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  • Tinubu Reacts To Ebrahim Raisi’s Death 

    Tinubu Reacts To Ebrahim Raisi’s Death 

    President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi; Iranian foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash.

    President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, expressed profound grief over the disturbing tragedy, and described President Raisi as a leader who was passionately committed to the development of Iran.

    While commiserating with the bereaved families, President Tinubu prayed for the continuous peace, stability, and prosperity of the Iranian nation.

    On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, the President assured the Islamic Republic of Iran of Nigeria’s support and prayers in this moment of grief.

  • IPOB: “You are a terrorist” Kanu berates FG lawyer Awomolo

    IPOB: “You are a terrorist” Kanu berates FG lawyer Awomolo

    Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Monday, blasted counsel to the Federal Government, Asiwaju Awomolo SAN, for perpetrating an act of illegality in a bid to prosecute him.

    The visibly angry Kanu, told the court that he cannot be tried in Nigeria because the Supreme Court had declared his forceful rendition from Kenya, an act of illegality.

    “My Lord, I don’t understand why my trial is being conducted contrary to the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kanu said.

    He insisted that the Supreme Court had made a pronouncement on his issue, stressing that “Anything you do on the contrary is an act of terrorism.

    “This man is a terrorist for conducting a trial in violation of an international treaty that Nigeria entered into. Once a treaty is entered into and signed, it becomes a law.

    “You are a dishonest man. You are a terrorist. Who the hell are you” Kanu yelled at Awomolo.”

  • Iran Supreme Leader Declares 5-Day Mourning Over President’s Death

    Iran Supreme Leader Declares 5-Day Mourning Over President’s Death

    Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei has announced 5 days of national mourning following the tragic death of President Raisi death in a helicopter crash earlier today. 

    The announcement of President Raisi’s demise came early Monday morning, following the crash of his helicopter en route to Tabriz City after inaugurating the Qiz Qalasi Dam at the border with Azerbaijan Republic on Sunday. 

    Also onboard were Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, East Azarbaijan Province’s Governor Malek Rahmati, Mehdi Mousavi (head of Mr. Raisi’s guard team), and Mohammad Ali Al-e-Hashem, the Supreme Leader’s representative in the province. Local authorities at the crash site confirmed the tragic loss.

    The Iranian government pledged to issue an official statement promptly as investigations continue into the incident. This calamity unfolded as one of the three helicopters in the convoy carrying President Raisi crashed on Sunday.

    The helicopter reportedly suffered a “hard landing” near Jolfa, a city bordering Azerbaijan, about 600km (375 miles) northwest of Tehran, the Iranian capital.

    The State TV said, “Some unconfirmed reports say that the helicopter carrying President Raisi has had an accident in East Azerbaijan province.”

    Disclosing that rescue efforts were underway, the news outlet added, “The harsh weather conditions and heavy fog have made it difficult for the rescue teams to reach the accident site.” 

    The 63-year-old was in Azerbaijan with the country’s president, Ilham Aliyev, earlier in the day to inaugurate a dam, the third one both countries built on the Aras River.

    Other officials on board included Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. 

    Chuck Schumer, the United States Senate majority leader, on Sunday evening, said the crashing of a helicopter conveying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was an accident. 

    The New York politician said preliminary findings of American intelligence indicated the incident was unplanned, and no foul play was immediately suspected. 

    Mr Schumer’s statement said “no evidence of foul play” in the helicopter crash. “It was very bad, foggy weather, northwest Iran where the copter crashed. So it looks like an accident, but it’s still being fully investigated.”

  • Stay in DSS custody, court tells Nnamdi Kanu

    Stay in DSS custody, court tells Nnamdi Kanu

    The Biafra nation agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, loses bid for restoration of his revoked bail and the removal from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to a house arrest or prison custody.

    Ruling on the request, Justice Binta Nyako held that she found as a fact that Kanu jumped the bail earlier granted him and escaped out of the country.

    The Judge also held that the sureties who stood for him in the earlier bail had applied to be discharged and had been discharged on the ground that they could not locate Kanu and did not know his whereabouts.

    Therefore, she delared the application not meritorious and dismissed it.

    However, the court proffered that the detained IPOB leader had Kanu’s only option is to approach the Court of Appeal to exercise his right of appeal.

    On the argument that by Kanu’s lead Counsel that Supreme Court held that the earlier bail granted him ought not to have been revoked, the court said that it perused the Supreme Court judgment copy and did not see the claim of the lawyer.

    At the time of this report, Kanu shouting on top of his voice is insisting not to stand trial before any court in Nigeria.

    He is claiming that any attempt to put him on trial would amount to a breach of Nigeria’s Constitution and the international laws.

    Details later.

  • Court refuses terrorists negotiator, Tukur Mamu’s request for transfer to Kuje Prison

    Court refuses terrorists negotiator, Tukur Mamu’s request for transfer to Kuje Prison

    Mohammed Tukur Mamu, a terrorist negotiator’s bid to be transfered from the custody of the Department of the State Service, DSS to Kuje Prison in Abuja has been refused by the federal high court, Abuja.

    Mamu was arrested at the Aminu Kano International Airport upon his arrival from Egypt on September 6, 2022, over his alleged relationship with the terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, 2022.

    Consequently, DSS is trying Mamu on 10 counts charge of terrorism financing, among others, but he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    He has been at the custody of the prosecution agency following the refusal of the Court to admit him to bail.

    In the ruling, the court said that the federal government had raised the issues of incessant jail breaks in prisons as a major ground to oppose the request for transfer to Kuje.

    According to the judge, since the averments were not challenged by Mamu, they are deemed to be true facts and facts admitted need no further proof.

    The judge subsequently ordered Mamu to remain in DSS custody throughout his trial in the criminal charges against him.

    Justice Ekwo, however, affirmed his earlier order that the terrorist negotiator be allowed to access his personal physician for medical treatment with the supervision of the DSS.

    Mamu, through his lawyer, Abdul Mohammed, SAN, had on April 29, alleged that the order of the court made on December 19, 2023, that he be allowed access to his personal physician for medical treatment was not complied with by the DSS.

    In his motion on notice argued by Mohammed, the terrorist negotiator claimed that he was allowed access to the physician once during which a report of comprehensive medical examination to be carried out on him was submitted to the DSS.

    Since the submission of the report, Mamu alleged that the physician had not been allowed to access him and that he needed urgent surgical operations in any hospital in the country.

    The defendant further claimed that his health had since deteriorated and that he may lose his life any moment if he was not moved out of DSS custody to Kuje Prison.

    He promised regular attendance in court, adding that he can only stand trial when alive.

  • Rivers Executive, Judiciary Tussle Akin To Anarchy, Worrisome – Group Warns …calls NJC to beam it’s search light on Justice C.N. Wali

    Rivers Executive, Judiciary Tussle Akin To Anarchy, Worrisome – Group Warns …calls NJC to beam it’s search light on Justice C.N. Wali

    By Daniel Okejeme

    Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness has stated that the rift between the Rivers State Executive and its Legislative counterpart is becoming worrisome, and the actions of the chief executive officer is akin to anarchy.

    The group through it’s Director General, Dr Gabriel Nwambu, said it cannot allow a threat to the hard-earned democracy to thrive in Nigeria where we operate a constitutional democracy, where the rule of law stipulating the supremacy and predominance of the law should be practiced to the later.

    The group said that they are talking about a purported assembly where 3 persons parade themselves as law makers for an entire state contradicting clearly the provisions of section 96(1) as amendment which defines one-third (1/3) as what constitutes a quorum.

    They maintained that if for any reason the Assembly cannot form quorum, the Assembly shall adjourn, adding that it is never the intendant of those who crafted the 1999 Constitution that only 3 lawmakers shall be enacting laws for the people.

    Furthermore, the group faulted the legislative sitting inside the government house as not consistent with the principles of Separation of Power.

    They, therefore, urge the appropriate authorities to investigate the allegations that
    chief executive is spending Rivers State funds outside the realm of appropriation thoroughly and take appropriate actions to safeguard the interests of the citizens.

    Also, they call on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to beam it’s search light on Justice C.N. Wali of the Rivers State High Court for issuing an ex-parte order contradicting section 272(3) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

    They insisted that the order made by Justice C.N. Wali amounts to Forum Shopping, Abuse of Court Process and tantamount to self-help.

    According to them, Wali’s action violated a subsisting Judgement made by Justice J.K. Omotosho stating that the Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule is the Assembly that is recognized by law and certified by the Court.

    They call on all citizens, civil society organizations, and leaders of the Bar and the Bench to join in defending the rule of law, upholding democratic tenets and principles, and safeguarding our constitutionally guaranteed rights.

    “We will take all necessary steps to oppose these desecrations of our courts and the noble profession of law. Together, we can ensure that justice prevails and the rights of the people in Rivers State are protected.”

  • Energy Challenge: Tinubu appoints Team to establish “Evergreen City”

    Energy Challenge: Tinubu appoints Team to establish “Evergreen City”

    In his determination to walk the talk President Bola Tinubu has given the global clamour for energy diversification a boost by assigning energy consultants, INFRACORP the duty of developing Nigeria’s pioneer alternative energy city; the “EvergreenCity.”

    Fleshing up the details on this novel energy concept, Presidential media aid, Ajuri Ngelale stated that InfraCorp, owned by former General Electric top gun, Lazarus Angbazo shall be the “Lead Arranger and Developer of the EvergreenCity”.

    President Tinubu also approved the establishment of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen, into which he has empanelled a select team of alternative energy experts that shall ensure the successful implementation of the project.

    In a press statement, Chief Ngelale disclosed that the steering committee shall be chaired by the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, while the Secretariat shall be headed by Lolade Abiola of the UN SE4ALL

    Ngelale listed thirteen other green energy gurus as members of the steering committee. Promiment among them is Mr. Suleiman Yusuf, Managing Director and CEO of Blue Camel Energy, a leading player in Nigeria’s green energy ecosystem.

    Other members of the committee are Lazarus Angbazo (CEO, InfraCorp), Salisu Dahiru (CEO, NCCC), Aminu Umar-Sadiq (CEO, NSIA), Khalil Halilu (CEO, NASENI), Abba Abubabkar Aliyu (CEO, REA), Fatima Shinkafi (CEO, SMDF), Uzoma Nwagba (CEO, CrediCorp), Bala Bello (Deputy Governor, CBN), Teni Majekodunmi (NCCC), Nana Maidugu (NSIA), Michael Ivenso (NCCC), and Chidi Ajaere (Jet EV).

    President Tinubu also approved the terms of reference for the work of the Committee to include:
    (1) Selection of partners/consultants to undertake critical development activities, including project design, environmental impact assessments, feasibility studies, financial modelling, and market engagement.

    (2) Raising private funding for the development of the city and constituent projects.

    (3) Coordinating with partners, development institutions, and other providers of capital and technical assistance.

    (4) Reporting to the Supervisory Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen

  • I may support Peter Obi in 2027 – Atiku Abubakar

    I may support Peter Obi in 2027 – Atiku Abubakar

    The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has hinted at the possibility of supporting his Labour Party counterpart in the last election, Peter Obi in 2027.

    The former Vice President, who is currently on a merger talk with stakeholders of some opposition political parties, said he will not hesitate to support Obi in the next election if the party picks the former Anambra governor.

    According to The Sun, Atiku gave the hint in an interview with BBC Hausa Service.

    Obi and Atiku recently met behind closed doors, sparking speculations about a merger of some opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    Confirming the move by opposition parties to align in a bid to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2027 election, Atiku said, “We can merge to achieve a common goal. So, it’s possible and nothing can stop it if we so wish to achieve that.

    Atiku said if the new “party decides that it’s the turn of the South-East and Peter Obi is chosen, I won’t hesitate to support him.

    “I have said repeatedly and I even said it before the 2023 general elections that if PDP decides to zone the presidential ticket to the South or South-East specifically, I won’t contest it.

    “As long as it is the decision of the party, I will abide by it. But I contested the 2023 presidential ticket because it was thrown open to all members of the party”.

  • Bishop Oyedepo’s son reveals struggle with pornography 

    Bishop Oyedepo’s son reveals struggle with pornography 

    Son of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, Isaac, has confessed to struggling with pornography at a point in his life.

    Isaac disclosed that he got indulged in Pornography during a trip to an European country.

    Featuring on a podcast “Confession Box,” Isaac said he overcame through the help of God.

    According to Isaac: “My confessions are good ones that will help people. I struggled with pornography before.

    “I remembered how it started, we travelled to one country and I was meant to be in the room alone, I switched on the TV and that’s it.

    “But God brought me out of it very quickly. A lot of people still struggle with it and I think of somebody who had struggled with it and had walked up to me and told me how to come out, I would have come out quickly.

    “I think people feel there are things we shouldn’t talk about, but today there are some pastors and church members still struggling with it.

    “You may be anointed, seeing signs and wonders but it does not mean you are standing right.

    “There is this old saying that if it’s working it means you are standing right but I found out that it’s not always the case. There are times I found out I wasn’t right, but grace and mercy found me.

    “For the sake of someone who is genuine in the congregation, God can bypass you to meet the person; this is my confession.”

  • Anyone Buying, Using Pre-Registered SIM Cards Risk Jail, NCC

    Anyone Buying, Using Pre-Registered SIM Cards Risk Jail, NCC

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned Nigerians against buying and using pre-registered Sim cards.

    The Commission in a warning alert posted on its verified X platform handle said that buying and using pre-registered Sim cards was a criminal act and could attract severe consequences including imprisonment.

    The Commission further stated that “Buying pre-registered SIM cards is criminal and may lead to imprisonment, implication in identity theft, financial fraud, kidnapping and armed robbery.”

    According to NCC, buying and using pre-registered SIM cards leads to “Unreliable collation of consumer information,” and creates “Difficulty in tracking the real criminals using such telephones in the country.”

    It called on Nigerians to follow the proper procedures for registration of their SIM cards to avoid any legal consequences.

    Recall that NCC had in December 2020 directed Nigerian telecommunications companies to compel their subscribers to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers (NIN).

    The NCC made the linkage compulsory, directing all telecommunications operators to enforce complete network barring on all phone lines for which subscribers fail to link their SIM cards to their NINs.

    Following the enforcement of the directive, there have been two phases, on February 28 and on March 29 when some Nigerians’ SIM cards were barred by telecommunications companies for not having been linked to NIN.

    The Commission, however, extended the deadline for linking SIM cards to NIN (last phase) to from April 15 to July 31, 2024, stressing that the extension applies to subscribers with more than four SIM cards.