Year: 2019

Police Appoints New Zonal AIGs for Yola ,Bauchi ….As Delta, Imo, Kaduna commands, four others get new CPs

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of AIG Sanusi Nma Lemu to Zone 12, Bauchi comprises of Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States and AIG Gwandu H. Abubakar, to Zone 3, Yola ,comprises of Adamawa, Gombe and Taraba States. This is in line with IGP’s astute determination and drive to reposition the Force for optimal service delivery, Similarly, the following Commissioners of Police have been deployed to States as follows: CP Hafiz Muhammed Inuwa – Delta State CP Muri Umar Musa …

Saudi Arabia bans under-18 marriage

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The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice has prohibited marriage of persons under 18 years, just as it set 18 years as the minimum age for marriage. According to a report by the Saudi Gazette, the Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Walid Al-Samaani on Monday issued a circular to all courts, stressing the banning of marriage for persons under 18 years. All such requests are to be referred to the specialized court to complete the formalities in line with the Child Protection Law and…

BREAKING: SSS releases Sowore from illegal detention

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The State Security Service has released Omoyele Sowore, several weeks after he secured a court bail. Mr Sowore walked out of the SSS custody at its headquarters at 6:04 p.m. Tuesday. PREMIUM TIMES witnessed the release. The State Security Service (SSS) had earlier today invited the lawyers to the Publisher of SaharaReporters to come and process his release. The SSS had continued to detain Mr Sowore against court orders for his release. The move to free him today followed a directive from the attorney-general that he and former National Security…

CHRISTMAS: Gov Lalong felicitates with Christians

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Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong has called on Christians to demonstrate the love of God by upholding the virtues of peace, sacrifice and goodwill which represent the essence of the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Lalong in a message to felicitated with Christians on this year’s Christmas said the birth of Jesus Christ conveyed God’s divine plan for salvation which must not be lost in the euphoria of celebrations. He urged the people of Plateau State to use the opportunity to promote…

Meet Dayo Okeniyi, Hollywood Star From Ogbomoso

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If you’ve seen popular movie, ‘Hunger Games’ then this face might not seem so alien to you. Raised in Lagos Nigeria, Dayo Okeniyi who’s began acting in the theatre at his elementary school. In 2003 Okeniyi, the youngest of five siblings, moved from Nigeria with his family to the United States.   Oladayo A. “Dayo” Okeniyi (born June 14, 1988) is a Nigerian American actor, popularly known for playing the role of Thresh in The Hunger Games and Danny Dyson in Terminator Genisys. Dayo was born in Jos and grew…

CHRISTMAS: Wase urges Christians to pray for Nigeria, show love to all

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Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives,Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase has enjoined Christians in Nigeria to emulate the lifestyle of Jesus Christ who lived and preached love, peace and harmony among human beings. In a message of felicitation signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, the deputy speaker congratulated all Christians in Nigeria on the occasion of Christmas, saying it provided another opportunity for adherents of the Christian faith to exude love and peace in all their endeavours. He also enjoined Christians not to be tired of praying…

JUST IN: FG Orders Release Of Dasuki, Sowore

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Federal Government has ordered the release of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki and convener of online #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation(AGF),Abubakar Malami made this public in a statement on Tuesday. Malami said the decision to release them was in compliance with the bail granted the two by the court. The statement reads: “The office of the honourable Attorney General of the Federation has reviewed the pending criminal charges against the duo of Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.) and Omoyele Sowore. “Whilst…

WITNESS TO TERROR: The Freedom Rally – Matters Arising: By Jaye Gaskia

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Yesterday I wrote about our experience as we organised the Freedom Rally, and presented an analysis of the contradictory processes as they unfolded. Today, let us talk about the implications of what happened yesterday. But the first place to start is to clarify the emerging narrative being unwittingly woven by the media – the live witnesses to the events, being unwittingly embraced by the populace, and now being dramatically utilised by the emergent neo-fascist elements claiming to be defending a sitting president (PMB) against individual citizens. The FREEDOM RALLY held…

YULETIDE: Sen Dino Melaye Felicitates With Nigerians, Calls For Tolerance Of All Shades Of Opinion

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Senator Dino Melaye has congratulated Nigerians and in particular the Christian faithful on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Melaye in a statement he personally signed said “a special festival to commemorate the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is a special gift to mankind from God. The import of this day – every December 25 – cannot be lost on us. It’s for appreciating God’s mercy over us despite our sinful ways, His love, forgiveness, salvation, peace and charity, among other inexplicable benefits of Jesus’ birth.…

Lawan: Setting new heights with the ‘Midas touch’ By Ezrel Tabiowo

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Since assuming office as President of the Senate on June 11, 2019, Senator Ahmad Lawan has practically demonstrated at intervals that he possesses the grit to take the Ninth National Assembly to record breaking heights under his leadership. Without a doubt, his long years of stewardship as a lawmaker from his days in the House of Representatives down to the Senate justifies the intelligence and experience he exudes particularly on issues of legislation, and how same translates to good governance. Lawan’s stint as Chairman of the National Assembly in the…