Day: November 10, 2024

End Your Politics Of Illusions, Fantasies, Presidency Tells Atiku

ADEOLA YUSUF

Since his defeat in the last election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shown more interest in undermining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu than in addressing his party’s implosion. We suspect he is envious of Tinubu’s position—an office he has unsuccessfully sought six times. It is perplexing that he would elevate his untested, hypothetical proposal, which Nigerians soundly rejected during the 2023 Presidential Election, and seek to present it as a superior alternative to the multi-faceted reform programmes implemented by the Tinubu administration. If his plan lacked popular appeal, he must…

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113 Foreign Hackers Enjoyed Police Escorts Before Arrest – Abuja Residents

Abibat Babalola

On November 4, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force reported the arrest of 130 suspects linked to high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The group included 113 foreign nationals—87 men and 26 women—mainly from China and Malaysia, as well as 17 Nigerian collaborators (four men and 13 women). SOLOMON ODENIYI visited the residence and discovered that the suspects had been living under police protection The road leading to the house where 113 foreign nationals and their 17 Nigerian collaborators were recently arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for cybercrime…

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Turkey: Red-Hot Osimhen Scores Brace In Galatasaray’s Win Over Samsunspor

Ganiyu Amodu

Victor Osimhen was on target twice as Galatasaray defeated Samsunspor 3-2 in a thrilling contest at the RAMS Park on Sunday. Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s first two goals of the game. The powerful striker gave Okan Buruk’s men the lead with a powerful header after three minutes. The Nigeria international scored his second of the game five minutes after the break. NDLEA Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Syndicates, Arrests Six Kingpins You Should Not Be Fraternizing With A Litigant In Your Court, Odinkalu Faults CJN Kekere-Ekun For Attending Dinner Hosted By Sanwo-Olu The…

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NDLEA Uncovers Cross-Border Drug Syndicates, Arrests Six Kingpins

Abibat Babalola

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates and arrested six drug kingpins from Adamawa, Anambra, and Lagos states, as well as Cameroon. According to a statement released on Sunday by the NDLEA’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the group had been under the agency’s surveillance for several months as they were major suppliers of drugs to terrorist groups operating in Nigeria and Cameroon. Credit: X | #FemiBabafemi He said, “After months of intelligence gathering and painstaking surveillance, operatives of the NDLEA have dismantled…

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You Should Not Be Fraternizing With A Litigant In Your Court, Odinkalu Faults CJN Kekere-Ekun For Attending Dinner Hosted By Sanwo-Olu

Ganiyu Amodu

Former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has criticized the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun for attending a dinner hosted by the Lagos State Government in her honour. The Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday during a dinner to honour Justice Kekere-Ekun, praised her as a “proud daughter of Lagos” for the pioneering role as the second woman to hold Nigeria’s highest judicial office. But Odinkalu, in a post on X, faulted CJN Kekere-Ekun for appearing at the diner and fraternizing with Sanwo-Olu…

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NLC Alleges Pump Price Of Petrol Higher Than Market Value

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused fuel marketers of inflating petrol prices, claiming the pump price is significantly higher than the actual market value. The NLC contends that Nigerians are being exploited, with citizens enduring heightened suffering and hunger due to government policies that are pushing many into destitution. In a communique released following its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the NLC highlighted the severe economic hardship across the country and called for an urgent review of policies it described as “anti-people.” READ ALSO: Tinubu Arrives Saudi Arabia For…

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Tinubu Arrives Saudi Arabia For Islamic/Arab Summit

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which kicks off on Monday, November 11 (tomorrow). Tinubu, who touched down at the King Abdulaziz international airport, at 10:00am (local time) Sunday, was received by the Deputy Governor of Riyadh, Prince Mohammed AbdulRahman. Tinubu is in Saudi Arabia on the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to participate in the summit that will focus on the current situation in the Middle East. Announcing the President’s travel…

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Stop Wike, Governors From Giving Cars, Houses To Judges, SERAP Tells Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “stop the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike and Nigeria’s 36 governors from usurping the authority and responsibilities of the National Judicial Council (NJC) and heads of court through giving cars and houses to judges.” SERAP said, “Such practices are clearly antithetical to the constitutional principles of separation of powers, checks and balances and the rule of law, and may create the perception that the judiciary is subservient to the executive.” “SERAP also urged…

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Allow Me Do Music In Peace, Peter Okoye Replies Paul Over Song Theft Accusation

Ganiyu Amodu

Popular Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P and one-half of the music duo P-Square, has dismissed allegations of song theft leveled against him by his twin brother and fellow artist, Paul Okoye, who goes by the stage name Rudeboy. The accusation centers on a track titled “Winning.” Rudeboy recently claimed that he wrote and recorded “Winning” for his upcoming album, set for release next year. However, he expressed shock when Mr P released the same song, produced by their former producer, Vampire, before he could. In response,…

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