Some suspected hoodlums have reportedly killed one person and injured two policemen on Jaen Makera quarters in Kano metropolis, Kano State.
The outgoing Commissioner of Police, AIG Usaini Gumel, disclosed this when he spoke to Journalists on Thursday in Kano.
Gumel noted that the suspects killed one Muktar Garba, also known as Babalia, during the incident.
He said that Garba died while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist hospital, Kano.
He added that his corpse had been released to his relatives for burial.
Gumel said that the hoodlums who were carrying dangerous weapons defied police presence, deployed to the area, and started attacking innocent people.
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He stated that more reinforcement from the police tactical team and nearby divisions was deployed to the area, and peace was restored as the hoodlums fled.
The commissioner said that efforts are being intensified to identify and arrest the perpetrators.
He mentioned that some other groups of hoodlums on Wednesday engaged in street fighting, using dangerous weapons at Yan Dillalai and Jaen Makera, but were dispersed by the police team.
Gumel said the two policemen, SC Wasilu Umar and PC Abdulmalik Yusif, who were injured during the incident, were treated and discharged from the hospital.
He said that a suspect, Umar Shuaibu, was arrested for attacking Yusif, while a vehicle attached to Filin Hockey was destroyed.
The commissioner said that the command strives to address the underlying causes of violence and promote lasting peace and well-being for all individuals affected.
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Apapa Customs set new record of N17.9bn daily collection
The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command, said it achieved a milestone by collecting N17,903,312,518.80 in a single day, setting a new record since its establishment.
This feat was announced by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, during a press briefing held on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, at the Command.
A statement on Thursday via Customs X account noted that Comptroller Olomu, who took office just a month ago, attributed this achievement to the intensified efforts of Customs officers in curbing revenue loopholes, especially in the face of dwindling cargo throughput, which has reportedly dropped by more than 50 per cent.
“This feat is the beginning of many revenue collection, trade facilitation and anti-smuggling exploits to be achieved while discharging our statutory responsibilities,” Olomu was quoted as saying
He expressed confidence in the command’s ability to maintain and exceed its mandate, praising the dedication of the officers and staff.
The CAC also revealed that the Command recently intercepted two containers of used clothing and Crusader soap.
Notably, the statement revealed that the revenue generation coincides with the one-year anniversary of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, in office.
Comptroller Olomu used the opportunity to urge all port users to adhere strictly to lawful operational guidelines.
“He urged all port users to adhere strictly to lawful operational guidelines, emphasising the importance of compliance with import and export regulations, timely duty payments, and active participation in national interests,” the statement stressed.
Appeal court reserves ruling on Rivers assembly crisis
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, has reserved ruling in the case between Martin Amaewhule and 24 others against Victor Oko-Jumbo and others.
The court, on Thursday, resolved to deliver its ruling on a later date.
The three-man panel of Justice Jimi Olukayode Bada, Justice Hama Barka, and Justice Balkisu Aliyu, made this decision during its sitting on appeal number CA/PHC/198/2024, monitored virtually on Thursday.
Amaewhule and 24 others are challenging the interlocutory injunction of Justice Charles Wali of a State High Court in Port Harcourt, which validated the declaration of their seats in the state House of Assembly vacant, pending the determination of the suit before it.
The High Court had also ordered Amaewhule and others to stop parading themselves as members of the Peoples Democratic Party and Rivers State House of Assembly until the conclusion of the matter before it
However, Amaewhule and others who were disturbed by the decision of the high court approached the Court of Appeal sitting in the state for a stay and subsequent invalidation of the ruling.
When the court sat on June 14, it urged the parties in the appeal to maintain status quo and advised the appellant to serve all the processes on the defendant.
Amaewhule, in the suit, is seeking a stay of the interlocutory orders of the High Court and challenging the jurisdiction of the lower court to entertain the matter.
But the court resolved to deliver its decision on the subject matter on a later date to be communicated to the parties
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It’s embarrassing, Force PRO condemns police officer escorting man in viral video
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reacted to a viral video of a police officer opening a car door for a young man and carrying money for him while he sprayed cash at an event
Adejobi described the officer’s behaviour as “embarrassing” and “disgusting” to the police force.
Sharing the video on X.com on Thursday, Adejobi said, “This was a case study at the IGP’s conference today in Abuja. This has been condemned, and an investigation has been instituted into the case. Senior officers have been ordered to take action against such in their AoRs and screen those who are to have police escorts and guards.
“Even the guy he was escorting doesn’t deserve to have a police escort. It’s embarrassing to the force and disgusting. Perhaps the policeman was on an illegal duty. We will fish him out and many alike.”
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Three to die by hanging for robbing car owner in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced three persons to death by hanging for robbing an owner of his car at gunpoint.
The defendants, Akingbade David, Michael Mayowa and Ibrahim Mukaila, were charged with armed robbery and conspiracy.
According to the charge sheet, they were arrested and charged to court for robbing one Gbenga Ajayi of his Toyota Corolla car at gunpoint on March 1, 2019, at NTA Road, Ado Ekiti.
An Assistant Chief Legal Officer, O.F Ajumobi, who prosecuted the case for Ekiti State, said, “The offences of Conspiracy and Armed Robbery are contrary to Section 6(b)of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap.R11, Vol.14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004”.
Ajumobi called two witnesses and tendered 11 exhibits in support of the case.
The defendants, represented by Akin Abon, lyanu Olumuagun and Adeyinka Opaleke gave evidence in their defence and called no witnesses.
In the court judgment on Wednesday, Justice John Adeyeye held that “the prosecution proved all the ingredients of the offences against the defendants beyond reasonable doubt”.
Adeyeye consequently convicted all the defendants and sentenced them to death by hanging for both of the offences.
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Wizkid unveils new album ‘Morayo’ ahead of Louis Vuitton show
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid sat down with Esquire UK for an exclusive interview as he prepared to attend his first Louis Vuitton runway show at Paris Fashion Week.
In a report via the Esquire UK website on Wednesday, the Grammy-winning artist shared insights about his upcoming album and his connection with Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director, Pharrell Williams.
Wizkid, known for hits like “Essence” and “Ginger,” revealed that his new album is named after his mother, Morayo.
“It’s very important for people to know where the source of my magic comes from. I’m African, I’m Nigerian; that’s my blood, that’s my DNA,” he explained. The album title, ‘Morayo’, is a Yoruba word meaning “I see joy.”
The artist described the unreleased record as “very, very personal,” adding, “I hope it lifts spirits and spreads positive energy.”
When asked about collaborations, the artiste offered a philosophical response, “We’re meant to collaborate – that’s the essence of humans. We’re here to work together.”
Parallels were drawn between Wizkid and Pharrell Williams, including their positive outlooks and family-oriented nature. Wizkid, a father himself, stated, “I’m trying to raise champions. I instil that into their minds […] that God has put them here on purpose.”
For the Louis Vuitton show, Wizkid sported a fresh look from the pre-SS25 collection, featuring a V-neck Fair Isle jumper, tailored shorts, and a shirt. He personalised the outfit by swapping the lookbook’s collegiate tie for an ivory one and opting for white sneakers instead of loafers.
Reflecting on his style influences, Wizkid credited “TV and magazines” and growing up with twelve sisters. The artist’s attendance at the show, themed “Le Monde Est À Vous” (The World is Yours), aligns with his own motivational speaking style, often sharing phrases like “Nothing is too far out of reach” and “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.”
Army new fighter aircraft to arrive today
The fighter aircraft acquired by the Nigerian Army is expected to arrive in the country today, Thursday.
The exact number of arriving aircraft is not yet known, but the group is the first of its kind expected in the country.
In a notice sent to our correspondent on Thursday from the Headquarters, the Chief of Army Staff would immediately inaugurate the aircraft for operational use.
The notice partly read, “The Nigerian Army Aviation is set to take delivery of its first batch of aircraft today. The Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja will subsequently launch the aircraft into operations upon arrival in Nigeria.”
Lagbaja had in September 2023, disclosed that the Federal Government approved the purchase of 12 MD 530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters for the service.
According to him, the procurement of this fighter aircraft would help improve the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Army to curb the insecurity ravaging the country.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria in support of the operationalization of Nigerian Army Aviation has approved the acquisition of the initial 12 MD 530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters that will actualize the operationalization of the Nigerian Army Aviation to effectively tackle security challenges bedeviling the country.
“The acquisition of the new attack helicopters is part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to boost the operational capabilities of the Army Aviation to appropriately respond to contemporary and emerging security threats,” Lagbaja was quoted as saying.
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Hoodlums kill one, injure two policemen in Kano
Some suspected hoodlums have unleashed mayhem on Jaen Makera’s quarters in the Kano metropolis, killing one person and injuring two policemen.
The outgoing Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, disclosed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Kano.
He said the suspects killed Muktar Garba, also known as Babalia, during the incident.
Gumel said that Garba died while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, adding that his corpse has been released to his relatives for burial.
The police boss said the hoodlums, who were carrying dangerous weapons, defied the police presence and attacked innocent people.
He said more reinforcement from the police tactical team and nearby divisions was deployed to the area, and peace was restored as the hoodlums fled.
The commissioner said that efforts are being intensified to identify and arrest the perpetrators.
He said some other groups of hoodlums on Wednesday engaged in street fighting, using dangerous weapons at Yan Dillalai and Jaen Makera, but were dispersed by the police team.
Gumel said the two policemen, SC Wasilu Umar and PC Abdulmalik Yusif, who were injured during the incident, were treated and discharged from the hospital.
He said that a suspect, Umar Shuaibu, was arrested for attacking Yusif while a vehicle attached to Filin Hockey was destroyed.
The Commissioner said that the command is striving to address the underlying causes of violence and promote lasting peace and well-being of all individuals affected.
He said normalcy has returned to the area as police personnel are monitoring the situation.
Nigeria, Ghana to represent Africa in US spelling bee
A non-governmental organisation, Young Educators Foundation, has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, that will be hosted in the United States in 2025.
The Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Eugenia Tachie-Menson, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.
Tachie-Menson said that the spelling competition that tested students’ competence in spelling and vocabulary prowess had seen Ghana representing the continent for about two decades.
She said that the foundation in collaboration with Lucid Education Initiative, Nigeria, facilitated Nigeria to join the representation.
“This collaboration aims to ignite a passion for spelling and literacy among Nigerian youths.
“The Scripps National Spelling Bee is more than a contest; it is a celebration of discipline, word mastery and academic excellence.
“Beyond giving Nigerian students and schools a global spotlight, it will boost cognitive skills, critical thinking, and mental agility in young learners.
“It will also spark curiosity and a lifelong love for language and learning.’’
She said the foundation is already working on a selection process of students to compete at the national level for global representation.
The CEO added that they had begun the selection from some private schools and later to public schools.
“The champion of this yet-to-be-unveiled spelling contest will earn a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May 2025,” she said.
On his part, Chief Executive Officer, Lucid Education Initiative, Afolajimi Akinyoyenu, said that Nigeria’s participation in the competition would highlight the importance of literacy and spelling education among young students.
“This programme offers a platform for Nigerian youths to showcase their literacy prowess on a global stage.
“It will change the tired and erroneous narrative that the African child only hungers for food,” he said.
The 2024 edition had no fewer than 245 national competitors from schools across the U.S., in Europe, Ghana, Canada and others.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a thrilling mental challenge, with spellers having just 75 seconds to ask questions and 90 seconds to spell each word.
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Otu’s administration to hunt for sports talents
Governor Bassey Otu has said his administration is very interested in hunting for sports talents in the state.
He said in line with trending global sports business, his administration is partnering with some sports partners to bolster sporting activities as a way of empowerment.
He spoke when he received investors who will renovate the sports housing facility for athletes and other budding sporting stars inside the UJ Esuene Stadium Stadium Calabar.
“I am particularly interested in talent hunting. We want to collaborate with relevant agencies to scout for talents, home them, and launch them into the world of sports.
“Cross River state is abundantly blessed with talents capable of taking the sports world by storm,” the Governor added.
The Governor pointed out that sports, all over the world, have developed from being a mere leisure activity to a money-spinning venture, hinting that the state is following in this same direction.
He urged the sports ministry and investment partners to speed up paperwork for the renovation of the housing facility and to deliver quality service.
In response, the investment partner and Chief Executive Officer of SRHD Sports Management, Mr Daniel Daramola pointed out that the partnership between the two parties would go a long way to impact the state through sports.
He added that the 50-room housing facility, when completed, would contribute to the state’s economy through revenue generation and employment.
Otu’s administration to hunt for sports talents