tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71634424628679095252024-03-19T03:17:01.430+01:00Nigerian News, Latest Nigeria In News. Nigeria News. Your online Nigerian Newspaper.Latest News in Nigeria - NigerianEye is a Nigerian Online NewsPaper and Breaking News Source. NIGERIA NEWS ★ TOP NIGERIAN Newspapers ★ Top news headlines from Nigeria. Nigerian politics. Sports. Metro News. 2023 elections Nigeria.NigerianEyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15999092608201591868noreply@blogger.comBlogger191859130tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-3616613689451652602024-03-19T03:16:00.000+01:002024-03-19T03:16:29.626+01:00Army releases names, photos of Commander, 16 other soldiers killed in Delta attack (Full List)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7zLJO0lfEZgG4Trvv3IqxsyCY2JhYWgD6x4Nd8PBJj7xAVRSTZyRuWAQC3gixK3Hy2DdgpFHI7ZqLjEKthxb7qhVLsXOqGE8PCa6u3Iyo4RljGSNHs9XX27wSDTrBXT8yFWK9qn2OuHKxto83_lHG0CyRVGMgaePIGvHmGEChZ1ILA0XHd13rNOJd4gK/s1536/1d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1087" data-original-width="1536" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7zLJO0lfEZgG4Trvv3IqxsyCY2JhYWgD6x4Nd8PBJj7xAVRSTZyRuWAQC3gixK3Hy2DdgpFHI7ZqLjEKthxb7qhVLsXOqGE8PCa6u3Iyo4RljGSNHs9XX27wSDTrBXT8yFWK9qn2OuHKxto83_lHG0CyRVGMgaePIGvHmGEChZ1ILA0XHd13rNOJd4gK/w400-h283/1d.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three
officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed by attackers in Delta community have
been revealed.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Defence Headquarters shared their photos and names on X
account on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The fallen soldiers, serving with the 181 Amphibious
Battalion, were on a peace-keeping mission to quell community clashes in Bomadi
Local Government of Delta State when the incident occurred.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Their names are:<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– LT COL AH ALI COMMAND OFFICER 181 AMPHIBIOUS BATTALION
NIGERIAN ARMY<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Maj SD Shafa (N/13976)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Maj DE Obi (N/14395)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Capt U Zakari (N/16348)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– SSgt Yahaya Saidu (#3NA/36/2974)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Cpl Yahaya Danbaba (1ONA/65/7274)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Col Kabiru Bashir (11NA/66/9853)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– LCol Bulus Haruna (16NA/TS/5844)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Lal Sole Opeyemi (17NA/760719)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– LCpl Bello Anas (17NA/76/290)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– LCpl Hamman Peter (NA/T82653)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– LCpl Ibrahim Abdullahi (18NA/77/1191)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Pte Alhaji Isah (17NA/76/6079)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Pte Clement Francis (19NA/78/0911)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Pte Abubakar Ali (19NA/78/2162)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Pte Ibrahim Adamu (19NA/78/6079)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">– Pte Adamu Ibrahim (21NA/80/4795)<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-50985602946917402432024-03-19T03:11:00.001+01:002024-03-19T03:11:50.690+01:00EFCC obtains order to track Nigerians using Binance<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9j_btNE9vr7vBCaJ62ktaucqgAy3GdEAIibxhqE1JyEyBXZz02Y4ThItJiC5xqxcPIDymOg-J4nmdjjdd4WQxOKwqOs7qD67UuwHFaz1zhpjsRdlkoWCnEUk7yB-GM84_s_jACMH450-WqgYzUF9X8Xv2LNcIU1LhGBM2S7PA_qQaDjVnXi-AXP3Owk0/s1024/binance.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="1024" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ9j_btNE9vr7vBCaJ62ktaucqgAy3GdEAIibxhqE1JyEyBXZz02Y4ThItJiC5xqxcPIDymOg-J4nmdjjdd4WQxOKwqOs7qD67UuwHFaz1zhpjsRdlkoWCnEUk7yB-GM84_s_jACMH450-WqgYzUF9X8Xv2LNcIU1LhGBM2S7PA_qQaDjVnXi-AXP3Owk0/w400-h261/binance.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Binance Holdings Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with comprehensive information on all persons from Nigeria trading on its platform.<p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>The court handed down the order following an ex parte motion filed by the EFCC demanding information about Nigerians trading on Binance.</p><p><br /></p><p>The suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/259/2024 and dated February 29 according to the anti-graft agency was brought pursuant to sections 6(b), (h), (I), 7(1), (a)(2), and 38 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Establishment Act, 2004 and Section 15 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 (as amended).</p><p><br /></p><p>In the affidavit filed in support of the motion an operative of the EFCC, Hamma Bello, stated that the Special Investigation Team of the commission domiciled in the Office of the National Security Adviser received intelligence that money laundering and terrorism financing were carried out on Binance.</p><p><br /></p><p>He said, “On receipt of the Intelligence, the team began an investigation by conducting surveillance of the activities of the platform.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The team uncovered users who have been using the platform for price discovery, confirmation and market manipulation which has caused tremendous distortions in the market, resulting in the naira losing its value against other currencies.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The damage the platform has caused was clearly explained to the operators of the platform and they were requested to delist the Naira and avail the ONSA of the activities of the Nigerians on their platform.</p><p>“The information afforded to the team by Binance shows trading volume from Nigeria in 2023 alone stood at $21.6bn.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Bello stated that the requested data would help the commission to complete its investigation.</p><p><br /></p><p>In the certified true copy of the ruling, which was delivered on February 29 but sighted by journalists on Monday, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim order.</p><p><br /></p><p> He said, “The applicant’s application dated and filed 29th February 2024, is hereby granted as prayed.</p><p><br /></p><p>“That an order of this honourable court is hereby made directing the operators of Binance to provide the commission with comprehensive data/information relating to all persons from Nigeria trading on its platform.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Binance is an online exchange where users can trade cryptocurrencies.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, at a press briefing after the 293rd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in Abuja on February, disclosed that more than $26bn was channeled through Binance without traces in the last one year.</p><p><br /></p><p>Financial Times had on February 28 reported that two executives of the company were arrested and detained after they flew into the country as a result of a ban on their website.</p>CuteNaijahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14447927924884459727noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-35613445037742330992024-03-18T20:27:00.001+01:002024-03-18T20:27:06.120+01:00PHOTOS: Tinubu presents APC flag to Monday Okpebholo, Edo guber candidate<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEE8Q47ujv-enFIELtwoMrsvcunHhKEAnv0IicVm_2ugqD-6_HGU4WCD5AvcgUfj2AcsNw6L1MSYrtFdp8HrFGEcInVfW34x4D91blbWC4JkWLTq_AXxje9uC5jz1zV9to31hVbB-B9u9CPShwjo_Th6IxGjUWmEkJk2sNxxwaK8URAPzIXdA8CwEAVOZu/s554/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="554" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEE8Q47ujv-enFIELtwoMrsvcunHhKEAnv0IicVm_2ugqD-6_HGU4WCD5AvcgUfj2AcsNw6L1MSYrtFdp8HrFGEcInVfW34x4D91blbWC4JkWLTq_AXxje9uC5jz1zV9to31hVbB-B9u9CPShwjo_Th6IxGjUWmEkJk2sNxxwaK8URAPzIXdA8CwEAVOZu/w400-h272/Capture.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br />President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, presented the flag of the
All Progressives Congress (APC) to Monday Okpebholo, the party’s governorship
candidate in Edo state.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The APC flag was presented to Okpebholo alongside Dennis
Idahosa, his running mate for the September 21 Edo governorship election.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The delegation to the presidential villa was led by
Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the APC.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Addressing the flagbearer, the president said the party is
ready to stand with Okpebholo like “the wall of Gilbraltar”.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“If you are happy; we are happy. If you are determined; we
are determined. We are going to work with you,” Tinubu said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We are going to stand with you like the wall of Gibraltar.
That is all I can assure you. The party is supreme, but victory is superior and
very important.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Okpebholo, who is the senator representing Edo central, was
declared the winner of the Edo APC governorship rerun that was held on February
23.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The supplementary poll was fixed after a controversial
primary exercise where three aspirants claimed to have won the election.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Below are photos from the event:<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvzOj_stwDIKktzVu__iJx8lCkTKSkt2DPSzDC1dj5vhNQ_ugfFNbzxUayGjB233YIxygMhLxnKOcgQIK6E4nwy1NOxKDfRvxrvrfQ0kLMBBDGPIJj8fw7VaG6zPmm9qGhzEkn8bat0yyfVkb0ifO9k4iLoMCK8uhCKGJS_xu5n9E_Qs9kwbVEYoQRSAY/s552/Capture2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="552" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvzOj_stwDIKktzVu__iJx8lCkTKSkt2DPSzDC1dj5vhNQ_ugfFNbzxUayGjB233YIxygMhLxnKOcgQIK6E4nwy1NOxKDfRvxrvrfQ0kLMBBDGPIJj8fw7VaG6zPmm9qGhzEkn8bat0yyfVkb0ifO9k4iLoMCK8uhCKGJS_xu5n9E_Qs9kwbVEYoQRSAY/w640-h434/Capture2.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTo64YfTrfe13UTD8l7zG4MWKmtaOv8ACg9flGIvyTHIPvtycnUdM4LA5aA9LDyIaGlHSC7wRdXo9m670rlMmDLJc6EeBxanIVmI-T8sreygS4YwFpN9GshEY_RDdD2lxCgOB4obaBh-jBFPy94ls06EJwB7Clde4hG8DT46-BdOvWOC1imJz67QJeYSVr/s554/Capture.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="554" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTo64YfTrfe13UTD8l7zG4MWKmtaOv8ACg9flGIvyTHIPvtycnUdM4LA5aA9LDyIaGlHSC7wRdXo9m670rlMmDLJc6EeBxanIVmI-T8sreygS4YwFpN9GshEY_RDdD2lxCgOB4obaBh-jBFPy94ls06EJwB7Clde4hG8DT46-BdOvWOC1imJz67QJeYSVr/w640-h436/Capture.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m8q8bAD0W0qXUQtrnp3ac54GfkMVCpIiwRCpw6nAAg_7Q-iUQytbmNjZY_PG2bnUKlSwK64waen5R3krkvDOL_ySGNAVH0RWg4pbAmIhEoq799p6ra0S7KWRw02nphBLEWGEUc_vpKgt_wyX3BhQwEUjh_3_WyBK_Tkfr-bDIhEHibEvmm04LkCPXbWL/s550/Capture0.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="550" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-m8q8bAD0W0qXUQtrnp3ac54GfkMVCpIiwRCpw6nAAg_7Q-iUQytbmNjZY_PG2bnUKlSwK64waen5R3krkvDOL_ySGNAVH0RWg4pbAmIhEoq799p6ra0S7KWRw02nphBLEWGEUc_vpKgt_wyX3BhQwEUjh_3_WyBK_Tkfr-bDIhEHibEvmm04LkCPXbWL/w640-h532/Capture0.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhihs0kAyx0c41y2XMXqrnO7SA6oic3vAdBUFEa56iXo1qtK7bMrijyMTlwTLHydULpfMSZS0C9XmScKFCIL0rpCNVXTIRhiLdalR3mxf5K-z2692f3UPNu0TEJiJDgtOd49i_JBRKIVOF_M88IosHW0aOFBkSWbjKDjIzKLO6csNw32pJWkCKzE1uIXRL0/s554/Capture1.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="554" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhihs0kAyx0c41y2XMXqrnO7SA6oic3vAdBUFEa56iXo1qtK7bMrijyMTlwTLHydULpfMSZS0C9XmScKFCIL0rpCNVXTIRhiLdalR3mxf5K-z2692f3UPNu0TEJiJDgtOd49i_JBRKIVOF_M88IosHW0aOFBkSWbjKDjIzKLO6csNw32pJWkCKzE1uIXRL0/w640-h428/Capture1.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-15087955698112806452024-03-18T20:17:00.002+01:002024-03-18T20:17:16.598+01:00Reps summon ministers, others over judiciary’s poor pay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4s7bvR2NO5uQ1irfaGxvoyyqLTe6wbihgekYcZ27bL4pu_4NDxARkpdI-dPekqDFRoze0moHG6DaJnguPFkrHYZc6y55JlgntidvLPrPSlfN6qPJCG5b-BcQybTQCARbSTqYfDEkol_6wYYWO60gzpQXoPZrNdkMZPAhz0imhkBD6fDLaO2FTavw0UmdZ/s450/C49925B7-25CD-43F0-A26C-B53810000725.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="450" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4s7bvR2NO5uQ1irfaGxvoyyqLTe6wbihgekYcZ27bL4pu_4NDxARkpdI-dPekqDFRoze0moHG6DaJnguPFkrHYZc6y55JlgntidvLPrPSlfN6qPJCG5b-BcQybTQCARbSTqYfDEkol_6wYYWO60gzpQXoPZrNdkMZPAhz0imhkBD6fDLaO2FTavw0UmdZ/w400-h311/C49925B7-25CD-43F0-A26C-B53810000725.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary has invited the Ministers of Finance, Budget and National Planning as well as the Secretary, National Judicial Council for deliberation over the poor remuneration of judicial officials across the country.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also invited to the meeting slated for Monday, March 25, 2024, are the National President, Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, the Chairman, Nation’s Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice as well as the President, Nigeria Bar Association.</p><p><br /></p><p>This was contained in an invitation letter titled “ Case for upward review of judicial remuneration,” signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Oluwole Oke, dated March 18, 2024.</p><p><br /></p><p>The letter read, “The committee is in receipt of a submission for the NBA advocating for a case of review of judicial remuneration and conditions of service.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>“In view of the above submission, the committee wishes to invite you to a more robust interactive session with other stakeholders to review the submission and educate the committee on the current situation and plans to deal with the unrealistic salary structure of the judiciary and your position on the matter.</p><p><br /></p><p>“Accept the assurance of the committee’s consideration and esteem.”</p><p><br /></p><p>In a brief interview with newsmen, Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State said, “We have invited them over the stagnation and poor remuneration of judges and judicial officials since 2008.</p><p><br /></p><p>“No promotion, no progression, and this is very abnormal. It’s unacceptable.”</p><p><br /></p><p>In 2023, the Nigerian Bar Association met with the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, noting that there was a need for the government to, without further delay, review the take-home pay of judicial officers.</p><p><br /></p><p>The association said the meeting was in furtherance of the association’s commitment to an improved welfare package for judicial officers.</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-61603125835530216262024-03-18T20:07:00.005+01:002024-03-18T20:07:32.291+01:00Politics is over, support Tinubu – Gov Sule tells Peter Obi<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnP4n5x9shFp_AI2gjV_qm_xpzz8PODCXnLvPf4WdxqYENlYFKXDt0DNJGRCXtmiCxn2r_GRMZvKC3Ex-3SumFhmF2wMGnXxdtfRPPFAY8QE7y3-QLlr4fLJhbL3Gegwwt1bV37b9KpTksDYW7jE_TK3m9M3GrgdmxA6lrdA7E8I4GbpZdheEawVRntrE/s300/3E17512F-8DE1-4E20-A8C9-3FE9F2480961.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXnP4n5x9shFp_AI2gjV_qm_xpzz8PODCXnLvPf4WdxqYENlYFKXDt0DNJGRCXtmiCxn2r_GRMZvKC3Ex-3SumFhmF2wMGnXxdtfRPPFAY8QE7y3-QLlr4fLJhbL3Gegwwt1bV37b9KpTksDYW7jE_TK3m9M3GrgdmxA6lrdA7E8I4GbpZdheEawVRntrE/w400-h224/3E17512F-8DE1-4E20-A8C9-3FE9F2480961.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged the Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to support President Bola Tinubu.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sule said politics was over, hence, Obi should use his wealth of experience and expertise in supporting Tinubu in tackling the development challenges confronting the nation.</p><p><br /></p><p>He made the call while receiving Obi at the state’s Government House in Lagos on Monday.</p><p><br /></p><p>According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Addra, Sule reminded Obi that there is time for politics and time for governance.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Sule said: “I want to also call on you, sir, to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The country’s challenges cannot be resolved by one person alone. We all have roles to play.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Responding, Obi commended Governor Sule for several new roads constructed in the state.</p><p><br /></p><p>He added, “When I was coming today, I saw some new roads and construction, so congratulations. Politics is not always about thinking negatively, but we should acknowledge things that are positive.”</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-31315071702857748472024-03-18T19:55:00.000+01:002024-03-18T19:55:11.859+01:00Scores killed as angry soldiers raze houses in Bayelsa over Okuama massacre<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzbaTJ4goBxogWRWXxg8UtMSRhpkf6tPNclDW21RmSdrq516ygaisizrYri3wDHfRZUjBG8QHOPi0JfR3YwaTmkqkg_IWOjdqkFeyYkptxOEWk5Wydkzhen3SpAQ-CmY0dsxnELua3X6hvGEPEEKmPaXutVtDdpOk1QSBnnvelC8MZM8B3-R0AYrLAxsI/s742/ARMY.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="458" data-original-width="742" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzbaTJ4goBxogWRWXxg8UtMSRhpkf6tPNclDW21RmSdrq516ygaisizrYri3wDHfRZUjBG8QHOPi0JfR3YwaTmkqkg_IWOjdqkFeyYkptxOEWk5Wydkzhen3SpAQ-CmY0dsxnELua3X6hvGEPEEKmPaXutVtDdpOk1QSBnnvelC8MZM8B3-R0AYrLAxsI/w400-h248/ARMY.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Troops of the Nigerian Army have stormed Igbomotoru
community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, razing
houses and allegedly killing about 11 people.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The action is sequel to last week’s killing of 16 soldiers
and officers at Okuama Community in Delta State.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soldiers in five gunboats reportedly invaded the community,
razing houses suspected to be the hideout of a militant leader said to be
involved in the killing of the military men who were on a rescue mission in
Delta.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An Army Commander, two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers
of 181 Amphibious Battalion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta were
killed in Okuama community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, had
ordered an immediate investigation and arrest of the culprits.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Days after the order, it was gathered that some residents of
Okuama community fled to neighboring Ughelli for fear of reprisal by soldiers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The soldiers had during the weekend burnt several houses in
Okuama, before storming neighboring communities in Bayelsa in pursuit of those
involved in the killing.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to Daily Trust, a source said immediately the
troops stormed the Bayelsa community, they opened fire on some residents
relaxing at the jetty before proceeding to set ablaze three buildings suspected
to be the hideout of the said militant leader.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He said the community had been able to recover 11 corpses
from the attack, while still searching for others as at the time of filing this
report.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“The military invasion has affected the people gravely.
Lives have been lost, properties have been destroyed. Even after the attack, I
am sure that life in the community will never be the same.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“This weekend was scheduled for the burial of one of my late
uncles. We had paid for food, drinks, music, speedboat and canopies. And now
because of this, the burial can no longer hold.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“In fact some of the people we paid money to are saying that
if the date changes, we would have to pay extra money. Is that not a huge loss
on its own? So we would have to start looking for more money, that is if there
will ever be peace in the community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“I am appealing to the Federal and State Government to as a
matter of urgency intervene in this matter. We do not have a hand in whatever
transpired in Delta State. The international community should come to our aid,”
the source said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When contacted via telephone call, the spokesman for
Operation Delta Safe, OPDS headquarters, Major Adenegan Ojo, hung up the call
after hearing it was a journalist who called.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He, however, did not answer subsequent phone calls.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-21587367391932220042024-03-18T19:49:00.001+01:002024-03-18T19:49:05.915+01:00Russia election: UK rejects President Putin’s re-election<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-87J_a3_kSctzrL_8-T0Q6OoLmXYswluAsc_hf9L5IOZpfK6Ym90CyJeIFURYr00JExQ8z50ZTBetL4GcpyoKCqL1EzMWToNtiJ2tMTVO1ppdn5mbrWCw4C5qviP0LDK3_NlOWgfe2QIirRIxSPNLyUktAFRlCOhMTvPcaGlzM0VB1nMRrO5Eu9IK-ff/s620/putin2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="620" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-87J_a3_kSctzrL_8-T0Q6OoLmXYswluAsc_hf9L5IOZpfK6Ym90CyJeIFURYr00JExQ8z50ZTBetL4GcpyoKCqL1EzMWToNtiJ2tMTVO1ppdn5mbrWCw4C5qviP0LDK3_NlOWgfe2QIirRIxSPNLyUktAFRlCOhMTvPcaGlzM0VB1nMRrO5Eu9IK-ff/w400-h250/putin2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The United Kingdom has slammed Russia over the re-election
of President Vladimir Putin.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Britain’s Foreign Minister, David Cameron, said the election
that brought Putin back to office was not conducted in a manner that was
considered free and fair.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">He said this in a statement on Sunday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">He suggested that the Russian President had won re-election
with ease.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">“The polls have closed in Russia, following the illegal
holding of elections on Ukrainian territory, a lack of choice for voters and no
independent OSCE monitoring.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p>
“This is not what free and fair elections look like,” he
said. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-13940766127395833062024-03-18T19:44:00.002+01:002024-03-18T19:44:21.955+01:00We need true federating states, there’re many anomalies in our country— Sanwo-olu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39skRFS7XUJMGsB1pYZs8p1ojlAd0PcSeRpNsbqycTgBBx1u6s3P7L_3Qw79uzQMKeySY0Qmazy31ITwQ_8KOyfGihb6jbQmcpABuWEeoKbDa844Ajbfws7JoyMUJs-8pgPrWq_kqMXFAT-_G_z8Bk5gPbV2wHCyWX4XRL706kG5zKH0-P6UGvpAaMzgj/s700/sanwo-olu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="700" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39skRFS7XUJMGsB1pYZs8p1ojlAd0PcSeRpNsbqycTgBBx1u6s3P7L_3Qw79uzQMKeySY0Qmazy31ITwQ_8KOyfGihb6jbQmcpABuWEeoKbDa844Ajbfws7JoyMUJs-8pgPrWq_kqMXFAT-_G_z8Bk5gPbV2wHCyWX4XRL706kG5zKH0-P6UGvpAaMzgj/w400-h280/sanwo-olu2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal">Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, says there is a need
to have true federating states in the country.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday during a national constitutional
dialogue in honour of the late Ben Nwabueze, pioneer secretary-general of
Ohanaeze Ndigbo.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The dialogue took place at the Nigerian Institute of
International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nwabueze died on October 28, 2023, at the age of 92 in
Anambra state.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The dialogue, “Lawful procedures for actualising a people’s
constitution for Nigeria”, was organised by The Patriots, a pan-Nigerian group
of eminent national leaders of thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The event was attended by many political stakeholders,
including Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere; Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate
of Nigeria (SAN); Olabode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP); and some former governors.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Speakers at the dialogue spoke on the anomalies of the 1999
constitution (as amended) and the need for a new constitution.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sanwo-Olu said it is an “anomaly” for a federal agency to
control the water body at the Ozumba Mbadiwe axis of Victoria Island in the
state.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Lagos governor said the national assembly can create an
avenue for Nigerians to come together to amend the constitution.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“How well do we see the anomalies that we have in our
country? Why would we have a federal agency come to control the water in front
of Ozumba Mbadiwe?” the Lagos governor asked.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Why would we have a federal agency 1000 kilometres away to
come and see the needs of my people right on Ozumba Mbadiwe?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> “These are some of
the things that we need to tell all and say, indeed we need to have true
federating states.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He also lamented how some former state officials moved to
the federal level to start fighting against the cause of decentralisation of
power.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-32474895546302276812024-03-18T17:53:00.002+01:002024-03-18T17:53:28.461+01:00Voice, data services affected by undersea cable cuts restored – NCC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibvQF877Wn4y20imQXZGlccwuQDYjI3GfELKq4-zV_ykCw_ivAbf5aZI1TUYamXnso4uthcf2_l52IDRLTqr-MnhAA_DZZB2MQdNduecfbrnSio0JgPPYDPCMnJy1O0WCLnacRBB0qKizjR4taapwLgdJ9RdIG1reK87lpsODVN_pvxy8MasgyVGQbNo-y/s400/0000.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="400" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibvQF877Wn4y20imQXZGlccwuQDYjI3GfELKq4-zV_ykCw_ivAbf5aZI1TUYamXnso4uthcf2_l52IDRLTqr-MnhAA_DZZB2MQdNduecfbrnSio0JgPPYDPCMnJy1O0WCLnacRBB0qKizjR4taapwLgdJ9RdIG1reK87lpsODVN_pvxy8MasgyVGQbNo-y/w400-h214/0000.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the voice and
data services affected by the cable cuts have been restored.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, stated
this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Muoka said that services were restored, following its
disruption on March 14, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in
undersea fibre optics on the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We are pleased to announce that services have now been
restored to approximately 90 per cent of their peak utilisation capacities,” he
said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Muoka said that all the operators who were impacted by the
cuts had taken recovery capacity from submarine cables which were not impacted
by the cuts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Read Also: Undersea cable cuts disrupt data, voice services
along African West coast – NCC<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to him, mobile network operators (MNOs) have
assured the commission that data and voice services will operate optimally,
pending full repairs of the undersea cables.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He said that the MNOs had managed to activate alternative
connectivities to bring the situation back to normalcy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We extend our appreciation to telecom consumers for their
patience and understanding during the downtime caused by the undersea fibre,”
he said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(NAN)<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-70162583592590144552024-03-18T17:52:00.003+01:002024-03-18T17:52:41.881+01:00Party owns government, says Fashola<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEYQUzsp8Ufi7VmzJYU8WY3-OmJL-oapNyhs77_UQc1TBZcOUy8c5u2vdy9m3e-T_AY6Gg0ea7i94BQtcrWyIPsqz_fqC1s7M3yR-VRAeSOhgVfDVU4f4h45M3QkvSMfyPtLHE51P4ZRqiDiwuQ-6ThIDcufHchMHIoDsTmoFsNvQgqbABjbaABQrAE2rM/s800/fashola3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEYQUzsp8Ufi7VmzJYU8WY3-OmJL-oapNyhs77_UQc1TBZcOUy8c5u2vdy9m3e-T_AY6Gg0ea7i94BQtcrWyIPsqz_fqC1s7M3yR-VRAeSOhgVfDVU4f4h45M3QkvSMfyPtLHE51P4ZRqiDiwuQ-6ThIDcufHchMHIoDsTmoFsNvQgqbABjbaABQrAE2rM/w400-h300/fashola3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>A former governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN)
on Friday highlighted the crucial role of the political party in ensuring good
governance, saying the government belongs to the party.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fashola said this in an interview with newsmen at the Eko
Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, in Lagos.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He spoke on the sidelines of the 18th edition of the Lagos
State Executive/Legislative parley, with the theme,” Engaging all for Inclusive
Governance: Hands on for a Greater Lagos Rising”.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The programme also attracted some party leaders in the
state.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fashola said that such gatherings, apart from enhancing
executive/legislature relationship, were
important in bringing the party up to speed with the goings on in government.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“For this kind of team building, it’s very critical and it
also helps to bring the party into the play, because at the end of the day,
it’s the party that owns the government.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“All the politicians must belong to one party, in Nigeria,
at least; they campaign on the manifesto of the party.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“If you like, this is a fact checking exercise or something
similar, where the party is conscious or made aware of what the government is
doing, what its elected officials are doing or are planning to do for the
people on whose behalf they hold authority, ” he said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fashola said that elected leaders could not operate in
isolation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The former Minister for Works said that team building and
seamless communication was crucial for the development of democracy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“This kind of team building is very important; these kinds
of interaction help to demystify each other before each other.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In enhancing executive/legislature relations, Fashola said
such gatherings help to break down prejudices and barriers that are
preconceived.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fashola called on government to utilise all layers in
society in reaching out to the people, to reduce the hardship in the land.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“All layers of government must be exploited and utilised in
reaching the people. We must all put our hands around the shoulder of others,”
he said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fashola said that, speaking as a resident, he also expected
citizens who were able, to be their brother’s keepers in such tough times.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Some are more blessed than others. We must be our brother’s
keeper beyond the month of Ramadan where we share.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">” It must be a way of life now, so that the burden is not
too difficult for others to bear,” he said.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-73768338431344303422024-03-18T17:33:00.003+01:002024-03-18T17:33:43.940+01:00No hiding place – Nigerian Army warns Okuama community<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTo13YUF_GCXmjy-aJdc5mUKPYxZ9ftCNcITUfUzoBM10QTR9K9ccxe3pYLO8PDTAAOD2w8TeT_OxpmQfr-bY0tocSBA7-cEshMhBpU3YOvHiBKq2mxl-otL9W3PAP6-llpg9n_ZbbJ2Bn09dt-EorzkcvhVB3fSPyXwv2E7CmctCjr_rngj5PYYfkQMMH/s715/354B52F3-5F78-4067-A9E2-E744A0664C1B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="715" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTo13YUF_GCXmjy-aJdc5mUKPYxZ9ftCNcITUfUzoBM10QTR9K9ccxe3pYLO8PDTAAOD2w8TeT_OxpmQfr-bY0tocSBA7-cEshMhBpU3YOvHiBKq2mxl-otL9W3PAP6-llpg9n_ZbbJ2Bn09dt-EorzkcvhVB3fSPyXwv2E7CmctCjr_rngj5PYYfkQMMH/w400-h224/354B52F3-5F78-4067-A9E2-E744A0664C1B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The Nigerian Army has warned the Okuama community in Delta state, to “be ready to face the full wrath of the law”.</p><p><br /></p><p>This follows the killing of soldiers who were on “a peaceful and mediatory mission”, following a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities.</p><p><br /></p><p>In a statement signed by Major-General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director Army Public Relations, the Army flayed the community for resorting to propaganda instead of fishing out the culprits.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>It read: “The unfortunate killing of troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army (NA), while on a peaceful and mediatory mission, after a reported case of communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba Communities in Ughelli South and Bomadi LGAs of Delta State respectively is not only despicable but should be unreservedly condemned by all.</p><p><br /></p><p>“These were troops committed to peace and security of lives and property of citizens and non-citizens alike in the Niger Delta Region, murdered in cold blood by an armed youth gang of Okuama Community, in the most gruesome, heartless and cruel manner and went ahead to sacrilegiously debase their remains by ripping out their hearts by the very people they were there to protect.</p><p><br /></p><p>“Regrettably, the community complicit in this dastardly act has resorted to media propaganda and shenanigans, rather than engage in a positive effort to fish out the perpetrators of this heinous crime. This again is a clear indication that the murder of the troops was a communally orchestrated attack against legitimate forces.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The falsehood being peddled by these criminals and their cohorts to whip up sentiments and sway the public to coverup, endorse or support the outrageous criminal acts of their armed youth gang should be disregarded in its entirety, it is only a ridiculous attempt at justifying their crime, rather than turn in themselves to security agencies. There is no amount of propaganda that would arm-twist the narrative, they are complicit and must be ready to face the wrath of the law.</p><p><br /></p><p>“While law-abiding citizens are assured that there will be no reprisal on the part of the troops, we enjoin all to go about their normal activities, even as ongoing efforts are scaled up to positively identify and isolate the criminals to account for their atrocious deeds.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The Chief of Army of Staff, Lt Gen Toareed Lagbaja, while commiserating with the families of the officers and soldiers who lost their lives, has directed that no stone should be left unturned until the perpetrators of this gruesome acts are apprehended to face the full wrath of the law. Troops are determined to get to these criminals, there is certainly no hiding place for them.”</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-29530554860404951812024-03-18T15:52:00.002+01:002024-03-18T15:52:20.003+01:00Killing of soldiers: Sowore kicks against calls to level Delta communities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tAF94ugWp1lHLoIZsOJhHV99gcgQGyoL9wXIei2INgLXuaFlMwgxxCFmbng344Olsc7S4wK_VSnJj4H79Sn3O7oZupVsKQPbbKbi1t3-XP8dehz5tg0UzwqtWhfzq-fLHMMHx34wXWucnSdKZmp2Wcvllk1xT5Yf56CR8XQNkX_6lYkcZ0wyYtnm0d-d/s1280/D45DFEC3-A1D7-4EF8-ADB3-6332C99CFA03.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tAF94ugWp1lHLoIZsOJhHV99gcgQGyoL9wXIei2INgLXuaFlMwgxxCFmbng344Olsc7S4wK_VSnJj4H79Sn3O7oZupVsKQPbbKbi1t3-XP8dehz5tg0UzwqtWhfzq-fLHMMHx34wXWucnSdKZmp2Wcvllk1xT5Yf56CR8XQNkX_6lYkcZ0wyYtnm0d-d/w400-h225/D45DFEC3-A1D7-4EF8-ADB3-6332C99CFA03.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, in 2023, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the call by some individuals for a reprisal attack on some communities in Delta State by the Nigerian Army.</p><p><br /></p><p>The ambush of the soldiers occurred on Thursday, resulting in the tragic loss of several brave servicemen, including the Commanding Officer of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Lt Col AH Ali, along with other officers and soldiers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reactions have trailed the incident with some individuals believing the entire community should be made to pay.</p><p><br /></p><p>But while condemning the attack on military personnel, Sowore called for restraint, insisting that a thorough investigation should be carried out.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p>“I have been inundated with gory images of alleged militants in the Niger Delta region killing Nigerian soldiers @HQNigerianArmy in an apparent ambush, following this, there has been a disturbing number of commentaries asking the Nigerian Army to “level” the area, mostly from Nigerians enlightened enough to know that such reaction constitutes international crime, the Nigerian army predictably has gone to battle to set some of the communities ablaze,” he wrote on X.</p><p><br /></p><p>“While the attack of Nigerian security forces remains condemnable and unacceptable, no security agency/ies should engage in jungle justice.</p><p><br /></p><p>“I call on the Nigerian authorities to allow an impartial investigation involving international human rights organizations into this crisis to bring those guilty to justice.</p><p><br /></p><p>“However, the @HQNigerianArmy must restrain its officers and ensure that the rights of innocent civilians are not breached carelessly as it had always done in similar cases.”</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-31528743687044064542024-03-18T15:00:00.004+01:002024-03-18T15:00:12.595+01:00PHOTOS: Nike unveils Super Eagles 2024/25 jersey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYaokZvAWVvD_VTVGMRegvXqQWDe_dxSCpOR64Wm4MODKxlucZwl3of88v6Un20siM4ylSBr2rF44-yW5FtRl-RafBbimqcfzyvJCQ8keYNAozh4HyDjWydBY4qeUh562qI7wItszOiu7vzoNDawVjKg2aFFrHIM9kBmw6A7kJ-dht6B7R-FEtInQ29tQ/s1080/aaa.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1080" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYaokZvAWVvD_VTVGMRegvXqQWDe_dxSCpOR64Wm4MODKxlucZwl3of88v6Un20siM4ylSBr2rF44-yW5FtRl-RafBbimqcfzyvJCQ8keYNAozh4HyDjWydBY4qeUh562qI7wItszOiu7vzoNDawVjKg2aFFrHIM9kBmw6A7kJ-dht6B7R-FEtInQ29tQ/w400-h345/aaa.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The new Super Eagles jerseys for the 2024–2025 football
season have been unveiled by clothing powerhouse, Nike.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nike’s Instagram page published a post on Monday with a
launch video of the new jerseys.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“The <span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒</span>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍</span>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎</span>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒔</span>
disrupt convention with bold twists on icons.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Featuring <span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">𝑫𝒓𝒊</span>-<span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">𝑭𝑰𝑻</span>
<span style="font-family: "Cambria Math","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">𝑨𝑫𝑽</span>
innovation, each kit is engineered for the needs of the modern footballer, from
kick-off to the final whistle,” the post read.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Green hoops at the ends of the sleeves and shorts adorn the
white home jersey. In a striking combination of colours, the word “Naija” is
written in green across the kit’s breast.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In a stylistic nod to Nigeria’s national colours, the away
uniform is patterned in a pastel version of the same colour, dark green.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, the Super
Eagles are anticipated to wear the new jerseys.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The team’s third qualifying match is scheduled for June 3 at
home against South Africa. Seven days later, they are scheduled to travel to
Benin Republic.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Before that, the Eagles will visit Grand Stade de Marrakech
in Morocco for friendly matches against Ghana and Mali on March 22 and 26,
respectively.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">See photos below;<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMimPSra5ta-Jo8sywpzsM1yh46dnUIz8d69S1RVt7B0EErUawHG3v1FfvRk70KJhuSZnv3B_vLEdr1abRUKCzRn50YobLTsijWfXLCGj83FDqm44_3O5nV1v-aKmHYYasyynXA3ec_8ev8662-u19i-aMCmDGj8G3xsDX3yLJ-fWob7Yoje-loKJxb-H9/s300/aaaa.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMimPSra5ta-Jo8sywpzsM1yh46dnUIz8d69S1RVt7B0EErUawHG3v1FfvRk70KJhuSZnv3B_vLEdr1abRUKCzRn50YobLTsijWfXLCGj83FDqm44_3O5nV1v-aKmHYYasyynXA3ec_8ev8662-u19i-aMCmDGj8G3xsDX3yLJ-fWob7Yoje-loKJxb-H9/w320-h400/aaaa.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZB9vJH1Cz0BGT1UB7TScAcxcJ-U2j3tENdpRFMQaO2fvh_0L0tQF1P5Loj5Uh8SrO3GhjDCpH5VRtneM0ihJO41b4-sZVw4TB4sskTMr6h4Chv1tT3NLd_I6UwUlMvmwYO0cDcKD1QWc881cmxxKKhnmH-BYjfhl6qtGlwYc_RyOq4uHqm7c8d5aBT9E/s300/aaa.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXZB9vJH1Cz0BGT1UB7TScAcxcJ-U2j3tENdpRFMQaO2fvh_0L0tQF1P5Loj5Uh8SrO3GhjDCpH5VRtneM0ihJO41b4-sZVw4TB4sskTMr6h4Chv1tT3NLd_I6UwUlMvmwYO0cDcKD1QWc881cmxxKKhnmH-BYjfhl6qtGlwYc_RyOq4uHqm7c8d5aBT9E/w320-h400/aaa.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-66636778797838827702024-03-18T15:00:00.002+01:002024-03-18T15:00:09.206+01:00Ganduje Presents Idahosa As Edo Deputy Governorship Candidate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PEnwgmgy8jIRji9YuvnCL55g3Y7Jd_PTV0gRo4cbygtYRRgZeoFffAZOqYU5RHgDwTObxVaTIU5dE0mAGsNgWssuikQTpvsIihisWvJOvfxGy5PYPdD6XyCeLoV_BWglcNr8drTe48hyA7nrmy-KZTLyR88Yj1cFO_sZHWUVB6kXPod3xK3fbgkHWYcE/s1280/2dd.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PEnwgmgy8jIRji9YuvnCL55g3Y7Jd_PTV0gRo4cbygtYRRgZeoFffAZOqYU5RHgDwTObxVaTIU5dE0mAGsNgWssuikQTpvsIihisWvJOvfxGy5PYPdD6XyCeLoV_BWglcNr8drTe48hyA7nrmy-KZTLyR88Yj1cFO_sZHWUVB6kXPod3xK3fbgkHWYcE/w400-h266/2dd.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi
Ganduje, has presented Dennis Idahosa as the party’s deputy governorship
candidate in Edo State during a meeting with the party’s governorship aspirants
and stakeholders in Edo State.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This was disclosed in a statement on the party’s official X
handle on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The caption read, “The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar
Ganduje, met with APC governorship aspirants and other stakeholders in Edo
State. During the meeting, Hon. Dennis Idahosa was presented as the party’s
deputy governorship candidate in the state.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday,
congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his emergence as the governorship
candidate of APC in the state.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This comes one month after his alleged anointed candidate,
Idahosa, lost to Okpebholo in the February 22 APC primary election.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-29819632763534802892024-03-18T13:59:00.002+01:002024-03-18T13:59:47.322+01:00Trouble in Peter Obi’s camp as unnamed person pocket N60m donated to campaign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDVE8pZ48cGe6vBTIVLR6ngB3ePhlvcWJmvJxPl1m9jYrYhXD3V_YrWuRY7eemrDteCRfZgQAVLg8khxZFno76enHUx9znSMa9DY3xEd67TnpCZxKNhzL9FF5mk431Mn-0Bru8M523TOQ4THVJqeXv9b87wF07_NxscZJjOcrvSKmUxa626DD2hudi0JM/s300/2DC6A4CE-5CA4-4253-8EF4-A44505632559.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtDVE8pZ48cGe6vBTIVLR6ngB3ePhlvcWJmvJxPl1m9jYrYhXD3V_YrWuRY7eemrDteCRfZgQAVLg8khxZFno76enHUx9znSMa9DY3xEd67TnpCZxKNhzL9FF5mk431Mn-0Bru8M523TOQ4THVJqeXv9b87wF07_NxscZJjOcrvSKmUxa626DD2hudi0JM/w400-h224/2DC6A4CE-5CA4-4253-8EF4-A44505632559.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>A yet-to-be identified individual around the team of Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last general election, has been accused of reportedly cornering N60 million donated to his campaign.</p><p><br /></p><p>@MissPearls, a strong supporter of Obi, made public the allegation on Sunday via a series of posts on her X handle.</p><p><br /></p><p>According to her, someone donated N60,000,000.00 to Obi but a greedy middle man ‘pocketed’ everything.</p><p><br /></p><p>She disclosed that the former Anambra State governor has found out about the incident and is now insisting that the unnamed middle man must refund the donor.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>@MissPearls went on to claim that a person can’t be corrupt around Obi and go scot free, adding that the coming days will be very interesting.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The corruption we were vehemently speaking against was happening right under our noses and we didn’t even know</p><p><br /></p><p>“I trust Obi. You cant be corrupt around him and go scot free. The coming days will be very interesting!</p><p><br /></p><p>“So someone donated N60M to Peter Obi. A whooping N60M. A greedy middle man pocketed EVERYTHING. Now Obi has found out and said the middle man must refund the donor. Lobatan!,” she wrote on her X handle.</p><p><br /></p><p>Meanwhile, on Monday newsmen reached out to Yunusa Tanko, one of the spokespersons of Obi’s presidential campaign, to seek his comments on the matter.</p><p><br /></p><p>Although he did not confirm the incident, Tanko noted that Obi had always insisted that people should account for money given to them.</p><p><br /></p><p>He said: “I don’t know or have heard about that but what I know is that his Excellency Mr Peter Obi has always said that if there are contributions or donations being made for a particular project in support of his candidature, they should account for the persons who have given them the money.</p><p><br /></p><p>“For example, if I am looking for a support, say I want to mobilize people or agents for Peter Obi and I will now solicit for fund, If people donate to me, it’s incumbent for me to account for those who donated to me.</p><p><br /></p><p>“In this case, whoever that donated money to that particular person should ask, ‘what was the money meant for, and how was the money used?’ with proof.</p><p><br /></p><p>“That is why I said, knowing fully well that such a thing could happen, that is why Mr Peter Obi said people should account for money. And it’s because he called people out that’s why people are hearing that people donated ‘X’ amount of money somewhere ‘ABC’, which he didn’t know.</p><p><br /></p><p>“I am only saying that Peter Obi has asked people to account for money given to them by any group or whosever.”</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-87747636572938439272024-03-18T12:24:00.000+01:002024-03-18T12:24:02.717+01:00Intervene in UK chapter crisis – APC Diaspora urges Tinubu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvABQWBHLAVSYVA8TdALDhyAu34jfF4fIKtBUSB7c5vH69xEVdndWXEWIal_450mAdlQAdFDUYUiLNdt0rGBn44CEuu78Kabuj5eWXcfHHHBxC8x58oncpdGry_UDhdjQ6VV5Qlds4XosmlvajD7T_DKJAVZTm6jxjBps62nAoTUwCzi-3nEQhCyqIxiH/s677/A3823591-4C36-4380-B607-40F152152C0F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="677" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvABQWBHLAVSYVA8TdALDhyAu34jfF4fIKtBUSB7c5vH69xEVdndWXEWIal_450mAdlQAdFDUYUiLNdt0rGBn44CEuu78Kabuj5eWXcfHHHBxC8x58oncpdGry_UDhdjQ6VV5Qlds4XosmlvajD7T_DKJAVZTm6jxjBps62nAoTUwCzi-3nEQhCyqIxiH/w400-h240/A3823591-4C36-4380-B607-40F152152C0F.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The Committee of Diaspora Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, CDC-APC, has called on President Bola Tinubu to wade into the brewing crisis over the conduct of election into the United Kingdom, UK, chapter of the group.</p><p><br /></p><p>In a statement on Monday by Prof Adesegun Labinjo and Mr Bola Babarinde, the Chairman and General Secretary, respectively, the committee said the speedy intervention of the President is needed following alleged compromise in the conduct of elections into the UK Diaspora Chapter.</p><p><br /></p><p>According to the statement, if the situation is not checked, it might lead to unintended and unfavorable outcomes for the Diaspora chapter and the party.</p><p><br /></p><p>“With the imminent catastrophe, the lasting solutions which we all yearn for may elude the chapter and other chapters in Diaspora,” it said.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>The statement further said that the frosty relationship between CDC-APC and APC headquarters should stop, adding that the Diaspora chapters were not in competition with the leadership of the party.</p><p><br /></p><p>“We want to support and complement the party, and to leverage on the strength and spread of our supporters abroad, which is to be marshalled for the benefit of our party and country back at home.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The current divide and rule being championed and deployed by our party Secretariat should be checked by our able and diligent party Chairman.</p><p><br /></p><p>“Some elements that are power drunk and arrogant do not care about the well-being of our party, but only concern about their own ego and using their offices to cause rancour amongst the Diaspora Chapters and between the chapters and the secretariat.”</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-11682672823724844112024-03-18T12:17:00.005+01:002024-03-18T12:17:41.832+01:00Fire razes Sokoto Central Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN45DGldSf8XcJrchi2gnpDGx14nANUD6Xxec6S-wycDCcRl79UPf-WsSyCEdXOvTtafNBaDBHgv2WnbqYVBlPshJTj13g-V__J8nQFrcGxzCk1oZfvxN-Qwd3R-CZjt3Ss6mDnSjnF8bpqqYCfm1ioD5VWmqThrEzy6Oyn6IP15PJ3LmGjNOyHirzMd0X/s622/371B8F6F-2B80-4094-9910-F98E93972A91.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="293" data-original-width="622" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN45DGldSf8XcJrchi2gnpDGx14nANUD6Xxec6S-wycDCcRl79UPf-WsSyCEdXOvTtafNBaDBHgv2WnbqYVBlPshJTj13g-V__J8nQFrcGxzCk1oZfvxN-Qwd3R-CZjt3Ss6mDnSjnF8bpqqYCfm1ioD5VWmqThrEzy6Oyn6IP15PJ3LmGjNOyHirzMd0X/w400-h189/371B8F6F-2B80-4094-9910-F98E93972A91.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Fire has gutted the motorcycle section of Sokoto Central Market.</p><p><br /></p><p>An eyewitness, who could not ascertain the cause, said the fire started early Monday morning.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, another source revealed that the fire emanated from a dump site close to the motorcycle section.</p><p><br /></p><p>While reacting to the incident, the chairman of Motorcycles Marketers Association, Shehu Muhammad, said they could not quantify the number of motorcycles destroyed because the fire was still raging.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p>“We cannot quantify the number of motorcycles burnt down by the fire now because the fire is still raging.</p><p><br /></p><p>“But many people lost their shops along with their motorcycles because they could not come in time as the fire started around 6am.</p><p><br /></p><p>“But men of the federal and state fire services are currently battling, but I know it will take some time before they can quench it all,” he said.</p><p><br /></p><p>He, however, begged the state government to come to the aid of those who lost their property during the inferno.</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-6358355331992402712024-03-18T11:53:00.008+01:002024-03-18T14:22:49.127+01:00When Speed Meets Tech: Infinix Redefines Fast Charging with the brand-new NOTE 40 Series<p><b> <span style="text-align: justify;"><i><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif"">Introducing the World to its All-Round FastCharge 2.0 and
HyperSpeed Lab for the first time</span></i></span></b></p><p><b><span style="text-align: justify;"><i></i></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigl-f_UkMYpW0nYv73DK0vGRC_Rm74gurIbINNKyr4X-husRyFEO2TQWWiIi_8sJJfV40Uw_KyFiAotH97x2OAiQn9C88htoVhCE_tsHl91JNaI1xGdQDRaB39liKXew_Qeu4jjbfYuBuYYLDBj7Dwugkt6aD7e8QFj_msa4bt_otj_Nt3LhONLeUJXX5P/s2000/7%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="2000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigl-f_UkMYpW0nYv73DK0vGRC_Rm74gurIbINNKyr4X-husRyFEO2TQWWiIi_8sJJfV40Uw_KyFiAotH97x2OAiQn9C88htoVhCE_tsHl91JNaI1xGdQDRaB39liKXew_Qeu4jjbfYuBuYYLDBj7Dwugkt6aD7e8QFj_msa4bt_otj_Nt3LhONLeUJXX5P/w400-h266/7%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><br /><span face="Calibri, "sans-serif""><br /></span></i></b><p></p>
<p class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxpf0" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Infinix, a trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, is thrilled to
announce the latest addition to its product lineup: the NOTE 40 Series. This
remarkable series comprises the NOTE 40, NOTE 40 Pro, NOTE 40 Pro 5G, and the
most advanced model, the NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G. By setting a
new benchmark for fast charging, Infinix showcases its <i>All-Round HyperSpeed
Lab</i> to unveil these groundbreaking products at the F1 Sepang
International Circuit in Malaysia, igniting the exhilaration that emerges when
speed and technology converge.<span></span></b></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxpf0" style="background: white; tab-stops: 275.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The NOTE 40
Series represents a significant advancement in Infinix’s All-Round FastCharge 2.0 technology, introducing innovations
such as 100W Multi-Speed FastCharge, Wireless MagCharge, and a
self-developed chip that supports multi-function charging modes. <span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Additionally</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">, </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">the series features </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">a </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">vibrant a</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">nd responsive </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">3D curved </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">120Hz </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">AMOLED </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">display and a</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> robust 108MP super-zoom camer</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">a system</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> with OIS support</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">. Infinix has </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">also incorporated AI enhancements like Active Halo AI
lighting</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">and
partnered with Sound by JBL, ensuring</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> </span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">an unparalleled level of</span></span><span class="None"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> performance and efficiency.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p><p class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxpf0" style="background: white; tab-stops: 275.0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="None"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpSXV6kykf40aRSPXgqa6JQLODe9ldUsqi_9tvViNki8pTOTlO9kJkXGyVG-PIVpc23A1Xpq9-ROK8iRxq1oga315ham4qtjHAqRo36It8PgPFFzPXWnKCMY4lP7ZzD2z5nCTwclsDJ38wVjCyovM6e4m576iGTTW22a_r-XILm05LlonvJyd5ZTy3D4U/s2000/7%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpSXV6kykf40aRSPXgqa6JQLODe9ldUsqi_9tvViNki8pTOTlO9kJkXGyVG-PIVpc23A1Xpq9-ROK8iRxq1oga315ham4qtjHAqRo36It8PgPFFzPXWnKCMY4lP7ZzD2z5nCTwclsDJ38wVjCyovM6e4m576iGTTW22a_r-XILm05LlonvJyd5ZTy3D4U/w640-h426/7%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><br /></span></span><p></p>
<p class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxpf0" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">“</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">The </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">Infinix NOTE 40 Series
</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">represents</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> a </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">significant advancement</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> in charging
technology, </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">transforming the power</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> experience. With our </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">proprietary </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">Cheetah X1 chip </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">at its core</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">, All-Round FastCharge</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">has </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">entered a new</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">era,</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">offering features like multi-speed charging and extreme temperature
charging</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">.</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">We</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">'</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">ve also introduced the
</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">innovative</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> MagCharge </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">accessory kit</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">, </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">provid</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">ing a seamless
charging </span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">ecosystem for users</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed">.</span><span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> These advancements unlock the full potential of the NOTE 40 Series,
enabling users to stay powered up </span>all day, in
any scenario, and in any weather,<span class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsohyperlinkfollowed"> ”</span> <b>Weiqi
Nie, Product Director at Infinix.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Industry-Leading </b><b>Charging</b><b>
Capabilities</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoCommentText" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The NOTE 40 Series introduces <b>All-Round FastCharge 2.0</b>
technology, powered by Infinix’s first self-developed Cheetah X1 chip. This
chip integrates high-precision power detection, secure voltage detection, and
versatile scene support, ensuring exceptional charging efficiency and diverse
capabilities. The NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G supports 100W Multi-Speed FastCharge,
reaching 50% in just 8 minutes in hyper mode. It also offers low-temp mode and
smart mode for tailored charging. The series boasts high-density batteries,
enduring 1,600 full cycles while retaining 80% energy. Wireless charging is upgraded to 20W Wireless
Magcharge, surpassing its class.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The lineup includes the Infinix
MagKit for a convenient magnetic charging experience, including the phone case
MagCase, magnetic charging pad MagPad, and magnetic power bank MagPower.
Extreme-Temp Tech ensures reliable charging down to -20 °C, ideal for snowy
environments. Bypass Charging 2.0 filters current to supply power directly to
the motherboard during intense gaming session or watching videos, preventing
overheating. Reverse charging allows sharing power with other devices wired or
wirelessly at speeds up to 10W. PD3.0 protocol support enables charging laptops
with the phone’s charger, eliminating the need for multiple chargers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sleek </b><b>Urban </b><b>Aesthetics<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Pro Series is inspired
by cityscape aesthetics, featuring a stunning 55° curved
display enhanced
with durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass for an
elegant and sturdy feel. The NOTE 40 boasts a flat display with an
ultra-narrow bezel using the unibody MDA(metal device antenna) design, which
hides the antenna into the frame. The
120Hz AMOLED display offers a 1080P resolution and a peak brightness of 1300 nits,
ensuring enhanced visibility in all lighting conditions. TÜV Rheinland
certification for anti-blue light eye protection and a high PWM Dimming rate of
2160Hz provides a flicker-free experience, enhancing visual comfort.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Infinix’s new ‘Active Halo’ feature is another standout, merging AI and design. It brings the NOTE 40 Series to life with
lifelike light pulsations on the phone’s camera module. The light display changes based on various activities such as receiving calls, and notifications, playing games or music,
charging
the device, or using the voice
assistant, Folax. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4mpwOXlZLBn_Zg3fhXB3fhorbOB1CPjjoyHugigAz2WViMoOvakY4Ksd2hGvIrOe7Ozq2WpV-tvpigVsrIOxdI3vuSZpJvLC0lgSr8SeQx5r_D7mqR7HfS_saB4Arx3FuKnfa2M1cEVSsAxYGYcpvd2YBB9C0Pi3vzAktrZzDxHkP1lezSnJtN8iIIeN/s2000/5%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2000" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4mpwOXlZLBn_Zg3fhXB3fhorbOB1CPjjoyHugigAz2WViMoOvakY4Ksd2hGvIrOe7Ozq2WpV-tvpigVsrIOxdI3vuSZpJvLC0lgSr8SeQx5r_D7mqR7HfS_saB4Arx3FuKnfa2M1cEVSsAxYGYcpvd2YBB9C0Pi3vzAktrZzDxHkP1lezSnJtN8iIIeN/w640-h430/5%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Take Your Photos and
Videos to New Heights<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The NOTE 40 Series offers enhanced camera functionality
for mobile photographers and social media content creators. It features
advanced in-sensor zoom technology, utilizing its impressive 108MP main camera
to capture long-distance moments with 3x Lossless Superzoom, maintaining image
clarity and details. The Pro series includes Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
technology, reducing camera shake for sharper and more stable shots.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Users can simultaneously record from the 32 MP front and
rear cameras, capturing events or interviews from different perspectives using
Dual Video mode. They can also leverage
editing features like Vlog Clipper to create engaging vlog content for social
media. The NOTE 40 Series is a valuable tool for creative enthusiasts looking to
enhance their mobile photography and storytelling abilities.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Mobile</b><b>
Gaming </b><b>at a Higher Level</b><b><span style="line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The NOTE 40 Series introduces the Dimensity 7020 and Helio G99 Ultimate chipset, utilizing cutting-edge 6nm
processes <span class="None"><span style="background: white;">for energy efficiency
and high performance. These chipsets are</span></span> enhanced by AI features
on XOS 14, including Folax, Ask AI, and AI wallpaper generator, enhancing
creativity and productivity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For mobile gamers, up to 24GB of extended RAM improves
multi-tasking, while the vacuum chamber cooling system reduces temperatures by
up to 7°C. XBOOST Frame Rate Control optimizes performance for popular MOBA and
FPS games, providing a premium gaming experience at peak frame rates.
Additionally, the NOTE 40 Series features dual stereo speakers fine-tuned by JBL
engineers for immersive sound quality, enhancing the gaming experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="m-9103810194543356191xxxxxxxxmsolistparagraph" style="background: white; line-height: 13.2pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Pricing
and </b><b>A</b><b>vailability<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The NOTE 40 Series will be globally available starting Tuesday,
March 19th, in Vintage Green, Obsidian Black, and Titan Gold colorways. Infinix
and DesignWorks,
a BMW group company, are collaborating on a special Racing Edition, available
by midyear. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prices start at $199 for the NOTE 40, $259 for the NOTE
40 Pro, $289 for the NOTE 40 Pro 5G, and $309 for the premium NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G. All
models have Infinix XOS 14 installed, with the Pro series supporting two years
of Android OS upgrades.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition, Infinix has launched several compatible IOT
products, including a GaN 68W Fast Charger, wireless charging MagPad, MagPower,
and MagCase accessories (forming the MagKit), XBuds 3 WE earphones, and XWatch
3 WE smartwatch. These products offer All-Round FastCharge technology to meet
users' needs. With the NOTE 40 Series launch, Infinix has introduced a range of
ecological chain products, enabling people to enjoy a vibrant life anytime,
anywhere.<span style="line-height: 107%;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*The availability of the
Active Halo feature varies across devices and colors, please refer to the
official website for specific information.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*The availability of Android
system upgrades may vary across devices and regions due to diverse regulatory
constraints.<span class="None"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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Contacts:</span></b><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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designs, manufactures and markets an expanding portfolio of smart devices
worldwide under the Infinix brand, which was founded in 2013. Targeting today’s
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to users around the world at a time when they need it at a price that they want
it.</span></i></span><span class="None"><span style="background: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-53756372211800011202024-03-18T11:29:00.002+01:002024-03-18T16:52:00.914+01:00Only God knows how he survives – Shehu Sani on Soludo’s claim of not collecting salary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EjONub6Ht_2I3EdQwt29_FAtQQeCDiEej944hCCrsPvBBVf9BYqMack-5hVjGBMZCrdw-5aSZcHJV40WD4g4r-R5qmsasjcL0fEbhWyYLVJWsMQqsC0U2ZubnzNrb0mC_2cuP2MD9GziuckN3PWtMaokj5-thZktph5OXAjgVNM0Rro6gRlD2WMZbz5M/s680/shehu%20sani3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EjONub6Ht_2I3EdQwt29_FAtQQeCDiEej944hCCrsPvBBVf9BYqMack-5hVjGBMZCrdw-5aSZcHJV40WD4g4r-R5qmsasjcL0fEbhWyYLVJWsMQqsC0U2ZubnzNrb0mC_2cuP2MD9GziuckN3PWtMaokj5-thZktph5OXAjgVNM0Rro6gRlD2WMZbz5M/w333-h400/shehu%20sani3.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has thrown a
jab at Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State over his claim of not receiving
salary since assuming office.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sani said only God knows how Soludo and his family manage
their lives without collecting salaries for about two years.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Posting on X, Soludo wrote: “I read that Soludo and wife
have not received any salary for two years. Only God knows how they are
managing their lives.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Soludo had said his decision not to collect salary from the
state government was part of efforts to save costs.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The governor spoke during an interdenominational service at
the International Convention Center, Awka, Anambra State capital, to mark his
two years in office<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">He said he has plugged many leakages in government, cut a
lot of cost, and has been doing a lot with little.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal">He said as part of realizing the plans of his government,
the first lady of the state, Mrs Nonye Soludo, does not drive official cars,
rather she drives his old cars.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-510692566798585882024-03-18T11:29:00.001+01:002024-03-18T11:29:12.007+01:00Nigeria among most difficult countries to live – Peter Obi<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj_7CLoSwwUBu5e84NkSa5I3HpyRID4bZ6DNywUGaiSGvDPcB_Mw4m2gSRHBMPIKQHYkf3cDBD5n-iqPF6K4pRAyZ3dQ4uzFoD8JSbqVvns9ykVigzMCrIhKdAkoHYJE7jvV21j0Sg6Fz0lZ8F08ZTq3vhGSBFuMl96cJz9miufedaQRa_mdzGhK7XgSX/s1424/peter%20obi3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="1424" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj_7CLoSwwUBu5e84NkSa5I3HpyRID4bZ6DNywUGaiSGvDPcB_Mw4m2gSRHBMPIKQHYkf3cDBD5n-iqPF6K4pRAyZ3dQ4uzFoD8JSbqVvns9ykVigzMCrIhKdAkoHYJE7jvV21j0Sg6Fz0lZ8F08ZTq3vhGSBFuMl96cJz9miufedaQRa_mdzGhK7XgSX/w400-h225/peter%20obi3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter
Obi, on Monday lamented that about 7,000 Nigerians have been kidnapped in the
past one year with several cases of killings and clashes recorded across the
country.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This was as he described Nigeria as one of the hungriest
nations and most difficult countries to live in the North.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Posting on X, Obi called on the Federal Government to take
urgent steps towards improving the situation in the country.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“In the past 1 year, about 7000 Nigerians have been
kidnapped, with about 700 kidnapped in the last 3 weeks, notwithstanding the
violent crimes and killings that occur in every part of the nation, which must
have included us in one of the world’s riskiest countries to live in.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“A report by the globally respected publication, Financial
Times, on March 12, 2024, described Nigeria’s kidnapping racket as a sign of a
failed state. With all of these happening in our nation, how then can we
attract foreign investors, & retain the confidence of local investors?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We have become one of the hungriest nations in the world
and one of the most difficult nations in the world to live in, with food prices
constantly going out of the reach of most Nigerians. Power supply is abysmally
poor and Nigerians are now mostly in total darkness, as over 60% are without
power supply. Even those in perceived privileged areas now go for days without
power supply.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“A 2022 Energy Progress Report designated Nigeria as the
country with the largest number of people lacking access to electricity with 92
million of its over 200 million population living without electricity. About 80
percent of our primary healthcare centres are not functional. The cost of
medical treatments and medicines have gone beyond the reach of most Nigerians.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We now hold the enviable position of having the highest
number of out of school children, with about 20 million out-of-school children.
We need to take our children off the streets and give them access to basic
education.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“I, therefore, urge our executive and legislative arms to
consider the many challenges facing our nation and re-allocate resources to
these very critical areas. This is the time for complete sacrifice. A New
Nigeria is still very POssible,” he wrote.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-966945998892724622024-03-18T11:22:00.003+01:002024-03-18T11:22:28.236+01:00Alleged terrorism financing: Court orders Binance to release data to EFCC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOc5wxP42fABWPy6FE-zd9f1R9RkNbqrqcaIOk_rkBjcvFIcMVaLsYgdE0MI5D69m5ClNulWjjqqTRigZaQvP_hlkvPZBMniGNgXICl1Ztk1B-LpdIv9Pe79i8tMJ_RctidjCdC8gR4jNw3FVruBJXkWpxPIexgg81LzUzygIS-GHOIyf9PqsTr0IYdW_X/s300/binance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOc5wxP42fABWPy6FE-zd9f1R9RkNbqrqcaIOk_rkBjcvFIcMVaLsYgdE0MI5D69m5ClNulWjjqqTRigZaQvP_hlkvPZBMniGNgXICl1Ztk1B-LpdIv9Pe79i8tMJ_RctidjCdC8gR4jNw3FVruBJXkWpxPIexgg81LzUzygIS-GHOIyf9PqsTr0IYdW_X/w400-h224/binance.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Binance Holdings
Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission with the
comprehensive data or information of all persons from Nigeria trading on its
platform.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim order after ruling
on the ex-parte motion moved by EFCC’s lawyer, Ekele Iheanacho.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“The applicant’s application dated and filed 29th February,
2024, is hereby granted as prayed.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“That an order of this honourable court is hereby made
directing the operators of Binance to provide the commission with comprehensive
data/information relating to all persons from Nigeria trading on its platform,”
Nwite said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the interim order
was granted to enable the anti-graft agency to unravel allegations of money
laundering and terrorism financing against Binance, a crypto currency exchange
platform.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A certified true copy of the ruling, which was delivered on
February 29, was sighted by NAN on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ex-parte motion, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/259/2024, was
brought pursuant to Sections 6(b), (h), (I), 7(1), (a)(2), and 38 of the
Economic and Financial Crimes Establishment Act, 2004 and Section 15 of the
Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 (as amended) and the
inherent powers of the court.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the affidavit in support of the motion deposed to by
Hamma Bello, an operative of the EFCC, he said he was attached to the Special
Investigation Team (SIT) of the commission domiciled in the Office of the
National Security Adviser (ONSA).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bello averred that, following the inauguration of the
Technical Committee on Currency Stability and Forex Manipulation by the ONSA,
the SIT “received an intelligence stating the nefarious activities (money
laundering and terrorism financing) on Binance, a crypto currency exchange
platform.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“That on receipt of the Intelligence, the team began an
investigation by conducting surveillance of the activities of the platform.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“That the team uncovered users who have been using the
platform for price discovery, confirmation and market manipulation which has
caused tremendous distortions in the market, resulting in the Naira losing its
value against other currencies.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“That the damage the platform has caused was clearly
explained to the operators of the platform and they were requested to delist
the Naira and avail the ONSA on the activities of the Nigerians on their
platform.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“That from the information afforded to the team by Binance
shows that the total trading volume from Nigeria in 2023 alone stood at $21.6
(twenty one billion, six hundred million dollars).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Attached and marked as Exhibit EFCC 1 is a copy of the
document from Binance to the ONSA stating this fact amongst others.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“That the commission will ensure that investigation is
conducted within such reasonable time.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bello, who said the matter was of utmost urgent public
interest, said the data provided would enable the commission to accomplish its
investigation activities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He said it was in the interest of justice to grant the
application as refusal of the request would largely hamper the commission’s
investigation.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-11877586583578010232024-03-18T11:19:00.002+01:002024-03-18T11:19:20.553+01:00Terrorists abduct 87 in fresh Kaduna attack<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAiw7ZQQQ0lAnM-3mwpSTd2gd15yTvTO_yaB8GVadWvGJuF02CWu-x649Fgd7ZqhL-nRMLUQJJE-2us3yNAHqY-eW5Jbi-M-Fv5X0ZmchgO-U24VP7OyAfDFHKYSKuUhGTjY94ZAyqfLpbHw3A_rD44AolyZ_beKHI_stDVTwwqkBSTgm0Wp9mEPdfUZhY/s1280/F2D06A0D-5A4E-4586-A560-543140564DE7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAiw7ZQQQ0lAnM-3mwpSTd2gd15yTvTO_yaB8GVadWvGJuF02CWu-x649Fgd7ZqhL-nRMLUQJJE-2us3yNAHqY-eW5Jbi-M-Fv5X0ZmchgO-U24VP7OyAfDFHKYSKuUhGTjY94ZAyqfLpbHw3A_rD44AolyZ_beKHI_stDVTwwqkBSTgm0Wp9mEPdfUZhY/w400-h225/F2D06A0D-5A4E-4586-A560-543140564DE7.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Terrorists on Sunday night abducted 87 people after launching a fresh attack on the Kajuru-Station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.</p><p><br /></p><p>A member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, Harisu Dari, confirmed the incident on Monday.</p><p><br /></p><p>Harisu, who said the terrorists stormed the village around 10 pm, said they also broke into some shops and stole food items and other valuables.</p><p><br /></p><p>The attack came barely two days after 15 women and a man were abducted in the Dogon-Noma community of the same local government.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Kajuru and Chikun LGs had in the past two weeks become the hotbed of kidnapping, causing tension in the state.</p><p><br /></p><p>Harisu explained that no contact has been established yet with the 87 locals abducted on Sunday night.</p><p><br /></p><p>“As of the time I visited the community this morning, security operatives have not been drafted to help restore the confidence of the villagers.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The villagers are traumatized by the sad development. The government needs to re-strategise in tackling these terrorists,” he said.</p><p><br /></p><p>The terrorists had in two weeks kidnapped over 172 villagers in the area.</p><p><br /></p><p>The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan is yet to respond as of the time of filing this report.</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-10366254876097777352024-03-18T10:10:00.005+01:002024-03-18T10:10:39.350+01:00Alleged budget padding: Peter Obi calls for immediate review of 2024 budget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QO50bPK2EfCIJQNjH93waM0Jkvyd_UiXayqFrMFTb6XVFXV5nEIwGUtj3_-vJvh46TSWu2Pgx_ESbcfb_k2j2WGOcxiRjyofVLFL0Vwa1IQJbJE9aA3CcqxuWOZ0s7NV8um18OEHHwcA4xiST5vCo5AbJFAcGAjLHZuol8VJhWwRUHYtRayy5gA65Zz_/s1424/peter%20obi3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="802" data-original-width="1424" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3QO50bPK2EfCIJQNjH93waM0Jkvyd_UiXayqFrMFTb6XVFXV5nEIwGUtj3_-vJvh46TSWu2Pgx_ESbcfb_k2j2WGOcxiRjyofVLFL0Vwa1IQJbJE9aA3CcqxuWOZ0s7NV8um18OEHHwcA4xiST5vCo5AbJFAcGAjLHZuol8VJhWwRUHYtRayy5gA65Zz_/w400-h225/peter%20obi3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023
presidential election, Peter Obi, has called for a total review of the 2024
budget.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He made this known in a statement on his official X handle
on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Obi advised that the nation’s resources should adequately be
appropriated to critical areas like security, fighting poverty and solving the
challenges of hunger and food insecurity, power supply, considering the current
economic situation of the country.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He also decried the recent increase in violent crimes and
killings occurring in every part of the country, stating that the increased
crime rate has made Nigeria one of the world’s riskiest countries to live in.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“In the past 1 year, about 7000 Nigerians have been
kidnapped, with about 700 kidnapped in the last 3 weeks, notwithstanding the
violent crimes and killings that occur in every part of the nation, which must
have included us in one of the world’s riskiest countries to live in,” he
wrote.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The former Anambra governor further expressed concern about
the high cost of food and the epileptic power supply in the country.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We have become one of the hungriest nations in the world
and one of the most difficult nations in the world to live in, with food prices
constantly going out of the reach of most Nigerians.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Power supply is abysmally poor and Nigerians are now mostly
in total darkness,as over 60% are without power supply.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Even those in perceived privileged areas now go for days
without power supply”, he wrote.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He however, urged the executive and legislative arms to
consider the many challenges facing the nation and re-allocate resources to
these very critical areas.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-8163545149558031772024-03-18T10:09:00.001+01:002024-03-18T10:09:25.640+01:00Putin secures fifth term as Russia’s president – set to extend 24-year reign<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhiNhI8u_mQtiaAKuAL8Agnn7NA96xxQsOPkhT0nuYPYFxivNMVJDBCv33aXHGpWQRqs7IS5_-CZiR9jciZ8he2RS7Nh-t7f5F2td9Zc7pNvaBualWSfSeUxxLkT_InDJKoPyWVCeyrk4lo2ty6yC7fNXIMV6zxCBmc75ZP8ZaB08-zf4VSacjREWF4tO/s624/vladimir%20putin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="624" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhiNhI8u_mQtiaAKuAL8Agnn7NA96xxQsOPkhT0nuYPYFxivNMVJDBCv33aXHGpWQRqs7IS5_-CZiR9jciZ8he2RS7Nh-t7f5F2td9Zc7pNvaBualWSfSeUxxLkT_InDJKoPyWVCeyrk4lo2ty6yC7fNXIMV6zxCBmc75ZP8ZaB08-zf4VSacjREWF4tO/w400-h225/vladimir%20putin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>President Vladimir
Putin is leading the 2024 Russian presidential election with a landslide.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-presidential-vote-starts-final-day-with-accusations-kyiv-sabotage-2024-03-17/" target="_blank"><b>Reuters</b></a>, exit polls showed that Putin is leading
with 88 percent of the votes to trounce Nikolai Kharitonov of the
Communist Party, who trails with four per cent.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vladislav Davankov, candidate of the New People’s Party,
scored 3.85 percent, while Leonid Slutsky of the Liberal Democratic
Party of Russia (LDPR) trailed with just 3.1 percent.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Putin, who has been in power since 2000, is set to secure
another six-year term that would enable him to become Russia’s longest-serving
leader for more than 200 years.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After his second tenure ended in 2008, he served as prime
minister for another four years before becoming president again in 2012. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Subsequently, the president drafted a constitutional
amendment that extended the presidential term from four to six years in
Russia.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-64214591075140235452024-03-18T09:34:00.003+01:002024-03-18T09:34:21.820+01:00SSANU, NASU begin strike, ground varsities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXoSrkunEcxdMO-0xopIEmpbRiRKf6kd30OHWfo9hRrqGNqRoiQEN6PKVI6U5bomFr3xPYub8xhef3TZJZ0hwG9ZUF3CLIRBZ0_c2mJBJW4WZVhlnwOvnDu2dFI8_mjCsLZmESPuooKKHhXVbO5w90Z3dsw-4CxlXnRLjoSMEzjloOKhis7y-Vf-1pHRS/s1920/A3451B5D-A3FA-4C3A-A54C-1ED67A0654AF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAXoSrkunEcxdMO-0xopIEmpbRiRKf6kd30OHWfo9hRrqGNqRoiQEN6PKVI6U5bomFr3xPYub8xhef3TZJZ0hwG9ZUF3CLIRBZ0_c2mJBJW4WZVhlnwOvnDu2dFI8_mjCsLZmESPuooKKHhXVbO5w90Z3dsw-4CxlXnRLjoSMEzjloOKhis7y-Vf-1pHRS/w400-h225/A3451B5D-A3FA-4C3A-A54C-1ED67A0654AF.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have begun a nationwide strike today (Monday) over alleged unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of salaries by the Federal Government.</p><p><br /></p><p>Last Monday, the unions threatened to shut down hostels and power supply in universities across the country if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands before today, March 18, 2024.</p><p><br /></p><p>National President of SSANU, Muhammed Ibrahim, said his members, including Vice Chancellors, registrars, and bursars, have not been paid 2022 arrears.</p><p><br /></p><p>On Sunday, Ibrahim informed The PUNCH that the two unions were set for their nationwide strike.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>Meanwhile, the Minister for Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated that he was unaware of SSANU/NASU’s planned strike.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, during the Channels Television’s Morning Show programme, Ibrahim declared that the strike had started.</p><p><br /></p><p>“Definitely, it (the strike) has already started.</p><p><br /></p><p>“As of today (Monday), all our workers in registry, bursary, works and maintenance, security, and students’ affairs have withdrawn their services and nothing moves within the administration of any public university in Nigeria and that will be the case for the next seven days until and unless the needful is done,” he stated.</p><p><br /></p><p>The SSANU president stressed that no government representative has reached out to the non-academic unions, noting that though some have reached out unofficially, their assurances cannot be taken to the bank.</p><p><br /></p><p>He wondered why some government officials would not fully comply with President Bola Tinubu’s instruction to pay 2022 arrears.</p><p><br /></p><p>He added that the Minister of Labour , Nkiruka Onyejeocha, has not reached out to the aggrieved unions despite issuing a seven-day notice last Monday.</p><p><br /></p><p>This, he said was a departure from the responsiveness of the ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige.</p><p><br /></p><p>He stressed that the unions would go back to their toolbox and decide the next line of action should the government fail to heed the unions’ demands after the seven-day warning strike, which commenced today.</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-9892475023633784052024-03-18T09:29:00.003+01:002024-03-18T09:29:22.218+01:00Singer Solidstar quits smoking<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejoCJhlaZPx5v_az-8wy6DfjppTIetpzm80nSCZuIsNB0keOAoGFE7tqIFFg9PXYUYJ2hjtYy-7hl3Df3utO0uQsshVE34YYKB7Wp3hwJzX8eztFCOdJxNcHt3tFzYI-6keZPf92PHZ9BGCGbB1O5OYqbGEU78b2IscJLqpKt8_xaGNFG_iwKpPnPM4K5/s739/6BD0F70E-B108-4AC5-B69A-0D776CFFC3A0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="739" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejoCJhlaZPx5v_az-8wy6DfjppTIetpzm80nSCZuIsNB0keOAoGFE7tqIFFg9PXYUYJ2hjtYy-7hl3Df3utO0uQsshVE34YYKB7Wp3hwJzX8eztFCOdJxNcHt3tFzYI-6keZPf92PHZ9BGCGbB1O5OYqbGEU78b2IscJLqpKt8_xaGNFG_iwKpPnPM4K5/w400-h225/6BD0F70E-B108-4AC5-B69A-0D776CFFC3A0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Nigerian singer Joshua Iniyezo, aka Solidstar, has given up smoking and alcohol consumption.</p><p><br /></p><p>The singer who was spotted looking dirty and walking aimlessly on the street in a disturbing video shared by his brother, Joseph, a few months ago, said he is now fine and healthy.</p><p><br /></p><p>He disclosed that he has quit substance abuse.</p><p><br /></p><p>“I am very well and healthy now. I have been out of the hospital for four months now, but I am still taking my medication. I no longer smoke or take alcohol,” The Nation quoted him as saying in a recent interview.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>He said he has learned to always communicate, stressing that he became depressed because he was secretive and “started seeing people around me as enemies.”</p><p><br /></p><p>Solidstar also disclosed that he received support from friends, colleagues, fans and family during his ordeal.</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-38969854952560979742024-03-18T09:24:00.004+01:002024-03-18T09:24:31.634+01:00Alleged budget padding: Arewa condemns Ningi’s suspension, says North’s interest at stake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnAvxL5iervxveJeaMDZbJI16nLqwILB6ACazi4ltjt5ydhtcR7Qmei1pFYU3XDST8D47QoAs906JkPkNhHBBNjDdBXMoLILckcVLpjM3fnWMSl_-0C4j5WkgbEBvRi1wDj9KR60PxprXDxZFarA0pj8XuHJY_R-feSrzVzD3Zde_58t28LEW9AxTIXkE/s678/D6B87681-9A1D-41BF-9A5E-580E7C702484.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="678" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnAvxL5iervxveJeaMDZbJI16nLqwILB6ACazi4ltjt5ydhtcR7Qmei1pFYU3XDST8D47QoAs906JkPkNhHBBNjDdBXMoLILckcVLpjM3fnWMSl_-0C4j5WkgbEBvRi1wDj9KR60PxprXDxZFarA0pj8XuHJY_R-feSrzVzD3Zde_58t28LEW9AxTIXkE/w400-h266/D6B87681-9A1D-41BF-9A5E-580E7C702484.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has condemned the suspension of the immediate past Chairman of Northern Senators Forum, Sen Abdul Ninigi, by the Senate, saying the interests of the North are at stake.</p><p><br /></p><p>A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of ACF, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, explained that the Senate ought to have investigated the issues raised by the senator to establish the veracity of his claims instead of the suspension.</p><p><br /></p><p>It urged the Senate to act with more circumspection in dealing with criticisms of its operations.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ningi had alleged that N3.7 trillion was not attached to any specific project in the 2024 budget passed for implementation.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>ACF noted that the allegation has since been denied by the 10th Senate as lacking in veracity, stressing that the interests of many communities in Northern Nigeria are at stake.</p><p><br /></p><p>It said rather than the route of a rushed suspension of Ningi, ACF prefers a thorough investigation of the allegation by a statutory or ad hoc committee of the Senate.</p><p><br /></p><p>It said the allegation of padding, as well as those related to the inclusion of items that benefit specific communities of some senators as “constituency projects”, stand unaddressed with all attendant negative implications for the Red Chamber and the executive.</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-33658297028787059652024-03-18T09:21:00.003+01:002024-03-18T09:21:21.558+01:00NIMC orders investigation into data breach allegation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqg-LaV7QOHjQkyocA0CCVm3yHFU-47YDeQKS2RNCvEGjfxVJx8re774erTOHOz-BJgKIQTAS1hXXk4wZI3PMINkDwZmxD9_cu3tZWMjOcgSUlU4n2kkv2bjbwZwZwQUU65Sc5JR90eBKnBI_A7HmbcurReBtup98cmQYtbqoeYh5tbzquJe6QRxqwS6Wo/s534/96BBC4D4-D549-4043-8DC4-4D22073EF379.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="534" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqg-LaV7QOHjQkyocA0CCVm3yHFU-47YDeQKS2RNCvEGjfxVJx8re774erTOHOz-BJgKIQTAS1hXXk4wZI3PMINkDwZmxD9_cu3tZWMjOcgSUlU4n2kkv2bjbwZwZwQUU65Sc5JR90eBKnBI_A7HmbcurReBtup98cmQYtbqoeYh5tbzquJe6QRxqwS6Wo/w400-h300/96BBC4D4-D549-4043-8DC4-4D22073EF379.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has ordered for a comprehensive investigation into an alleged citizens’ data breach by XpressVerify.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Director General of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by the Commission’s head Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke.</p><p><br /></p><p>NIMC clarified that XpressVerify is not one of the Commission’s licensed partners for NIN verification services.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Commission reiterated that citizens’ data is safe and secure in Nigeria’s National Identity Database.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>“There is no data breach of any sort and the Citizens’ data is safe and secure in Nigeria’s National identity database”, NIMC stated.</p><p><br /></p><p>“The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote has promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter to find out if any of the Commission’s Tokenisation verification agents has in any way breach the licensing agreement either directly or through any of their sub-licensees”, the statement added.</p><p><br /></p><p>Recall that the National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission had earlier ordered a full-scale investigation in the matter.</p>Fashola MC POSCABAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133024027366525166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-2245400648313764642024-03-18T09:06:00.003+01:002024-03-18T09:06:54.280+01:00Fertilizer donation free for Nigerian farmers – CBN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBV3bFakX5L0SKxoJ5OgT9t19XBE_dCmUDCE2TSEH87dBNQY8uOGJ-oZXB771wkQWk-x-YHE5uGdii-jQFGZ6ydYXo3oB1P7cMrxCv6AR2gvo4k5Q0gc8sll2BOhZvSnauOfxr3B5QTFYn0yx0lf1MTJnfOCNRBY3cWAV-t_DxnSy5KuUPdhOsM550omZ/s414/Yemi%20cardoso.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="414" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBV3bFakX5L0SKxoJ5OgT9t19XBE_dCmUDCE2TSEH87dBNQY8uOGJ-oZXB771wkQWk-x-YHE5uGdii-jQFGZ6ydYXo3oB1P7cMrxCv6AR2gvo4k5Q0gc8sll2BOhZvSnauOfxr3B5QTFYn0yx0lf1MTJnfOCNRBY3cWAV-t_DxnSy5KuUPdhOsM550omZ/w400-h400/Yemi%20cardoso.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The Central Bank of Nigeria has insisted that its 2.15
million bags of fertilizers donated to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Food Security are free for all Nigerian farmers.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The apex bank disclosed this in its Frequently Asked
Questions, published over the weekend.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Recall that barely a week ago, the CBN announced the
donation after a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security,
Abubakar Kyari.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It explained that the donation is not a new intervention but
from remnants of its stocks.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The banker’s bank noted that the decision aims to support
domestic agricultural production rather than allow the fertilizers to remain
unused and go to waste amid rising food inflation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Responding to the question of whether the fertilizers were
sold to the Agriculture Ministry and at what price, it said:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“No, the fertilizers were not sold; they were a donation to
the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“The fertilizers are donations from the CBN to Nigerian
farmers, so they will be distributed free of charge to farmers across the
country.”<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163442462867909525.post-79903426421334165272024-03-18T09:02:00.004+01:002024-03-18T09:02:38.201+01:00CBN slashes exchange rate for cargo clearance amid Naira appreciation against USD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOKzkDlcnhePNKiAydVZ0vTstR3UigUuSfyEBgb7-dSwUzGKqIR317drprB2XtNpFdlKqb9vr7GtfCaOosMbFOWy20WmGHq6tBLOob98MLJEIJVyKMRoaAHFlHlqEezb3P9qVldmycdF7iTNeyjmXKPOFbrEqHK4hTwiKSxgW-wCUxaPkGwJDOa3GUSWQ/s750/CBN.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="750" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOKzkDlcnhePNKiAydVZ0vTstR3UigUuSfyEBgb7-dSwUzGKqIR317drprB2XtNpFdlKqb9vr7GtfCaOosMbFOWy20WmGHq6tBLOob98MLJEIJVyKMRoaAHFlHlqEezb3P9qVldmycdF7iTNeyjmXKPOFbrEqHK4hTwiKSxgW-wCUxaPkGwJDOa3GUSWQ/w400-h248/CBN.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The Central Bank of Nigeria has reviewed its exchange rate
for cargo clearance downwards by N18.87 to N1593.41 per US dollar amid the
continued appreciation of the Naira in the foreign exchange market.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Recall that the Naira sustained its appreciation against the
USD at the forex market last week, trading for N1,602.75 per USD according to
FMDQ data.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The CBN had earlier increased the exchange rate for cargo
clearance to N1,612.28 per USD.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile, in a statement by its Director, Muda Yusuf, the
Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has urged the apex bank to peg
the customs exchange rate at N1,000 per USD to halt recurring rate changes.<o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0