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Cyberbullying: Reno Omokri Lied, Court Never Vacated His Arrest Warrant – Christian Group

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James Paul Adama, the Convener of the Concerned Christian Youth Forum, has described as untrue the recent claim by Reno Omokri that the warrant of arrest issued against him by a court has been quashed.

Recall that the court, presided over by His Worship, Chief Emmanuel A. Iyanna, issued the remand warrant against Omokri through an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on January 13, 2025, for defaming Christianity and harassing religious leaders online.

However, Omokri, in a post on his Facebook page, claimed that the order had been vacated by the court.

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum, which launched the petition, said Reno’s claim is false and misleading.

Adama, in a statement on Monday, said that contrary to Omokri’s claim, Pastor Paul Enenche never at any point initiated or filed any legal case against him.

He vowed that the group’s primary goal is to put an end to the disparaging remarks and cyberbullying directed at Christianity and its leaders.

His statement reads:

“I am here today to correct a false assertion made by Reno Omokri and his legal team regarding the claim that his remand warrant was quashed. It is simply untrue and has been made with the intention of creating a deceptive narrative.

“It is important to set the record straight and to ensure that the public is not misled by this misinformation. The matter is ongoing.

“To clarify the matter and set the records straight, contrary to Reno’s misleading claims in his malicious report, Dr. Paul Enenche has never at any point initiated or filed any legal case against him.

“The case in question was brought forward by the concerned Christian youths, not Dr. Enenche, and we have already addressed this fact in our previous media conferences.

“Despite Reno’s continuous and unwarranted attacks on Dr. Paul Enenche, it is important to note that Dr. Enenche has consistently refused to lower himself to Reno’s level by dignifying him with a response — that is, if he even has enough time to read or listen to Reno’s blabbings.

“Reno, a known blackmailer who is notorious for speaking from both sides of his mouth, has no moral high ground to stand on in this matter.

“Dr. Enenche has always maintained his dignity and refused to engage in petty squabbles with morally bankrupt individuals who thrive on falsehood and deceit.

“Reno must take responsibility for his actions and face the concerned Christian youth, who are the rightful parties in this matter.

“It is high time he stopped dragging Dr. Paul Enenche into his ignoble web of lies, hypocrisy, and deceit.

“Dr. Enenche will continue to focus on his ministry and the positive impact he is making in the lives of countless people around the world, leaving Reno to deal with the consequences of his own egregious actions.

“I am perplexed as to why Reno Omokri and his lawyer would attempt to deceive the public by claiming that the magistrate dismissed his case.

“The truth of the matter is that Reno Omokri is still facing legal proceedings, and the claim that his remand warrant has been quashed or that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing is false.

“This misrepresentation of facts is typical of Omokri’s modus operandi, as he has long sought to subvert the truth in order to suit his own agenda.

“The fact remains that the absence of Reno Omokri’s name from the FIR is merely a procedural issue and does not absolve him of any wrongdoing. As the legal process moves forward, it will be up to the courts to determine the veracity of the allegations and deliver justice accordingly. I have obtained the CTC of the court ruling of that day, and it is contrary to the assertion being peddled by Reno Omokri and his co-traveler.

“The misguided ploy of Omokri and his cohort amounts to little more than a desperate attempt to divert attention from the stark reality. This is to remind Reno Omokri that no matter how far he runs, the long arm of the law will, inevitably, catch up with him.

“Reno Omokri’s suggestion that his legal troubles are centered solely around Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche is patently false. This assertion is nothing more than a cheap attempt to besmirch the reputation of a respected religious leader. Reno’s constant fixation with Dr. Enenche, coupled with his desperate attempts to gain the Pastor’s attention, resembles the futile efforts of a rabbit attempting to catch a lion. Such behavior is not only absurd but also incredibly self-defeating.

“There is no need to engage in a battle of wits with a man who possesses none. Reno Omokri’s history of duplicity and deception is well-known, rendering any attempt to engage with him futile. Even the most inexperienced of individuals, such as a young child, possess more integrity and character than he.

“The Concerned Christian Youth Forum, mindful of this truth, will pursue legal recourse through established channels, confident that the justice system will shine a light on Reno’s unscrupulous tactics.”

Peter Obi Defends Critics, Says Exposing Bad Governance Isn’t Wrong

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Peter Obi, a former Labour Party presidential candidate, has stated that the government had to be concerned about Nigeria’s unfavorable reputation among other countries.
Obi reportedly stated that Kemi Badenoch, the head of the UK Conservative Party, should act as a wake-up call for all residents and the government to improve the country’s governance.
The former presidential candidate criticized the attacks on Badenoch for speaking truth to power in a statement headlined “What should we make of all the negative remarks about Nigeria?” released on Tuesday.
Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure in the UK’s Conservative Party and a native of Nigeria, recently made a harsh jab at our beloved nation.

She declared that she would not like for Britain to resemble impoverished Nigeria, where lives are destroyed by an ineffective administration.

Reactions to her remarks have been divided among Nigerians; some have attacked her, while others believe she just stated the obvious and shouldn’t be demonized.

A few years back, a reputable Nigerian daily bemoaned an article that used extremely negative language to depict Nigeria in an informational piece intended for Americans planning a trip there.

“Insecurity and inadequate infrastructure were the two main issues noted in the travel recommendation.

“Our performance in these two areas is appallingly poor, as anyone acquainted with the Nigerian landscape knows. Unfortunately, the US embassy was not afraid to bring this to light.

Regarding health, the report affirmed that although Nigeria has highly qualified medical personnel, the nation lacks high-quality healthcare facilities.

It was mentioned that important drugs, such as those for diabetes and high blood pressure, are frequently out of stock and that people should buy pharmaceuticals extremely carefully because of the dangers of fakes.

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“The situation is still pretty much the same, if not worse, five years after those comments. International criticism, like that of Badenoch, and unfavorable comments on government websites alerting the nation’s residents should act as a challenge for us to improve. Using blind patriotism to disparage people who criticize us is insufficient, he stated.

The former governor of Anambra State cautioned that the administration might not be able to draw in international investors if it doesn’t address issues with development.

Rather, we ought to utilize these critiques as a springboard to give priority to important areas of growth and enhance the quality of life for our citizens.

How can we hope to draw in investors when derogatory statements cautioning residents against certain hazards are posted on a nation’s official websites? We should be motivated to work toward a new Nigeria by these painful rebukes, especially those from inside,” he continued.

FG Calls on World Bank to Bolster Economic Stability

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The World Bank’s assistance and collaboration with the nation to expand its economy has been recognized by the Federal Government.
According to reports, Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, was dedicated to growth driven by the private sector and less dependence on outside loan finance.
Edun made this claim in a statement released by Mohammed Manga, the Ministry’s spokesperson, after meeting with Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, the Executive Director of the World Bank, on Monday.

The gathering was a component of a larger plan to use funding sources other than conventional multilateral loans.
Edun praised the World Bank’s contribution to Nigeria’s development but underlined the government’s emphasis on creating an atmosphere that is conducive to business and draws in long-term investments.

Ahmed, a former Finance Minister of Nigeria, commended the nation’s macroeconomic reforms, saying they have increased investor confidence and budgetary stability.

She emphasized how the World Bank’s recent financial changes have increased its lending capacity, opening up an extra $150 billion in financing over the ensuing ten years.

Nigeria’s involvement in Mission 300, the World Bank’s program to give 300 million Africans access to power, was a major topic of conversation.

Edun reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the initiative, emphasizing the importance of better electricity infrastructure for industrial development, economic progress, and the competitiveness of the private sector.

He underlined that President Bola Tinubu is still committed to securing long-term, private-sector-led growth, bolstering Nigeria’s economic base, and lowering reliance on foreign borrowing.

El-Rufai Hits Uba Sani: Kaduna People Will Judge When the Time Comes

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The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has come under fire from former governor Nasir El-Rufai for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
In an interview on TVC on Monday, Governor Sani reportedly attacked politicians who were planning to band together to remove Tinubu from office in the 2027 presidential election.
The majority of the politicians who have stated that they are joining a coalition are those who were in power less than two years ago, according to Governor Sani. When they were in government, what did they do? They weren’t competing for superiority; they were just vying for power.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the first Nigerian president to have truly exercised democracy.

El-Rufai responded to the Governor’s remark on Tuesday by calling it sycophantically rambling and embarrassing in a post on X.

He charged that Sani was supporting Tinubu due to the state’s recent billion-dollar refund from the federal government.

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El-Rufai wrote: “I used to wonder why this governor would ramble in such an embarrassing and sycophantic manner every day. But now that it has been confirmed that Tinubu has granted Kaduna more than N150 billion in Federal Government “reimbursements, interventions, and grants” over the past 18 months, everything makes sense.

“Defend Asiwaju for the conditional cash transfer at all costs. From you, Asiwaju has earned it. At the appropriate time and location, the people of Kaduna State will render their judgment. Enjoy your day.

FG, NLC Reach Agreement on Proposed 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

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An agreement has been reached between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government (FG) about the proposed 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs.

At a conference called by the federal government and the NLC to discuss the projected increase in telecom tariffs, an agreement was reached on Monday that included this information.

The MoU was signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, Minister of Labor and Employment Muhammadu Dingyadi, and Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

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As you may remember, on February 4, the NLC summoned a one-day statewide mass protest in protest of the proposed rise.
In order to address the majority of the difficult issues brought up during the conversation, the parties agreed to meet in a technical group, according to the MoU.
As part of the resolution, a joint committee including five representatives from the FG and the NLC is established.

It is anticipated that the committee would complete and submit its findings in two weeks.

Nigerians were asked to maintain composure as the committee wrapped up its work.

NUPRC Fights Oil Diversion, Bans Export of Domestic Supply

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In an effort to increase domestic refinery capacity and decrease dependency on imported petroleum products, the Federal Government has prohibited the export of crude oil intended for domestic refineries.
It was understood that the goal of this step is to relieve pressure on foreign exchange reserves as well.
For years, dealers and producers have sought to profit from foreign exchange gains by diverting an estimated 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil intended for local processing to foreign markets.

Now, the government has issued a warning through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) that export permits will no longer be granted for crude oil cargoes designated for local refining.
Additionally, the commission stressed that its Chief Executive must directly approve any modifications to these allocations.

The Government Takes Diversionary Action
On February 2, 2025, NUPRC’s Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, wrote to exploration and production businesses and their equity partners, emphasizing that it is illegal to divert crude oil meant for domestic use.

Refiners and producers criticized one another for inconsistent use of the Domestic Crude Supply Obligation (DCSO) regulation at a recent industry gathering attended by more than 50 important participants.

In order to find alternate feedstock sources, refiners accused producers of not fulfilling supply agreements and instead selling oil on the global market.

However, manufacturers contended that refiners frequently fall short of operational and commercial standards, forcing them to look for alternative markets in order to circumvent operational difficulties.

Both parties recognized the necessity for more stringent regulatory enforcement in spite of these disagreements.

Tightened Regulations
The NUPRC has cautioned against additional violations and urged refiners to adhere to global best practices in operations and procurement.

It was also emphasized to producers that they need the regulatory body’s express consent before changing the terms outlined in the DCSO regulation.

Komolafe highlighted that the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, specifically Section 109, is intended to ensure Nigeria’s energy security by providing a consistent supply of crude oil to domestic refineries.

He reaffirmed that in order to hold defaulters accountable, the commission would enforce compliance rigorously and take appropriate regulatory action.

In order to guarantee compliance, the NUPRC has implemented a number of measures, such as signing the “Production Curtailment and Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligation Regulation 2023” and creating a framework for its implementation.

Naira-for-Crude Initiative Strengthening
Sources tell Vanguard that this most recent action is in line with the government’s “Naira-for-Crude” program, which guarantees that domestic refineries use naira to receive crude oil and use the local currency to sell refined products.

Nigeria would be able to better meet its local gasoline demand thanks to this move, which is also anticipated to strengthen the value of the naira.

How Car Gift Spark A Row Between Defence Minister, Matawalle, Former Commissioner

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A car gift has sparked a row between the minister of state for defence and former governor of Zamfara state, Alhaji Bello Matawalle and his media handler, who also served as Information commissioner in his cabinet in the state, Malam Ibrahim Dosara.

It was gathered that controversy broke out between the minister and Dosara, a highly experienced British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, trained journalist, with a Facebook outrage alleged to have been sponsored by the minister against him.

In the Facebook post, the former information commissioner was terribly castigated by the minister ‘s facebookers, calling him all sort names, including blackmailing his patent rights.

According to findings, the row began when the minister ordered his aides to give the former commissioner a used car ( Mercedes 230 car 2005 model) which Dosara gifted out to one of his social media managers.

The action angered the minister and his allies which led to media attacks and campaign of columny against Dosara.

All efforts to reach out to either the minister of state defence or Ibrahim Dosara prove abortive.

Dosara has been a strong pillar in defending the minister of state for defense in the series of litigations, petitions, negative media attacks and image making.

Anyanwu Assumes Leadership as PDP National Secretary Amid Crisis

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Governor Bala Mohammed’s 12-member PDP Governors Forum has rejected Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s decision to acknowledge Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s national secretary.
Anyanwu reportedly returned to work as the PDP’s National Secretary on Monday.
Just 48 hours prior, Anyanwu had appealed the security services to assist him in halting what he said was an attempt by the party’s 12 governors to instigate mayhem by appointing Hon. Sunday Ude-Okoye as a substitute for him.

Anyanwu entered the party’s National Secretariat at Wadata House through the service entrance behind the structure without any incident, according to Vanguard. After making small talk with the few secretariat employees on duty, he entered his office.

Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye have reportedly been instructed by the PDP’s Board of Trustees (BoT) to abstain from all next BoT meetings until the national secretary conflict is settled.

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This was included in the resolution that the Board of Directors reached during its most recent meeting, according to Leadership.

The BoT was “very disappointed with the way events turned out,” according to a source who talked to the news outlet.

At last week’s BoT meeting at the PDP’s national secretariat in Abuja, a physical altercation broke out as a result of Anyanwu and Ude-Okoye’s dispute over who should be the party’s national secretary. One of Anyanwu’s aides tried to physically prevent Ude-Okoye from attending the meeting, to which he was invited.

Ude-Okoye was escorted to the high table, but the BoT demanded that he attend the meeting.

The two candidates were asked by party elders “to stay away from BoT meetings until the issue is resolved,” according to sources at the meeting.

Breaking: President Tinubu Approves Bill for Federal University of Environment and Technology in Ogoni

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Under President Bola Tinubu’s signature, the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Ogoni, has been established.
On Monday, the presidency announced this in a brief statement posted on the X platform, its social media account.
According to the statement, the development represents a fulfillment of President Tinubu’s commitment.

“The Federal University of Environment and Technology (TAI) Establishment Bill 2024: Assented into Law by President Bol: Promise Kept,” the State House announcement said.
It was noted that President Tinubu recently urged the Ogoniland people to put their past grudges aside and give peace a chance.

The call was made by President Tinubu, who said that his administration will give peace, justice, and sustainable development in the region first priority during a meeting with a group of Ogoni people, leaders, and senior government officials at the Aso Rock Villa.

At the meeting, which was also attended by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and others, Tinubu fervently urged unity and healing, emphasizing that wounds cannot be healed while resentment remains.

President Tinubu asked for mutual understanding and inclusive consultation, and he gave National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu instructions to oversee the negotiations.

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Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement that the President praised the group for accepting the Federal Government-led discussion and emphasized the need of cooperation, trust, and inclusivity in resolving persistent problems in the area.

Grammy: Davido Reacts as Tems Triumphs Over Him, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Others

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The afrobeat musician David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has congratulated his colleague Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, on her victory at the 67th Grammy Awards on Sunday for Best African Music Performance.
Tems was reportedly the winner of the award for her song “Love Me JeJe.”

Davido posted on his X Twitter on Monday to express his pride in Tems, the incredible singer, following her winning at the music award gala.

His writing said, “Congratulations to my one and only! Chris Brown! Additionally, we are proud of you, Queen @temsbaby.

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Tems has been putting out successful tracks since 2020, working with well-known artists like Drake, Rihanna, and Beyoncé on her recordings.

The most nominated African performer this year, she was nominated in three categories: Best R&B Song, Best Global Music Album, and Best African Music Performance.

In 2024, the singer’s first studio album, “Born in the Wild,” had the highlight song “Love me jeje.”