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Retired General T.Y Danjuma has again called on Nigerians to take up arms against terrorists and bandits. The former Minister of Defence made a similar call in 2018, a comment which pitched him against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. In his goodwill message at the presentation of staff of office to 25 Aku_Uka of Wukari in Taraba state, Manu Ishaku Adda Ali, on Saturday, Danjuma alleged that the Armed Forces were either unwilling to defend the country or that Nigeria is under siege. He said it is sad that Nigeria, the biggest black country in the world, is under siege by terrorists who are trying to root out the citizens. “As a soldier, the best defense is attack. Right now, we are all sitting ducks. These people are armed to the teeth with weapons of mass destruction but we don’t have them. We have the numbers and the land belongs to us. They are trying to colonise us and take over our lands. Your majesty, you must unite our people to defend themselves. “I wil

Breaking News. The federal high court Jalingo dismissed all the prayers of Prof. Jerome Nyame against the emergence of Col. Agbu Kefas rtd as the PDP Gubernatorial candidate.  Prof. Jerome was challenging the eligibility of his candidacy, saying that, agbu Kefas as a party state chairman has not follows due process in contesting the post. On their part, Albasu kunini and helkiah Buba joda are seeking to join the suit which the court denied them.

At least 13 persons have been reported killed after a bandit attack in Karekuka village of Gassol local government area of Taraba state. Many others were also left injured. A source who confirmed the incident to Channels Television via telephone said no fewer than six local vigilante members lost their lives in the Friday attack. The source disclosed that the vigilantes also killed six of the bandits. Meanwhile, the bandits also attacked Garin Gidado community on Saturday morning but met it empty, the source added. For breaking news and more, join the what's group below to receive news at your fingertips. https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kw0iFWKZUeI3YilnfaZ2Rc The community had been previously attacked by bandits. Police spokesperson in Taraba confirmed the attack on Karekuka village and said efforts are in top gear to restore normalcy. He added that officers have been drafted to the scene to convey the corpses to a nearby morgue as investigations commence.

A commercial motorcycle (okada) operator in Lagos State, Andrew Otega, has been brutalized by the police in Yaba area of the state over his alleged failure to offer N40,000 bribe demanded by the operatives. It was gathered that some police operatives enforcing the ban on motorcycle operations in the area apprehended Otega at the Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) gate where he operates and impounded his motorcycle. After impounding the motorcycle, the police allegedly demanded a bribe of N40,000 from the rider for them to release his bike but the motorcyclist said he did not have such money on him. Angered by the rider’s response and unwillingness to offer the requested bribe, the operatives aggressively harassed him before confiscating his motorcycle.

Salman Rushdie, who spent years in hiding after an Iranian fatwa ordered his killing, was on a ventilator and could lose an eye following a stabbing attack at a literary event in New York state Friday. The British author of “The Satanic Verses”, which sparked fury among some Muslims who believed it was blasphemous, had to be airlifted to hospital for emergency surgery following the attack. His agent said in a statement obtained by The New York Times that “the news is not good.” “Salman will likely lose one eye; the nerves in his arm were severed; and his liver was stabbed and damaged,” said agent Andrew Wylie, who added that Rushdie could not speak. Carl LeVan, an American University politics professor attending the literary event, told AFP that the assailant had rushed onto the stage where Rushdie was seated and “stabbed him repeatedly and viciously.” Several people ran to the stage and took the suspect to the ground before a trooper present at the event arrested him. A doctor in the

Mr Effiong was on July 27 sent to one month imprisonment by Akwa-Ibom chief judge Ekaette Obot for purported “contempt of court”. •August 12, 2022 The Nigerian Correctional Service in Akwa Ibom says the hair and beard of human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, in its custody, was shaved as a security precaution. Mr Effiong was on July 27 sent to one month imprisonment by Akwa-Ibom chief judge Ekaette Obot for purported “contempt” while defending his client in Ms Obot’s court.  However agitations grown against Uyo prison officials since reports of assault and torture of Mr Effiong made the headlines. In a statement on Friday, the Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service claimed that shaving inmates’ hair was a standard practice at correctional institutions. “On arrival at Uyo, he was duly admitted into the facility and was also informed of the need to cut his hair and beards as a security measure as well as a routine practice in the facility,” the statement signed by spokesp

Akwa Ibom State High Court, presided by Justice Edem Akpan, has sentenced 82-year-old Village Head of Efen Ibom in Ika Local Government Area of the State, Chief Essien Matthew Odiong, to death by hanging for murder. The monarch, married to 12 wives and has 60 children, wasAccording to the judgement, the late Ubom was accused by his brothers of being a wizard and was reported to the Village Head, who brought him before the Council, where the deceased was administered an oath to swear and prove his innocent. standing trial on four counts of conspiracy, directing unlawful trial by ordeal, stealing of the motorcycle and murder of the owner, one Udoma Udo Ubom. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Akpan said the court found the accused guilty of murder of the deceased by injecting some chemical substance on him, leading to his death on 26th April, 2017.

In the suit with number FCT/HC/CV/252/2022 filed by his lawyer, Dr Reuben Atabo (SAN), Buratai asked the FCT High Court to declare that Sahara Reporters’ publication captioned “Exclusive: Anti-graft agency, ICPC uncovers billions in cash meant for arms, ammunition to fight Boko Haram in Abuja home of ex-Chief of Army Staff, Buratai” of June 23, 2022 amounts to defamation of character. He further demands an order of the court compelling the newspaper to publish a retraction and an apology in two national dailies and its online platform “where the defamatory publication was made.” Buratai, who was appointed Nigeria’s ambassador to the Benin Republic after he retired from the army, averred that the publication damaged his reputation after he diligently served Nigeria in various capacities and was awarded various meritorious honours for his distinguished service. No date has been fixed for the hearing.

The Meteorological Service (NiMET) says at least 10 northern cities would record high temperatures of over 40°C for the next three days. NiMET also said that some of the northern cities would record high temperatures of 35°C to 40°C for the next 72 hours.  The forecast, which was signed by Prof. Mansur Matazu, the Director-General of NiMET said that beginning from Sunday, May 29 to May 31, 2022, the cities would witness the high temperature. He mentioned the northern cities as parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Borno States. The statement said: “Most parts of the Northern cities are expected to record temperatures between 35°C to 40°C. However, parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Borno are e xpected to experience temperatures greater than 40°C.”  that parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Dutse, Nguru, and Maiduguri indicate chances of experiencing high thermal discomfort. Katsina, Kano, Jigawa,

 Atiku Emerges PDP 2023 Presidential Flagbearer, he beat wikeand four others in a keenly contested election.

EFCC Arrests  Ahmed Idris, Accountant General of the Federation for N80billion Fraud Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  on Monday, May 16, 2022 arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris in connection with  diversion of funds and money laundering  activities to the tune of N80billion (Eighty Billion Naira) only. The Commission’s verified intelligence showed that the AGF  raked off the funds through bogus consultancies and other illegal activities using proxies, family members and close associates. The funds were laundered through real estate investments in Kano and Abuja. Mr. Idris was arrested after failing to honour invitations by the EFCC to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent acts.

BREAKING: Buhari directs all Ministers with political ambition to resign. He just gave the instruction at FEC.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has Rejected the form purportedly bought for him by a Fulani Group, to Contest President Under APC. According to a statement made available to newsmen by his media adviser says he's not aware and didn't authorise any group to bought form on his behalf. The statement further reads.. Press Statement It has come to our notice that a group has purportedly purchased Presidential  Nomination and Expression of Interest forms, of the All Progressives Congress APC, in the name of former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan We wish to categorically state that Dr. Jonathan was not aware of this bid and did not authorize it. We want to state that if the former President wanted to contest an election, he would make his intentions clear to the public and will not enter through the back door. While we appreciate the overwhelming request by a cross-section of Nigerians, for Dr. Jonathan to make himself available for the 2023 Presidential election, we w

A signing ceremony was held at the federal executive council (FEC) chamber in the presidential villa in Abuja on Friday. Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, and Kayode Fayemi, chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) are among the dignitaries present at the ceremony. The legislation was transmitted to the president on January 31 after both chambers of the national assembly had reworked it. Buhari had initially rejected the bill after the national assembly made direct primary compulsory for political parties in the country. The president said the provision “violates the spirit of democracy”. It was on that basis the senate and house of representatives reworked the bill to provide for indirect and direct primary, as well as consensus candidates. Advertisement Parties are now at liberty to use any of the three aforementioned options to elect their candidates for any election that will be organised by the Independent Na

Press Release   His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Taraba State Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku has approved the appointment of Elder Manu Ishaku Adda Ali as the new Aku uka Wukari.  Elder Manu Ishaku Adda Ali who is of the Bama dynasty and son of the twenty third Aku uka late Manu Adda Ali,succeeds the immediate past Monarch late Dr Shekarau Angyu Massaibi kuvyon the second.  The appointment of the new Aku uka followed his unanimous selection by the king makers in accordance with the Jukun traditional and cultural procedures to fill the vacuum created by the death of the former Monarch in November, 2021.  Elder Manu Ishaku Adda Ali is now the twenty fifth Aku uka of the great kwararafa kingdom. 

Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku and Governor okowa  Cross section of graduands Governor Darius Ishaku has expressed delight on the systematic realization of the founding Fathers dream for establishing the Taraba State University. The Governor who was speaking during the combined convocation of the State University at the TSU Sports Complex said education remain pivot in his administration. He commended the Council, Senate, Staff and Students for keeping faith in their academic pursuit despite the trying times. Governor Darius Ishaku charged Students to be discipline and shun acts that would truncate their education.  The Governor appealed to politicians and their supporters to be calm and play the games  according to the rules since leadership is from God. He congratulated the graduands and wished them well in all life endeavours.  Commenting, Pro Chancellor of the TSU Idris Waziri applauded Governor Darius Ishaku for inaugurating the present Council

FIMANCIAL NEWS  January 28, 2022 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a downward review of charges for electronic banking transactions in its revised guidelines to charges by Banks, Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions. A circular by Chibuzor Efobi, for the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, stated that the review was in response to “further evolution in the financial industry in the last few years’’. The apex bank stated that the new guide included review of other bank charges to align with market developments. It stated that it also comprised inclusion of new sections on accountability /responsibility and a sanction regime  to directly address instances of excess unapproved, (arbitrary) charges. It added that the revised guidelines took effect from January 1. The CBN has the mandate to issue the guide to bank charges. The guide provides a basis for the application of charges on various products and services

The Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that individuals in need of funds don’t need to know anybody to collect loans from banks, and should desist from borrowing from loan sharks. This was disclosed by the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele at the first MPC meeting of 2022. The apex bank governor expressed his displeasure in the way loan sharks handle customers who default.According to CBN “you don’t need to know anybody, just go into the portal, fill the form, send your data. If your data is correct you would be able to access loans.” He added, “We have a large number of testimony of people accessing loan cavity without knowing anybody and they have benefited from it”.  The CBN governor cautioned the public saying, “if you go to a loan shark to borrow you would pay two or three times the amount in 90 days. When you refuse to pay they would seize your property; Bicycle or television just to collet N200,000.”     We can only continue to advise that you don’t need to go to loan sharks – CBN g

Mutum-biyu community on Sunday night were thrown into panic as explosive device believed to have been planted by bandits blew off Catholic Chapel of Saint John’s College, Mutum-Biyu in Gassol local government. Our Correspondent who is in Mutum-biyu reports that no life was lost, but the Church buildings have been destroyed by the explosion. Speaking with our correspondent on the urgly situation, the Chief of Mutum-biyu in Gassol Local Government, Kachalla Sani Suleiman Duna condemned in strong time the attack of the Catholic Chapel of Saint John’s College by bandits and called on religious leaders and community to seat up to their responsibility by reporting any suspicious movement to the appropriate authority for action. Also speaking the Parish priest  Saint John’s College reverend Father Joachim Luka said the explosion went off at about 7:20 pm, after the youths and some students holds programme in the Chapel which doubled as the school hall and had left the

Supreme court rules in favor of GTB over N2.4bn Innoson group debt. News; 06:33am January 17, 2022 The Supreme Court has reversed its earlier decision which dismissed an appeal filed by Guaranty Trust Bank against a N2.4bn judgment given in favour of Innoson Motors Nigeria Limited by the Court of Appeal in Ibadan, Oyo State.  A judgment delivered on Friday by a five-member panel led by Justice Olukayode Ariwoola unanimously held that the Supreme Court erred when, in a ruling on February 27, 2019, it erroneously dismissed the appeal marked: SC/694/2014 filed by GTB. In the lead judgment written by Justice Tijani Abubakar but read on Friday by Justice Abdu Aboki, the apex court held that it was misled by its registry, which failed to promptly bring to the notice of the panel that sat on the case on February 27, 2019 that GTB had already filed its appellant’s brief of argument. The judgment was on an application by GTB seeking the re-listing of the appeal on the grounds that it was wrongl

Former Taraba state PDP chairman, Abdulmumini Baki has died  More details later.....

Topic: Life and Times of Late Aku Uka Dr. Shekarau Angyu Kuvyo Masa - Ibi the Second Date: 14/01/2022 His Majesty Doctor Shekarau Angyu Masa - Ibi Kuvyon the Second was born on the eighteenth April, nineteen thirty seven to the Bagya Royal family of Angyu Masa - Ibi and Angyoko Buvni Awudi Kindaton during the reign of Aku Uka Abumanu Amadu the eighteenth Aku Uka. His Majesty's farther Angyu Masa - Ibi was the nineteenth Aku Uka and had reigned for five years from nineteen forty to nineteen forty five. And joined his ancestors when Prince Shekarau was just eight years old. The determined and humbled prince begun his early education at Wukari Native Authority Elementary School in nineteen fifty at the age of thirteen. The serious attention Prince Shekarau gave to studies at the elementary school yeilded good results as he was among the successful pupils to pass the entrance examination to the prestigious senior primary school at Lupoi now Ussa local government area of Taraba State ow

The coalition of hausa fulani social cultural groups in taraba state has disassociate itself from the recent endorsement of senator bwacha by an unknown group in the Taraba state. The coalition held a press conference in which it made it position known to journalist and attended by various Fulani and Hausa groups, the said the are not of the group that endorsed bwacha and urged the general public to disregard the purported endorsement.  The statement continues... THE COALITION OF HAUSA FULANI SOCIO-CULTURAL GROUPS IN TARABA STATE PRESS BRIEFING! RE: PURPORTED ENDORESEMENT OF SEN EMMANUEL BWACHA BY SOME UNIDENTIFIED, RENTED SO-CALLED HAUSA FULANI GROUPS After due consultation and deliberations by the various socio-cultural groups in the state and to have agreed to issue a communiqué to debunk such calamity Therefore; we have gathered  here today been 8th January,22, at Taraba Motel, Jalingo, to categorically clear the air and state our positions as a  genuine and true Hausa Fulani Socio