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In Benue, father, two sons killed

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On Thursday, a father and his two sons were murdered in Ore community at Ore Egbeba road of Apa-Agila council ward in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State by unidentified assailants on their way back from the farm.

According to our correspondent, killings have occurred on a regular basis in some areas of Ado bordering Ebonyi State, where boundary disputes have continued to unsettle the locals, and there have also been reports of herder invasions.
Locals say the latest murders of three family members, identified as Mr. Enogu, Chigbo Enogu, and Sunday Enogu, were one too many, because people in the area can no longer move freely to do their own things.

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The deceased were attacked and murdered while returning home after a day’s work, according to the villagers.

James Oche, the Chairman of Ado LGA, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Makurdi, saying he was shocked to learn of the three family members’ murders.

Oche stated that the incident was immediately reported to security agencies, whose personnel are already on the lookout for the perpetrators, while also revealing that a few arrests had been made and that the suspects would cooperate with the investigation.

The chairman, on the other hand, urged residents of the area to remain calm and law abiding, assuring them that his administration was committed to safeguarding the lives and property of Ado residents.

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When contacted, DSP Catherine Anene, a spokesperson for the Benue Police Command, confirmed the incident.

Eagles coach, I took 20% pay cut – Rohr

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Gernot Rohr, the former coach of the Super Eagles, claims he took a 20% pay cut to help the Nigeria Football Federation manage costs following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Franco-contract German’s with the three-time African champions was terminated by the NFF on Sunday, just weeks before the AFCON in Cameroon, after five years and four months with the team.

The team’s abysmal performances under Rohr were cited as the reason for his dismissal by NFF president Amaju Pinnick, who also stated that the 68-year-old failed to enforce discipline in the team.

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Rohr, for one, claimed that some officials tried to sway his selection of players.

The former Bordeaux manager claimed in an interview with ESPN that he was never in Nigeria for the money.

When asked if he had ever been offered money to invite a player, Rohr replied, “No, never.”

“They’ve known for a long time in Africa and Europe that I’m one of those people who can never be corrupted.” My reputation precedes me. We did take one player to assist him in some clubs, but only in the interest of Nigerian football, and only to assist the players, and never for financial gain.

“I could have left a long time ago if I was in Nigeria for money.” Instead, I proposed a 20% salary cut as a result of the pandemic. But even then, the salary isn’t always — and isn’t always — forthcoming.

“I’m surprised by Nigeria’s treatment of their coach.” It’s not just for me; it’s for other coaches as well. We haven’t been paid, and we’ve been fired.”

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Rohr went on to say that he was proud of his time as the Eagles’ head coach.
“Opinions differ, but the facts will be seen by everyone,” he added.

“The facts are that we went from 67th to 36th in the world, and from 13th to 5th in Africa.” We’ll also be in the top five (in Africa) for the World Cup draw, which will be crucial for the playoffs.

“We had a great professional relationship, and our human relationships will last a lifetime.”

“We did everything we could for Nigeria’s sake, and we are proud of it.” We found young goalkeepers who will be with us for at least the next ten years. We found new defenders and young wingers.

“We assisted our captain [Ahmed Musa] in breaking his country’s record of more than 103 games.” In the most recent AFCON, as well as the qualifiers, we produced the top goal scorers.

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“So, it’s been five wonderful years and four months, and I’m grateful to [NFF president] Amaju Pinnick for giving me the opportunity to work in this country.” I’m not going to remember what happened at the end. What happened in the last year was difficult, but now I hope that everyone will be right and that we can live together as friends.”

I’ve seen your tape, you have impotent husband – Doris Ogala drags Jane Mena

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Doris Ogala, a Nigerian actress, has taken to social media to shame Instagram dancer Jane Mena.

The drama began when Tonto Dikeh, Doris’ colleague and friend, was targeted by the professional twerker.

Jane posted on her Instagram stories that a woman who claimed she was ready to go to court is now avoiding signing court papers.
Tonto Dikeh retaliated by calling Janemna out and referring her to her lawyer, despite her claim that she did not want to sign court papers.

Doris Ogala, meanwhile, has taken to social media to express her support for Tonto Dikeh. Jane Mena was dragged to filth in her friend’s defense.
“You say who de fear you, Bia Jane!” Your lord’s huncle brother didn’t tell you that fear isn’t in our dictionary! Please send my address to me!

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I’d like to double-check something! Ooh, look at this rat!! This time, no one should try to stop me. Prepare yourself! People never see the real sex tape, do they? She wrote, “Ahhhh the real blue film… ok na.”

2023: Senate Chief Whip writes to Buhari, expressing concern about APC’s collapse

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PIC 1. FROM LEFT: PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI; GOV WILLIE OBIANO OF ANAMBRA; FORMER GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE/PUBLISHER THE SUN NEWSPAPER, DR ORJI UZOR KALU AND IG SOLOMON ARASE AT THE 2015 NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT IN ABUJA ON MONDAY (17/8/15) /17/8/2015/ICE/NAN

Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, has called for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in February 2022 to be rescheduled.

If the APC’s National Chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Governor Mai Mala Buni, goes ahead with the convention in February, he allayed fears of a collapse and irreversible damage to the party.

Kalu identified three challenges that must be addressed urgently before the convention in a letter he wrote on Thursday in Abuja to President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC’s national leadership: “National Working Committee (NWC) election; Party crisis at state levels; and presidential zoning in 2023.”

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In response, he proposed holding the APC presidential primary and the election of the National Working Committee (NWC) at the same time as the presidential primary election in 2023.

In a letter titled “Urgent appeal for postponement of APC National Convention,” Kalu warned that holding the convention in February without resolving pockets of disagreements arising from the party’s Congresses could lead to the party’s implosion.

“I write to you, the content of this letter regarding our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), with a sense of commitment and unflinching loyalty to our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the letter begins.

He praised Mai Mala Buni’s accomplishments in leading the party up to this point, but warned that a crisis in some State chapters of the party remained a threat if it was not addressed immediately.

“It is important to note, however, that some states are engulfed in a crisis involving multiple factions.

“These factions are not new to our politics, particularly since democracy was restored in 1999.

“However, the consequences of these factions during and after elections must be taken into account.”

Kalu recalled how the opposition party benefited in the Rivers and Zamfara governorship elections in 2019, despite the fact that the party was unable to field senatorial candidates in Cross River State, giving the Peoples Democratic Party a field day.

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He went on to say that the party cannot claim to have made a decision on presidential zoning yet, a situation he believes could lead to the party’s implosion, and that the issue must be resolved before the national convention in order to save the party.

Police in Rivers ban use of sirens, monitoring license plate numbers

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Unauthorized and unauthorized persons in the state are prohibited from using sirens, revolving lights, spy and covered plate numbers, according to the Rivers State Police Command.

Friday Eboka, the Commissioner of Police, said the ban was imposed after it was discovered that criminals and other unauthorized individuals were using them to commit crimes in the state.

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The ban, according to CP Eboka, was enacted in response to an earlier directive by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, prohibiting the abuse and indiscriminate use of sirens, revolving lights, spy and covered plate numbers without proper authorization.

Suprintendant of Police SP Nnamdi Omoni, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, stated that a taskforce led by ACP Jepthan Nengi had been formed to ensure full compliance with the ban.

The statement stated that no effort will be spared in enforcing the ban, and that violators will be given one week to dismantle the prohibited facilities from their vehicles.

 Filmmaker from Abuja arrested for alleged impersonating Nollywood actress

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Richard Slyvanus, a filmmaker, was arrested for alleged impersonation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command.

The suspect is said to have created YouTube and Gmail accounts in the name of Regina Daniels, a Nollywood actress.

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Sylvanus was accused of defrauding people to the tune of N1 million.

According to a source familiar with the case, Daniels’ lawyer reported the incident to the police, who then arrested the suspect.

DSP Josephine Adeh, a spokesperson for the FCT police, confirmed the arrest and said the matter was being investigated.

“Sylvanus is in our custody,” she said. After receiving a tip, the police swung into action. With an email address of reginadanielsblasterjnr@gmail.com and a Youtube account he created to impersonate Regina Daniels, he defrauded unsuspecting members of the public. There is no link between the movie star and the Gmail and YouTube accounts that were used to commit these crimes.

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“Members of the public are urged to take notice and avoid falling prey to such snares as many other criminal enterprises similar to this may exist.” The matter is being thoroughly investigated.”

South Africa’s mandatory quarantine is no longer enforced by UK

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Many in South Africa breathed a sigh of relief when the mandatory hotel quarantine for travelers entering the UK from 11 African countries was lifted.

Tour operators are hoping that the last-minute change will entice some tourists to return to the country.

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“We are so late in December that we believe things will not change much, if at all, because many people have made plans for Christmas and New Years, and few people will want to travel at such a late date in light of the travel ban.” So we’re obviously just hoping things change and people start traveling again because we obviously rely on international guests for our work, and it’s obviously really important because we haven’t had work in almost two years,” said tour guide Nabeel Sayed.

The reintroduction of mandatory hotel quarantine for visitors from South Africa into the UK in late November was a blow to the tourism industry, which was already suffering from a lack of customers.

For some, the UK government’s latest decision provides a ray of hope.

“I can’t think of a better place for people who are worried about Covid right now.” “I think we should be seen as the perfect destination to escape to, and our low numbers relative to the rest of the world means this is a destination of choice right now,” defends Rashid Toefy, Deputy Director-General at Western Cape Economic Development and Tourism.

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South Africa’s largest overseas market for tourism is the United Kingdom.

Qatar, Sokoto govt sign an agreement on education, agriculture, health

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The state government of Sokoto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qatar on education, health, and agriculture development.

This comes as Qatar signed another Memorandum of Understanding with the late Sultan Maccido family and Future Leaders, a Qatar Charity-accredited NGO, on the management of AWQAF (donated assets) projects in the state and the country as a whole.

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria Dr Ali Ghanem al-Hijr took turns signing the first agreement, indicating their willingness to pursue their respective future plans.

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The establishment of the Nana Asma’u (All Girls) University under the auspices of the Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar Foundation, provision of equipment/personnel for the soon-to-be-completed 1200-bed Sokoto State University Teaching Hospital, and assistance for orphans, particularly in the area of education, are among the areas of anticipated collaborations, according to Governor Tambuwal.

While praising Qatar’s cooperation, the governor stated that “there is no greater investment than the development of human potentials.” Allah promises that if you are kind to his creatures, He will be kind to you.”
According to the second agreement, the Maccido family will give the Qatar Charity a six-hectare plot of land in Sokoto metropolis for the construction of an AWQAF school, clinic, hostels, boreholes, bakery, and mosque “for the welfare of orphans in Sokoto state and Nigeria at large,” explains Mallam Muhammad Lawan Maidoki, Chairman of the Sokoto state Zakkat and Waqf Commission.

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Ambassador al Hijr, who was accompanied by Dr Hadi Abdou, Director Qatar Charity, Nigeria, noted that Sokoto state has great potentials, and that his country is willing to partner with the state government because of its status as an ancient empire state in Africa.

NATO, EU call for de-escalation of tensions between Russia, Ukraine

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) called for a de-escalation of Russia’s military buildup along Ukraine’s eastern borders on Thursday, promising to protect Ukraine’s territorial integrity while also offering Russia the chance to negotiate.

“We call on Russia to return to diplomacy, to de-escalate, and to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels.

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“Any further aggression against Ukraine will result in serious consequences and a high price,” Stoltenberg warned.

“We do believe that the diplomatic format negotiation will win,” Zelenskyy said of a peaceful solution.

Some EU leaders, who gathered on Thursday for their final summit of the year, echoed the call.

Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, Xavier Bettel, has called for an open dialogue between all parties involved. According to him, the EU should extend an invitation to Moscow in order to try to de-escalate tensions through dialogue.

EU leaders are also debating and planning possible sanctions against Russia if it refuses to reduce its military presence along the Ukrainian border.

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“Any aggressive action will have a higher political and economic cost,” Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, stated.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the importance of immediately starting talks on clear, internationally legal agreements to stop NATO’s further eastward expansion and the deployment of weapons in Russia’s neighbors, particularly Ukraine.

Burkina Faso’s New Prime Minister to Address Terrorism and Other Issues

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Following the appointment of various ministerial dockets, Burkinabe Prime Minister Lassina Zerbo outlined some of the issues he intends to address in the country.

Burkina Faso, according to Lassina, must now face reality by addressing issues such as terrorism, which have long been a source of concern in the West African country.

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“It’s not a matter of presenting problems; it’s a matter of providing solutions: what can be done to address this security problem?” Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Lassina Zerbo, stated, “We will immediately discuss with the two ministers to see what concrete proposals are on the table to meet the needs of our military, gendarmerie, and paramilitary personnel on the ground.”

The new Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of addressing and lowering the cost of living in a country where unemployment has been a major issue for years.

“We will try to reduce the State’s cost of living and get closer to the people without putting the State in jeopardy, so sponsorships… I’m not sure what they’re called… We will make every effort to keep this to a minimum so that the ministers can focus on their work. We’re not saying ministers shouldn’t go to the field; they should, but only for essential issues and issues that affect their departments,” the new PM said.

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Most Burkinabes are unaware of Lassina’s efforts to ban nuclear testing, but he has gained international recognition for his efforts.

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