal High Court has the powers to dissolve our marriage after 2 years” Isreal DMW tells estranged wife, demands a proper return of her bride price Award-winning singer, Davido’s aide, Isreal DMW has made a public appeal to his estranged wife, Sheila Courage. Taking to his Instagram story, he pleaded with her to return her bride price in a proper way. He noted how she couldn’t transfer it directly to him through an alert. Isreal reminded her that he wasn’t the one who paid it directly, but his family did and it was by hand Isreal further noted how they got married under customary acts and as such only the Federal High Court has the statutory powers to dissolve their marriage and that can only be after two years. “Kindly return my bride price in a proper way. You can’t transfer it directly to me through an alert. I was never the one who paid it directly. My family did, and it was directly by hand. We married under the acts, and it only a Federal High Court, who has the s...

 ‘I’m A WarLord’ – Eniola Badmus Involved In Hot Exchange With Laide Bakare Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has warned her colleague, Laide Bakare, about a mockery statement sent via her social media DM. reports that trouble started between the duo after Eniola mocked Laide’s bizarre outfit during her book launch at the weekend. The movie star compared her colleague’s outfit to Pastor Adejara’s outfit, which did not sit well with Laide, who took to her Instagram page to slam her. Laide claimed that Eniola and some colleagues in the movie industry fail to celebrate her successes but are quick to point at her mistakes. According to her, Eniola is her childhood friend but always seeks opportunities to instigate fights between them. In response, Eniola alleged that Laide shamed her a few days ago for not having children or family, but she is quick to come to the public for self-defence. The thespian noted that she is a warlord and would not hesitate to fight back, adding that ignorin...

 Edo Assembly serves Gov Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shaibu impeachment notice Members of the Edo State House of Assembly have commenced impeachment process against the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The petition for the impeachment of the deputy governor was read on Wednesday at a plenary session of the house. The Majority Leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who read the impeachment petition during plenary, said the petition was signed by 21 out of 24 members against the deputy governor. Aiguobarueghian, who said the petition was dated March 5, 2024, noted that the number of members who signed the petition were more than the two-third requirement stipulated in Section 188 (2a) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria He said the petition was addressed to the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku. The Speaker, who acknowledged the receipt of the petition, said the petition was based on two grounds which were not made public. The House, however, gave the deputy gove...

RETURN OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON MONDAY: CP ADEOYE VISITS ONITSHA, INTERACTS WITH SHUTTLE DRIVERS, ASSESSES SECURITY DEPLOYMENT By Chinyere Ogbuagu The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Police Command, CP Aderemi Adeoye on Monday, visited the commercial city of Onitsha to assess the security deployment and also interacts with Shuttle drivers plying Upper Iweka Road to asertain the return of commercial activities in the area. While interacting with the shuttle drivers, the CP announced the lifting of curfew in Nnewi, Onitsha and Ogbaru by the State Government and urged them to be law-abiding, vigilant and promptly report acts of crime to the nearest police station or call the Command Control room number 07039194332 or the PRO- 08039334002 for any security related matter for prompt response. According to the Comissioner, "in doing this, shows the act of patriotism to the nation and in return your safety is our responsibility.” _*Ogbuagu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambr...