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Visa Ban: Buhari blasts Atiku for calling his government inefficient

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President Muhammadu Buhari has described as deliberate misinformation the assertion of PDP presidential candidate in the 2019 election, Alh. Atiku Abubakar that United States extended their visa ban to Nigeria due to lack of the government’s respect for Human rights.

The president in a tweet by his Special Adviser on New Media, Lauretta Onochie posted: “FACTS AND FICTION
It is utterly disgraceful that a former VP of Nigeria and the 2019 Presidential candidate of @OfficialPDPNig, @atiku, would deliberately, misinform and mislead Nigerians.
“What sort of a leader disrespects his people in this way?
He should apologise to Nigerians”.

Lauretta Onochie Tweet

Atiku had also in a tweet pleaded with the US President, Donald Trump to reconsider his visa ban policy on Nigerians should not be punished for inefficiencies of the government.

The current Nigerian administration may have its deficiencies and deep faults, but the Nigeria people ought not to be punished for their inefficiencies” his tweet partly read.

SAD!! Catholic Seminarian, Nnadi Michael Kidnapped Found Dead

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The last of the four seminarians recently kidnapped from Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kaduna, has been found dead.

He is identified as Brother Nnadi Michael.

Recall that the other three were released on Friday.

The four Seminarians were kidnapped from the Seminary premises in Kakau, along Kaduna-Abuja express way on the 8th January, 2020 by gun bearing kidnappers.

The Seminary Registrar, Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Joel Usman disclosed the discovery of the seminarian’s corpse Saturday night.

According to the Registrar, called on the church to continue to pray for NIgeria, saying the country is in great distress.

According to him, “This is to inform all our friends and well wishers that the remaining abducted Seminarian has been found dead.

“Thank you very much for your prayerful support. Let us keep praying for Nigeria in Great Distress.

“Please let us remain faithful in the Risen Lord. May the soul of our Brother Nnadi Michael and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace with the Lord. Amen.” He said.

How Two Secondary School Students Sold Their Colleague For #50k To Ritualists

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Two secondary school students of Odo-Obara high school located along Obafemi Awolowo way Epe are now cooling off in police custody following conspiracy to sell their female colleague to suspected ritualists in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.

ABN TV gathered that the duo had boarded a vehicle from their school on Friday, after the close of school to Ijebu-Ode along with the unsuspecting female victim.

After allegedly carrying out the illicit transaction, the duo boarded the same vehicle that took them to Epe, raising the suspicion of the driver.

He was said to have demanded the whereabout of the third person. The suspects in response told him they left her behind where she was enjoying herself.

After a shorter time, they both started sharing money, a development that further raised the apprehension of the driver.

Our correspondent gathered that he drove them to Oke-Oyinbo police station for further interrogation.

They confessed to have sold their colleague at the sum of #50,000.

Further investigation revealed that before the police team could locate the spot where the transaction took place, the victim had already been killed by suspected ritualists.

How Two Secondary School Students Sold Their Colleague For #50k To Ritualists

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Two secondary school students of Odo-Obara high school located along Obafemi Awolowo way Epe are now cooling off in police custody following conspiracy to sell their female colleague to suspected ritualists in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.

ABN TV gathered that the duo had boarded a vehicle from their school on Friday, after the close of school to Ijebu-Ode along with the unsuspecting female victim.

After allegedly carrying out the illicit transaction, the duo boarded the same vehicle that took them to Epe, raising the suspicion of the driver.

He was said to have demanded the whereabout of the third person. The suspects in response told him they left her behind where she was enjoying herself.

After a shorter time, they both started sharing money, a development that further raised the apprehension of the driver.

Our correspondent gathered that he drove them to Oke-Oyinbo police station for further interrogation.

They confessed to have sold their colleague at the sum of #50,000.

Further investigation revealed that before the police team could locate the spot where the transaction took place, the victim had already been killed by suspected ritualists.

Man Dies In Popular Hotel In Anambra During S£x With Widow

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The Police have confirmed that a man yet to be identified has allegedly died in a hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State, during a sex romp with a widow.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident in a statement.

According to findings, the man checked in with a lady at about 5pm on Thursday, but not quite 30 minutes later, he started shouting for help, holding his chest.

He said the management of the hotel reported the incident at the Central Police Station, Onitsha.

Mohammed said,” He was a middle-aged man and allegedly took a lady whose identity has yet been known to the hotel. After about 35 minutes, the manager heard someone shouting for help and holding his chest.

“The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention but certified dead by a doctor on duty. The scene was visited by police detectives attached to CPS Onitsha and photograph of the victim obtained.

“No mark of violence was on the deceased’s body. The corpse has been deposited at the Boromeo hospital for autopsy while investigation is ongoing to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.”

Travel Ban: ‘Don’t Punish Nigerians For The Failure Of Buhari’ – Atiku Begs Trump

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Former Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, posted a couple of tweets in reaction to the travel ban against Nigeria, expressing sadness and stating reasons why he believed the US should reconsider its decision against Nigeria

Atiku said, I received with sadness the policy of the government of the United States of America to place Nigeria on its travel ban list.

While I understand the reasons given by the Trump administration (the failure of the Muhammadu Buhari led administration to share information and to address issues of terrorism), the ban does not take into account the pro-American sentiments of the Nigerian public and the solidarity previous Nigerian administrations have had with the United States.

I urge the government of President Donald Trump to consider the history of US-Nigerian relationships.

Nigeria was one of the few African nations that joined the US-led coalition during Operation Desert Storm between 1990-1991 when the United States championed the liberation of Kuwait.

The Trump administration may also consider the pivotal role Nigeria, in partnership with the US, played in bringing peace to Liberia, an American sphere of influence, that now enjoys democracy because Nigerian blood and money paved the way for peace in that nation.

Nigeria has also consistently voted in support of the United States and her allies at the UN and other multilateral world bodies. This is even as we are perhaps the biggest trading partner that the United States has in Africa, even where we had alternatives.

Nigerians love the United States and have been a major force for the positive development of that great nation: 77% of all Black doctors in the United States are Nigerians,” Atiku added.

Nigerians are also the most educated immigrant community in America bar none.

Surely, the US stands to benefit if it allows open borders with a country like Nigeria that is able to provide skilled, hardworking and dedicated personnel in two-way traffic.

The current Nigerian administration may have its deficiencies and deep faults, but the Nigerian people ought not to be punished for their inefficiencies.

Once again, I call on President Donald Trump to consider adopting measures that individually target those in government who have failed in their duties, rather than target the entire Nigerian population.

APC Chieftain’s House Allegedly Bombed Over Defection Crises In Edo

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The crisis rocking the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), took a dangerous dimension on Saturday, when the private residence of a chieftain of the party, Chief Francis Inegbeneki, was bombed in Benin City.

It was learnt that the attackers struck at about 3 am with two hand grenades which resulted in serious damage to his building and a motor vehicle parked in the compound located‎ in the Government Reservation Area of Benin, off Ihama.

No one was hurt in the attack, as the news was broken to APC faithful at a rally hosted by Chief Inegbeneki at Opoji, to receive PDP defectors from ‎the five local government areas of Esan Central Senatorial district of the state.

Reacting to the attack, Chief Inegbeneki, who was not at home at the time of the incident, said: “I got that information with a rude shock.

“Frankly, I am short of words, it must have been politically motivated. After this successful political rally, I am going to Benin to assess the damage.

Wondering why politics should be taken “this far”, Inegbeneki recalled that only recently the state governor, Godwin Obaseki has been‎ threatening to deal with those opposed to him.

‎He warned that “For those drumming music of war they should be prepared to dance to the music”.

Chief Inegbeneki told journalists he suspected the governor and his deputy over the attack on his house and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue the people from the hands of Obaseki and his deputy, adding “Edo is under siege”.

‎He said that politics is about lobbying and urged Obaseki to lobby APC members instead of using force.

Averted Fuel Tanker Fire: Ebem Ohafia Belongs To God – HRM Ukoha

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The people of Ebem Ohafia, Ohafia local government area of Abia have declared Friday, 31st January, 2020 thanksgiving in appreciation to God from saving them from what would have been the most destructive and disastrous catastrophe in the history of the people, ABN TV reports.

This is contained in a statement signed by the kpoke 1 of Ekeluogo Ebem Autonomous Community and Paramount Ruler of Ebem, Ohafía Ancient Kingdom, HRH Ezie Ukoha Kalu Ukoha. JP.

The community is holding this thanksgiving over averted fuel tanker fire late last year.

“Today (Friday Nkwo),31st January, 2020, the core of the entire good people of Ebem Ohafia community, and all her well-wishers, solemnly and in humble Worship, give thanks to HIM alone, THE ALMIGHTY FATHER OF ALL, for innumerable reasons, but, most especially for miraculously saving Ebem and all her people from what could have been the most destructive and disastrous catastrophe in the history of Ebem resulting from the crashing of a fully loaded petrol tank from its head truck at the Udy King Fuel filling station at Prof Eni Njoku Road, Ebem Ohafia, on Thursday, 9th January, 2020” the release read in part.

The Royal father also added, “Although that part of the road became a sea of petrol, but because Ebem belongs to HIM, THE ALMIGHTY FATHER, and not to the minions of the Darkness, HIS invisible, OMINISCIENT and OMNIPOTENT HANDS miraculously shielded Ebem from the disaster.

“In consequence of the above, Ebem has dedicated this day solely for a heartfelt Thanksgiving to HIM ALONE WHOSE command,” Peace be still”, once more prevented the then looming dark clouds over Ebem”.

While declaring that Ohafia belongs to God, he insisted that his people will not take God’s love for granted.

“All the doubters have now believed that Ebem Oharia belongs to HIM, OUR CREATOR

“In order not to be seen to take HIS LOVE, GRACE AND PROTECTION for granted, HRH Ezle Ukoha Kalu Ukoha JP, today admonish all Umu Ebem to turn all lives into a life of Thanksgiving by renewing our whole lifestyle through ennobling our Words, THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS. One day is very much less than enough to thank HIM.

“Let us adhere to the admonition in Matthew 3:16.

“Let your LIGHT so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER which is in heaven And as everyone glorifies HIM, as a result of our good work, our real Thanksgiving may Surely rise to HIS footsteps like a hymn of praise,

“I wish all A HAPPY Thanksgiving. Please, celebrate wisely especially with your purity of thought. May we all experience a wonderfully fulfilling and rewarding year ahead.

“Thank you immensely for listening and for participating effectively,” the release said.

Ebem Ohafia Set To Hold Annual Thanksgiving, Says God Turned Fuel To Water For Their Sake (Photos+Video)

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The people of Ebem Ohafia, Ohiafia local government area of Abia state have fixed the 30th of January every year as a thanksgiving day for all sons and daughters of the community globally.

This decision was reached on Friday after the community held a thanksgiving service in appreciation to God for saving them from a petrol tanker fire they said was miraculously averted on January 9, 2020.

Speaking with ABN TV at the event, the Aba chapter chairman of Ebem Christian Organization, Evangelist Ogboso Kalu said he sees the averted inferno as a miracle in the community.

Evangelist Kalu who is one of the organizers of the thanksgiving service said the story would have been different if the fallen fuel tanker that spilled its content had caught up with inferno. “Instead of the fuel to catch fire as always the case, God turned it into the water” he added.

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Also speaking, Elder Mrs. Elizabeth Ukpai, the leader of Inyeme Ibem home and abroad said the decision to have thanksgiving annually is to express thanks to God for delivering the people from the averted January 9 averted inferno.

She appealed to all women of Ibem to ensure they participate in the annual thanksgiving.
The President General, Ebem Ohafia Development Union in a chat with our correspondent said it was a grace of God that no life or property was lost following the petrol spillage in the community.

While expressing dissatisfaction with the growing insecurity in the community, he said there is collaboration with the police to ensure that all criminal elements in the area are identified and dealt with according to the law.
He called on those perpetrating crimes in the community to turn a new leaf or vacate the area.

A petrol tanker belonging to Udy King Filling station had on Thursday, January 9 2020 fell along Prof. Eni Njoku Road, Ebem Ohafia spilling its content, a development that is usually followed by a fire outbreak.

This was however not the case here as no incident of fire that would have caused casualties was not recorded.

Some senior INEC staff card-carrying PDP members – Uzodinma (VIDEO)

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The Imo State governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has alleged that some senior staff of the electoral umpire, INEC are members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Uzodinma who was recently declared the winner of the 2019 governorship election in Imo State by the Supreme Court also alleged that once elections are not in favour of the PDP, the INEC staff upturn them.

He reiterated that his votes which were supposed to be included in form EC8B were not included, leaving the space blank, a development that prompted him to seek judicial intervention.

Uzodinma, a former member of the Senate stated that his votes in 388 polling units were neither canceled by the INEC nor included in his votes.

According to him, the Police were issued a subpoena to present the result available to them, which he explained tallied with what APC agents at various polling units had, leading to the final decision of the Supreme Court.

He said the Appeal Court agreed with their arguments but later changed their minds for undisclosed reasons.

The Supreme Court had in January sacked the PDP candidate in the Imo governorship election in 2019, Emeka Ihedioha, declaring the APC candidate, Sen. Hope Uzodinma the winner.

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