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Umar who outlined the service’s rigorous admission process for inmates, added that adherence to human rights principles through the approach was also paramount. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding convicted cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky’s accommodation, with findings pending. Abubakar Umar , Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Umar also highlighted the service’s commitment to rehabilitation and safety through its comprehensive inmate admission process. NAN recalls that Bobrisky was convicted for mutilating the naira in April and was sentenced to six months in jail. NAN also reports that Vincent Otse , a social media influencer and human rights activist known as VeryDarkMan ( VDM ) published an audio recording which captured Bobrisky allegedly saying that

Dokubo alleged that the Tinubu-led Federal Government is backing Wike to cause political unrest in Rivers State. Former militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has threatened to shoot down military and police helicopters surveilling his residence in Rivers State. In a video circulated via X on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Dokubo alleged that two helicopters deployed by the military and police on the order of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike , had been flying over his house and compound for 30 minutes. In the clip, which appeared to have been recorded on the same day, the former militant leader boasted that he was capable of downing the helicopters. He perceived the development as a provocative act influenced by Wike with the backing of the Federal Government. ''Wike's soldiers, Wike's police have been flying over my house and my compound in the last 30 minutes with two helicopter gunships. I have the capacity to contain them. Nigeria can&#

Omehia said that past state leaders would be delighted to see that the state enjoyed peace, unity and development. The Rivers Political Elders and Leaders Forum has urged residents of the state to exercise their civil rights without fear during Saturday’s local government council election. Chief Celestine Omehia , a former Governor of the state, made the call when the group visited Gov. Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt. Omehia said that the essence of the visit was to encourage the governor to remain steadfast towards ensuring a successful council poll. Omehia said that the election was an exercise of the fundamental right of people saying, ”every resident of the state has the right to vote and should express such right” He said that it was the responsibility of the state election body to organise the poll so that people could choose their leaders at the grassroots level. “Those who do not want the election to hold are not interested in the welfare of Rivers people. “As a gr

Falana says his son, Falz, has never negotiated fees on behalf of anybody. Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has dismissed the allegation that Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky while serving his six-month jail sentence from a purported private apartment reached out to him to seek a presidential pardon. In a recent viral video, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan, claimed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dropped the money laundering charges against the popular cross-dresser after receiving ₦15 million . In a recorded conversation Otse played online, a voice believed to be Bobrisky’s was heard saying Falana and his son, Folarin Falana aka Falz, tried to get him a presidential pardon in exchange for ₦10,000,000. While releasing the audio conversation aimed at exposing the alleged corruption involving Bobrisky and officials of the EFCC and the Nigeria Correctional Service, Otse said the Falanas would lose the respect he has for them if the cross-dresser’s claims about them were

Last month, a lower court issued a sentence against Zammel, a businessman and the head of the liberal Azimoun party, on charges of falsifying electoral documents. A Tunisian court has confirmed an imprisonment sentence earlier handed down to a presidential contender ahead of elections scheduled for Sunday in the North African country. The appeals court in the city of Jendouba in western Tunisia had upheld the 20-month jail sentence against detained presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel, his lawyer said. The ruling can be appealed and will not affect Zammel’s candidacy, his lawyer said. Last month, a lower court issued a sentence against Zammel, a businessman and the head of the liberal Azimoun party, on charges of falsifying electoral documents. The October 6 polls pit incumbent President Kais Saied against Zammel and Zouhair Maghzaoui of the leftist nationalist People’s Movement. According to observers, serious challengers to Saied, who is seeking a second term in office, have b

The ASUU President claimed that Nigeria's governance system is controlled by foreign interests and only benefits a select few. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said governance in Nigeria has continued to retrogress as the situation is now worse than what was obtainable forty years ago. This is according to the union's President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, who spoke at the 2024 edition of the ASUU State of the Nation Conference held in Abuja on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The conference, themed 'Nigeria in a State of General Crisis: The Search for a New Path to Development,' was convened to deliberate on the country's deteriorating situation and offer solutions aimed at restoring hope and development. Osodeke described the current state of the nation as hopeless due to prevalent corruption and poor leadership. He called for the overhauling of Nigeria's governance system , which he claimed is controlled by foreign interests and only benef

The commander also disclosed that the command has made seizures of various illicit substances. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command, said its operatives have seized 1,045.93kgs of various illicit substances and arrested 420 suspects in the third quarter of the year. Its Commander, Samaila Danmalam , disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna. Danmalam said, “ The command had within the period under review arrested a total of 420 suspects, comprising 404 males and 16 females. ”The figure represents both drug dealers, drug users and traffickers.” The commander also disclosed that the command has made seizures of various illicit substances. He said, “The illicit substances included, Cocaine, Cannabis Sativa, Rohypnol, Tramadol, Methamphetamine and other psychotropic substances grossly weighing 1,045.93kgs. “The command seized a total of 1,393 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and equally seized four locally made arms in the

The APC chieftain advised the PDP leaders not to waste their time calling on Tinubu and Oshiomhole to give them their mandate. The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, has mocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following their protest against the outcome of the recent governorship election in the state. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, PDP leaders in Edo marched to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin to restate their rejection of the election result. The PDP had rejected the poll results before INEC declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the APC the election winner. Okpebholo scored 291,667 votes to defeat the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who polled 247,274 votes. While rejecting the result , the PDP claimed the election results were manipulated in favour of the APC. However, during their protest on Wednesday, PDP leaders called on the electoral body to sack its electoral commissioner

The NDLEA vows to continue to combat illicit drug trafficking in the country. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kaduna State Command, said its operatives have seized 1,045.93kgs of various illicit substances and arrested 420 suspects in the third quarter of the year. Its Commander, Samaila Danmalam, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna. Danmalam said , “The command had within the period under review arrested a total of 420 suspects, comprising 404 males and 16 females. ”The figure represents both drug dealers, drug users and traffickers.” The commander also disclosed that the command had made seizures of various illicit substances. He said , “The illicit substances included, Cocaine, Cannabis Sativa, Rohypnol, Tramadol, Methamphetamine, and other psychotropic substances grossly weighing 1,045.93kgs. “The command seized a total of 1,393 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and equally seized four locally made arms in the course of its

Okpebholo dedicated his victory in the governorship election to the grace of God and the support of his party and the Edo people. Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, says he has the blessings of God as well as that of Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, to develop the South-South State. He said this when he visited Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma at the Imo State Government House in Owerri on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was accompanied on the trip by his deputy, Honourable Dennis Idahosa ; the senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshimhole and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe . Speaking on the recent election, Okpebholo dedicated his victory to the grace of God and the support of his party and the Edo people. He thanked Uzodimma for playing a crucial role that led to his victory in the September 21, 2024, contest. “We are here with our leader, Adams Oshiomhole, in conjunction with my deputy and the state chairman of our party

The recall of affected officials followed a thorough review and significant improvement in their conduct. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau recalled two commissioners, a special adviser and a liaison officer, who had been suspended after nearly two months. Gyang Bere , the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the governor, announced the recall in a statement in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor had on August 21, suspended Chrysanthus Dawam , the commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Jamila Tukur , the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality. Others suspended were; Dio Lamul , Special Adviser to the governor on Rural Development and Moses Sule , the Liaison Officer for the Mikang constituency. No reason was given for the suspension. Bere explained that the recall of affected officials followed a thorough review and significant improvement in their conduct. The DOPPA said that the recalled officials have been reinstated i

As the proposed reshuffle looms, President Tinubu must make a critical decision about which ministers to keep and which to let go. With increasing public discontent and growing demands for reform, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration faces a critical moment as talks of a cabinet reshuffle intensify. Several ministers are under scrutiny for their perceived lack of performance, mismanagement, or failure to address the pressing issues within their portfolios. If undertaken, the reshuffle would be a strategic move by Tinubu to realign his administration with its core promises of economic revival, transparency, and effective governance. Below, we critically examine six ministers who may be shown the exit door. 1. Adegboyega Oyetola (Minister of Marine and Blue Economy) Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. [Facebook] Adegboyega Oyetola was entrusted with a critical portfolio to tap into Nigeria's maritime and blue economy potential. However, Oy

Emonefe emphasised the significance of Independence Day, recalling the struggles and sacrifices of Nigeria’s forefathers who fought against colonialism. As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has charged the Federal Government to beef up security on all campuses across the country. NANS President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe who led several Nigerian students on a solidarity march today in Abuja commended the FG for the student loan scheme and the CNG buses donated to students to ease transportation in all Nigerian campuses. He said they are not in support of any move to destabilize the country but to lend its support to the FG and also pray for the success of the Bola Tinubu Administration. Emonefe emphasised the significance of Independence Day, recalling the struggles and sacrifices of Nigeria’s forefathers who fought against colonialism. He noted that while the country has made progress, there’s still much to be done, and it

According to him, since 1960, Nigeria has come a long way, making measured strides in various sectors and overcoming countless obstacles in its journey of nationhood. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic about building a great and prosperous nation. He also urged the citizens to be resilient despite the country's challenges. Jonathan said this in a message to mark the 64th Nigeria’s independence anniversary by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze , on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that today marked a significant milestone in the nation’s history, emphasising the need for deepening the roots of democracy and a culture of credible, free and fair elections in the country. According to him, since 1960, Nigeria has come a long way, making measured strides in various sectors and overcoming countless obstacles in its journey of nationhood. “Over time, we have indeed made modest progress in our hopes and shared dreams as citizens of our nation. “We have

The president highlighted some of his achievements and urged citizens to be patient with his administration. In commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed Nigerians in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. In his speech, President Tinubu acknowledged the struggle Nigerians are facing as a result of his economic policies. The president reiterated his campaign promises and urged citizens to be patient with his administration. Here are five takeaways from the president’s Independence Day speech . Cost of living and job creation The president said his government is aware of Nigerians’ struggle and complaints about the rising cost of living and the unemployment problem in the country. He assured them their voices are heard, stressing that his government is committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate their suffering. He also pleaded for Nigerians’ patience, saying his economic policies are already showing