The Kano State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) revealed on Thursday that it successfully prosecuted 22 drug dealers within the state in July 2024.
Commander Abubakar Idris-Ahmad confirmed the convictions, describing them as a significant achievement in the ongoing battle against illicit drug trafficking and abuse.
“We have convicted 22 drug dealers,” Idris-Ahmad stated. “During one arrest, Abubakar Mu’azu engaged in an altercation and stabbed an NDLEA officer.”
“Mu’azu was subsequently sentenced to three years in a correctional center, while the others received various terms of imprisonment,” he added.
Highlighting the range of illicit substances seized, Idris-Ahmad emphasized the command’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and prosecuting offenders.
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He credited the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, for his steadfast support in the fight against drug abuse.
“No form of intimidation or violence will deter our operatives from pursuing justice,” Idris-Ahmad affirmed. “Our professionals are dedicated to ensuring that those involved in drug-related crimes face legal consequences.”
In urging public cooperation, Idris-Ahmad called on residents to report any suspicious drug-related activities promptly to the agency, emphasizing the community’s role in achieving a drug-free society.
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NDLEA secures conviction of 22 drug dealers in Kano in July
Nineteen sanctioned as 1,354 Corps members pass out in Bayelsa
About 19 Corps members out of the 1,354 Batch B 2023, Stream II of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, were on Thursday sanctioned with various forms of punishment, including extension of service year.
Two members were also honoured with State Coordinator’s medal of commendation for good performance in Bayelsa State.
TVN gathered that six out of the 19 had their service year extended while 13 were sanctioned with remobilisation for service.
The State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Okpalifo Obiageli Charity, who presided over the event enjoined the Corps members to continue to uphold the ideals of the NYSC.
Represented by the Deputy Director, Mr Killa Adegboyega, she commended them for their immeasurable contributions to Bayelsa via their primary and secondary assignments especially in education, health, agriculture and infrastructure.
She said, “To our dear Corps members, as you step into the next phase of your lives, carry with you the spirit of service, unity and patriotism that has defined your service year.
“The skills, experiences and friendships you have gained will serve as a strong foundation for your future endeavors. Embrace the opportunities that lie ahead with confidence and determination, and continue to make positive contributions to our society.”
She further advised the Corps members to avoid night travels while going home, and also admonished them to only board vehicles at government approved motor parks.
Earlier, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on NYSC Matters, Mr. Wisdom Poyeri, commended the Corps members for their service to the state and urged those who wish to remain in Bayelsa after the service year to feel free.
Nineteen sanctioned as 1,354 Corps members pass out in Bayelsa
Airtel donates N2m to quadruplets family as contributions exceed N16m
Telecom operator, Airtel Nigeria, has pledged to donate N2 million to the family of Sodiq Olayode, who recently welcomed quadruplets with his wife, Abiodun.
This donation follows the outpouring of support from Nigerians, who have raised over N16 million for the family through online donations.
Airtel Nigeria disclosed this on X.com on Thursday, expressing its support for the family.
The post read, “Hello, #jamysax, when life gives quadruplets, we give #ovajara support! We’re adding N2m because great things come in multiples.”
According Online reports that the story of the Olayode family gained attention on social media after Olayode’s colleague, Oyeniran James, shared the family’s struggles on X.com on Tuesday.
Tweeting as #jamysax, James revealed how Olayode recently lamented that the quadruplets used 105 diapers in six days.
His post sparked a wave of generosity online, with Nigerians donating millions of naira to Olayode’s bank account, which James provided.
Giving an update on the donations, James stated on Thursday that as of 2pm, the donations had reached N16,265,209.
In addition to the financial support, he added that some Nigerians have donated diapers, baby items, and food, among others.
Olayode and his wife initially expected to welcome a single child, but were surprised by the arrival of quadruplets—two boys and two girls.
MURIC demands ban of Nollywood movie with ladies robbing a bank while wearing niqabs
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on concerned authorities to ban a Nollywood movie featuring armed actresses robbing a bank while wearing niqabs.
MURIC in a statement issued on Thursday by its Executive Director, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola described the yet-to-be released movie as satanic, repugnant, and provocative.
According to the statement the movie is Islamophobia taken to the highest level and it may also expose Muslims in general to public ridicule and opprobrium.
The statement also added that the movie is the handiwork of Muslim-haters and part of the plot to stop Muslim women from wearing hijab and niqab.
The statement read in part, “An extremely anti-Muslim film has been released into the Nigerian movie industry. The upcoming film shows women in purdah brandishing dangerous weapons and robbing banks. It is Islamophobia taken to the highest level. This film is satanic, repugnant, and provocative.
“It is aimed at portraying Muslim women as criminals with a violent proclivity. The film is capable of inciting the public against Muslim women. It may also expose Muslims in general to public ridicule and opprobrium.
“We believe that the film is the handiwork of Muslim-haters and part of the plot to stop Muslim women from wearing hijab and niqab. The plot was hatched a long time ago, and its execution began in the schools.
“This plot was boldly and diligently confronted in Nigerian courts by Muslims until the highest court in the land made a pronouncement on it. This Satanic film is the latest effort in the war against hijab.”
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Tinubu’s decision to float Naira caused current economic woes – TUC
President of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo has carpeted President Bola Tinubu over his decision to float the Naira against the dollar, saying it was the cause of the current economic travails in the country.
He lamented that a situation where almost everything imported into the country is paid for in foreign currency poses great pressure on the Naira.
Osifo while addressing a press conference on the State of Nation on Thursday, also attributed the prevailing food scarcity on the inability of farmers to go to farms.
According to the TUC leader, government must find a way of addressing challenges associated with food production, especially in Benue and Plateau states which are major staple food zones of the country.
He equally advised government to implement zero import duty on manufacturing equipment, insisting that because these equipment have the potential of job creation, industrialist should not be over burdened with taxes.
He said, “What is causing the economic challenges is traceable to the floating of the Naira, this is the primary issue responsible for the economic challenges.
“We have identified how it has affected our economy. Because almost everything is imported into this country and you need the dollar components to facilitate the importation.
“We also identified why food is expensive. It is because farmers cannot go to farm, look at Benue and Plateau states, they can’t go to farm.
“We also identified the input that goes into our manufacturing sector through import duties, which is priced in dollars against the Naira. We have told government to do everything possible to remove import duty or peg the exchange rate at a particular level.”
Tinubu’s decision to float Naira caused current economic woes – TUC
Puff Daddy allegedly paid $1m to facilitate murder of late rapper 2pac -Report
A report has claimed that American music mogul Sean Puffy Combs popularly known as Puff Daddy paid $1million to facilitate the murder of late rapper 2pac Shakur.
The report was published by the Sun citing court documents filed by the prosecutor overseeing 2pac’s murder case which extensively mentioned Puff Daddy in the petition.
The allegations were made by Duane “Keefe D” Davis who is currently facing charges in the murder, that Puff Daddy orchestrated a $1 million payment for the late rapper’s assassination.
However, the 61-year-old who is accused of orchestrating a drive-by shooting that killed 2pac in 1996 in Las Vegas pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
It was further revealed that Puff Daddy is named 77 times in papers filed on Thursday by his various pseudonyms, including Puffy, Puff Daddy, and Puff, and his real name is Sean Combs.
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Actor Yul Edochie hits at haters who can’t stomach his marriage to second wife, Judy Austin
Popular Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has taken to social media to address haters who cannot stomach his marriage to his second wife, Judy Austin.
The thespian in a post shared on his Facebook page stated that he is aware that his marital progress does not sit well with some people but he does not care what they think.
Yul also who used the medium to hit back at his haters also noted that the spiritual forces standing between them as a couple is too powerful.
The controversial also told those who cared to listen that nobody can bring them down as a couple no matter how hard they try.
He wrote; ‘’Our progress and happiness dey pain so many people.
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“It’s giving them sleepless nights.
“That’s why they keep coming up with all sorts of lies against us, now they’re paying people to lie against us.
“Una never see anything.
“Una go talk tire.
“When you talk finish, you hug transformer.
“Our matter go send all of una go hospital.
“The spiritual forces standing with us are too powerful.
“You can’t bring us down.
“If you try, you’ll go down.
“And when your downfall comes, just remember you brought it upon yourself.” Yul added.
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BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with APC governors
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) at the State House, Abuja.
Though the agenda of the meeting could not be confirmed officially, it may not be unconnected to the planned nationwide protest kicking off from 1st of August.
The Chairman of the PGF and the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, led the team of governors to the President’s office, along with the Chairman of the Nigeria’s Governors Forum, Governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman of Kwara State.
Also sighted was the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu; Bassey Otu of Cross River; Benue State Governor, Fr Hycinth Alia; Uba Sani of Kaduna State and Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, amongst others.
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and the ministers of Finance and Budget & Economic Planning, Wale Edun and Abubakar Bagudu, respectively, were also seen arriving at the President’s office.
The ongoing meeting is coming after an earlier meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), which held on Wednesday evening, and follows the cancellation of the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, earlier scheduled for noon Thursday.
BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with APC governors
Nationwide protests: Ex-Minister, Ezekwesili tables two demands to Nigerian Govt
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has advised the Nigerian government to stop threatening citizens who wish to exercise their constitutional right of expression, association and movement through a nationwide protest.
Ezekwesili demanded that the government should ensure protesters are protected and supported by the security agencies.
According to her, the leadership members of the National Assembly as well as governors across the country must not waste the golden opportunity the planned protests are offering them as holders of public positions.
TVN reports that some Nigerians are mobilising for nationwide protest slated for August 1 to August 10, 2024.
Tagged #EndBadGovernace, organisers of the protest have lamented about widespread hunger and inflation in the country.
The ex-minister made her position known in a post on her X handle on Thursday.
Ezekwesili said leaders in political positions should use the opportunity of the planned protests to engage dissatisfied and disaffected young citizens with utmost civility.
The post titled, ‘My Position on the Nationwide Protest of our Young Citizens’, reads, “All reasonable people know that majority of our citizens- especially the young ones- are distressed on many counts, from biting economic hardship that is prevalent in the country today. They blame it on Bad Governance and are therefore demanding an end to it.
“What is there to contest on a clearly established matter like this?
“Unfortunately, the language and actions of politicians, public officials and their allies to the distress of citizens are far from democratic and empathetic.
“News in the media suggest that our young citizens are planning to protest nationwide. And as we all read the reactions on social and other media, it does appear that the planned protests already agitate the federal and state governments.
“I hope the @NigeriaGov and its allies can quickly and wisely cease from threatening those among our Citizens who wish to exercise their constitutional right of expression, association and movement through a nationwide protest.
“I urge the @NGRPresident @NGRSenate @HouseNGR leadership and members as well as Governors across the country to not waste the golden opportunity that the planned protests are offering them as holders of public positions.
“Use this opportunity of the planned protests to engage your dissatisfied and disaffected young citizens with utmost civility.
“Here are at least 2 wise actions that @NigeriaGov and Governors can take:
“1. Ensure that the protesters are protected and supported by the @PoliceNG and related agencies like the Civil Defense Corp to protest peacefully and orderly in presenting their demands and agitations to the authorities. Be guided by the terrible lessons of the mishandling of #EndSARSProtests.
“2. Respond to the protesters with a convincing pathway and plan to achieve Good Governance on each specific issue they are protesting against or for at this time.
“I hope that our politicians and public officials will heed counsel and allow themselves the humility of listening and learning from their citizens at a time like this.
“I wish the protesters a well-organized, orderly and peaceful protest.”
Nationwide protests: Ex-Minister, Ezekwesili tables two demands to Nigerian Govt
Court to hear Edo Govt’s suit challenging Shaibu’s reinstatement Sept 24
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho has fixed September 24 to hear the two separate motions filed by the Edo State Government and the House of Assembly challenging the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as deputy governor.
Justice Omotosho fixed the date following two motions on notice filed by the state’s Attorney General and House of Assembly by their lawyers, Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, and Ken Mozia, SAN, respectively.
In the motion dated and filed July 18 by Iyamu, the AG sought two orders.
He prayed the court for an order “staying the execution of the judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/478/2024 Between RT. HON. COMRADE PHILIP SHAIBU v. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE AND 5 ORS delivered on the 17th day of July, 2024 pending the determination of the appeal filed against the said judgment. “
He also sought an order of injunction restraining the respondents from giving effect to the July 17 judgment pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.
Also in the motion dated and filed July 18 by Mozia, the Edo lawmakers sought an order suspending the judgment and restraining Shaibu from parading himself or attending any official function as deputy governor pending the hearing and determination of their appeal.
Also in the motion dated and filed July 18 by Mozia, the Edo lawmakers sought an order suspending the judgment and restraining Shaibu from parading himself or attending any official function as deputy governor pending the hearing and determination of their appeal.
The applicants, in their grounds of argument, said being dissatisfied with the judgment, they had appealed against it vide a notice of appeal dated July 18 and filed the same day.
“The said notice of appeal raises serious and arguable grounds.
“It raises the issue of the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court to entertain the subject matter of this suit,” they said.
They argued that their right of appeal would be stifled if the application was not granted.
The applicants said the smooth operation of the machinery of the state government would be impeded if Shaibu “is allowed to take over as the Deputy Governor of Edo State having regard to his recent open declaration of support for the rival political party (The All Progressives Congress).
“Monetary damages would be an adequate compensation to the 1st respondent (Shaibu) should it turn out that this application ought not to have been granted,” they argued, among other grounds.
Justice Omotosho had, on July 17, voided the impeachment of Shuaibu as the deputy governor of Edo.
Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, ordered his reinstatement to office on the grounds that the house of assembly failed to comply with due process in the purported impeachment.
The judgment was on the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/478/2024 with Shuaibu as the plaintiff.
The reinstated deputy governor had sued the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Deputy Governor of Edo, the AG, Chief Judge of Edo, Speaker of Edo House of Assembly and the Edo State House of Assembly as 1st to 6th defendants respectively.
Justice Omotosho had held that the allegation on which the assembly based the impeachment proceedings was untenable in law and did not constitute a gross misconduct.
Court to hear Edo Govt’s suit challenging Shaibu’s reinstatement Sept 24