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NYSC printing press ready for commissioning – DG

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The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has expressed satisfaction with the level of work carried out at NYSC ultra-modern Printing Press, Kaduna, in readiness for commencement of its operations.

Speaking on monday when he inspected the new building and the various equipment installed, Ibrahim said what he saw was delighting, adding that the outfit would soon be inaugurated.

According to the DG, the establishment of the Printing Press was in line with his administration’s policy on reinvigorating the NYSC Ventures as well as promoting human capital development.

The Director-General added that the completion of the outfit in Kaduna would provide more impetus for the setting up of  similar platforms in the remaining five geopolitical zones of the country.

He announced that all State Secretariats of the Scheme within the North West Zone and other contiguous States would be mandated to patronize the new outfit while also charging its managers to embark on aggressive drive for public patronage.

Conducting the DG around the complex, the Head of the NYSC Printing Press, Kaduna, Mr. Sam Nkwopara, hailed him for the bold initiative in setting up the outfit, and described it as another major feat added to the long list of the DG’s outstanding accomplishments.

Nkwopara said the outfit was ready to handle general printing work for NYSC formations and the general public in the North West zone and other contiguous states.

He congratulated the Director-General on his promotion to the rank of Major General,  and prayed God to grant him the grace to do more for the NYSC Scheme and the nation at large.

Civil Defense Arrests Salesman for Attempting to Kidnap His Boss

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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a young man who stole N500,000 to buy Christmas presents for his girlfriend.

Ayodeji Fanas, 21, is accused of defrauding his victim of N500,00 in the guise of purchasing a vehicle.

Tobiloba Olayinka, a 21-year-old sales boy, was arrested for allegedly plotting to kidnap his boss and demand a ransom of N1.5 million.
The suspects were arrested by men of the Command’s anti-terrorism operatives, according to the NSCDC Commandant, John Fayemi, who briefed journalists in Ado-Ekiti.

Daniel Emmanuel, who was accused of stealing fabricated metals, was also paraded, with police claiming the man became a suspect due to his recurrent involvement in nefarious crimes in the area where the incident occurred.

“Following a thorough investigation, we discovered that he used the money to buy phones for himself and a variety of gifts for his girlfriend, as well as go on a spending spree during the holidays by lying to his friend that his father had sent him N100,000 for Christmas and New Year celebrations.”

According to Fayemi, the suspect allegedly wrote to his boss in December, threatening to kidnap him unless he paid N1.5 million.

“We have a case involving Tobiloba Olayinka, a 21-year-old salesman who was apprehended by men from the counter-terrorism squad for threatening to kidnap his boss, Hamzat Adebisi.

“On the 8th of January, 2022, the suspect was arrested after a thorough investigation. The boy was the victim’s salesman, who concocted a letter with a strange name and account number, demanding N1.5 million or his employer would be kidnapped.

Read also: Buhari’s Successor Will Come From PDP – Wike, Diri

“Had it not been for my men’s quick response, he would have been botched after the covert operation.” To defraud his employer, he used a fake name, account, and phone number. His phone number was traced, and he was apprehended.”

He promised that after the investigations into their cases were completed, all of the suspects would be prosecuted.

It was merely insinuation, according to Fayemi, that members of a certain ethnic group who committed crimes in Ekiti were being spared from arrest and prosecution.

Buhari’s Successor Will Come From PDP – Wike, Diri

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Senator Douye Diri, the governor of Bayelsa State, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the only party capable of rescuing Nigeria from its current state of insecurity and economic woes.

When Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike paid him a visit in Yenagoa on Monday, Diri said the PDP had a good chance of producing the President of Nigeria in 2023.

He described the presidency as a sacred office in Nigeria, adding that the PDP has repositioned itself to win the presidency in the general elections of 2023.

“The presidency is a sacred office, and we must do everything we can to protect it and ensure that our party wins the general election in 2023,” he said.

Read also: Nigerian Defence Academy praises NYSC Director-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim

“Unity is the most important aspect of our party.” The second issue is who will be elected president. We have an experienced national chairman who can lead us back to power in 2023.”

Governor Wike expressed confidence in the PDP’s ability to produce Nigeria’s next president in his remarks.

Nigerians, he claimed, were waiting for the party to save them from the country’s current situation, and he stressed that the party’s leaders and members could not afford to miss the opportunity.

Nigerian Defence Academy praises NYSC Director-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim

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NYSC Director General

The Nigerian Defence Academy has praised Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for his outstanding achievements in the scheme.

When the Director-General paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Monday, the Commandant of the Academy, Major General IM Yusuf, made the commendation.

Ibrahim was described as a source of pride for the Nigerian Armed Forces, with his achievements in NYSC consistent with the qualities of hard work, dedication, selflessness, and dynamism he demonstrated in previous appointments.

General Yusuf praised the Director-General for his contributions to the NDA’s success, particularly as Head of the History and War Studies Department and TETFUND Desk Officer.

“It was to his credit that NDA hosted a conference of the Historical Society of Nigeria for the first time,” he said, referring to Ibrahim’s pivotal role in securing accreditation for the History and War Studies Department’s courses.

Read also: Three Youths Killed on Farmland in Ebonyi

His accomplishments in NYSC, he said, were not unexpected given his previous record of excellence.

Ibrahim’s promotion to Major General was congratulated by the Commandant, who described it as well-deserved.

The Academy would continue to support the Scheme, particularly in the area of Corps Welfare, he said.

Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Director-General, thanked the Commandant for his mentorship, describing him as a thoroughbred senior officer.

He expressed gratitude to NDA for its support of NYSC, especially as one of the largest Corps employers.
NYSC Director-General

Ibrahim thanked the Commandant in particular for prioritizing the welfare of Corps members, including providing them with lodging and food while on transit.

He assured the Corps members that they would continue to give their all in the service of the country.

Meanwhile, the Director-General has praised Corps Members stationed at the Nigerian Defence Academy for acting as good ambassadors for the Scheme, urging them to keep up the pace of dedication and contribution to national development.

He advised them to pursue their dreams with zeal and to develop vocational and entrepreneurial skills.

Read also: Ebonyi Government Applauds Teachers and Students for School Supervision

The Director-General also urged Corps members to use social media only to promote national unity and development, rather than to promote hatred and ethnic jingoism.

He advised them to be cautious of strangers and avoid traveling at night.

Three Youths Killed on Farmland in Ebonyi

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Residents of Amaeze in Ishiagu community, Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, were terrified on Monday after three people were killed in the area.

The deceased were farmboys who were discovered dead in their fields.
Mr. Monday Okorie, the chairman of the Amaeze Community Development Union, confirmed the incident to reporters in Abakiliki on Monday.

Women who went to the farm and discovered the bodies of the deceased, according to Okorie, broke the news about the indigenes’ gruesome murders.

He went on to say that details about the incident are still sketchy, but that it has been reported to the police for further investigation.

Their bodies were discovered at ‘Uzohu,’ a border between Ishiagu and Lokpa communities in Abia State, according to him.

Two of the victims were Amaeze residents, while the third was an Ihietutu community resident in Amaeze, according to Okorie.

“Some community women who were going to their farms early this morning alerted me to the discovery of three bodies at farmland on the border between our community and Lokpa community in Abia State.”

“I immediately contacted the Nigerian Police’s Ivo Division and mobilized our youths, who went with the police to recover the bodies.”

“For the time being, we are unable to determine the true cause, motive, or perpetrators of the murders of our vibrant youths.

“And the deaths of these three young people came as a shock to the community, causing fear and panic.”

Read also: Kidnapped are an ex-Imo speaker, a businessman, and others

“Within the scope of the law, we will do everything possible to expose the actors,” he said.

Mrs Loveth Odah, Police Public Relations Officer, Ebonyi State Police Command, could not be reached for comment.

However, a senior police officer with the Nigerian Police Force’s Ivo Division, who did not want his name published, confirmed the incident.

“We received a distress call from the chairman of the Amaeze community, reporting the discovery of three new dead bodies on farmland near the Amaeze-Lokpa community border.

“The Divisional Police Officer dispatched officers to the crime scene and recovered the three bodies, which were taken to an Isiagu morgue,” the source said.

Kidnapped are an ex-Imo speaker, a businessman, and others

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In the state, a former speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Lawman Duruji, a businessman, and a number of others have been kidnapped.

Aside from the businessman known as Ezzybee, the wife of an ex-chairman of the Okigwe Local Government Area, Frank Onwunere, and an unidentified person were abducted at Okwelle junction in the state’s Onuimo Local Government Area.
Other unidentified people were kidnapped in Mbaitoli and Amaraku, both in the state’s Mbano Local Government Area.

Ezzybee was abducted on his way to watch a local football game on Sunday.

Separate kidnappings took place in the state on Saturday and Sunday.

Duruji was kidnapped at Ehime Mbano LGA on Saturday in Oriagu while returning from a function, according to our source.

Read also: Ebonyi Government Applauds Teachers and Students for School Supervision

Micheal Abattam, a police spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, confirmed the incidents and said the command is on the lookout for the kidnappers.

One of the victims, who was kidnapped in Ubomiri, was rescued by the police, according to Abattam.

Ebonyi Government Applauds Teachers and Students for School Supervision

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Teachers, students, and other allied staff were praised by the Ebonyi State Government for the success of the monitoring and supervision of schools as they reopened on Monday.

Sunday Nwangele, the State Commissioner for Education, expressed his delight at the large turnout of teachers, students, and other allied staff in various schools.

“I have observed that Ebonyi people love education, as am talking you, today is the first day of school resumption for 2022 second term in the State, both public, private and faith-based  schools have uniformly complied to the directive of school resumption”

“Ebonyi State has achieved uniform school calendar which implied that all schools both public, private and faith-based must open on the same day, go for a midterm  break on the same day and as well close the same day and results of students should be distributed to them as well.“

The Commissioner expressed gratitude to Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi for approving the hiring of more teachers to ensure optimal performance.

Furthermore, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Elder Sunday Okike, expressed delight at the teachers’ and students’ compliance.

Okike expressed gratitude to the Ebonyi State Government, led by Engr David Umahi, for creating an enabling environment for education emancipation in the state.

“Our Teachers, Students and non-tutorial staff are wonderful, even without force or threat of punishment, they all turned out en mass to do their statutory roles of teaching and learning,“ Okike said.

He did, however, condemn the actions of a few schools that were not as numerous as expected. He urged a few students who were still at home to return to class right away.

As a result, the Ministry’s Director of Quality Assurance, Barrister Tony Ngwuta, encouraged both teachers and students to be steadfast in everything they do.

Barrister Ngwuta has urged the government and the Parents Teachers Association to renovate some school structures.

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On behalf of others, Mrs Nnenna Obasi, Principal of Abakaliki High School PRESCO, and Mr Gabriel Udu, Principal of Holy Ghost Foundation Secondary School, promised to work harder for the glory of God and the betterment of their students.

Elom God’s Time of Abakaliki High School PRESCO and Amarachi Nweke Annachi of St. Patrick Primary School promised to be obedient students on the part of the students.

Central School Nkwegu, Community Secondary School Amuzu, Federal Science School Ezza South, Oshiri Secondary School, Uburu Primary and Secondary School; Holy Ghost Foundation Schools, Abakaliki High School PRESCO, St. Patric Primary School and Model Secondary School, and Oferekpe Primary School Agbaja, to name a few, were among the schools visited.

NYSC DG, a source of pride to Armed Forces – NDA Commandant

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The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Major General IM Yusuf, has commended the NYSC Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim for his giant strides in the Scheme.

He made the commendation today when he played host to the Director-General, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

Describing Ibrahim as a source of pride to the Nigerian Armed Forces, he remarked that his achievements in NYSC were consistent with the qualities of hard work, dedication, selflessness and dynamism, which he demonstrated in his previous appointments.

General Yusuf recalled the Director-General’s contributions to the success of the NDA, especially as Head of History and War Studies Department as well as TETFUND Desk Officer.

He noted Ibrahim’s leading roles in securing accreditation for courses of the History and War Studies Department, adding: “It was to his credit that NDA hosted a conference of the Historical Society of Nigeria for the first time,” he added.

He said his achievements in NYSC did not come as a surprise given his known standard of performance.

The Commandant congratulated Ibrahim on his promotion to the rank of Major General, describing it as well deserved.

He said the Academy would continue to support the Scheme, especially in the area of Corps Welfare.

Earlier, the Director-General, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, thanked the Commandant for the mentorship he enjoyed from him, describing him as a thoroughbred senior officer.

He expressed appreciation of the support NDA had been extending to NYSC, especially as one of the largest Corps employers.

Ibrahim particularly thanked the Commandant for prioritising the welfare of Corps members, including provision of accommodation and feeding for them while on transit.

He assured that the Corps Members would continue to put in their best in the service of the fatherland.

In another development, the Director-General has commended Corps Members serving at the Nigerian Defence Academy for being good ambassadors of the Scheme, urging them to sustain the tempo of dedication and contribution to national development.

He advised them to be security-conscious and avoid night travel.

The Director-General also enjoined the Corps Members to use the social media only for the promotion of national unity and development as against hatred and ethnic jingoism. 

 

He advised them to develop vocational and entrepreneurship skills and pursue their dreams with passion.

Police arrest father and daughter with fresh human body parts in Osun

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A total of seven residents with mutilated human parts have been apprehended by the Osun State chapter of the Southwest security network, codenamed Operation Amotekun.
According to our sources, a man named Ganiyu Wasiu (35) and his 21-year-old daughter, Muizzat Wasiu, were the prime suspects in the heinous deeds committed.

In a statement issued by the State Amotekun Field Commandant, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, it was revealed that Wasiu and his daughter were apprehended in the Oke-Fia area of Igege Town, in the Olaoluwa Local Government Area of the state, according to the statement.

The suspects were reportedly transporting mutilated human parts in a Ghana-Must-Go bag to a location when they were apprehended by local law enforcement officers.

When we found out that the father, Wasiu, had been beaten nearly to death and was on the verge of being lynched, we were outraged.

Read also: RCCG is alleged to have chased the best man out of the wedding ceremony because he had full beards

As a result of the fresh human parts investigation, seven additional suspects were apprehended in Iwo town. The identity of the deceased has not yet been determined. Amotekun commandant noted in a statement that the following people were arrested: Lawal Ibraheem (25), Adiatu Rufus (19), Fatola Niyi (45), Eniola Akeem (42), Chief Amusan (64), Alaba Oyeniran (31) and Oyekola Ibraheem (20).

Amitolu went on to say that all of the suspects who had been apprehended had been turned over to the Department of State Service (DSS) for further examination.

Meanwhile, a video has emerged on the internet showing some operatives of the Nigerian Army brutalizing an officer of the Nigerian Police Force in a merciless manner.

The incident, according to what we’ve learned, occurred last weekend in Ibadan, the capital of the state of Oyo.

While the exact reason for the violent attack on an officer from a sister agency is still unknown, the soldiers can be seen in the video assaulting one of the police officers who appeared to be in charge of traffic at a busy intersection in Ibadan at the time of the incident.

We observed that the assaulted officer was approaching one of the military officers when he was slapped, kicked, and otherwise assaulted by the other officers present.

RCCG is alleged to have chased the best man out of the wedding ceremony because he had full beards

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A best man was allegedly chased out of a wedding ceremony by a branch of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) because of his full beard, according to reports.
In a video that has been making the rounds on social media, a man can be seen with a woman who is upset about him being chased out of the church because of his beard. The video has gone viral.

The best man in question expressed surprise at the situation, stating that he had previously served as a leader at another RCCG branch, which did not discriminate against men with beards at the time.

The Osun State chapter of the Southwest security network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, has arrested no fewer than seven residents who were found to have mutilated human parts, according to other reports.

According to our sources, a man named Ganiyu Wasiu (35) and his 21-year-old daughter, Muizzat Wasiu, were the prime suspects in the heinous deeds committed.

In a statement issued by the State Amotekun Field Commandant, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, it was revealed that Wasiu and his daughter were apprehended in the Oke-Fia area of Igege Town, in the Olaoluwa Local Government Area of the state, according to the statement.

Read also: On Thursday, President Buhari will travel to Ogun State

The suspects were reportedly transporting mutilated human parts in a Ghana-Must-Go bag to a location when they were apprehended by local law enforcement officers.

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