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Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Nasarawa

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Police Nab Man For Raping 17-Year-Old To Death

The Nasarawa state police command says it has arrested Ibrahim Hassan, a 42-year-old man for kidnapping a herdsman in the Awe Local Government Area of the state, and collected a ransom of N10 million before he was released.

Our correspondent gathered that the suspect who is the gang leader of a kidnapping syndicate, abducted the victim, a 23-year-old man whose name was mentioned as Abubakar Babiri at his Ruga while he was grazing his cattle.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this while speaking to our correspondent in Lafia on Wednesday.

He said “The Police received information that one Abubakar Babiri, a 23-year-old herdsman of Jangwa village in Awe LGA of the state was abducted at his Ruga by unknown armed men. He and his family were made to pay the sum of N10 million as ransom before he was released.

“Upon receipt of the information, the command’s anti-kidnapping unit was deployed to carry out an extensive investigation into the matter and arrest the perpetrators of the act.

“Consequently, while acting on credible intelligence, the gang leader of the kidnapping syndicate, Ibrahim Hassan (AKA Bature), a 42-year-old man was arrested, and upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence.

“He further stated that he took N5 million as his share of the ransom collected and shared the rest to his boys who are presently at large and efforts are being made to arrest them.”

While warning criminal elements to leave the state without further delay, the PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, CP Adesina Soyemi, had directed that the case should be thoroughly investigated at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia.

Champions League: Why Man City Lost To Real Madrid -Guardiola

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FA Cup Victory Crucial For Manchester City – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola
Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola put his side’s latest Champions League collapse down to the unpredictability of football after Real Madrid produced a stunning late fightback to reach the final.

City led 1-0 on the night at the Santiago Bernabeu and 5-3 on aggregate heading into the 90th minute before two goals in 88 seconds from substitute Rodrygo sent the game to extra time.

Karim Benzema then slotted home the winner from the penalty spot to send the 13-time winners into the final against Liverpool on May 28 in Paris.

City on the other hand are still waiting to be crowned European champions despite the billions invested by the club’s Abu Dhabi-based owners over the past 14 years.

Guardiola’s men were left to rue a series of missed chances both in the first leg at the Etihad and after Riyad Mahrez had fired them into the lead 17 minutes from time.

“We didn’t play our best, but it is normal, in a semi-final, the players feel the pressure and wanting to do it,” Guardiola told BT Sport.

“Football is unpredictable, it is a game like this. We have to accept it.”

2023: CSOs Present N50m Cheque To Zulum For Nomination Form

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Fuel Subsidy Removal: Gov. Zulum Releases 80 Vehicles For Farmers
Gov Babagana Zulum
Babagana Zulum

Ahead of the primaries of the All Progressives Congress, a coalition of about 150 civil society organisations, associations and clubs have presented a N50 million cheque to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State to recontest in 2023.

Coalition for Zulum Good Governance and Continuity stormed the Government House in Maiduguri and presented the cheque, asking him to buy the nomination form in order to bring total peace in the State.

Borno has been at the centre of a deadly insurgency that has ravaged the North-East since 2009.

Receiving the cheque, Governor Zulum thanked the coalition and promised to facilitate more development projects in the states.

“If God gives us power again, we will do more for our people, better than what we did,” he said.

“Craft and businesspersons will be empowered, farmers will be provided with implements, civil servants will continue to receive their salaries promptly by the grace of God.”

MURIC Kicks Against NOUN Holding Exam During prayer

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MURIC Backs Christian Senate Presidency
Prof. Ishaq Akintola

MURIC Kicks Against NOUN Holding Exam During prayer

The Muslim Rights Concern has kicked against the examination timetable of the National Open University for the year 2022.

This was made known in a press statement by the Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Thursday.

The human rights organization accused NOUN of preparing an examination timetable that leaves no room for Jumu‘ah prayer, thereby forcing Muslim candidates to write under duress and compelling Muslim invigilators to work in a dehumanizing and spiritualizing condition.

The group described the examination timetable as anti-Muslim and neo-imperialist.

The statement said: “The timetable of the 2022 POP Final Examination Timetable released by the National Open University (NOUN) has revealed that Muslim students and Muslim staff of the institution were forced to write the aforementioned examination and invigilate the same respectively during the period of the Jumu‘ah prayer from Tuesday 19th April to Tuesday, 17th May 2022.

“The infringements on Allah-given fundamental rights of the Muslim students and staff occurred on Friday 22nd and 29th April 2022. Unless adequate steps are taken by the authorities of NOUN to correct the anomaly, it is most likely to continue on Friday, 6th, and 13th May 2022 (https://eu.docworkspace.com/d/sINKanrWRAajrupMG).

“For those who may be wondering what is wrong if Muslim students and staff are made to write and invigilate examinations during the Jumu‘ah period on Friday, it is akin to compelling Christian students and staff to write examinations and to invigilate on Sunday mornings.

“This cannot be acceptable to Nigerian Christians and it is for the same reason that it is a taboo among Muslims and anybody who forces them to do it is regarded as standing between them and their freedom to worship Almighty Allah, their Supreme Creator. It is not only outrageous, repulsive, and detestable, but it is also anti-Muslim and neo-imperialist. It smacks of articulated religious fanaticism.

“Already, the NOUN authorities have infringed upon Allah-given fundamental human rights of Muslim students and staff involved in the examination exercise on two different Jumu‘ah service days, namely, Friday 22nd April and Friday 29th April 2022.

“Why do you hate Muslims so much? What have we done to deserve this? We demand an unreserved apology from NOUN for the infringement which occurred on those two days and for subjecting Muslim candidates and staff to immeasurable psychological trauma which affected their performance during the examinations. Furthermore, we demand the cancellation of all examination papers scheduled for the Jumu‘ah period this coming Friday, 6th May, and Friday 13th May 2022.

“The chairmen of MURIC in all 36 states have been directed to locate the examination centres throughout the country on Friday 6th and Friday 13th of May with the aim of monitoring compliance with our demand. This must be done without resorting to violence and with utmost civility and decorum. MURIC will consider its next step if NOUN fails to comply.

“NOUN authorities have manifested the highest degree of insensitivity to the feelings of Muslims and disrespect for their religion by preparing an examination timetable that leaves no room for Jumu‘ah prayer thereby forcing Muslim candidates to write examinations under duress and compelling Muslim invigilators to work in a dehumanizing and despiritualizing condition.

“The examination timetable is anti-Muslim and neo-imperialistic. From all indications, NOUN authorities are on the verge of Christianising the institution. For violating the spirit and letter of Section 38(i) & (ii) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, this timetable and the attendant examinations taken during the Jumu‘ah period are illegal, illegitimate, and unlawful, and unconstitutional.

“We affirm that there must be consequences for religious persecution and spiritual particularism. We are going to hold Muslim-haters accountable for their hate-inspired acrobatic religiosity and bias-filled gymnastic spirituality. We will not relent until Muslim-haters learn how to control their luciferous, serpentine and egregious abhorrence for Muslims.”

Magu Bows Out From Police Today As Controversy Rages Over His Promotion

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Ibrahim Magu
Ibrahim Magu

A former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, will today retire from the Nigeria Police Force after clocking the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.

This is coming amid the controversy on his elevation to the level of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) from the current level – Commissioner of Police.

The Police Service Commission Standing Committee had recommended him for promotion, but some officials in Attorney-General’s Office had said he could not be elevated until he was cleared.

A senior official at the PSC told our correspondent that the decision to promote Magu followed the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba.

Magu, who had been on suspension since July 2020 over allegations of corruption and insubordination was born on May 5, 1962 and enlisted into the Force on March 3, 1990.

Magu was deployed to the EFCC in May 25, 2012.

Ebonyi Speaker, 15 Sacked Lawmakers Not APC Members Says APC Group

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Ebonyi Speaker, 15 Sacked Lawmakers Not APC Members Says APC Group

A group of members of the All Progressives Congress under the umbrella of APC Legacy Members has alleged that Francis Nwifuru, Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, is not a member of the party.

The group also alleged that 15 other members of the House sacked by the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo were not registered members of APC.

Alhaji Haroun Aja, an APC chieftain who briefed newsmen on behalf of the group on Wednesday in Abakaliki during a press conference, said that Nwifuru and the 15 other lawmakers deposed an oath that they are not members of the APC and that they have not defected to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party.

Ajah alleged that there were ongoing attempts by the state officials to smuggle the names of the 16 members of the state House of Assembly into the membership register of the APC a few days after purchasing expression of interest and nominations forms.

The chieftain noted that on April 26, expression of interest and nomination forms were purchased for the lawmakers, but in the process of filling the forms, it was discovered that they were not properly registered as APC members.

He said: “It is obvious that these nefarious plans to make them candidates of our party when they are not properly registered members of APC will be enough reason for the court to invalidate APC’s victories as was the case in Zamfara in 2019.

“For a better understanding of this attempt to perfect an irregular process, it should be noted that after the Federal High Court sacked the 16 members of Ebonyi House of Assembly, they filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal.

“It may interest the national leadership to note that in the affidavit of facts sworn to by the lawmakers, they denied membership of APC in one breath and in another agreed that they decamped from PDP.

“This is contained in their affidavit of fact before the Court of Appeal in the suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/1041/2021 (PDP Vs INEC & 21 ORS).

“We plead with the national leadership of our great party to use the Ebonyi situation to show that APC is not the haven for irresponsible politicians.”

Aja, who is the Vice-President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, southeast zone, said that the legacy members had been trying to make Governor Dave Umahi see reasons and imbibe democratic ethos in the running of the APC in the state.

He added: “But the governor has continued to shun entreaties to follow the path of equity, civility, and fairness.”

Also speaking, Chief Ben Nwobasi, the pioneer state Chairman of APC, called for direct primaries, insisting that only direct primaries would save the party from imposition.

Nwobasi said: “But we will resolve the issue as members of one family because we in APC, we are one family.

“We are not preparing for courts.

“The party at the national level is handling this issue.”

Meanwhile, reacting to the allegations, Chief Stanley Emegha, APC state Chairman, dismissed the allegations, adding that there was no truth in the statement.

Emegha said that the party would not be distracted by statements credited to people who were bent on destroying the party.

2023: Bola Tinubu Speaks On Large Number Of Candidates, Fate Of APC After Primaries

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2023: Bola Tinubu Speaks On Large Number Of Candidates, Fate Of APC After Primaries
Bola Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress and presidential aspirant of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has assured that the party would remain united after its presidential primaries.

Tinubu, a former Governor of Lagos State, spoke with newsmen after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

Speaking after the late-night meeting on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, he said the increasing number of people seeking the party’s presidential ticket is good for democracy.

Fielding questions from journalists on the fears being expressed about the unity of the ruling party, he said the party would remain intact and united after its presidential primary, pointing out that President Buhari had shown that he is in support of a transparent democratic process.

According to him: “We are sure that we will remain united.

“You know our symbol is the broom, you don’t break it as you go.

“Nigeria requires commitment, a uniform system, and a stable country and that is the only way we can be very proud of Nigeria.

“The President has shown a great example of leadership, gave us the freedom to say you want to run, you want to attempt, go ahead.

“He is a democrat and if we are running a constitutional democracy, you don’t hinder the desire, the wish of other people.”

Also asked to comment on the increasing number of aspirants on the platform the APC, Tinubu said it was in the best interest of the country, adding that it showed that leaders were not abandoning the country.

He said: “The more the merrier.

“The more they come, the more challenging it becomes for you to think deeply, focus on issues and be ready to serve Nigeria. It’s all about service, it’s nothing else.

“Think wisely, get committed to your thinking to serve the nation and bring progress and prosperity to the lives of Nigerians.

“It’s good for the country for so many of us to aspire to want to lead, we’re not abandoning our nation.

“But there’s only one chair and one possibility.

“We will do that.”

Dangote Cement Raises N116bn Bond To Finance Expansion Projects

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Dangote Cement Raises N116bn Bond To Finance Expansion Projects

Dangote Cement Raises N116bn Bond To Finance Expansion Projects

Dangote Cement Plc has disclosed that it has completed the issuance of N116 billion series 2 fixed rate senior unsecured bonds under its N300 billion multi-instrument issuance programme.

The cement producer June 2021 had successfully issued N50 billion series 1 fixed rate senior unsecured bonds.

In a statement on Wednesday, the company said the bond issuance comprised three tranches namely a 5-year tranche A issuance at 11.85 percent, a 7-year tranche B issuance priced at 12.35 percent, and a 10-year tranche C issuance priced at 13.00 percent. 

Dangote Cement said the proceeds of the bond issuance would be used to finance the company’s Nigeria expansion projects, short-term debt refinancing, and working capital requirements.

It said the bond notes would be listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited and FMDQ Securities Exchange.

“Dangote Cement PLC (“Dangote Cement” or the “Company”), Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest cement producer, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its N116Billion Series 2 Bond issuance (the “Bond Issuance”), which is the largest corporate bond issuance in the history of the Nigerian Capital Markets,” the statement reads. 

“The Bond Issuance, which is the second issuance under the Company’s N300 billion Multi-Instrument Issuance Programme, attracted participation from a wide array of institutional investors, including pension funds, asset managers, banks, insurance companies, and high net worth individuals. The Bond Issuance comprised three tranches: a 5-year Tranche A issuance priced at 11.85%, a 7-year Tranche B issuance priced at 12.35%, and a 10-year Tranche C issuance priced at 13.00%. The proceeds of the Bond Issuance will be used to finance the Company’s Nigeria expansion projects, short-term debt refinancing, and working capital requirements.

“Stanbic IBTC Capital acted as Lead Issuing House/Bookrunner to the Bond Issuance, whilst Absa Capital Markets, Meristem Capital, Standard Chartered, United Capital, Coronation Merchant Bank, Ecobank Development Company, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, FCMB Capital Markets, Futureview Financial Services, Vetiva Capital, Quantum Zenith Capital and Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria acted as Joint Issuing Houses.”

Michel Puchercos, group managing director of Dangote Cement, said: “Dangote Cement is delighted to have successfully undertaken a second issuance… and even more delighted to have concluded the most significant corporate bond issuance in the history of the Nigerian debt capital markets. 

“This landmark transaction would fund our expansion projects and further support the implementation of our export strategy. I want to thank our stakeholders and investor community for their strong participation in another Bond issuance with the Company.”

What People Of Katsina Told Me About President Buhari – Governor Wike

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What People Of Katsina Told Me About Buhari - Governor Wike

What People Of Katsina Told Me About Buhari - Governor Wike

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated the people of Katsina informed him Muhammadu Buhari, despite being their son, had failed to protect them.

Wike made this known on Wednesday at a meeting with PDP leaders and delegates in Lokoja, Kogi State’s capital city.

He said: “I was in Katsina yesterday (Tuesday) and people were saying the president is from Katsina; our own son is the president, yet so much insecurity in Katsina State. So, it does not matter now where you come from, what matters now is who is going to do this work.”

Wike, however, vowed to form a government of national unity if elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The governor stated that he will bring strong leadership to bear and bridge the current division that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has engendered among Nigerians.

“If we win, we will form a government of national unity in which we will bring everybody together. God didn’t make mistake to have put us all in a country called Nigeria. God has given us everything. All that is required is strong leadership that can put everything together and you’ll see Nigeria become what it should truly be.”

Governor Wike stated that he is prepared, desirous, and full of energy to lead Nigeria out of its current woes.

He noted the enormity of the challenges but assured that he will be that president who will not shy away from his responsibility to Nigeria.

“When I take action, you’ll know the president has taken action. It will not be a leadership that is unsure of what decision to make or not. I have the character and people know me for the character that I have and what I will do. Nigerians know my views on issues. If we want to do something, let’s do it rightly.”

Governor Wike insisted that it is imperative for the PDP to win the 2023 presidential election in order to rescue Nigeria.

He assured the delegates that if he was given the ticket and eventually becomes the president of Nigeria, the best brains will be assembled and he will be an effective leader of that team.

“No one person can do it alone that is why we must have the best. The ability to coordinate those who will work with you to deliver results is the call on leadership.”

Governor Wike, who also spoke on the imperative of tackling the issues of insecurity said it without success achieved in curbing insecurity, socioeconomic life will remain low in the country.

“If there is insecurity what gain can we make in the economy? If you can’t go to the farm, you can’t also talk about agriculture. If there is so much insecurity can investors come in? They would not come.”

The Rivers State governor urged the delegates to resist the temptation of giving the party’s mandate to people who are not committed to PDP and do not have the chance of winning the 2023 presidential election.

Former Kogi State governor, Ibrahim Idris, however, said the country is in a dire strait and desperately requires a focused and determined leader like Governor Wike to salvage her.

“Nigeria is in a very deep hole. We thank we are breathing air, but where our country is now is very terrible and to get out of it you require a man with an understanding of the situation, a man with the capacity, a man with the ability, a man with the vision, who can develop the mission to get out of this hole. That man from his antecedent, from his track record, from his unifying posture for the whole of Nigeria, that man is Governor Nyesom Wike.”

Earlier, Governor Wike had visited the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello at the Lugard House, where he officially notified him of his presidential ambition.

He commended Governor Bello for his doggedness and involvement of youths in his administration.

Governor Wike reiterated that irrespective of political leanings, political leaders should shun acts capable of causing division and strife in the polity.

Governor Bello, who appreciated Governor Wike for the visit, explained that he was also aspiring to succeed President Buhari and build on his successes and achievements.

“When the time comes I know we are going to collaborate and join hands together to build this country. Parties are just vehicles, just like you said that will convey us to our different destinations and the destination is a prosperous, peaceful, and united Nigeria and by the grace of God, we shall join our hands together to build it.”

Jonathan Remembers Yar’ Adua 12 Years After Death Of The Nigerian President

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Jonathan Remembers Yar’ Adua 12 Years After Death Of The Nigerian President

Jonathan Remembers Yar’ Adua 12 Years After Death Of The Nigerian President

Former President Goodluck Jonathan praised the late Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua as a fine gentleman of a rare breed.

Jonathan stated this in a statement on Thursday to commemorate the 12-year anniversary of the former president’s death in 2010.

According to Jonathan, Yar’ Adua’s legacy would be recognized throughout the country because he was a man of peace and a soldier of truth.

He said, “Twelve years ago, our nation lost a patriot, a selfless leader, and a peacemaker who governed with sincerity and passion for the people. President Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua is no longer with us today, but his strides in public life continue to testify for him and keep his memory alive.

“Like a good athlete, he ran with passion, kept the faith, and finished the race. Today we can look back and say, as President he won laurels for us in terms of peace and other worthy causes he successfully pursued.

“He was a soldier of truth, committed to justice, equity, and other democratic virtues. He was a servant leader and a good man; the type that is hard to find.

“President Yar’Adua, we remember you today and will continue to remember the good works that you did in our nation. Yours is a story of patriotism, a life well-lived in service to the people and humanity”.

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