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Several Residents Missing As Gunmen Invade Rivers State Community, Shoot Pastor Dead
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Abraham Yorka, a pastor, has been shot dead in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State.It was learnt that some gunmen invaded Yorka’s community, Oloko, and killed him.
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A member of the community, who identified himself as Monday Piit, told reporters that the men of Oloko went to eat after working on a community farmland when they heard the shouts of women and children.Piit disclosed that the gunmen burnt down houses, shot at people and also burnt their victim’s motorcycle. He stated that it was later that the Oloko community discovered it was a local Vigilante group from a neigbouring community in Oyigbo Local Government Area that were behind the incident.He said some of the persons, who escaped from the assailants, disclosed their identities.Piit also alleged that some of the natives of Oloko community were still missing.Spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, DSP Grace Koko, was not available for comments as of press time.
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2023: Reject APC, PDP, Embrace Fresh Ideas, Sowore Tells Nigerians
Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has asked Nigerians to reject both the ruling All Progressives Congress and opposition Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election. Sowore said that the country now needed someone with fresh ideas and competence to take over the seat of power from President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking with journalists at Akure Airport shortly after arriving in Ondo State cheers from multitudes of supporters, the rights activist reiterated that those currently ruling the county had failed to perform well despite their initial promises. He added that Nigerians had suffered under the leadership of PDP and APC that have held the country back in the last 16 years. According to him, Nigerians most especially the youth needed to challenge those seeking political power in the country ahead of next year’s general election. He said, “This is the right time to challenge those in power and bring those with fresh blood, ideas, and initiatives that can change the narratives for Nigeria. “Both APC and PDP are yet to have a candidate and they would never have a candidate that would be acceptable to Nigerians. The end of both parties has come. “The time to do for the people has arrived. The time for the nation to work for the Nigerian people has also arrived. “Other political parties are even going into extinction and we would help to consign them into the dustbin of history as soon as possible.”For the people of Ondo State, and those who have not heard, I, Omoyele Sowore is going to be the next President of Nigeria.” Speaking on his return back to his country home, the AAC presidential candidate said he was happy to be received by the crowd of supporters and people of Kiribo community in Ese Odo area of Ondo. Sowore also described his incarceration in prison by the Nigerian Government after his unjust arrest by the Department of State Services as a complete waste of time. He added that he was stronger and bolder now that he has been released to move around the country, stressing that he would continue to speak against injustice in the land. He said, “It is a waste of time because nobody can fight history. No law court can find a justifiable reason to jail anybody that is fighting justice and this country needs justice. “I have only one step to take to fight for what is just and right. Three years later, I have been proven right. Those who took me to Abuja, detained me thereby putting me in the DSS facility and Abuja city, they have now been disgraced and would soon be out of power and we are coming into the office very soon. “The Sowore that they thought could be cowed in 2019 has now become stronger, bigger and more powerful. The young people that we have been fighting for have also become bolder.”
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Popular Football Agent, Mino Riola, Who Worked For Pogba, Lukaku, Others Is Dead
Italian super agent, Mino Raiola, has died of an illness in Milan aged 54.Raiola was the agent of football superstars including Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu Lukaku and Marco Veratti.
According to Daily Mail, the 54-year-old had been hospitalised in Milan where he underwent surgery for an undisclosed illness.It was also speculated that the illness was non-life-threatening as he was expected to make a full recovery.A statement from his family reads, “In infinite sorrow, we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent that ever was.“Mino fought until the end with the same strength he put on negotiation tables to defend our players. As usual, Mino made us proud and never realised it.“Mino touched so many lives through his work and wrote a new chapter in the history of modern football. His presence will forever be missed.“Mino’s mission of making football a better place for players will continue with the same passion.”He started his career as a sports agent after leaving football in the late ’80s and became involved in the transfers of several high-profile Dutch players to Italian clubs including Ajax player Bryan Roy (in 1992 to Foggia), and Dennis Bergkamp (in 1993 to Internazionale).In August 2016, the multi-linguist made a world record transfer of Paul Pogba to Manchester United of €105million-plus bonuses of €5million, surpassing the former record holder, Gareth Bale.Raiola made a reported €25million from Pogba’s transfer; subsequently, he bought the former Miami home of one of America’s most famous mob bosses, Al Capone, for €9million.On January 22, 2020, Raiola was among a number of high profile football agents including Jorge Mendes and Jonathan Barnett, who threatened FIFA with legal sanctions following the planned cap on transfer payments.
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BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Nigerian Army Checkpoint In Anambra, Personnel Feared Dead
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Some gunmen on Saturday attacked soldiers at a checkpoint in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.According to Daily Post, sources said the gunmen wielded automatic rifles, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons.
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They reportedly arrived at the checkpoint, which was manned by soldiers and started shooting at them, causing the soldiers to reciprocate in a bid to save themselves.The source said the gunmen came in exotic automobiles numbering about four, suspected to have been snatched from unsuspecting members of the public for their nefarious operations.“They confronted the soldiers for over 10 minutes, causing residents of the area to scamper for safety, and after a long shooting match, the men overpowered the soldiers, and they had to withdraw.“The men did not cover their faces, and they were shouting on top of their voices, asking that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, be released.“We saw them, some people even tried to make videos, but everyone was afraid not to be spotted and shot,” the source said.Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the incident, while also condemning it as an attack on the nation.Spokesperson for the command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said, “Generally speaking, any attack on any security agent is a threat to the soul of a nation. Yes, there was a shooting incident at a checkpoint in Agulu but the information is still sketchy.”
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Free Abducted Kaduna-Abuja Train Passengers, Sheikh Gumi Appeal To Terrorists
Controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has appealed to terrorists, who abducted Kaduna-Abuja train passengers on March 28, 2022 to free them “in the name of God”.
This comes after Gumi had formed an advocacy group aimed at championing the rights of Fulani herders.
Gumi announced the creation of the group known as Nomadic Rights Concern during his Ramadan sermon at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna.
He said it will bring attention to the abuses and violations of rights of Fulani herders.
“We appeal to you (the bandits) to fear God and take the path of peace. You should emulate one of you who have just unconditionally released all captives under him; he repented and sought God’s forgiveness,” Gumi added.
Speaking on the advocacy group, Gumi said, “We found it worthwhile to establish Nomadic Rights Concern to be headed by Prof Umar Labbo. NORIC is supposed to be a channel whereby Nomads will have their complaints and agitation addressed to the right authorities.
“So many have complaints about the loss of family members. Others are in the prisons of security apparatus for many years without offence and trial in a competent court of justice.
“The organisation was established to address these fallouts, hopefully, nomads will follow the civil ways in addressing their grievances away from violence, it’s said that violence is the language of the unheard.”
Before he created the organisation, Gumi had visited some of the armed bandits and cattle herders in the forests in Zamfara and Niger states.
He also took medical services to them and has been urging the Nigerian Government to grant them amnesty as they did to Niger Delta militants.
The Ramadan lecture attracted thousands of in-person listeners and viewers on Facebook via Facebook Live.
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UN, Other Organisations Should Visit Nnamdi Kanu In Custody To Confirm Torture By Secret Police, DSS –HURIWA
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has asked the United Nations to visit Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, in the custody of the Department of State Services.The rights group said it was worried by some reports and allegations of torture being made by the detained IPOB leader.
Following the persistent complaints by Kanu of being maltreated in the custody of DSS, which have constantly been denied by the agency, HURIWA said it was now important that the UN, through its country representative, pays a monitoring visitation to the detention facility to ascertain the veracity or otherwise of these complaints by the leader of IPOB.HURIWA said that there are allegations that the secret police was flouting Justice Binta Nyako’s order that it allows Kanu to change his clothes.Also, the DSS has continued to starve the IPOB leader, according to his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor.HURIWA said it was disconcerting that the DSS, which is a creation of the law, can deliberately flout the binding orders of a court of competent jurisdiction as alleged by the lawyers.For this reason, the group said it was “urging the United Nations, the European Union, the British High Commission to visit and inspect the situation of the detainee, Kanu”, Daily Post reports.HURIWA said although it was aware that the DSS had on many occasions denied those sets of allegations made by the legal representatives of Kanu, the frequency of the complaints should merit a high-profile visit by the international organisations in Nigeria such as the UN, EU and world’s democracies such as the diplomatic officials from embassies of powerful nations with representation in Nigeria.
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BREAKING: Nigerian Government Procures Three New Fighter Jets To Tackle Insecurity
Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Bashir Magashi (rtd), has confirmed that in addition to the recent procurement of J-F17 Thunder multi-role aircraft and Super Tucano attack aircraft, the Nigerian Government is expecting the delivery of three new types of fighter aircraft to tackle insecurity.He listed them as the DA-42 surveillance aircraft, A109 Trekker helicopters and Beechcraft KA-360i aircraft.
The minister spoke in Kaduna State on Saturday as 49 new officers were commissioned and 1,549 recruits enlisted into the Nigerian Air Force.Represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, the minister charged the military to protect the lives and property of Nigerians in the face of the various security challenges bedevilling the country.He said, “The military profession, which you have chosen, requires absolute discipline, loyalty and hard work, among other virtues. It is much more than just a job, especially at this crucial time in our nation’s history, when we are battling the challenges of insecurity on several fronts. “As such, you are expected to secure the lives and properties of the Nigerian people and ensure that they can live in peace and pursue their legitimate aspirations without fear. Such a noble service demands extraordinary courage, commitment, and patriotism, and Nigeria will continue to count on you and demand such qualities from you. “Accordingly, the Federal Government’s recent procurement of new platforms such as the J-F17 Thunder multi-role aircraft and Super Tucano attack aircraft to enhance the capacity of the Nigerian Air Force to tackle current security challenges in the country is a testament to Mr President’s quest for equipping the Nigerian Air Force. “The Nigerian Air Force is also expecting the delivery of the DA-42 surveillance aircraft, A109 Trekker helicopters and Beechcraft KA-360i aircraft in the next few years, among so many other requirements. We, therefore, once again thank Mr President for strengthening our Armed Forces and pledge our unalloyed loyalty and total commitment towards restoring peace and order in all parts of the country.”
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Even Novices Know 2023 Presidency Is For South, Arewa Youth Group Tackles APC Chairman, Adamu, For Denying Zoning
The Arewa Consultative Youth Forum has called on the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, to quickly withdraw his statement that the party has not taken a position on zoning elective positions for 2023 elections.The ACYF in a statement on Saturday said the statement credited to Adamu was capable of heating the polity and spelling doom for the party if not quickly withdrawn.
The group said it was worrisome that the party chairman could come up with such inflammatory statement when all critical stakeholders were already on the same page on the need for the presidency to return to the South in 2023.The statement reads, “The unfortunate statement credited to Senator Adamu is regrettable just as it is demeaning of his status as the chairman of a ruling party.“Even a political novice is aware that the consensus from critical political stakeholders is that the Presidency must return to the South in 2023.“His statement that no agreement had been reached on zoning is not in the best interest of the party. The statement is capable of leading to electoral defeat for our great party if not quickly withdrawn.“It is a statement that can confuse, overheat the polity and eventually lead to electoral defeat.“Leaders must learn to weigh their words and also feel the pulse of the people when making statements on issues as important as this.”
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VAT Collection: Appeal Court Fixes Date To Resume Hearing On Suit Between Federal Inland Revenue Service, Rivers State
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt will resume hearing on the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service against the Rivers State Government over the collection of value-added tax and personal income tax.Emmanuel Ukala, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and lawyer representing Rivers State, confirmed to TheCable on Saturday that the case will come up on May 9, 2022.
According to a senior court official, respective parties to the suit have been asked to submit written applications ahead of the sitting.The issue of VAT collection had generated a legal battle between FIRS and some state governments.Rivers and Lagos state governments had enacted laws and called for decentralisation of collection, while some states pushed for centralised collection.In August 2021, a Federal High Court issued an order restraining FIRS from collecting VAT and Personal Income Tax — directing the Rivers State Government to take charge of the collection.The landmark judgment also implies that other state governments could follow and collect VAT in their jurisdictions.Following the judgment, the FIRS had filed an appeal on the issue.Not too long after, on September 10, 2021, the Lagos State Government applied to the Court of Appeal in Abuja to be joined as a co-respondent in the appeal filed by FIRS — a request later granted on September 30, 2021. The Oyo State Government had also applied to be joined as a respondent.However, the Court of Appeal ordered both Rivers and Lagos states to maintain status quo pending the determination of an appeal filed by the FIRS.But the Rivers State Government asked the Supreme Court to set aside the order of the Court of Appeal.The matter is still in court.
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2023: You Are Fit For President, Forget About Morals, Oba Of Lagos Tells Amaechi
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has told a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, to “forget about morals” as he aims to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.Amaechi, who is Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, visited the Oba of Lagos on Thursday.
Akiolu said, “I tell everybody, the future belongs to God. If it is efficiency and knowledge, you are qualified. But the future belongs to God. I pray to God Almighty to give you good health and a long life.“Like Niccolò Machiavelli, he said ‘the end justifies the means’. If you are looking for power, forget everything about morals. The best will happen. God will give us the best man who will address our entire problem. You are very agile and honest to the core.”During the visit, Amaechi said his presidential ambition was borne out of the need to serve and provide selfless leadership to Nigerians, Politics Nigeria reports.
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