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*Prelate Uche: “We are proud of the Vice President” Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the responsibility to ensure harmony amongst people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds in Nigeria and elsewhere depends largely on the contributions and sacrifices of faith leaders. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Friday when he received on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, a delegation from the World Methodist Council led by its President, Rev. Dr. Jong Chun Park, and the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Most Rev. Samuel Uche. While noting that the Methodist Church in Nigeria had played an…

The Defence Headquarters says Amnesty International is targeting the Nigerian military in support of terrorists following a report by the rights group on Friday. In a statement by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, acting Director Defence Information, the report by Amnesty is a campaign of calumny targeting the military. “The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has taken cognizance of yet another falsified report by Amnesty International (AI) in a campaign of calumny targeting the Nigerian Military and deliberately supporting the callous acts of terrorism perpetuated by Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP),” the statement read. Noting that,…

Nigeria’s military burned down villages and forcibly displaced hundreds of people in its fight against Islamist insurgents in the country’s northeast, rights group Amnesty International claimed on Friday. Nigeria’s military, which has frequently been accused of human rights abuses in its decade-long fight against Boko Haram and more recently Islamic State’s West African branch, did not respond to requests for comment. Three residents interviewed by Reuters confirmed Amnesty’s findings. Previous allegations have sparked investigations by the International Criminal Court in the Hague and hampered Nigeria’s ability to purchase arms, a source of frustration for its military’s leaders. However, convictions of…

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Thursday commissioned 2,200 regular cadet officers, 150 drivers and 96 new firefighting trucks for the Federal Fire Service. He performed the function during the passing out ceremony of the new officers at the National Fire Academy, Sheda in Kwali Area Council of the FCT. In his speech, the minister congratulated the graduating cadets and urged them to brace up for the “daunting challenges” ahead. “To the graduating cadets, it is pertinent to remind you that the task ahead is daunting. Fire fighting is not an easy task. “Fire fighters work in the most…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the Certificate of Return to Senator Duruoye Diri and Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said he was acting on the instruction of the Supreme Court that nullified the election of All Progressives Congress’ David Lyon. Read his full speech below 1. I welcome you all to this briefing. As you are aware, the Supreme Court of Nigeria yesterday delivered a judgement in a pre-election suit on the Bayelsa State Governorship election held on 16th November, 2019. The commission has received the certify true…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the Certificate of Return to Senator Duruoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). INEC noted that the presentation of Certificate of return to the governor-elect for Bayelsa state was in accordance with the declaration by the Supreme Court. Presentation of Certificate of return to the Governor Elect for Bayelsa State as declared by the Supreme Court. https://t.co/AptmFiL6Y5 — INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) February 14, 2020 INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, had on Friday said the decision of the electoral body follows the judgment of the Supreme Court on Thursday. INEC declares PDP’s Duruoye…

The Oruwari Briggs Group of Houses of Abonnema have issued a stern warning to Sotonye Ijuye-Dagogo, spokesman to Dumo Lulu-Briggs, to desist from meddling in the affairs of the Oruwari Briggs Family. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Oruwari Briggs House, Promise I. T. Briggs on the directive of Chief Oyibo Anabraba, the Acting Head of the Oruwari Briggs House following an invitation extended to journalists by the said Sotonye Ijuye-Dagogo to provide media coverage for a meeting by the Oruwari Briggs Family scheduled for Saturday 15th February in Abonnema. The statement also…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Senator Duruoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor-elect of Bayelsa state. The declaration which was made by INEC chairmain, Mahmood Yakubu on Friday said the decision of the electoral body follows the judgment of the Supreme Court on Thursday. Mr Diri and his running mate, Senator Lawrence Ewhruojakpo, will now be sworn-in as governor and deputy governor. The Supreme Court had nullified the election of Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon and his running mate Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. This meant that all the votes recorded for the All Progressives…

EFCC Lagos Zonal Office on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, arraigned four suspected fraudsters, Richard Ironbar Edemdem, Samuel Okpapi, Nelson Ojovbo, Bamigbade Olushola and a company, ISD Technology Limited, before Justice Muhammad Liman of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on a three-count charge, bordering on felony and stealing to the tune of N36, 837, 438.20. One of the counts reads: “That you, Richard Ironbar Edemdem, Samuel Okpapi, Nelson Ojovbo, Bamigbade Olushola and ISD Technology Ltd and and one Shola (still at large), sometime in 2017, in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, conspired among yourselves to commit a…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial late penalty rescued a draw for below-par Juventus in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final at AC Milan. Juve looked set for a third straight away defeat after Ante Rebic’s volley put Milan ahead before the hosts lost Theo Hernandez to a second yellow card after 71 minutes. The visitors offered little threat despite their man advantage but the late VAR-awarded spot-kick allowed Ronaldo, 35 last week, to make it 35 goals in 35 games for club and country. The second leg in Turin is on 4 March. Juve were knocked off top spot in…