A Nigerian Disc Jockey, The Turnup Maestro, identified on X as #_djtrendy, has narrated his ordeal on how he was taken to the Kirikiri Custodian Centre in Lagos State. Recounting his experience via his X handle on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the DJ stated that his ordeal started on Sunday, July 7, 2024, when some
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In a move to reorganize the traditional leadership structure in Kano State, Governor Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, approved the appointment of three second-class Emirs for the emirates of Rano, Gaya, and Karaye.
The new emirates will serve under the first-class emirate of Kano, with the appointed emirs being:
– Alhaji Muhammad Karaye (Emir of Karaye)
– Alhaji Muhammad Umar (Emir of Rano)
– Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir Gaya (Emir of Gaya)
The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, announced the appointments in a statement on Wednesday. The new emirs were previously district heads in their respective areas.
This development follows Governor Yusuf’s signing of a bill into law on Tuesday, establishing three second-class emirates in the state.
The emirates will cover specific local government areas, with Rano covering Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure, Gaya covering Gaya, Ajingi, and Albasu, and Karaye covering Karaye and Rogo.
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The governor has urged the newly appointed emirs to promote culture, peace, and unity in their respective emirates.
This move is seen as a significant development in the state’s traditional leadership structure, with implications for the political and cultural landscape of Kano State.
The Kano State government had earlier dissolved all the four emirate councils in the state created by the administration of former Governor Abdulahi Ganduje.
This came after the state House of Assembly officially passed a bill dissolving all five emirate councils in the state. This decision followed deliberations on the floor of the house during a plenary session.
Soon after this, Governor Yusuf reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II who had been deposed four years earlier as the Emir of Kano.
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Despite the Supreme Court judgement that granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed the newly appointed transition committees to resume in the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, of the state.
According to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, who gave the directive on behalf of the governor, the move became imperative in order to avoid creating a vacuum.
The state government, through the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Kayode Ajulo, had earlier justified the appointment, stressing that the governor acted within his constitutional powers.
Aiyedatiwa had a few days ago appointed 357 members to the transition committees, shortly after an Ondo State High Court nullified the creation of the 33 LCDAs, after which the apex court gave a judgement that fiscal allocation must only be made to councils with elected chairmen.
However, Takuro, who met with the transition committees, stated that several states, including Ondo, are affected by the Supreme Court’s verdict, emphasising the need for compliance with electoral laws.
The Commissioner maintained that, upon appointment by the governor, the transition committees became operational immediately without a necessary formal inauguration.
He added that implementing the Supreme Court judgement required procedural requirements as well as ongoing negotiations among governors at a scheduled meeting.
Aiyedatiwa dares FG, directs transition committees to resume in LGs, LCDAs
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Police Inspector, Aminu Mohammed, over the robbery of the residence of those around his duty station, ‘C’ Division in Lokoja, the state capital.
Our correspondent gathered that nemesis caught up with the officer on Sunday.
The Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, told journalists on Tuesday in Lokoja that ”luck ran out of the officer following the activities of a notorious gang of armed robbers who specialises in robbing houses of household items and cars.
” The car was found in the workshop of the policeman’s panel beater, Arome Moses, who was already working on changing the car’s colour at Ochadamu near Anyigba in the Eastern part of the state.
“Those who knew the vehicle and were aware of the robbery incident that occurred at the owner’s house on 14th June 2024, quickly raised alarm upon sighting the car.
“The car’s plate number had already been changed to an Abuja number just as a car dealer’s receipt, backdated to 2020, was presented by the officer as his evidence of purchasing it.
“His panel beater had primed the car preparatory to changing its colour before the alarm was raised,” he said
He added that after raising the alarm, the policemen of the Quick Response Unit attached to the Police Area Command were quickly invited, and the panel beater was apprehended.
One of the members of the gang of armed robbers, who had also been on police wanted list for other crimes, confessed to the crime and named the police officer as the mastermind.
He confessed that they were contracted to rob the house of the owner of the car for the sole aim of getting the car for him.
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Canadian Rapper, Aubrey Graham, popularly known as Drake, Toronto home (The Embassy) has been overtaken by severe rainstorms in Toronto.
The singer shared a video of his home on his Instagram Stories on Wednesday.
In the video, Drake’s 50,000 square-foot mansion, designed by Canadian architect Ferris Rafauli, appears to be significantly affected by the flooding.
Drake joked on his Instagram stories that the rushing water “better be espresso martini”.
In the video, Drake filmed an unidentified man pushing against glass double doors as water rushed from what seemed to be a closet and into a bathroom.
Toronto has been hit by record rainfall from three huge storms.
This has resulted in power outages and displacement of individuals.
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A non-governmental organisation, Inclusive Friends Association, IFA, in collaboration with National Endowment For Democracy, NED, on Tuesday, called on the Benue State Government to work towards adopting the National Disability Act.
The Executive Director of IFA, Grace Jerry made the call during an advocacy meeting with members of the Benue State House of Assembly in Makurdi.
She explained that the aim of the advocacy was to have a roundtable discussion with members of the House to highlight key demands and expectations of persons with disabilities from the Benue State government.
Mrs. Jerry stated that the participation of Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, in democratic governance on equal basis with other citizens in Benue State was achievable.
She added that because of the non-domestication of the act, PWDs in the state had suffered different forms of discrimination.
She urged members of the state assembly to put pressure on the state government to adopt the National Disability Act and immediately send it to the State House of Assembly for domestication for passage.
“Benue is the only state in the north central region that has not domesticated the National Disability Act that was passed into law in 2018 and assented by the president in 2019.
“This delay has left persons with disabilities in Benue without the legal protections and support that are essential to their inclusion and participation in society.
“We believe that if the Act is domesticated in Benúe State, it is expected that Persons with Disabilities would be given 5% of political appointments cutting across positions such as Commissioners, Special Assistant and Senior Special Assistant positions, among others.
“Furthermore, a quota system for legislative seats in Benue State would also improve disability representation in legislation. The Government would work closely with party leaders in removing all barriers.
“A commitment from the speaker and the House of Assembly to prioritise the domestication of the Disability Act in Benue State account for this meeting.
“The Act has provided a robust framework for ensuring access to public service, protecting against discrimination, and creating better opportunities for persons with disabilities”, Jerry stated.
Some of the House members, including Cephas Dykor representing Konshisha state constituency, commended the Inclusive Friends Association for their efforts towards drawing the attention of the government to the Act.
He advised that the bill for domestication of the National Disability Act should be privately sponsored rather than waiting for the executive governor to transmit it to the house.
Benue yet to domesticate disability law – Group
Iran has denied any links with the attempted assassination of former United States, US, President, Donald Trump.
The Iranian Mission to the United Nations said the allegations of attempting to assassinate Trump was “unsubstantiated and malicious.”
A 20-year-old had shot Trump in an attempt to kill him during his campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
While the shooter missed Trump, the secret service killed the 20-year-old at the scene.
Following the incident, Iran was accused of trying to kill Trump in reaction to the assassination of General Soleimani.
However, Iran’s Mission to the UN described Trump as a criminal who will be punished legally.
The mission also said the shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, had no ties to its country.
“From the perspective of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump is a criminal who must be prosecuted and punished in a court of law for ordering the assassination of General Soleimani.
“Iran has chosen the legal path to bring him to justice,” he said.
Iran denies trying to assassinate Trump
Former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has vowed that as long as he lives, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, will never be Nigeria’s president.
The self-styled socio-political activist, in a post on his X handle, said the former Anambra State governor does not even believe in the manifesto of his party and is rather more attuned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He went on to claim that it was through his efforts that Obi was made a running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 presidential election and vowed that such would never happen again in future elections as he will do everything possible to make sure Obi does not get on a ballot to contest for president.
“I will support President Tinubu’s policies that were also in the Peoples Democratic Party manifesto. I will do so proudly and patriotically,” part of the post reads.
“Even Peter Obi was put on the 2019 PDP ticket by the grace of God using my efforts. And he cannot deny it because I am a meticulous record keeper and kept paper records.
“Peter Obi does not even believe in the official Labour Party manifesto. He is more politically attuned to us in the PDP.
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“So, develop some emotional maturity and learn how to tackle politics, or you will FOREVER be marginalised if you play politics with your emotions.
“During the elections, politicians and their strategists will attack each other. It is all part of the way politics is played. After elections, we move from battleground to common ground.
“The only politician and movement I cannot forgive are those who threatened to kill my daughter, physically came to my house thinking they could intimidate me, made false allegations against me, used Arise TV as a propaganda machine to fight me, and stalked then approached me on the streets while warning me to leave Peter Obi alone.
“There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics. But with death threats to my child, and with their leader keeping quiet when it was brought to his attention, there is permanent enmity.
“Peter Obi will NEVER be President of Nigeria, and we will fight to ensure that even if he returns to the PDP, he will NEVRT get on our ticket. But beyond that, we are moving on with one Nigeria!”
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— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) July 15, 2024
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Chairperson of Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission, KAD-SIECOM, Hajara Mohammed, says the commission has scheduled October 19, 2024, for the conduct of local government elections in the state.
Hajara Mohammed, Chairperson of KAD-SIECOM, said at a meeting with political parties and other stakeholders in Kaduna, that the serving council members were sworn into office on 1st November, 2021, and would end their 3-year tenure on 31st, October, 2024.
According to her, KAD-SIECOM is responsible for organising the elections of chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and councillors in the state, stating that in consonance with the provision of section 25(1) of the KAD-SIECOM Law 2024, the general public is hereby informed that the LGA council election will be held in Kaduna on Saturday, 19th October, 2024, between 8 am and 4 pm.
“The commission issues the election timetable today, Tuesday, 16th July, 2024.
“The 2024 election guidelines have been released with the election timetable; KAD-SIECOM is ready to conduct the election on the set date,” the Chairperson said.
KAD-SIECOM schedules fixes LG polls for October 19
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft have arrested eight suspected stowaways during their attempt to board two-speed boats.
Unknown to the suspects, the patrol team of NNS Beecroft had sighted them during a patrol conducted on July 13, 2024.
With the latest arrest, NNS Beecroft which is in Lagos has so far apprehended 33 stowaways between January and July.
A statement on Tuesday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, said five of the eight suspects admitted that they wanted to travel abroad.
He said, “NNS Beecroft on July 13, 2024, arrested eight suspected stowaways in two speedboats attempting to board MV Northernlight while underway along Lagos Channel.
“The incident occurred when the patrol team sighted the suspects attempting to board the vessel through its rudder compartment.
“The suspects and speed boats have been handed over to Nigerian Immigration Service, Lagos State Port and Marine Command for further investigation.
Similarly, Adams-Aliu said upon interrogation, the five suspects admitted that they attempted to board the vessel to enable them to travel abroad.
He also noted that eight female trafficked victims and two drowning fishermen were rescued.
Adams-Aliu said, “In the past week, from 9-13 July 2024, Nigerian Navy units across the Nation’s maritime domain, also rescued 8 female victims of human trafficking and 2 drowning fishermen.
“Additionally, a sea robbery attempt was foiled within the same period.
“Specifically, on July 9, 2024, the Quick Response Team of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Badagry intercepted a wooden passenger boat with 8 females aged between 18-23 years en-route the Benin Republic.
“Upon interrogation, it became obvious that they were being trafficked by a yet-to-be-identified agent.
He noted that the victims were later handed over to the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons while further investigation to identify the agent and trafficking syndicate is ongoing.