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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDXVO6kLxIBRijqr2avFzHBN--f4VaFPzLQzxGr1nBRTnPUKpeYKfg4CVtu1wqxIP2EPmXWeR9lcLgxK3Qxo9MtUBPmEnImqL8D4TLNBi7clcZEjFOYwcihBPihCMvQ-WN2L1G845raP1MdLjB5_vZn4BozVljlI74H0sQdfTRNCScGtwbihrHy8Btuw=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="414" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDXVO6kLxIBRijqr2avFzHBN--f4VaFPzLQzxGr1nBRTnPUKpeYKfg4CVtu1wqxIP2EPmXWeR9lcLgxK3Qxo9MtUBPmEnImqL8D4TLNBi7clcZEjFOYwcihBPihCMvQ-WN2L1G845raP1MdLjB5_vZn4BozVljlI74H0sQdfTRNCScGtwbihrHy8Btuw=w400-h251" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Hundreds of residents of Askira Uba town in Borno State are currently taking refuge in the bushes following an attack by Boko Haram Terrorists.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Malum Pagu a resident of Askira told newsmen that the terrorists have also attacked the military base in the location as soldiers have withdrawn from the area.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“A lot of people have fled even to Michika town because it was so serious. ” Pogu said</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Another resident said they are currently in the bush because the terrorists are killing people.</p> <span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p><br /></p> <p>“Hundreds of us are in the mountains as we speak. Because even the soldiers have fled, he said.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>A security source, however, said that reinforcement is coming.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmebesPD3KzgzTgfbl7tyebCaCLmoiqU2yt25OioEXDtCv2hRv-doNrjgxBdwNyRMNKfhwPpsrKlQiNu5DnJej9bgddU0FBz0GMwvKmZI6UPFJ1XrGJkj1A8A0Gt5MiDnV5VJFKPiP1LNMNmLvoX0DElaaZ0-0QliWmznum19JWrdLRqLcZayycKztjA=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="414" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmebesPD3KzgzTgfbl7tyebCaCLmoiqU2yt25OioEXDtCv2hRv-doNrjgxBdwNyRMNKfhwPpsrKlQiNu5DnJej9bgddU0FBz0GMwvKmZI6UPFJ1XrGJkj1A8A0Gt5MiDnV5VJFKPiP1LNMNmLvoX0DElaaZ0-0QliWmznum19JWrdLRqLcZayycKztjA=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p><br /></p> <p>The Labour party has described Nigerian Governors as enemies of Nigerian democracy.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This follows the governor’s position against the amendment of clause 87 in the new electoral act which allows direct primaries for electing candidates of political parties.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>It was reported that the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike had threatened to challenge the Electoral Act in court if President Muhammadu Buhari goes ahead to sign the bill into law.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>But speaking in Port Harcourt on Saturday, the National Vice Chairman of the Labour Party South-South, Felix Reuben called “on Nigerians to rise against the Governors” who he accused of trying to frustrate the effort of the country to ensure transparent democracy.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>He said “ We have seen the enemies of democracy, the cabal that is ready to destroy democracy in Nigeria, the governors that are ganging up today trying to frustrate what the national Assembly is proposing by asking President Muhammad Buhari, not to assent to the bill. I think they are the greatest enemy of democracy in Nigeria”.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Because they have planted their cabal, they have planted their surrogate; they have planted their boys to take over, they want to bring a goat to come and lead lions and we say no”.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Reuben also called on President Buhari to go ahead and sign the new electoral Act as passed by the National Assembly despite the pressures against it.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“He should know that this is the biggest legacy he is going to bequeath to Nigerians. It is the cry of all Nigerians that democracy should be free and transparent”.</p>

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo hails FG over alleged plans to dialogue with agitators

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDAshgKF6KdLMlNzF4_FlRAvOTILAuf5_dpr-JE25I74CVpM8OL1PCpFXkL9_CHdToEukWUOctsD3zgFOzWvJWpaA7jp9Dcd1iZF1qV29lDEgUawuicxgeNPah4ZryNTS56X2Q5XkUHS1fJt0Ithnycp_NEPLZhB75QNIrF_fYYGLz3-DAvMsnJJg4xw=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="414" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDAshgKF6KdLMlNzF4_FlRAvOTILAuf5_dpr-JE25I74CVpM8OL1PCpFXkL9_CHdToEukWUOctsD3zgFOzWvJWpaA7jp9Dcd1iZF1qV29lDEgUawuicxgeNPah4ZryNTS56X2Q5XkUHS1fJt0Ithnycp_NEPLZhB75QNIrF_fYYGLz3-DAvMsnJJg4xw=w400-h217" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Ohanaeze Ndigbo has hailed the federal government for contemplating a political solution for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the Yoruba successionist activist, Sunday Igboho.</p> <p>Recall that the Nigerian government had indicated that it is open to all kinds of solutions, including a political solution to resolve the crisis surrounding separatist agitations in the southeast and southwest parts of the country.</p> <p>Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, had given the hint in a chat with some journalists on Wednesday, in Abuja.</p> <p>Reacting, the George Obiozor-led Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, counselled the federal government to learn a lesson from history by not fighting an unwinnable war against nationalism but seek possible peaceful options that are the only solution that guarantees national unity and peaceful co-existence.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>The apex Igbo ethnic body said, “a diverse multiethnic society such as Nigeria, issues of alienation, marginalization, agitations and inter-ethnic conflicts must of necessity arise.</p> <p>“It is very appropriate that dialogue and other forms of conflict resolution mechanisms are spontaneously activated to address such issues as they arise.</p> <p>“The Malami enthusiasm on the option of a political solution to the security challenges in Nigeria reflects the views of Ohanaeze Ndigbo that the Igbo nation is not at war with Nigeria and has nothing pending before any institutional authority that demands a separate existence from Nigeria.</p> <p>“The common Igbo refrain is equity and justice. Therefore, it is hoped that political solution to the current security challenges will be a long way in sustaining the corporate existence of Nigeria”.</p> <p>Ohanaeze commended Malami for the anticipated courage, insight and deep reflection and maintained that the ability to resolve the current security challenges in the country will place President Buhari on the right side of history.</p>

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Railway workers declare warning strike over poor welfare

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE3GIc41WdzIcl5SZqtrmO5isDVPx1MeKtNsQHxJT0j4tXrZfKt1_aOjJqXapqaad8fJiVWzOjgVzG7W9aRtbaCuXO08JAdD09oWk1YhK9gkklzKDhH_QFMWjnqnDO0gt6OEZWbvQivHwJCA1upMoLyu526ze12-MoKtIueAMpHAUBg9q0loMoUCU7YA=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="800" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgE3GIc41WdzIcl5SZqtrmO5isDVPx1MeKtNsQHxJT0j4tXrZfKt1_aOjJqXapqaad8fJiVWzOjgVzG7W9aRtbaCuXO08JAdD09oWk1YhK9gkklzKDhH_QFMWjnqnDO0gt6OEZWbvQivHwJCA1upMoLyu526ze12-MoKtIueAMpHAUBg9q0loMoUCU7YA=w400-h209" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p><br /></p> <p>The Nigerian Union of Railway Workers, an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has declared a three-day national warning strike to press home its demands for improved welfare and standard conditions for its members.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>According to the body, the workers will embark on the industrial action from November 18 to November 20, 2021.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The union made this disclosure to the workers in a letter dated November 12, 2021, signed by the NUR President General, Innocent Ajiji, and other excos.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The letter was titled, ‘Notice and Directive to embark on 3-day warning strike nationwide’.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>According to the letter sent to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria, and the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, the labour unions said their “agitation for enhanced salary cannot be overemphasized as it is an open secret that the salary regime of the Nigerian Railway workers is the worst and most incomprehensible of all salary structures available to the parastatals under the supervision of the federal ministry of transport.”</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“The Honorable Minister of Transport once acceded to the fact that Nigerian Railway workers can easily be identified from the crowd by the way they look and dress which he meant to be strikingly suggestive of the very poor salary paid in the corporation,” the letter read.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“It baffles us so much that the Federal Government spends billions of dollars on building rail transport infrastructure and transforming the system to a modern railway system but with no dint of impact or improvement in the welfare of the workers in terms of improved remuneration.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“We wonder how long the Honorable Minister of Transport will keep avoiding the railway workers and consciously failing in getting better pay for the impoverished Nigerian Railway workers. We wonder how long we will wait before we get our demand for improved salary approved just like that of National Identity Management Commission where workers’ salaries were recently upped by three hundred per cent.”</p>

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Ensure full implementation of your campaign promises – Agbasiere to Soludo

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilMDjYAl0njZJWvQL5gUQ8jTs7faqGmcKs4QxJChtoKvmHIGPz7DVoWHUxDmeypPKbsg6WBYrTRW4NJ2xEUO-ptUwRGJ27X8-6UPmYRRGj347yXNhvMMWNrmIv47L_a3DT2B3xE9Jtx-kvYnqRBqOodXN43dFipnzoPBu6-dojPzsRfNSJ9LY45nLHoQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="414" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilMDjYAl0njZJWvQL5gUQ8jTs7faqGmcKs4QxJChtoKvmHIGPz7DVoWHUxDmeypPKbsg6WBYrTRW4NJ2xEUO-ptUwRGJ27X8-6UPmYRRGj347yXNhvMMWNrmIv47L_a3DT2B3xE9Jtx-kvYnqRBqOodXN43dFipnzoPBu6-dojPzsRfNSJ9LY45nLHoQ=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p><br /></p> <p>Stakeholders have tasked the Governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on the need to ensure full implementation of his campaign manifesto once sworn in, to ensure a better life for Anambra people.</p> <p>One of the indigenes who spoke to newsmen on the emergence of Soludo as the winner of the just concluded governorship election tasked him to wipe away the tears of the people of the state and also shame critics.</p> <p>The human rights lawyer, Anthony Agbasiere who reacted to Soludo’s victory in an open letter, tasked him to address infrastructure, employment, job provision, abolition of multiple taxations on poor traders and many more.</p> <p>He decried the huge tax burden placed on the ordinary citizen’s of the state, begging the governor-elect to seek better ways to enhance the internally generated revenue of the state, without burdening the people.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>He said: “There is a myriad of taxes placed on our people and these taxes have saddled on us a huge burden which has not only left so many of our people in economic stagnation but has also left many businesses nose-diving.</p> <p>“We voted for you to look into this. Sir, the extortion of our market men and women, motorists, Keke and okada riders by motor park agents (Agbero), police people and other uniform men/women is also part of the reasons why we voted you to address it squarely.</p> <p>“The divine sojourn has just begun. An era unfolds the brand new before us, one which has been entrusted to you to steer the ship of its affairs to our collective desired destination. Our minds are at peace and our hopes stand high because once again the compass that directs our sail is held by the chosen competent captain.”</p> <p>Speaking on areas that need specific attention, Agabasiere counted unemployment and underemployment as among them, including youth festiveness and empowerment.</p> <p>“The issue of unemployment and underemployment among the youths in this country is no news to you and Anambra youths are not left out. Many of our youths have resorted to the negative development of individual talents to make ends meet.</p> <p>“The problem of unemployment and underemployment among the youths can be easily tackled by building companies and creating industries where this large number of youths of different levels of qualification can be employed or find themselves employed from the opportunities the existences of these industries would create,” Agbasiere pointed out.</p> <p>He also tasked Soludo to give education, healthcare, sports and other sectors the needed attention that will make the state glow.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj25vkaHAbB55KYqHXaAsHMXaki20XozP7cUmLu3CrmwWNTsuP6R7iktw0UWC6VihjQSSVk7w5OkoeD_YT6yPw1f8pCe1F7SG_CW4amxTsYth4sFwrcCpl3rDbEW0vWgd-mKOqhxOs3LXEwOmlwXPGHCc2-2RDPQPfOcXLTI34uQDhShF2qXbnBh4QgDQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj25vkaHAbB55KYqHXaAsHMXaki20XozP7cUmLu3CrmwWNTsuP6R7iktw0UWC6VihjQSSVk7w5OkoeD_YT6yPw1f8pCe1F7SG_CW4amxTsYth4sFwrcCpl3rDbEW0vWgd-mKOqhxOs3LXEwOmlwXPGHCc2-2RDPQPfOcXLTI34uQDhShF2qXbnBh4QgDQ=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Manchester United skipper, Harry Maguire has insisted that his goal celebration for England on Friday night was not meant for anyone.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The 28-year-old explained that the celebration was not a response to his critics at Manchester United, adding that he expects such as the club’s captain.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Maguire netted the opener at Wembley as England secured a thumping 5-0 win over Albania powering home Reece James’ pinpoint free-kick.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He then put his fingers in his ears during the celebration. The goal celebration has been interpreted as a dig at his critics.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>Keane, one of Maguire’s biggest critics, was livid, describing the player as a disgrace and slamming the celebration as ‘embarrassing.’</p> <p><br /></p> <p>But Maguire insisted his celebration was aimed at his critics, “No it wasn’t directed at anyone,” Maguire told ITV Sport.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“It was a knee slide, obviously I put my hands on my ears, but of course it’s not.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“I’m Manchester United captain. Of course, I’m going to get criticism when the team isn’t doing well. I fully expect that, but of course, it’s not directed at anyone.”</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnMIz1ey3i41F_lgU3TfmCx9eHaTd_IPDysDfqVr5hj_o1aOqyPLKHrDzH6u07EYuNbTSWqTcbzXxGGQlCCPGXuTgmwDIyb8POXKwSzA9XFFht1C5lFyVYLPgJLql_TFGij-lgv7owg8g5qaYLEqQH1LaK4ypCQ-8DDlz1EEbeedfYiRzTKqz1zwsC5w=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="414" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnMIz1ey3i41F_lgU3TfmCx9eHaTd_IPDysDfqVr5hj_o1aOqyPLKHrDzH6u07EYuNbTSWqTcbzXxGGQlCCPGXuTgmwDIyb8POXKwSzA9XFFht1C5lFyVYLPgJLql_TFGij-lgv7owg8g5qaYLEqQH1LaK4ypCQ-8DDlz1EEbeedfYiRzTKqz1zwsC5w=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Former Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo and his hotel, Hardley Apartment, have been fined N30, 000 by a Nigerian Court.</p> <p>The Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke-led Federal High Court in Lagos, Friday, ordered Kanu and his hotel, Hardley Apartment, to pay the sum.</p> <p>They were fined for stalling the scheduled hearing of debt recovery suit brought against them by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON.</p> <p>Recall that AMCON had dragged the former Arsenal star, his hotel and its directors, Ayoola Gam-Ikon before the court over alleged debt of N924.7 million.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>But at the hearing on Friday, T. A Idelegbagbon, lawyer to Kanu and Hardley Apartment told the court that she is withdrawing all motions earlier filed in response to the suit in 2017.</p> <p>But AMCON’s lawyer, Jayes Ujah, objected to the request and further sought the imposition of fine on the respondents for filing frivolous motions.</p> <p>He said he had already filed his response to the processes sought to be withdrawn.</p> <p>Ujah further demanded that the court dismisses all new processes filed by Kanu and Hardley Apartment team on the ground that they contained facts that were earlier admitted to.</p> <p>And having listened to the submissions of both parties, the judge conceded to the respondents’ request for withdrawal of the motions, and also slammed a fine of N30,000 on them for stalling further hearing in the matter.</p> <p>Justice Aneke said that Kanu and Hardley Apartment should pay the money before the case resumes for hearing on January 20, 2022.</p> <p>AMCON had, in 2015, dragged Hardley Apartment, its directors, Gam-Ikon and Kanu before the court in its bid to recover alleged debt owed a bank.</p> <p>In an affidavit in support of the suit deposed to by a Credit Officer, Victor Igabor, AMCON said between May 2008 and January 2011, the bank offered Hardley Apartments a loan of N520,457,000.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2_RhRfqAfW8pANGsiqFv0UVV4x4GIne-boXckgAkwFXpnW3kRC_9KFmU6UD_7fRS3f80aLYsCIKTqnVX9J7e1tbM5yjsjWYjtlyICeOq6TLmWMU-Ay9ZAJnW7WPDGcWDg0EJwflK4NJYtJQz7KbO2J90dWymHKwYMO46JsO6F0bnL8KJNp_0C8d5Xjw=s441" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="441" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2_RhRfqAfW8pANGsiqFv0UVV4x4GIne-boXckgAkwFXpnW3kRC_9KFmU6UD_7fRS3f80aLYsCIKTqnVX9J7e1tbM5yjsjWYjtlyICeOq6TLmWMU-Ay9ZAJnW7WPDGcWDg0EJwflK4NJYtJQz7KbO2J90dWymHKwYMO46JsO6F0bnL8KJNp_0C8d5Xjw=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Mbayatyo Mbater council world of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State during a wake-keep, killing an unspecified number of mourners.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>It was learnt that the incident which occurred Saturday morning, at the wake-keep of one Mama Sule Achin Adigi, left many dead while scores sustained various degrees of injuries.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>A resident of the community, Mr Jiji Jack confirmed the development in a post on his official Facebook page.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He called on security agencies to urgently rescue “those that are still breathing”.</p> <span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p><br /></p> <p>It was also gathered that a popular commander of community volunteer guards in the Local Government, Mr Atum was among those gunned down by the assailants who are yet-to-be-identified.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>When contacted by our correspondent, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene Sewuese said “we have not received that report yet”.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>It was reported that the Sankera axis of the state, which comprises the Logo Local government, has been engulfed in killings from the deadly militia gang of the late Terwase Akwaza a.k.a Gana who was allegedly killed by the Nigerian military after he surrendered last year.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>His loyalists had vowed to revenge the killing of the most wanted terrorists who had killed several residents of the state.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcifVajvFY1TNlw7WJ9l3YolnAkGBWbqXsfADl2eNwu4HZ6byHVfSZG5c5YzFk0c9KNeyZ15IDjtl0YqUm9ROTmy8LXi4GBclTChxRlm2K1GvjZgOq53juXeoSKBTdNwGsnoKes854qrQ1609QulJcEUbXuH-ZAnL94U3kJXsGUsMVfuFfjKW8otUQZg=s488" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="414" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcifVajvFY1TNlw7WJ9l3YolnAkGBWbqXsfADl2eNwu4HZ6byHVfSZG5c5YzFk0c9KNeyZ15IDjtl0YqUm9ROTmy8LXi4GBclTChxRlm2K1GvjZgOq53juXeoSKBTdNwGsnoKes854qrQ1609QulJcEUbXuH-ZAnL94U3kJXsGUsMVfuFfjKW8otUQZg=w339-h400" width="339" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Annie Idibia, wife to legendary musician, 2face Idibia has apologized to him for the pain and heartbreak her actions caused their families (Both hers and that of 2face’s.)</p> <p>It was reported that in September, Annie accused 2face of alleged infidelity with his ex-lover, Pero.</p> <p>She also alleged that his family and management dislike her.</p> <p>This led to a war of words between Annie’s family, the Macaulays and the Idibias.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>Following the development, 2face, after warning his family members to stop the madness as he would not sit back and watch everybody ‘battle’ in the name of love, fled the country.</p> <p>However, Annie in a post on her Instagram page on Saturday called for peace as she turns 37.</p> <p>The mother of two said she let a lot of people down.</p> <p>She also stated that she allowed her emotions to cloud her into making bad decisions.</p> <p>”The last 10 weeks have been the worst of my entire life. Yes the worst since I was born. I have gone from being so angry to being so broken and back to anger. And then Sadly which I am ashamed to admit suicide.</p> <p>”I allowed my emotions to lead me into making bad decisions, allowed my anger and emotions, to make me act on something that’s wasn’t true cause I was kept in dark.</p> <p>”I want to apologise to my husband, Inno. I am so sorry I threw you out there like I did (so unwise). That isn’t the kind of woman you married. I’m totally sorry for all the mental stress and heartbreak it caused you.</p> <p>”So sorry I put both our families out there the way I did (I still be your smallie o). To my beautiful mothers, my amazing mother and my beautiful mother-in-law, I am so sorry I let both of you down.</p> <p>“No mother should go through the kind of pain that you both felt. I am really sorry (I’m still your baby). I am far from perfect, but I have decided to choose peace, and I want to do better, given the chance.</p> <p>”To both my families- The Macaulays and the Idibias, I am sorry for all the pain and disrespect towards both families. Please forgive me. Una No Fit Throw Way Una Pikin ooo,” She wrote on Instagram.</p>

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Osun PDP calls Oyetola to order, asks him to stop political gimmicks

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-vXf5-qC6_uo9Sv6V42fwW-BqbIiRUXxnIVMOcym7vJ7jjdJFKq1DWfXy3RTFQHohojc1bPpoeGxBS6A9OKShWUVwXZFb4eP4cVP8SycJCcxBAVvFtcIfUf5YyjgiQU029P057WO-ZI6Y0cczok99GnNhSCZXW5nkXC4jgXlYPRDwsxxmjH6dEsI4oQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="414" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-vXf5-qC6_uo9Sv6V42fwW-BqbIiRUXxnIVMOcym7vJ7jjdJFKq1DWfXy3RTFQHohojc1bPpoeGxBS6A9OKShWUVwXZFb4eP4cVP8SycJCcxBAVvFtcIfUf5YyjgiQU029P057WO-ZI6Y0cczok99GnNhSCZXW5nkXC4jgXlYPRDwsxxmjH6dEsI4oQ=w400-h346" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p>The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Adegboyega Oyetola to desist from political gimmicks and deal with the administration allegedly being perpetrated by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).</p> <p>In a statement signed by Sunday Bisi, the Osun PDP Chairman and made available to newsmen, the party disclosed that the call became necessary due to the laborious cum dramatic integrity inspection being conducted on a few school building projects, most of which were completed less than six years ago but are now on the verge of total collapse.</p> <p>While wondering why the inspection which the PDP described as ‘APC orchestrated emergency situation’ had to wait until the 11th hour to the Osun gubernatorial election before government would start informing the populace about the potentially fatal defects on the project which was executed at outrageous costs, it noted that the state is being made to make monthly refunds on loans obtained on the projects running into hundreds of billions of Naira.</p> <p>The party tasked the state government to extend its integrity searchlight to the Flyover at Olaiya before it is allowed to inflict fatal pains on innocent road users in the state.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>It maintained that the integrity radar should also explain to the public why the flyover was compressed into a single carriage way as against what was tabled before the public prior to commencement of work on the project.</p> <p>“Although, our party is not unmindful of Mr Oyetola’s desperate bid to hide under pretentious actions as this 11th hour so called integrity tests on projects executed by their own government and as a matter of fact, when Mr Oyetola was calling shots around as the chief of staff to his former boss, Rauf Aregbesola.”</p> <p>The party wanted the governor and his party to purge themselves of the deception it’s selling to unsuspecting members of the public whenever they are confronted with electoral humiliation.</p> <p>They also accused the government of reckless ineptitude, wickedness and a complete lack of respect for human lives especially that of innocent children who have been marching to the “death traps” almost on a daily basis.</p> <p>They asked the state governor not to distance himself from a government in which he was a principal actor for 8 years, adding that claiming ignorance of actions taken in the last administration was a mere waste of time.</p> <p>“For all we care, Oyetola can stab his former boss in the back but the cost burden in terms of consequential liabilities on the state, which have been shrouded in uncanny secrecy should also be unraveled. That is where people can begin to take the governor’s integrity a bit serious.</p> <p>“That the good people of our dear state are not availed the actual debt portfolio incurred to execute the failed mega schools and other abandoned projects scattered across the state, is a cracked integrity foundation on its own.”</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Osun State Government through the Secretary to the State Government, Wole Oyebamiji has reiterated its determination to keep its citizens and residents safe irrespective of mischief makers’ insinuations to the contrary.</p> <p>Making this known in statement to debunk claims that the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola was out to witch-hunt its predecessor with the decision to carry out integrity tests on the state-owned model schools, the government said safety of students, teachers and all workers in the affected schools is the reason for the exercise.</p> <p>Oyebamiji also said the governor will continue to do what is right for his people unlike the desperate elements trying to score cheap political points at the expense of human lives.</p>

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Tordue Salem: Police left many questions unanswered – Terver Akase demands autopsy report

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN88_aECsS3wAgCT-zGTIWDlEN5-HBjqnoPP2En2f5-h3YfDZHl6_A0T2u7Y-8ly7G_T0b0yYIDlTL6y9EpyY-ECFyTYfjynjtjfGvfFqjDtle5Nx7B9yqdo6RHK4sFIW5OKEZGeRDT9pPQu_EHiiVv2gp3Hum02asiUaQYqHZTr4PU3FYHpwpmH68JQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="414" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgN88_aECsS3wAgCT-zGTIWDlEN5-HBjqnoPP2En2f5-h3YfDZHl6_A0T2u7Y-8ly7G_T0b0yYIDlTL6y9EpyY-ECFyTYfjynjtjfGvfFqjDtle5Nx7B9yqdo6RHK4sFIW5OKEZGeRDT9pPQu_EHiiVv2gp3Hum02asiUaQYqHZTr4PU3FYHpwpmH68JQ=w400-h345" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p><br /></p> <p>One of the leading 2023 governorship aspirants in Benue State, Terver Akase has urged the Nigeria police to release the autopsy report in respect to the death of Vanguard reporter, Tordue Salem.</p> <p>Recall that the National Assembly correspondent who was declared missing after on October 13, was found dead on Thursday, according to the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba.</p> <p>Following the discovery of his remains, the police on Friday disclosed that one Itoro Clement, a suspected hit-and-run commercial driver was arrested for allegedly killing the Benue-born journalist.</p> <p>The explanation of the killing and the recovery of his corpse at a General Hospital have stirred up heavy controversy since yesterday as concerned Nigerians have argued that more facts are still needed to uncover the truth.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>In his own reaction, Terver Akase, the former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, said the police has left many questions unanswered.</p> <p>In a post on his official Facebook page, the 2023 governorship aspirant said autopsy could have revealed if Salem actually died in an accident or gunned down by assailants.</p> <p>The post reads, “Did police mention the autopsy report (if any) regarding what killed Tordue Salem? If indeed he was hit by a car, the autopsy would have revealed it, the same way it will if he was felled by a bullet.</p> <p>“Perhaps, it is too early to conclude on that angle. Many questions left unanswered.”</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaQVK0jihpvmJnkCY-Ck7Xb0IyafCu-pt5iX6TlGH6osw9w-xMgO2n9c-ljIUb51yh6Fa1_AMhgQBb3fK2hEP2HNNeJ9AX5zxcocWkXMysj0Ql8zRYCjo3tZciWDYJj26jXczUt0rSYbyvVwSFlWgQmKb8ybFo46L1lv6wJEXg9ybdSejCCk4jKDB9LQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaQVK0jihpvmJnkCY-Ck7Xb0IyafCu-pt5iX6TlGH6osw9w-xMgO2n9c-ljIUb51yh6Fa1_AMhgQBb3fK2hEP2HNNeJ9AX5zxcocWkXMysj0Ql8zRYCjo3tZciWDYJj26jXczUt0rSYbyvVwSFlWgQmKb8ybFo46L1lv6wJEXg9ybdSejCCk4jKDB9LQ=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Some gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the Tungar Ruwa community of Anka Local Government Area in Zamfara State, killing scores of locals in the operation.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>According to a reliable source, the bandits stormed the village in the wee hours of Wednesday, searching the entire village and shooting at the villagers.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He added that nine villagers were killed, including the village head who was slaughtered in the presence of his subjects.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“They stormed the house of the village head, brought him to the public, and butchered him to death,” the source said.</p> <span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p><br /></p> <p>He explained that the gunmen also rustled livestock and burgled many shops and carted away with foodstuffs worth millions of naira.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He said residents of the community, especially women and children, have already run away from the village due to the fear of another attack.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Mohammed Shehu, was unavailable to make comments at the time of writing this report.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6BV4XybteGUvBeCyfBP0ZDIB6OZAZKRDcQ4R4n1YWM64M42HVO2ttIfwKzrJkSPcQbansOwWfVH434QAPy3j6z1o2DW25r5xwj7Thi0vpzgaIFVWKHTu_gVY7Sg_VM4_ZRVyoMyIYPy5Gy0Al1oAun-5hZr1KU1q5ZrxGW2Wu2Mk2qKuxNAOWPk4ARw=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6BV4XybteGUvBeCyfBP0ZDIB6OZAZKRDcQ4R4n1YWM64M42HVO2ttIfwKzrJkSPcQbansOwWfVH434QAPy3j6z1o2DW25r5xwj7Thi0vpzgaIFVWKHTu_gVY7Sg_VM4_ZRVyoMyIYPy5Gy0Al1oAun-5hZr1KU1q5ZrxGW2Wu2Mk2qKuxNAOWPk4ARw=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Anambra State Governor-elect, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has thanked the people of the state for their overwhelming support at the just concluded gubernatorial election in the state.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In a statement he posted on his official Facebook page on Friday after he was presented with the Certificate of Return as Anambra Governor-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Soludo promised that the mandate given to him will be deployed for the good of the state and humanity at large.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He wrote: “I have just received my certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Thank you Ndị Anambra for the overwhelming support. This divine mandate shall be deployed for the good of the Anambra public and humanity at large.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>“Who can battle with the Lord?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“CC. Soludo.”</p> <p><br /></p> <p>It was reported that Soludo, the candidate of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), was presented the certificate in Awka, the state capital on Friday.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYcxVHVh6YH2Mbt7xq9seSLa-myrTdk3KBpP6Sic67T3KURNcjJjNRSZ653KQZnuPTD0Gn4T3Wk94SYs5vNqBVvgRoMZspiiagF3P_G2U8gPLkGyYGC9j053d2u4-pZxZdjNAnlUgNGfxDma_vauqKglMDIKDAFplD0TTvek_0h1QAwBOSNEp296-QTQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="191" data-original-width="414" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYcxVHVh6YH2Mbt7xq9seSLa-myrTdk3KBpP6Sic67T3KURNcjJjNRSZ653KQZnuPTD0Gn4T3Wk94SYs5vNqBVvgRoMZspiiagF3P_G2U8gPLkGyYGC9j053d2u4-pZxZdjNAnlUgNGfxDma_vauqKglMDIKDAFplD0TTvek_0h1QAwBOSNEp296-QTQ=w400-h185" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p><br /></p> <p>Fulani herdsmen under the umbrella of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore have given conditions to be met in order to end open grazing in Nigeria.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Herdsmen said they are willing to quit open grazing if the Nigerian government would make finance and logistics available for them to create alternatives.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore brand Ambassador, Temitope Ajayi, said this alongside officials of the association while on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, in Abuja.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The herdsmen noted that they can’t suddenly quit the age-long practice because there is no alternative way yet to feed their cattle.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>Ajayi added there was a need to re-orientate and change the mindset and perceptions of the Fulani herders so as to end outdated practices of open grazing.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“There is a need to re-orientate and change the mindset and perceptions of the Fulani herders, farmers and other entities in Nigeria, modernise cattle breeding and end outdated practices of open grazing and other nomadic activities, and bring them up to international best practice,” she said.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The herdsmen vowed to leave the farmlands as soon as ranches that are being proposed by some government officials, particularly southern state governors, are provided.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYHWYGrSCpxbyvvIHfM3ISxOAzX0eDzsInvu3GrPwrgtW5ABgNYK_2jjsS_gdF9trSVZypDDgjsbva8rFf2R0hMgcK7ovNzOndQDmT702ovgoKnnJn3StSBUSxWplioHdqu4SbSO2mpAKSAikQyba950pgeANgDRChR3f21bCQxs9ZM3PrMOQWUR0Hzg=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYHWYGrSCpxbyvvIHfM3ISxOAzX0eDzsInvu3GrPwrgtW5ABgNYK_2jjsS_gdF9trSVZypDDgjsbva8rFf2R0hMgcK7ovNzOndQDmT702ovgoKnnJn3StSBUSxWplioHdqu4SbSO2mpAKSAikQyba950pgeANgDRChR3f21bCQxs9ZM3PrMOQWUR0Hzg=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Three African nations have qualified for the next phase of the 2022 World Cup qualifying series in the African zone.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>They are Morocco, Mali and Senegal.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Morocco are already guaranteed top spot in Group I with two matches left to play.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Last month, they defeated Guinea 4-1 in Rabat and will be one of the 10 group winners competing in the playoffs in March for five spots from the continent.</p> <span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p><br /></p> <p>Senegal beat Namibia 3-1 and now have 12 points after four Group H fixtures.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>On Thursday, Mali became the third country to clinch progression into the final playoff phase.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>They guaranteed top spot in Group E thanks to a 3-0 away win over 10-man Rwanda in Kigali in an early evening kick-off.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Moussa Djenepo, Ibrahima Kone and Kalifa Coulibaly got the goals.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The last two rounds of the group phase of African qualifiers will be played between November 10-16.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9d5IAiNxKJXTe46bOqm5IHXAcpKlL5JbwJSYSZGCSE-LgE0mCEo3g0qTt265XXduiNlWt_aOZvN8MI7r7FT2sgSZHk7lz61wKFOOzdkiWdF-Xz_GiGGyE4sJVEr0QjvHXR0RZ4-5Cl9iqadlPdBmh5U8N_g1mMRglgI6k8tj5J0I8RImyn26AHiIVdQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="414" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9d5IAiNxKJXTe46bOqm5IHXAcpKlL5JbwJSYSZGCSE-LgE0mCEo3g0qTt265XXduiNlWt_aOZvN8MI7r7FT2sgSZHk7lz61wKFOOzdkiWdF-Xz_GiGGyE4sJVEr0QjvHXR0RZ4-5Cl9iqadlPdBmh5U8N_g1mMRglgI6k8tj5J0I8RImyn26AHiIVdQ=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p><br /></p> <p>The Southern Governors Forum, SGF, has congratulated Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, over his victory at the just-concluded November 6 Anambra State governorship election.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>SGF said it’s prepared to work with Soludo in resolving the economic and insecurity challenges confronting the southern part of the country.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The forum’s congratulatory message was conveyed by its Chairman and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, through his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, NAN reports.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Akeredolu said the insecurity and economic challenges in the southern part of the country and the nation at large requires joint efforts and unwavering commitment.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>He said: “We look forward to working with Soludo under the auspices of the SGF for the peace, security and development of Anambra, southern Nigeria, and the country at large.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“No doubt, we will be happy to explore the experience of the governor-elect as it relates to the economy and also to help in our efforts to keep the people of southern Nigeria safe.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Soludo’s experience as a consummate economist will be of great asset to the good people of Anambra, the Southern Governors’ Forum and indeed the entire country.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Our efforts toward economic integration and enhanced socio-economic relationship in the SGF will undoubtedly, be boosted in many respects.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“On behalf of my colleagues in the SGF, I congratulate Prof. Soludo and wish him the best as he prepares for the Herculean task ahead.”</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEutD1oVf1ZDOxHwWVrut6-uP1LOHc1t-viqau19QL7HtKE7vX76ecDxOnpFiI0pUtDCNlp6TyjFUkefkg8yfkDqUPPGYmUTNYTrE-QN7Mvo22zWZukTAksjbxAYgkhFOmS-720Yyq1O8bxaGVuyJ9FSX5wW2gGcjCZJotpcd5v23osFF9IjahhuczOA=s640" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="640" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEutD1oVf1ZDOxHwWVrut6-uP1LOHc1t-viqau19QL7HtKE7vX76ecDxOnpFiI0pUtDCNlp6TyjFUkefkg8yfkDqUPPGYmUTNYTrE-QN7Mvo22zWZukTAksjbxAYgkhFOmS-720Yyq1O8bxaGVuyJ9FSX5wW2gGcjCZJotpcd5v23osFF9IjahhuczOA=w400-h260" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Justice Adeyemi Fasanmi of the Ondo State High Court on Thursday, rejected a prayer by a lawyer, Steve Adebowale, to bar journalists from covering the trial of two government officials who allegedly stole a baby delivered by a mentally challenged woman, Deborah Iretioluwa Olorundare.</p> <p>The two staffers of the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Sarumi Adeyemi and Orisamehin Bosede, were arraigned before the court on two counts bordering on conspiracy to commit felony and child theft.</p> <p>The defendants however pleaded not guilty to the counts.</p> <p>As the court sat to hear the case, Adebowale, who is the counsel for Sarumi, told the judge that the defendants were subjected to scandal by the media, praying the court to stop journalists from covering the case.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>He queried the reason journalists brought cameras to cover the proceedings and asked the judge if journalists had taken permission to be present in court.</p> <p>He said, “The press cannot constitute itself to an alternative court. The defendants have been embarrassed.”</p> <p>In his response, the judge replied that journalists did not need any permission to cover any court proceeding, stating that even at the Supreme Court, there are seats reserved for journalists known as the ‘press gallery.’</p> <p>“This is a case that will deserve public attention. You cannot bar the press from the court. If any journalist maligns your client, you can sue the journalist. I cannot stop the press from coming to court. I don’t have to know if the press is here. The court does not work on speculation. You have not directed my attention to any adverse publication on this case.”</p> <p>However, the hearing could not commence even when the Prosecuting Counsel, Bunmi Koyenikan, informed the court that three witnesses were present because of the items requested by the defence counsel.</p> <p>But the judge granted the defendants bail to the sum of N1m and one surety in like sum who must be a civil servant from the rank of Grade Level 13.</p> <p>Justice Fasanmi said the defendants had one week to perfect their bail conditions and adjourned the case till January 18, 2022, for the commencement of trial.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAzRrJhEi9H1c51QiPtil8poIi1HsFTzX46JgDANTHgXgDpqtc9raRWUbOZ0CLBvBmDkF1cr8wRELUDXZmKpYGdvRnXHkebsF9bNEjAZkUgA4XFXaK5Mj2f7EKilE0pI2cHvzp2soZBTJ3qd10CpKaIDBAC2RKEZX3XJtoimRoY93yahi7G1giNeXAnA=s720" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="720" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAzRrJhEi9H1c51QiPtil8poIi1HsFTzX46JgDANTHgXgDpqtc9raRWUbOZ0CLBvBmDkF1cr8wRELUDXZmKpYGdvRnXHkebsF9bNEjAZkUgA4XFXaK5Mj2f7EKilE0pI2cHvzp2soZBTJ3qd10CpKaIDBAC2RKEZX3XJtoimRoY93yahi7G1giNeXAnA=w400-h245" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>The Chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited, Femi Otedola, has celebrated his daughter, Florence, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, on her birthday.</p> <p>DJ Cuppy, who is an entrepreneur and artiste, clocked 29 years on Thursday.</p> <p>To celebrate his daughter, the proud father took to his Instagram page to share a picture of himself and DJ Cuppy.</p> <p>In the caption, Otedola described his daughter as his “heartbeat and headache”.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>He wrote, “Happy birthday to my heartbeat and heartache @cuppymusic. My Ifemiii. Papa is proud of you.”</p> <p>Asides her father, DJ Cuppy’s actress sister, Temi Otedola, also wished her elder sister a happy birthday.</p> <p>Temi took to her verified Instagram page on Thursday to share a throwback photo of herself and DJ Cuppy.</p> <p>She wrote, “However big I get, you will always be my big sister. Happy birthday to the pink haired superwoman.”</p>

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AFCON 2021: Sunday Oliseh names favourites country to win trophy in Cameroon

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbgwdTxcIpA0ER9uSLzsQupcu3C3kk501hTUkPfcGk_Zem5YE_fnIQrBUAX3-bFdTuEfWHVHLLunGqnlc-NKOB_xpl2qg8CABx3HrQUxnqz-erPCM18EH2EyWblZ5se9tpRZOGMiPgcLf6bsWPGn_BtiNeQh2LWaw1J_QFbMOpcgvI6Gh3SYGp67CR1A=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="414" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbgwdTxcIpA0ER9uSLzsQupcu3C3kk501hTUkPfcGk_Zem5YE_fnIQrBUAX3-bFdTuEfWHVHLLunGqnlc-NKOB_xpl2qg8CABx3HrQUxnqz-erPCM18EH2EyWblZ5se9tpRZOGMiPgcLf6bsWPGn_BtiNeQh2LWaw1J_QFbMOpcgvI6Gh3SYGp67CR1A=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has named Nigeria as one of the favourites to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon early next year.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Speaking at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Thursday after the inauguration of the 10-Year Nigerian Football Development Master plan Committee of which he is a member, Oliseh said those who write off Gernot Rohr’s side are doing so at their own peril.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Oliseh said, “Nigeria should not be written off as regards winning the AFCON because we have the talent to win the trophy.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Nigerians should stop underrating our team. We are one of the favourites to win the trophy.”</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>He added, “The players must rise to the occasion, and with little luck, they are capable of winning and making Nigeria proud. Don’t write the Eagles off.”</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The AFCON 2021 is scheduled to run from 9 January to 6 February 2022.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Nigeria are in Group D alongside Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Meanwhile, Algeria won the last edition of the tournament in Egypt.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The Desert Warriors defeated Senegal 1-0 in the final to win the 2019 AFCON.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfDT_828hem0lRVpXOJIYSOSequGF0qaMCE7DAJK1DekCkhT7UR7AiP9oKPmulm6ooSZaioagw0Ideg1jbyHzbYEO6nzdBQniZJR7DjxFHvRrASPdSiT3gDoYMtQLsAfYOEjK-tXrrB_t7RIpLBxOyjO9RmQaA0R9sSQ3lfs4T_prowyj9XBCHcxjlEw=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="414" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfDT_828hem0lRVpXOJIYSOSequGF0qaMCE7DAJK1DekCkhT7UR7AiP9oKPmulm6ooSZaioagw0Ideg1jbyHzbYEO6nzdBQniZJR7DjxFHvRrASPdSiT3gDoYMtQLsAfYOEjK-tXrrB_t7RIpLBxOyjO9RmQaA0R9sSQ3lfs4T_prowyj9XBCHcxjlEw=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p>The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has advised the Anambra State governor-elect Prof. Chukwuma Soludo not to be carried away by celebration.</p> <p>The youth group said this in a statement by its President-General, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike.</p> <p>He said Soludo and his party, the All Progressives Congress, APGA, should not forget that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is deeply pained by the victory.</p> <p>Okwu observed that this was more so as the party’s national campaign council was led by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who he said could still spring surprises.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>He said, “We are happy that against all odds the Anambra State governorship election has come and gone, successfully too.</p> <p>“It is even more cheering that a man of the people, character and ideas, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo came out victorious from that exercise.</p> <p>“But in view of past antecedents, we are asking the victorious party, APGA, not to take anything for granted, especially with the rejection of the result by the APC candidate, Senator Andy Uba. It should not also be forgotten that Gov. Hope Uzodinma was the leader of the party’s campaign council and we all know how he became governor from a 4th position.</p> <p>“Soludo’s APGA should, therefore, not sleep with two eyes closed. They should be watchful of every step the APC and its candidate takes until every thing about this election is laid to rest.”</p> <p>Okwu, however, urged the APC not to toy with the mandate freely given to Soludo by the Anambra electorate as it would only worsen the security situation in the South-East.</p> <p>“We know they have the constitutional right to approach the tribunal if they feel aggrieved, but it is not necessary at all as Anambra election has been accepted by the majority, including other candidates to be credible.</p> <p>“Andy Uba should consider the largest interest of Ndigbo by resisting the temptation of going to court,” Okwu advised.</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes promise as Portugal failed to beat Ireland

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFjYazzDFys_aJ-n4Bl-J7M6HmIp5PTXXL-s_3ZQBGvghypku9HA3sUyBT76DoyJWLa2Ey5fVW1VgkzIgLLFUnxx2i5Z9RXsA-aBtzo_IWUSXIXZJL1a6dEx6poOIi6Qap4K6IkAE9wiTlurnBvpuSUgyBZaynY5w47uCaBUaDBgSXCQUfbHvdb5Mk1Q=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFjYazzDFys_aJ-n4Bl-J7M6HmIp5PTXXL-s_3ZQBGvghypku9HA3sUyBT76DoyJWLa2Ey5fVW1VgkzIgLLFUnxx2i5Z9RXsA-aBtzo_IWUSXIXZJL1a6dEx6poOIi6Qap4K6IkAE9wiTlurnBvpuSUgyBZaynY5w47uCaBUaDBgSXCQUfbHvdb5Mk1Q=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has promised that Fernando Santos’s men will book their qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.</p> <p>Ronaldo said this while reacting to Portugal’s World Cup qualifier 0-0 draw with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday.</p> <p>The result against Ireland means Portugal still top Group A with 17 points from seven games.</p> <p>Behind Portugal is second place Serbia with 17 points from the same number of games.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>Portugal will now host Serbia on Sunday in their next qualifier.</p> <p>And Ronaldo believes with the help of home fans, Portugal will beat Serbia and secure qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.</p> <p>“It’s always difficult to play in Ireland, but the point earned leaves all goals at our mercy.</p> <p>“On Sunday, in front of our audience and in our house, we will stamp our presence at the World Cup in Qatar! Go ahead, @portugal,” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram after the game.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihkL_8AnirB_ltLQ4uKay3oQGRMGyhNFTz_VEckkaBbEYL9MB0UBFQ186u6xshSnIb2Ox9EZL2z8Q-zkDGL9RXB5NPYSZ1zzolNbXQZScJ6z_aONl1FulKvpPuLPMCs6HY4f_aR9Ai9miw9BBAasJCRCPoaGxS4vVtFiepyZhw8Yi5LLCEOJLQvvPHfg=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="414" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihkL_8AnirB_ltLQ4uKay3oQGRMGyhNFTz_VEckkaBbEYL9MB0UBFQ186u6xshSnIb2Ox9EZL2z8Q-zkDGL9RXB5NPYSZ1zzolNbXQZScJ6z_aONl1FulKvpPuLPMCs6HY4f_aR9Ai9miw9BBAasJCRCPoaGxS4vVtFiepyZhw8Yi5LLCEOJLQvvPHfg=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Thursday, said it doesn’t believe in secession and disintegration of Nigeria but demands true federalism to address the country’s challenges.</p> <p>Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the organization, stated this in Lagos while speaking to newsmen.</p> <p>He said, “We are not anarchists; we’re not secessionists. We recognize that there’s a democratically-elected government.</p> <p>“However, it’s the considered position of Afenifere that the president urgently constitutes a Government of National Unity solely to undertake the restructuring of Nigeria, in consultation with the Nigerian people.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>“The issue of restructuring is about our freedom. We’re democrats. I don’t want violence. I don’t want the country to break.”</p> <p>Adebanjo also called for a sovereign national conference on restructuring, adding that the country must be returned to the 1960 Independence Constitution before the 2023 general elections.</p> <p>He said, “The Nigeria that was agreed was, by design based on a parliamentary system of government.</p> <p>“The Nigeria that was agreed was one that recognized the rights of the federating regions to nationhood within the ambit of the federation that was birthed.</p> <p>“We remain convinced that the need for a sovereign national conference is imperative. The basis of the Nigerian state must be clearly negotiated.”</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMCTV_qQ8Go5c7FXff7zORM-GlQzjCWuET2_qZt6a_2huWvE9n3n2VlzrK2viu-G8AJoLTjkvKzyJ8ZBtjw_5YE4Fzx3jZ7HjrVDfHnB8KAMXTGTxcFiAs67JL-EyQZGBI8WCSdao6zLpJ3OZ2oh9i0_LiPITs_YtmYHX90XByj6SJQSe4FsLGxJRE9w=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMCTV_qQ8Go5c7FXff7zORM-GlQzjCWuET2_qZt6a_2huWvE9n3n2VlzrK2viu-G8AJoLTjkvKzyJ8ZBtjw_5YE4Fzx3jZ7HjrVDfHnB8KAMXTGTxcFiAs67JL-EyQZGBI8WCSdao6zLpJ3OZ2oh9i0_LiPITs_YtmYHX90XByj6SJQSe4FsLGxJRE9w=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has faulted moves by the Nigerian Senate to pass a bill seeking to create two campuses of the Nigerian Law School in each geo-political zone in the country.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The governor described the move as politically motivated.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The bill is titled, ‘A bill for an Act to amend the Legal Education (Consolidation etc.) Act by establishing the campuses for the Nigerian Law School, and for other related matters’.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>According to the Governor, the proponents of the bill are merely trying to score cheap political points in their constituencies ahead of the 2023 general election.</p> <span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p><br /></p> <p>He made the claim during an unscheduled inspection of ongoing construction work at the Dr. Nabo Graham Douglas Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Port Harcourt on Wednesday.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Wike accused the lawmakers sponsoring the bill of politicising the establishment of Nigerian Law School campuses, despite evidence that the Federal Government cannot adequately fund the existing ones.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He said, “It is so unfortunate in this country that everything is being politicised. We are not perturbed because the Federal Government approved the establishment of this Law School. We got a letter from Mr. President through the Honourable, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, approving the establishment of this Law School. And he stated graciously through the Council of Legal Education that it should be established here in Port Harcourt.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“We said we are going to provide all the necessary infrastructure. I can see the level of infrastructure that is being provided, which of course I have said before is going to be world-class infrastructure that is supposed to be in a Law School. We are not only providing this infrastructure, but we are also providing accommodation where the lecturers will live with all other things attached to it. And this Law School will have its own investment to take care of the Law School whether the government is here or not.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“From what I heard, the Deputy Senate President through some other lawmakers are sponsoring a bill to establish two schools per zone, and then saying that one will be in Yenagoa and one in Delta state, in the village of the Deputy Senate President. It is most unfortunate”.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The Governor further stressed the need for the law school to be insulated from politics.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimRVL8ECPoJsYS4AUkrocICscc4RN1m-QJ2F2_ot7fe9kAzQ2odgmMKaN2xQdXKg2T8DjovNuPz77X7Hqn4UJgZ4uzrM2YfDC3G-q9ivC-mjc0lzxlOxuEBTil3dtkkroOTdyZ1a3xMacGEry68hG86saDtLKIkgyY1MKMHlsCbVlmZDmWc2qc49mzqw=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="233" data-original-width="414" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimRVL8ECPoJsYS4AUkrocICscc4RN1m-QJ2F2_ot7fe9kAzQ2odgmMKaN2xQdXKg2T8DjovNuPz77X7Hqn4UJgZ4uzrM2YfDC3G-q9ivC-mjc0lzxlOxuEBTil3dtkkroOTdyZ1a3xMacGEry68hG86saDtLKIkgyY1MKMHlsCbVlmZDmWc2qc49mzqw=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has suggested why President Muhammadu Buhari has refused to reopen the Nigeria-Benin Republic border.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Omokri claimed that Buhari was trying to pressure the Benin Republic government to hand over Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho to his administration.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He said the claim by the Nigerian government that the border was closed to tackle smuggling of goods and weapons and to tackle the menace of banditry is a lie.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In a tweet on Thursday, Omokri wrote: “Buhari claims he closed the Benin Republic-Nigeria border because of banditry.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>“That is a lie from the mouth of Lai Mohammed. The real reason behind the closure is to pressure the Beninese government to hand over Igboho to him.”</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Beninese security operatives currently locked up Igboho after he was arrested in Cotonou.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The Yoruba Nation agitator was arrested at an airport in Cotonou while trying to travel to Germany.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The separatist had fled Nigeria to Cotonou after he was declared wanted by the Department of State Services, DSS.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>DSS had declared him wanted after weapons were found in his house in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He had denied ownership of the weapons found in his house.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQCgzfAZArNllBq2XlEVDyaweUbU0Utfsz0fsns7gFDxUszWavyQ7ACkqL3TV32qkbMP44KsNwDlhLtMZHYRYbuyZPPAuRDWsk07xjoZpVa0QXGlrFYLZ47nRDVbeyi_2Ra888CIY50jZLgBYKEhcBU3eler3VuBPATZTSo2DMPFhnoiqIrwNBhtX42w=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="414" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQCgzfAZArNllBq2XlEVDyaweUbU0Utfsz0fsns7gFDxUszWavyQ7ACkqL3TV32qkbMP44KsNwDlhLtMZHYRYbuyZPPAuRDWsk07xjoZpVa0QXGlrFYLZ47nRDVbeyi_2Ra888CIY50jZLgBYKEhcBU3eler3VuBPATZTSo2DMPFhnoiqIrwNBhtX42w=w400-h339" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District,  Smart Adeyemi, on Wednesday, challenged his colleagues, governors and public office holders to declare assets if the current administration really meant to fight corruption.</p> <p>He spoke while contributing to a legislative debate on a bill to repeal “Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended) and enact the Money laundering (Prevention. And Prohibition) Act to provide comprehensive legal and institutional framework for prevention and prohibition of money laundering in Nigeria.”</p> <p>While supporting the bill, the lawmaker submitted that it would allow government to probe public officers on their unexplained wealth, assets and properties at home and abroad with possible recoveries.</p> <p>The bill was sponsored by Senator Umar, Sadiq Suleiman representing Kwara North Senatorial District. </p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>Adeyemi insisted that no country develops without accountability of her public officers, hence, all those who have properties abroad should be made to tell Nigerians how they acquired them.</p> <p>Speaking further, he stated that the administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) should be more determined to fight corruption.</p> <p>“There is no doubt that the present government has fought corruption than any Government in the history of this country.</p> <p>“There is no doubt that billions of Dollars and pound sterling have been siphoned away from our system to foreign countries especially by those who have held political office in time past.</p> <p>“In seconding this bill, I want to say we must also look at how we can enlarge the net in apprehending those who have siphoned money from this country.</p> <p>“In essence, this bill must take into consideration, public office holders and their immediate families who have properties abroad to give account of how they acquired these properties.</p> <p>“This country many people who have held public offices in time past siphoned money abroad where they acquired properties in the names of their wives and their children.</p> <p>“I want to submit that there is a need to do an x-ray of all those who have held office in this Nigeria to look at how they have acquired their properties and their children and families, that is the only way we can be seen to be fighting corruption.</p> <p>“Any public office holder in the past and present who have properties abroad and their children and their wives. It is not out of place for this bill to be all encompassing so that we can know those who have acquired properties abroad with their children.</p> <p>“Nigeria is bleeding now we must take the courage to ensure they release some of the properties they acquired.</p> <p>“I said this without any contradiction, I don’t have any property abroad neither my children. Anybody that has acquired properties who has held public office before should give account.”</p> <p>Earlier, sponsor of the bill, Senator Umar, Sadiq Suleiman explained that the legislation seeks to repeal the extant Act and enact the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2021 to provide a more comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the prevention and prohibition of money laundering in Nigeria.</p> <p>He said the bill has captured the changing patterns and manifestation of money laundering as an offense, which includes investment or funds transfer made or obtained fraudulently into legitimate businesses to make the illicit funds difficult to trace.</p> <p>After contributions by other Senators, the bill scaled second reading.</p>

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Road accident claims 5 lives, injures 9 in Bauchi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8Tg2PIxqN537Bug8Xv6fOlAfht4-YO_57Hxq6wZZRbFdigmgpLHvO8U0HcplnLH1UgNV0tsGgzoOWq7mUGN2Iw4dZt7kl1YBazGh7VfQqmfrHF2S2852PpGZKKVMaJIZdzFJRw6R6YAwyRrpp22iUcdBl2HnhCLeVMkQMU0R_E4VRaK9QPjoq5Xh00g=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="414" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8Tg2PIxqN537Bug8Xv6fOlAfht4-YO_57Hxq6wZZRbFdigmgpLHvO8U0HcplnLH1UgNV0tsGgzoOWq7mUGN2Iw4dZt7kl1YBazGh7VfQqmfrHF2S2852PpGZKKVMaJIZdzFJRw6R6YAwyRrpp22iUcdBl2HnhCLeVMkQMU0R_E4VRaK9QPjoq5Xh00g=w400-h379" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Five persons were killed in an auto crash in Bauchi State on Wednesday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed on Thursday.</p> <p>The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Yusuf Abdullahi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that nine other persons sustained serious injuries in the accident.</p> <p>He said that the accident occurred in the Nabordo community on the Toro-Bauchi Highway when two vehicles had a head-on collision.</p> <p>Abdullahi said that it took the FRSC barely 26 minutes to arrive at the scene of the crash to clear the site.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>According to him, the registration numbers of the two vehicles were not available, but that they belonged to Gombe Line and Adamawa Sunshine transport companies.</p> <p>He described the vehicles as a Toyota Hummer Bus and a Toyota Sienna bus, and attributed the cause of the crash to dangerous driving and speed violations.</p> <p>“Fifteen people, 13 males and two females, were involved in the crash.</p> <p>“Five died on the spot and they were all males. Nine others sustained injuries, among them were eight males and one female; the only person that escaped unhurt is a female,’’ Abdullahi said.</p> <p>Abdullahi said that the injured persons were taken to Toro General Hospital for treatment.</p> <p>“The remains of the deceased were deposited in the morgue of the same hospital for identification,” he added.</p> <p>The sector commander advised motorists to always be conscious of road traffic rules and regulations as well as weather conditions at all times.</p> <p>Abdullahi also urged motorists to ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on journeys.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSi0y-8RwXDcje5TUIB-CHHrboC6EMv39weXRXL_gy6bUFOmKnURe5q1zBdvAOm5gNapWm6ew1mUAhhXlE_joGb0ad3yzTjjqvecYhNgvSioO4hYBRBcoBD5MJYryBnivDseboriPGCH3oiovOZwA6w-tTmCjFJOxPn7R7rHxarhienVWXEMuIqN04WQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSi0y-8RwXDcje5TUIB-CHHrboC6EMv39weXRXL_gy6bUFOmKnURe5q1zBdvAOm5gNapWm6ew1mUAhhXlE_joGb0ad3yzTjjqvecYhNgvSioO4hYBRBcoBD5MJYryBnivDseboriPGCH3oiovOZwA6w-tTmCjFJOxPn7R7rHxarhienVWXEMuIqN04WQ=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p>A legal practitioner, Popoola Samuel Oluranti has denied knowledge of one Fakeye Saheed before be was swindled of the sum of N2.5 million in October, 2020.</p> <p>The plaintiff stated this on Wednesday before an Osogbo Chief Magistrate Court where Saheed was dragged before, for alleged fraud and issuance of dishonoured cheque.</p> <p>Fagboyinbo, the Police Prosecutor had briefed the Court presided over by Chief Magistrate O. A. Daramola that the defendant committed the alleged offences in October, 2020 at Atinuke Oyawaye Street, Dada Estate, Osogbo.</p> <p>Fagboyinbo also explained that the defendant had allegedly defrauded the plaintiff of the sum of N2.5 million with the pretence of paying back the said sum which he failed to do.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>The plaintiff, the prosecution revealed allegedly issued a dishonoured Access Bank cheque to Popoola on October 15, 2020 which was payable on October 15, 2021.</p> <p>The offences, the prosecution explained were contrary to and punishable under Section 421 and 428 of the Criminal Code Cap 34, Vol. II, Laws of Osun State of Nigeria, 2002.</p> <p>The defendant however pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him.</p> <p>Ruling on the matter, Magistrate Daramola granted the accused bail in the sum of N1 million with two sureties in the like sum.</p> <p>The case was also adjourned to January 18, 2022.</p> <p>Speaking with journalists after the hearing, the plaintiff, Popoola accused the defendant, Saheed of abusing his goodwill and open mindedness.</p> <p>He explained that he did not know the defendant from anywhere prior to the time he defrauded him of N2.5 million.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTB1DugvOlrElKPF3Zy_7SoGyYB_mNh_gqwGD8d-1OrjweFV-opVZknhzPzuncnISiQ6vpptJcg8CZ52_oC6r5v-xUd3MFYF2Jp49UykUTCDKLGBShGjftSUWHtoHRsGd_o4MiFh-owpIL0jDZiJS10ngVnPPZeWwOYITJNZfiE-DyTOekl7Z1NXtzow=s724" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="724" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjTB1DugvOlrElKPF3Zy_7SoGyYB_mNh_gqwGD8d-1OrjweFV-opVZknhzPzuncnISiQ6vpptJcg8CZ52_oC6r5v-xUd3MFYF2Jp49UykUTCDKLGBShGjftSUWHtoHRsGd_o4MiFh-owpIL0jDZiJS10ngVnPPZeWwOYITJNZfiE-DyTOekl7Z1NXtzow=w400-h234" width="400" /></a></div> <br />   <p>The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, has directed troops of the Nigerian Army to deal decisively with bandits and kidnappers who threaten the security of the nation.</p> <p>Yahaya made this call on Wednesday during an operational tour of the Army Headquarters 1 Division in Kaduna State.</p> <p>The Army Director of Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Thursday titled, ‘COAS Tours 1 Division Area of Responsibility’.</p> <p>During the tour, Yahaya, who was received and conducted round Forward Operational Bases Sabo Birnin and Rigassa by the General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Kabiru Mukhtar, charged the troops to be ingenious in their training and operational engagements.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>The statement partly read, “Describing emerging security threats as real, the COAS directed the troops to decisively deal with bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening the security of the nation.</p> <p>“He urged the troops to remain committed to ensuring security of lives and property of the citizenry, maintaining that it is crucial for officers and soldiers to always cultivate cordial civil-military relations with members of their host communities and the general public as critical stakeholders and catalyst for operational success.”</p> <p>During the visit, the Army chief presented a brand new Toyota Hilux to the Regimental Sergeant Major of Headquarters 1 Division, Auwalu Taudo.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWL6ao7WZdCD4TYK7_y0E9IAG56Lzk9HQiKM4jl4IFQ_QRoMK09WFuUlBC-TUJ5elMtHvrhpo8wiYGwYFhX9HNhkgey_0l16WKpsK3ky4DgY-1ZBAA-XwihDOLO0lb5Ww1QB6GDB7ePQFJtdNJhaMOJpcNj8k6M5JXJH1N4dA34i0DrEz4jVohpM-pkg=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWL6ao7WZdCD4TYK7_y0E9IAG56Lzk9HQiKM4jl4IFQ_QRoMK09WFuUlBC-TUJ5elMtHvrhpo8wiYGwYFhX9HNhkgey_0l16WKpsK3ky4DgY-1ZBAA-XwihDOLO0lb5Ww1QB6GDB7ePQFJtdNJhaMOJpcNj8k6M5JXJH1N4dA34i0DrEz4jVohpM-pkg=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has said the team is focused on taking three points off Liberia in their FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday.</p> <p>Musa said that Nigeria can’t afford to lose against Liberia at the Stade Grande de Tangier this weekend.</p> <p>Recall that Gernot Rohr’s men recently defeated the Lone Star 2-0 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.</p> <p>“As you can see everyone is happy and we are ready for the game. We have 22 players here. Tomorrow, we are expecting the goalkeeper (John Noble) and Odion Ighalo,” Musa told the Super Eagles media.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>“We know the importance of the game, we can’t afford to lose. We have to go for the three points. At the end of the game on Saturday, we hope to celebrate another important win.”</p> <p>The match will kick-off at 6 pm Nigerian time.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdW2RHexBf83-_5r5lbtmkDmGnQDdqjwrKNj8G-JuEY0OEyE5M8wvHyEuwQ6xd7R3HkPJ2sO-GT35I5GsVSxzxQuNoF3XzR8coJCz19z9L8qnIAUzbQwQZ5Oic6chYgm-RP5ACFgc_YZLrBPJKNC5z-gWQNnQLcIZLuKkJq-3hJto8b-FvLhzJeIkPlg=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdW2RHexBf83-_5r5lbtmkDmGnQDdqjwrKNj8G-JuEY0OEyE5M8wvHyEuwQ6xd7R3HkPJ2sO-GT35I5GsVSxzxQuNoF3XzR8coJCz19z9L8qnIAUzbQwQZ5Oic6chYgm-RP5ACFgc_YZLrBPJKNC5z-gWQNnQLcIZLuKkJq-3hJto8b-FvLhzJeIkPlg=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>The Nigerian government has indicated that it is open to all kinds of solutions, including a political solution in order to resolve the crisis surrounding separatist agitations in the south east and south west parts of the country.</p> <p>Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN on Wednesday in Abuja gave the indication in a chat with some journalists.</p> <p>The AGF who noted that criminal conducts would never go unpunished, however, remarked that the government has been using the amnesty policy to tackle some security challenges in the country and as such, the possibility of a political solution cannot be ruled out.</p> <p>Malami spoke on other issues including the current controversy between the federal government and the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the international arbitration involving Nigeria and Process and Industrial Development (P& ID) company on one hand and Sunflower firm over the Mambila power projects on the other.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>When asked whether the federal government is not disposed to a political solution to the cases of Kanu and Igboho, as being canvassed by some leaders and other stakeholders in the country, Malami noted that although such consideration is not yet on the table, but would not mind taking a shot at it once there is an approach on how to go about it.</p> <p>“As far as security situation is concerned and as far as governance and this administration is concerned, you cannot rule out all possibilities”, he said, adding that, “But then there has to be an approach for government to consider.”</p> <p>He, however, explained that he cannot be preemptive at this stage by stating clearly and outrightly that reconciliation is being considered without an approach being made.</p> <p>According to him, it is the approach if at all any was made that the government “will look into for the purpose of looking at its weight, the authenticity of it, the good faith associated with it and then bring about the considerable factors relating to the negotiations or otherwise.</p> <p>“So it is not a conclusion that one can outrightly make without juxtaposing associated facts relating to the reconciliation. There has to be an approach and then a counter consideration.”</p> <p>Malami added that no approach in that respect is on the table for consideration yet, but it is something the government may take a shot at when it gets to that stage.</p> <p>“So no approach in that respect is on table for consideration yet. So we’ll cross the bridge when eventually we get to that; when perhaps a type of request is made, we’ll consider,” he said.</p> <p>While the federal government has been involved in legal battle with Nnamdi Kanu in Nigeria, it is battling to extradite Igboho from Benin Republic to face criminal charges.</p> <p>Both Kanu and Igboho have been in the forefront of agitations for breakaway from Nigeria.</p> <p>The government in fresh charges filed against Kanu last month at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court had linked him with the wanton destruction of lives and properties as well as attacks on security operatives and government infrastructure in the south east of Nigeria.</p> <p>However, some leaders from the two geopolitical zones have been urging for a political solution to the crisis.</p> <p>On the issue of the payment of fees to contractors who allegedly helped the 36 states government to recover excess deductions from the account during the payment of the Paris Club loans, Malami berated the governors for “aprobating and reprobating at the same time”.</p> <p>He explained that the governors cannot come to deny a liability in 2021 having consented to it and made several payments.</p> <p>While arguing that the federal government is obligated to obey orders of courts and carry out executions of court judgment, he claimed that the governors’ current litigation over the payment of consultancy services fees was belated.</p> <p>“I have told you earlier that the judgment in contention was a 2013 judgment and it was a consent judgment in which ALGON and governors forum consented to a judgment.</p> <p>“So what judgment are you talking about in 2021 against the background of the fact that they consented to the judgment in 2013, against the background of the fact they have been effecting payment as far back as 2013, against the background of the fact that they have written in there right, under their respective hands, committing to the payment of this consultancy fee we are talking about.</p> <p>“So I think it is logical for all to see that they were indeed, submissive and they were indeed in agreement, and they have indeed conceded and consented to a judgment that created the liability they are now complaining about.</p> <p>“They have probated at a point in 2013 by way of submitting to judgment and then effecting payment over time. And in fact, among the claims relating to Paris Club that has been presented before the federal government over time is a component relating to consultancy fees.</p> <p>“So what they are doing is as good as aprobating are reprobating at the same time conceding in 2013, and objecting in 2021”.</p> <p>He denied any relationship with the contractors or having any personal interest safe his duty to protect the federal government from unnecessary liabilities.</p> <p>According to him since the federal government was made a party to the suit, there is the possibility that the assets of the federal government can be seized to pay the debt.</p> <p>“So as far as the payment is concerned, the office of the Attorney General is not in any way involved.</p> <p>But the fact remains judgments are meant to be enforced and then you are not expected to be speculative as far as the enforcements are concerned.</p> <p>“When in the case of P&ID an award was made against Nigeria, what we did was to approach the court of law for the purpose of setting aside the enforcement proceedings.</p> <p>It was only when the proceedings were set aside that we now have respite in terms of ensuring that no asset of the federal government is attached.</p> <p>“So the fact that they are in court, belatedly, again against the background that they have three months within which to appeal against the 2013 judgment which they kept sleeping from 2013 until 2021 makes it illogical that they expect the federal government or perhaps any institution of government faced with a judgment and order of the court to await their belated approach to court, which is indeed a forum shopping”.</p> <p>He also clarified that following complaints from the governors at a time the administration had involved the EFCC and DSS to authenticate the project; as well as what was done and how much.</p> <p>According to Malami, the total judgment debt was put at about $3.2 billion, out of which the governors did not only agree to pay but actually have been making payments until recently.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3knCGldyCmFA0VNDukQiZ_IE8UearrWCsJO9wB53wOKWOrKz9nrEH4p_SRvwWR_nDtrKD9_QsHWMS1TvcuNk0baNBMgQFPW9FioI7QlloE3LXqst8-RTzO1cV4a0phRmIhn7N21DO3oYjRs7l_zK24MI2TqyPXylARHFUmcaSCmpblYmB3_HgR9cwwA=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="414" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3knCGldyCmFA0VNDukQiZ_IE8UearrWCsJO9wB53wOKWOrKz9nrEH4p_SRvwWR_nDtrKD9_QsHWMS1TvcuNk0baNBMgQFPW9FioI7QlloE3LXqst8-RTzO1cV4a0phRmIhn7N21DO3oYjRs7l_zK24MI2TqyPXylARHFUmcaSCmpblYmB3_HgR9cwwA=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has called on Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor-elect, to be magnanimous in victory by embracing and appreciating his opponents in the November 6 governorship poll.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Soludo should embark on peacebuilding and healing processes by reconciling all citizens irrespective of political affiliations,” the Chairman of CLO in Anambra, Mr Vincent Ezekwueme, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ezekwueme spoke shortly after INEC declared Soludo as the winner of the poll in Awka on Wednesday.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The CLO boss also advised the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to run an all-inclusive administration in order to deepen democracy.</p> <span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p><br /></p> <p>Ezekwueme thanked God for the success of the election that reflected the aspirations of the electorate in spite of difficulties and some shortcomings.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Soludo should spare no efforts to ensure sustainable peace and discard services of sycophants, praise-singers and hangers-on who would want to sow seeds of discord for their own selfish gains to the detriment of the state and democracy.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“In a wise assertion of the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe that we should always make friends not enemies, think about the best not the worst of others.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Pertinently, Soludo should admonish his supporters not to cast aspersions on defeated candidates and their political parties in order to douse tension in the state.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Soludo’s supporters should give other contestants/candidates at the poll respect and a sense of belonging because losers today may be winners tomorrow.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“He should extend the hand of friendship and fellowship to other contestants, which is the beauty of democracy,” he said.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ezekwueme said that it would be an act of patriotism for contestants in the poll to display in words and actions political intelligence by not only accepting the outcome of the election but also congratulating the winner.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“We implore the contestants, most importantly, not to engage in unnecessary litigation over the poll,” he added.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpuLkAyilydWlWPJvpxgBn4OeRKLCfKz5MM-5qa6cVFzJzrBMtKLVEzPFBk0KaNgSoBEWMIW-0cmfzc0J-qdeljpoxAjc_fyAAdl1KOqEzSl2b4OeEIkgPjTVt9AaDOdSuLXmqHbDXdAZeRctMge1vq-mQj5US0LB5h0PnWBdZpfRQEZ0io8Q8-7FUcA=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpuLkAyilydWlWPJvpxgBn4OeRKLCfKz5MM-5qa6cVFzJzrBMtKLVEzPFBk0KaNgSoBEWMIW-0cmfzc0J-qdeljpoxAjc_fyAAdl1KOqEzSl2b4OeEIkgPjTVt9AaDOdSuLXmqHbDXdAZeRctMge1vq-mQj5US0LB5h0PnWBdZpfRQEZ0io8Q8-7FUcA=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div> <br />   <p>Popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, Florence Otedola fondly known as DJ Cuppy has given a sneak peek into her private life as she reveals that she once went on a date with a bus driver.  However, the DJ revealed that she is based in the United Kingdom.</p> <p>The DJ who is a Master’s student at the Oxford University, England, during an interview on The Zeze Millz show, further hinted that an 18-year-old ‘fresher’ asked her out. </p> <p>She further noted that she is single and open-minded when it comes to dating. </p> <p>The DJ said, “I have dated all kinds of men, maybe not every single kind but like a lot of different types of men. I find them on apps; one of the apps cost €400 to join. I have dated a bus driver; I went on a date with a bus driver, and there is nothing wrong with that. </p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>“I have literally gone on a date with an annoying guy that lives with his mother. I have gone on a date with a model, I have been on a date with a footballer, like so many of them. With dating you have to be open-minded; I actually enjoy dating. When you go on a date, it is about talking and getting to know each other. I am ‘super open’, I want to be dating and that is why I met the bus driver.”</p> <p>DJ Cuppy mentioned the kind of man she would love to be in a relationship with, stating that he has to be genuinely caring.</p> <p>She said, “I just want someone that is genuinely caring and funny. Someone who can be an escape for me out of my crazy world.”</p> <p>Speaking about past relationships, DJ Cuppy, revealed that due to her privileged background, some men have taken advantage of her.</p> <p>The disc jockey said, “I am learning to be a little less in control. I am the kind of person that will plan everything to the letter and before I know it, I would have already paid for everything. I have been in a situation where guys have taken advantage of me. I have dated guys that have been there for the ride. Now, I am in a space where I say, ‘pick where we are meeting’. When the bill comes, I sit on my hand.”</p>

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BREAKING: Security operatives bar Kanu’s lawyer, journalists, Igbo leaders from court premises

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8jNQRIOhgkg1poJid_uPMcDfm6e23wMx8eAW9WPSG72wpfUmUr6I6_N8iqiq6KQwuAJy89zarMZODnad9J0dr2CSrwYPi7u-MZHQkZ8CCElnRRVFCXs1YlPr5UmCqlclzyskLyXcSQ3iNqiLtSB9eRbS2dIPNtaNFu_LTk-h14wuRgwnteaD7Uq4A7g=s750" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="420" data-original-width="750" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8jNQRIOhgkg1poJid_uPMcDfm6e23wMx8eAW9WPSG72wpfUmUr6I6_N8iqiq6KQwuAJy89zarMZODnad9J0dr2CSrwYPi7u-MZHQkZ8CCElnRRVFCXs1YlPr5UmCqlclzyskLyXcSQ3iNqiLtSB9eRbS2dIPNtaNFu_LTk-h14wuRgwnteaD7Uq4A7g=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Security operatives on Wednesday prevented Maxwell Opara, one of the lawyers of detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, from entering the Federal High Court in Abuja.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Also barred from the courtroom include journalists, Igbo traditional leaders, as well as observers and activists.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>But other lawyers of Kanu including Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Aloy Ejimakor were allowed inside the courtroom.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Justice Binta Nyako had adjourned Kanu’s trial to today.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges and has since been detained in the custody of the Department of State Services since his re-arrest from a foreign country in June 2021.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He had pleaded not guilty to seven charges at his last appearance in court on October 21.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgohgiy5o3AsR_YnVKHlKZzLZfiCIFZNJquCb3ZFKzsnK4fRu2JB3aflyjiTF9DwhMnPA7b3j1GqB1150DOqN9bRhkMbcqr3nLN_3bCnAirUlhbTeVv5RCl5FI79B_HAYOzewZ5xBRvSzMfGWt42THNKwE1-aCTIJHXY_QExVVgxea-jBi6VXiyQGWnnQ=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgohgiy5o3AsR_YnVKHlKZzLZfiCIFZNJquCb3ZFKzsnK4fRu2JB3aflyjiTF9DwhMnPA7b3j1GqB1150DOqN9bRhkMbcqr3nLN_3bCnAirUlhbTeVv5RCl5FI79B_HAYOzewZ5xBRvSzMfGWt42THNKwE1-aCTIJHXY_QExVVgxea-jBi6VXiyQGWnnQ=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Barcelona new manager, Xavi Hernandez, is reportedly set to get rid of three players in the January transfer window.</p> <p>Xavi was appointed as Barcelona’s new manager last Friday following the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month.</p> <p>The former midfield maestro was unveiled by Barcelona on Monday at Camp Nou.</p> <p>The 2010 World Cup winner signed a two-and-half-year deal with Barcelona after saying his goodbyes to Qatari side, Al-Sadd.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>According to Fichajes, the three players Xavi wants Barcelona to offload are Samuel Umtiti, Luuk de Jong and Neto, as he looks to bolster his squad.</p> <p>The report added Xavi has communicated his plans to sell the trio to Barcelona president Joan Laporta, hoping that their sales would create room on the wage bill to bring in a few players of his liking.</p> <p>Umtiti has been pretty much out of favour since last season, De Jong was Koeman’s signing and has struggled to contribute so far in his tenure at Barcelona, while Neto has no chance of usurping goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen at Camp Nou.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Xavi will now hope to lead Barcelona to victory when they take on Espanyol on November 20 after the international break.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh42XHAywnn8TSXb9kA-knYHrz3lSwGSxjE7WjzwbQ-JsR4AuLsy64qi8-nrDTGbz-C_NFuRMYufKLtJBC1pF6GaDs2i4Pg86g2KyALnRPtvhRlPfnbpYu6Ea49hxWLH38Zdw3fnK8HTp_J0U7jMPtALI9WqMAr24j1jx1Y3gry1oOefXTqUYfsR_0Y4w=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="232" data-original-width="414" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh42XHAywnn8TSXb9kA-knYHrz3lSwGSxjE7WjzwbQ-JsR4AuLsy64qi8-nrDTGbz-C_NFuRMYufKLtJBC1pF6GaDs2i4Pg86g2KyALnRPtvhRlPfnbpYu6Ea49hxWLH38Zdw3fnK8HTp_J0U7jMPtALI9WqMAr24j1jx1Y3gry1oOefXTqUYfsR_0Y4w=w400-h224" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has hailed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim over his declaration of interest for the 2023 presidential election.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>It was reported that Anyim, a former Senate President, is the only politician from the South-East who has announced interest to seek the office of the President in 2023.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>In a statement issued on Wednesday by the President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he said Anyim had demonstrated courage and clear political vision.</p> <span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p><br /></p> <p>While noting that power is not given but taken, Okwu said, “we are concerned that several Igbo politicians are still sitting on the fence waiting for someone to hand them over the seat of the President.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Such a dream is dead on arrival and that is why we commend the former SGF, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim for having the courage to step out when others are still peeping through their holes.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“We call on any politician of Igbo extraction who has interest to speak up now or bury the ambition. Their lily-livered approach to politics will not work this time.”</p> <p><br /></p> <p>The Ohanaeze group, however, cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, not to be used against politicians ahead of the 2023 general elections.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“The EFCC must resist the temptation of being used to cajole and harass politicians who may have one ambition or the other in 2023.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“We as Ndigbo will not accept a situation where any Igbo man or woman that shows interest in the presidential election will be chased around with the instrumentality of the EFCC,” Okwu cautioned.</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixyDEM97zmtrXlhuCs0nLEzXpykxuNJ5P8-J7vl47xsqHmccl2BQaEIn_B1V-lx2UFzUzcSXKmgct9toLLUMP-tEIempL3sn9-9_X6i7HkdiDccUuClaG2Vwyo82j8xCoAgdEZWFKAKFdVWhFneP0v5WPPqyDusjLhIdAIdoyshEmucLb4uk483Y4Tzg=s400" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixyDEM97zmtrXlhuCs0nLEzXpykxuNJ5P8-J7vl47xsqHmccl2BQaEIn_B1V-lx2UFzUzcSXKmgct9toLLUMP-tEIempL3sn9-9_X6i7HkdiDccUuClaG2Vwyo82j8xCoAgdEZWFKAKFdVWhFneP0v5WPPqyDusjLhIdAIdoyshEmucLb4uk483Y4Tzg=w400-h240" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>Former presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu has congratulated the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for emerging victorious at the 2021 governorship election in Anambra State.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission Commission (INEC) headquarters, on Wednesday declared Soludo, winner of the election.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>APGA scored a total of 112,229 votes, PDP had 53,807 votes, APC secured 43,285 votes while YPP had 21,261 votes.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Reacting, the presidential aspirant on his Twitter page said Anambra people spoke with one voice.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p><br /></p> <p>He expressed hope that Soludo will work hard for the development of the state.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“I congratulate Prof. @CCSoludo on his election as the next Governor of Anambra State. I also congratulate Ndi Anambra for having spoken with one voice, which we must respect, in favour of Soludo and APGA for our governorship.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“It is no surprise:Anambra has consistently voted APGA for the leadership of the state, even as it has voted more independently for national elective offices.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“ I am hopeful that Soludo will work hard and productively for our dear state, and I warmly wish him a successful tenure in office.”</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Similarly, Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education has congratulated Anambra indigenes and Soludo.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>She wrote on Twitter, “I am enormously elated at the political outcome in my State, Anambra.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>“Congratulations to @CCSoludo and Ndi Anambra! Let Anambra now sprite forward to Good Governance at its best.”</p>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVOJiScnsMikSxvQKum0LTUoihUZ02N93dX77RQxNKzHuAf2GxH8jDFAGFPWgPYKolOGVv64CbXq7BTHVnUbXruAcmYhYMLbQH3WQlWLlQtr5XMU4Bkz8DmPd2DZgEl0o515QUBO2_Ho38TIqJasHS6zs4X-4_WJW9VUQhyxsDqLjhP_gaF51R7CUT-w=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="414" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVOJiScnsMikSxvQKum0LTUoihUZ02N93dX77RQxNKzHuAf2GxH8jDFAGFPWgPYKolOGVv64CbXq7BTHVnUbXruAcmYhYMLbQH3WQlWLlQtr5XMU4Bkz8DmPd2DZgEl0o515QUBO2_Ho38TIqJasHS6zs4X-4_WJW9VUQhyxsDqLjhP_gaF51R7CUT-w=w400-h297" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <p><br /></p> <p>The Lagos State Government on Tuesday confirmed that 29 families have submitted samples for DNA to identify bodies evacuated from the collapsed 21-storey building in Ikoyi area of the State.</p> <p>Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, in a statement on Monday said that the identification of bodies had continued at the IDH, Yaba, Lagos Mainland.</p> <p>He explained that a committee to supervise the identification and release of the bodies had been set up by the State government, and it comprised of senior officials of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Justice.</p> <p>”Twenty-nine families have come forward to submit samples for DNA to identify bodies that they wish to claim.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>”In cases where identification is clear and there are no arguments, the bodies will be released to the families as from this week.</p> <p>”At the site, the operation continues. It will go on until the site is cleared and no body is left in the rubble of the collapsed 21-storey edifice,” he said.</p> <p>Meanwhile, as at Monday, the death toll had risen to 43. The 15 injured persons who were rescued are receiving treatment at the Police Hospital in Falomo.</p>

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Anambra: Soludo dedicates victory to three police officers killed by unknown gunmen

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ_mOR0vaMsksrSVpLZlzhrmRXqrxD47IdYYzu4eUAMdHxWUzD8ZvYqkXgDTOn53KM8iAREIz15wu0Glnowfo3bRPG2bizLWXCBxF2wQNvA5VS77KJ-3iSkP8o1b2WpjIl-OmT7SiPl9fIios7GLnMWI-Qv5k-n-gMJcjZyVSm6qwMAkcJdWZlmummkw=s414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="414" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ_mOR0vaMsksrSVpLZlzhrmRXqrxD47IdYYzu4eUAMdHxWUzD8ZvYqkXgDTOn53KM8iAREIz15wu0Glnowfo3bRPG2bizLWXCBxF2wQNvA5VS77KJ-3iSkP8o1b2WpjIl-OmT7SiPl9fIios7GLnMWI-Qv5k-n-gMJcjZyVSm6qwMAkcJdWZlmummkw=w400-h279" width="400" /></a></div> <p><br /></p> <p>The Anambra State Governor-elect, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has dedicated his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial election in the state to three policemen who were gunned down during a town hall meeting in his hometown.</p> <p>Recall that the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN was attacked by unknown gunmen in April 2021 during a town hall meeting in his hometown of Isuofia in the Aguata Local Government Area of the state, leading to the death of three police officers.</p> <p>Speaking on Wednesday morning after he was declared winner of the governorship poll, Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA said his victory calls for the remembrance of the slain officers.</p> <p>Soludo, who prayed for the souls of the officers to continue to rest with the Lord, also lauded the Federal Government for allowing the people of Anambra State to make their choices during the election.</p> <a name='more' id="more"></a> <p>He said, “At this moment we must remember and must continue to remember all those who died during the course of this moment, especially the three policemen who were killed by unknown gunmen during our town hall meeting with youths in my ward. May God continue to grant their soul eternal rest.</p> <p>“The election itself tested the integrity of our federal institutions. Many times there were tensions, especially as one party boasted that it must take or ‘conquer’ but the judiciary stood for the integrity of the judiciary”.</p>

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BREAKING NEWS: Charles Soludo wins Anambra governorship election

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO-vZOK1Kk--1MAMq1XYVgkTpHO2I4l8uAAISS5W7nrREDgSBbejeI6X4wO1_h1Edmmp4D9lkJ8HW4eVBbnYbns3FuYFkaQz_GdJR0oXj4pUHPku_xK25BemY8hZWHW76Ksno9D2pe4ACAAo0YFHSEqnfqAA9CbX9MJVc2u2Gfmk69OkslPLShwnmlwQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="2000" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhO-vZOK1Kk--1MAMq1XYVgkTpHO2I4l8uAAISS5W7nrREDgSBbejeI6X4wO1_h1Edmmp4D9lkJ8HW4eVBbnYbns3FuYFkaQz_GdJR0oXj4pUHPku_xK25BemY8hZWHW76Ksno9D2pe4ACAAo0YFHSEqnfqAA9CbX9MJVc2u2Gfmk69OkslPLShwnmlwQ=w438-h307" width="438" /></a></div> <br />  Ex-governor of the Central Bank and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared winner of the Anambra governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.<span><a name='more' id="more"></a></span> <p>The Returning Officer of the Anambra governorship election, Florence Obi, announced the result earlier this morning at the Anambra INEC office in Awka.</p> <p>Soludo won with 112,229 votes beating Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party, who polled 53,807 votes, and Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress who got 43,285 votes. Ifeanyi Ubah of the Young Progressive Party polled 21,261 votes came fourth.</p> <p>NE recalls that voting was extended to Tuesday to allowing voting take place in Ihiala LGA, which was the only local government left.</p> <p>While APGA gathered 8,283 votes, PDP came second with 2,485 votes, while APC got 343 votes.</p> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Breakdown</b></h2> <p>He won in 19 local government areas of the state and scored 25% in all the 21 local government areas of the state.</p> <p>His closest rival, Mr. Val Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, came second with 53,807 votes, while the candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, came third with 43,285.</p> <p>Anambra has a total of 2,466,638 registered voters, while 253,388 were accredited for the election.</p> <p>The supplementary election held in Ihiala local government area on Tuesday was also won by Soludo who polled 8,283 votes, while Ozigbo polled 2,485 votes.</p> <p>Senator Andy Uba of APC scored 343 votes in the local government.</p> <p> The collation officer for Ihiala, Dr. Jarma Anagbogu of the University of Calabar, UNICAL, who announced the result from Ihiala, said there was no election in Orsumoghu and Lilu communities because of security challenges.</p> <p>Anagbogu said: “In the process of the election, we received report that there was resistance in Orsumoghu and Lilu.</p> <p>“INEC had deployed staff to the communities, but they could not enter.”</p>

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