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  • Fake soldier arrested in Niger

    Fake soldier arrested in Niger

    A 35-year-old man Aliyu Umar has been arrested by the Niger Police Command in Nasko in Magama local government area for posing as a soldier.

    Umar was said to have been parading himself as a military officer for some years before he was apprehended.

    The Nation learnt the suspect has been on the Niger Police Command’s watchlist since 2020 when he abandoned a Honda Accord vehicle with Reg.No. RBC 143 FF at Maje along Kotangora road to evade arrest for a similar offence.

    When interrogated, Umar, who is from Kebbi State, confessed he was not a military officer, adding the military accoutrements he wore and found with him belong to his brother, who is in the Army serving at Warri.

    He stated that he never meant to cause harm by wearing the uniform as he was only using it to “cruise and catch fun”.

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    The Niger Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Wasiu, said Police operatives attached to Nasko Division arrested Umar after they received a tip-off about an individual who has been parading himself as a military officer in Nasko.

    He said that the suspect was arrested with N720,000, a Mercedes Benz with Reg. No. BDG 300 TA, a NDA emblem, a military camouflage jungle hat, a military vest with belt, a military face mask, two ropes and three sim cards of different network providers.

    He said: “The suspect has been on the Command’s watchlist as he abandoned a Honda Accord vehicle with Reg.No. RBC 143 FF at Maje along Kotangora road in the year 2020 to evade arrest for a similar offence.

    “He couldn’t give a satisfactory account of himself as he claimed to be a car dealer and farmer while he also said that the cash in his possession was meant to purchase a vehicle.”

    Abiodun said that the case is under investigation and the suspect will be arraigned in court for prosecution immediately after investigation.

  • BBNaija: Bryann, Ilebaye exchange hot words

    BBNaija: Bryann, Ilebaye exchange hot words

    Bryann and Ilebaye have engaged in heated arguments with the former slamming the latter.

    Only days after Beauty was disqualified for violence, another Ilebaye and Bryann got into a heated argument over rumour of being a ‘ship.’

    During the intense verbal brawl, Ilebaye sternly warned Bryann to stay away from her as friendship wasn’t by force.

    She also noted whatever that may have existed between them so far has been pure cruise and nothing more.

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    Bryann, pricked by Ilebaye’s outburst, hurled insults, stating she ‘should go and catch cruise with her father.’

    Even after Ilebaye warned him not to include her dad in their fracas Bryann insisted: “I’ll say it again, go and catch cruise with your father.”

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  • Wilson Badejo Foundation decries insecurity, holds annual lecture

    Wilson Badejo Foundation decries insecurity, holds annual lecture

    The Wilson Badejo Foundation has attributed the high rate of poverty among Nigerians to the ineptitude of its leaders despite the abundant natural resources in the country.
    Speaking at a parley to announce the 15th edition of the annual lecture of the Wilson Badejo Foundation scheduled for August 10 at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Victoria Island, Lagos, Chairman of the Foundation, Dr. Osaren Emokpae said looting of public funds is responsible for the insecurity afflicting Nigeria.

    Emokpae who disclosed that the lecture would focus on poverty and insecurity in the country, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo would be the father of the day while the Special Assistant to the President on Media, Femi Adesina and other top dignitaries will be special guest of honour.

    According to him, the lecture focuses on the twin problems of poverty and insecurity with an eminent and erudite scholar-Professor Eghosa Osaghae, the Director General of the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) as the guest lecturer.

    Chairing the Occasion is the General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel church in Nigeria Rev Sam Aboyeji.

    He said issues based on the misery index in Nigeria compared to other African countries; looting of public funds; Nigeria corruption index compared to other countries; Nigeria life expectancy compared to Egypt and South Africa, among others, were part of the challenges affecting the country.

    “The reasons for Nigeria’s high misery index are obvious. Buhari’s economic policies are delivering pain for the majority. Since he assumed office in 2015, the country has witnessed two recessions. In 2020, Nigeria recorded a negative growth of -1.8 per cent. It was -1.6 per cent in 2016. For a country of about 211 million struggling with a GDP of $432.29 billion (2020), this translates to mass deprivation,’’ he stated.

    On the looting of public funds, Emokpae said: “Looting of the nation’s wealth has caused gross insecurity today and everyone is feeling the negative effect of it. Ever since independence, the theme of looting, embezzlement and general corruption is not new in Nigeria’s socio-political and economic space.

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    “At the commencement of the Fourth Republic in 1999, the Nigerian government, announcing a zero tolerance for the looting carnival of her national treasury, set up two anti-graft bodies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.

    “Despite this, the flurry of broad-day plunder of the state’s wealth has continued unabated, especially among politicians and government officials.”

    Speaking on insecurity, Emokpae said the country’s insecurity challenges were multi-dimensional, adding that they include, “Boko Haram Islamic extremism; militancy in the Niger-Delta; incessant kidnappings; Fulani Herdsmen crisis; Banditry and unknown gunmen crises in the South-east; ritual killings, and armed robbery.”

    The chairman, while commenting on the poverty levels in the country, said the World Bank, in its poverty assessment report titled, ‘A Better Future for All Nigerians: 2022 Nigeria Poverty Assessment,’ stated that the number of poor Nigerians was projected to hit 95.1 million by the end of 2022.

  • Mocking health, age wrong – Yul Edochie

    Mocking health, age wrong – Yul Edochie

    Movie star Yul Edochie has condemned those mocking a presidential candidate over his alleged ill-health.

    In a recent tweet on his official Twitter handle, Yul questioned why some Nigerians, especially those opposed to his presidential bid, would make fun of the candidate’s health and age.

    The actor stressed some of the people deriding the candidate might not be fortunate enough to live to his age, adding sickness can affect anyone.

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    He tweeted: “Old age is a blessing. And sickness can happen to anyone whether young or old. Making a mockery of someone’s health or age is wrong.

    “It’s ok if he’s not your candidate, but making jest of him cos of his age or health is absolutely wrong. You may not be lucky to see old age.”

  • Deyemi defends Liquorose over failed relationship with Emmanuel

    Deyemi defends Liquorose over failed relationship with Emmanuel

    Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon has defended Big Brother Naija’s “Shine Ya Eyes” first runner-up Roseline Afije aka Liquorose, after a troll made fun of her crashed relationship ex-housemate, Emmanuel Umoh.

    Liquorose accused Emmanuel of cheating on her, claiming she spotted him having an affair with a woman in his hotel when they travelled to Dubai.

    She said: “The light was off, the music was playing, it was dark, the girl was sitting at the edge and covering her face with a facemask”.

    When Ebuka Uchendu asked about Emmanuel and Liquorose’s relationship, Liquorose was the first to respond.

    She said: “I am done… it comes with disrespect.”

    Emmanuel responded: ‘It is not working for both… so it is done…’

    Liquorose, in a recent post, shared a video where she was promoting a brand.

    Actor, Deyemi and many others took to the comment section to hail her.

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    Although it had been more than six months since the reality star had revealed the facts of her nasty split, a troll still thought it was the ideal opportunity to make fun of her failed romance.

    Reacting to Deyemi’s comment, the troll mocked the reality TV star for following a man who never loved her.

    She said at her advanced age, Liquorose was unable to recognise when a man was not interested in her.

    “Man follower Emmanuel never loved you, you are dull like Beatrice said at your age you couldn’t tell that a man is not feeling you like that you are not even 27 you are above 30 years, we have seen how you look without filters no wonder you have low self-esteem about being used and dumped by so many men,” she wrote.

    Deyemi, in Liquorose’s defense, attacked the troll for insulting her.

    The movie star queried the troll’s guts to post a derogatory comment on another person’s page.

    He said: “Are you flipping mad? What demonic force gave you the right to make this malicious comment on another person’s page?? If you are miserable and unfulfilled kindly keep your pain and evil eyes to yourself and improve your own damn life!!!”

  • Lawyer speaks on recovery of 44 Fed Govt property

    Lawyer speaks on recovery of 44 Fed Govt property

    A top Abuja lawyer has opened up on his involvement in the recovery of about 44 Federal Government property illegally by individuals and organisations across the country.

    This followed the reported questioning of an aide to Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (ECC) over alleged sale of recovered assets.
    Principal Partner at M. E. Sheriff & Co, Mohammed Sheriff, faulted reports linking his firm with alleged fraud involving an aide to Malami, Mrs. Ladidi Mohammed in relation to sale of assets recovered by Federal Government from looters

    Sheriff said his firm had no dealings with Mrs. Mohammed, who heads Assets Recovery and Management Unit (ARMU), which coordinates sale of recovered properly.
    He added that his firm was engaged by Malami to assist in the tracing and recovery of the many property illegally occupied by individuals and organisations.

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    Sheriff said his firm was engaged following presentation by a real estate firm, Gerry Ikputu & Partners, to trace and recover the illegally occupied Federal Government property in states.

    The lawyer added that his firm secured an order of final forfeiture, granted by Justice Inyang Ekwo of Federal High Court, Abuja, in suit: FHC/ABJ/CS/ 1372 2021.
    Sherriff. who said his firm was yet to be paid for the services since none of the recovered property had been sold, noted that one of the property in Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, was unlawfully occupied for over 10 years after expiration of the lease.

    “We did not know there is an Asset Recovery Management Unit. Our involvement was in relation to the tracing and recovery of abandoned Federal Government properties occupied illegally…
    “We got instruction … to trace and recover assets … that we would be entitled to three per cent of proceed of sale, Sheriff said.

    He added that based on the AGF’s introduction, his firm went to the court, got an interim order of forfeiture and later a final fortune order on some of the property.
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  • Moet Abebe to women: your happiness should never revolve around men

    Moet Abebe to women: your happiness should never revolve around men

    Radio and TV presenter Laura Monyeazo Abebe aka Moet Abebe has tipped women on how to experience real happiness.

    She urged women to focus on themselves and never allow their happiness revolves around men.
    She argued men ought to be the ones to chase after women and never the other way round.

    Moet Abebe wrote: “Let Man be following you!!! You string them along!!! You make them invest in you!!!

    “Let them be the ones to waste their time and not you… Let them chase you!!! You should be the one that is emotionally unavailable!!!

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    “You should be the one that takes time to answer their calls or respond to their messages…. on a real.. overdoing or being over caring..e no dey pay…”

    She added: “Focus on you and your happiness mehn.. never let it revolve around Man becos na you the woman them go still blame when it all goes to shits.

    “You may as well make it work out in your favour… (drops mic).

     

  • EFCC arrests 29 internet fraud suspects in Ibadan

    EFCC arrests 29 internet fraud suspects in Ibadan

    Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested 29 internet fraud suspects in a sting operation at Omi-Adio area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

    The suspects are: Abdullahi Kehinde Tawab, Ayomide Alase Abiodun, Hassan Larla Olamilekan, Makinde Adebowale Saheed, Tofunmi Oyebade Segun, Rotimi Gbadamosi Ayomide, Igbamidun Joshua Olamiposi, Gbadamosi Samson Tobiloba, Qodir Ayoola Babalola, Frank Obi Ogechukwu, Olawale Abowaba Joshua, Dauda Kareem Oladayo, Hammed Dauda Akanji, Yusuf Akorede Abiodun and Haruna Adedoyin Kayode.

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    Others include Yusuf Lawale Raji, Adejare Ayuba Olamide, Owolabi Gbadamosi Moses, Victor Salami Gbenga, Abdullahi Teslim Taiwo, Oluwaseun Abowaba Samuel, Alase Ayodele Philip, Oduola Kunmi Ireola, Ajayi Olumide Olamilekan, Opeyemi Samuel Enitan, Yusuf Ayobami Qudus, Atanda Jamiu Olamide, Ibrahim Bashit Alade and Ilori Peter Oladapo.

    According to a statement by the Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, the items recovered from the suspects include mobile phones, laptops, two motorbikes, one i-watch, video games and jewelry.

    Uwujaren said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.

  • Kanu remains our leader, IPOB insists

    Kanu remains our leader, IPOB insists

    The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed as useless and fabricated reports alleging that it has replaced its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu with its head, Directorate of State (DOS), Mazi Chika Edoziem.

    The group, in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful described the report as the handiwork of mischievous elements bent on causing confusion, urging the public to disregard it.

    It insisted that Kanu remains its leader while Chika Edoziem remains Head of DOS.

    The statement reads: “We condemn the useless and fabricated media propaganda and blackmail from some media houses that IPOB has another or acting leader replacing our indefatigable liberator and prophet Mazi Nnamdi KANU.

    “Those peddling this kind these lies are those criminals who zoo gutter media are publishing this to confuse the weak-minded people.

    “We want everybody to bear in mind that Mazi Chika Edoziem is the head of IPOB Directorate of State, DOS and not IPOB Acting Leader.

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    “There was never a time that Emma Powerful the Publicity Secretary of IPOB issued any statement purporting that our Leader had been replaced by Mazi Chika Edoziem as IPOB Acting Leader. The said statement was the handiwork of mischievous elements bent on causing confusion in IPOB.

    “It is unfortunate that some mischievous elements twisted an unambiguous statement by IPOB where we clarified that in the meantime that our Leader is in detention, the Head of DOS, Mazi Edoziem will be providing direction on the day-to-day activities of IPOB. We never said that Edoziem has become the Acting Leader of IPOB.

    “For the avoidance of doubts, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains the Leader of IPOB. The entire IPOB family all over the world is loyal to him. IPOB has no Acting Leader. Chika Edoziem is only the Head of DOS of IPOB not the Leader.

    “We urge our family members, supporters, friends and members of the public to ignore the misleading and mischievous media report.”

  • Charity Nnaji alleges Beauty bought pagent crown

    Charity Nnaji alleges Beauty bought pagent crown

    Actress Charity Nnaji has alleged the recently disqualified BBNaija housemate Beauty Tukura bought her pageantry crown.

    She made this claim following the former Level 2 housemate’s disqualification from the reality TV show on Sunday.

    Tukura, in 2019, became the 43rd Miss Nigeria after representing Taraba State at the Miss Nigeria pageant at Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.

    Her disqualification has continued to elicit reactions from several quarters on social media.
    Many have argued an ex-beauty queen should never display such bad conduct, especially in the public.

    Beauty was disqualified for several reasons, including not following the game guidelines, micro phone infringement and throwing wigs at her fellow housemate.

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    She was disqualified after earning two additional strikes on Sunday.

    She had been given a strike in the first week of the show for her aggression towards Ilebaye during which she pulled the housemate’s wig.

    On Saturday night, Beauty displayed another aggression when she threw her wig and glasses at her ‘lover’ Groovy and attempted to break his microphone because he danced with Chomzy, a Level 1 housemate at the Saturday night party.

    Reacting to Beauty’s brief stay in the house as a result of her aggressive displays, Nnaji noted: “If a beauty queen cannot survive in BBN house in less than two weeks in biggie’s house, it’s obvious she bought her crown period.

    “Most beauty pageant crowns are being bought nor merited.”