Police rescue kidnapped man from Akwa Ibom shrine

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTSpDhWAWaIKMqdFJpoNKpPrQEJuItN_EEZb3JG8vHan4v5CoWn5UFgNqGRrM996PQRpeSCpm-0r3UcaI980cYEgN3dUcMRg0s0-S99coDvsQKZdiwgRqnPWCIJrNLj77d1Xb0VJC66k/s1600/Nigerian-police.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="362" data-original-width="641" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTSpDhWAWaIKMqdFJpoNKpPrQEJuItN_EEZb3JG8vHan4v5CoWn5UFgNqGRrM996PQRpeSCpm-0r3UcaI980cYEgN3dUcMRg0s0-S99coDvsQKZdiwgRqnPWCIJrNLj77d1Xb0VJC66k/s400/Nigerian-police.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued one Dr Sylvanus Udofa from a shrine in the Abak Local Government Area of the state and arrested his kidnappers.<br /> <br /> Udofa was rescued by police operatives from the Etim Ekpo/Abak Division from his abductors, who were negotiating the ransom for his release.<br /> <br /> Speaking while parading the suspects at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan, Abia on Tuesday, the state Commissioner of Police, Zaki Ahmed, said the five kidnappers were arrested through intelligence gathering.<br /> <br /> Ahmed, who spoke through the command’s Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, added that the gang demanded the sum of N300,000 from their victim and threatened to kill him if he did not produce the money.<br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> The accused are Imo Udoh, Monday Uko, Emma Udo, Isaiah Ufia and Edonma Ekong.<br /> <br /> “On July 11, 2019, around 9.15am, based on intelligence, a team of operatives from the Etim Ekpo/Abak Division stormed a shrine in Abak and arrested Imo Udoh, Monday Uko, Emma Udo, Isaiah Ufia and Edonma Ekong, who abducted one Dr Sylvanus Udofa, 57, and demanded that he paid N300,000 ransom or be killed. Operatives also rescued the victim,” the CP stated.

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MI apologises to Nigerians after backlash for supporting S/African rapper, AKA

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbls3dclYTTSqUdMElcIkNnOBjVMJML4GWxjIf_Dr71OMpNOkKdbjGg5CAQqxSuNvez8NnqnSGcvKFjfG0lXxXpgmH0r4tjkzPkuH0SXMcdzIUxa_yxBZcvs_0uFVj0xzdHxcrDp7ybM/s1600/M.I-Abaga-1-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="365" data-original-width="690" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbls3dclYTTSqUdMElcIkNnOBjVMJML4GWxjIf_Dr71OMpNOkKdbjGg5CAQqxSuNvez8NnqnSGcvKFjfG0lXxXpgmH0r4tjkzPkuH0SXMcdzIUxa_yxBZcvs_0uFVj0xzdHxcrDp7ybM/s400/M.I-Abaga-1-1-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> MI Abaga has apologized flowing heavy backlash he received for supporting South African rapper AKA.<br /> <br /> A tweet by AKA concerning the xenophobic attacks suffered by Nigerians in South Africa was supported by MI Abaga to the dislike of Nigerians on social media.<br /> <br /> He was also given a knock by Burna Boy who called him out for his action.<br /> <br /> Taking to social media to issue an apology, MI Abaga wrote:<br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> ‘To everyone I offended yesterday I apologise.. It is always the right time for healing. I hope we can begin to listen to each other and discuss real lasting solutions. I know I will’.<br /> <br /> ‘I have been insulted and threatened so much. And though a part of me wanted to turn to anger. I know that it was a test for me to lead with love. We have to see past our hurt into our hearts and fight hatred with love.<br /> <br /> ‘Last, I pray that we will all have someone that will speak the truth on our behalf in spite of the repercussions. If I did so in error God will judge. But courage is being able to say no when everyone else says yes.. no matter the personal cost’

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Xenophobia: South Africa proposes offer to Nigerian youths

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmikEGr0mjV8sPZYMNmUw3JqW8r96lTo02jy43iDVYnQrU57M4PsiagcmLTVSlJ3-_FjRTnMkPQ1HTq2h_bo5Rds9a7xQX9HH5VEp5_sy5_Nr3Gn4cK8ak_KqTIx1Mr-0Z3wHbCyzswQw/s1600/BOBBYM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="382" data-original-width="679" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmikEGr0mjV8sPZYMNmUw3JqW8r96lTo02jy43iDVYnQrU57M4PsiagcmLTVSlJ3-_FjRTnMkPQ1HTq2h_bo5Rds9a7xQX9HH5VEp5_sy5_Nr3Gn4cK8ak_KqTIx1Mr-0Z3wHbCyzswQw/s400/BOBBYM.png" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Bobby Moroe, Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja, held a meeting with some Nigerian youth groups and proposed cultural exchange programmes between the two countries.<br /> <br /> The meeting was organised by the high commission in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Global Peace Initiative (GPI) and Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) and National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS).<br /> <br /> While briefing the media on outcome of closed door meeting with NANS, NYCN and CYMS, Moroe said that South African government would partner Nigeria to implement an exchange programme with the youths.<br /> <br /> The high commissioner said that the initiative provides that Nigerian youths and students leaders travel to South Africa on cultural exchange and dialogue with their counterparts, as a way forward to the present situation.<br /> <br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> According to him, this is to encourage exchange of ideas and views to promote relations between the two countries from the prism of youth leaders and come up with progressive recommendations, NAN reports.<br /> <br /> Moroe said: “The NYCN, GPI and CYMS have declared their readiness to do this and we are making arrangement to achieve the desired goals.<br /> <br /> “Based on the discussion that we had, it is important for us to chat the cause for unity between Nigerians and South Africans at this period, because we share historical values.<br /> <br /> “There is a need for us to cultivate the culture of tolerance and co-existence between the people of South Africa and people of Nigeria.<br /> <br /> “It is important that we take advantage of the dialogue that we have had today to rebuild the much needed social engagement.<br /> <br /> “It is important to educate the youth of South Africa and Nigeria to understand the history of cordiality shared between both countries and by such means there can be appreciation”.<br /> <br /> Also speaking, Mr Bala Shagari, President of NYCN, said the meeting was important for both countries to tow that path of peace, rather than looting of shops and business properties.<br /> <br /> ‘’We believe that it is important that we engage in discussion with the South African people to proffer solutions to xenophobic attacks, rather than escalating the problem which can bring shame to the continent.<br /> <br /> “As a result of our discussion we have agreed that we are going to South Africa to hear from them directly and to also get to the root cause of the problem and bring an end to it,” Shagari said.<br /> <br /> He said that solution to the crisis should not just be left for governments of both countries alone, but urged youths to key into platforms for engagement in discussions to chat way forward.<br /> <br /> Also, the Director General of CYMS, Obinna Nwaka, promised to produce comprehensive reports from the programme and submitted to governments of both countries.<br /> <br /> “This issue about xenophobic attack is not just for governments alone, it is the youth, who can really proffer solution to it and they should not be left behind.<br /> <br /> He, however, appealed to Nigerians to be patient, calm and remain peaceful in their dealings, to promote amicable resolution of the dispute.<br /> <br /> The date and duration of the proposed programme is yet to be decided by the high commission and the youth based organisations.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), has opposed the proposed cultural exchange programme between Nigeria and South African youths to address xenophobic attacks on Nigeria and promote unity between the two countries.<br /> <br /> The President of NANS, Danielson Akpan, said this shortly after a news briefing by the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria.<br /> <br /> Akpan said the proposed exchange programme by the South African High Commission and the Federal Government for youths and students’ body would not work in view of the prevailing situation in South Africa.<br /> <br /> ”We do not need the proposed exchange programme; how do you carry out exchange programme in a place where you are not safe?<br /> <br /> “Our members who are schooling in South Africa have been calling us that they want to come back home.”<br /> <br /> He said attacks by South Africans on Nigerians and other nationals were unjustifiable and condemnable.

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I cannot wait till people find out the real yahoo boys in Nigeria- Naira Marley

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjq4oh8-KEHzynELpIg5hc92-iNPVM8PX8nEsMhysmXyT7euSw5ifGTkXZ9Sfr6WPUFFsViV8H4yMOnahH8RQvzitDeG43RogF8kTu1nE3-qNTWAAwun6px9Nb9zX-QBb_MWlcEwljlk/s1600/naira+marley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="788" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjq4oh8-KEHzynELpIg5hc92-iNPVM8PX8nEsMhysmXyT7euSw5ifGTkXZ9Sfr6WPUFFsViV8H4yMOnahH8RQvzitDeG43RogF8kTu1nE3-qNTWAAwun6px9Nb9zX-QBb_MWlcEwljlk/s400/naira+marley.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Azeez Fashola, Nigerian singer better known as Naira Marley, has said he cannot wait for law enforcement operatives to capture the real internet fraudsters in Nigeria<br /> <br /> Recall that in May, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned him before a federal high court in Lagos on 11-count fraud offence.<br /> <br /> Marley was arrested by the anti-graft agency with respect to cybercrime popularly known as ‘yahoo yahoo’. He, however, denied wrongdoings.<br /> <br /> The singer was granted bail of N2 million on May 30, but had to spend some time in prison custody pending when he would perfect his bail conditions.<br /> <a id="more" name="more"></a><br /> <br /> The ‘Opotoyi’ crooner wrote on Twitter:” If I talk too much they will lock me up again, it’s not a threat it’s the truth.We inna country where people don’t even ask the government for help anymore. We just ask them to change, is that too much to ask for? I can’t wait till you lot find out who the real yahoo boys in Nigeria are.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr" xml:lang="en">We inna country where people don’t even ask the government for help anymore. We just ask them to change, is that too much to ask for?</p> — nairamarley (@officialnairam1) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialnairam1/status/1169269391688687617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript"> </script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p lang="en" dir="ltr" xml:lang="en">I can’t wait till you lot find out who the real yahoo boys in Nigeria are</p> — nairamarley (@officialnairam1) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialnairam1/status/1169267787568693248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /> His statement has triggered diverse reactions from Nigerians on  Twitter.<br /> <br /> @Fabulous__Slime: We already know them But them no born us well to face them Sowore wey try dey don detain am<br /> <br /> @o_Sparta: Even the blind and deaf people know who the real yahoo boys/men in Nigeria are<br /> <br /> @DJMekwu: You never learn your lesson sha

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