CROSS SESSION OF VIGILANTES ON PATROL ACROSS FOREST IN LAVUN TO CURTAIL GUNMEN
Some local hunters who summoned the courage to rescue dispatched victims of attacks on some Lavun communities.
But, many of them complained of lack of support from the government to fight this bad person.
Some of them in discussions expressed readiness but said there was no support since on Friday when there were up and doing across the affected areas thereby making them spend their own money.
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It was learnt that the US is currently working on the logistics of the shipment of the weapon which the exact timing of delivery is not known.
However, Germany had earlier announced that it will send 500 Stinger missiles and other weapons and supplies to Ukraine.
Estonia has also been providing Ukraine with Stingers since January, and in order to do that had to get US permission.
The Ukrainian military published what they claim is a breakout of Russia's losses.
According to a post on its Facebook page, more than 3,500 Russian soldiers involved in the invasion have been killed and almost 200 taken prisoner.
The Ukranian Ministry of Defence added that Russia has also lost 14 aircraft, 8 helicopters, and 102 tanks so far.
The Russian Ministry of Defence has so far not acknowledged any casualties but reports claim president Vladimir Putin is angry with the turnout of the war so far and has ordered a full onslaught of his military troops on Ukraine .... Unconfirmed reports also claim he sacked one of his military generals due to the high losses Russia has incurred the last 3 days.
Meanwhile Ukraine's military is asking people to remove the names of streets, cities and villages from road signs in their regions in order to 'confuse and disorient the enemy'.
In a tweet, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said: 'We will do everything possible to clear Ukraine of the Russian occupier as soon as possible!'.
A sign over a part of the Boryspil highway triumphantly declared: 'Russian warship, go f**k yourself!', in reference to the killing of a small group of Ukrainian border guards stationed at Snake Island off the coast of Ukraine after they refused to surrender to Kremlin forces.
Estonia's former defence chief Riho Terras has now claimed that Putin's war is not going to plan because Russia is fast running out of money and weapons, and will have to enter negotiations with Volodymyr Zelensky's government if Kyiv holds off the Russians for 10 days.
Putin has allegedly convened a meeting with the oligarchs in a bunker in the Ural Mountains, at which it is claimed that he furiously vented that he thought the war would be 'easy' and 'everything would be done in one to four days'.
Citing Ukrainian intelligence sources, Terras claimed that the war is costing Russia around £15billion-per-day, and that they have rockets for three to four days at most, which they are using sparingly.
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The 34-year-old Argentine Legend made the most of French football's winter break with his wife, Antonela, and was filmed enjoying himself at a concert in his homeland.
A video online showed Messi and his wife having fun at a concert in Rosario, Sante Fe.
When speaking with one of workers. He said, “ The company has reduced about 400 workers last month without any benefit given. Only their wages and annual leave was given which was not right by the law when it comes to redundancy. Thus, the personnel manager claimed to have given redundancy benefit to the labor union which I’m telling you nothing was given to them apart from their wages and their annual leave”.
The laborers appoint ten workers to represent them to sit with the board manager instead of the union chairman because they noticed that there is something fishing between the labor chairman and the company’s director.
After the meeting, the ten man committee disclosed that the company have being giving out series of benefit to it workers through the labor union, which nothing was given to the workers by the union.
In our interactions with some of the workers about the disclosed benefit, we get to understand that the company gave out about ₦321M to support it workers during COVID-19 lockdown for the period of six to eight months which was not given to workers.
Benefits such as end of the year bonus, sallah bonus, chrismax bonus, work accident allowances are all being slash into 1/3% where only 1 out of 3 is giving to workers by the personnel.
In our effort to know more about the benefit and the pay-off, one of workers told our reporter that, “There is no any agreement between the company and it’s workers” said, by the company.
The security personnel and the ten man committee are during there best to ensure a peaceful protest so as to avoid lost of lives and destruction of properties. And hoping that the EFCC and human right will come to their aid.
About 90% of the remaining workers have fill a resignation form due to comments made by the personnel manager saying that, “Those whom are still interested to work should resumed back to work, while those whom are not interested should resign”.
Our reporter is also adding that even the remaining 10% of the workers whom haven’t fill the resignation form were those whom have traveled home or due to the form was not enough for every one.
The union chairman and his cabinet are on the with the looted money. While the company and the workers are requesting for their present on Monday 9th of August, 2021 to investigate and look for a way forward.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has emphasised on the reason why he withdrew his son, Abubakar Al-Sadiq El-Rufai, from Kaduna Capital school one year after he enrolled him in the school to attract public education in the state.
He also added that his two children has been withdrawn from the school so not to expose the lives of other children in the school to bandits.
In his words, he said:
“My son and my daughter are registered in the school because his sister became six and we had to register her.”
“But we have had to temporarily withdraw them for the security of the school because we got intercepts from at least two groups that are planning to attack the school to kidnap my son.”
“I don’t think they will succeed because there will be enough security there to prevent it but other children may be placed in danger.”
“We have no idea what weapons they will come with. I have taken a stand against paying bandits and at least three groups of bandits have been intercepted planning to go to Kaduna Capital school and kidnap my son and ‘see if they catch my son, I go say I no go pay ransom?’”
“We believe in leading by example, we believe in whatever policy we propose that will affect people negatively, we start imposing it on us.”
“It is my intention that my children will be in public school as long as I am governor here.”
“Of course, when I finish my term, I will move out. I intend to leave Kaduna when I finish. I am not going to stay here. I may explore other options of putting them in other schools”
The TB Joshua Ministries has confirmed the passing of the clergyman.
In a statement released on social media, the church revealed the last words of the clergyman before he died. The statement reads;
''PROPHET TB JOSHUA – JUNE 12th 1963 to JUNE 5th 2021
“Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.” – Amos 3:7
On Saturday 5th June 2021, Prophet TB Joshua spoke during the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting: “Time for everything – time to come here for prayer and time to return home after the service.”
God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.
As Prophet TB Joshua says, “The greatest way to use life is to spend it on something that will outlive it”.
Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.
The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family.
Here are Prophet TB Joshua’s last words: “Watch and pray.”
One life for Christ is all we have; one life for Christ is so dear.''
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN), has directed immediate prosecution of offenders of the federal government ban...
On Friday, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, announced an indefinite suspension of Twitter operations in the country.
The announcement came after the platform yanked off a tweet of President Muhammadu Buhari on civil war.
To circumvent the ban, many Nigerians had opted for the Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
But on Saturday, Malami directed the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF) at the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, to commence in earnest the process of prosecuting violators of the de-activation of operations of Twitter in Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Dr Umar Gwandu.
“Malami directed the DPPF to liase with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, National Communication Communication (NCC) and other relevant government agencies to ensure the speedy prosecution of offenders without any further delay.”
Telecommunications companies have blocked access to Twitter in compliance with the Federal Government directives.
Many Twitter users woke up on Saturday to the inability to access the microblogging website.
On Friday, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information, had announced the suspension of Twitter operations.
The announcement came after the platform yanked off a tweet of President Muhammadu Buhari on civil war.
In a statement on Saturday, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said they had started blocking access to Twitter.
“We, The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria wish to confirm that our members have received formal instructions from the Nigerian Communications Commission, the industry regulator to suspend access to Twitter.”
“ALTON has conducted a robust assessment of the directive in accordance with internationally accepted principles.
“Based on national interest provisions in the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and within the licence terms under which the industry operates; our members have acted in compliance with the directives of the Nigerian Communications Commission, the industry regulator.
“We will continue to engage all the relevant authorities and stakeholders and will act as may be further directed by the NCC. We remain committed to supporting the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and upholding the rights of citizens.
“As an industry, we endorse the position of the United Nations that the rights held by people offline must also be protected online. This includes respecting and protecting the rights of all people to communicate, to share information freely and responsibly, and to enjoy privacy and security regarding their data and their use of digital communications,” read the statement jointly signed by ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo; and ALTON Executive Secretary, Gbolahan Awonuga.
Many Nigerians have opted for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to circumvent the suspension of Twitter.
Youth in Gauraka town, Tafa Local Government of Niger state massively came out to protest on the perpetual kidnapping of the community members which put them in a state of tenuousness and precariousness.
It was reported that unknown Gunmen strides away 15 people in Gauraka. This came after incessant kidnapping within the community and its environ like Hayin Nassarawa Iku all in Tafa LGA.
The Protestants while making a demonstration, fiery up the community police Division and also block Abuja - Kaduna Express road, Government properties were aflame in the police division which include patrol vehicles amongst others. Commuters were held up for hours while residents were in state of in- tranquility.
While responding to journalist, a member of the community beseech the Government and other personnel concern to come to their aide by ensuring security stability in the community, Niger state and Nigeria at large.
However,
“He prayed for an end to the security challenges that engulf our country (Nigeria)”.
Reported by:
Aliyu Deenawa.
Bandits invaded Mangwaro , Mariga, Local Government, Niger State. 14 dead 21 injured.
They were received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja at about 11am.
They were being moved to the National Mosque and the Nigerian Air Force Protestant Church venues of funeral prayers amidst tight security.
Final funeral rites for COAS Ibrahim Attahiru, 10 others hold in Abuja
The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 other officers who died in a plane crash have arrived at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja for final funeral rites.
The officers died on Friday, in a Beachcraft 350 aircraft at the Kaduna International Airport due to bad weather.
Their bodies were later moved to the National Military Cemetary interment ceremony.
The burial ceremony started around 2.50 pm with a profile of the late COAS read.
President Buhari has said the Gimba Yau Kumo, declared wanted by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over an alleged $65 million fraud is no longer his son-in-law.
LIB on Friday reported that the ICPC had begun a manhunt for Kumo over alleged fraud while he was the Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). Read here.
A statement released last night by the President’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the latest move by the ICPC to declare Kumo wanted, notwithstanding his connections, has shown the seriousness of the Buhari administration to fight corrupt practices in the country.
The statement in part reads
“A running story to the effect that the ICPC has declared ‘an in-law of the President’ wanted in connection with fraud involving the large sum of money, USD65 million to be exact.
This should normally be an affirmation that our anti-corruption agencies/institutions are truly independent and allowed unfettered freedom by the President; which is in fact the case. That a state institution can issue such is a measure of the administration’s commitment to accountability, equality and justice.
To set the records straight, the person declared wanted by the ICPC is not an in-law to President Buhari. While at some point in time, the said fugitive from justice had been linked to a family member in marriage; that relationship has ended some years ago.
It is therefore unfortunate to bring the Presidents family into this case. It is in our view an attempt to generate views and sell copies of sensational reporting.
The President’s position at all times is that the law be allowed to take its course. As is well known of him, President Muhammadu Buhari will not provide any cover for crime, no matter who is involved.”
Kumo, a former Managing Director, FMBN, got married to Buhari’s daughter in October 2016 in Daura, Katsina State. According to the commission, Kumo is wanted alongside Tarry Rufus and Bola Ogunsola over alleged misappropriation and dispersion of national housing fund.
As part of efforts to contain the outbreak of COVID-19, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has banned eid prayers at the National Eid prayer ground along the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway.
According to a statement by the Minister’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, the decision was arrived at a meeting of the FCTA and a delegation from the FCT League of Imams Initiative.
Ogunleye said the delegation led by its Chairman, Imam (Dr) Tajudeen M.B Adigun, met Bello to discuss the modalities for holding eid prayers for the upcoming Eid el-Fitr celebrations.
“All worshippers are enjoined to hold eid prayers outdoors within the premises of their neighborhood Juma’at mosques. Indoor worship are to be limited to less than 50% of installed capacity.
“Religious authorities are advised to regulate the flow of people entering and exiting places of worship. All non-pharmaceutical intervention protocols of facial coverings, physical distancing and hand washing are to be observed
“All other eid celebrations and activities should be confined to homes as all public parks, recreation and entertainment centres are to be closed,” the statement read.
The minister thanked the religious leaders for their cooperation in the battle against COVID-19, stressing that having gone through a first wave of the pandemic and a second wave that caused more fatalities, it was imperative to prevent a possible third wave as is being witnessed in some countries across the world.
“Consequently, based on presentations made by officials of the Health and Human Services Secretariat of the FCTA and the Implementation Guidelines for Phased Restriction of Movement issued by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 on Monday. 10th May 2021, we came up with the guidelines,” Bello said in the statement.
Speaking on behalf of the League, Adigun said “In Islam, you listen to experts, those who are specialists and those who have actually discussed with us are experts in the field of medical sciences. In Islam, you also abide with the commands of leadership.
“Based on this and what we are convinced of, we urge Muslim Ummah to also respect this stand of the Administration of the FCT by observing our Eid prayers within our localities.”
A local boat carrying about 100 people, including women and children, capsized midway into the journey, at about 6:00pm, on Saturday, May 8.
A search and rescue operation began immediately and 30 bodies have been recovered so far. Local divers are still in search of the remaining bodies.
The boat reportedly capsized due to a heavy windstorm caused by the rain that fell on Saturday evening May 8.
Among the victims were some returnees who had earlier fled their homes with their children due to bandits attacks.
Parading the suspects at the Administrative Block of the school on Tuesday, May 4, the Chief Security Officer, Alhaji Hussaini Mohammed, said that they were arrested following persistent cases of burglaries and theft on campus.
Alhaji Mohammed identified the suspects as David Abel, an ND II student of the Architectural Department and Mark Saidu, ND II, Urban and Regional Planning Department.
The third suspect, Adamu Ahmed, who operates at Panteka in Minna, often bought stolen properties from the students.
The suspects took the security personnel to different places they have burgled within the school.
Abel said his role was to move the stolen properties out of the school premises while Saidu conveyed them from Bida to Minna after every operation. Ahmed confessed to only buying the stolen items from the students.
Items recovered from the suspects included electronic appliances such as air-conditioning, plasma television, printers, home theater, industrial fans, and stabilizers.
The suspects have been handed over to police for prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Chief Security Officer warned criminals to stay away from the polytechnic, assuring that efforts are ongoing to arrest all those involved in criminal activities in the school.
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