Thursday, April 18

18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Germany arrests two alleged Russian spies

Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia, with one suspect accused of discussing possible acts of sabotage. The two men were identified only as Dieter S and Alexander J in line with Germany’s strict privacy laws. The office of the Federal Public Prosecutor General on Thursday said the duo were taken into custody on suspicion of espionage on Wednesday in the Bavarian city of Bayreuth. Dieter S is accused of exchanging information about possible acts of sabotage in Germany with a person connected to a Russian intelligence agency since at least October last year. Prosecutors said the actions were intended in particular to undermine the military support provided by Germany to Ukraine. Dieter S is said to have told his interlocuto...
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Davido Declares Himself the GOAT in Nigeria
18Apr By Isaac EghosaNo Comments
Entertainment

Davido Declares Himself the GOAT in Nigeria

Nigerian music sensation, Davido, has confidently asserted that he is the greatest of all time in Nigeria's music industry. While widely considered as one of the top three Nigerian artists alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy, Davido consistently plays down any comparisons between himself and his fellow artists. In a TikTok video shared by British-Nigerian content creator Shopsydoo, Davido can be heard proudly declaring himself as the sole "GOAT" in Nigeria. "There is only one GOAT in my country and it’s me," he proclaimed. During a recent appearance on the American show, Sway’s Universe, Davido made it clear that despite the common belief that he, Wizkid, and Burna Boy are the top three Afrobeats stars globally, he views himself as the only prominent Afrobeats artist. Video: “There is on...
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10 years after abduction, Nigerian Army rescues pregnant Chibok girl
18Apr By Adebayo SheriffNo Comments
Press

10 years after abduction, Nigerian Army rescues pregnant Chibok girl

In a significant development, Nigerian Army officers stationed in the North-East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, a former student who was abducted from Chibok Secondary School. Confirmation of this rescue came in a statement released on Friday by the Department of Army Public Relations. According to the statement, Lydia, identified as serial number 68, was saved along with her three children during a military operation known as Operation Desert Sanity III. "Lydia, who was listed as serial number 68 among the Chibok Secondary School girls who were kidnapped, was rescued alongside her three children by troops conducting Operation Desert Sanity III. The operation took place around Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. At the time of her rescue, Lydia was five...
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Legal Victory: 1,415 Cocoa Farmers Stand Strong Against Governor Otu in Court
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Legal Victory: 1,415 Cocoa Farmers Stand Strong Against Governor Otu in Court

In a high court session held in Effraya, Etung Local Government Area, the 1,415 cocoa farmers who were instructed by Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State to vacate their lands have emerged triumphant, securing an interim injunction that prevents the State government from carrying out the eviction. The previous administration under Prof Ben Ayade had initially allocated the hectares to the farmers. Despite meeting all requirements, the state government's cocoa allocation committee, headed by chairman Mr. Ebori Nku, deemed their occupancy illegal. Mr. Charles Mgbe and other allottees brought a lawsuit (HE/16/2024) against the State government in response to the eviction threats. Represented by legal counsel Ntufam Mba Ukweni Esq, SAN, the farmers sought redress through the court. Pr...
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Police clarify that DJ Wysei, not DJ Switch, was arrested – Apologize for the mixup
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Police clarify that DJ Wysei, not DJ Switch, was arrested – Apologize for the mixup

In a recent statement, the Lagos State Police Command has addressed the confusion surrounding the arrest of DJs in the area, specifying that it was DJ Commissioner Wysei who was apprehended, not DJ Switch as initially reported by some media outlets. Initial reports had claimed that DJ Switch had been taken into custody and brought before the magistrate court in Eti Osa due to allegations of fraud and assault. Upon further investigation, the police department now acknowledges that there was a misunderstanding in the information circulated. During a press briefing on Thursday, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer, took responsibility for the mixup that led to incorrect reports being disseminated. Hundeyin expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to media or...
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Former Anambra Governor, Obiano, fails in attempt to halt trial on N40bn fraud charges
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
News

Former Anambra Governor, Obiano, fails in attempt to halt trial on N40bn fraud charges

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the application by ex-Anambra State Governor, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, aimed at dismissing the N40 billion money laundering charges brought against him by the Federal Government. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the Judge dismissed all grounds presented by Obiano for quashing the charges. Obiano had requested the Judge to dismiss the 9-count charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on behalf of the Federal Government. He argued that there was no correlation between the evidence provided by the EFCC and the accusations against him. The former governor also contended that he could not be held responsible for any alleged unlawful actions by Anambra State Government officials...
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Federal Capital Territory Police Confirm Receipt of N20 Million Bounty Set by Wike for Wanted Kidnappers
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Federal Capital Territory Police Confirm Receipt of N20 Million Bounty Set by Wike for Wanted Kidnappers

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth C. Igweh, has announced that the command has now received the N20 million bounty that was placed on two notorious kidnappers by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This disclosure was made in a statement issued on Thursday by the command's spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh. Expressing gratitude, Adeh stated that the commissioner conveyed his thanks on behalf of the FCT Police Command for the generous gesture from Minister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. By way of background, Wike had placed a N20 million bounty on the heads of two wanted kidnappers on February 14, 2024, and these criminals have now been apprehended by the FCT command. The CP emphasized that such actions underscored the minister's commitment to leading and ensuring the security and welfare of residen...
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Call for Party Progression: Iyorchia Ayu Urges PDP to Elect New Chairman – Tambuwal
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
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Call for Party Progression: Iyorchia Ayu Urges PDP to Elect New Chairman – Tambuwal

In anticipation of the impending Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) gathering today, Senator Aminu Tambuwal from Sokoto South stated that the party's former National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, is eager for PDP to advance. Tambuwal emphasized that Ayu's decision to drop his lawsuit contesting his removal as PDP National Chairman indicates his desire for the party to progress. Encouraging all PDP members to prioritize the party's interests during the 98th NEC meeting held in Abuja. In a post on X, Tambuwal expressed: "Ahead of the 98th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, the National Caucus of our esteemed Party, the @OfficialPDPNig, convened and engaged in discussions. "I commend our former National Chairman, Dr...
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18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

Nigerian Army comes to the aid of pregnant Chibok student

In a positive development, troops from the Nigerian Army operating in the North-East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, one of the abducted students from Chibok Secondary School. Lydia was holding serial number 68 and was accompanied by her three children when she was freed as part of the government's Operation Desert Sanity III. The Department of Army Public Relations, in a statement released on Friday, disclosed the details of Lydia's rescue, being a student who went missing with the group of Chibok girls. She was found in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Lydia, who is originally from Pemi Town in Chibok, was five months pregnant at the time of her rescue. Among the 271 students initially abducted by Boko Haram insurgents, th...
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The Arrest of DJ Commissioner Wysei, Correction of Misidentification by Lagos Police
18Apr By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments
Headlines

The Arrest of DJ Commissioner Wysei, Correction of Misidentification by Lagos Police

In a recent incident, the Lagos State Police Command has issued a public apology for confusion arising from the arrest of Obianuju Catherine Udeh, widely known as DJ Switch, a popular Nigerian disc jockey. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, an apology was conveyed through his social media platform, clarifying that the individual in custody is actually "DJ Commissioner Wysei," not DJ Switch. Hundeyin expressed, “There is a mixup from our end. The arrested person is DJ Commissioner Wysei, not DJ Switch. “We regret any inconvenience caused to certain media outlets such as Linda Ikeji, BBC, and TVC, all of whom were provided with incorrect information earlier. “Our sincere apologies also go out to DJ Switch.” More details ...
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