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President Buhari’s Appointment of Deceased Ebonyi Lawmaker to Federal Character Commission Board

29Apr

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President Buhari’s Appointment of Deceased Ebonyi Lawmaker to Federal Character Commission Board

Reports from SaharaReporters suggest that President Muhammadu Buhari appointed the late Tobias Chukwuemeka Okwuru, a former lawmaker from Ebonyi State, to the board of the Federal Character Commission. The appointment of the deceased Okwuru, along with 37 others, was communicated in a letter sent by Buhari to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. During the Senate's plenary, Senate President Ahmad Lawan read out the letter on Tuesday. Investigations by SaharaReporters revealed that Okwuru, who previously represented Ikwo/Ezza Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, passed away in February 2020 at the age of 59. In his lifetime, Okwuru served as the state auditor of the Peoples Democratic Party and as the Chief ...

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Vigilante member allegedly kills driver in Kwara over N5,000 bribe

29Apr

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Vigilante member allegedly kills driver in Kwara over N5,000 bribe Vigilante member allegedly kills driver in Kwara over N5,000 bribe

A vigilante member allegedly shot and killed a father in Eyenkorin, outskirts of Ilorin, Asa local government area of Kwara state. The incident took place on Tuesday evening, April 28. The vigilante member, identified as Sule, allegedly shot a commercial driver named Idowu after he refused to pay a N5,000 bribe. Idowu, who had survived a recent auto crash, was returning from a trip to Ibadan, Oyo State, in defiance of the COVID-19 lockdown when he was stopped by Sule and his colleagues. They demanded the N5,000 bribe which Idowu resisted, leading to an argument and ultimately the shooting. After committing the crime, Sule reportedly fled with his family. The deceased has been deposited at the General Hospital Ilorin morgue following a poli...

“I Did Not Offer Daddy Freeze a 5Million Naira Bribe” – Popular Billionaire Prophet, Jeremiah Fufeyin denies Viral Allegations… by Strokes Africa

29Apr

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“I Did Not Offer Daddy Freeze a 5Million Naira Bribe” – Popular Billionaire Prophet, Jeremiah Fufeyin denies Viral Allegations… by Strokes Africa

The founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, has addressed a misleading statement made by his friend, social media influencer, and OAP, Daddy Freeze. Daddy Freeze's statement, which quickly went viral, was in response to a comment on Instagram made on 25th April 2020. It suggested that Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin had offered him a monetary gift or bribe, which he had allegedly declined. Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, through a press release signed by his publicity secretary, Mr Moses Akpovotiti, and his Media aide, Engr Tare Franklin Fufeyin, clarified that the purpose of the supposed 5 million naira was to be distributed to distressed Nigerians during the Lockdown period. He denied making any bribe offer to Daddy Freeze. A...

North Korean Defector Claims Kim Jong Un is Physically Impaired Amid Speculations About His Health

29Apr

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North Korean Defector Claims Kim Jong Un is Physically Impaired Amid Speculations About His Health

Amid rumors about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, a defector from North Korea has alleged that Kim is unable to stand up or walk by himself. Thae Yong-ho, a former North Korean diplomat elected to South Korea's parliament, expressed his belief to CNN that Kim's absence from a significant ruling party event on April 15 indicated possible physical impairment. Thae, who was elected to the South's parliament earlier this month, stated, "I'm not quite sure whether he really had some surgery or whatever, but one thing is clear... he cannot stand up by himself or walk properly." Recent reports from TMZ suggested that Kim had either died or was critically ill, with little hope for recovery, while Seoul and Washington have downplayed the severity of his condition. ...

Abductors of Ekiti Commissioner Lower Ransom from N30 million to N15m

29Apr

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Abductors of Ekiti Commissioner Lower Ransom from N30 million to N15m

The ransom demanded by the kidnappers of the Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Folorunso Olabode, has been reduced from N30 million (read here) to N15 million. The abductors initially demanded N30 million for his release after he was kidnapped on Sunday, April 26, along the Isan-Iludun road at Ilejemeje local government area, while traveling from Ado-Ekiti to his hometown Iye-Ekiti. During the kidnapping, a councillor in his car, Olatunji Omotosho, was shot dead, and the commissioner was abducted alongside another occupant in the car, a woman. A family source in Ado-Ekiti stated that the ransom was reduced during negotiations with the kidnappers. "The process of negotiation began on Monday with the initia...

Greece plans to welcome tourists into the country this summer amid Coronavirus pandemic

29Apr

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Greece plans to welcome tourists into the country this summer amid Coronavirus pandemic

The Government of Greece has announced plans to open its doors to tourists this summer despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The Greek tourism minister, Harry Theocharis, has reassured travelers that Greece will be welcoming visitors while enforcing social distancing rules to ensure their safety. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has also indicated a gradual easing of lockdown measures, with restrictions on citizens' movements set to be lifted and more shops allowed to reopen from May 4. Theocharis expressed Greece's desire to continue its tradition of hospitality for tourists, emphasizing the country's safety and the implementation of precautionary measures for travelers. He also mentioned the potential requirement for travelers to undergo a coronavirus test before entering Greece,...

986 individuals arrested in Kaduna state for violating lockdown and social distancing rules

29Apr

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986 individuals arrested in Kaduna state for violating lockdown and social distancing rules

It has been confirmed by the Kaduna State Police Command that 986 individuals were arrested across the state for violating social distancing and lockdown measures. Umar Musa Muri, the state police commissioner, announced the arrests on Wednesday, April 29. He disclosed that among those arrested were 48 religious leaders and beer parlour operators. Muri stated; “It’s worthy to note that the command, in its bid to enforce the social distancing and lockdown orders imposed by Kaduna by the State government since 26 March, 2020, with a view to curbing the spread of COVID 19 pandemic in the state and environs, has arrested 986 violators across the State. “Among which, 48 suspects who are mostly religious leaders and beer parlour operators, have been charged to court for prosecutio...

Niger state Commissioner’s response to critics over N400k phone gift to wife

29Apr

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Niger state Commissioner’s response to critics over N400k phone gift to wife

To celebrate his second wife's birthday, the Commissioner for local government, community development, and Chieftaincy Affairs in Niger state, Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji, gifted her an iPhone 11 Pro worth about N400,000, sparking outrage among some residents of the state who accused him of insensitivity amidst the economic hardship of the COVID19 pandemic. One commenter on his Facebook page criticized, "This Commissioner is heartless. This shows he is making light of our plight." Another user, Aliyu Enagi, questioned, "25 workers' salary @ 30,000 each. Allah ya karba. Imagine how many salaries this iPhone will pay?" In response, Daji defended his action, stating that as a successful legal practitioner and now serving Commissioner, he is more than capable of affording such a gift for his ...

Morocco detects more than 300 cases of Coronavirus in prisons

29Apr

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Morocco detects more than 300 cases of Coronavirus in prisons

The detection of over 300 cases of Coronavirus in Moroccan prisons has been declared by the Moroccan prison service. This came about following the testing of inmates and guards in 73 jails across the country by health authorities. Of the 1,700 tests carried out, 303 infections were recorded at a jail in Ouarzazate, with 62 of them being prison employees. Additionally, ten others were found in Marrakesh and Ksar Kebir, while further tests are being conducted to confirm five possible cases at Tangiers prison. Despite the increase in cases, the prison service assured that the situation is under control in the jails, which accommodate nearly 80,000 inmates. They credited this to "preventive measures" including quarantines and remotely held court hearings. The kingdom of Morocco has implemen...

Arrest of notorious armed bandit, Lordstime in Lagos

29Apr

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Arrest of notorious armed bandit, Lordstime in Lagos

An infamous armed bandit responsible for terrorizing the Idimu and Ejigbo areas in Lagos has been apprehended. Wahab Lawal, also known as Lordstime, was captured along with his accomplice, Seun Adeniyi, following their involvement in a violent crime in Idimu, leading to the death of a victim, as reported by PM Express. After the incident, Lawal went into hiding but was later apprehended in the Mafor area of Ejigbo by the Police Intelligence unit from the Ejigbo Division, under the leadership of DPO, CSP Olabisi Okuwobi. They were then handed over to the Idimu Police Division to face charges related to the murder case. During the arrest, the Police also seized a specialized long axe, allegedly used by Lawal in carrying out fatal attacks. The weapon was su...