Quote:In a last minute move to avert the nationwide Strike billed to commence by the middle night today, the leader of the House of Representatives led by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has commenced an emergency crucial meeting meeting with the organised labour to find possible solution to the crisis.

The closed-doors meeting is being attended by President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba; and President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Quadri Olaleye, among others.

Addressing the labour leaders before going into the closed doors session, Rep Gbajabiamila appealed to the labour to shelve the nationwide Strike even for a while to allow the Federal Government to sort out all the issues at stake.

The Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress had jointly declared their readiness to embark on a nationwide strike and protests to compel the Federal Government to reverse the hikes.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/breaking-nationwide-strike-reps-in-emergency-meeting-with-labour-in-abuja/amp/?__twitter_impression=true


UPDATE:
BREAKING
Meeting between House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila and Labour ends in a deadlock.

-Speaker heads to the Presidential villa to meet with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
https://twitter.com/tvcnewsng/status/1310173047719161856?s=19

Quote:The National Asociation of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said it will join the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in a massive protest and strike on Monday, September 28, 2020.


According to report NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have been mobilising their members for the strike over recent hike in fuel pump price and electricity tariff.

The NANS PRO (Southwest Zone D), Kazeem Olalekan Israel, told The Nation all JCC chairmen in the southwest region have been notified and mobilised to galvanise students for mass action on Monday.

A statement by Kowe Odunayo Amos, Coordinator, NANS Zone D, said: “Today, the people are living in despair and there is high cost of living. Low standard of living with the government doing absolutely nothing to ease the clear hardship we have in the land. There is no proper adjective to employ in describing the increment which PMS pump price has received in the last 3 months”

“It is based on the foregoing we declare our solidarity and full support… We call on all Civil Society Organisations both on and off campuses to unite and mobilise millions of Nigerians to the streets on Monday.”

https://insidenaija.com.ng/fuel-electricty-hike-nans-mobilises-members-to-join-tuc-nlc-protest/

Attack on Zulum’s convoy: 18 killed by terrorists’ bombs – Nigerian military


 
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 September 27, 2020

The Nigerian military says 18 persons died in the attack on the convoy of Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum.


Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, gave the details in a statement.

He noted that 10 policemen, four soldiers and four civilians were killed.

The ambush occurred at Barwati village.
The military spokesman said the terrorists planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on the road.


“The convoy of the Borno State Civilians Relocation Committee comprising Armed Forces of Nigeria, Nigeria Police Force and Civilian Joint Task Force was ambushed by members of the BHT/ISWAP at Barwati village on 25 of September 2020″, The Nation quoted him.


“The attack/ambush was however successfully repelled by the gallant troops. Sadly, a total of 18 lives including 4 soldiers, 10 Policemen and 4 civilians were lost during the sad incident.”


Enenche confirmed that troops chased the insurgents and recovered 3 Nigeria Police vehicles stolen during the attack.

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He added that one Boko Haram gun truck was captured.


“The casualties recorded were as a result of the explosion from the multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted on the road by the terrorists.”


Enenche said the Nigerian Army has deployed bomb and IED disposal teams to ensure effective route scanning and clearance to forestall future occurrence.

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Quote:Happy Birthday, Papa!
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President Buhari under fire for allegedly authorizing presidential jet for aide’s wedding


 
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 September 27, 2020



President Muhammadu Buhari has come under fire for allegedly authorizing the use of the Presidential Jet for the wedding of one of his aides, Bashir Ahmad.
Reno Omokri, in s statement to DAILY POST on Saturday called on the President to refund the National Treasury the cost of using the Presidential Jet for his PA’s wedding.


President Buhari’s assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad wedded in Katsina on Friday and the Presidential Jet was said to have been used to ferry him and others in the Presidential Villa to the venue.

The Presidency is said to have denied using the jet to ferry Bashir, saying that it only flew the President’s representatives, but Omokri insists the excuse is flawed and shows that after five years in office, Buhari still does not understand statecraft.


Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan noted that a Presidential jet is not the property of the President but of the nation, and used only in ferrying him (the President) to and fro his official functions.

The former Presidential aide recalled that a similar incident happened in South Africa when on September 12, 2020, it was discovered that President Cyril Ramaphosa had allowed his Minister of Defence, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, to travel with South Africa’s Presidential Jet for an official meeting of the African National Congress.


According to him, “Once this came to light, the Julius Malema led Economic Freedom Fighters pressure group, insisted that the President and his party must reimburse the national treasury for the cost of the trip, as well as suspend the Defence Minister.


“In less than 48 hours, the ANC capitulated and reimbursed the national treasury, and the fate of the Defence Minister is hanging in the balance.
“Also, the Office of the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, is investigating the ANC and the government over the incident. That is how it should be.
“It is a significant breach of his fiduciary duties for General Buhari to give out the Presidential jet to his representatives to his Personal Assistant, Bashir Ahmed’s wedding in Katsina on Friday, September 27, 2020. This is a private event that has no bearing on Nigeria.


“And the excuse given by the Presidency that the jet did not ferry Bashir, but only flew the President’s representatives is flawed and shows that after five years in office, General Buhari still does not understand statecraft.


“If this had occurred in the United Kingdom, it could have caused the government to fall. I understand that standards have slipped in Nigeria since 2015, but we must at least pretend to be a civilised nation.

“The Buhari administration keeps complaining that times are hard, but they are living large at our expense and Nigerians should not take this lying low from a government that just increased fuel price and power tariff.


“The wedding of your subordinates is a private affair. It is not an official function.


“I, therefore, call on General Buhari to reimburse the national treasury for the cost of fuelling the Presidential jet to Katsina for Bashir Ahmad’s wedding, as well as the cost of paying the crew.

“I also call on the President to suspend all public officials involved in this abuse of office. Failure to do so is proof positive that the President is not in charge of his government and his anti-corruption war is, in reality, an anti-opposition war.”

SERAP gives Buhari ultimatum to prosecute 103 high-profile corruption cases


 
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 September 27, 2020

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to instruct Abubakar Malami, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, to prosecute high-profile corruption cases.


The organization said the high-profile cases include 103 files reportedly sent to Malami by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2017.

The body also demanded details of the whereabouts of 15 allegedly missing case files sent to Malami in 2019 by the defunct Special Presidential Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP).
In the letter by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP noted that failure to diligently and expeditiously prosecute high profile corruption cases amounts to a fundamental breach of constitutional and international obligations.


“The fact that these cases have been pending for several years suggests that your government has not carried out its public, constitutional and international obligations, including the obligations to show that no one is above the law as far as the fight against corruption is concerned.


“Public interest demands that high-profile corruption cases are concluded within a reasonable time so that those guilty are punished and the innocent are set free. The rule of law and the preservation of democracy also require that the authorities duly proceed in accordance with the law against every high-profile person suspected of grand corruption, irrespective of where he/she is placed in the political hierarchy.



“SERAP is seriously concerned about the apparent inertia by the authorities to diligently and expeditiously prosecute high-profile corruption cases. While many of these cases have been dragging before your assumption of office in May 2015, several of the cases have not satisfactorily progressed, contrary to Nigerians’ expectations.


“Speedily, diligently, effectively and fairly prosecuting high-profile corruption cases would demonstrate your government’s commitment to enhance probity in public life and willingness to enforce accountability in public life. The basic postulate of the concept of equality: ‘Be you ever so high, the law is above you’, should be your government’s approach to high profile corruption cases.”


SERAP gave the federal government 14 days to act.
The group threatened legal action if its demands are not met.

Trauma of living in exile in US led me to Christ - Remi Tinubu







Oluremi Tinubu, wife of All Progressives Congress chieftain Bola Tinubu has revealed that the trauma of being alone in the US with little kids and without her husband led her to Christ.
 
The Lagos Central Senator disclosed this in an interview on Television Continental. Remi Tinubu who recently celebrated her 60th birthday, added that it was when she became the first lady of Lagos at a young age she knew she had to seek God’s guidance to handle the responsibilities that came with the position.
 
She said; 
 

Quote:“Like I said, if you get into a position you never envisage in your life time that you will ever occupy, you believe it is a privilege and God must have made you to become that. So you have to go back to God and ask ‘how do I do this. 


“Thank God before I became the first lady, we were in self exile for almost five years and when you have problem, the only person you run to is God. So while I was in the US, I went to church, that was when I became born again.


“I went into exile as an Anglican, came out as a Pentecostal. I remember I was looking for God from one church to another, it was very difficult. When I came back, l had amnesia, I lost my memory, it was traumatic for me and that’s why I don’t like attending social gatherings because people walk up to me and I don’t recognise them anymore.


“It was traumatic for me because I was around 34, first time of being separated from your husband, and then you are stuck with two children with a lot of responsibilities.


“My husband couldn’t come see us until 18 months after. They locked them up for a while during the Abacha period and to see us, they have to go through neighbouring borders and the only passport he had was a diplomatic passport that couldn’t get him to UK because there were sanctions on diplomats because of June 12.
“He had to get to a neighbouring country to get their passport to come see us.

Through that passport, he came to see us once every six months. But for me to raise the children to go to school, they were very young, it was traumatic for me. So to come back and become a first lady, it was something else.”

Quote:“When I met my husband, I didn’t know it was a big deal. We’re from the Anglican Church. Then, a lot of Christians married Muslims. It was my sister that introduced us. 


“One of the things that was profound for me, when we both went to see my dad, my dad asked him ‘are you a Muslim?, that was the first time I heard that. You’re a Muslim, I hope you won’t prevent my daughter from going to church and he promised not to.


“The point is he is quite respectful of my faith and if someone respects you it is quite right you show the same respect. He respects my faith, I respect his so there is no conflict.


“He doesn’t stop me from praying even if some pastors come around. He also has a lot of pastor friends that I met through him.


“My husband is very liberal when it comes to faith,  being married to a Muslim I never had any problem. But when it is time for me to put on hijab during his events, I’ll do that but that doesn’t change my faith.


“He didn’t impose his faith on our children, I raise my children as Christians despite they bear Muslim names.”

Quote:ATTACK ON CONVOY OF BORNO STATE CIVILIAN RELOCATION COMMITTEE BY BOKO HARAM/ISWAP ELEMENTS

]The convoy of the Borno State Civilians Relocation Committee comprising Armed Forces of Nigeria, Nigeria Police Force and Civilian Joint Task Force was ambushed by members of the BHT/ISWAP at Barwati village on 25 of September 2020.

The attack/ambush was however successfully repelled by the gallant troops. Sadly, a total of 18 lives including 4 soldiers, 10 Policemen and 4 civilians were lost during the sad incident.

Troops on hot pursuit of the insurgents successfully recovered 3 vehicles. Two of the vehicles belonging to the Nigeria Police that were earlier carted away by the terrorists during the attack. Similarly, one BHT gun truck was also captured.

The casualties recorded were as a result of the explosion from the multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted on the road by the terrorists.

The Nigerian Army has since deployed bomb and IED disposal teams to ensure effective route scanning and clearance to forestall future occurrence.

JOHN ENENCHE

Major General

Coordinator

Defence Media Operations

Defence Headquarters

26 September 2020

https://defenceinfo.mil.ng/attack-on-convoy-of-borno-state-civilian-relocation-committee-by-boko-haramiswap-elements/

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 

SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER.


TRUST LIKE A CHILD


Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).


Being trusting isn’t the same as being gullible, and recognising this distinction is essential because there’re gullible people who think they’re trusting. 

To be gullible means to be easily deceived. But children aren’t easily deceived; they’re usually trusting. They trust your character. Adults, however, can be gullible. An adult will try to reason out whatever he’s told before he trusts it, and he may not give much concern to the character of the one he’s trusting.


If you hold out a child from the balcony, for example, and ask someone else whom the child trusts to stay at the ground-floor and catch him, the child will be ready to let go because he trusts the one at the ground floor. The child may not know if the fellow downstairs has the power or ability to catch him, but he believes he wouldn’t let him fall. That’s the kind of childlike faith you’re to have towards God.


The Lord Jesus admonished in Matthew 18:3 (AMPC) that we be like little children, “…[trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving]….” He wants you to trust the character of God. His character is made plain in the Word; He never fails. Boldly place your confidence in Him to fulfil His purpose in your life.


Sometimes, many try to “help” God out in doing what He intends. Perhaps, He’s given you a vision or ministered some ideas to you relating to your purpose, and you’re so excited and eager to see everything work out, which is good! But if you’re not trusting and yielded to the Holy Spirit, you may try to play “God.” You may be playing His role by trying to help Him in your own wisdom. But the end result won’t be pleasant.


The best of all is to trust that He alone knows and has the blueprint for your life. Take a cue from Abraham who trusted and followed the Lord even though He didn’t know where God was leading Him. The Bible says, “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went” (Hebrews 11:8).



PRAYER

Dear Father, I live my life, trusting you wholeheartedly in all things, leaning on your Word and acting on your instructions. I commit my plans, aspirations and desires to you, being fully convinced that you’re more interested in, and passionate for my success than I could ever be, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


FURTHER STUDY


Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 18:30


1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Ephesians 4:1-16 & Isaiah 23-24


2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Timothy 2:11-26 & Jeremiah 45












#TALKINGSESSION 


KINDLY SAY THESE WORDS OUT LOUD.


Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for my spirit is trained and energized by Your Word to hear and discern Your voice as You lead me in glory, and righteousness. 


Thank You for Your Spirit who guides me to make the right and necessary changes required for my next level of success and promotion in life. 


Through Your Word, wisdom is granted me to function excellently, and I live a fruitful and effective life
in righteousness. 


Thank You for the Name of Jesus is named upon me, and Your divine life that has completely inundated my entire being – spirit, soul, and body! 


That life in me makes me supernatural, and impregnable to sickness, disease, failure, death, and the devil. 


I thank You for giving me power and authority over all devils, to cast them out, and to cure all diseases! I am eternally grateful for the victory of Jesus over the devil and the entire host of darkness, which was
for my sake. 


Satan has no place in my home, my body and my finances. Jesus is Lord of all that concerns me. Hallelujah.

 Today. I bring forth good things from within me because I have an excellent mind. I have insight into mysteries and secrets; thus, I bring forth creative ideas because Christ has been made unto me wisdom. 


I initiate success, victory, and prosperity from within, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.







God bless you

Court stops Igbo’s New Yam festival in Kano


 
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 September 26, 2020



The year 2020 proposed New Yam Festival by Ndigbo living in Kano State has been put on hold as the High Court has issued an ex parte motion, stopping the activities until the hearing of the substantive motion before it.


The High Court presided by Justice Farouk Lawan Adamu, stopped the Ndigbo from performing the New Yam Festival (Iwaji 2020) rituals scheduled to hold on Sunday (tomorrow) in Kano.

The court, in Suit No. K/322/2020, also restrained one Ikechukwu Oliver Akpudo from organising, assembling people and celebrating the Iwaji or any festival that has to do with Ndigbo living in Kano.

Justice Adamu directed the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Habu Sani, to ensure Akpudo, other Igbo natives and the general public comply with the court order.


“Order of interim injunction is hereby retraining the defendant (Akpudo), whether by himself, through any of his agents, servants, successors or privies, from presiding over, supervising, convening, assembling, summoning, celebrating, organising and partaking in a New Yam Festival (Iwaji Festival 2020) scheduled to hold on Sunday, September 27, 2020,” the court said.


The court further stopped Akpudo from carrying out any event or other occasions whatsoever pertaining to Igbos in Kano State, pending hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice filed by Igwe Boniface. The court fixed October 7 for hearing.
Meanwhile, the Igbo traditional ruler in Kano, His Highness Igwe (Dr.) Boniface Ibekwe Ide I, Ezedioranma IV, has hailed the court’s verdict.


Dr. Boniface, who is also the President-General of Igbo Traditional Rulers in the Diaspora, told DAILY POST that the said Akpudo has been parading himself as the Igwe V of the Indigbo in Kano.

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It was gathered that Boniface is also recognised by the Abdullahi Ganduje administration as the authentic traditional ruler of the Indigbo in Kano State.


“The court had initially restrained Akpudo and asked him to pay me the sum of N2 million, as damages, for disturbing me on the throne. He has not paid the money, yet, he went ahead to invite people for an Igbo New Yam Festival.


“He also wrote letters to prominent Igbo personalities promising to give them chieftaincy titles during his purported event. So, I and my cabinet members, as law-abiding citizens, had to go to court to stop him.

“How can someone wakes up suddenly and begins to parade himself as my successor when I am still alive, still on the throne and performing my duties diligently as the authentic Eze Indigbo in Kano?,” Dr. Boniface who has been on the throne for 10 years queried.


The Igbo monarch appealed to the Igbos in Kano to be calm, that the New Yam Festival (Iwaji) will be celebrated at an appropriate time in accordance with the Igbo tradition.

136 New COVID-19 Cases, 116 Discharged And 3 Deaths On September 26

Quote:136 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;

Lagos-41
Ogun-27
Rivers-19
Abia-10
Oyo-6
Plateau-6
Bauchi-5
Ondo-5
Ekiti-4
Kaduna-4
Edo-3
Ebonyi-2
Bayelsa-1
Delta-1
Osun-1
Yobe-1

Quote:Highlights
On the 26th of September 2020, 136 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths were recorded in Nigeria

Till date, 58198 cases have been confirmed, 49722 cases have been discharged and 1106 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory

The 136 new cases are reported from 16 states- Lagos (41), Ogun (27), Rivers (19), Abia (10), Oyo (6), Plateau (6), Bauchi (5), Ondo (5), Ekiti (4), Kaduna (4), Edo (3), Ebonyi (2), Bayelsa (1), Delta (1), Osun (1), Yobe (1)

A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 3, continues to coordinate the national response activities

Quote:September 25 https://www.nairaland.com/6143570/covid-19-update-september-25-2020

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Man, 72, arrested for raping 7-year-old girl in Ogun State







A 72-year-old man, Ishola Olatunji  has been arested for allegedly defiling a 7-year-old girl in Iperu, Ogun State.
 
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday September 26 , said the suspect was arrested on September 22, following a report by the mother of the victim who reported at Iperu Police station that she returned home and found her daughter feeling uncomfortable.
 
“When she made an enquiry from the little girl, she explained to her that it was the old man who lured her into his room and forcefully had sex with her. Upon the report, the DPO Iperu division detailed his detectives to the scene where the randy old man was promptly arrested," said Oyeyemi.
 
"The victim was taken to hospital where it was confirmed that the girl has been defiled. The suspect has made a confessional statement admitting the commission of the offence."
 
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Edward Awolowo Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to anti-human trafficking and child labour unit of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and prosecution.

The CP also appealed to parents to always be vigilant and  mindful of who to entrust their children to. 
 

Police arrest father for sodomising son in Bauchi


 
on
 September 26, 2020


The police in Bauchi have arrested a 28-year-old father for allegedly sodomising his 13-year-old son at Yakubu Wanka area of Bauchi metropolis last Wednesday.


The man identified as Yusuf Yakubu, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Bauchi State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed Wakili, was arrested following a complaint made by one Usman Ahmed at the ‘A’ Divisional headquarters in Bauchi.

The PPRO stated in a press release he made available to DAILY POST on Saturday that the suspect was arrested upon the receipt of the complaint.


“On 23/09/2020 about 1300hrs, one Usman Ahmed ‘m’ aged of Unguwan Doya Gombe road Bauchi reported at ‘A’ Divisional Headquarters Bauchi that, on the same date at about 1100hrs, one Yusuf Yakubu ‘m’ aged 28yrs of Bayan Ganuwa Yakubu Wanka Gombe road, Bauchi, lured his son by name Salisu (not real name) ‘m’ aged 13yrs to his house situated at Bayan Ganuwa area and forcefully had anal-sexual intercourse with him.


“On receipt of the report team of policemen were drafted to the scene. Victim was taken to the General Hospital, Bauchi, for medical treatment.


“All suspects were arrested and confessed to the crime. Investigation is in progress after which suspect will be charged to court for prosecution,” the police spokesman stated.


In another development, DSP Wakili informed that five suspects were arrested by the police for continuously defiling a 14-year-old girl at Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, Sagir Ahmed (22); Muhammed Tukur (24); Haruna Baba Babayo (32); Musa Dahiru (30) and Bappah Garba (24), residents of Unguwar Baba and Unguwar Chadi in Gamawa, have at different times defile the victim.


The PPRO informed that the suspects have been giving the victim between N200 and N500 to defile her, adding that the suspects confessed to the crime on their arrest.


One of the suspects, Sagir Ahmed, according to Wakili, has earlier been declared wanted for a case of rape.
He stated that the police are investigating the case, adding that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigating is completed.

Meanwhile, the police spokesman stated that the state Commissioner of Police, Lawan Tanko Jimeta, has called on the people of the state to continue to give vital information that may ease the task of the police in their operations to stem crimes in the state.
     

"Channel your energy into a more productive activity" - Governor Matawalle stops man trekking from Kaduna to Zamfara for him







Governor Bello Matawalle has turned back a young man trekking from Kaduna to Zamfara to show love for him.
 
Recall that Musa Umar Giwa had on Thursday, embarked on a trek from his village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State to Zamfara to show solidarity with Governor Matawalle. Here
 
However, in a tweet via his handle on Friday September 26, Governor Matawalle expressed gratitude but asked the young man to discontinue the dangerous adventure.
 
"I appreciate the solidarity of the courageous youngman said to have embark on long trek to honour me. As a father, I want to discourage young people from such dangerous adventures, I sincerely hope he discontinue the trek and channel his energy into a more productive activity." The governor said.
 

 
The young man insists on continuing the journey even if he encounters robbers. He reposted the governor's tweet writing,
"The Governor of the owner has passed this account and the journey is no hair by the grace of God, even if it will be a robbery of my robbery, I will be there by God"
 
Safe journey...
 

Suspected thief nearly lynched for allegedly stealing Plasma TV in Abuja







A 23-year-old man identified as Ejiofor was nearly killed by a mob after he was caught stealing a Plasma TV in Wumba village, Abuja.
 
It was gathered that on Thursday, September 24, the suspect sneaked into the home of one Mrs Comfort when she went to buy something by the roadside.
 
When the woman's 11-year-old son son asked him what he was looking for, he said his mother asked him to remove the TV.
 
Mrs Comfort was entering the house when she saw Ejiofor trying to get away with the TV. She quickly raised alarm, a mob rushed out and descended on him.
 
He was beaten to pulp before being taken to the Chief of the community who called the police. The police arrived and whisked him away.
 

Boko Haram: Attack on my convoy by terrorists unfortunate – Governor Zulum


 
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 September 26, 2020


Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has described the attack on his convoy on Friday as most unfortunate.


He, however, said it would not deter his plan to ensure all Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, return to their homes after a long stay in the camps in order to resume their activities as free and not restricted people.

Professor Babagana Zulum, who was in Baga despite the setback on his convoy, where 12 policemen, 13 civilians and 5 soldiers lost their lives as a result of the ambush by suspect Boko Haram militants, also saluted the efforts of the security operatives for fighting gallantly and repelling the attack.


He observed that, although there was loss of lives, which is very unfortunate, he still has confidence that peace will return to Borno State, the northeast and Nigeria.


“We have seen the level of work done by the Resettlement Committee, we have seen the renewed efforts of the Nigeria Military and I think so far so good, we have achieved a lot in our collective effort and plan for the Resettlement of the Baga Community under the phase one relocation exercise.


“We have put in place a befitting primary health care facility, we have rehabilitated water supply distribution network, and we have also put in place needed infrastructure for a smooth start of Education programmes.

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“The most important of all to ensure these things kick start without facing difficulty is the establishment of civil authorities, which on ground. We have renovated the Houses of the Traditional Rulers, built Police Station and Markets among others. We are sure that we are good to go,” Zulum said


Speaking further on the attack, Zulum said, “What happened is unfortunate, but this will never deter us from fulfilling our mandate on the safe return of our IDPs.


“We shall remain resolute, we shall remain courageous, and we shall remain determined to ensure the people that are willing to return back of adequate security.”


Meanwhile, the Senator Representing Northern Borno, Sen. Abubakar S Kyari, Speaker BOSHA Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, Hon. TM Monguno, and Hon. Malum Bukar Gana Kareto also arrived in Baga town for the resettlement of the community.

Man kills and buries his 70-year-old father inside a shallow grave in Anambra (photos)







A 26-year-old man, Chisom Ogum, has been arrested by men of the Anambra state police command for allegedly killing his biological father, Christopher Ogum, 70, and burying him in a shallow grave in Umuomaku community in Orumba South local government area of the state today September 26.
 
According to reports, Chisom reportedly went berserk, attacked, and killed his father with a shovel and then buried him in a shallow grave. The suspect attempted to escape before he was apprehended and beaten to stupor by an angry mob who equally forced him to exhume the corpse of his father from where he buried it.
 
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, said police detectives visited the scene of the crime, photographed the victim and took the corpse to the mortuary for autopsy after it was certified dead by a medical doctor at Umunze general hospital.
 
Haruna said the offensive weapon used in perpetrating the offence was also recovered as an exhibit.
 
He added that the state Commissioner of Police CP John B.Abang has ordered for the case to be transferred to the State CID Awka for discreet investigation.
 

Biafra, Oduduwa Republics: Nnamdi Kanu reveals how they can be actualised


 
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 September 26, 2020



Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday, disclosed how Biafra, Oduduwa, Kwararafa Republics can be actualised.


Kanu said these republics can be achieved through synergy and sincerity of purpose.


A statement by the IPOB leader said he looks forward to the return Karnem-Bornu Republic for Kanuri.
He further called on Nigerians to join the IPOB’s October 1 sit-at-home.


According to Kanu, “With synergy and sincerity of purpose, Biafra, Oduduwa, Kwararafa (Middle Belt) republics will become a reality in no distant time.

“Even the highly venerated Habe Monachies of Hausa Kingdom will be returned in place of the present oppressive terror driven Fulani Emirates. The Hausa are ancient people and deserve a nation of their own.


“I also look forward to the return of a Karnem-Bornu Republic for Kanuri people as replacement for the once glorious and vibrant Karnem-Bornu Empire.

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“Freedom for all oppressed people in Nigeria is what IPOB is all about.

“SitAtHome on October 1st or join Biafra-Oduduwa protests in the diaspora.”

As shared by Kemi Olunloyo

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#FFKCase Chief @realFFK's 5 girlfriends revealed EXCLUSIVELY to meShushing face I will introduce them to you one by one. Close pals say he is planning to marry one of these ladies soon as a 5th wife. I was also told that catching Precious in bed with a man triggered all.

Quote:BREAKING in my #FFKCase This is the woman who may be Chief Fani-Kayode's 5th wife named Halima Yusuf a Fulani lady. She reportedly comforted him and kept him going for the last one year after he caught Precious in bed with another man. 3rd wife Regina has to approve her.

https://mobile.twitter.com/KemiOlunloyo/status/1309132006568198148

"I Am Having A Serious Depression" - Veteran Singer, Baba Fryo, Cries Out For Help

Veteran singer, Friday Igwe popularly known as Baba Fryo, has taken to social media to cry out for help as he battles depression.

IgbereTV reports that the veteran singer took to his Instagram page on Saturday September 26, to appeal to the Rivers, Delta, and Lagos state governments to come to his aid.

He wrote on his Instagram page:

Quote:''I'M HAVING A SERIOUS DEPRESSION
#IGWEHFAMILY #FRIENDS #GREATFANS #DELTASTATEGOVERMENT #LAGOSSTATEMENT #RIVERSTATEGOVERMENT
#SAVEME''.

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https://igberetvnews.com/1365974/serious-depression-veteran-singer-baba-fryo-cries-help/

Quote:By Abankula with Habibu Harisu

A stampede for the monetary gift doled out by Governor Aminu Tambuwal in Sokoto on Friday has led to tragedy after a policeman shot dead one person.

The policeman also injured three others.

The shooter, a police sergeant, identified as Bello Garba, was promptly arrested by the Sokoto Police Command.

His victims have also been identified.

Bello killed 25-year-old Aminu Abdulrahman and injured Junaidu Abba, Babangida Muhammad and Awaisu Alti, during the incident at Sultan Bello Jumu’at mosque, in Sokoto..
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The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Muhammad Sadiq, said all the victims were evacuated to Specialist Hospital Sokoto.

The injured will be treated, while an autopsy will be carried out on the dead.

Sadiq said victims were said to be sharing money doled out by Gov. Aminu Tambuwal after the Juma’at prayers to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary.

Sadiq said that the Sergeant, of Counter Terrorism Unit Base 18 Gusau, was attached to Government House Sokoto.

He said that “the policeman unprofessionally fired without reasonable justification at that material time.”

”The Sokoto State Police Command condemns in its entirety the unwarranted, uncivil and unprofessional conduct of a Police Sergeant on special duty in the state.

”Commissioner of Police. Mr Sani Kaoje had ordered the detention and trial of the erring officer and charged the state Criminal Investigation Department to speed up investigation and come up with objective findings,” Sadiq said.

He added that the commissioner also charged all officers and men of the Command to deploy professional acumen, including psychological capacity to enhance the safety of the people, and not to resort to using arms against the populace.

”The incident occurred at about 2:30pm, shortly after the special Juma’at prayers offered in commemoration of Nigeria’s forthcoming 60th independence anniversary at Sultan Bello Juma’at Mosque.

”The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal while magnanimously giving out gifts to the needy, a brief distribution which gave birth to an upsurge in would-be beneficiaries.

“However, in an unconventional effort to control the crowd after the departure of the governor the policeman fired the shot,” Sadiq added.

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Bandits kill Army colonel, two soldiers in Katsina







A Nigerian Army colonel, M.Z Manu and two soldiers have been killed by bandits in Unguwar Doka Village under Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

It was gathered that the bandits, armed with AK-47 rifles invaded the villages on Thursday night and started shooting indiscriminately. In the process, the gallant officer, soldiers and some civilians were killed.

The acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. General Benard Onyeuko, who confirmed the incident in a statement issued to journalists at the Special Army Super Camp IV Faskari, said troops of Operation Sahel Sanity responded to a distress call on September 24, 2020 that bandits attacked Unguwar Doka Village and swiftly mobilised to the area where they cleared the bandits.

During the encounter, troops neutralised 21 bandits while others escaped with gunshot into the forest as evident by the trails of blood along the criminals’ escape route.
 
The statement disclosed that the soldiers rescued three kidnapped victims, including an eight-month-old baby who had been in captivity for more than 23 days and recovered one AK-47 and three motorcycles from the fleeing hoodlums.
 
"Regrettably, resulting from the encounter with the bandits, one gallant officer and two soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice while two other soldiers were wounded in action and are currently receiving medical treatment in a military medical facility and responding positively," said Onyeuko.

“The fearless troops have continued to pursue the bandits into the forest and dominating the general areas with aggressive fighting patrols to deny them any respite." he added.
 
Meanwhile, the burial activities of Colonel Manu will hold today at army HQ, Zaria, Kaduna state.
 

 
 
 
 
 

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Four men found dead in one-room apartment in Abraka after eating noodles







The decomposing bodies of four men were reportedly discovered in a one-room apartment in Abraka, a University town in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday morning, September 24.
 
It was gathered that the deceased had eaten noodles the previous night. Two others who also eat  the meal are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
 
Spokesman of the command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, who confirmed the incident said that the victims were not students of the state university.

"It’ s not a hostel room but a private apartment. They are not students . According to the caretaker, the room was rented to one person but at times , he brought seven or nine people to stay there. But in this particular case, there were seven in the room," Onovwakpoya said.
 
"It was the vigilantes who called the attention of the police. Residents of the compound called the vigilantes that an offensive odour was coming out of a room.


But by the time they got there with the police, they found out that four people were dead, two unconscious and one was conscious .They were rushed to Eku Specialist Hospital. Doctors confirmed four of the boys dead while two are still receiving medical treatment." he added.

I and 119 volunteers will serve the jail sentence — Auschwitz Memorial Director writes Buhari over 13-year-old boy sentenced to 10 years in prison for blasphemy in Kano







Piotr Cywinski, director of Auschwitz Memorial in Poland has written a letter addressed to President Buhari over the 10 year jail sentence handed to 13-year-old Umar Farouq over blasphemy in Kano. 
 
Recall LIB reported that the teenager was handed the jail sentence for “using disparaging language on Allah” during a disagreement with his friend.
 
However Cywinski, a foreign activist, in the letter dated September 25 sought for pardon for Farouq, and further stated that he and 119 volunteers would serve a month in a Nigerian prison on Farouq’s behalf if President Buhari is unable to secure the pardon. 
 
The letter read; 
 

Quote:“I permit myself to write to you personally about a young boy named Omar Farouq, who was convicted recently in a Sharia court in Kano State in north-west Nigeria after being accused of blasphemy used during an argument with a friend,” he said.


“I wish to request the pardon of this 13 year old boy. Regardless of what he said, he cannot be treated as fully aware and responsible, given his age.


“If it turns out that the words of this child absolutely require 120 months of imprisonment, and even you are not able to change that, I suggest that in place of the child, 120 adult volunteers from all over the world, gathered by us myself personally among them should each serve a month in a Nigerian prison.


“In total, the price for the child’s transgression will be the same, and we will all avoid the worst.


“If you agree to grant clemency, or to the above proposal in lieu of punishment, I will make an attempt to provide financial help for the boy’s proper education. This way, instead of a destroyed young man, Nigeria will gain an aware and educated young citizen.


“You will undoubtedly agree with the statement that human rights begin with the rights of the child. I kindly ask you to consider my proposal favorably.”

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Body positivity activist, Abby Zeus goes completely naked in new X-rated photo (+18)








Body positivity activist and the founder of The Boob Movement, Abby Zeus, took to Instagram to share this X-rated photo of herself posing completely naked for her followers. 
 
See full photo below. 
 

 

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Don’t join nationwide strike - FG warns civil servants







Workers under the federal civil service have been asked not to join the planned strike by labour unions across the country scheduled to begin on Monday September 28. 
 
Folasade Yemi-Esan, head of civil service of the federation in a statement released late on Friday September 25 stated that the workers cannot embark on the industrial action because there is a court injunction restraining them from doing so.
 
She added that the federal government is in talks with the labour unions towards ensuring that all agitations by the workers are resolved.
 
The statement read; 
 

Quote:“Sequel to the call by the Labour Unions for workers to embark on industrial action from Monday, 28th September, 2020, the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) wishes to inform all public servants that the Federal Government team is currently engaging with the Labour Unions with a view to resolving all contentious issues and avert the planned industrial action. 


“Furthermore, it is important to note that there is a court injunction granted by the National Industrial Court (Suit No. NICN/ABJ/253/2020) on 24th September, 2020, restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria from embarking on any form of industrial action pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice.


“Accordingly, all officers on Grade Level 12 and above and those on essential services are hereby strongly advised to be at work to perform their official duties.”

Frustrated graduate from Katsina reportedly sets all his certificates ablaze due to inability to secure a job







A young graduate from Katsina state identified as Usman Abubakar has reportedly burnt all his certificates including National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) University degree, WAEC. 
 
According to reports on various Hausa Facebook pages, the frustrated young man tore all the certiicates and set them ablaze because he was unable to secure a job since graduation.
 


 
 
 
 

Shehu Sani reacts as Boko Haram attacks Borno Gov’s convoy, kills policemen, soldiers


 
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 September 26, 2020


Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani has condemned the attack on Governor of Borno State’s convoy by Boko Haram.


DAILY POST reported that the governor’s convoy was ambushed shortly after leaving Monguno by suspected Boko Haram fighters at Kekano village.

According to reports, 12 policemen, 13 civilians and 5 soldiers were confirmed dead from the attack.
The incident occurred around 2pm while the convoy was heading to Baga town ahead of government’s plan to return internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Maiduguri to Baga


The terrorists also seized and carted away one police armoured car, one gun truck belonging to the military and six government vehicles.


Reacting to the attack, Sani advised Gov. Zulum to exercise great caution in areas still under control by Boko Haram and be well protected.


He condoled with the families of security agents who died in the process.

Sani on his Twitter page wrote: “The attacks on the convoy of Governor Zulum by the Insurgents again is condemnable.


“The Governor must be well protected. In view of this, he should exercise greater caution in areas still controlled by the terror group.


“My condolences to the families of the policemen lost.”

NLC to go ahead with Monday protest despite court order







The Nigeria Labour Congress has insisted on going ahead with its planned mass action scheduled for Monday September 28, despite a fresh court order obtained by the Federal Government on Friday September 25, barring them and the Trade Union Congress from embarking on their planned strike. 
 
The organized labour's General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja in a communique addressed to its members told them to come out in large numbers to protest against the increased fuel price and electricity tarrif. 
 
All National Leadership of affiliates in Abuja were directed to mobile at least 2000 of their members to Unity Fountain, Abuja for the mass rally which takes off at 7am.
 
Affiliates are also expected to mobilise the same number of members to the NLC Sub-Secretariat, 29, Olajuwon Street, Yaba, Lagos, which is the take-off point for the Lagos action at 7am also.
 
It is also expected that all Presidents and General Secretaries will lead and identify with their members at the take-off point.

Quote:Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has faulted those referring to him as a “Supreme Court Governor”, saying that they are ignorant.

He spoke on Channels Television’s Hard Copy programme monitored by our correspondent on Friday.
The governor explained that he emerged through a legitimate means, adding that he was not the first to be favoured by a Supreme Court judgement.

Asked how he feels when people call him a Supreme Court governor, Uzodinma said, “It is the height of ignorance because they don’t know what they are saying. There is a reason for the Supreme Court. In the doctrine and principle of democracy, the law expected that there would be grievances and malpractices in the electoral process.

“When this happens, the only legitimate right you have is to seek redress at the court. And of course, the court determines. Remember that this is not the first time, so many elections had held where the candidates went to court and they got justice. So, why will mine be different?

“Human beings voted and the votes were not counted. I went to the Supreme Court and INEC was unable to explain why they did not enter the result. It was a simple judgment. The Supreme Court said INEC was wrong.”

The apex court had, on January 14, removed Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party on the ground that he did not score the lawful majority votes in the Imo governorship race.

The court said it arrived at that decision after adding votes scored by Uzodinma in 388 polling units, which showed that he won the race.

It subsequently declared Uzodinma the winner of the election and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to give him a Certificate of Return as elected Imo governor.

Ihedioha, however, returned to the Supreme Court with a view to seeking a review of the judgement that removed him from office but failed.

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Jackie Appiah is allegedly pregnant for the Liberian President – Reports

The new-look of Jackie Appiah on social media has raised eyebrows. People have started their personal assessment on her and have come to the conclusion that the actress is pregnant.

It has become the talk of the town following photos she took at Adonko Next Level Virtual Launch that came off September 21st at Holiday Inn, Accra.

Check out the Jackie Appiah’s new photos that suggests she’s pregnant;

Though we can’t just conclude of her pregnancy because pictures can decieve, social media ‘doctors’ very good at their job says she’s expecting a baby soon.

If this is anything to jump onto, who is the man who got her pregnant? – a question everybody is asking.

A new report by a blogger, Aba The Great suggests that the beautiful and classy actress is allegedly pregnant for George Oppong Weah, the incumbent Liberian President.

George Manneh Oppong Weah is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer currently serving as the 25th President of Liberia, in office since 2018.

We don’t know how true this is but it’s an allegation by an investigative journalist who might have proof.

It may be that her allegation might be as a result of a photo of the Jackie Appiah in a pose which she shared on her Instagram page some time ago to congratulate George Weah for winning as President of Liberia in 2018.

Meanwhile Jackie Appiah has not reacted to this.

Aba The Great captioning the post she shared on Instagram wrote; “Liberian first lady Jackie Appiah is soo pregnant”. Check the post below;

In other news, the award-winning actress shook social media after she flaunted her expensive Maserati car last Monday at the Adonko Next Level Virtual program.

Jackie acquired the car in 2018 where she took to social media to share a photo of herself with the car with a caption that reads: “IN ALL THINGS, BE GRATEFUL. WORK HARD AND PLAY HARD. ?MASARATI” SHE CAPTIONED HER SLAYING SHOT.”

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2023: Campaign Poster Peter Obi For President, Kwankwaso For VP Emerges

Campaign poster of Peter Obi, former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, vice presidential candidate, has surfaced online.

The campaign poster circulating on social media has Obi running for president while Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor is his running mate.

Both Obi and Kwankwaso are running for presidency on the PDP platform in 2023.

Solgan on the campaign poster reads: “For equity and fairness 2023.”

Meanwhile, the former Anambra State governor is yet to react to the poster currently trending on social media.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2020/09/25/2023-campaign-poster-peter-obi-for-president-kwankwaso-for-vp-emerges-photo/

It no longer news news that Akwa ibom state clocked 33 on the 23 Sept. 2020.

The activities to mark the occasion by the state government though limited by COVID - 19, included:
1) presentation and passing to law the official akwa ibom state
a). FLAG
B). EMBLEM
C). CREED
D). COAT OF arms.

2) commissioning of the official building for the Akwa ibom state council of traditional chiefs.

3) commissioning of the renovated and remodeled Immanuel General Hospital Eket LGA.


4) commissioning of the remodelled and and renovated General hospital awa , onna LGA

Both general hospital has been approved by the medical and dental council of Nigeria for the training of medical house officers .

And both hospitals are fully digitized which means you dont need a card in this digitized hospital as they have electronic information captured that can transmit and medical information with other digitized hospital at home and Abroad.

This two hospital are number 7th and 8th digitized hospital in the state.
The governor's has a target of 12 such hospital in the state.before the end of his tenure

Ikot ekpene and ikot okoro are currently being renovated and will be fully digitized and opened Q1 2021.

5).commissioning of Local government roads and river jetty.





Akwa ibom state traditional rulers council building Uyo





























Gov. Udom cutting the tape.



General hospital Awa. Onna LGA.






Inside General hospital awa. Onna LGA






Theater and wards at the general hospital Onna LGA.









Some roads commissioned by the governor in Eket and onna LGAs.






Roads commissioned by governor udom Emmanuel to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of Akwa ibom state.





Akwa ibom state flag flying in front of the traditional rulers council building in Uyo.

And the state coat of Arms.



 

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES 


SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER.



THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF YOUR DIVINE ESSENCE


Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4).


We’re in a very special dispensation in God’s Kingdom. Through the knowledge of the Word, we’re guided by the Spirit to walk in accordance with His plan and timing.

Many don’t understand the Spirit’s language in the verse above when it says, “Ye are of God…”; it means you hail from God; you’re born of Him. This is what makes the Christian a divine being, and not a mere human person. Hallelujah!

This is where some have missed it; their lack of consciousness of who they really are in Christ. The Apostle John, addressing this, said in 1 John 5:13, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life….” God wants you to have the conscious, active knowledge that His life is in you. You’re a divine life-carrier; a God-conveyor.


Referring to the Lord Jesus, the Bible says “…in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him…” (Colossians 2:9-10). Notice the expression, “And ye are complete in Him….” This means all of divinity resides in you as it does Jesus. No wonder Peter calls us “Associates of the God-kind”; partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).


You’re filled or replete with God. That’s what it means to be “complete in Him”; nothing else needs to be in you to make you divine. This is why sickness, disease and infirmity can’t be a part of your life. If you’d meditate on the God-life in you, you’d never be sick another day of your life.


You were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God (John 1:13). The same life that makes it impossible for God to get sick, be defeated or have anything “happen” to Him is what you have in you. Your consciousness of this reality will make you eternally triumphant and walk in dominion every day of your life. Glory to God!



CONFESSION

Blessed be God! I have and walk in the consciousness of my divine essence; I walk in dominion over sickness, disease, death and the elements of this world. Christ in me is greater than all; and I celebrate my oneness with the Lord, today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


FURTHER STUDY

2 Peter 1:4; John 5:26; 1 John 5:11-13

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Ephesians 3:1-21 & Isaiah 19-22


2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
2 Timothy 2:1-10 & Jeremiah 44










#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN 


I affirm that the Father has granted me supernatural insight, wisdom, and knowledge; I deal and speak wisely always.


 I have access to the throne room of grace; thus, I am connected to the unsearchable riches of the kingdom. My mind is blessed; I have extraordinary amplitude of comprehension, and every information for a glorious life is accessible to me because God has given me wisdom, knowledge, and joy. I am a success and a wonder to my world. Hallelujah!

My abilities are limitless; I’m positioned by the Spirit for success, greatness, and glory. God’s Word is in my heart and in my mouth today, producing righteousness in and through me. 


I am continually filled with the Spirit, in wisdom, sound judgment, knowledge, glory, and dominion! No barrier can stand in my path. 


There’re no impossibilities or limitations to me; I am full of might and power by the Spirit of the Lord, for works of righteousness. I am an associate of the God-kind; a participator in the divine experience, walking in newness of life, and in the light of my righteousness in Christ. Hallelujah! 


Christ has taken up His abode in my spirit, and I’ve become His living tabernacle, and operational centre. Daily, I live the Christ-life and unveil His character, glory, wisdom, grace, and righteousness. 


Through me, His beauty and perfections are revealed in my world, in an ever-increasing measure through the ability of the Holy Spirit at work in me. Glory to God. Hallelujah!






God bless you

I have vision of new Nigeria – Obasanjo


 
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 September 25, 2020



Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has assured Nigerians of a better country.

Obasanjo said he could see a new vision and observed Nigerians having a new understanding of the nation.
The former President said this at 94th birthday of Pa Rueben Fasoranti, the Afenifere leader held in Akure, Ondo State capital on Friday where his (Faaorant) autobiography entitled “My Life, My Legacy (Service with Integrity and Excellence) was also unveiled.


Pa Fasoranti had earlier expressed concern over the state of the country emphasizing that the issue of insecurity has continued to rear its ugly head in the country.

But speaking, Obasanjo said, “Baba, I feel your sense of frustration. That you are saying this is not the Nigeria of my dream, the Nigeria I laboured for all my life or a seemingly hopeless Nigeria.


“I want to assure you that I have a vision of a new Nigeria. I see a new understanding among Nigerians. New awareness among Nigerians, new realization among Nigerians.

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“As long as there is life, there is no end to working for Nigeria. We have nothing else to do except to follow your examples.

“When the time comes, my prayer is that you will see Nigeria of your dream that you have laboured for, the Nigeria our founding fathers wished for.


“Not Nigeria without development and a nation without security. In your lifetime we will have Nigeria of your dream.”

Boko Haram: Terrorists kill 12 policemen, 5 soldiers, others in ambush


 
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 September 26, 2020

Members of the Boko Haram terrorists’ group on Friday attacked a convoy of theSthe Borno state government officials along Monguno, Baga road, killing 12 police men, 13 civilians and 5 soldiers.


The incident happened around 2pm while the convoy was heading to Baga town ahead of the government’s plan to return internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Maiduguri to Baga.

According to the details obtained by DAILY POST, the terrorists also seized and carted away one Police APC, one gun truck belonging to the military and six government vehicles.


A source who earlier reported the attack said, “There is an ongoing fierce fire exchange between Boko Haram terrorists and the Nigerian soldiers at the Baga area.


“The government convoy that left Mongonu to Baga was attacked by BHT, but the military, both air and land support are engaging them.”

The convoy left Maiduguri for Monguno on Thursday to proceed to Baga, where the governor was expected to join them.


However, they were ambushed shortly after leaving Monguno by suspected Boko Haram fighters at Kekano village.

Guber poll: Ondo is not Rivers – Akeredolu tells Wike


 
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 September 25, 2020



The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has lashed out at his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike of his allegations ahead of the forthcoming polls in Ondo State.


While urging Wike to exercise caution over his utterances, Akeredolu said that Ondo State is not Rivers where he can lord over anyone.


According to Akeredolu, who spoke through his Commissioner for Information, Donald Ojogo, said the scheme by Wike to assume the role of godfather ahead of the poll will be resisted by the people of Ondo State.

On Friday, during a breakfast programme on Channels Television, Wike had alleged that following the victorious outing of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Edo State, there is enormous pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the All Progressives Congress (APC) wins at all cost during the October 10 polls.


While emphasizing the Wike’s “imperialistic approach is most unfortunate and very unbecoming,” Akeredolu said tactics cannot work in Ondo State.

Akeredolu said “In all aspects, Governor Wike deserves respect not just as governor but as a critical stakeholder in the Democratic journey. He has his inalienable rights as a citizen to express his mind and make comments about whatever he feels strongly about.

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“However, what amuses us is his imperious attitude and recourse to spurious allegations just because of an election. He should know that the people of the state, who have a history of rejecting external influence and domination, will resist his attempt to play the role of a godfather in Ondo state. Ondo is not Rivers.

“The man ought to know that utterances of public office holders must be measured and their delivery ought to be in line with the mood of the people. The people of the state will resist Wike here even if he had roared elsewhere successfully. For emphasis, his imperialistic approach is most unfortunate and very unbecoming.”

Argentine lawmaker goes viral for sucking a woman's breasts during virtual congressional session (+18 video)







A politician in Argentina has gone viral online after he was caught sucking a woman's breasts during a virtual congressional session with his fellow lawmakers on Thursday September 24. 
 
Juan Emilio Ameri, who represents the northern province of Salta, was seen by his colleagues and members of the public committing the lewd act as they carried out a special meeting about the country's budget via Zoom.
 
In the footage, the father of three can be seen sitting down in front of a webcam with a woman on his lap. As another politician addresses his colleagues, Mr Ameri then puts his face to the woman’s chest, before pulling down her top to kiss her breast. Watch the video here.
 
Ameri was suspended immediately for committing the lewd act which was seen by his fellow MPs and the viewers at home.
 

 
Following his suspension, Mr. Ameri said the woman was his partner and that he thought at the time he was not connected to the meeting.
 
“I’m very ashamed, very bad,” Mr Ameri said, according to the [i]Buenos Aires Times. “Here, throughout the interior of the country, the [internet] connection is very bad.”[/i]
 
Mr. Ameri also explained that he gave his partner “a kiss” because 10 days ago she underwent breast implant surgery.
 
 
 

Lagos residents arrested for open defecation (photos)







The Lagos state Ministry of Environment & Water Resources has arrested some residents of the state for open defecation. 
 
Some of the culprits were arrested while openly defecating on Carter Bridge and Ilubirin, Lagos Island in contravention of Sanitation laws on Friday September 25.
 
A tweet shared on the Ministry's page read; 
 

Quote:Viewers discretion strongly advised.
Operatives of Anti-defecation unit of Lagos State Ministry of Environment&Water Resources apprehending some residents openly defecating on Carter Bridge and Ilubirin, Lagos Island in contravention of Sanitation laws on Friday.

Quote:The Nigeria Labour Congress on Friday insisted that it will go on with its planned mass action scheduled for Monday, September 28.

In a communique by its General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NLC asked its members across the nation to come out in large numbers to protest the increase in fuel and electricity prices.

The order was given despite a fresh court order obtained by the Federal Government, barring the NLC and the Trade Union Congress from embarking on their planned strike scheduled to commence on Monday.

In the statement by Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC asked all National Leadership of affiliates in Abuja to mobile at least 2000 of their members to Unity Fountain, Abuja for the mass rally which takes off at 7am.

Also, affiliates are expected to mobilise the same number of members to the NLC Sub-Secretariat, 29, Olajuwon Street, Yaba, Lagos, which is the take-off point for the Lagos action at 7am also.

The NLC Secretary also noted that all Presidents and General Secretaries are expected to lead and identify with their members at the take-off point.

Reverse fuel, electricity price, or?
Earlier in September, Organised Labour threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the Federal Government refuses to reverse the recent increases in fuel and electricity tariff.

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Ayuba Wabba while making the announcement in Abuja said the NLC’s central working committee (CWC) has resolved to issue a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse the increase.

He said workers and Nigerians are disappointed that the government decided to increase both the price of fuel and electricity tariff at a time “other countries across the world are giving palliatives to their citizens to cushion the effect of COVID-19.”

“NLC central committee will also mobilise its members, civic society allies, and other social partners to resist this policy because it has driven many into poverty,” Wabba added.

Ahead of the threat by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to resort to industrial action, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) held an emergency meeting of all the governors.

213 New COVID-19 Cases, 508 Discharged And 2 Deaths On September 25

Quote:213 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria;
Lagos-51
Plateau-51
FCT-29
Rivers-18
Ondo-12
Oyo-9
Osun-8
Gombe-7
Ogun-7
Kaduna-5
Enugu-4
Edo-3
Jigawa-3
Kano-3
Benue-1
Delta-1
Sokoto-1

Quote:Highlights
On the 25th of September 2020, 213 new confirmed cases and 2 deaths were recorded in Nigeria

Till date, 58062 cases have been confirmed, 49606 cases have been discharged and 1103 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory

The 213 new cases are reported from 17 states- Lagos (51), Plateau (51), FCT (29), Rivers (18), Ondo (12), Oyo (9), Osun ( 8 ), Gombe (7), Ogun (7), Kaduna (5), Enugu (4), Edo (3), Jigawa (3), Kano (3), Benue (1), Delta (1), Sokoto (1)

A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 3, continues to coordinate the national response activities

Quote:September 24 https://www.nairaland.com/6141287/covid-19-update-september-24-2020

Man stabs his 20-year-old sister to death during an argument








A man has been arrested in Uganda after he allegedly stabbed his 20-year-old sister to death during an argument.
 
It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday, September 24, at Nakulaye Zone 5, a Kampala city suburb in Lubaga Municipality.
 
The Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, who confirmed the incident, identified the suspect as Ashim Kyomuhendo, 28,.
 
Owoyesigyire said Kyomuhendo allegedly stabbed and killed his sister Aminah Namara, during an argument at around 4am, on Thursday morning. It is purported that Namara visited her brother a month ago and they have been staying together at his home.
 
"Our officers have conveyed the body of the deceased to the City Mortuary in Mulago for a postmortem as we continue with further investigations to ascertain the exact cause of the murder," Owoyesigyire said.
 
According to one of the eyewitnesses, Kyomuhendo picked a knife and stabbed his sister in the chest, and in the neck before he fled to his friend's home in Kasubi-Nabulagala. 
 
"The two engaged in a serious verbal exchange. Out of blue Kyomuhendo charged when the sister insulted him to the extent of reminding him of his past which compelled him to stab her two times, in attempt to stop her from spilling more secrets about him," the eyewitness said.
 
Police have also arrested Harriet Komuntale, a wife to the suspect to aid in the investigations. She is detained at Nakulabye Police station.

 

FG secures fresh court order stopping planned strike by NLC and TUC over hike in petrol and electricity tarrif







The Federal Government has secured a fresh injunction barring the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from embarking on a planned strike scheduled to begin on Monday, September 28.
 
Justice Ibrahim Galadima of the National Industrial Court issued the order in Abuja in an ex parte application by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation.
 
Recall that on Thursday, September 24, Justice Galadima also issued the same restraining ex parte order for Peace and Unity Ambassadors Association.
 
The NLC and TUC last week threatened to embark on an indefinite strike beginning from next week Monday if the Federal government fails to reverse the recent increase in electricity tariff and petrol pump price.
 
 
 

21-year-old nursing mother's breast begins to decay allegedly after she was bitten by her uncle







A nursing mother of twins is in agony as one of her breasts is decaying allegedly after she was bitten by a man.
 
The 21-year-old woman named Precious from Nkanu East in Enugu state was reportedly bitten on her breast by her paternal uncle named Joseph Onu after he attacked her when she was on her way to a nearby store.
 
The incident reportedly happened on September 11 in their hometown. Since then, the wound has refused to heal and the skin around her breast has turned purple and is now decaying.
 
To make matters worse, the smell oozing from her breast has made breastfeeding her 9-month-old twins impossible.
 
It was alleged that the uncle who attacked her boasted that nothing will be done to him and he has been walking free.
 
Read tweets narrating the incident below.
 

Governors warn Labour against embarking on strike


 
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 September 25, 2020



The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has advised organised labour against embarking on industrial action.


The warning was contained in a communiqué issued by the NGF Vice-Chairman and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, on Friday.


Tambuwal explained that any plan to down tools, will worsen the already deteriorating economic situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“On the call for national strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Forum believes that the labour unions should exercise caution on the call for strike action, noting that any strike action will worsen the currently deteriorating economic situation of the country brought by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the communiqué partly read.

“While expressing concern over the call for national strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Forum members suggested the provision of a cushioning arrangement to ameliorate the effect of subsidy removal.”

The meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour over the hike in fuel price and electricity tariff has been postponed until Monday, September 28.


Labour unions had fixed the same day to commence a nationwide strike.

Quote:Four aviation unions have backed the Organised Labour nationwide strike expected to commence on Monday.

The unions asked their members to withdraw services from all aerodromes nationwide indefinitely.

With this, airspace may not be open for operations from Monday.

This was confirmed to The PUNCH by the General Secretary of the National Union of Aviation Employees, Aba Ocheme.

He said, “Sure. Airports will not operate from Monday.”

The four aviation unions joining the strike are the National Union of Air Transport Employees, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals.

A statement from the unions on Friday read, “As you are aware, the NLC and TUC have declared indefinite nationwide strike action with effect from Monday, September 28, 2020.

“Our unions as above named are in full support of the strike action.

“As such all workers in the aviation sector are hereby directed to withdraw their services at all aerodromes nationwide as from 00hrs of 28th September 2020 until otherwise communicated by the NLC/TUC or our unions. All workers shall comply.”

https://punchng.com/breaking-airspace-to-be-shut-as-aviation-unions-back-labour-strike/?amp=1&utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&__twitter_impression=true

Music producer, Superwozzy was arrested with charms and Indian hemp - Lagos police reacts to harassment allegation (video)







The Lagos state police command has reacted to allegation of some of its operatives harassing music producer, Superwozzy and his friends. 
 
The police debunked the allegation of excessive use of power and attempted extortion, and further urged the general public to regard the video as mischievous, baseless and an attempt to paint the police black as the police recovered Indian hemp and charms from the suspects. 
 
Narrating what happened, the Lagos state police said in a statement by its spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi; 
 

Quote:The Lagos State Police command has come across a trending video alleging the police attached to Ogudu Area command of Lagos State of harassment, excessive use of power and attempted extortion, released by some young men today, Friday, 25th September, 2020.

The Command wishes to debunk the allegations and urge the general public to regard the video as mischievous, baseless and an attempt to paint the police black.

To set the record straight, on Friday 25/9/2020 at about 9.30am, a team of Anti-Crime patrol from Area H, Ogudu, intercepted a Chevrolet saloon car with Reg. No SMK 436 DE, with three occupants, on Ogudu Expressway, Lagos State. The glasses, front and back, of the vehicle are fully tinted which aroused the suspicion of the patrol team; and efforts to get the occupants identified was rebuffed, as they refused to come down or wind down the side glasses of the car.

In a bid to detect and identify the occupants of the vehicle for security reasons, coupled with the Police's experience on criminals' modus operandi, the patrol team called for reinforcement and eventually, the three occupants were arrested and the vehicle towed to the station at Ogudu. The occupants were identified as (1) Okoh miracle,m,18 year old (2) Awodoyin Mayokun, m, 24 year old, and (3) Shonaike Adebola, m, age 20 years.

During the search on them and the car, the police recovered a wrap of weed suspected to be Indian hemp and some charms.

The Commissioner of Police has, however, ordered for thorough investigation of the incident, while appealing to Lagosians, particularly, the youths, to always respect the law and surrender for check at the instance of the police.

He also reiterated that in as much as the police will uphold the rule of law, protect human rights and dignity, it will not condone dissemination or spreading of fake, unfounded or malicious news to malign the image of the Nigeria Police or create security threats in the state. 

A man was beaten up by mob in Abaji Area Council of Abuja after he was allegedly caught with a vehicle loaded with stolen goats, NaijaCover Reports.

From The Information Gathered By NAIJACOVER, The incident happened on Thursday morning, September 24.

According to an eyewitness Who Notify NAIJACOVER News Crew, who posted the Photos on Facebook, The Suspect confessed to have stolen the goats from Kogi State.

See The Photos As Obtained By NAIJACOVER Below:

Source: NAIJA COVER BLOG






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Amosun fires back at Abiodun over Ogun workers entitlements

 
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 September 25, 2020



The immediate past Governor of Ogun State, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun has fired back Governor Dapo Abiodun over claims that he left behind a sum of N106.9 billion as unpaid workers gratuities, leave bonuses, contributory pension and promotion arrears, DAILY POST reports.


Amosun, in a statement signed by the former Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, on Friday, said, since he left office, “we have consciously refrained from joining issues with the successor regime.

This he said, is despite the “misstatements of facts in respect of programs and projects” of the previous administration.


However, Adeoluwa said, “our conscious decisions to stay in our lane were violated last week during the well-publicized Ogun State worker’s strike.”


According to him, the Abiodun administration had sponsored an advertorial in the newspaper on September 18, accusing the Amosun administration of owing workers up to N106.9 billion before leaving office.

Setting the record straight, the former SSG said: “the total outstanding Gratuity to the State workers stood at ₦7,635,425,007.44 at the end of our administration on 29 May 2019.”


For local government and SUBEB workers, it was stated that “A total sum of ₦22.9B was the outstanding Gratuity” as against the “₦32.5B published. Leaving an overstated amount of ₦9.6B.”
For leave bonus, Adeoluwa mentioned that the liability was overstated by ₦1.6B; saying N9.6b was claimed as “against the actual outstanding liability of ₦7.6B.”

“We noticed also that the amount of ₦46.5 Billion published as the outstanding Contributory Pension liabilities was overstated by ₦5.1 Billion. As the total liabilities stood at ₦41.4 Billion (State – ₦20.03B, LG & SUBEB – ₦21.37B). Respectfully, we cannot, therefore, be held responsible for the outstanding debts of ₦41.4B attributed to us,” he said.


Speaking further, the legal practitioner said, “We wish to place on record that we made full disclosure of our financial status and deliberately included that of SUBEB and LGAs.”

He said the Gbenga Daniel administration only declared liabilities of ₦49.23B, excluding outstanding amounts owed to the other tiers of government (the Local Government).


He noted that without attaining a financial break-even point in the state IGR, the State will continue to lag behind in development, stressing that the financial break-even point for the State will be, if and when the State attains the IGR figure of at least ₦12.5 Billion.


He recalled how the Amosun government increased the “IGR from a paltry ₦700 million monthly that we met upon assumption in May 2011, to about ₦7 billion” monthly in May 2019.


“Let it be noted that our Administration did not start from ‘Ground Zero’ in terms of outstanding liabilities related to Ogun State workers – Salary, Emoluments and Allowances. Rather, with the help of God and the support of the good people of Ogun State, as well as our Administration’s commitment and resolve to leave Ogun State better than we met it, we are proud to say that we have been able to put our dear State on auto-drive, particularly in the area of improved IGR. The Ogun State we left behind can be likened to an Economic Volcano that is already erupting.

“From the Financial Outlook of the State, as contained in the Ogun State Development Plan (2017-2030), we were confident to predict that by the year 2022, the State’s IGR will be between ₦12 Billion to ₦14 Billion monthly, while a further projected figure put it at ₦20 Billion per month by the year 2025. This is no rocket science, but an outcome of a coordinated approach and well-articulated plan laid out by our Administration.

“In light of this, it is expected that any succeeding administration after us will continue with the Ogun Standard way of thinking out of the box in order to take our dear State to the highest pedestal, whose foundation had already been laid by our Administration and the Contributions and Efforts of those GIANTS that came before us,” the statement read in part.


DAILY POST reports that Adeoluwa appreciated the workers for calling off the strike, urging them to always take cognisance of the fact that the people of Ogun State will ultimately be the victims of such disagreement between Government and Labour.

BREAKING: Colonel, 2 soldiers die as Nigerian troops, bandits battle in Katsina


 
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 September 25, 2020



The Nigerian military has lost one senior military officer (reportedly a Colonel) and two soldiers.
Brigadier General Benard Onyeuko, Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, said this in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday.


He recalled that on Thursday, troops on a clearance operation against criminals across the North-West zone got information on bandits’ attack in Unguwar Doka village, Faskari LGA of Kastina State.


Onyeuko said the Operation SAHEL SANITY operatives responded swiftly and mobilized to the general area.

“They successfully cleared the village of the marauders to the admiration of the locals. During the encounter, troops successfully neutralized 21 bandits while others escaped with gunshot wounds into the forest as evident by the trails of blood along the criminals’ escape route.


“The gallant troops successfully rescued 3 kidnapped victims including an 8 months old baby who have been in the custody of the criminals for more than 23 days. During the exploitation phase of the operation, the gallant troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one AK 47 magazine and 3 Motorcycles from the fleeing bandits.


“Regrettably, resulting from the encounter with the bandits, one gallant officer and 2 soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice while 2 other soldiers were wounded in action and are currently receiving medical treatment in a military medical facility and responding positively.”


The statement added that troops have continued to pursue the bandits into the forest and dominate the general areas with aggressive fighting patrols to deny them any respite.


The military urged them not to rest on their oars until the region is completely rid of all criminal elements.

Onyeuko assured of the safety of lives and property and encouraged Nigerians to give timely and credible information.

Quote:*Disclaimer: Governor Kayode Fayemi, Other Purported 'Suspensions' a Nullity - APC*

The attention of the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to a purported and widely-reported "suspension" of the Governor of Ekiti State, H.E. Kayode Fayemi as well as an earlier reported "indefinite suspension" of some other party members in the state.

The actions are a nullity as the Party's National Secretariat is yet to receive communication from the state chapter on the purported "suspensions".

We strongly advise all members to adhere to our Party constitution.

Governor Kayode Fayemi remains the leader of the party in Ekiti State.
 
In line with the mandate of the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee and the President's admonition to party members to ensure and support ongoing amicable and rancour-free settlement of internal party disputes, we call on our esteemed party members and leaders in Ekiti State to be duly guided.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Architect Paul Omotosho-chaired APC Ekiti State Working Committee is the authentic, valid and duly recognised Executive as no factions or divisions exist in the State Chapter.

SIGNED:
*Yekini Nabena*
Deputy National Publicity Secretary APC

https://twitter.com/ynabena/status/1309486738591670275?s=19

#RevolutionNow organizers call for nationwide protest on October 1







The Coalition for Revolution (CORE), the organisers of the #RevolutionNow protest have called for a nationwide protest on October 1, Nigeria's Independence day. 
 
According to the protest organizers, the nationwide protest will be against poor governance in Nigeria as they will be demanding a reversal of “anti-people policies implemented by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.”
 
The statement read; 
 

Quote:“These harsh policies that have bored a burdensome hole into the pockets of the Nigerian people are coming at a time when citizens are recovering from the adverse effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, a global health crisis that was also mismanaged by the Buhari’s government further plunging already struggling citizens into deeper financial problems.


“It also comes at a time when there is an unprecedented dictatorial-style crackdown on free speech, dissent, activism, journalism and the right to associate and congregate peacefully and protest.


Amongst its demands, CORE clamoured for the reversal of the hike in the price of petrol from N148 to N151, an end to” “state-supervised and approved impunity under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari” and the sacking of all service chiefs in the country due to their “proven incompetence in finding a lasting solution to the Boko Haram insurgency which has claimed and is still claiming the life of Nigerians daily.”

Mali Coup: Rtd.Colonel Bah Ndaw sworn in as Mali transition president (photos)







Rtd. Colonel Bah Ndaw, has been sworn in to head a transitional government in Mali following a coup last month by the Malian military.
 
He was sworn in during a ceremony held in the capital Bamako today, September 25, 2020. 
 
The ceremony occurred with government officials dressed in military attires while senior judges, and foreign diplomats were also present.
 
         
 
A committee appointed by the military junta which seized power on August 18, after removing president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, selected Ndaw, a 70-year-old retired colonel, as interim president. 
 
Ndaw alongside Colonel Assimi Goita, who led the military junta, will now transitionally lead for a maximum of 18 months before organising national elections.
 

 
During the ceremony, Supreme Court Chief Prosecutor Boya Dembele said the challenges facing both men were “enormous”.
“It will truly require a reformulation of the state,” said the judge, dressed in red fur-lined robes.
 
The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) slapped sanctions on the poor country on August 20 after the coup but following the new interim government.

ECOWAS might reduce the sanctions according to former Nigerian president and ECOWAS mediator Goodluck Jonathan.
 
Last month’s coup followed weeks of mass protests against Keita.
There has also been increased jihadist activity and high levels of corruption in the country.

Quote:A former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the suspension of Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and ally, from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Igbere TV had on Friday broke the news of the suspension of Gov Fayemi by a faction of the Ekiti APC led by Senator Tony Adeniyi, over alleged anti-party activities.

The APC said the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo state” which saw the party losing out in the contest.

The party claimed that five days before the Edo election, Governor Fayemi hosted PDP big wig Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode in the government house in Ado-Ekiti and planned a coup against Edo APC.

"This is same Fani-Kayode who daily abuses President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, the APC as a party as well a vital section of our country. We have evidence of that meeting.

"Fani-Kayode specifically said he has gone on his tour as part of an effort between him and Fayemi to build a cross-party alliance and few hours after leaving Ekiti he fired a shot at Asiwaju Tinubu", APC alleged.

But reacting in a statement made available to Igbere TV, on Friday, Fani-Kayode said suspending Gov Fayemi from the APC over his visit to him in Ekiti was absurd.

"Governor Kayode Fayemi is a loyal member of the APC whilst I am in PDP. Accusing him of "anti-party activities" & attempting to suspend him from his party simply because I visited him to discuss national & SW issues is absurd.

"Is it "anti-party" to meet with a friend of over 30 years? Is it "anti-party" to try and find ways to enhance national unity and cohesion?

"Is it "anti-party" to apttempt to engender peace in our nation & to build bridges across regional, ethnic, religious and party lines? Is it "anti-party" to practice politics without bitterness?

"We must accept the fact that talking to those thet we do not agree with politically is something that ought to be encouraged. Politics is not war!", the ex-Aviation minister added.

https://igberetvnews.com/1365869/ex-minister-fani-kayode-kicks-apc-suspends-gov-fayemi-indefinitely/

***Attached screenshots showing FFK's tweets during his visit to Gov. Fayemi at the Ekiti State government house, Ado-Ekiti, early September.

Four youths killed as suspected Fulani militants attack local drinking joint in Plateau State







At least four youths have been confirmed dead and several others injured after an attack by suspected Fulani militants at a local drinking joint in Plateau State.
 
It was gathered that the attack occurred around 10PM on Thursday night, September 24, when some youths were hanging out at the parlour in Gwol village in K/Vom, Jos south Local Government Area of the state.
 
According to reports, the militants numbering about twenty stormed the joint and opened fire at random on the occupants, killing four on the spot while one sustained fatal injuries.
 
Eyewitnesses said the attack caused panic in the community, the inhabitants abandoned their houses and fled into the bush for safety, adding that the attackers also destroyed properties and farms before they left.
 
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Gabriel Ubah, who confirmed the attack said the command has commenced full investigations into the incident, adding that the State Commissioner of Police along with other operational Personnel of the Command have visited the scene.
 
Ubah said normalcy has been restored to the affected community while more security men have been drafted to the area to maintain law and order.


 

We paid N6m ransom each - Kidnapped FRSC officials accuse police spokesperson of lying







Six Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials who were recently released from their abductors have accused Nasarawa Police spokesman Ramham Nansel of lying about their release. 
 
Ramham had said that no ransom was paid for their release. He was quoted saying; 
 

Quote:"They were rescued by the security agencies comprising police and soldiers supported by vigilante groups and hunters."

Quote:“What the police are saying is a big lie, there is no element of truth in it, the kidnappers established contact with our relatives, the money was withdrawn in Nasarawa town.


“They instructed that only the driver should come with the money; when the driver brought the money, they kept us aside and counted it to ensure it was complete, but because it was getting dark, they did not finish and asked the driver to go with us while they also proceeded into the bush shooting in the air.”

Quote: “We paid ransom through our relatives before we were released; some paid N5m, others N6m.”

Reported By UDOKABESTLUV

A woman reportedly chopped off her niece's finger as punishment for an undisclosed offence in Onitsha, Anambra State, NaijaCover Reports.

Details about the incident As Obtained By NAIJACOVER News Crew, are still sketchy but the Facebook user who posted the photos on Wednesday, September 23, said that the 'devil woman' hails from Enugu State.

From The Information Reaching NAIJACOVER DESK Now, The lady has been arrested by the police for allegedly cutting off one of the fingers of her niece living with her in Onitsha.

According to reports Gathered By NAIJACOVER, the suspect, known for always assaulting the child for bad behavior.

However, the physical abuse took the drastic turn as she chopped off the girl’s finger because the victim failed to do some chores, NaijaCover Reports.

"U people should come and see Ekwensu Nwanyi ooooo An onitsha based Enugu state woman cuts off the finger of her niece living with her"

See What Facebook User Wrote As Obtained By NAIJACOVER Below:

Quote:U people should come and see Ekwensu Nwanyi ooooo ���

An onitsha based Enugu state woman cuts off the finger of her niece living with her���

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In Response To Garba Shehu’s Statement To The UK House of Lords and The Commonwealth Secretary-General


Open Letter To Baroness Cox, and Her Co-Signers

House of Lords,
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Dear Madam,

I write in reference to the statement given to the press by a spokesman of the Nigerian President, one Mr Garba Shehu, in which he disparaged your good selves, as well as Lt General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, a former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, and tried to pass off his boss, as a caring statesman who is trying his best to bring peace to Nigeria.

I would urge you not to give any credence to the statement by Mr Shehu, who is well known in Nigeria as an agent of disinformation.

For example, in trying to discredit General Danjuma, Mr Shehu stated as follows:

“He was last in a government position 17 years ago in 2003 (as Minister of Defence). At that time, religious and ethnic riots erupted in two states of the federation, (2001 and 2002). These were violently and ruthlessly put down by the military under his authority, leading to the loss of thousands of lives and the displacement of some further 50,000 persons. He is, therefore, not a natural source of pressure for good governance.”

If the above is true, then that same action disqualifies Mr Garba Shehu himself, because he was a spokesman for that very same government, which he now disparages. He held the position of Special Assistant on Media at the Presidency at that material time, before he was sacked and later arrested, for actions that undermined that government and Nigeria’s national security interests.

He has remained bitter since his sack and lacks the capacity to offer an unbiased appraisal of that government that he served until he was booted out.

Garba Shehu will say anything to please his paymasters, and I call your attention to a statement he made on August 22, 2017, wherein, to explain away the long absence of General Buhari from his office (which was later discovered to be due to ill health), Mr Shehu claimed that rats and other rodents had occupied the President’s office and he was staying away from his office as a result!

Mr Shehu is a propagandist whose words have little or no value.

In any case, in keeping with the legal maxim that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands, Mr Shehu, has also, by his admission, shown that “He is, therefore, not a natural source of pressure for good governance” being that he served with Mr Danjuma in the government of President Olusegun Obasanjo, that he now disparages.

Furthermore, Mr Garba Shehu said:

“Our government is made equally of Christian and Muslim cabinet members. Our Vice President is an evangelical pastor.”

This is a lie, and Mr Shehu is known for this type of behaviour, which is known as Taqiyya, a deliberate disinformation, for religious purposes.

It is not true that the government of General Muhammadu Buhari is “made equally of Christian and Muslim”.

Under General Muhammadu Buhari, the heads of the three arms of government, namely the Executive, Judiciary, Legislature, are Northern Muslim males. This has never before happened in the history of Nigeria, until Buhari rose to power.

In addition to this, the entire Nigerian military is effectively controlled by Northern Muslim males. For example, the Minister of Defence, and the heads of the Army, Airforce, Police, DMI, DSS, EFCC, NIA, NCS, NPS, and 90% of the headship of Nigeria’s security agencies are all Northern Muslim males.

This administration is very good at window dressing, and will cite General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, a Christian, who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff. Please be aware that this position is a desk position, with absolutely no real power. The powers are wielded the the National Security Adviser, the Minister of Defence, Chief of Army Staff, and others in actual command of troops. These are all, without exception, Northern Muslim males.

Mr Garba Shehu is a skilled misinformer. He lied when he said:

“When the government came to power, the terrorist group held and administered an area the size of Belgium. Now they hold none. The terrorists are hiding out amongst remote forests and across borders.”

This is not true. When General Buhari assumed power on May 29, 2015, Boko Haram had been defeated in Nigeria, which was why the 2015 elections held in every polling unit in Nigeria, including those in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states.

How could elections hold, if Boko Haram held the territories in which the elections were held? As a matter of fact, according to the Global Terrorism Index, Boko Haram is stronger today, than they were in 2015. You would be reminded that the GTI has no dog in this fight, and so have no reason to lie.

The truth, which Garba Shehu seeks to muddle up, is that General Buhari and his cronies have made comments and taken actions that show that they have sympathy for some of those responsible for the violence.

After emerging victorious in the 2015 election, General Buhari, at an event at the United States Institute for Peace, said on July 25, 2015, as follows:

“Constituents, for example, that gave me 97% cannot, in all honesty, be treated, on some issues, with constituencies that gave me 5%.”

He proved this, by sending thousands of soldiers to the areas where he got very little votes, to quash groups that were protesting peacefully, while treating groups in areas that he felt supported him with kid gloves.

For example, General Buhari sent only 300 policemen to stop the genocide against Christians in Southern Kaduna (where his crony, Governor El-Rufai, admitted paying killer herdsmen), and sent 30,000 policemen to Edo state, to help his crony, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, win elections.

Furthermore, on October 13, 2017, the President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim, said:

“You know, in my very first meeting with President Buhari he said specifically that he would like us to shift our focus to the northern region of Nigeria and we’ve done that. Now, it has been very difficult. The work there has been very difficult.”

What reason would the President of the World Bank have to lie against General Buhari?

So, in summary, I would urge the House of Lords, and the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, not to fall for the Taqiyya manipulations of Garba Shehu, a man with no sense of honour, who now attacks the government that he once served, just to please his current paymasters.

Should the current Nigerian government’s tenure end, and a new and opposing one emerges, characters, like Garba Shehu, would once again change their tunes.

Reno Omokri

#1 Bestselling author of Facts Versus Fiction: The True Story of the Jonathan Years. Avid traveller. Hollywood Magazine Film Festival Humanitarian of the Year, 2019.

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Quote:Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday met with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The governor however told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting that it would be immoral for him to return to the All Progressives Congress.


Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party beat Osagie Ize-Iyamu of Buhari’s All Progressives Congress and others to win the last Saturday’s governorship election in his state.

He had dumped the APC for the PDP when the ruling party disqualified him from participating in its primary election.

There have been concerns that having won the election on the platform of the PDP, he might return to the APC.

But the governor who met with the President alongside his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, said it would be immoral to do so.



Obaseki and Shuaibu were joined on what they called the “thank you visit” to Buhari by their spouses and some lawmakers from the state.

https://punchng.com/breaking-obaseki-visits-buhari-says-it-will-be-immoral-to-return-to-apc

Ogun Police rescue two suspected robbers in army uniform from angry mob







Two suspected fake soldiers who specialised in robbing and terrorising people were resued from being lynched by an angry mob in Sagamu, Ogun State.
 
It was gathered that the young men suddenly alighted from a sienna bus at Sabo Market, Sagamu and started beating up an elderly market woman and disrupting commercial activities in the market.
 
While they were causing havoc at the market, a serving soldier arrived at the scene and demanded the identity of the suspects. Instead of identifying themselves, they tried to flee the scene on  commercial motorcycles.
 
The suspects were caught and an angry mob descended on them before a team of policemen arrived the scene and rescued them. 
 
Spokesman of Ogun State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident on Thursday, September 24, said that the suspects, identified as Joseph Uzor and Obadeyi Quadr, were arrested on September 22 in Shagamu area of Ogun State, following a distress call received by the DPO Sakura division that four young men in Nigerian Army camouflage were causing chaos.
 
"Two pairs of Army camouflage uniform, two pairs of black boots, one camouflage vest, one camouflage faz cap, a phone and N10,800 were recovered from the suspects. They are strongly suspected to be part of the robbery syndicate who used to operate in military outfit along Shagamu-Benin Expressway some of who were recently apprehended," Oyeyemi said.
 
"Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation. He equally directed an investigation into their past activities before arraigning them before a court of competent jurisdiction.” he added.