Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja denied the bail request of the incarcerated accused terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu.
He stated that this application is therefore denied and is hereby dismissed.
The Federal Government arraigned Tukur Mamu on March 21 on a 10-count indictment bordering on terrorism financing, among others.
Egyptian security officials arrested him at Cairo International Airport on September 7, 2022, on reasonable suspicion that he was financing Boko Haram terrorist activities.
On Thursday during court proceedings, Justice Ekwo ruled that the application lacked merit and that the applicant had not provided sufficient evidence to convince the court to rule in his favour.
According to Justice Ekwo, the prosecution’s claim that the defendant was likely to commit additional crimes was not refuted.
Even though the defendant claimed that the State Security Service (SSS), where he was being detained, was incapable of treating his health issues, the judge stated that the court would have to consider other factors before rendering a verdict.
The judge continued by stating that the court would not grant bail if the custodian lacked the medical facility to treat the defendant’s medical condition but was able to ensure that the defendant had access to an appropriate facility.
The court determined that the defendant lacks sufficient medical justification for his release application if he willfully rejects the medical facility provided by his caretaker solely because it falls short of his expectations.
In addition, the judge ruled that the defendant must understand that the state is paying for his medical care and that his requests must be reasonable.
The judge noted that evidence presented to the court revealed that the defendant was taken to Arewa Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, Jabi by the security outfit only after refusing DSS medical services.
The DSS, he said, asserted that the hospital was able and willing to assume responsibility for Mamu’s treatment and was adequately equipped to handle the defendant’s medical condition.
During the trial, he said, the agency would also ensure that Mamu had access to his daily medication for the management of his pre-existing health condition, as well as to the necessary tests and treatments.
The judge ruled that “the discretion of the court to grant bail will not be exercised in favour of the defendant if any of the conditions in Section 162 of the ACJA 2015 are met” when exercising his discretion on an application for bail based on allegations in an indictment punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding three years.
In light of the nature of the offence listed on the charge sheet and the fact that Mamu did not refute an allegation of breach of bail conditions, the judge was persuaded by the DSS’s arguments that the court should not grant bail as requested by Mamu.
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Nnamdi Kanu news: Supreme Court okays FG request to file more grounds in appeal against IPOB leader
On Thursday, the Supreme Court permitted the Federal Government to add nine new grounds to its appeal against Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
A five-member panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice John Okoro approved the Federal Government’s appeal against the Court of Appeal, which discharged and acquitted Kanu.
The court granted permission after ruling on a motion for leave filed by Tijani Gazali, counsel for the Nigerian government.
The panel led by Justice Okoro also granted the Federal Government permission to include the additional nine grounds in its amended notice of appeal dated October 28, 2022.
Kanu’s attorney, Mike Ozekhome, informed the court of several motions filed by his client, including one in which he requests to be transferred from the Department of State Services, DSS, facility to Kuje prison.
Ozekhome asserted that Kanu was gravely ill and required appropriate medical care, which he believed his client could receive at the Kuje prison.
Following the hearing, the highest court adjourned the case until May 11.
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FG suspends planned removal of fuel subsidy, says time is not right
The Federal Government has halted its plan to eliminate fuel subsidies by June of this year.
Ahmed Zaniab, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, made the announcement on Thursday, shortly after a meeting of the National Economic Council, NEC, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
She stated that the NEC, which is comprised of State Governors, deliberated on the issue at length and concluded that it would be unwise to remove subsidies while the new administration is attempting to establish itself.
She also remarked that the existing committee that has been discussing the fuel subsidy issue should be expanded to allow more Nigerians to weigh in.
Another Kenyan pastor accused of ‘mass killing of his followers’
Kenya announced on Thursday that one of the nation’s most prominent pastors would be charged with the “mass killing of his followers” just days after the discovery of dozens of bodies connected to another church.
Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki said in a statement that Ezekiel Odero, the leader of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church, “has been arrested and is being processed to face criminal charges related to the mass murder of his followers.”
“The aforementioned church has been closed. The more than 100 people who were holed up in the building have been evacuated, and they will be required to give statements’, he added.
The arrest of Odero follows an ongoing investigation into Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, the cult leader accused of being responsible for the deaths of 98 individuals associated with his church.
Police have not established a connection between the two cases, and authorities have provided no additional information regarding the nature of the allegations against Odero or his church.
Odero was transferred from the coastal town of Malindi, where his church’s headquarters are located, to the regional police headquarters in Mombasa for questioning.
Odero, a wealthy televangelist who draws massive crowds (his church south of Malindi has seating for 40,000), claims that the “holy” scraps of cloth he sells at his mega-rallies can cure illness.
Following the discovery of dozens of bodies on Nthenge’s property near Malindi during the previous week, the government had promised to crack down on extremist religious groups.
In a case that shocked the nation, the taxi driver-turned-preacher is accused of encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death as a path to God.
So far, at least 22 people have been arrested in connection with the gruesome saga.
More than half of the bodies unearthed by investigators were children, and police are concerned that the death toll could rise as they expand their search.
Kindiki described the case as “the most egregious violation of the constitutionally protected right to freedom of religion.”
However, past attempts to regulate Kenya’s dizzying array of churches and ministries have failed, despite high-profile cases of cults and criminal pastors.
Six years ago, Nthenge drew the attention of the police; it is unclear how he was able to continue his ministry.
He was arrested in 2017 on charges of “radicalisation” after urging parents not to send their children to school, citing the Bible’s disapproval of education.
According to local media, Nthenge was arrested again last month after two children starved to death in the custody of their parents.
His bail was set at 100,000 Kenyan shillings ($700), but he surrendered to police after a search of his property in the Shakahola forest revealed bodies.
On May 2, Nthenge is scheduled to appear in court.
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On Thursday morning, the District Head of Kasuwar Daji in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Ibrahim Sarkin Fada, was abducted from his residence by bandits.
Malam Audu Mohammed, a native of the region, confirmed that a large number of bandits attacked Kasuwar Daji village and went directly to the village chief’s home, where they abducted him and took him to their camp.
Bello stated that the bandits fired numerous gunshots to frighten the villagers who wished to rescue their village chief.
Last Thursday between 2:30 and 3:00 a.m., he was home when he heard gunfire, he said.
Later, around 4:00 a.m., a friend informed me that our district administrator had been kidnapped.
The security agents had not commented on the matter as of the time this report was written.
Meanwhile, the post-election crisis in the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken on a new dimension with the suspension of the Chairman, Hon. Phillips Aivoji, and the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Benedict Felix Tai, by the State Working Committee.
The state publicity secretary, the Honourable Hakeem Amode, stated that the suspension of the pair was one of the resolutions reached at the April 25, 2023 meeting.
In a statement, he stated that the chairman and his deputy would resign pending the outcome of a pending legal action against them.
He stated that the Vice Chairman of the West Senatorial District, the Honourable Sunday Olaifa, who hails from the senatorial district of the “suspended” chairman, would act as chairman pending the outcome of the court case.
In addition, a seven-member disciplinary committee was established in accordance with Section 57, subsections 1 and 2 of the party’s constitution.
The statement listed the members as follows: Chief Abayomi Kuye (Chairman), Alhaji Isiaka Shodiya, Princess M.A Coker (Iya Ni Wura), Kayode Ariwayo, Femi Oluokun, Segun Oriyomi, and Barr. Esther Edesiri Egbi (Secretary).
The statement added that the post-election disciplinary committee is expected to report back to the State Working Committee within one week.
Chief Olaifa, the Honourable Agboola Akinpelu, Youth Leader, the Honourable Hakeem Amode, State Publicity Secretary, the Honourable Ismail Olatunji, State Auditor, and the Honourable Adio Salami State, Organising Secretary, were present at the SWC meeting.
Amode added, “The five members in attendance represent the majority of the State Working Committee’s original 14 members, of whom three had defected to the ruling party, reducing the committee’s membership to eleven.”
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Presidential Election Tribunal will kick off on the 10th, 12th, and 13th of May, 2023
There is palpable tension in the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential and vice presidential candidates, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Ibrahim Shettima respectively, as evidence shows that Shettima is not qualified to contest the election.
This was deduced from two documents submitted by Senator Shettima to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Certified True Copies (CTC) of which were obtained by Mr. Peter Gregory Obi and his party, the Labour Party (LP).
The first document dated July 14, 2022, showed one Ibrahim Kabir Masari, who was originally presented as the running mate to Tinubu, withdrawing his candidacy for Shettima.
The document was, however, received and stamped by INEC on July 15, 2022.
The second document dated July 15, 2022, showed Shettima, who was originally the candidate of Borno Central senatorial District, withdrawing his candidacy for o.ne Lawan Kaka Shehu.
The document was also received and stamped by INEC on July 15, 2022.
It could be recalled that Labour Party/Peter Obi had petitioned the Presidential Election Petition Court to disqualify Shettima as he was, at the time of the election, not qualified to contest the election.
The Petitioners averred that on the 14th of July 2022, Shettima, contrary to the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022, whilst still being a Senatorial candidate for Borno Central Constituency, knowingly allowed himself to be nominated as the Vice Presidential Candidate to Tinubu on the platform of APC and became the new candidate for the office of the Vice President on that date (14 July 2022).
The Petitioners relied on Form EC11A signed by the Shettima and INEC officials on that same 14th of July 2022.
Read what Peter Obi urged election Tribunal to do and why
Labour Party/Peter Obi contended:
“The 1st Respondent was a candidate nominated by the 4th Respondent for the office of Senate in the Borno Central Senatorial Constituency until 15 July 2022 when he signed the Independent National Electoral Commission Senatorial Election Notice of Withdrawal of Candidate purporting to withdraw from the contest called Form EC11C. The Petitioners hereby plead and shall at the trial rely on:
(i) Affidavit and Personal Particulars (Form EC9) submitted by the 3rd Respondent for Borno Central Senatorial Constituency sworn to on 14 June 2022 and received by the 1st Respondent on 17 June 2022.
(ii) Affidavit in support or Personal Particulars (Form EC9) submitted by the 3rd Respondent for the office of the Vice Presidential Candidate for the Constituency of Nigeria (the Federal Republic of Nigeria) received by the Is1 Respondent on 15 July 2022.
(iii) Notice of withdrawal of Candidate (pursuant to section 33 of the Electoral Act, 2022), Form EC11A dated 14 July 2022 signed by the 3rd Respondent as the New Candidate (Vice Presidential) of the All-Progressives Congress and also containing the passport picture of the 3rd Respondent as New Candidate.
(iv) Notice of Withdrawal of Candidate (Pursuant to Section 33 of the Electoral Act, 2022), Form EC11C dated 15 July 2022 signed by the 3rd Respondent as the withdrawing candidate of the All-Progressives Congress for Borno Central Senatorial Constituency and also containing the passport picture of the 3rd Respondent.
“As at the time the 3rd Respondent purportedly became a Vice Presidential Candidate, he was still the nominated Senatorial candidate of the 4th Respondent for the Senatorial election for the Borno Central Senatorial Constituency.
“The Petitioners shall contend at the trial that the purported sponsorship of the 2nd and 3rd Respondents by the 4th Respondent was rendered invalid by reason of the 3rd Respondent knowingly allowing himself to be nominated as the Vice-Presidential Candidate whilst he was still a Senat01ial Candidate for the Borno Central Constituency.
“The Petitioners shall further contend that for this reason, the votes purportedly recorded for the 2nd Respondent at the contested Presidential election were/are wasted votes and ought to be disregarded.’
No longer APC’s Senatorial candidate for the Borno Central Senatorial election.
According to him, the Notice of withdrawal signed by Shettima on July 6, 2022, was conveyed by officials on the July 15, 2022, to INEC to enable APC present him to INEC as its Vice Presidential candidate.
He further claimed that the date on the Notice of withdrawal is not the date Shettima withdrew from contesting as a senatorial candidate for the Borno Central Senatorial Election.
Tinubu to Tribunal: Shettima eminently qualified to contest presidential election
Tinubu’s proposal is, however, considered ridiculous because APC and INEC differed in their positions.
APC said that Shettima was nominated for VP on the 14th of July though INEC did not receive his withdrawal notice immediately.
Therefore, they will stick to his withdrawal date as the day he wrote the letter and not the day received and stamped by INEC on July 15, 2022.
INEC, on the other hand, said that Shettima wrote the letter of withdrawal on July 6th, but that it did not receive the letter until July 13th, hence, concluded that Shettima withdrew on the 6th.
Reacting to the various positions of APC and INEC, a News Band analyst, who spoke on condition of anonymity opined:
“What INEC is saying is that Shettima wrote a letter of withdrawal on July 6th, but the letter didn’t get to INEC until July 13th of July, therefore, Shettima withdrew on the 6th! Does that sound logical?
“APC is saying that, Shettima was nominated for VP on the 14th of July although INEC hadn’t received his withdrawal notice yet, therefore, they will stick to his withdrawal date as the day he wrote the letter and not the day INEC received it!
“APC said the letter was dated July 6th but delivered to INEC on July 15th. INEC said the letter was dated July 6th but was received on the 13th.
“Anyone can write a notice of withdrawal to INEC but leave it at home for as long as they want, but until the letter is in their hands and stamped as received, INEC can’t say they received it earlier or attempt to backdate that withdrawal.
“The most important thing is both of them should submit their contradictory evidences in court, that’s when they’ll know that the day a letter was received is the day that counts not the days it took it to arrive Abuja from Borno.
What is the Dollar To Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today April 27, 2023 also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate below. Get latest Dollar to Naira exchange rate today and swap your dollars for the best rates.
How much is a dollar to naira today in the black market?
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira yesterday Wednesday April 26, 2023 at Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N744 and sell at N750 , according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
The exchange rate of the Nigerian naira to the dollar has been a great concern for many Nigerians.
1 Dollar To Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today April 27, 2023.
Today’s Rand to Naira black market rate is the rate Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) are selling and buying. The Rand is currently in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos. There might be slight variations in the different parallel (unofficial) markets.
Today’s Dirham to Naira black market rate is the rate Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) are selling and buying. The Dirham is currently in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos. There might be slight variations in the different parallel (unofficial) markets.
Dirham to Naira (AED to NGN)
Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate
₦188
Selling Rate
₦167
Yuan to Naira
Today’s Yuan to Naira black market rate is the rate Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) are selling and buying. The Chinese Yuan is currently in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos. There might be slight variations in the different parallel (unofficial) markets.
Yuan to Naira (CNY to NGN)
Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate
₦88
Selling Rate
₦91
Ghanaian Cedi to Naira
Today’s Ghanaian Cedis to Naira black market rate is the rate Aboki/Bureau De Change (BDC) are selling and buying. The Ghanaian Cedis is currently in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos. There might be slight variations in the different parallel (unofficial) markets.
Cedi to Naira (GHS to NGN)
Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate
₦68
Selling Rate
₦75
CAD to Naira Black Market
What is the current Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today or the parallel market? Well, it may interest you, how much is dollar to naira Black Market Exchange rate for today sometimes varies hugely from the rate in Central Bank of Nigeria website (www.cbn.gov.ng).
The price listed above is the current USD to Naira exchange rate. We will always update the latest rate on a daily basis to keep you informed. Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate is the current exchange equivalent of the United States Dollar. Rate varies for various banks and parallel markets.
How Much is 1 dollar to naira Official Exchange Rate Today.
Parallel exchange rate (black market) exchange rate is always different from CBN rate. Currently, Naira is trading at average of 461 naira per dollar. The Nigerian Economy is drastically affected by the Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange rate.
The following is Interbank dollar to naira rate
1 Dollar to Naira Today (USD to NGN rate)
Official dollar to naira rate
Buying Rate
462
Selling Rate
465
1 Euro to naira today official rate is 486 per €1
1 Pounds to naira today official rate is N546 per 1£
Dollar to Naira Bank rate today.
Banks in Nigeria sell dollars between 545 to 569 to a dollar.
NGX: Market cap up by N225.97bn, Academy leads gainers.
On Wednesday, there was an increase of N225.97 billion in the equity capitalization of the Nigeria capital market.
The Nigerian capital market witnessed a surge in investment value today as it rose from N28.14 trillion to N28.36 trillion within a span of five hours.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange witnessed a surge in the All-Share Index on Wednesday, with a 415 basis point increase to close at 52,096.01. This marks a significant rise from the previous day’s closing of 51,681.01.
On Wednesday, investors engaged in trading activities that saw a total of 6.47 billion shares valued at N19.42 billion exchanged in 4,996 deals.
The trading activity in the stock market today exceeded that of the previous day, with shareholders exchanging 2.09 billion shares valued at N8.84 billion in 6,404 deals.
Academy emerged as the top performer on the stock market, with a notable increase of N0.13kobo in its share price, rising from N1.30kobo to N1.43kobo per share.
The value of Livestock’s shares increased by N0.10kobo during trading, resulting in a closing price of N1.10kobo per share, up from the previous N1 per share.
The total gain of N19.70kobo was recorded as shares moved from N197.80kobo to N217.50kobo per share.
Cadbury’s shares closed higher at N11.20kobo, gaining N1 from its opening price of N10.20kobo per share.
Honeywell Flour’s stock experienced a 9.8% increase in value, closing at N2.80 kobo per share, up from Tuesday’s closing price of N2.55 kobo.
Wapic emerged as the top loser in the stock market, experiencing a decline of N0.37kobo from N5.63kobo to N5.26kobo per share.
Fidson’s shares experienced a decline of N0.50kobo, closing at N8.50kobo from its previous value of N9 per share.
Linkage Assurance recorded a 4.35% loss in its share price, closing at N0.44kobo from its previous value of N0.46kobo per share at the end of trading.
Mansard’s share price experienced a decline of 3.28 percent during trading, causing it to drop from N2.44kobo to N2.36kobo per share.
Jaiz Bank experienced a decline of 3.26 percent, with its shares dropping from N0.92kobo to N0.89kobo per share.
In today’s trading session, Transcorp emerged as the top performer with a total of 6.12 billion shares traded, valued at N15.56 billion.
The trading activity on the Nigerian Stock Exchange saw Aluminium Extrusion recording a total of 112.53 million shares valued at N731.49 million.
Access Corporation has recently sold 60.51 million shares, which were valued at N632.25 million.
In the latest trading session, UBA recorded a total of 27.60 million shares traded, with a total value of N217.95 million. Meanwhile, Fidelity Bank reported a total of 22.32 million shares sold, with a total value of N123.64 million.
Dollar To Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today April 27, 2023
Graphic of Dollars and Nairas
Dollar to Naira Quagmire.
For both Nigerians and foreign investors, the black market exchange rate between the US dollar and the Nigerian naira has been a constant source of worry.
Nigeria, which has a population of over 200 million people and an economy that is dependent on oil to maintain its economic stability. However, a number of factors, including inflation, a dearth of foreign investment, and a lack of foreign exchange reserves, have had an impact on the value of the naira.
As a result, many Nigerian citizens and companies are now forced to turn to the black market in order to obtain foreign currency. The difference between the official exchange rate and the actual value of the naira on the international market is frequently reflected in the black market exchange rate, which is determined by market forces.
The price of goods and services in Nigeria, business profitability, and the nation’s overall economic stability can all be significantly impacted by this rate. Therefore, anyone looking to operate in Nigeria’s financial sector must understand the dynamics of the dollar to naira black market exchange rate.
The following are some of the factors that can influence exchange rate in Nigeria.
Political Stability: Any insecurity or uncertainty in a country’s political climate can have an impact on its currency. If there is political unrest or uncertainty in Nigeria, for example, the Naira may weaken.
Economic Performance: A country’s currency can be influenced by the strength of its economy, which includes factors such as inflation, interest rates, and economic growth. If the Nigerian economy performs well, the Naira will likely strengthen.
Foreign Investment: Foreign investment in a country can have an effect on its currency. If foreign investors have faith in the Nigerian economy, they may invest more, causing the Naira to strengthen.
International Trade: Nigeria’s international trade activities, such as the export and import of goods and services, can also have an impact on the country’s currency. A high volume of exports may increase demand for the Naira, thereby strengthening its value.
What’s your Opinion on Dollar To Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today April 27, let us know what you think and how the Government can work with the CBN to provide reasonable USD to naira rates in the future.
On April 26, 2023, the Police Service Commission approved the dismissal of three Assistant Superintendents of Police and the demotion of one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, and one Assistant Superintendent.
In addition, the Commission sanctioned an Assistant Commissioner of Police, a Chief Superintendent of Police, four Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and twelve Assistant Superintendents of Police with a severe reprimand.
Ikechukwu Ani, spokesman for the Commission, stated, “These were the highlights of the Commission’s 20th Plenary Meeting, which was held at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, and presided over by the Commission’s Chairman and former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase.
In addition, the Commission approved reprimands for six Officers, one Superintendent, and five Assistant Superintendents.
The Plenary also approved the promotions of 109 Commission senior staff members.
The Chairman of the Commission, who was presiding over the Meeting for the first time, congratulated the newly promoted staff on their success on the promotion exam, but reminded them that their new status demanded greater sacrifice in their conduct of government business.
Dr. Arase stated that they must return the favour by exerting greater effort in the service of the Commission.
He assured that the promotion of staff will be a top priority during his term in office, but cautioned that the staff must be open to self-improvement and ready for upcoming challenges.
Additionally, the Chairman urged the Police to ensure they adhere to the laws that govern their operations.
Arase reassured them that from now on, disciplinary matters will be handled expeditiously so that Officers who are found to be deficient will serve their punishments and those who are exonerated will be able to advance in their careers without obstruction.
Chairman of the Commission thanked members of the Commission for their commitment and dedication to the task at hand, assuring them that he will include everyone in the challenging task of rebuilding the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force.
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At least fifteen villagers and two soldiers were reportedly killed when armed intruders attacked three communities in the Apa Local Government Area of Benue State.
Locals reported that the attacks occurred simultaneously in Opaha, Odogbo, and Edikwu communities in Apa LGA on Tuesday at approximately 6 p.m.
A local identified only as Kole stated that 17 bodies, including two soldiers from Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), were recovered from nearby bushes by security personnel in the early hours of Wednesday.
The local also informed journalists that one of the deceased soldiers was the commander of the unit that engaged the armed intruders in an attempt to repel the attackers from the besieged communities.
Barrister Eche Akpoko, chairman of the Apa Development Association, confirmed that the community was attacked on Tuesday night.
As of 10:30 a.m., Akpoko reported that 10 dead bodies, including two soldiers, had been recovered, but that he had no further information.
State Commissioner for Finance David Olofu, who is from one of the affected villages, Opaha, told journalists in Makurdi on Wednesday morning that the bodies of fifteen villagers and two soldiers had been recovered.
At the time of this report, Olofu stated he was on his way to the village to assess the situation.
Flight Lieutenant DO Oquah, the OPWS spokesperson, stated that he was out of town and unable to comment on the matter.
Major Ogundile, the Sector Commander of OPWS in charge of Apa LGA, could not be reached because his phone was off.
SP Catherine Anene, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Benue Command, told journalists via telephone that she was unaware of the incident.
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1) The Federal Government reports spending $1.2 million (approximately N560 million) to transport Nigerians stranded in Sudan by road to safe locations from which they can be flown home. Wednesday, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, disclosed that no Nigerians had been killed in the conflict between warring military factions in Sudan.
2) Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused President-elect Bola Tinubu of being unqualified to run for office. In a courtroom response to Tinubu’s preliminary objection, Atiku argued that, unlike Tinubu, his true identity, age, state of origin, and educational credentials have never been contested.
3) Two soldiers and fifteen villagers were reportedly killed when armed intruders attacked three communities in the Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals reported that the attacks occurred simultaneously in Opaha, Odogbo, and Edikwu communities in Apa LGA on Tuesday at approximately 6 p.m.
4) Prior to the All Progressives Congress’ zoning of the 10th National Assembly leadership, a leading aspirant for the Speaker seat, Aliyu Berata, met with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, behind closed doors. Betara, who represents the Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency in Borno State, met Tinubu on Wednesday at the Defence House in Abuja.
5) The Federal Government approved N52.97 billion for various projects in the Ministries of Education, Works, Housing, and Aviation on Wednesday in Abuja. The respective ministers disclosed this to State House Correspondents following the Federal Executive Council Meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja’s Aso Rock Villa.
6) Senator Abdullahi Adamu, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged Nigerians to have patience with the party regarding the zoning of the 10th National Assembly leadership. This was announced by Adamu on Wednesday, following a closed-door meeting in Abuja between the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, the party leadership, and various stakeholders.
7) Mr. Dons Udeh, a missing candidate for governor in the recently concluded election in Enugu State, was discovered dead yesterday. The body of Ude, who ran on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was reportedly discovered on Wednesday in the 9th Mile Area of Enugu State. Read More
8) Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, asserts that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) compromised its neutrality as an election umpire by manipulating the results of the February 25 presidential elections in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read More
9) The Lagos State Government began demolishing illegal structures in the Banana Island region of the state on Wednesday. The initiative was part of the state government’s efforts to combat the state’s frequent building collapses.
10) The Ebonyi State Election Petition Tribunal, formerly located in Abakaliki, has relocated to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, in order to continue hearing election petition cases. The directive was reportedly issued by Monica Mensem, the president of the Court of Appeal. Read More
The Reason They Fell Off — Kemi Olunloyo On Davido and Cubana Chief Priest
Kemi Olunloyo, a Nigerian journalist, has disclosed the reason for the recent rift between Nigerian superstar Davido and his best friend and celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest.
According to Olunloyo, the issue stems from rumours that Davido and his ex-girlfriend Chioma are expecting a child.
Olunloyo asserted that the Cubana Chief Priest was the source of the pregnancy news leak to bloggers.
According to reports, the rumours have caused tension between the two friends, leading them to unfollow each other on social media. Also, Cubana Chief Priest did not promote Davido’s concert in Lagos, which is unusual given their formerly close relationship.
Many were surprised by the rift, as Cubana Chief Priest had previously praised Davido’s new album “Timeless,” stating that what was intended to destroy the singer only made him stronger. He had stated that tribulations were inevitable, but that the ability to overcome them with style is excessive grace.
However, Olunloyo has expressed optimism on her social media page that the two friends will reconcile.
“Davido and Cubana Chief Priest are going to be fine. Reportedly, they are feuding over Pasquale’s alleged leak of Hermadine’s pregnancy, but Davido and Chioma were separated when this incident occurred. What guidance would you give Chioma?”
Reportedly, Davido and Chioma ended their relationship earlier this year, but neither has confirmed nor denied the rumours.
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President Muhammadu Buhari swore in six new permanent secretaries to the Federal Civil Service on Wednesday.
The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja from 10:05 to 10:30 am, just prior to the start of this week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
Mahmud Kambari (Borno State), Esuabana Nko-Asanye (Cross River), Lamuwa Ibrahim (Gombe), Yakubu Kofar-Mata (Kano), Oloruntola Michael (Ogun), and Richard Pheelangwah (Taraba State) are the newly appointed officials.
During the ceremony, Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, read the citations for the newly commissioned officers.
“Mr. President, following a recent selection process for directors, six individuals have met the qualifications for permanent secretaries,” he stated.
He added that the event marked the culmination of a weeks-long prequalification process for directors conducted by the Office of the Head of the Federal Civil Service.
It is notable that the President approved the appointments of these six permanent secretaries to the Federal Civil Service on March 29, 2023, less than a month ago.
The Federation’s Head of Civil Service, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, announced the approval and stated that it followed a recent selection process.
After the inauguration, the Federal Executive Council got down to business.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Head of Civil Service, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the President’s Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, and National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (ret.) were present, along with a number of ministers, including Rauf Aregbesola (Interior), Olorunimbe Mamora (Science and Technology).
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The Federal Government led by President Buhari has given its approval for the allocation of N52.97bn towards a range of projects in the ministries of Education, Works and Housing, and Aviation. The decision was made known on Wednesday in Abuja.
The State House Correspondents were informed by the respective ministers during this week’s Federal Executive Council Meeting, which was chaired by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
The Nigerian government has announced the completion of several infrastructure projects across the country. These include the Phase 2 completion of the 2.6km-long Uto Bridge in Ikenke, Delta State, the National Library of Nigeria headquarters building complex in Abuja, and the procurement and installation of radar signalling equipment in nine airports nationwide.
According to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohamed, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, a memo was presented seeking approval for a revised estimated total cost of a contract for the completion of Phase 2 of Uto Bridge, which is a 2.6-kilometer stretch located in Ikenke, Delta State.
Despite being awarded in 2006, the project remains a top priority and the team is fully committed to seeing it through to completion. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted approval for the sum of N1.398bn to revise the contract from N4.44bn to N5.84bn, inclusive of 7.5 per cent VAT. The aim is to ensure that the project is completed before the end of the current administration.
The Minister of Works has granted approval for the ongoing bypass along the Lagos-Ibadan motorway. However, what’s noteworthy about this project is the announcement that the Kano-Zaria 137 kilometre and the Zaria-Kaduna 73 kilometres will be handed over on May 15.
According to Mohammed, the Second Niger Bridge and the 116km Lagos-Ibadan motorway, complete with toll gates, are set to be delivered on April 30th.
The Loko-Oweto Bridge and Ikom Bridge have both been completed, according to recent reports. According to the official, the Federal Secretariats located in Nasarawa, Awka, Bayelsa, and Zamfara States have been completed. Additionally, the Zuba housing project, which consists of 700 apartments, is also ready for commissioning.
The Minister of State for Education, Goodluck Opiah, has announced that the Council has approved a memo regarding the revised estimated contract cost for the completion of the National Library of Nigeria headquarters building complex in Abuja.
According to recent reports, the estimated cost has been revised to N32.4bn. The Reynolds Construction Company Limited was awarded a contract in 2006, which has undergone several revisions. However, in 2017, the company presented a request for a variation amounting to N78bn, which was deemed unacceptable by the Federal Ministry of Education.
An ad hoc committee comprising of technical stakeholders has been established to scrutinise the variation. Following a thorough evaluation, the contractor found the revised cost of N49.6bn to be satisfactory. According to him, prior to that time, a sum of approximately N11.9bn had already been accrued from previous certificates.
A new construction project is underway, which will consist of a concrete structure spanning 11 floors, including two basement floors and eight upper floors. The building will house a variety of amenities, including a bookstore, locker rooms, bindery, printing press, restaurants, clinic, changing rooms, exhibition halls, auditorium, cataloguing, general reference areas, legal deposits and an office for the administration book stacks.
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has announced that the Council has approved a whopping N1.97bn for the procurement, installation and commissioning of quadrac voice and data/radar signals recording solutions in nine airports across the country. The airports include Abuja, Akure, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Ibadan, Jos, Sokoto, Yola and Enugu. Additionally, the Council has also approved the supply and installation of five units of Eastmage liquid explosive detector machines for the Kano, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Kaduna and Enugu airports. Both of the projects have a deadline of 12 months for completion. According to Sirika, the Council has given its approval for the bilateral air service agreement between Nigeria and South Africa.
According to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Abubakar, the Council has given its approval for the construction of a 10-storey office complex for the ministry in Abuja’s cadastral zone.
As per his statement, the FCT administration has designated a land area of 1.84 hectares for the said purpose.
According to Abubakar, the plot has already been fenced and construction will begin promptly. The organisation aims to secure additional funding from various sources and potentially receive support from the presidency in the future.
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has issued a directive for the immediate relocation of the Ebonyi Election Petitions Tribunal to Abuja.
In an announcement made on Wednesday in Abakaliki, the Secretary of the tribunal, Nyior Sekulla, revealed the latest development.
According to sources, the tribunal office located at the Ebonyi Judiciary Headquarters in Abakaliki has been closed down in compliance with a directive. It was reported that he made this statement.
As per his statement, all proceedings pertaining to cases under the tribunal’s jurisdiction will persist in Abuja.
The Electoral Petition Tribunal (EPT) sitting in Abakaliki has announced that it will no longer operate in the city in compliance with the directives of the Health and Public Safety Committee (HPCA). This information has been conveyed to the petitioners, counsel to parties, and the general public through this medium.
In accordance with the directives of the Health Protection Control Agency (HPCA), it has been announced that the Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) sitting in Abakaliki will no longer be operational in Ebonyi as of April 26. This information is being conveyed to the petitioners, counsel to parties, and the general public through this medium.
Abuja has been designated as the new location for the continuation of legal proceedings, including the filling of processes and other related activities. According to the statement, the contact information will remain the same for any future inquiries.
Presidential Poll: You’re biased, Peter Obi Lambasts INEC
M. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias, insisting that it should maintain neutrality in electoral contests.
Obi, in his response to the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, criticised the electoral body for filing a preliminary objection in support of the President-elect and candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Mr. Bola Tinubu.
He noted that both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal had previously cautioned INEC not to place itself in a position where it could be accused of favouring one political party over another.
In particular, Obi, who finished third in the February 25 presidential election, recalled the apex court’s ruling in Attorney-General of the Federation v. Abubakar (2007) 10 NWLR (Pto 1041) that the electoral commission must not only embrace neutrality as its guiding principle, but “must always remain fair and focused.”
According to him, “the first respondent, forgetting its role as an electoral official, filed a Notice of Preliminary Objection challenging the petition’s alleged incompetence.”
“The global best practise for electoral officials in national elections is for an electoral body to avoid giving the impression that it has no regard for neutrality in electoral contests between candidates.
“The appellate courts have repeatedly cautioned the first respondent that it must maintain impartiality during election proceedings. However, the first Respondent in this case has remained unchanged.
“Therefore, it is not only an embarrassment, but also a dereliction of duty on the part of the first respondent when it dons the attire of a candidate in an election it presided over as an election official in order to file a preliminary objection against an election petition as in this instance.
“It is anticipated that INEC will maintain a neutral stance in all litigations in which election participants contest the outcome of the elections and refrain from filing objections to the petition.
“Before or during the Pre-Hearing Session or during the hearing of the petition, the petitioners will urge the Honourable Court to strike and/or dismiss the first respondent’s Notice of Preliminary Objection,” Obi explained.
In addition, he characterised INEC’s preliminary objection to the petition he filed against Tinubu’s declaration as the presidential election winner as “misguided.”
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The post-election crisis in the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken on a new dimension with the suspension of the Chairman, Hon. Phillips Aivoji, and the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Benedict Felix Tai, by the State Working Committee.
The state publicity secretary, the Honourable Hakeem Amode, stated that the suspension of the pair was one of the resolutions reached at the April 25, 2023 meeting.
In a statement, he stated that the chairman and his deputy would resign pending the outcome of a pending legal action against them.
He stated that the Vice Chairman of the West Senatorial District, the Honourable Sunday Olaifa, who hails from the senatorial district of the “suspended” chairman, would act as chairman pending the outcome of the court case.
In addition, a seven-member disciplinary committee was established in accordance with Section 57, subsections 1 and 2 of the party’s constitution.
The statement listed the members as follows: Chief Abayomi Kuye (Chairman), Alhaji Isiaka Shodiya, Princess M.A Coker (Iya Ni Wura), Kayode Ariwayo, Femi Oluokun, Segun Oriyomi, and Barr. Esther Edesiri Egbi (Secretary).
The statement added that the post-election disciplinary committee is expected to report back to the State Working Committee within one week.
Chief Olaifa, the Honourable Agboola Akinpelu, Youth Leader, the Honourable Hakeem Amode, State Publicity Secretary, the Honourable Ismail Olatunji, State Auditor, and the Honourable Adio Salami State, Organising Secretary, were present at the SWC meeting.
Amode added, “The five members in attendance represent the majority of the State Working Committee’s original 14 members, of whom three had defected to the ruling party, reducing the committee’s membership to eleven.”
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No Catholic Priest Was Abducted In Anambra – Police
Anambra State Police Command has disproven the claim that a Catholic priest was kidnapped along Afor junction, Nnobi road in Anambra.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Anambra police spokesman Ikenga Tochukwu said that command operatives had received information about an abandoned white Lexus jeep near Afor market junction, which they then returned to one of the state’s police bases.
“The Jeep’s owner presented proof of ownership at the station, and the vehicle was released to him.
“The victim claimed to have been abducted by unidentified men and robbed of his personal belongings prior to his release.
“The man who claimed to have been kidnapped and stripped of his possessions before being released is reportedly neither a Catholic priest nor a cleric,” read the statement.
Tochukwu described the rumour that a Catholic priest was kidnapped in Anambra as a prime example of a sensationalist report, and he stated that the command wishes to clarify that the information gathered indicates that he is not a priest.
“Additional information will be provided,” he added.
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D’banj Biography and Net Worth: D banj is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur whose real name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo. On June 9, 1980, he was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
D’banj was raised in a military family and went to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Abeokuta. He later enrolled at Lagos State University, where he studied mechanical engineering for a year before dropping out to pursue a career in music.
D’banj’s debut album, “No Long Thing,” was a huge success in Nigeria and throughout Africa when it was released in 2004. Hit songs on the album included “Tongolo” and “Why Me.” In 2006, he released his second album, “Run Down Funk U Up,” which included hit singles like “Oliver Twist” and “Fall in Love.”
D banj has bagged many awards for his music, including Best African Act at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards and Best International Act: Africa at the 2011 BET Awards. He’s also worked with international artists such as Kanye West and Snoop Dogg.
D’banj is a businessman in addition to a musician. He is the founder of Koko Holdings, which owns Koko Water, Koko Mobile, and Koko Lounge. He is also a United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace and an ambassador for the ONE Campaign.
D’banj lost his son, Daniel III, in a drowning accident in 2018, which was a difficult time for him and his family. Since then, he has used his platform to advocate for water safety and has launched the “One Africa, One Ambition” project to assist African youths in achieving their goals.
D’banj is a successful Nigerian musician who has had a significant impact on the African music industry.
D’banj Biography and Net Worth
Name
D’banj
Real Name
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo
Date of birth
June 9, 1980
Place of birth
Zaria, Kaduna State
State of Origin
Ogun State
Ethnicity
Yoruba
Religion
Christian
Profession
singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur
Wife
Lineo, Didi Kilgrow
Net Worth
Over $12 million
D’banj Biography – Early Life
D’banj, whose real name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, born on June 9, 1980, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He grew up in a military household, as his father was an officer in the Nigerian Army who hailed from Shagamu in Ogun State. D’banj gained admission into the Nigerian Military School before moving to England to study mechanical engineering at the Lee Academy in Kent.
D banj Music Career Beginnings
While in England, D’banj developed an interest in music and began performing at local shows and talent competitions. In 2004, he returned to Nigeria and teamed up with his childhood friend, Don Jazzy, to form the music group Mo’Hits.
Mo’Hits released their debut album, “No Long Thing,” in 2005, which included the hit singles “Tongolo” and “Socor.” The album was a commercial success and helped establish D’banj as one of Nigeria’s biggest musical acts. His next album, “Run Down Funk U Up,” was released in 2006 and featured the hit single “Why Me.”
International Success
D’banj continued to release hit singles and albums, including “The Entertainer” in 2008 and “Mr. Endowed” in 2010. In 2011, he signed a record deal with Kanye West’s GOOD Music label and released the international hit single “Oliver Twist.”
The song went to number one in several countries, including the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
Aside from his music career, D’banj has also been involved in several other business ventures. He founded the multimedia entertainment company, DB Records, in 2012 and has also served as a judge on the Nigerian version of the television show “The Voice.”
D’banj Biography –Personal Life
D’banj has kept his personal life relatively private, but it is known that he got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, in 2016. The couple has a son named Daniel Oyebanjo III, who tragically drowned in their home in 2018.
Philanthropy
D’banj has been involved in several philanthropic initiatives throughout his career. In 2011, he founded the Koko Foundation for Youth and Peace Development, which focuses on providing educational opportunities for underprivileged youth in Africa. He has also been a spokesperson for the ONE Campaign, an international organisation dedicated to fighting extreme poverty and preventable diseases.
D’banj Marriage
D’banj got married to his longtime girlfriend, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, in June 2016. The wedding was a private ceremony held in Lagos, Nigeria, with only close family and friends in attendance. The couple had been dating for several years before tying the knot. They welcomed their first child, a son named Daniel Oyebanjo III, in May 2017.
However, the couple experienced a tragedy in June 2018 when their son drowned in their home in Ikoyi, Lagos. The incident was a heartbreaking loss for the couple, and they took a break from the public eye to mourn their son. They later made a comeback, with D’banj releasing a song in tribute to his son titled “Letter to My Wife.” The couple has since remained together and has been supportive of each other, both personally and professionally.
D’banj Biography – D’banj Children
D’banj has two children. His first child, a son named Daniel Oyebanjo III, was born in May 2017 to his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow. Unfortunately, their son tragically drowned in their home in June 2018.
D banj and his wife welcomed their second child, a baby girl, in September 2021. The couple shared the news on their respective Instagram pages with posts celebrating the birth of their daughter. D’banj expressed his joy and gratitude, saying, “As I hold my daughter, my own babylet, in my arms on this day, all the proof of God I need is in her eyes.”
D’banj Controversy.
Singer D’banj arrested and detained over Npower fraud, See Details.
D’banj’s net worth
D’banj’s net worth was estimated to be around $12 million USD. However, please keep in mind that net worth can fluctuate over time, and this figure may have changed since then.
FG finally commences evacuation of Nigerians from Sudan to Egypt after Tuesday’s failed promise
Following the outbreak of conflict in the North African country, the Federal Government has confirmed the beginning of the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in Sudan.
On Wednesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and his counterpart, the Minister of State, Zubairu Dada, confirmed it while briefing State House Correspondents on the latest crisis developments.
Onyeama disclosed that 40 luxury buses were already on the ground in Sudan to transport Nigerian nationals to Egypt, where they would be airlifted back to Nigeria.
He stated that the evacuation efforts are being coordinated by the Nigerian embassy in Sudan and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FERMA) officials.
According to the Ministers, the buses used to transport our citizens cost $1.2 million, which included the cost of providing security while transporting them to Egyptian soil.
Additionally, both ministers emphasised that women and children will be given priority, including diplomats who are equally involved in the evacuation’s logistics.
They noted that the Nigerian government was utilising the 72-hour ceasefire agreement to evacuate as many citizens as possible.
Ambassador Dada stated that the Saudi Arabian government had already evacuated some Nigerians to safety via sea, and that once the situation has stabilised, plans will be made to transport them back to Nigeria.
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