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BREAKING: Protesting workers lock minister of works, David Umahi in his office

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Protesting workers in the Ministry of Works have locked the minister, Dave Umahi, inside his office on Thursday morning.

The workers, who accused Umahi of highhandedness, adding that the minister prevented workers who were late to work from gaining access to the ministry.

The union members comprising the Housing and Works Ministry decided to lock up the ministry.

The workers also blocked entry and exit into the building thereby preventing the minister from leaving the office premises.

They also claimed that Umahi “stopped engineers and directors from doing their work, and has been breaking public service rules since his appointment, by bringing in consultants to run the affairs of the ministry”

A union official, Williams Kudi, told AIT that the minister has refused to grant them an audience to express their concerns.

The minister and his aides could not be reached as at the time of writing this report.

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BREAKING: Tribunal sacks Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, Declares Election Inconclusive

by Folarin Kehinde
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The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna has sacked Governor Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to report, tribunal, on Thursday, declared the 2023 governorship election in the state inconclusive

The verdict was announced via Zoom after the judges shunned the physical hall.

The petition was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru.

In a split decision with a 2:1 ratio, the tribunal instructed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a supplementary election within 90 days in 7 wards across 4 Local Government Areas.

More to follow…

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JUST IN: FG declares Monday October 2 public holiday

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Federal Government has declared Monday October 2 as a public holiday in commemoration of the 63rd independence celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the government.

He congratulated all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion.

He assured Nigerians of government’s continued commitment to tackling challenges facing the country.

“It is today a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated,”the Minister said in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade.

The Minister said that government is making efforts to confront the numerous challenges with all the might available until respite comes the way of the country.

Tunji-Ojo reiterated that the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of Nations and the greatness ahead of the country is achievable if we all work together in unity.

He said the nation’s warm welcoming spirit and love as well as its unbounded human capital and the richness of the land makes Nigeria unarguably the leading black Nation in the World.

The Minister maintained Nigeria would remain Africa’s pride and beacon of hope for the Renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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‘Create Mentorship, Support Platform for Political Legacy’ NYII tells FG, Political Elites

by Folarin Kehinde
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The President, National Youths Inclusive Initiatives, (NYII) Fasasi Sodiq has call on the federal government and political elites to create platform for mentorship and support for Nigerian youths who are actively involved in politics which will serve as legacy that will outlive them politically.

Fasasi while speaking in a recent interview with LEADING REPORTERS lamented that there is neither support system nor platform from government to support politically active youths in the country which will encourage youth participation in politics and save them from the clutches of old political elites.

“There is no support system from the government, There should be a platform where young people can acquire knowledge, Finance to run for Political Position and be the best they can be in their country.

“The Government also need to create a level playing ground that will enable young people to participate,contest and lead political office without fear of intimidation from the Old Elite’s.”

Fasasi explained that governance inclusivity to the youths should never be neglected because despite their numbers they’re still at the receiving ends of any ills in the country hence political correctness can only be perfected when young people actively engage in politics.

He added that the first step in making sure the enabling environment the youth seek become evident is to first use political participation to make changes.

“When some set of good young people participate and actively get involved. The hope that the enabling environment that will give a better livelihood and support system for young people shall come to Past”.

Fasasi revealed that NYII upcoming project, YouthNomics conference will enable youth talk about the economic effects of participating in politics and also how to use their strength to seize political power without depending on ‘Cabals’.

He further encouraged young people to locate any political party , serve, work and position themselves to be known and recognized in the party for future leadership role as they can’t do anything politically without actively belonging to a political party.

National Youths Inclusive Initiatives is founded out of the passion to promote Youth Inclusion in politics and also to encourage young people to be actively engage in Politics.

The organization aim to build a sustainable society where everyone mostly young people can be part of political changes and Leadership of our dear country with believe that the problem of this country is leadership, so we believe In using this initiative to spot young people for a better and sustainable society.

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Mohbad: Naira Marley gives conditions to turn himself in for investigation

by Folarin Kehinde
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Nigerian rapper, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has said he would turn himself in to be investigated over allegations linking him to the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad if the security agencies can guarantee his safety.

LEADING REPORTERS recalls that there have been calls for Naira Marley to be investigated over Mohbad’s death for allegedly sponsoring hoodlums to bully and threaten the late singer after he exited his record label, Marlian Music controversially in 2022.

Speaking in an interview with Reno Omokri on Wednesday night, Naira Marley said he was ready to submit himself for investigations on the condition that his safety is guaranteed.

He said he has been out of the country since August 31, 2023, and only found out about Mohbad’s death on social media.

He said, “I was out of Nigeria from the 31st of August. I’ve been with my family up till date. I haven’t been to Nigeria [since then] that’s one.

“Two, He [Mohbad] has left Marlian Music since… I don’t know the particular date but since 2022, he has left Marlian Music. We’ve not stopped him from dropping music or anything. He has been working with one PR [firm] or something like that ever since.

“So, when I heard about his death, it was shocking to me. I was out of the country as well. So, I have to find out what was wrong with him just as much as everybody is trying to find out. So, I’m just finding out what was wrong with him online. I’m seeing all the lies too. But we’ve to focus on the fact that: who was he with? How did he die?

“If you’re blaming me, how did I kill him? I have nothing to do with his death or whatsoever. I was so hurt when I heard that. I’ve nothing whatsoever to do with his death.”

Naira Marley added: “I am willing to return to Nigeria to answer questions if the police can guarantee my safety.

“I don’t belong to any cult. I don’t know what a cult is. I have been running away from all these people. I’m actually anti-cult.”

The police have launched an investigation into Mohbad’s demise.

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said he has also invited the Department of State Services to join the investigation.

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BREAKING: Wike sacks heads of 21 FCT agencies, companies [FULL LIST]

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate sack of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies under him.

This was contained in a statement by his director of press, Anthony Ogunleye, on Wednesday, September 27.

Wike ordered the affected appointees to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior officers in rank.

Those affected are:

  1. Group MD/CEO, Abuja investment Company Ltd
  2. CEO/MD, Abuja Markets Management Ltd
  3. MD/CEO, Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company
  4. CEO/MD, Abuja Property Development Company
  5. CEO/MD Abuja Technology Village Free Trade Zone Company
  6. CEO/MD Abuja Film Village International
  7. CEO/MD Powernoth AICL Equipment Leasing Company Ltd

8.MD Abuja Broadcasting Corporation

  1. MD, Abuja Enterprise Agency
  2. GM, FCT Water Board
  3. DG, FCT Emergency Management Agency
  4. Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Healthcare Board
  5. Director General, Hospital Management Board
  6. Director, Abuja Environmental Protection Board
  7. Director, FCT Scholarship Board
  8. Director FCT Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board
  9. Director, Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board
  10. Coordinator, Abuja Infrastructure Investment Center
  11. Director, FCT Health Insurance Scheme
  12. Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department
  13. Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council

“They are to hand over the affairs of their offices to the most senior officers in rank. Appointments into the offices will be made in due course,” the statement added.

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Niger Governor to youths: I will arrest you and your parents if you protest over IBB varsity

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Niger state governor, Umar Mohammed Bago, has dared youths who are planning to protest over the decision of the government to site the IBB University Teaching Hospital in Minna, to go ahead.

The governor said that anybody who holds such a protest would be arrested alongside their parents.

He dished gave the warning when he paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Lapai, His Royal Highness, Umar Bago III in his palace over the death of his brother.

It would be recalled that the state government has handed over the Shiroro Hotel in Minna to contractors for its conversion into the IBB University Teaching Hospital.

The governor who spoke in Hausa said: “There are some people in this city, I heard them talking about staging a protest because we took the university teaching hospital to Minna. May God help them to do so.

“If they do, they will know who is Bago. Not only will I arrest them but I will also arrest their parents.”

He said several university teaching hospitals across the country are usually sited away from the main campus of the University, adding that there is no need for anyone to raise dust about it unless it is for mischievous reasons.

He said that the IBB University would be the first institution to offer medicine among the federal and state owned institutions in Niger state.

The governor further assured the Emir that the state government would provide portable drinking water to Lapai, Agaie, and Katcha local government areas of the state to address the agelong scarcity of water in these areas.

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Police arrest man with 890 stolen phones, 9 ATM cards in Kano

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

THE Kano state police command has arrested one Ibrahim Adamu of Sallari Quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State and recovered 106 stolen mobile phones, N115,940.00 and other items.

Other alleged stolen items recovered are 890 mobile phones, nine laptop computers, nine ATM cards and other accessories.

According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relation Office ( PPRO)SP Haruna Kiyawa and made available to journalists on Tuesday disclosed that the suspect has confessed to the crime

He stated that “The Police Command was following up on a public outcry received from the coordinators of Dansulaika GSM Market, Farm Center, Kano that on 24/08/2023 at about 2000hrs unknown person (s) broke into 11 shops through the roof ceilings and stole away the following items:

“Some Mobile Phones, Desktop and Laptop Computers some sales Money, ATM cards and other accessories, while the team of detectives conducted the discreet investigation with a view to arrest the perpetrator(s) and recover the properties stolen.

He however hinted that “A sustained intelligences led operation was launched that led to the arrest of one Ibrahim Adamu, ’m’, of Sallari Quarters, Tarauni LGA, Kano.’

SP Kiyawa further disclosed that the suspect confessed to the Police that he singlehandedly committed the offence and led them to the recovery of the 106 Mobile Phones, Nine Laptops Computers, sales money of the sum of N115,940:00, nine ATM cards, and other accessories

Further investigation led to the arrest of the following Persons who helped him to hide the Stolen Mobile Phones including other accessories:

They are: Musa Muhammad Shafi’u, ‘m’ 25 years old, Nusairu Nasiru, ‘m’ 22 years old, and Usman Muhammad, ‘m’ 25 years old, all of Dukawuya Quarters, Kano. Consequent to an in-depth investigation, a total of 890 Mobile Phones were recovered from them.

The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the ongoing the PPRO said.

The PPRO in the statement said that the Commissioner of Police while appreciating the good People of the State for their understanding, support and cooperation, also advice shop owners to be mindful of whom they entrust with their business and further reiterates that the Police Command will continue to be committed to safeguarding life and property of all the inhabitants in the State.

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Video of FCT minister Nyesom Wike cooking Inspected by Femi Gbajabiamila trends on social media

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A video featuring the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, showcasing his culinary skills while being inspected by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has taken the internet by storm.

The video, which has gone viral on various social media platforms, showcases a unique and light-hearted interaction between two prominent figures in Nigerian politics.

The video, which emerged today, captures Wike’s cooking, focusing on his culinary prowess.

Gbajabiamila can be seen observing the cooking process with keen interest.

The video showcases a jovial atmosphere, with both individuals sharing smiles and light-hearted banter during the cooking session.

Wike, dressed in a simple polo, was seen adding what looked like tomato paste to the meal being prepared.

A voice at the background was heard telling the FCT minister: ”Excellency, you humbled me, sir o.”

While the man recording said: ”We will scatter the internet today.”

Social media users have flooded platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook with reactions and comments about the video.

Recall that in 2020, while as a governor, Wike was seen in a video cooking okra soup.

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Bride, groom, over 100 others die at wedding party in events hall

by Folarin Kehinde
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More than 100 people, including the bride and groom were killed and 150 injured in a fire at a wedding party that left rescuers searching the charred skeleton of a building for survivors into the early hours of Wednesday.

The tragedy happened in Hamdaniya district in Iraq’s Nineveh province.

Nineveh Deputy Governor Hassan al-Allaq said that 113 people had been confirmed dead.

State media also put the death toll at over 100, with 150 people injured.

The bride and groom before the deadly fire
The fire ripped through a large events hall in the north-eastern region after fireworks were lit during the celebration, local civil defence said, according to state media.

“We saw the fire pulsating, coming out of the hall. Those who managed got out and those who didn’t got stuck. Even those who made their way out were broken,” said Imad Yohana, a 34-year-old who escaped the inferno.

Video from a Reuters correspondent at the site showed firefighters clambering over the charred wreckage of the building, shining lights over smouldering ruins.

Preliminary information indicated that the building was made of highly flammable construction materials, contributing to its rapid collapse, state media said.

Ambulances and medical crews were dispatched to the site by federal Iraqi authorities and Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, according to official statements.

Eyewitnesses at the site said the building caught fire at around 10:45 p.m. local time (1945 GMT) and that hundreds of people were in attendance at the time of the incident.

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