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Nigeria won’t know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Rita Edochie

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November 21, 2022

Nigeria won’t know peace until Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Rita Edochie

Famous Nollywood actress and television personality Rita Edochie has stated that Nigeria will never know peace until the federal government release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

While condemning the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu after the Appeal Court ruling, she warned that it’s going to be the worst experience should anything happen to him in detention.

The actress, who, in a post shared on her Instagram page on Monday, called on the people of the south-east to unite and demand Kanu’s release, however, noted that the south-east could never achieve its push for the presidency without Kanu’s support.

She said, “The continuous detention of Mazi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu will keep dividing Nigeria. So long as Kanu is still being detained, Nigeria will never know peace. Ndi Igbo I laugh, ndi Igbo wake up. Onye Igbo can never smell presidency without Mazi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu.

“It is a spiritual thing. Fight for your own first, and God will finish the battle. Ndi Igbo let nothing happen to our great brother Nnamdi Kanu because it’s going to be our worst experience. Chukwu okike abiama is waiting for Ndi Igbo to act. God is not sleeping.”

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal had, in October 2022, discharged Kanu of the 15-count terrorism charges brought against him by the federal government, and The appellate court, in a unanimous decision, faulted the process through which Kanu was brought before the Federal High Court to answer to 15-count terrorism charges.

The separatist leader has been in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody after his illegal arrest and extradition from Kenya to Nigeria in June 2021.

Kanu is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony instituted against him by the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, at the High Court in response to years of the campaign for the independent Republic of Biafra through IPOB.

Terrorists reject old Naira notes ransom as they abduct four in Zamfara

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November 19, 2022

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Terrorists reject old Naira notes ransom as they abduct four in Zamfara

Terrorists have abducted four people in Kolo village of Gusau local government area in Zamfara state and refused to collect old Naira notes as ransom.

The abducted persons included one man, one woman and two children who are orphans.

An indigene of the area Mohammed Ibrahim said the bandits have earlier demanded N10m as ransom but after the negotiation, they agreed to collect N5m.

He added that as the people of the village were trying to source the amount through communal effort, the terrorists sent a message today (Tuesday) that, they would not release the kidnapped victims until after the change of new Naira notes.

“As we were trying to gather the money demanded by the terrorists, they sent another message this morning that they would not collect old Naira notes”.

“They said that they would keep the abducted persons in their camps until next month, December when the new Naira notes were released”.

All efforts to talk to the spokesperson of the state police command SP Mohammed Shehu and the state’s information commissioner Ibrahim Dosara failed as they refused to pick up phone calls after several attempts.

Buni Vows to Lead Yobe As Most Transparent And Accountable State In Nigeria

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November 19, 2022

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Buni Vows to Lead Yobe As Most Transparent And Accountable State In Nigeria

Governor of Yobe state, Mala Buni, has promised to ensure that his administration keeps leading in terms of due process, transparency and accountability in all government transactions in Nigeria.

Mr Buni said this while reacting to the Overall Top Performer Award on State Fiscal Transparency Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) award won by the state.

SFTAS is a World Bank programme that focuses on strengthening the fiscal sustainability, transparency and accountability of Nigerian states.

The award was last week presented by the Minister of Finance.

Governor Buni said the award would bolster his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance.

“We are a state with low revenue and in dire need of infrastructure and services, we have to use our resources judiciously and transparently to achieve our set targets to improve the lives of our people,” the award-winning governor said.

Governor Buni said efforts put in to win the award are shared, hence he commended the civil servants for believing and sharing his vision and mission for the state.

‘I want to especially appreciate our civil servants who are the implementers of government policies and programmes, and for being on the same page with the government to achieve this great feat,” he said.

A statement issued by the Director General of Media and Press Affairs, Mamman Mohammed explained that “Yobe state was presented with the Top Performer overall best state among the 36 states of the federation at a dinner organized for the 36 state governors last week.”

The DG said, “The state’s performance in All Disbursement Linked Indicators scored the overall best state for the ‘TOP Performer Award.”

The statement also indicated that “Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, who spoke on behalf of the Federal Government applauded the state governments for their performance in the ongoing SFTAS programme and producing positive results.”

She said the federal government was delighted that “the $1.5 billion SFTAS programme supported by the World Bank has promoted the institutionalization of fiscal reforms in the states.”

She said the federal government celebrates the success of the SFTAS Programme and the presentation of the awards to best performing States in the successive Annual Performance Assessments was to spur the states to do more.

The statement noted that other Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) of the State Fiscal Transparency Accountability and Sustainability programme include: citizen-based budgets, timely preparation and publication of annual budgets, audited financial statements, as well as, adoption of the National Chart of Account.

Director-General of Yobe state Bureau for Public Procurement, Samaila Mai Adamu, has attributed the overall best rating of Yobe state to the leadership role of Governor Mai Mala the Buni on the issues of the fue Process.

“Governor Buni always insists that every project executed by the state government must be checked by the Bureau to undergo the due process for transparency and accountability,” the DG disclosed.

“I am glad that the Bureau has been performing its functions and responsibilities without hindrance or interference from the executive,” he said.

Mr Adamu said SFTAS was not the first to award Yobe as the best state in the Due Process, Accountability and Transparency award; the state has also received a similar medal from the Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPPN).

“This SFTAS award is a confirmation of the APPPN award that Yobe state has now assumed a new leading status on accountability and transparency,” Mr Adamu said.

Why I did not visit Rivers LP Guber candidate – Peter Obi

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November 19, 2022

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Why I did not visit Rivers LP Guber candidate – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has revealed why he did not visit Mrs Beatrice Itubo, the Party’s gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, saying he was unaware she was sick.

Recall that Obi had visited Rivers State at the invitation of Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday to commission the Nkpolu Oroworukwo flyover in Port Harcourt.

MAIDAWAAREWA reported that Obi pledged to support the PDP gubernatorial candidate, while Wike would support his presidential bid.

“I will talk to my people, and we will negotiate. If we leave the State (governor) for Wike, he will leave the centre (presidency) for us. We will negotiate it,” he said.

However, Reno Omokri, an ally of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had responded, saying that Obi only cares about himself and not the Labour Party.

Meanwhile, Obi has come out to say he was unaware of Mrs Itubo’s sickness.

He disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle on Saturday.

He wrote, “My sincere apologies to Mrs Beatrice Itubo, the Labour Party candidate in Rivers State, for an inadvertent oversight. When I visited Port Harcourt a few days back, I was not informed or aware of her sickness.

“No one mentioned that our candidate was sick; otherwise, I would have visited her before or after the event. I had committed to passing through the campaign office no matter how late, and that I did at about 6.30 pm. My dear sister, I sincerely wish you a very quick recovery and reassure you of our good working relationship. May God Almighty bless you always.”

Wike is a member of Kwankwasiyya – Kwankwaso

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November 17, 2022

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Wike is a member of Kwankwasiyya – Kwankwaso

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday described Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as a member of the Kwankwasiyya group.

Kwankwaso said Wike was always standing for the truth, hence he’s a member of Kwankwasiyya.

He spoke at the inauguration of the Mgbutanwo Internal Roads in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state.

According to Kwankwaso: “Your Excellency, thank you for standing firm, for saying the truth at any given time, not minding what they are thinking.

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Three policemen shot dead by unknown gunmen in Enugu

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November 17, 2022

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Three policemen shot dead by unknown gunmen in Enugu

Three policemen of the Enugu State command have been shot dead by unknown gunmen at Agbani, headquarters of Nkanu West Local Government of the state.

The incident, MAIDAWAAREWA learnt, occurred on Saturday morning at a roundabout near the Agbani Divisional Police station.

The police officers were on stop-and-search duty when the assailants sighted them and immediately opened fire, bringing down the three security operatives.

The attack occurred less than 24 hours after a former Commissioner in the state and Oji-River Local government’s chairman, Chief Gabriel Onuzulike and his elder brother were killed at their Nkpokolo-Achi hometown by gunmen.

READ MORE: Gunmen Kill Officer, Burn Down Police Station In Enugu

Meanwhile, the State police command has disclosed that, following a distress call on the incident, two assailants were intercepted and neutralized by a joint Police/Army team.

This was disclosed by Daniel Ndukwe, the state police spokesman.

He said the team recovered an AK-47 rifle with two magazines loaded with ammunition, a Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep belonging to the deceased victims, a Toyota Camry car and a RAV4 Jeep.

Part of his statement read: “Pending the receipt of a detailed report, kindly be informed that preliminary report reveals that two (2) of the assailants, said to have infiltrated into Oji-River from neighbouring Anambra State community, in the evening hours of 18/11/2022, that attacked and murdered one Gabriel Onuzulike (identified as former Chairman of Oji-River LGA and Commissioner in Enugu State Government) and his brother at Nkpokolo-Achi in Oji-River LGA, were neutralized by a Joint Police/Army Team, who swiftly responded to a distress call on the incident and intercepted the hoodlums at Inyi community of the same LGA, as they were escaping into Anambra State.”

Meanwhile, the chase for the assailants, many of whom escaped into a nearby forest is ongoing, he added.

We will sue if you fight contract termination – United warns Ronaldo

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November 17, 2022

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We will sue if you fight contract termination – United warns Ronaldo

Manchester United have informed Cristiano Ronaldo they prefer not to sue for breach of contract.

But ESPN reports it remains an option if the 37-year-old decides to fight his Old Trafford exit.

United released a statement to say they have “initiated appropriate steps” following Ronaldo’s bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.

While answering questions, he slammed the club, teammates and manager Erik ten Hag.

The Red Devils are now looking to terminate his contract, which was due to run until June, and do not want him back after the World Cup.

United want the matter resolved quickly and are keeping their options open, one of which is to sue the Portugal captain.

The club believe they have grounds to tear up Ronaldo’s contract as his interview amounts to gross misconduct.

United have to give 14 days in writing of their intention to terminate any player’s contract.

Joint planning necessary for execution of combat missions – CDS

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November 17, 2022

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Joint planning necessary for execution of combat missions – CDS

The Chief Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has emphasised the need for joint planning and execution of combat missions by all security services in the country.

Irabor said this on Friday at the closing of the week-long Joint Simulation Exercise (JSIMEX) for Operation Whirl Punch (OPWP) held at the Land Forces Simulation Centre Giri Abuja.

The CDS was represented by the Director of Operations, Defence Headquarters, Rear Adm. Dahiru Amos.

He said the conduct of the joint simulation exercise was the first step towards strengthening OPWP and other ongoing operations across the country.

He added that it was in line with his vision of fostering a professional Armed Forces capable of effectively meeting constitutional imperatives.

According to him, the exercise has provided the needed opportunities for observations, critique and after action review and wash up.

“This would further strengthen our efforts at identifying the gaps hindering the attainment of joint operational objectives.

“It is my believe that this exercise has enabled other opportunities for enhanced competencies at testing, conducting and evaluating, as well as analysing the effectiveness of our combat readiness and operations.

“Most importantly, the JSIMEX has shown the relevance of synergy in joint planning and execution of combat missions in the contemporary security environment,” he added.

Irabor promised to sustain and broaden the scope of the exercise to enable the three services to participate actively.

He urged those who participated to bring to bear, all the lessons learnt from the exercise in the execution of ongoing operations across the country.

The CDS commended the Land Forces Simulation Centre for the successful conduct of the exercise in a conducive environment.

According to him, the exercise has outlined the need for joint and effective planning and coordination within the armed force towards bringing counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency and anti banditry efforts to favourable conclusion.

“I urge the Director General, Land Forces Simulation Centre not to rest on his oars as he envisages application of knowledge and lessons learnt in subsequent JSIMEX,” he added.

I won’t insult Tinubu to show I’m not supporting him – Ayo Fayose

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November 17, 2022

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I won’t insult Tinubu to show I’m not supporting him – Ayo Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has vowed not to talk ill of the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Fayose, who thinks that President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor should come from the South, maintained that despite party differences, he holds Tinubu in high regard.

Speaking during a Channels TV program on Thursday, Fayose lamented how some Southerners fight over political power while their northern counterpart work with unity.

He said, “If people are expecting me to abuse Tinubu to show that I am not supporting him, I will not do that.

“Even with the low level of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, I have not seen one single northerner that have come out to insult of attack the president one day.

“I have not seen a northerner that have come out to insult Atiku but here, to achieve our goals, I must come out to insult Tinubu, I will not do that”.

Yobe’s 2023 budget scales second reading

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November 17, 2022

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Yobe’s 2023 budget scales second reading

Yobe State House of Assembly has given accelerated considerations to the 2023 finance and appropriation bills after it scaled through second reading.

Leading the debate on the bills, the Leader of the House, Hon. Bukar Mustapha said Section 120 of the constitution empowered the members to scrutinize the budget estimate for both recurrent and capital services for the fiscal year.

According to the leader, the bills when passed into law, would enable the executive arm of government to provide more dividends of democracy to the people of the State.

Presiding over the sitting, the Speaker of the House, Right Hon. Ahmed Lawan Mirwa committed the bills to the House committee on finance and appropriation to work on it and report back to the House for further legislative action.

Meanwhile, the House has confirmed the appointment of Adam Arjo Kayeri as permanent member of the State Pilgrim Commission for the first tenure of four years.

The House confirmed the appointment of the nominee after receiving the report of its standing committee on Justice and Religious Affairs.

The House has also approved the appointments of four new special advisers to the State Executive Governor to enable him discharge his duties as provided in section 196 of the constitution.

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