Zulum Asks FG to Follow Up on UAE’s Conviction of ‘Boko Haram Sponsor’

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaZulum Asks FG to Follow Up on UAE’s Conviction of ‘Boko Haram Sponsor’

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 11, 2020

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has expressed delight over the conviction of some Nigerians alleged to be sponsoring Boko Haram activities. The Governor urged the Federal Government to follow up on the investigation of the United Arab Eirates on the convicts. Zulum said this in a statement on Tuesday by his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau. The statement was titled, ‘Zulum hails UAE on ‘Boko Haram sponsors’, asks FG to deploy a multi-stakeholder team...

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Sam Adeyemi, Tuface, Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, 45 Others Sued Over #EndSARS Protests

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeopleSam Adeyemi, Tuface, Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, 45 Others Sued Over #EndSARS Protests

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 11, 2020

A Nigerian, Kenechukwu Okeke, has filed a criminal complaint before a Chief Magistrate’s court in Abuja against 50 Nigerians for their alleged roles in the #EndSARS protests that took place in Nigeria last month. Okeke alleged that during the riot that hijacked the protests, his properties were destroyed and the defendants who promoted the #EndSARS protests must be brought to justice. The list of the defendants included Musician Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, David Adeleke...

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Prominent US Lawmakers Urge Trump Not to Concede Defeat

NewsPoliticsUnited StatesProminent US Lawmakers Urge Trump Not to Concede Defeat

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 9, 2020

Some prominent Republicans in the United States Congress on has urged Donald Trump on Sunday to “fight hard” and not concede defeat to Joe Biden in the race for the White House. They added that the unfounded allegations of fraud by the President must be investigated. Some of them also told Trump that legal challenge must be allowed to play out before he takes the next action “We will work with Biden if he wins,...

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Former FCT Minister Urges FG to Focus on Good Governance Rather Than Social Media Regulation

NewsNigeriaFormer FCT Minister Urges FG to Focus on Good Governance Rather Than Social Media Regulation

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 9, 2020

A former minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT, Jeremiah Useni, has cautioned the Federal Government against its decision to regulate the Social Media in Nigerian, adding that those seeking for social media regulation must exercise restraints to avoid selfish reasons to cloud their judgement. The former Senator who represented the Plateau South in the National Assembly noted that those in authority should be more concerned with transforming governance to have positive impact on the...

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Strange Illness Storms Kogi, Two Persons Died and Many Hospitalized

HealthNewsWellnessStrange Illness Storms Kogi, Two Persons Died and Many Hospitalized

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 9, 2020

Two persons have been confirmed dead at a Fulani and Tiv farm settlement in Odo-Ere, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State due to unknown illness. The strange illness has also been reported to have affected many who were currently hospitalized, and are receiving treatment at some private hospitals and ECWA Hospital, Egbe. A director in the YWLGA, Mr. Reuben Oshagbemi, disclosed that the incident was first reported at a private clinic, saying that...

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Police Panel Says Many Policemen in Lagos are Still Missing, Unaccounted For

Law & JusticeNational SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Panel Says Many Policemen in Lagos are Still Missing, Unaccounted For

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 9, 2020

Following the pandemonium that followed the killings of unarmed protesters in Lagos by the Nigerian Army, the Inspector-General of Police Committee on EndSARS Protest Damage Assessment has said that many officers of the force are still unaccounted for and missing. The committee, which was in Lagos on Saturday to assess the extent of damage to police assets, said that the destruction level suffered by the police would affect the quality of policing and security in...

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Hisbah Destroys Over ₦200 Million Worth Beer in Kano State

BusinessNewsNigeriaHisbah Destroys Over ₦200 Million Worth Beer in Kano State

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 9, 2020

The Kano State Hisbah Board has destroyed 1,975,000 bottles of bear, which worth over ₦200 million. Beer had earlier been confiscated within the Kano state metropolis. Speaking during the destruction exercise at Kalebawa in Dawakin Tofa Local Government in the state, Governor Abdullah Ganduje said the consumption of alcohol and other intoxicants liable for the distortion of mental capability of a person is forbidden in Islam. In a statement issued and signed by the Chief...

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Obasanjo Congratulates Biden, Says VP-Elect Has Nigerian DNA

NewsNigeriaObasanjo Congratulates Biden, Says VP-Elect Has Nigerian DNA

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 8, 2020

The Nigerian former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has congratulated the President-elect of the United State, Joe Biden. While congratulating Biden, Obasanjo said Biden’s Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris, has Nigerian DNA, because her father is from Jamaica, where many slaves were taken to from Africa. Obasajo wrote, “I felicitate with Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris as the first female Vice-President of the US. We in Africa are proud of her success. The first African-American President of the...

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The Main Fascination of Democracy Is the Freedom of Choice – Buhari Tells Biden

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaUnited StatesThe Main Fascination of Democracy Is the Freedom of Choice – Buhari Tells Biden

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 8, 2020

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the United States President-elect, Joe Biden, for his victory at the US poll. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement made by the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday. Buhari added that Nigerian hope to have a greater relationship with the United States under Biden’s Presidency. He was quoted as saying, “Your election is a significant reminder that democracy is the...

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The Power of Love Should Matter More Than the Love of Power – Jonathan

NewsNigeriaPeopleThe Power of Love Should Matter More Than the Love of Power – Jonathan

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 7, 2020

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, said it is better to develop the power of love than develop love to gain power. The former President recommended this philosophy in a Facebook post on Friday. Jonathan was speaking directly to all leaders facing “challenging situation at the polls.” He said, “Nobody’s ambition is worth the blood of any citizen. It is better to gain honor at the cost of losing power than to gain power at the...

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