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WHY POWER SECTOR CRISIS WON'T END SOON—ELECTRICITY WORKERSThere are strong indications that the power supply crisis plag...
25/04/2024

WHY POWER SECTOR CRISIS WON'T END SOON—ELECTRICITY WORKERS

There are strong indications that the power supply crisis plaguing the country may persist for a longer time as Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, and the generation companies, GenCos, are battling with outdated, obsolete networks, inadequate maintenance of equipment, and dilapidated generation machinery, causing below optimal capacity utilization.

Similarly, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, is being weighed down by twin issues of technical and socio-political factors.

Investigations revealed that the sector is suffering from low generating capacity, poor system maintenance, vandalism of electricity installations, ineffective enforcement of policies, surge in electricity demand, inadequate investment in transmission infrastructure, and technical losses hindering DisCos from off-take loads from TCN.

It also is facing the challenges of sub-standard facilities, incessant vandalism of pipelines that supply gas to stations, systemic corruption resulting in non-execution of awarded projects, under-capacity utilization, illegal connection, insufficient power allocation, huge metering gap, inappropriate network planning, huge indebtedness/low collection efficiency and maintenance of existing facilities and building of new ones.

The poor power supply is negatively affecting households, small businesses and even large businesses that depend on expensive diesel and fuel to operate their generators. Many businesses are collapsing and it is seriously causing the economy to bleed.

Speaking on the challenges, the acting General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, Dominic Igwebike, said “The frequency of system collapse is mainly due to technical and socio-political factors.Middle Belt Monitor

JAMB ARRESTS FATHER CAUGHT WRITING EXAM FOR HIS SONA father, whose identity remains undisclosed, has been apprehended fo...
25/04/2024

JAMB ARRESTS FATHER CAUGHT WRITING EXAM FOR HIS SON

A father, whose identity remains undisclosed, has been apprehended for writing the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on behalf of his son. Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), revealed this during his visit to Computer Based Test (CBT) centers in Kaduna state on Wednesday, April 24.

Expressing his disapproval of examination cheaters and impersonators, Oloyede highlighted the arrested father's actions as "uncalled for." According to The Nation, he lamented the parenting styles prevalent in this generation.

The JAMB boss noted that the board was able to catch the man due to its proactive measures against impersonation. He stated, "The important thing is that we are ahead of the impersonators. We have arrested a father writing examinations for his son. The kind of parenting in this generation is uncalled for. I wonder what the father will tell the son if they are locked up in the same cell. We now have the facilities to check all sorts of impersonation and other malpractices."

Oloyede expressed gratitude to parents for their support and for adhering to JAMB's instructions and guidelines, as reported by The Guardian.

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SANWO-OLU HOSTS CHESS-IN-SLUMS FOUNDER, ONAKOYA, AFTER BREAKING GUINNESS WORLD RECORDLAGOS - Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Gov...
25/04/2024

SANWO-OLU HOSTS CHESS-IN-SLUMS FOUNDER, ONAKOYA, AFTER BREAKING GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

LAGOS - Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, welcomed Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess-In-Slums, to the Lagos House in Ikeja. This meeting took place following Onakoya's return from New York City, where he achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, lasting an impressive 60 hours.

Onakoya received a warm and enthusiastic reception upon his arrival in Nigeria, as reported by PUNCH Online. Governor Sanwo-Olu took to his X handle to share his experience of meeting Onakoya, emphasizing the power of visionary ideas that have the potential to bring about transformative change.

In his X post, Sanwo-Olu stated, "Powerful visions birth movements that change lives. Today, we welcomed back Tunde OD, our chess champion, to Lagos. His journey embodies the spirit of Lagos—resilient, ambitious, and driven to succeed. As we celebrate his achievements, we're inspired by his vision for empowering our children and youth."

The Governor also expressed the commitment of the Lagos State government to provide resources and support to further Onakoya's mission. The goal is to ensure that every child in Lagos has the opportunity to thrive through the game of chess.

Sanwo-Olu emphasized, "Together with Tunde and the transformative power of Chess, we'll work towards a future where every child in Lagos has the opportunity to realize their full potential. The state proudly supports his mission, purposefully providing resources to fuel this noble cause now and in the future."

Onakoya, along with his partner Shawn Martinez from the United States, surpassed the previous Guinness World Record set by Norwegian players Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018, who played for 56 hours and 9 minutes.

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NIGERIAN SENATE SET TO AMEND LAW ON 18 YEARS MINIMUM AGE FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONThe Nigerian Senate is making plans to ...
24/04/2024

NIGERIAN SENATE SET TO AMEND LAW ON 18 YEARS MINIMUM AGE FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSION

The Nigerian Senate is making plans to make legislation for the adoption of 18 years as the entry age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions in the country.

This was disclosed by the chairman Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Senator Muntari Dandutse, after monitoring the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) alongside its House of Representatives’ counterpart in Abuja on Tuesday.

Senator Dandutse supported the Minister of Education's decision to raise the minimum entry age for admission to tertiary education institutions to 18, stating that the move would prevent minors from attending university.

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FG GIVING N50,000 CHILD SUPPORT TO ALL NIGERIAN PARENTS? FACT EMERGESABUJA - The federal government has refuted a viral ...
24/04/2024

FG GIVING N50,000 CHILD SUPPORT TO ALL NIGERIAN PARENTS? FACT EMERGES

ABUJA - The federal government has refuted a viral social media post claiming that it is providing a child support grant of N50,000 to every Nigerian parent. The post, which has gained traction on platforms like WhatsApp and Meta, falsely attributed the initiative to President Bola Tinubu and the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Betta Edu.

According to the misleading post, the Nigerian government instituted a child support scheme in response to complaints from parents about the high cost of feeding their children. It further stated that every Nigerian parent was entitled to receive N50,000 for a period of six months, with an accompanying application link.

However, the federal government has categorically denied the existence of such a program. The claim has been debunked, and officials have clarified that there is no child support grant being disbursed to Nigerian parents. The post is deemed false and misleading.

In a separate development, the Nigerian government has implemented the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS) as part of its Palliative Programme. This scheme aims to provide grants, without repayment obligations, to small business owners in various sectors, including trading, food services, ICT, transportation, creatives, and artisans.

The Bank of Industry, in a statement, has outlined that the PCGS targets specific demographics. Seventy percent of the scheme's beneficiaries are women and youth, while 10 percent are people with disabilities. Additionally, 5 percent of the grants are allocated to senior citizens, with the remaining 15 percent distributed among other demographics.

It is essential for the public to be cautious and verify information before sharing it, especially when it comes to social media posts. False claims and misinformation can spread rapidly, leading to confusion and false expectations among the populace.

The federal government remains committed to implementing programs and initiatives that address the needs of Nigerian citizens, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship. However, it is important to rely on official sources and verified information to stay informed and avoid falling victim to inaccurate reports circulating on social media platforms.

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FG FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISCLOSED NUMBER OF UTME CANDIDATES THAT WILL BE ADMITTED INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONSABUJA - In a r...
24/04/2024

FG FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DISCLOSED NUMBER OF UTME CANDIDATES THAT WILL BE ADMITTED INTO TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

ABUJA - In a recent announcement, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has disclosed that only approximately 20 percent of the candidates participating in the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will secure admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The revelation comes as the country grapples with limited slots in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

With over 1.9 million UTME candidates vying for admission, the available slots are significantly outnumbered by the demand, according to a report by Premium Times. Prof. Mamman emphasized the importance of skills acquisition as a viable solution to address the challenges faced by students who are unable to secure admission.

When questioned about the fate of the remaining 80 percent of candidates, Prof. Mamman highlighted the need for skills acquisition to ensure a meaningful future for young individuals, even if they are unable to pursue tertiary education. As reported by the Nigerian Tribune, he stated, "The only solution to that is skills; by taking skills right from the time they entered school, for the primary right through the educational trajectory. Somebody should finish with one skill or another. That is part of the assumption of the 6-3-3-4."

The disclosure has sparked discussions on the importance of diversifying educational paths and promoting vocational training alongside traditional academic pursuits. By equipping students with practical skills, the government aims to create opportunities for personal and professional growth, irrespective of tertiary education outcomes.

As the UTME continues, candidates and their families are urged to consider alternative pathways to success, such as technical and vocational training programs that can equip individuals with valuable skills aligned with the demands of the job market.

The government's emphasis on skills acquisition reflects a broader recognition of the evolving needs of the workforce and the importance of empowering young Nigerians to thrive in various sectors of the economy. With limited spaces available in tertiary institutions, the focus has shifted towards fostering a comprehensive and inclusive education system that prepares students for diverse career paths.

As the education landscape continues to evolve, stakeholders are encouraged to explore innovative approaches to education and training, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to society, regardless of their educational trajectory.

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I WILL RESIGN IF YAHAYA BELLO IS NOT PROSECUTED — EFCC CHAIRMAN The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commis...
24/04/2024

I WILL RESIGN IF YAHAYA BELLO IS NOT PROSECUTED — EFCC CHAIRMAN

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olu Olukoyede, has vowed to ensure investigations into the alleged N80.2 billion fraud case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.

Olukoyede, who made the attestation during a chat with journalists at the commission’s headquarters, said he would throw in the towel if Bello is not prosecuted.

He disclosed that the embattled former governor withdrew $720,000 from the government account to a Bureau de Change to pay for his child’s school fees in advance.

‘If I do not personally oversee the completion of the investigation regarding Yahaya Bello, I will tender my resignation as the EFCC Chairman,” Mr Olukoyede said.

He added that all those who obstructed the arrest of the former governor would be brought to book.

“I’m very passionate about the need for us to move forward in this country.

“A sitting governor moved $720,000 directly from the government account to the Bureau de Change and used it to pay for the school fees of his child in advance in a poor state like Kogi, and you want me close my eyes under the guise that I’m being used. Use by who ? at this stage of my life? By who for crying out loud?

“I didn’t initiate the case, I inherited the case file.

The EFCC Chairman also said he made a direct phone call to the former governor out of respect, urging him to appear before the commission and address the allegations against him.

He, however, said Mr Bello declined the invitation and rather told the operatives to meet him in his hometown.

“On my own, I put a call across to him, which ordinarily I’m not supposed to do, just to honour him as an immediate past governor,” he said.

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24/04/2024

VETERAN NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, ZULU ADIGWE IS DEAD

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24/04/2024

LAUTECH DISOWNS VICTIM OF POLICE SHOOTING

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso has declared that a resident who was allegedly killed by a policeman is not a student of the university.

Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Akin Fadeyi made this declaration while speaking with DAILY POST Tuesday night.

Middle Belt Monitor has earlier reported that a student was killed by a policeman, while two others were injured.

But, Fadeyi in his reaction said that the incident did not happen within the institution.

“According to what we had, the incident occurred around 2 am, it did not occur in the institution, it happened in a club and in LAUTECH we don’t have a club or hotel.

“They were fighting and the student who got killed is not our student. So, what happened had nothing to do with LAUTECH. It has nothing to do with our convocation.

“Information from town was that some people got engaged at a nightclub, far from the university premises, during which one of them got killed,” he said.

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KSP-EFCC PROTEST, HEIGHT OF IRRESPONSIBILITY: WHAT YOU SEE WHEN A POLITICIAL PUPPET IS RECTORThere were rumors that stud...
24/04/2024

KSP-EFCC PROTEST, HEIGHT OF IRRESPONSIBILITY: WHAT YOU SEE WHEN A POLITICIAL PUPPET IS RECTOR

There were rumors that students of Kogi State Polytechnic were made to come to school, with attendance taken to participate in a protest against EFCC in regards to Yahaya Bello-EFCC case.

The authenticity of the rumours are yet to be made but the fact remains that students of the institution participated in a protest against EFCC, a protest that the school administration allowed to take place right in front of the school entrance. An institution with a Rector in person of Dr Usman Ogbo.

This is what happens when important positions as such are given as compensation for election supports and Aluta-ism, rather than merit and academic qualifications.

Students were sent by their parents to school to learn but they are being used as instruments to fight against lawful government agencies in support of an individual who couldn't stand before the law to prove his innocency.

24/04/2024

Yahaya Bello SUPPORTERS PERFORM RITUALS TO PREVENT EFCC ARREST.

HOW YAHAYA BELLO DECLINED EFCC’s INVITATION FOR INTERROGATIONThe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes...
23/04/2024

HOW YAHAYA BELLO DECLINED EFCC’s INVITATION FOR INTERROGATION

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that he made personal efforts to invite a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello to respond to investigations regarding his alleged involvement in money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88 (Eighty Billion, Two Hundred and Forty Six Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Thousand and Eighty Nine Naira, Eighty Eight Kobo).

Olukoyede stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 while addressing media executives at the Corporate Headquarters of the EFCC. According to him, he had a telephone conversation with Bello offering him ample opportunities to present himself for interrogation by investigators of the EFCC.

“On my honour, I put a call to him to honour him as a former governor. He said, I can’t come, claiming that a certain lady has surrounded the EFCC with over 100 Journalists to embarrass or intimidate him and all that stuff. I said if that is your fear, I will make you come directly to my floor. I will invite my operatives to interrogate you in my own office. What could be more honourable than that? Do you know what he said? ‘ Can’t they come to my village?’ My Director of Investigations also sent a message to him”, he said.

The EFCC’s boss said he was worried at the report of larceny available to the EFCC concerning the former governor. “A sitting governor, because he knew he was going, he moved money directly from the government’s account to a bureau de change to pay his children’s school fees in advance, $720, 000 in anticipation that he was going to leave government house”, he said.

Olukoyede also disclosed that the EFCC, in its bid to ensure the safety and stability of the foreign exchange market, has uncovered a new fraudulent scheme called P to P, peer to peer trading scheme. The platform, according to him, is operating outside the official banking and financial corridors ,with more than 300( three hundred) accounts linked to it already frozen by the EFCC.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Commission to the economic growth and development of the country, promising that the EFCC would not relent in the exercise of its mandate. He told the media executives that the Commission has recovered more than N120billion from fraudsters within six months and secured more than 1300 convictions.

He called on Nigerians to be more dedicated to the nation, insisting that patriotic Nigerians should offer more support to the EFCC because the Commission is crucial to the growth and development of Nigeria. ‘’If you support the EFCC, you are working for the growth of Nigeria. We all have stakes in the wellbeing of our nation”, he said.
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23/04/2024

YAHAYA BELLO: HE MOVED BILLIONS HIMSELF FROM POOR STATE LIKE KOGI. EFCC CHAIRMAN

BREAKING: KOGI STATE ASSEMBLY DEMANDS REMOVAL OF GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO'S NAME FROM EFCC WANTED LISTIn a significant deve...
23/04/2024

BREAKING: KOGI STATE ASSEMBLY DEMANDS REMOVAL OF GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO'S NAME FROM EFCC WANTED LIST

In a significant development during Tuesday's plenary session, the Kogi State Assembly passed a resolution urging the removal of Governor Yahaya Bello's name from the list of individuals wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The decision came after Jibrin Abu, the House member representing Ajaokuta State Constituency, presented a pressing public concern for discussion.

Abu, in a written plea titled 'A plea to cease the baseless, frivolous, and untrue smear campaign against former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello,' strongly asserted that the anti-corruption agency had unfairly targeted Bello.

Highlighting the financial status of Kogi State, Abu stated, "Kogi State, by allocation standard, is not rich so much so that N80.4 billion will be missing that the State will not be shaken to its foundation. This claim by the EFCC should be sanctioned and taken as laughable. Innocent Nigerians and Kogi State citizens who bought into the lies should withdraw their support voluntarily."

The House member's plea emphasized that the allegations against Governor Yahaya Bello were baseless, frivolous, and lacked truth. He called for a fair assessment of the situation and urged the EFCC to reconsider its actions.

The resolution passed by the Kogi State Assembly signifies a collective stance against what they perceive as an unjust targeting of Governor Bello. It is expected to exert pressure on the EFCC to review their investigation and reconsider the inclusion of Bello's name on the wanted list.

This development has sparked a heated debate among political commentators and citizens, with some expressing support for the Assembly's position, while others believe that the EFCC's actions are justified and necessary to combat corruption.

The Kogi State Assembly's resolution will now be forwarded to appropriate channels for further consideration and necessary action. The outcome of this process will determine whether Governor Yahaya Bello's name will be removed from the EFCC wanted list, potentially shaping the future of his political career.

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YAHAYA BELLO WITHDREW $720,000 FROM KOGI ACCOUNT TO PAY CHILD'S SCHOOL FEES—EFCC CHAIRMANThe Chairman of the Economic an...
23/04/2024

YAHAYA BELLO WITHDREW $720,000 FROM KOGI ACCOUNT TO PAY CHILD'S SCHOOL FEES—EFCC CHAIRMAN

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, transferred $720,000 from the government's coffers to a bureau de change before leaving office to pay in advance for his child's school fee.

Olukoyede revealed this during an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja.

He said, "A sitting governor, because he knows he is going, moved money directly from government to bureau de change, used it to pay the child's school fee in advance, $720,000 in advance, in anticipation that he was going to leave the Government House.

"In a poor state like Kogi, and you want me to close my eyes to that under the guise of 'I'm being used.' Being used by who at this stage of my life?"

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DRAMA HITS KOGI STATE, AS BOTH APC AND SDP SUPPORTERS JUBILATE OVER COURT-HEARINGTensions soar in Kogi State as fervent ...
23/04/2024

DRAMA HITS KOGI STATE, AS BOTH APC AND SDP SUPPORTERS JUBILATE OVER COURT-HEARING

Tensions soar in Kogi State as fervent supporters of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, the incumbent Governor from the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, representing the Social Democratic Party (SDP), erupted in jubilation on social media following Tuesday's court proceedings.

With stakes high and political fervor at its peak, supporters from both sides fervently expressed confidence in their respective leaders, projecting victory even before the judge's gavel could fall.

However, the drama is far from over as the case has been adjourned until the 25th of April, 2024, leaving the fate of Kogi State's leadership hanging in the balance.

Who will triumph ?

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EFCC: I’M AFRAID OF ARREST – YAHAYA BELLO FINALLY SPEAKS OUT The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, stated his...
23/04/2024

EFCC: I’M AFRAID OF ARREST – YAHAYA BELLO FINALLY SPEAKS OUT

The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, stated his readiness to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja to address the 19-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Although Bello was not present for his arraignment, his legal team represented him in court on Tuesday.

Adeola Adedipe, SAN, a member of his legal team, informed the court that Bello would have attended the proceedings himself but was apprehensive about a pending arrest order.

Adedipe, SAN, urged the court to revoke the earlier issued ex parte arrest order against the former governor.

He argued that when the arrest order was issued, the charges had not been officially served to his client as required by law.

It was only during the Tuesday session that the court approved the service of the charges to the defendant through his lawyer.

“The defendant wants to come to court but he is afraid that there is an order of arrest hanging on his head,” Adedipe, SAN, submitted.

Consequently, he urged the court to set aside the exparte order of arrest it earlier issued against the former governor.

Adedipe, SAN, contended that as at the time the order of arrest was made, the charge had not been served on his client as required by the law.

He noted that it was only at the resumed proceedings on Tuesday that the court okayed substituted service of the charge on the defendant, through his lawyer.

“As at the time the warrant was issued, the order for substituted service had not been made. That order was just made this morning.

“A warrant of arrest should not be hanging on his neck when we leave this court,” counsel to the defendant added.

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UNN PROFESSOR CAUGHT IN SCANDALOUS MISCONDUCT WITH STUDENT In a shocking incident at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (...
23/04/2024

UNN PROFESSOR CAUGHT IN SCANDALOUS MISCONDUCT WITH STUDENT

In a shocking incident at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), a professor has been apprehended while attempting to engage in sexual activity with one of his married female students. The accused individual, identified as Prof Mfonobong Udoudom, hails from Akwa Ibom state.

According to reports, the young professor's impulsive desire for a few moments of pleasure led to his downfall. It has been revealed that he had been pressuring the student for sexual favors in exchange for academic marks, refusing any alternative compensation such as monetary payment.

However, little did Prof Udoudom know that the married student had devised a plan to expose his inappropriate behavior. She promptly informed her husband, who happened to be the Dean of Students, along with the school security and other authorities. Together, they orchestrated a sting operation to catch the professor red-handed during the student's visit to fulfill his illicit demands.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the university community, tarnishing the reputation of Prof Mfonobong Udoudom and causing significant unrest among students and faculty. This reprehensible act has not only violated the trust bestowed upon educators but has also highlighted the need for stringent measures to prevent such misconduct from occurring within academic institutions.

The UNN administration is expected to launch a thorough investigation into the matter, and appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken against Prof Udoudom in accordance with the university's policies and Nigerian law.

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PROTEST IN LAUTECH AS POLICEMAN SHOOTS STUDENT DEAD, INJURES OTHERS The Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology (LAUTEC...
23/04/2024

PROTEST IN LAUTECH AS POLICEMAN SHOOTS STUDENT DEAD, INJURES OTHERS

The Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology (LAUTECH) in the Ogbomoso area of Oyo State has been thrown into chaos as a policeman on Monday reportedly shot a student dead and injured two others.

It was gathered that the incident occurred when the police officer was called to settle a misunderstanding between two people at popular lounge called Replay Lounge, but rather than settle the matter, he shot sporadically into the air and on the process, shot the student dead and injured two others.

Following the incident, there is heavy protest going on in the school as the angry students blocked the school gates demanding justice for the victims.

An X user, , who posted about the incident said, “All school (LAUTECH) gates locked, according to report, a policeman was called to settle a squash between two people, instead of him to settle the fight or arrest them, he shot sporadically into the air, one student died and two reportedly injured.”

Another X user, who confirmed the incident with a video of the blood of the victim said that the murdered victim was in the school to celebrate his brother’s convocation ceremony.

“A brother that came to celebrate his bro on his convocation ceremony at Lautech yesterday was reportedly shot dead by a police officer yesterday…. Protest is currently going on in the School premises now,” the X user wrote.

Another source said that the police officer was one of the arrow heads of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) officers who allegedly terrorised the students community in LAUTECH in Ogbomoso.

The source said, “The officer in question has his picture all over the Internet during the Endsars saga, he was one of the arrow heads of the disbanded SARS officer who terrorised the students community in LAUTECH Ogbomoso.

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INSECURITY IS DECLINING SINCE TERRORISTS CAN'T AFFORD AK-47 RIFLE'S COST, NOW AT N5MILLION—NSAThe Nigerian government ha...
23/04/2024

INSECURITY IS DECLINING SINCE TERRORISTS CAN'T AFFORD AK-47 RIFLE'S COST, NOW AT N5MILLION—NSA

The Nigerian government has claimed that terrorists ravaging the country have been finding it hard to kill because AK-47 fi****ms and other weapons have become too costly for them to afford.

This assertion was made by Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, who maintained that there was a dramatic decline in terrorism-related deaths and the availability of AK-47 fi****ms in the country lately.

Ribadu made the statement while emphasising developments in Nigeria's fight against terrorism at the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting in Abuja on Monday.

He further stated that the price of the AK-47 has risen from less than N1 million to more than N5 million over the last year.

“We are working, and I think we’ve done fairly well. One of the things that we have seen as an indication that things are beginning to look different is the cost of, for example, AK47."

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23/04/2024

COUNCIL SUSPENDS YORUBA MONARCH IN SOKOTO

The Yoruba Community Council in Sokoto State has suspended the community’s traditional ruler, the Sarikin Yorubawa, Alhaji Abdulfatai Coker.

The suspension of the Sarikin Yorubawa was contained in a letter dated April 19, 2024, which was signed by the council’s President General, Chief James Olorunfemi; and secretary, Imam Abdulwahab Lawal.

The letter, copied to the Sultanate Council; the Sokoto State Government; the Commissioner of Police; and the Director of the Department of State Services, directed Coker to stop parading himself as the Sarikin Yorubawa in Sokoto.

The council said, “In line with the provision of the Constitution of the Yoruba Council, Sokoto, Article 9()d, the Yoruba community has the power to remove the Sarikin Yoruba (Oba of Yoruba), if found wanting in the discharge of his duties.

“Having severally noted that in total disregard and contempt of the authorities of the Yoruba Community Council in your official activities and your refusal to amend and foster peaceful resolution between you and the Yoruba community council after several attempts, the Yoruba Community Council, Sokoto State, which enthroned and issued you certificate as Sariki Yorubawa, hereby suspends you indefinitely and dissolves your council and unanimously pass a vote of no confidence in you by a majority vote which was ratified at the general meeting of the council.”

When contacted, the monarch said he would make his position known to the general p***c after meeting with his cabinet members.

He said, “I am presently holding meeting with my cabinet members on the next line of action.”

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