BREAKING! Reps Set To Amend Mode Of Primaries In Electoral Bill

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January 18, 2022

Troops of the Nigerian Army in a joint operation with other security agencies have dislodged what it called the notorious stronghold of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Lilu Forest in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.

According to the Army, Lilu a border town between Imo and Anambra States was hitherto known to be used as an operational base of the dissidents.

Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement sent to ABN TV said the operations, conducted in the early hours of Monday 17 January 2022, led to the neutralization of some gunmen in a firefight that ensued.

Items recovered according to the Army include 10 Pump Action Shotguns, two locally fabricated guns, One Revolver pistol, rounds of 7.62 mm special, live cartridges, machetes, and IPOB flags.

Other items include mobile phones, laptops amongst other dangerous weapons.

“The operation was jointly conducted by troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Navy, 211 Quick Response Group of the Nigerian Air Force, Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police. It was a well-coordinated dawn attack on the fortress, where plans were been perfected to violently enforce the illegitimate sit-at-home declaration by the irredentist groups” Nwachukwu added.

Vigilante Operatives Nab Notorious Robber, Tarzan In Bayelsa As Accomplice Escapes (Graphic Photos, Video)

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January 18, 2022

Operatives of Bayelsa State Vigilante Service, have arrested a notorious robbery kingpin, Austin Jephthah popularly known as Tarzan who has been terrorising residents around Tombia roundabout.

Tarzan a suspected member of the Bobos Cult group hails from Azuzuama in Southern Ijaw LGA. He met his waterloo while robbing an unsuspecting commuter at the popular Tombia-Edepie roundabout area of Yenagoa, the state capital.

An accomplice to the suspect, one Tonero was said to have escaped after robbing a tricycle passenger.

According to reports, at about 9:00am on Tuesday, the suspect and his accomplice, Tonero boarded a public tricycle at Tinacious junction, heading towards Tombia Roundabout.

It was further learnt that the tricycle had a male passenger onboard already, and that immediately the tricycle moved, the suspect and his accomplice held the passenger at gun point and asked him to submit all his belongings.

It was gathered that they succeeded in robbing the passenger of his phone and cash, but luck ran out of them when they ordered the tricycle rider to stop but refused and drove them into the hands of operatives of the State Vigilante Operatives who were stationed at Tombia Roundabout.

After parking the tricycle, driver jumped out and raised the alarm that drew the attention of the vigilante that swiftly responded and chased the robbers who took to their heels to escape being apprehended.

However, one of the robbers armed with pistol managed to escape but Austin was not so lucky as he was caught after about a hundred meter distance chase.

He has since confessed to the crime, other criminal acts he has succeeded in carrying out and gave vivid details of how he has been terrorizing Edepie – Agudama axis of the State Capital.

Drivers and commuters who recognized him, confirmed that he is part of those who rob innocent citizens with gun in broad day light, especially travellers at the Tombia motor park and it environs.

The Chairman Bayelsa State Vigilante Service, Hon. Doubiye Alagba, who handed over the suspect to the anti-cultism unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa State Command, revealed that, Tarzan is already on the wanted list of the vigilante outfit.

According to him “There are too many complains about Tarzan, he is one of those criminals who has refused to change. His likes are one of the reasons why the Bayelsa State Vigilante has decided to take over the Tombia-Edepie roundabout, Swali Market area and other strategic flashpoints in the state.

“We will continue to mount checkpoints at these strategic flashpoints for as long as these criminals refuse to change their ways and live a peaceful life.

“I want to assure Bayelsans that, our outfit is equal to that task and we will make sure that ‘operation keep the flashpoints safe’ reduces crime in the area and state in general“, he noted.

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— ABN TV (@abnonlinetv) January 18, 2022

It’s Time To Reunite For A Common Goal, Rep. Benjamin Kalu Urges Abia APC Members, Leaders

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January 18, 2022

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has called on members and leaders of All Progressive Congress in Abia State to reunite for a common purpose as 2023 elections beckons.

The lawmaker stated this when he featured on his weekly radio programme, The Ben Kalu’s Mandate, streamed live on ABN TV and Radio simultaneously.

Speaking on the current issues within the party in the state, the Reps Spokesperson highlighted that the strength of the party is in its unity, noting that there will be no victory in an atmosphere of disunity.

He said, “As of today, If Abia APC wants to win the government House in Abia State, it’s not in the shape and form that we are going about it, and this is the truth. The national body has seen it and this is why they have set up the reconciliation committee to look into the issues concerning it. However, this committee met in Abuja a few days ago, unfortunately, I could not join them but I heard they met and it was not attended by parties who should attend instead, letters were sent in place of physical presence.

“The tone of the letters I have been reading online, I’m not sure if they were actually from the right sources but if they were then we are truly deceiving ourselves. In the sense that we need people to win elections. Peace and reconciliation is not an evidence of weakness but strength.

“When we came on board in 2015, there was a new energy in the party. Nobody is taking any glory but people worked very hard to reposition the party, If politics is about the people, we should not be anti-reconciliation because no one man can do it alone. If you think you’re powerful, and you can do it alone, you will fail. It is only wise to have people come together, sit and deliberate on the way to move the party forward.

“I do not believe in or belong to factions. We are one family but I will only respect and recognize those who recognise my efforts and that of the others towards building a stronger party in my federal constituency and the state in general”.

He encouraged all leaders, stakeholders, and members of the party to come down from their high horses to the negotiation table so as to form a formidable block and avoid losing it all on the grounds of ego and factional leadership, adding that they achieve more together.

2023: Reasons I Can’t Support Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition – Buhari’s Aide, Ojudu

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January 18, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, has stated that he will not back Bola Tinubu, the APC’s National Leader, in his bid for the presidency.

Tinubu’s presidential ambition will not be supported by Ojudu because of his “principled political choices,” according to Ojudu.

The APC National Leader’s colleague made the comment in response to suspected blackmail for opposing Tinubu’s ambition.

Ojudu stated in a statement that his opposition to Tinubu’s ambition is not based on betrayal.

He noted that most of those supporting Tinubu’s presidential ambition wouldn’t resort to blackmail if they knew him.

The presidential aide recounted how Tinubu opposed Afenifere’s choice of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003, and when he supported Chief Olu Falae against Bola Ige, who fought for him to emerge as the candidate of Alliance for Democracy in Lagos State.

Ojudu pointed out that Tinubu never made him but they both helped each other during their younger days.

According to Ojudu: “The idea that everyone who has related with Tinubu and disagrees with him on this presidential bid is a traitor and a betrayal is puerile. Many of us, his associates, were not made by him as you also want the world to believe.

“We were already made before meeting him and in the cause of relating, we gave one another a helping hand.

“I Don’t Want To See Nnamdi Kanu In This Attire Again, This One Is Almost Off-White” — Justice Nyako Tells DSS

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January 18, 2022

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services to allow the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to change his outfit.

Kanu, who is facing charges bordering on terrorism and treasonable felony, was arraigned in Court on Tuesday.

His lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, drew the attention of the Judge to the treatment his client was being subjected to in the custody of the DSS.

He said Kanu was still being kept in solitary confinement, adding that inmates who greeted him were also being subjected to the same treatment.

This is despite an order by Justice Nyako for the DSS to allow the IPOB leader to practice his faith, have his bath, change his clothes and eat properly.

In response, Nyako reiterated her earlier order for the DSS to allow Kanu to enjoy some comfort. She, however, reminded his counsel that a detention facility is not a five-star hotel.

“I don’t want to see him in these clothes again. This one is almost off-white. Also, make sure that you allow him to exercise,” Nyako added.

APC Announces Date For National Convention

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January 18, 2022

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Caretaker and Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, has announced the date for the party’s National Convention.

The Chairman of the CECPC and Governor of Yobe State announced the date on Monday in Abuja.

Buni spoke at the ongoing APC Progressive Women Conference holding in Abuja.

He gave the date of the National Convention as February 26, 2022.

He urged the women to come out massively and contest in the forthcoming “National Convention holding by 26th of February 2022.”

Nollywood Making Young Nigerians Go Into Money Rituals – Samklef

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January 18, 2022

Nigerian Music producer, Samklef has claimed that a lot of young Nigerians “are into ritual” because of what they see in Nollywood movies.

Samklef alleged that Nollywood promotes “fetish stuff in all their movies”.

The music producer further advised Nollywood to have better scripts, adding that everything is not “religion or juju”.

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His tweets read, “These Igbo Nollywood, English and Yoruba movies are the reason why a lot of young boys are doing rituals. They keep promoting fetish stuff in all their movies.

“Nigerian movies producer can do better. Everything must not be based on juju and religion.”

Recently, there have been reports of young men using human parts of women for money rituals.

Guns Should Be Legalised In Nigeria – Iyabo Ojo

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January 18, 2022

Reason I Can't Live With Paulo Okoye – Iyabo Ojo — Iyabo Ojo

Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has called for guns to be legalized in Nigeria to deal with child molesters.

The mother-of-two made this known while reacting to a video posted by comedienne, Princess, on her Instagram page.

Princess, whose foster daughter was allegedly sexually abused by Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha, shared a video of a four-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by her teacher.

Alongside the video, Princess wrote: “Abuse of minors have become the new trend in Nigeria and only a few people are speaking up. Even in the animal kingdom, it’s not this bad. Our society stigmatizes, even threatening victims and their parents, while the perpetrators like Baba Ijesha walk freely.

“Our children are being destroyed daily and most people see it as cruise.”

Reacting, Iyabo Ojo made it clear that anyone who messes with her children will be dealt with.

The mother of two wrote: “Can they just legalise guns because some demons need to be taken out as soon as possible.

“F**k with my kids and you’re so f**ked.”

Court Grants Mompha N200m Bail

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January 18, 2022