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Police nab Mbaka impostor over N3m fraud
A middle-aged man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating the Catholic priest of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka in Fegge, Onitsha South local government area of Anambra State.The fraudster reportedly duped business man in the commercial city of the state of N3million.
Divisional Police Officer Rabiu Garba disclosed this on Sunday in Fegge while briefing newsmen on the efforts of his division to sanitise the area.
He said over N2million have so far been recovered from the suspect while efforts were on to recover the remaining amount.
He said the suspect was assisting the police in their investigations.
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The DPO also raised the alarm over a new method developed by the fraudsters in defrauding their victims at ATM Bank point through exchange of ATM cards while pretending to assist the customer.
He said others send fake bank alert to their victims after deceiving them.
He added, “Detectives from my division have also arrested a syndicate who duped a building material dealer of N1.2million worth of goods relocated to Ukpor, Nnewi South LGA of the state.”
He regretted that cyber crime in and around the commercial city has assumed an endemic dimension.
While revealing that the division has embarked on a search on all flash point and Betnaija offices, Rabiu warned that under aged children caught patronising such outfit would be arrested.
He appealed to parents and guardians to always keep watch on their children and wards.
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Sallah: Gov Abiodun felicitates with Muslims
Governor Dapo Abiodun has felicitated with the Muslims in Ogun State and Nigeria as they joined the rest of their brothers and sisters all over the world to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
Abiodun while wishing the Muslim faithful a happy celebration and many more of Eid-el-Kabir in good health and prosperity enjoined them to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s patience, perseverance, steadfastness, obedience and commitment to good things.
The Governor who made this known in his goodwill message on Sallah day, said such attributes are also vital ingredients required for the successful implementation of the “Building our Future Together” agenda of his administration.
He stated: “On behalf of your Government, I wish all our Muslims faithfuls a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration. I pray that we will celebrate many more of Eid-el-Kabir in good health and prosperity.
“There are numerous lessons to be learnt from the story that led to Eid- el-Kabir. After very many years wait by Prophet Ibrahim and his wife, Sarat, to have a child, he also heeded God’s directive to sacrifice the only son to God.
“It was at this point that God replaced the intended sacrificial son with a ram. That was a strong demonstration of patience, perseverance, steadfastness, obedience and commitment. This clear test of faith was what led to the festival we are celebrating today.
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“As we celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir Festival, it is important that we also take note of the lessons of the festival. We should all emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s patience, perseverance, steadfastness, obedience and commitment as vital ingredients toward the successful implementation of the “Building our Future Together” Agenda.
“Let me assure all our people that our Administration remains irrevocably committed to providing focused and qualitative governance that will create an enabling environment for Public-Private Sector Partnership (PPP) which is fundamental to creation of an enduring economic development and individual prosperity for the people of Ogun State and all those who have made our dear State their home, wherever they may reside or do business in the State.
“All we ask is your continued support, cooperation, and prayers. I have no doubt in my mind that our patience, perseverance, steadfastness, obedience and commitment will never go unnoticed before God. Together, we will work hand-in-hand on this path of glory to make our dear State the Ogun State of our dreams.
“Let me enjoin you all to celebrate with moderation. We must all remember that even this celebration is an act of worship to Allah. And, I pray that God accepts all our worship as Ibadah. May He also grant us good rewards in this life and hereafter.”
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Buhari, Conde, Masari observe Eid prayers in Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside his visiting guest and President of Guinea, Alpha Conde joined other Muslim faithfuls in Daura, Katsina state, on Sunday morning thronged the Kofar Arewa praying ground, to observe the Eid-El- Kabir prayers.
Buhari who was decked in Khaki colour flowing robe (Babanriga) with brown cap and a pair of brown shoes to match, arrived the praying ground in a black Mercedes Limousine about 9.35am
Also at the prayer ground were prominent Nigerians including the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruq Umar, the recently freed Magajin Gari Daura, former DSS boss, Mamman Daura, and prominent officials of the Katsina state government
The two Raqat prayers were immediately observed with Malam Sefiyanu Yusuf who led the prayers and read the sermons which revolved around the importance of the Salah as a demonstration of Moslems loyalty and obeisance to Almighty Allah.
The Emir of Daura, Umar Faruq Umar, in his brief comments, lauded President Buhari’s administration, assuring him of the support of people of Katsina state.
He said” We are proud of you; we are proud of your administration and we shall continue to pray for you. You will continue to triumph over your enemies.”
Governor Aminu Masari who also attended the prayer session, praised President Buhari for his strong attachment to the people of the state. He urged him on in his efforts at repositioning the country.
Masari also urged Nigerians to always put leaders in their prayers, and hold them accountable in a peaceful manner. He insisted that prayers, not confrontation, are what Nigerian leaders require to help them navigate the ship of state through the turbulence of security and social challenges besetting the nation.
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He said’’ although it was within the right of citizens to request a fair deal from the government, it is however, counterproductive to allow the heart to rule over the head by being confrontational in the approach’’.
While calling on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of respect and obedience to the command of Allah, equality, love for one another, which the annual Pilgrimage seeks to teach, he stated that the last thing the country needed is disobedience to the Constitution, which prescribes legitimate methods of seeking the government’s attention.
President Buhari and his guest, later at the praying ground, performed the traditional slaughtering of the Salah rams.
A Durbar was later held in the day in Daura in honour of the visiting Guinean President. Meanwhile, the Salah celebration was generally peaceful in the state.
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Nigerian youths urged to support activities, programmes that promote peace
The Acting Executive Director, Projects (EDP) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Adjogbe, has urged the youths in all parts of Nigeria to support activities and programmes that promote peace.
He spoke when members of the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), led by its President, Dr. Isah Abubakar, visited him at NDDC’s corporate headquarters in Port Harcourt, Eivers State and honoured him as an icon of human transformation, with the title: “Garkuwan Matasan Nigeria” (Protector of the Youths).
Adjogbe stated that the NDDC was planning to mount a programme where ex-agitators would come out to declare that Niger Delta region had surrendered to peace, stating that it was an important message that should be spread throughout the country.
He described peace as a veritable instrument for nation building, stressing that NDDC was making conscious efforts to ensure lasting peace.
The NDDC chief said: “We must continue to work to promote peace and security for the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region, in particular, and Nigeria, in general.
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“If we do not surrender to peace, then we cannot drive the development process. Hence, we must deploy all efforts to ensure that there is peace and security in our country.
Adjogbe further stressed the need to inculcate the right attitude and values in the youths, stating that it was necessary to recalibrate our value system and get people to begin to differentiate between good and bad, adding that it would once again make the Niger Delta friendly to investors.
He said: “It is important for us to begin to woo investors back to the Niger Delta, to drive sustainable development, which will ultimately improve the quality of life of our people.”
The acting EDP also stated that much as the next level agenda of the Federal Government was promising, it would not achieve the desired goals in an atmosphere of insecurity, noting that as one of the national patrons of the Buhari Support Group, he joined in the effort to preach peace in all parts of the country.
He said: “I have been an ardent follower of President Muhammadu Buhari right from when he was the military Head of State in the 1980s. I still remember the War Against Indiscipline (WAI), which ingrained the queuing culture into the consciousness of Nigerians.
“I am happy that Nigerians have given President Buhari another opportunity to instill discipline in our country in a democratic milieu.”
President of the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria, Dr Isah Abubakar, noted that Adjogbe was one of the few Federal Government appointees that distinguished themselves in service, pointing out that the group recognised his exceptional performance and commitment to the next level agenda of the Buhari administration.
He said the NYCN was impressed by the fact that the NDDC’s acting EDP had mentored many youths and prepared them for leadership positions.
Abubakar said: “We, therefore, recognize you as an icon of human transformation who has shown exemplary leadership in the area of agriculture, infrastructure, youth empowerment and encouraging youths to participate in leadership.”
The NYCN President also urged NDDC to help nurture the newly-established North East Development Commission, noting that the Niger Delta interventionist agency had come a long way and its experiences over the years could help other new bodies to take their own bearing.
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Peterside urges Muslims to pray for progress of Nigeria
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has urged Muslim faithful to reflect on the significance Eid el-Kabir and pray for the progress of Nigeria.
In an online message on Sunday, Peterside noted that the prayers of Muslims across Nigeria, alongside those of Christians, had profound effects on the relative stability being enjoyed in the country.
He stated that as partners in the progress and development of Nigeria, Muslims had not just contributed their quota, but also made sacrifices towards the corporate existence of the nation.
The NIMASA chief stressed that Islam places emphasis on brotherliness and help for the less privileged, hence the need for all adherents to imbibe such virtues.
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He called on Muslims to be tolerant and continue to work for peace and unity of the country.
Peterside said: “Islam is a religion that preaches peace, philanthropy, love and forgiveness. Our Muslim brothers and sisters must emulate these ideals, for the good of Nigeria and humanity.
“We must work together for the overall good of all Nigerians and Allah, who has brought us together as one entity for a reason.”
The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state also called on all Nigerians to continue to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, who he insisted was genuinely interested in the greater good of all.
He said: “President Buhari’s commitment to a better Nigeria is not in doubt. He is genuinely ready to make the commonwealth of this country available to all.
“We may not be where we want to be, but there is no questioning of his direction, vision and readiness to take us to where we should be. The days of hard work are beginning to manifest, things are shaping up.
“As his lieutenants, we are daily working hard to bring his vision into fruition. We are daily energised by his determination to take Nigeria to the next level and we are committed to it.”
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100 youths complete Edo’s Young Engineers Programme
The Edo State Government through the Edo State Skills Development Agency, (EdoJobs) has graduated 100 youths who completed the six-week Young Engineers Programme organised in collaboration with the CADD Centre Nigeria.
Speaking at the ceremony in Benin City, Edo State capital, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Skills Development and Job Creation, Mrs Ukinebo Dare said the training provided opportunities for the participants to be equipped with in-demand skills in the engineering sector for self-sustenance.
Dare commended the graduates for believing in the vision of GovernorGodwin Obaseki to create 200,000 jobs, noting, “We look forward to you being at the crusade to re-enact Edo as the centre of economic development in Nigeria.”
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A Technical Partner on the programme and Executive Director, Riverbank Technologies and Engineering Limited, Mr Ayoola Jolayemi, said the company equips people with skills in engineering designs and has trained about 10,754 people in Nigeria, including the 100 beneficiaries who completed their training programme in Edo State.
He commended the participants’ enthusiasm throughput the training period, adding, “A good design is at the core of the success of engineering projects. We are glad that we have impacted knowledge to people in Edo in engineering designs which will make the state rich in engineering skills.”
Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Benin branch, Mr Jonathan Ekhoediarehi thanked the Governor Obaseki led-administration for organising the training which he said has equipped young engineers with the required skills and field knowledge to practice.
Ekhoediarehi urged the trainees to see themselves fortunate to have participated in the programme and urged them to put the knowledge acquired into practice.
One of the beneficiaries, Miss Faith Idahosa, said the training programme has equipped her with practical knowledge in using computer software to further her engineering profession.
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Eid-el-Kabir: Commuters lament shortage of commercial vehicles in FCT
As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were left stranded at some bus-stops as shortage of intra city vehicles hit Abuja metropolis.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observed that many commuters were stranded at various bus stops within the territory as there were few commercial vehicles operating.
Some of the bus-stops include: Apo Roundabout, Berger junction, Jabi Motor Park, Dutse Junction.
At Apo-Roundabout, Mr Friday Mungu said that he had waited at the junction for over an hour waiting to board a vehicle to Mararaba area of Nasarawa State.
“ I think there is scarcity of commercial vehicles because most of the commercial drivers at this axis are Muslims.
“They probably travelled home to celebrate sallah,” he said.
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According to another stranded commuter, Kolawole Olaoluwalonje, the major reason for the scarcity was due to rain and sallah celebration.
”It is like commercial drivers had decided not to operate,” he said.
Mrs Halima Hussaini expressed disatisfaction because of the hardship created by the absence of commercial vehicles on the road.
She said that she had waited at Dutse junction for close to 30 minutes just to board a vehicle to visit her Muslim friends at Gwarimpa estate.
She had wondered if all the Commercial drivers were Muslims.
“ I thought we had a combination of Muslims and Christians as Taxi drivers but because today is sallah, there is scarcity of vehicles coupled with the fact that Christians go to church,” she said.
Mr Prosper Kelani, a member of National Union of Road Traffic Workers (NURTW), said that it was expected for commuters to experience shortage of commercial vehicles because sallah was an opportunity for most to rest.
Kelani advised commuters to exercise patience with drivers as the scarcity was only for a short period and would be over once the celebration was over.
(NAN)
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BREAKING: ManU beat Chelsea 4-0 in the first game of the season
Manchester united on Sunday defeated Chelsea 4-0 at Old Trafford.
It was a breathtaking match that ended with the red devils defeating the blue.
Although Chelsea FC started well during the first half, but conceded more in the second half.
Daniel James’s goal made it 4-0.Details later…