Month: July 2022

Distracting Politics and a Looming Food Crisis in Nigeria by Frank Tietie

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As the fevers of political permutations are rising among Nigerians over the coming 2023 elections, many forget that issues of national security are far beyond the present scourge of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. The United Nations and the Economist have predicted a food crisis in the developing world in 2022 and beyond, particularly in Africa, which would have severe consequences in terms of political and economic stability. The ongoing mass protests in Sri Lanka which have sacked its government over lack of food should serve as a warning to Nigeria…

EID-EL-KABIR: Gov Sani Bello charges Nigerians to pray for Peace, Unity

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has called on Nigerians to pray for the peace and unity of the country. Governor Sani Bello disclosed this in an interview shortly after observing the two Rakat prayers to commemorate Eid-el Kabir at the Minna Eid Praying ground. He urged Muslims to use this special day to pray for the country as it is faced with security challenges. “It is a fact that we have been facing security challenges and while the security agencies are doing their best to curtail the situation, I…

My father pays me N30,000 for each Operation – 22-Year-Old Female Kidnapper

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A 22-year-old suspected female kidnapper has revealed how she had been kidnapping toddlers in communities in Ondo State in the past two years.   The suspect, Adeola Omoniyi, disclosed that she had been delivering the kidnapped children to her father, Ilesanmi Omoniyi, who in turn pays her the sum of N30,000 for each operation.   According to the suspected kidnapper, who was paraded at the police headquarters alongside her father, she was apprehended at Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State while on her third mission.   Confessing…

For Mike Awoyinfa, the ‘Iniquity Man’ at 70, by Femi Adesina

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Hahahahahaaaaaaa. I burst into an uproarious laughter as I write the headline above. What a way to celebrate your boss, mentor, an icon, and your journalistic dad at 70. Yes, Mike Awoyinfa, Editor of the celebrated Weekend Concord, and pioneer Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun, which hit the newspaper market like a tornado in 2003 under the payoff: “Nigeria’s King of the Tabloids,” turns 70 on July 23, 2022.   The ever youthful Awoyinfa, with the luxuriant moustache back in those days, is now a senior citizen. To God be…

Kuje Attack: Security operatives recapture Boko Haram suspect in Nasarawa

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Hassan Hassan, one of the terrorists who escaped from Kuje Correctional Centre during the Boko Haram attack at the facility, has been recaptured in Nasarawa State.   Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer of Nasarawa Command, announced his arrest in a statement, on Saturday.   “Sequel to the attack on Kuje Maximum Custodial Centre and subsequent escape of inmates, on July 9th, 2022 at about 0130hrs, one Hassan Hassan ‘M’ whose name and picture was amongst the escaped inmates with Boko Haram/Terrorism Case was recaptured by the Eagle-eyed Police operatives…

EID EL KABIR: NHRC Boss felicitates Muslim faithfuls, preaches kindness,peaceful coexistence

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN, has congratulated all Muslim Faithfuls and wished them a cheerful and memorable Eid El Kabir celebration.   Chief Ojukwu SAN who made this felicitation on the 2022 Eid El Kabir day said “It is a celebration that symbolises sacrifice and the respect for the sanctity of life, which is in line with human rights norms”.   He harped on the need to promote kindness, love, and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians as exemplified by the Holy Prophet…

EID ‘IL – KABIR ; Defence Minister rejoices with muslims ….. calls for National, Unity sacrifice to end Insecurity

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The Minister of Defence Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of the celebration of the Eid-il Kabir.   General Magashi urged Muslims to prioritise national security and unity in their prayers for this year’s festival of sacrifice, otherwise known in the Islamic parlance as Eid’il Adha.   General Magashi stated this in a message to felicitate with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the celebration of Eid’il Kabir festival.   While thanking Almighty Allah for sparing the lives of the muslins to…

EID-EL-KABIR: Gov Sani Bello charges Muslims to renew commitment on peace,progress of Nigeria

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Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello

Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the state as they joined their brothers and sisters all over the world to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir.   In a Sallah goodwill message, the Governor urged Muslims to renew their commitment to the pursuit of peace and progress of the country noted that the society will be a better place to live in for everyone if there was relative social equilibrium.   He enjoined the Ummah to imbibe the virtuous of obedience, tolerance, faith, perseverance and sacrifice as…

Kuje Jailbreak : NCoS declares 69 Terrorist Inmates wanted, unveils pictures, names

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Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared 69 terrorist inmates wanted three days after ISWAP terrorist group attacked the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Hundreds of inmates were freed from the facility after the attack by the terrorist group. In a public notice released on Friday morning by the NCos authorities, it declared 69 inmates with terrorism cases wanted, asking the public to provide useful information which may lead to their recapture. The notice also contained the photographs, names and other relevant details about…

Broadband penetration on steady rise in the last Seven months – Danbatta

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Nigeria’s broadband penetration recorded a quantum lip in the last seven months from November 2021 with a record of Seven Million new subscriptions, indicating a steady rise in nation’s quest to achieve 70% national coverage by the year 2025.   Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who presented the figures in Lagos yesterday, at the launch of a book on the impact of broadband on the economy, said the steady growth in broadband penetration was positively impacting other sectors of the economy such as…