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Naira Marley again breaks COVID-19 rule as Abuja concert turns rowdy

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Popular hip hop artist, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has again broken the social distancing rule of the Coronavirus Disease when the drive-in concert he held in Abuja turned rowdy.

The concert was held on Saturday, with Marley arriving earlier in the day in Abuja in a private jet without using a face mask as did all those with him.

The concert, put together by Play Network Africa, Traffic Bar, El’Carnival and sponsored by Glenfiddich, had the ticket sold by Nairabox and Ariiya.

The venue was Jabi Lake Mall, with tickets sold for between N20,000 and N250,000.

It was meant to be a drive-in concert with participants expected to sit in their vehicles.

However, available video showed a dancing crowd surging towards Marley at the concert which had Kim Oprah as the host the show.

Marley had before now been indicted in Lagos for the same offence when he showed up at a party hosted by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known as Jenifa, in honour of her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, also known as JJC Skillz, who was celebrating his birthday.

Meet the Navy Personnel who gunned down five armed robbers in Calabar

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Mohammed Mubarak is a sea man, a gallant marksman and a skillful Navy Personnel. His display during the encounter with armed men that attacked Uddy King Filling Station in Calabar some time ago has gained him recognitions and awards.

He recently received a Gold Medal award from the Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy in Calabar for displaying such gallantry and bravery act in bringing down the bandits.

Mubarak was said to have returned fire in the defence of himself and passerby and his courage and marksmanship even in the adverse conditions led to the killing of the 5-man gang and seizure of their weapons.

The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, who presented him with the Gold Medal Award, said the Gold Medal Award is for any personnel that distinguish themselves for bravery and gallantry.

If the Nigerian Navy or other Security agencies in the country can have skillful, gallant men like Mubarak, robbery and other criminal activities would reduce and peace returned to the country.

The issue of Robbery, Kidnapping and Killing has become a usual activity in the Country as the security system is porous, posing threat and fear in the minds of Nigerians as no one knows who could be the next victim

Monguno Attacks: Buratai applauds troops for resilience in subduing Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has congratulated officers and men of the Army Super Camp, Monguno for their resilience and bravery in holding and dealing with the members of the BHT/ISWAP group that attacked Monguno town on Saturday.

In a statement, Acting Director of Army Public Relations Col Sagir Musa said the COAS is highly impressed by the high number of casualties inflicted on the insurgents and the number of BHT members and equipment captured or destroyed by the gallant troops with the support of the Air Task Force.

The Army Chief urged the troops to remain firm and resolute in containing the threat finally.

General Buratai further charged the Commander OPLD to consistently engage in massive offensive patrols to all identified terrorists’ locations and enclaves within the theatre to ensure the terrorists are denied freedom of action and eliminated.

He assured the troops and people of the North West especially Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara States that he will soon be there to ensure that the madness of the bandits is put in proper check.

”He is also impressed with the performance of the troops in the ongoing operations ACCORD and HADARIN DAJI. He urges them to maintain the momentum.” Col Sagir said.

He added that details of the BHT equipment captured or destroyed will be released in due course through a press release.

20 terrorists killed as troops repel attacks, capture four gun trucks in Monguno, Borno State

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The Ground troops of Sector 3 and Air Task Force Operation LAFIYA DOLE successfully repelled attack on Monguno town and inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram /Islamic State of West Africa terrorists who attempted to breach Munguno Town in Borno State on Saturday, the military says.

Coordinator, Defence Media Operations Major General John Enenche said the combined brave Sector 3 counter attack and precise ISR and munition delivery by the Air Task Force, 20 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters were killed and four of their gun trucks destroyed.

”The troops also captured some of the terrorists and their equipment.” He said.

”The High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the Land component and Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for the dexterity and professionalism exhibited during this operation.

”The troops are further encouraged to remain resolute and decisive in their ground and air offensives in the theatre” – Enenche added.

One Year: Zulum tackles 326 capital projects, 49 programmes, Borno SSG declares

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Prof Babagana Zulum

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has in one year, undertaken 326 capital projects and 49 policies and programmes, some of which were capital-intensive, Secretary to the State Government, Usman Jidda Shuwa has announced.

Jidda, in a statement on Saturday, explained that under 21 of the capital projects, Zulum’s administration is constructing 6,544 sub-urban and low-cost houses in 12 local government areas, for re-settlement of internally displaced persons and refugees.

The SSG’s statement was to kick-start media engagements lined up to mark the one year in office. Commissioners and heads of boards and agencies are scheduled to begin pictorial-based press conferences from Monday in Maiduguri.
Jidda said while his statement was to give statistical overview, commissioners at their sectoral briefings, give specifics of the projects, their status and exact locations.

The SSG continued: “On security, 300 surveillance vehicles were distributed to security agencies and volunteers and these vehicles were captured under one project. On education, 76 projects were carried out including establishment of 21 new schools in 13 LGAs. On healthcare, 46 projects were carried out and they include 37 new primary healthcare centers in 17 LGs. On infrastructure, there are 40 projects in 9 LGs and they include 30 new and rehabilitated roads as well as ongoing construction of Borno’s first flyover in Maiduguri”.

Giving further breakdown, Jidda explained that on restoration of civil authorities in local government areas, Zulum’s administration undertook 53 projects in 21 LGAs, 11 of which were started from scratch while 42 were reconstruction works. The projects centred on council secretariats, lodges, police stations, LEA offices, courts and palaces of resident traditional rulers.

The SSG further explained that Zulum undertook 38 capital projects on water supply including drilling of 213 new boreholes, 18 projects on electrification, 8 on agriculture and 7 on vocational skills and entrepreneurship development.

FG Approves N13bn For Pest Control In 12 States

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The Federal Government has approved N13 billion as an intervention fund for pest control in twelve northern states.

The twelve states are Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe and Borno States.

Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said the funds were meant to reduce the effects of COVID-19 on the nation’s food sector.

According to Nanono, the intervention fund was to ensure uninterrupted agricultural activities during the 2020 farming season in the states.

He also explained that the fund would be used to control trans-boundary pests and minimise the impact of coronavirus as well as guarantee nutritional and national food security.

The minister emphasised that the present administration “is determined to fight any menace that will truncate the successes recorded so far in the agricultural sector”.

Nanono also performed the flag-off of the 2020 dry season control of trans-boundary migratory birds for the 12 frontline northern states at the Birnin Kebbi International Airport in Kebbi.

Nanono said, “The choice of Kebbi State for the flag-off is deliberate, in view of the extensive agricultural activities in the state and the immense cooperation and collaboration of the state government in the implementation of agricultural interventions over the years.

Atlanta police chief resigns after Black man fatally shot by officer outside Wendy’s

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Less than 24 hours after a white police officer shot and killed an African-American man outside a fast-food restaurant, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta announced on Saturday that the city’s police chief had resigned, and called for the “immediate termination” of the officer who shot the man.

The authorities said the man, Rayshard Brooks, 27, had run from the police on Friday night after failing a sobriety test and grabbing a Taser from an officer during a struggle with him. Ms. Bottoms said that security footage appeared to show that Mr. Brooks had fired the Taser toward the officer, who was chasing him before he was killed, but that she did not consider that a justification for the shooting.

“While there may be debate as to whether this was an appropriate use of deadly force, I firmly believe that there is a clear distinction between what you can do and what you should do,” Ms. Bottoms said. “I do not believe that this was a justified use of deadly force.”

Ms. Bottoms’s rapid response to the fatal shooting signaled the heightened scrutiny facing law enforcement as a wave of protest against police violence continues in many cities around the country — a movement that has already prompted a number of changes to local police policies, as well as a broader conversation about the ongoing racism that people of color experience in the justice system and nearly every other facet of American life.

Many Countries Begged Nigeria For Food During Lockdown – Fashola

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Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said many neighbouring countries asked Nigeria for food during the lockdown occasioned by coronavirus pandemic.

Fashola said, “We are looking at constructing roads with more stones, more cement, more iron rods so that more people will be employed. For example, it will take 14 people to build a kilometre of road. So, if you are doing more kilometres, it will demand more labour and materials, so, these are some of the bolts and nuts of that plan.

“I must say to Nigerians that because of the success of the agriculture programme which is still evolving, during this COVID exercise, many countries were writing to us from near and far, asking us to please supply them food. This is not in the public space but President Buhari’s priority was, tell them to wait, we must feed our people first before we send out food, we don’t know when this is going to end.

Fashola said, “We are looking at constructing roads with more stones, more cement, more iron rods so that more people will be employed. For example, it will take 14 people to build a kilometre of road. So, if you are doing more kilometres, it will demand more labour and materials, so, these are some of the bolts and nuts of that plan.

How First Lady ordered security to chase, open fire at Buhari’s aide

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An aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf Sabiu aka Tunde, has been reportedly chased away from Aso Villa.

First Lady, Aisha Buhari, is believed to be behind the act ordering her security details to open fire at Tunde who recently returned from Lagos State.

Mrs Buhari’s discontent was allegedly born out of Tunde’s failure to self-isolate after returning from his trip where he went to visit his wife and new born baby.

It is being reported that Sabiu only narrowly scampered for safety.

” Sabiu upon approval of Mr. president last week Friday travelled to Lagos to see his wife and new born baby boy,” a source told TheNigerian.

” He did not travel with any 15 women from Kano, Daura or anywhere.

“He was with his wife and baby and the wife’s mother alone. On Sunday he returned promptly to back to Abuja.

“His refusal to self isolate in order to protect the president seems not to have gone down well with the First Lady.

” Tunde is safe now. Not wounded but the Police IG and security have stepped in. Firing shots without autoroute is seen as unacceptable in the security network.”

On the orders of the Chief Security Officer to the President, Idris Kassim, bar the First Lady, all those involved in the dastardly act have been arrested and detained.

Turning to Twitter on Friday, Mrs Buhari confirmed the arrest, urging the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, to immediately release her aides.

“That Covid-19 is real and still very much around in our nation is not in doubt. Consequently, I call on all relevant government agencies to enforce the Quarantine Act signed by Mr. President and ensure no one is found violating this law and the NCDC guidelines especially on interstate travel without the necessary exemptions for movement of essentials,” she lamented.

“Anyone who does that should at the very least be made to undergo a-14 day mandatory isolation no matter who the person is, no one should be above the law and the police command will do well to remember that.

“Finally, I call on the IGP to release my assigned staff who are still in the custody of the police in order to avoid putting their lives in danger or exposure to Covid-19 while in their custody.”

Breaking: Edo Polls: APC disqualifies Gov Obaseki

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The All Progressives Congress (APC)  has disqualified the incumbent governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, and two other aspirants from contesting the party’s June 22 primaries.
The panel further announced that while Pastor Ize-Iyamu, Pius Odubu and Osaro Obazee, disqualifying Matthew Aigbuhuenze Iduoriyekemwen and Chris Ogiemwonyi.
Governor Obaseki had told newsmen after appearing before the screening committee that he was not sure of getting justice from the Comrade Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee (NWC), urging him to recluse himself from the Edo nomination process as an interest party.
Looking very subdued, the embattled
governor said: “The last time I came here, I asked that Oshiomhole recluse himself from the process in the interest of peace and justice. But as a party man, I have had to go through the screening like everybody else.
“Since he is the judge and the jury in this matter, I will just wait for the outcome of the screening. I have given them all the information they need; the controversial certificate from the University of Ibadan has been tendered.
“Like I said, as a party man I have engine through the screening process but I do not believe that I will get justice because Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is an interested party in the Edo process.
“One of the questions that was asked was why did I issue a gazette that will prevent the party from performing direct elections in Edo. That did I not see it as an anti party activity? I just felt that if we put politics above the the lives of the people of Edo State, the we may be missing the point,” he lamented.
However, addressing newsmen while receiving the report at the party’s national secretariat, the Chairman of the Screening committee, Prof Jonathan Ayuba, hinged the disqualification on defective certificate.
Defending the reason for his disqualification, the committee which gave clean bill of health to other aspirants said that disqualification are based on certificate and age discrepancies
Speaking while presenting the report, the Chairman said: “The job is difficult because it came at the most difficult times in the history of our democracy. We were thorough in our work. We want to be judged by what we have done not party politics.
”We went beyond screening but didn’t investigate much. Our report should be based on the fact we presented not on assumptions.  We finished on Thursday but left it till today which has become democracy Day.”
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