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Peter Obi Reacts To 'Campaigns Of Calumny' Against His Person, Cautions Lai Mohammed He said; “In the past few days, I have observed various campaigns of calumny directed at my person, with the latest being allegations attributed to the information Minister, Lai Mohammed from Washington DC. It is most unfortunate that these consistent efforts to portray me quite contrary to what I am, and my core values, is coming from such high quarters. Minister Lai accusing me of stoking insurrection is totally malicious and fictitious. I have never discussed or encouraged anyone to undermine the Nigerian state; I have never sponsored or preached any action against the Nigerian state. Those initiating these actions have increasingly used their official positions and agents to make false allegations against me. I am on record as always, advocating for peace and issue-based campaigns and never campaigned based on ethnicity or religion. I am committed to due process, and presently seeking redre...

NCC denies tracking and leaking phone calls of Nigerians The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has denied any involvement in the tracking and leaking of phone conversations between individuals, groups, or organizations. The Commission stated this in a statement issued and signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka. Part of the statement reads “The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been inundated with enquiries by the media on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media. The Commission wishes to make the following clarifications, The Commission denies the allegations in their entirety. By the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot “track” nor “leak” telephone conversations of anyone. The Commission has reported the allegations, which we take seriously, to relevant se...

Jigawa State Hisbah Corps has ordered the immediate closure of all beer parlours and prostitution spots during the month of Ramadan.   The state’s Hisbah commandant, Ibrahim Dahiru, who stated this in an interview on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, said the move is part of the corps’ efforts to stem social vices during Ramadan.   Dahiru explained that the Hisbah corps has conducted sensitization for commercial sex workers and alcohol sellers.   "We have gone round to such areas across the state and warned the perpetrators of the offences to quit their illegitimate businesses during this holy month of Ramadan or leave the state.”    The Hisbah commandant declared that operatives would embark on general patrol to arrest those who ignored the order.  

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted bail to "relationship expert" Blessing Okoro for alleged cyber-bullying.  The Nigeria Police Force had arraigned Blessing Okoro, better known as "Blessing CEO”, before Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court on six counts bordering on alleged cyber-bullying, libel and for exhibiting uncensored movies.   On Tuesday, April 4, Blessing Okoro's lawyer filed a bail application before Justice Tijjani Ringim of the Federal High Court in Lagos on her behalf, according to SaharaReporters.  The publication added that the police did not oppose the bail application.  Regarding bail conditions, the police urged the court to use its discretion.  The judge granted Blessing CEO bail in the absence of opposition.   She was admitted to N10 million bail each with two sureties in like sum.  

Woman Pregnant For 2 Years Reportedly Gives Birth To Catfish In Bayelsa Church A woman who has reportedly been pregnant for 2 years allegedly delivered a catfish during a church program organised by a Bayelsa pastor and founder of Prophetic Light Ministry in Yenagoa, Prophet Diepreye Samuel. Speaking after the 'miracle' happened, the pastor said there is nothing God cannot do and the case of the woman giving birth to a catfish shows that God is always God. He thanked God for using him as a vessel to save the woman from the pains of the dev!l. . More photos below. 

Three persons have been arrested at 5, Eromosele Street, Parkview Estate. Ikoyi by the Enforcement Team of Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) and members of Lagos State Task Force for violating the State’s Physical Planning Permit Law.  According to the General Manager of LASPPPA, Tpl. Kehinde Osinaike, the three violators, namely Samuel Adeleke (31) Oyewole Israel (21) and one Alhaji Morufu Alade (53), will be prosecuted for breaking government seals unlawfully and by-passing the restriction placed on the property by the Authority to continue construction works without authorisation.  Osinaike recalled that the property was served notices and sealed by LASPPPA officials after which the owner of the said property went on to by-pass the seal and instructed his workers to go back to the site without due recourse to the District Office of LASPPPA at Ikoyi to start the process of obtaining a permit before continuing construction.    He said the arre...

 Impostor Bags Four Years Jail Term for UN Job Scam The Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Hadiza Suleiman today April 4, 2023, convicted and sentenced one Ahmad Sultan Sardauna to four years imprisonment for offences bordering on conspiracy and forgery. Sultan was arraigned by the Commission alongside one Emmanuel Tunde sometime in November 2022.for forging documents in an attempt to defraud a Somali to the tune of $4,661 under the guise of securing job for him at the United Nations. Upon arraignment, Emmanuel pleaded guilty and was convicted by the court. Sultan on the other hand, pleaded not guilty thereby forcing the case to proceed to trial. However, when the matter came up for trial today, Sultan summersaulted,  and pleaded guilty  to the charges against him. In view of his latest plea, prosecution counsel, Musa Isah asked the court to convict him accordingly. Counsel representing the defendant Husaini Makari pleaded with the court to temper justice with...