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There’re Two Rules In Nigeria, One For Every Other Nigerian, Another For Ndigbo – Rep Aguocha
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A member of the House of Representatives, Obi Aguocha, has decried the treatment of Ndigbo in Nigeria when compared to other tribes.
The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency, Aguocha, said the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, ought to have been granted the same privilege given to Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.
He disclosed that Kanu’s detention remains an injustice that has been condemned by stakeholders.
Out of 38 directors vying for positions as permanent secretaries within the Federal Civil Service, half failed to pass the qualifying examination.
In October, the Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), began the selection process to fill permanent secretary roles across eight states with vacant positions.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has distanced itself from the new terror group operating in the north known as Lakurawa.
Miyetti Allah added that its members are also victims of the illegal activities of Lakurawa.
The Kebbi State Chapter of the Miyetti Allah group made the clarification in a statement by its secretary in Kebbi State, Abubakar Lamido, who distanced the group from the recent killing of six indigenous Fulani and the destruction of 185 settlements and 42-grain silos in a reprisal attack.
MACBAN said the attack was carried out by the volunteers’ security known as Yansa Kai following the killing of 15 persons in Mera last Friday.
Lamido disclosed further that Lakurawa terrorists have been terrorising pastoralists through forceful taxation called (Zakat), and sometimes confiscated their animals and collected money ranging from N300,000 to N20m,120 cows, 51 goats and sheep from Fulani cattle rearers in the Augie area of the state.
“Lakurawa are hardened criminals, and should be treated as such. We are not associated with them. We are worst affected by their illegalities,” the statement said.
MACBAN added that members of the terror group are international criminals, and have been moving freely with sophisticated weapons around Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, and around Nigeria and Niger Republic borders.
It, therefore, called for urgent government intervention in arresting the criminals and support for victims of the reprisal attack, saying they had lost the foodstuff they harvested, shelter and cattle.
A man named Olamide Akinolu was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified individuals at the Osas Hotel in the Wadoye community of Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State.
PUNCH Online learnt from locals on Wednesday that the incident occurred on Tuesday around 12:40 p.m.
The 30-year-old victim had reportedly gone to the hotel to meet a man to whom he had paid N50,000 to rent musical instruments when he was allegedly attacked by some suspects.
While the Ogun State Police Command did not disclose the motive behind the assault, local sources told our correspondent that Akinolu began vomiting blood after the alleged attack.
Following the victim’s condition after the assault, our correspondent learnt that witnesses rushed Akinolu to a nearby hospital, where a doctor on duty pronounced him dead.
The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Wednesday morning and stated that efforts were underway to apprehend those responsible.
She said, “The victim’s father reported the incident to the Ajuwon Division. His son had gone to the hotel to meet a man to whom he had paid N50,000 to rent some musical instruments.
“As a result, he sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital, where the doctor pronounced him dead. This prompted a group of people to organise an attack on the hotel.
“The hotel manager was injured, and several instruments were damaged during the violence. Our officers were dispatched to the scene to restore order. Meanwhile, the body has been taken to a mortuary in Olambe for examination and autopsy.”
‘The Battle Was Heavy’ – Bobrisky Appreciates His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Man After Ordeal With EFCC
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Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has taken to social media to thank his ‘Humble Billionaire’ male friend who helped him during the recent tough times with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In the post via his Instagram page, Bobrisky described the ordeal with EFCC as a heavy battle, but his friend told him to worry less about the situation.
The controversial crossdresser also addressed those wondering how he would survive abroad.
Oshiomhole’s Son, Obasanjo’s Daughter, 7 Other Children Of Nigerian Politicians Taking On Public Service Roles
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Across Nigeria, the children of well-known political figures are increasingly following in their parents’ footsteps, assuming important roles in both state and national government.
Notably, after his inauguration on November 12, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, the son of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, as the new Commissioner for Health-designate.
Here are some other children of influential Nigerian politicians who are making their mark in public service.
Adams Oshiomhole and Cyril Adams Oshiomhole
Olusegun Obasanjo and Iyabo Obasanjo
Nasir El-Rufai and Mohammed Bello El-Rufai
Musiliu Obanikoro and Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro
Ifeanyi Okowa and Marilyn Okowa-Daramola
James Ibori and Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu
David Mark and Blessing Onuh
Adebayo Alao-Akala and Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala
Olusegun Osoba and Olumide Osoba
The Nigerian Army has revealed the burial arrangements for the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
Last Wednesday, the Nigerian Government announced the death of Lagbaja.
In a special circular issued by the Nigerian Army via its verified social media accounts on Tuesday night, Lagbaja’s burial is slated for Friday, November 15, 2024 at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. The final interment is slated to hold between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Funeral service will be held between 10 am and 12.45 pm at the National Christian Centre Abuja on November 14, 2024.
The Service of Songs will be held between 5 pm and 7 pm on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Army Headquarters, Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja.
Lagbaja, 56, died on November 5, 2024 after a protracted illness. The presidency on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 confirmed his death.
"Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.
"He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu," a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said.
SaharaReporters had exclusively reported how the Army General was flown abroad by his family members to attend to his medical needs.
Sources described his ailment as “strange” to SaharaReporters.
President Tinubu has made Lieutenant General O.O. Oluyede the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), following Lagbaja’s demise.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, seized 709.979kg of illicit substances in October in Kano state.
This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the spokesman for the agency’s Kano Command, ASN Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Wednesday.
The State Commander of the agency, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, said in the statement that the command also arrested 129 suspects.
“All the 129 suspects are males.
“The total illicit substances recovered under the period is 709.979kg, which is made up of 309.991kg of cannabis sativa.
”Others are 394.835kg of various psychotropic substances,comprising 741,600 tablets of Tramadol, 2.789kg of pregabalin and 0.027kg of methamphetamine, among others,” he said,
According to him, under the period, the command secured 22 convictions.
“These convictions serve as a deterrent to those involved in drug-related activities and underscores the agency’s dedication to enforcing the law.
“The suspects arrested have been profiled, and those who deserve prosecution have been charged to court, while others have been referred to the counseling unit for support and rehabilitation,” Idris-Ahmad said.
He commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig.-Gen, Mohammed Marwa (Rtd), for his unwavering support and encouragement, which have significantly contributed to these achievements.
The commander also commended the Kano State Government and all other stakeholders for their collaboration and assistance in the ongoing fight against drug abuse.
“The command will continue to work tirelessly in collaboration with all other stakeholders to combat drug trade and promote awareness of the dangers associated with drug abuse” he said
Idris-Ahmad called on the general public to join the fight against drug abuse and trafficking by reporting any information to the agency through its dedicated hotlines “0800 1020 3040”.
The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov is offering free In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatments to women willing to use his sp3rm.
His offer is an effort to help women struggling with infertility.
Apart from offering sp3rm, Durov would also be paying for all IVF procedures through his partnership with the Altravita fertility clinic.
“We are happy to offer you a unique opportunity! Only in our clinic can you undergo IVF for free, using Pavel Durov's sp3rm-one of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs of our time,” a message on Altravita's website reads.
The clinic has pledged to offer top-tier care, working with some of the leading specialists in reproductive health and using state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best possible outcomes.
The process for women wishing to participate is simple but selective. Interested individuals can reach out to Altravita to schedule an initial consultation.
Earlier, in a post on Telegram, the CEO disclosed he fathered “over 100 biological kids” over 15 years.
“I was just told that I have over 100 biological kids. How is this possible for a guy who has never been married and prefers to live alone?” he wrote.
He recounted the story of how a friend first approached him for a sp3rm donation 15 years ago.
“He said that he and his wife couldn't have kids due to a fertility issue and asked me to donate sp3rm at a clinic for them to have a baby,” said Pavel, adding that though he initially laughed it off, he realised later that his friend was serious.
Eventually, he agreed, setting in motion a series of donations that would go on to impact many families.
He wrote, “Fast forward to 2024, my past donating activity has helped over a hundred couples in 12 countries to have kids. Moreover, many years after I stopped being a donor, at least one IVF clinic still has my frozen sp3rm available for anonymous use by families who want to have kids.”
“The shortage of healthy sp3rm has become an increasingly serious issue worldwide, and I'm proud that I did my part to help alleviate it,” Durov added.
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has called out oil cabals.
The clergyman accused oil cabals of working alongside international oil companies (IOCs) to undermine the operations of private refineries like Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
During his address at the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost service, Adeboye called on Nigerians to pray for divine intervention against the actions of unscrupulous oil marketers who are intent on causing hardship for the populace.
The cleric said that oil marketers are working hard to obstruct the refinery’s operations, following previous sabotage incidents affecting Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries.
Pastor Adeboye reminded the congregation that it was God who inspired Aliko Dangote to create a refinery after many unsuccessful attempts to revive the country’s four public refineries, which had wasted billions of Naira with minimal success.
He raised concerns about the continued reliance on fuel imports, despite Nigeria being a significant crude oil producer.
“Are we under a curse?” he asked. “We have four refineries, we poured all kinds of money into them, none of them is working.
“But God raised someone to build a refinery that works. He is not my relative; he is not from my village. He is not even a Christian, but he is a Nigerian who says, ‘Why should my people suffer when I have the means to build a refinery that can work?’ Now he is refining petrol, and some people want to stop him from selling it, so they can keep importing.”
Recall that the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN has reached an agreement with Dangote Refinery to sell petrol to its members directly.
Meanwhile, Nigerians are still buying petrol at N1060 and N1200 at NNPC stations and other retail outlets.
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Popular Nigerian singer, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has opened up on how he was s3xually abused by his nanny.
He also revealed that at the age of 12, he contracted gonorrhoea.
Speaking during a recent discussion media chat with Duke Rants, Charly Boy opened up on various subjects, including erectile dysfunction, emphasizing that s3xual intimacy encompasses more than mere p3netration.
The renowned entertainer shared that he has experienced a multitude of s3xual adventures, recounting the incident of being r@ped by his nanny and describing it as a pleasurable experience.
“I was r@ped by my nanny,” Charly Boy noted.
When asked how it felt like to be abused at such age, Charly Boy said he enjoyed being r@ped by his Nanny despite not knowing what it was at the time.
“No, I didn’t. I actually enjoyed it. I didn’t know what was going on but it felt good,” he said.
Speaking further, Charly Boy said that he had already contracted gonorrhoea at age 12 as he frequented the brothels around.
“At 12, I’d already contracted gonorrhoea. I was going to all the brothels around, you know,” he shared.
Aloy Ejimakor, the special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has asked the North to apologize to Kanu.
According to him, the reason is because the North has now agreed with the agitator that Nigeria has expired.
Ejimakor stated this on Tuesday.
Ejimakor was reacting to a remark credited to the spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Ango Abdullahi, that the unity of Nigeria should be renegotiated because the country expired 10 years ago.
In a statement he signed, Ejimakor said the North should apologise to Kanu following Abdullahi’s remark.
According to Ejimakor: “Earlier today (12th November 2024), I noticed that several news outlets quoted the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Prof. Ango Abdullahi as having proclaimed that Nigeria “expired” 10 years ago or in 2014. They even added that Nigeria as a nation should, for this reason, be “renegotiated”.
“To me, this landmark proclamation is a significant departure from what was the stance of the North and even the Buhari-led Federal Government when, some years ago, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu made the same proclamation in an epic broadcast on Radio Biafra.
“To be sure, Mazi Kanu’s position then, just as the North has now conceded, was that the legal instrument upon which Nigeria was founded in 1914 has a fixed duration of one hundred years, which expired in 2014.
“It will be recalled that this very broadcast was one of the major reasons Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was then charged with the offence of secession, which was later escalated to incitement of terrorism for which he was renditioned and remains in incarceration for over three years, awaiting some trial.
“So, one might ask: Now that the North has said the same thing for which Mazi Kanu was arrested, renditioned, detained and charged to court, is it not time for the Federal Government and even the North to show some contrition by apologizing to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu or acknowledging that he was right all along?”.
Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has hinted at never returning to the country.
The socialite left Nigeria on November 11 after his faceoff with the EFCC and Immigration officers.
He shared photos on his IG page yesterday and someone asked him to to return to Nigeria as he is being missed.
See Bobrisky's response below;
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said that all the work he has been doing in Abuja is part of good governance and a manifestation of President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.
Wike stated this during the inspection of the ongoing construction of the five-kilometre Saburi – Dei Dei road in Abuja.
According to him, Tinubu’s promise to satisfy Nigerians is being fulfilled through good works that would renew the hope of citizens.
Wike said, “Good governance is inclusive of the provision of basic infrastructure, being transparent and accountable, providing security and providing quality health and education to the people.
“All the things that we have been doing in FCT are part of good governance.”
The minister expressed joy that the people were happy with what he was doing in FCT to transform their lives.
“We are happy that the people appreciate what we are doing. This is very important to us that the people are happy,” he added.