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  • Breaking: Buhari takes Oath of Office

    President Muhammadu Buhari has just taken the oath of office as Nigeria’s president for the next four years.

    The event which took place at Eagle square Abuja had so many dignitaries in attendance.

  • Breaking: Emir of Kano Sanusi absent at Ganduje’s inauguration

    Emir Of Kano Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II was conspicuously absent at the inauguration of the state governor Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for the second term in office.

    The inauguration which is taking place presently at the Sani Abacha Stadium observed that two out of the five emirates are already taking their seats, they include emir of Bichi and Rano while that of Kano, Gaya and Karaye are empty.

    An unconfirmed report has it that the absence of the Emir of Kano is based on security reasons, while that of Gaya and Karaye were said to be on their way to the venue of the event.

    However, this reporter observed that dignitaries present at the occasion include: Diplomatic corp, technocrats, businessmen, top security brass and other stakeholders.

    Read Also: Breaking: Buhari arrives Eagles Square Abuja

    The Sani Abacha Stadium venue of the event is jampacked with supporters and APC stalwarts, while security was watertight. While compiling this report the Governor and his deputy were already at the stadium as the occasion commences without the presence of the Emir of Kano.

    If you could recall, there was a rift between the state governor and the emir, which culminated into creating four other emirates within the state.

    The Chief Justice of the state justice Sagir Umar is expected to swear in Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and his Deputy Dr Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, as at the time of filing in this report

  • Tight security around Eagles Square

    There was tight security around the Eagles Square venue of the 2019 Presidential inauguration in Abuja.

    All entrances leading into the Federal Capital City, Abuja were manned by soldiers who screen vehicles and passengers entering the city.

    The Nigerian Army had on May 4, raised the alarm that some elements including foreign collaborators had planned to disrupt the swearing-in ceremony.

    Among dignitaries already at the Eagles Square include Nuhu Ribadu, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara.

    Read Also: Four things you should know about Eagle square Abuja

    Also at the venue are President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some members of the immediate past cabinet, the Governors of Edo and Kogi States, Godwin Obaseki and Yahaya Bello respectively and members of the Diplomatic Corps.

    The Guard of Honour Parade comprising different military formation, army, navy and the air force and the Police are already entertaining guests.

  • Brexit not an option says UK PM candidate Hancock

    Matt Hancock, one of the Conservative candidates vying for Prime Minister Theresa May’s job, said a no-deal Brexit was not an option for Britain’s next leader as the speaker of parliament would thwart it, the Financial Times reported.

    “The brutal reality is, no deal is not a policy choice available to the next prime minister,” Hancock, Britain’s 40-year-old health minister, said. “There’s evidence that there is a majority for delivering Brexit in the House of Commons.”

    Hancock said Commons Speaker John Bercow would thwart any attempt by a no-deal prime minister to overrule lawmakers.

    “I think the Speaker would facilitate a majority in the House of Commons who are opposed to no deal in exactly the same way as he did in the run-up to the 29 March,” Hancock said.

    Read Also: British PM May resigns, pave way for Brexit confrontation with EU

    Hancock ruled out holding a second referendum and in a pitch to be a future finance minister, he said the party should make arguments for “free enterprise and a free society.”

  • How to survive a fire outbreak

    No one looks forward to a fire outbreak. However, fires do not need anybody”s permission to gut through houses or shops or offices. This is why it is necessary to learn all about what to do should you ever find yourself trapped during a fire outbreak.

    GET PREPARED
    It is important that you make adequate preparations for such occurrences. Knowing what to do if a fire does break out can help minimize damage and maximize your chances of survival.
    Make sure your family members and workers know and memorize at least two potential exits from every room in the building. Normally, the primary escape route is the front door. The back door and windows are also alternative routes. Study these routes and ensure there are measures in place to help with escaping.

    STAY LOW
    The heat of fire causes the flames to rise, which makes the air closer to the floor, breathable. So staying low is a very good way not to get knocked unconscious as a result of lack of oxygen.
    You can then crawl your way out through your set out escape routes.

    BE CAREFUL
    Be careful not to open doors abruptly. First, check if smoke is coming fiercely from under the door or check with the back of your hand if the doorknob is hot. If this is the case, change to your alternative escape route. However, if fortunately, the doorknob is cool, brace your shoulder against the door before you twist the handle to prevent the door from blowing open due to air pressure differences on either side.

    PROTECT YOURSELF
    If the route to reach safety is filled with smoke, protect yourself from inhaling damaging gasses by wrapping a piece of cloth around your mouth and nose. If you have access to water, wet the cloth before wrapping your nose and mouth. This will help filter larger smoke and soot particulates.

    Read Also: Road crash claims 7, injures 6 in Plateau

    IMPROVISE
    In cases where all escape routes are cut off, look for a window. If you have to break the glass to get through, smash out the lower corners with a blunt, heavy object. Cover the exposed edges with thick clothing, bedding or cushions before going through. You can toss a few cushions to help with your landing.

    STAY SAFE
    Once you make it outside, do not go back inside for anything. Seek medical attention immediately to treat wounds or burn as well as rule out any internal damage.

    While it is relieving to escape a fire outbreak, it is better to prevent it entirely. Make sure your gas cylinders are locked after each use, make sure you do not light candles beside curtains or papers, and ensure all electrical wirings are properly done.

  • Road crash claims 7, injures 6 in Plateau

    A crash on the Hawan – Kibo – Jos road involving a truck with registration number BSA214XA, and a Toyota Hiace bus marked BSA453XJ has claimed seven lives.

    The fatal accident, which occurred Tuesday evening, also left six persons severely injured.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the truck belonged to Dangote Company while the bus was from God’s Time is the Best Transport company in Jos.

    An eye witness, who prefered anonymity, told NAN that the brake of the truck failed and the driver lost control, crashing into the oncoming bus.

    The eye witness also said that the truck was speeding when the brake failed, resulting in the fatal incident.

    Mr Andrew Bala, the Public Education Officer of the Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident.

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    Bala said the 13 victims involved in the accident were all adults, consisting of 10 males and three females.

    He commended the timely response of FRSC personnel to the scene for rescue operations, adding that the injured were moved for immediate medical attention while the bodies of those that died were deposited at the mortuary.

    “The injured persons are currently receiving treatment at Salama hospital, Gidan-Waya, while the bodies of those who died were deposited at the morgue of General Hospital, Kafachan, all in Kaduna State, ” he said.

    Bala advised motorists to drive with care and desist from speeding, particularly during this rainy season.

    He also advised motorists to ensure their vehicles were in good condition before plying the highways.

  • Mai Mala set to take over Yobe from Gaidam

    The stage is now set for the former Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, APC Lag. Mai Mala Buni as executive governor of Yobe State.

    The new Banquet Hall of the government House Damaturu, venue for the inauguration of His Excellency Alh Mai Mala Buni is now set waiting for his arrival and the outgoing governor Ibrahim Gaidam and the chief judge of the state for the kick off of the inauguration.

    Read Also: Tinubu, Akande arrive Eagles Square

    There is a strict restriction of movement to the government house where the inauguration will be held.

    The Nation observed that two sets of access cards are issued to two different categories of people. While the other card allows dignitaries access to the main hall of the event, another card only grants guests access outside the premises of the venue.

    Detail shortly…

  • Imo Assembly Speaker resigns

    The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Acho Ihim, has resigned his position few weeks to the inauguration of the new session.

    The embattled speaker tendered his resignation letter to the Clerk of the House, Chris Duru.

    The Deputy Speaker, Ugonna Ozurigbo, also resigned in a similar manner last week.

    Of the 27 lawmakers, 21 suspended the Speaker and Majority Leader Lugard Osuji for “conducts against the interest of members of the House”.

    The aggrieved lawmakers announced Chinedu Offor (Onuimo council) as the Acting Speaker.

    Read Also: I’m leaving N42.5b in Imo coffers, says Okorocha

    Ihim’s Chief Press Secretary, Marcel Ekwezuo, confirmed the resignation.

    He said: “The Speaker has resigned. He tendered his resignation letter today May 28 (yesterday). He is grateful to his colleagues and the people for the opportunity to serve as the number third citizen of the state for four years.”

    But a lawmaker said Ihim resigned because of fear of being impeached.

    “Yes, he has resigned, but beyond the reason given, he played a fast one by resigning before he is impeached during the next plenary. He knows that after today, he will no longer get the executive backing to remain as the Speaker until this Assembly ends. He preferred to leave with the governor which is the best for him,” he said.

  • N4b probe: Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s Chief of Staff, others

    CHIEF Magistrates’ Court in Kano has ordered the arrest of three persons, including Mannir Sanusi, the Chief of Staff to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

    The trio were sued before the court by the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Commission for failing to honour its invitation in a N4 billion fraud investigation against the Emir of Kano.

    A Chief Magistrate Mohammed Idris ordered the arrest of Sanusi, who holds the traditional title of Damburan Kano; Mujitaba Abba, and the Accountant of Kano Emirate Council, Sani Muhammad-Kwaru, over their alleged refusal to honour the commission’s invitation.

    The commission wrote to the court seeking for an order of arrest against the three palace officials.

    Read also: 11-yr-old girl dies in well in Kano

    Idris consequently issued and signed the arrest warrant sequel to a motion by Mr. Salisu Tahir, Chief State counsel.

    Tahir had said the request was based on the provision of Section 38 of the enabling law establishing the commission.

    The commission had invited four people in connection to the allegation, of which only Isa Bayero, alias Isa Pilot, who was a former scribe to the Emirate Council, honoured the invitation.

    Reacting to the development, the chairman of the commission, Mr. Muhiyi Magaji, said the three persons that have arrest warrant on their heads are the principal suspects in the case.

    He explained the commission had already requested security operatives to enforce the order and arrest the suspects.

  • Why I changed my mind, Man explains withdrawal of suit against Gbajabiamila

    The man, who instituted the suit that sought to stop the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila from contesting the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 9th National Assembly, Philip Undie has explained his decision to withdraw the suit.

    Undie, in a letter to his lawyer, Ayodele Justice said his decision to direct the withdrawal of the suit, filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja, because he was now better informed about the issues raised in the suit.

    The plaintiff had, in the suit, claimed that Gbajabiamila was not qualified to contest for the leadership of the House of Reps because of his alleged conviction by the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia in the United States of America in 2007 for fraud and dishonesty.

    In his letter dated May 27, 2019 and addressed to his lawyer’s law firm, Legion of Legal Consults, Undie said learnt that Gbajabiamila has been cleared of criminal conviction in the State of Georgia in the US.

    Undie added that he directed the withdrawal of the suit,marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/539/2019, because he found that a Federal High Court in Abuja, had on May 22, 2018, made an order in favour of Gbajabiamila in a similar suit.

    Read Also; Speaker race: Plaintiff withdraws suit to stop Gbajabiamila from contesting

    The letter read, “I am writing to notify you of my intention to withdraw from the above referenced legal suit wherein I sought the disqualification of the 1st defendant (Gbajabiamila) from contesting the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

    “It is important that I honourably discontinue the suit following the emergence of more facts indicating that the 1st defendant, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila was cleared of criminal conviction in the State of Georgia or any other part of the United States of America in a letter dated August 20, 2010.

    “I am also in the possession of an order of the Federal High Court, Abuja, dated May 22, 2018, delivered by Justice Abdu-Kafarati in favour of Femi Gbajabiamila.

    “Kindly avail me details of my legal fees in accordance with our earlier agreement,” Undie said.

    Details shortly…