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Breaking: Evans the Kidnapper sentenced to death by hanging

26Nov

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Breaking: Evans the Kidnapper sentenced to death by hanging

Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike known as Evans the kidnapper has been sentenced to death by a Lagos High Court on Thursday. At the sentencing by an Igbosere High Court in Lagos, Evans who was charged with kidnapping had pleaded not guilty. He was also charged for attempt to kidnap the chairman of the Young Shall Grow Motors, Mr Vincent Obianodo. Other charges against him are bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms. Evans was docked with three other defendants — Joseph Emeka, Chiemeka Arinze, and Udeme Upong. He was apprehended by the Inspector General of police’s Intelligence Response Team led by Abba Kyari. In 2013, Evans was declared wanted after he allegedly masterminded the attempted kidnap of Mr Vincent Obianudo, a business...

26Nov

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Information Technology, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Kaduna Lifts Telecoms Ban

The Kaduna State Government has lifted a three-month telecommunications shutdown it imposed in October due to recent attacks by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja road. The Kaduna State Government has lifted a three-month telecommunications shutdown it imposed in October due to recent attacks by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja road. The State Government through the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who announced this on Friday, said the relevant government agency in charge of telecommunication has been directed to lift the ban. See Also: Army Will Engage In War Against Bandits – Farouk Yahaya Daily Trust reports that the state government had on the request of security agencies directed the National Telecommunication Commission (NCC) to shutdown tel...

EFCC: There Is Nothing To Hide, Your Drama is in Bad Taste – Anambra Govt

25Nov

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Corruption, News, Nigeria

EFCC: There Is Nothing To Hide, Your Drama is in Bad Taste – Anambra Govt

The Anambra State Government has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of inelegantly acting the script of those who unsuccessfully canvassed for emergency rule in the State and were thereafter, badly defeated in the November 6 Guber Election. Media reports were rife yesterday that the outgoing Governor, Willie Obiano has been placed on the Commission's watchlist as his tenure draws to an end on March 17, 2022. In a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba, he reiterated that Governor Obiano, will be ready to answer questions about his service record when invited. The statement reads in full: 1. Nigerians were dismayed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) went a new low on Wedne...

FG Has No Control Over The Price Of Cooking Gas – Timipre Sylva

24Nov

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News, Nigeria, Petroleum

FG Has No Control Over The Price Of Cooking Gas – Timipre Sylva

The Federal Government, yesterday, declared it has no control over rising prices of cooking gas in the country. This came as President Muhammadu Buhari expressed concern over sundry developments, especially as the global market determines gas prices. Buhari has also directed Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to proceed to Nembe, Bayelsa State, to investigate the level of damage from the recent oil spill in the area. Sylva made the disclosure while fielding questions from newsmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister said he was at the State House to introduce to the President the CEO, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Faruk Ahmed, and the CEO, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga...

Frank Edwards Reveals What A Random Fan He Gifted Money Bought With It

24Nov

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News, Nigeria

Frank Edwards Reveals What A Random Fan He Gifted Money Bought With It

Popular gospel singer, Frank Edwards has taken to social media to reveal what a random fan he gifted money bought with it. According to the singer, the fan who works at a shawarma store saw him randomly on Sunday, Nov 21, and started screaming and praising him. He said he was captivated by the fan’s action and decided to bless him financially. They apparently exchanged contacts after their first meeting as the fan sent him a message on WhatsApp revealing what he used the cash gift for. In the chat, the young man disclosed that he bought his first studio equipment to help his career as an upcoming music producer. See Also: Davido Is Wiser Than All Those Who Gave Him Money – Reno Omokri Sharing the screenshots of their chat, Frank Edwards wrote, “So I randomly met th...

What Those Familiar With Buhari Told Us After Igbo Elders’ Meeting – Ezeife

23Nov

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Biafra, Human Rights, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

What Those Familiar With Buhari Told Us After Igbo Elders’ Meeting – Ezeife

A former Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has revealed that ministers and other government officials familiar with the President Muhammadu Buhari said he takes his promise to consider the release of Nnamdi Kanu seriously. Ezeife made this known on Monday when he featured on Arise TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ monitored by newsmen. The ex-Anambra governor and some respected Igbo elders, led by Minister of Aviation in the First Republic, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, had visited Buhari in Aso Rock on Friday and requested the unconditional release of the detained leader of the proscribed secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra. Buhari had told them he would not want to interfere in the running of the judiciary but said he would consider their demand though “a heavy one...

APC Fixes National Convention For February 2022

23Nov

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Breaking News, News, Nigeria

APC Fixes National Convention For February 2022

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced that its national convention will take place in February 2022. Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, and governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu disclosed this to State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. See Also: EndSARS: Omokri’s Petition Against Buhari Removed From Website The APC Governors forum chairman was in the company of the APC Caretaker Committee Chairman and governor of Yobe State, Mai Malla Buni and the governor of Jigawa State, Abubakar Badaru. Source: Vanguard News

Army Will Engage In War Against Bandits – Farouk Yahaya

22Nov

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News, Nigeria, Security

Army Will Engage In War Against Bandits – Farouk Yahaya

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya, has declared that henceforth, the Nigerian Army will engage bandits and criminals in a war. Yahaya, who stated during a familiarization visit to 31 Artillery Brigade and Tradoc Minna, Niger State, said the army will be more resolute and decisive in dealing with them. “I commend them on the job they are doing they should be more resolute and more decisive in dealing with the criminals and we will engage bandits just like in a war. We kill them and bring their weapons. And that is what we will continue to do but there are challenges,” he stated. He explained that he had travelled around all the states in Nigeria to access the security situation, saying “now that I came here, I have been briefed by my officers on ground”. ...

Osimhen To Undergo Surgery After Suffering A Fractured Cheekbone And Eye Socket

22Nov

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News, Nigeria, Sports

Osimhen To Undergo Surgery After Suffering A Fractured Cheekbone And Eye Socket

Napoli Striker, Victor Osimhen will undergo surgery after the Nigerian was involved in an accidental clash of heads with Internazionale defender, Milan Skriniar as they both went for the ball in yesterday's top-tier Serie A clash at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan. Osimhen, who apparently came off worse was looking dazed with swollen eyes and was rushed to the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan for tests, after he was diagnosed with head trauma as reigning Champions, Inter Milan did inflict the first defeat of the season on league leaders, Napoli CF. See Also: Gernot Rohr To Know His Fate Next Week – Sunday Dare Medical tests on Victor Osimhen after Napoli’s clash with Inter showed that the player has sustained a fractured eye socket and cheekbone. The forwar...

Davido Is Wiser Than All Those Who Gave Him Money – Reno Omokri

21Nov

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Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Davido Is Wiser Than All Those Who Gave Him Money – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri has reacted to the decision of singer, Davido, to give out the N201 million donated to him by his friends and fans. Taking to his Instagram handle, Reno stated that Davido by his action is much wiser than all those who gave him monies. He wrote; ''Davido is much wiser than all those who gave him monies on his birthday. He understands the spiritual realm and the ways of God. He has secured a soft spot in the Heart of the Creator, by virtue of James 1:27. I commend him. What a heart of Gold. What a man to watch for the future. Could his life trajectory be like Ronald Reagan’s? Those who gave to him are are different issue entirely. They should read Proverbs 22:16.'' Source: Reno/ Instagram