Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have reportedly arrested a lady for allegedly purchasing goods from traders with fake naira notes.
TVN gathered that the lady was arrested over the weekend at the Oregbeni market in Ikpoba Hill, in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
According to witnesses, the lady, who is in her 30s, had already bought items worth over N200,000 with counterfeit notes in the N1000 denomination before she was arrested.
One of the traders reportedly became suspicious of the mint and decided to compare it with old notes. She subsequently discovered that the mint was fake and raised an alarm.
Other traders who confirmed that the money was fake trailed the suspect, who, unknowingly, kept moving from one shop to another in search of items to buy.
The suspected fraudster was reportedly lured into one of the shops to see other goods, not knowing that the traders had contacted the police.
She was subsequently arrested with fake notes.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, said he was yet to be briefed on the matter.
Edo: Police nab lady who bought goods with fake naira notes
Edo: Police nab lady who bought goods with fake naira notes
Buratai denounces calls for Nigeria’s division, advocates unity
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, delivered a resolute message against those advocating for Nigeria’s division, labeling them as “dreamers” and affirming Nigeria’s enduring unity.
Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, in Kuta, Osun State on Sunday, Buratai emphasized the need for national cohesion and development.
In his address, Buratai commended Oba Oyelude as a unifying figure in Nigeria, praising his efforts to foster goodwill among various ethnic groups across the country. He dismissed the notion of Nigeria’s breakup, urging dissenters to reconsider their stance and jokingly suggesting they relocate their envisioned territories to the Atlantic Ocean.
“Nigeria is indivisible. Those who wish to divide the country must understand that they cannot do so within our national borders. The scars of our civil war remind us that disunity only leads to devastation,” Buratai asserted, underscoring the importance of maintaining Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
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Highlighting the diverse demographics present at the event, Buratai emphasized the interconnectedness of Nigeria’s ethnic groups, citing examples of Hausas, Yorubas, and Igbos residing harmoniously across different regions. He cautioned against allowing political differences to undermine the country’s unity and sovereignty.
“We must prioritize peace and development over divisive rhetoric. Nigeria’s progress hinges on our collective commitment to unity and stability,” Buratai urged, urging Nigerians to contribute positively towards national development.
In his own address, Oba Oyelude reiterated his dedication to promoting unity and progress in Nigeria, calling on all well-meaning citizens to join efforts aimed at fostering a stronger, more cohesive nation.
The event, attended by notable dignitaries including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, underscored the importance of solidarity and collaboration in advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic landscape.
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Why I don’t have houses in London, US
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, says his knack for industrialisation in Nigeria is the reason why he doesn’t have houses abroad.
Dangote noted that having houses in London or the United States of America would distract him from his focus on making Nigeria a hallmark of industrialisation.
The billionaire stated this while speaking to journalists at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.
He said, “The reason I don’t have a London or American house is solely because I wanted to focus on industrialisation in Nigeria.
“I figured that if I had those houses, there would be one reason or the other for me to visit those places, thereby causing distraction for me.
“I am very passionate about the Nigerian dream, and apart from my Lagos house, I have another one in my home state, Kano, and a rented one in Abuja.”
In her remarks, the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Fatima Dangote, praised her father’s diligence and perseverance in achieving the Nigerian dream.
Fatima stated, “I have not seen anyone as hardworking as my father. Sometimes I wonder how he never gives up.
“I wish we had a few more men like my father in Nigeria. The country will be a better place.”
Earlier, the group CEO disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation now owns only a 7.2 per cent stake in the refinery.
He said the figure reduced from the initial 20 per cent, saying, “NNPC no longer owns a 20% stake in the Dangote refinery. They were met to pay their balance in June but have yet to fulfil the obligations. Now, they only own a 7.2% stake in the refinery.”
Trump assassination attempt: Things to know about shooter Thomas Crooks
The United States Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, identified Thomas Mathew Crooks as the shooter in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Crooks attempted to assassinate Trump during the latter’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.
He was, however, killed by men of the secret service present at the venue.
Below are a few things to know about him:
– Crooks was 20 years old.
– He was a resident of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
-He shot at Trump from about 35 miles south of Butler.
-Local media said Crooks graduated from Bethel Park High School in 2022.
-He was registered to vote as a Republican, according to a listing in Pennsylvania’s voter database that matched his name, age, and a Bethel Park address that law enforcement searched on Saturday night.
-This year’s presidential election would have been the first he was old enough to vote in.
-Federal Election Commission records show that a donor listed as Thomas Crooks with the same address gave $15 to a Democratic-aligned political action committee called the Progressive Turnout Project in January 2021.
-Crooks was a kitchen worker.
-He wore a T-shirt from Demolition Ranch, a YouTube channel known for its guns and demolition content.
Trump assassination attempt: Things to know about shooter Thomas Crooks
Sanwo-Olu participates in Lagos annual tree planting event
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, participated in the Lagos annual tree planting event themed “Nurture Our Future” on Sunday.
The governor made this known in a post on x.com on Sunday, stating that the event is targeted at rejuvenating the commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
Sanwo-Olu wrote, “Today, I participated in the annual Lagos #TreePlantingDay2024 event, themed “Nurture Our Future.
“This event, organised by the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency under the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, holds great significance in fostering a sense of unity and responsibility within the community.
“The core objective of this initiative is to bring people together in a shared mission to protect our environment for the benefit of future generations. LASPARK, operating under the ministry’s guidance, has been given a mandate to plant 20,000 trees over the next year.”
Sanwo-Olu added that the target reflects a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
“Planting trees not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of our surroundings but also plays a vital role in preserving the balance of our ecosystem.
“This event serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to nurture a better future for generations to come,” he said.
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Be patient, Oyo agric college pleads with graduates
The management of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora has assured concerned students from the Faculty of Management who experienced delay in their mobilisation for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps that they will soon be mobilised.
A statement on Sunday by the college’s Public Relations Officer, Olawore Opeyemi, quoted the Rector, Prof. Akinola Akinlabi, as explaining that the delay in the accreditation of some of the programmes was as a result of COVID-19 lock down which prevented the past management from inviting the supervising body over polytechnics in Nigeria from visiting the institution for the accreditation then.
Olawore said the new management under Akinlabi’s leadership eventually secured the accreditation of the National Board for Technical Education for the accreditation of Higher National Diploma programmes in the Faculty of Management, while efforts are ongoing to normalise the shortcomings as a result of the delayed accreditation.
The rector revealed that students of the college since 2014 have been enjoying prompt and regular mobilisation for the NYSC scheme.
The statement read, “The rector revealed that students of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, since 2014 had been enjoying prompt and regular mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps Scheme.
“He appealed to the affected students to exercise a little more patience as efforts of the management in this direction will soon yield positive results.”
“He further revealed that management will not renege in ensuring prompt accreditation of the institution programmes.”
Akinlabi pointed out that between June 3 and 5, 2024, the NBTE visited the institution for resource inspection of 13 programmes and institutional accreditation.
He promised to update stakeholders as soon as the management’s effort yielded positive results.
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Dangote Refinery updates stake ownership, NNPC’s share reduced to 7.2%
In a significant development for Nigeria’s energy sector, Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Refinery, announced on Sunday that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has seen its stake in the refinery reduced from 20% to 7.2%.
Speaking at a press briefing held in Lagos, Dangote clarified that NNPC’s reduced ownership was a result of their failure to meet financial obligations.
“NNPC no longer holds a 20% stake in the Dangote Refinery,” stated Dangote, highlighting that the corporation had missed a payment deadline in June. “As a consequence of their inability to fulfill their financial commitments, their ownership in the refinery has been adjusted to 7.2%.”
The Dangote Refinery, touted as Africa’s largest single-train refinery, has been a focal point of Nigeria’s efforts to enhance its refining capacity and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.
Originally, NNPC had secured a 20% stake in the project, signaling a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering domestic energy production.
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“We had initially welcomed NNPC as a key partner in this crucial venture,” Dangote remarked, reflecting on the earlier stages of the collaboration. “However, the delay in their payments has necessitated this adjustment in ownership structure.”
Despite the ownership adjustment, Dangote expressed confidence in the refinery’s operational readiness. The project, which has garnered attention for its scale and potential impact on Nigeria’s economy, represents a milestone in the nation’s quest for energy self-sufficiency.
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Gunmen kill husband, kidnap wife, demand N7m ransom
Gunmen have reportedly held hostage two indigenes of the Abavo community, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, insisting on full payment of a N7 million ransom fee earlier demanded for the release of a kidnapped victim.
Mrs. Anthonia Jegbefume was kidnapped a week ago at her Okpe-Abavo residence by the gunmen who also shot dead her 55-year-old husband, Mr. Friday Jegbefume.
The kidnappers, it was learnt, released the woman at the weekend and abducted the two persons who had brought the sum of N1.7 million, which the family was only able to raise, for failing to bring the full amount they demanded.
Sources said one of the persons currently being held hostage is a relative of the woman and the other is a member of the deceased husband’s family.
Speaking on the development, a notable leader of the Abavo Clan Union, who did not want his name mentioned, said the kidnappers are asking for the balance of N5.3 million.
He said, “The kidnappers released the woman and took the people that went to pay the ransom fee.
“They had asked for N7 million and the family was able to raise N1.7 million. When they gave the N1.7 million to them, they held those that brought the money and asked for the remaining N5.3 million.”
When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer of the State Command, SP Bright Edafe, could not speak on the development at the time of filing this report.
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Those agitating for Nigeria’s division are dreamers -Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, has urged those wishing Nigeria disintegrate to perish the thought, predicting that the country would continue to remain a united nation.
Buratai spoke in Kuta, Osun State on Sunday at the 60th birthday celebration of Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, an event attended by dignitaries that include; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Osun State Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola among others.
The ex Army boss, who described Olowu Kuta as a detribalise Nigerian, who has shown love to people across all ethnic groups in the country, said those agitating that the country should disintegrate must be ready to carve out their own part and move it to the ocean.
Noting that the experience of civil war has taught Nigerians that agitation to divide the country would always fail, Buratai called for unity to further enhance Nigeria’s development.
“You know that Nigeria is one, unless you remove those people who are agitating, and drift (them) to the Atlantic. We will remain one Nigeria, anybody who wants to leave Nigeria should carry the part of the land and take it to the Atlantic; not within the Nigeria territory. It is very clear the level of integration.
“There are many Hausas here, there are many Yoruba and Igbo in the north. So, we should not allow politics to becloud our sense of unity and sovereignty.
“Anybody that says that he wants to leave Nigeria is a dreamer because we had bitter experience during the civil war. So it is not something that we will joke with,” Buratai said.
He advised Nigerians to embrace peace and focus on development, adding that the country should work more to further cement its unity by taking concrete action that would bring about development, and not by mere utterances.
In his remarks, Oba Oyelude, said he would continue to champion cause of unity and progress for Nigeria, and called on well meaning Nigerians to do for the country’s unity and progress.
Lagos shuts market over poor sanitation
Officials from the Lagos Waste Management Authority and the state Environmental Sanitation Corps have sealed the Oja Oba Market at Ile Epo area of the state over poor sanitary conditions.
The LAWMA Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made this known in a statement on X.com on Sunday.
Gbadegesin wrote, “Following complaints from concerned members of the public, particularly #Freestuv1, Oja Oba market at Ile Epo was sealed this morning by a combined #ZeroToleranceLagos Task Force consisting of #Lawma_gov Monitoring and Compliance Team and men and women of #LAGESCOfficial.
“This market has become notorious for very poor sanitary conditions and failure to comply with set waste management regulations.”
He added that the action was taken to protect members of the public from food-borne and water-borne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.
He also urged members of the public to raise the alarm anywhere they see poor sanitary practices in markets or other business outlets.
According reported in February that LAWMA officials similarly sealed Ire-Akari Market in the Isolo area of Lagos over poor sanitation.
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