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Kaduna LP declares support for Abure

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Kaduna LP declares support for Abure

The Labour Party in Kaduna State has affirmed its support for the National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure.

In a statement signed and released by the LP’s State Chairman on Friday, alongside his Deputy, Secretary, and the Chairman of Chikun Local Government, Auwal Tafoki, Bulus Maisamari, Peter Hassan, and Yerima Abraham, the party warned members against any anti-party activities capable of causing discord among members.

The party alleged that some “selfish individuals and a suspended member of the party are trying everything possible to manipulate party affairs using their influence.”

The party, therefore, urged supporters to remain committed to the LP’s ideals and leadership ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Elections in Kaduna State.

Tafoki further stressed that the 23 LG Chairmen of the
LP in Kaduna State are firmly behind Barrister Abure’s leadership, which they believe has the potential to advance the party’s goals, not just for the party but as an initiative that can fulfil the yearnings and aspirations of the Nigerian people in the 2027 general elections.

“The Labour Party Chairman in Kaduna State, along with the 23 Local Government Area Councils, on 29th August 2024, passed a vote of confidence in the embattled National Chairman of our party, Barrister Julius Abure.

This affirmation is intended to encourage them to remain steadfast in discharging their party’s constitutional responsibilities and not to be swayed by unscrupulous elements on a mission to destroy the Labour Party in Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.”

“For the record, it is important to note that the Labour Party does not have any faction in Kaduna State. We are one family, united under an indivisible body, resolute and determined to make a mark in the state, even as Nigerian youths and the elderly believe in our party’s ideology to birth a new Nigeria, Peter Obi.

“Meanwhile, we cannot ignore the fact that some selfish individuals who contested elections under the party in 2023 are trying everything possible to control the party in Kaduna State. This is an attempt in which they have already failed woefully.”

“At present, the Labour Party in Kaduna State, without any distractions, is primarily focused on the forthcoming Local Government Elections, slated for October this year. We have submitted the names of our candidates to the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (Kad-SIECOM), and we are optimistic about our chances of winning major seats in the elections. Therefore, distraction at this moment is not an option.”

“Additionally, we call on the Executive Governor of Abia State, Governor Alex Otti, to use his office to unite the party… By doing so, the Labour Party can become a force to reckon with, not only in Kaduna State but across the entire nation,” the statement added.

Police arrest two for robbing sex workers in Lagos

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Police arrest two for robbing sex workers in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a gang of robbers for allegedly targeting and robbing three commercial sex workers on Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Bode Thomas, Surulere Local Government Area of the state.

The state command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed on Friday that the two suspects, whose identities were not disclosed, were taken into custody on August 28, 2024, for their involvement in the crime.

According to Online gathered that on August 23, 2024, around 4.30 pm, the suspects allegedly picked up the three sex workers from Adeniran Ogunsanya Street in Bode Thomas, seeking their services.

Pretending to drive the sex workers to a location where they falsely claimed to be staying, the suspects abruptly stopped the vehicle midway, leaving the victims in shock.

After stopping the vehicle, the suspects allegedly robbed the sex workers of their valuables, including two iPhones worth N1.5m , a Redmi Note 12 valued at N140,000, and an iPhone XR valued at N240,000.

According to the police, the victims were coerced into transferring additional N25,000 and N8,000 to a single account provided by the suspects during the incident.

Hundeyin stated, “The victims reported recognising the suspects who had robbed them. They stated that they were picked up as commercial sex workers on Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Bode Thomas. The suspects were arrested.

“During the investigation, the suspects confessed to the crime. One of the victims’ phones, a Redmi Note 13, a Toyota Camry (golden colour) with the number plate APP 335 JA, and two other blank plates used in their operations have been recovered.”

According to Online reports that incidents involving robbers and sex workers are not uncommon in Lagos and Ogun States.

In 2018, operatives of the Rapid Response Team apprehended a gang of robbers who specialised in stealing from sex workers in Ogun State and selling the stolen items to other sex workers in Lagos.

PDP appoints new Ekiti caretaker committee

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PDP appoints new Ekiti caretaker committee

The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Chief Dare Adeleke and Olatunji Ayofe as chairman and secretary of the Ekiti State chapter caretaker committee, respectively.

PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, in a statement released on Friday, stated that a 20-member committee will oversee the party’s activities in Ekiti State for up to 90 days (three months) or until a new Executive Committee is elected.

The statement read: “Following the expiration of the tenure of the State Executive Committee in Ekiti State, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on behalf of the National Executive Committee, hereby approves the composition of the Ekiti State Caretaker Committee to manage the affairs of the Ekiti State Chapter as stipulated in Section 21(2) (a-b) of our Party’s Constitution, for a period not exceeding 90 days (three months), or until a new Executive Committee is elected.”

The Ekiti State Caretaker Committee includes: “Hon. Ayodele Joshua, Agbetuyi Sunday Joshua, Hon. Olonila Ojo Benjamin, Mojisola Omotosho, Hon. Ojo Ayeni, Rt. Hon. Abeni Olayinka, Hon. Ademola Alade, Hon. Afolayan Akutupu, Hon. Bobby Jeje, Rt. Hon. Sina Animashaun, Hon. Araromi Akindele Samuel, Hon. Festus Idowu Akinbode, Hon. Ade Fajana, Barr. Ayo Oguntuase, Hon. Olanipekun Boboye, Hon. Adebayo Jackson, and Hon. Ojo Fasasi.”

Additionally, Asabo Ayodeji Victor has been appointed the committee’s administrative secretary.

The statement continued, “The NWC charges all leaders, critical stakeholders, and dedicated members of our party in Ekiti State to remain united and continue to work together for the progress of the party.”

Police arrest seven suspects over killing of Kwara female student

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Police arrest seven suspects over killing of Kwara female student

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, says the command has arrested seven suspects involved in the alleged murder of a graduate of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Mojisola Awesu.

Mojisola, 21, who was invited to Ilorin, the state capital, by a dismissed student of Summit University, Offa, Adebayo Happiness, to act as his girlfriend at a party for a fee of N15,000, was allegedly murdered in a hotel where she was lodged on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Late Mojisola Awesu
Late Mojisola Awesu

During the parade of some suspects at the police headquarters in Ilorin on Friday, Olaiya said seven suspects had been arrested in connection with the alleged murder.

The police boss said, “Those arrested included the prime suspect, Adebayo Happiness, his parents, Pastor Adebayo Adeniyi and his wife, Mrs Bukola Adeniyi; Miss Kolawola Timileyin who linked the deceased with the prime suspect as well as three workers of the hotel where she was lodged and gruesomely killed.

“The hotel workers arrested included Adeoye Adeola, Lawal Amina and Bulus Peter.”

According to the police boss, after the murder was committed, the suspect “returned to Offa and concealed the stolen phone in his hostel wardrobe. Through careful and discreet investigation, Mr and Mrs Adebayo Adeniyi, the suspect’s parents, were apprehended.

“Following their son’s arrest, they attempted to tamper with evidence by retrieving Adebayo Joshua Happiness’ belongings from his school. It was discovered that Mrs Adeniyi Bukola had removed the SIM card from the deceased’s iPhone and concealed it within a wall some distance from their residence.

“Contrary to Adebayo Joshua Happiness’ initial claim that he had discarded the phone into the Afelele River, Offa, both the iPhone and SIM card were recovered from his parents’ possession.

“After further investigation, it was discovered that the hotel staff on duty found the deceased’s body in the room and unlawfully disposed of her body at the refuse dump.”

The CP said that upon completion of the investigation, the suspects would be “duly charged to court to face the full extent of the law.

“We assure the public that the Kwara State Police Command remains committed to ensuring justice and maintaining peace and security within the community. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”

Osimhen Chelsea, Al Ahli deal off, Napoli relationship broken

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Osimhen Chelsea, Al Ahli deal off, Napoli relationship broken

In a dramatic twist to the 2024 summer transfer saga, Victor Osimhen’s highly anticipated move to Chelsea has collapsed. The deal fell through with just two hours left before the transfer window closed, as the Nigerian forward and the Premier League side failed to reach an agreement.

Osimhen’s prospects of moving to Saudi Arabia have also evaporated. Al Ahli, a potential suitor for the Nigerian striker, chose to sign Brentford’s Ivan Toney on deadline day instead.

The collapse of the Chelsea deal is compounded by a significant breakdown in Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli. Romano reported that if no new bid arrives before the Saudi League transfer window closes—Osimhen risks being frozen out of Napoli’s first-team squad. READ MORE

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Naira sheds N5 at official window, trades N1,598/$1

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Naira sheds N5 at official window, trades N1,598/$1

The naira slumped against the American dollar on Friday, August 30, 2024.
The local currency traded at N1,598/$1 at the official window according to data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
This indicated that the N1,598/$1 was N5 higher than the N1,593/$1 the currency traded at the official window the previous day.
The intra-day high and low recorded during the day were N1,610/$1 and N1,511/$1 respectively, representing a lean spread of N99$1.
READ ALSO:Naira recovers, trades N1,593/$ at official window
The naira lost N15 against the dollar at the parallel section of the forex market to trade N1,645/$1 as against the previous N1,630/$1.
The naira also lost N20 against the British Pound to trade N2,140/£1 as against the previous N2,120£1.
The Canadian dollar closed flat against the naira to trade N1,250| CA$1.
The naira also lost N20 against the Euro to trade ₦1,820/€1 as against the previous day’s ₦1,800/€1.
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167 Yobe-sponsored students graduate from Indian varsities

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167 Yobe-sponsored students graduate from Indian varsities

The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has said that the 167 foreign-trained graduates sponsored by his administration would bolster the state’s health and other critical sectors.

This is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed in Damaturu on Saturday.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the state government in 2020 sponsored 233 students tagged: “Yobe scholars,” to study specialised courses in India.

The statement said the governor, who was represented by Speaker, Yobe House of Assembly,Buba Mashio,

stated this when attended the graduation ceremony of the students in five Indian universities.

The graduates received training in medical laboratory science, pharmacy, radiology, physiotherapy, optometry, computer science and engineering, among others.

“A total of 63 students were sponsored to GD Goenka University, 58 have graduated, while the five others are still pursuing their studies, and out of the 84 students sponsored to Integral University, 73 have graduated with 11 others still in the university.

“The state government also sponsored 22 students at Kalinga University and have all graduated, while one student at PP Savani University has also graduated with 24 others who were later admitted to the University pursuing their studies.

“There are currently 10 state students at DIT University, 13 at VGU University, and 13 others at Glocal University still pursuing their studies,” Mohammed said.

The governor’s aide said the number of optometrists trained and sponsored by the state in the last four years was more than those trained since the creation of the state by over 400 per cent.

“The same goes for pharmacists: those trained in the last four years is 400 per cent more than those trained since the creation of the state in 1991″.

The statement quoted Buni as congratulating the graduates for passing their examinations with flying colours, charging them to be committed to duties wherever they found themselves.

It said further said the Nigerian High Commission in India lauded Yobe’s scholarship programme.

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APC members join PDP in Edo

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APC members join PDP in Edo

Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Oredo local government area of Edo State switched to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday.
The defectors who were from Ward 1 of Oredo LGA were led by Sidney Egede, an APC chieftain in the area.
They were received into PDP by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Uzzi.
Uzzi commended the defectors for making the bold decision to dump the APC for PDP ahead of the September 21 governorship election in the state.
According to him, the defection will further boost the chances of the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the election.
The commissioner described Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, as the most qualified candidates to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Uzzi urged the people of Oredo to reciprocate Obaseki’s magnanimity of appointing two persons from the ward into his cabinet.
He said: “Those tagging Governor Obaseki as ignorant and bereft of ideas are the ones bereft of ideas. We grew together in this ward.
“While Governor Obaseki grew up in the College area, I grew up in the Jemide area. Those who call the governor a Lagos boy do not know what they are saying.”
On his part, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said the political dominance of APC in the ward has ended.
Osagie said Egede and other’s defection to PDP was a major boost to the party in the locality.
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Sanwo-Olu commissions Mushin Overpass, the 5th along Lagos Red Line route

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Sanwo-Olu commissions Mushin Overpass, the 5th along Lagos Red Line route

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, commissioned the Red Line Overpass in the Mushin area of the state.
The flyover is the last of the five overpasses built by the state government along the Red Line Rail corridor.
Sanwo-Olu was accompanied to the project site by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and members of the state executive council.
The flyover is expected to ensure free vehicular movement in the area.
The governor has previously commissioned the flyovers built along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line in the Yaba, Oyingbo, Ikeja, and Agege areas of the state.
In his address at the event, Sanwo-Olu said the opening of the Mushin flyover was another fulfilment of his administration’s promise to the people of the state.
He stressed that the facility had changed the face of public transportation in the state.
“With this new infrastructure, we have ensured minimal disruption on the Red Line corridor. We have kept our promise to the citizens and made their lives better.
“The quality of infrastructure we have provided is about improving our citizens’ lives, improving their means of livelihood and quality of life,” the governor stated.
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Police arrest 35 phone thieves in Kaduna

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Police arrest 35 phone thieves in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has taken decisive action against rising crime, particularly phone snatching, with a series of targeted raids.

The operation conducted by the Anti-Vice Section of the command resulted in the arrest of 35 suspects, including two females, found with weapons, Indian hemp, and other illicit drugs.

 

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

He added that the raids carried out between 19:00 and 23:45 hours, focused on identified black spots within the metropolitan area.

According to the police spokesman, all suspects have been charged to court after preliminary investigations.

He quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Audu Dabigi, to have assured the public that those found culpable would be prosecuted.

The statement read, “In response to the recent rise in crime, particularly phone snatching, the Kaduna State Police Command’s Anti-Vice Section conducted a series of targeted raids. The operation carried out between 19:00 and 23:45 hours, was in strict compliance with directives from the Commissioner of Police.

“The raids focused on identified black spots within the metropolitan area of Kaduna, resulting in the arrest of 35 suspects, including two females.

“The suspects were found in possession of weapons, Indian hemp, and other illicit drugs. All those arrested have been charged to court after the completion of preliminary investigations.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Dabigi has assured the public that those found culpable will be profiled and charged in a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution. He further emphasized the command’s commitment to clamping down on criminal activities within the state.”

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