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UN peacekeepers killed in DR Congo’s helicopter crash

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At least eight United Nations peacekeepers were killed in a helicopter crash in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday.

UN spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, who confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, said no one survived the crash.

The chopper was suspected to have been shut down by the M23 rebel group.

Dujarric said: “With deep sadness we confirm that there are no survivors among the eight peacekeepers who were on board the helicopter that went missing and crashed earlier today in North Kivu.

“A search and rescue operation was undertaken and the bodies of the deceased peacekeepers have been brought to Goma.

They had been on a reconnaissance mission in the area of Tshanzu, south-east of Rutshuru – the scene of recent clashes between Congolese forces and M23.

“We convey our condolences to the governments and families of the six crew members from Pakistan and the two military staff from Russia and Serbia. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.”

In an earlier press conference, the spokesman said the Puma helicopter lost contact with UN Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and crashed in the restive North Kivu region.

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Governorship aspirant decries Benue killings, charges security agents to fish out perpetrators

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Benue State, Terver Akase, has condemned the recent killings by suspected herdsmen in communities across the state.

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen had on Tuesday killed several people at communities in Guma, Kwande and Gwer West Local Government Areas of the state.

Akase, who is a former Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, said in a statement issued by the Director of Media in his Campaign Organization, Nathaniel Nongu, that the killing of innocent people in coordinated attacks was a great distress to the government and other stakeholders in the state.

He expressed sadness at the incident and commiserated with families who lost their loved ones in the attack.

He said: “The killing of innocent citizens in coordinated attacks on the state remains a source of great distress.”

He charged security agencies to fish out the perpetrators and step up efforts at combating violence in the state.

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‘The North is under siege,’ ACF reacts to Kaduna train attack

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Wednesday condemned the terrorists’ attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train with over 900 people on board.

An unspecified number of people were killed on Monday night when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by the criminals in one of the train’s coaches went off and forced it to derail a few minutes into the trip.

In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Murtala Aliyu, the ACF described the frequent attacks by terrorists in the Northern region as unacceptable.

The group insisted that the frequency of the attacks had shown that the region is under a siege.

The statement read: “The ACF commiserate with the souls lost, sympathises with the wounded and prays for an end to such ugly menace, not only in Kaduna State, but all over the federation.

“The fact that both air and rail systems, out of Kaduna, have been compromised, it is to be expected that a sensitive government should protect the only route (Kaduna/Abuja highway).

The attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train is unacceptable, and the frequency of such attacks on our towns and villages, highways and now train tracks and airports are lamentable.

“The banditry and terrorism have excised the North and the major economic activities of North-East and the North-West with a new ploy to block Kaduna which is the main gateway to the Northern part of the country.

“One can, easily, recall how the lives and economy of the Borno, Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, and Kaduna (Birnin Gwari and Southern parts of Kaduna), were damaged, and now, taking their turn on the infrastructure.

“We call on northerners to remain positive and law-abiding, and not relent in their resilience and hope towards making lives better.

We also call on the Federal and State Governments to, as a matter of urgency, revisit their security architecture, with a view to protecting lives and property of Nigerians.

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VIDEO: Angry Nigerian fans destroying MKO Abiola Stadium after ‘Jollof derby’ ends in Ghana’s favour

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Angry Nigerian fans have set out to destroy properties at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja after the Super Eagles failed to reach the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The second leg of the playoff tie between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars ended 1-1 in Abuja, sending the visitors to the World Cup on away goals.

Ghana had held Nigeria to a goalless draw in the first leg of the encounter in Kumasi last Friday, piling pressure on the Super Eagles ahead of the return leg.

The 60,000 capacity Stadium was filled up and fans cheered the Eagles on till the end of the game, but the support swiftly turned into anger after the game ended.

The Nigerian government had mobilized support for the team by ordering all public offices in the Federal Capital Territory to close by 1:00p.m today (Tuesday) ahead of the game.

The Ministry of Sports in conjunction with the Nigeria Football Federation also provided around 20,000 free tickets for fans as well as free rides to and fro the Stadium.

The violence following the game could cost Nigeria a lot as the MKO Abiola Stadium had just been renovated with billions of Naira through private sponsorship after many years of neglect of the facility.

Nigerian football also stand to face disciplinary action from world football governing body, FIFA.

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Bandits reportedly attack another train station along Abuja-Kaduna route

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Bandits on Tuesday reportedly attacked Gidan train Station along the Abuja-Kaduna rail track.

The attack was the second along the same axis in 24 hours.

Armed bandits had on Monday bombed a train carrying 950 passengers and forced it to derail a few minutes into the trip.

Eyewitnesses claimed the terrorists may have planted Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on the tracks forcing the train heading to Abuja from Kaduna to a stop.

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday ordered an immediate security surveillance of every part of Nigeria in a bid to check the worsening insecurity in the country.

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Internet fraudster’s mother sentenced to five years in jail

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Justice M.S Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Benin City, on Tuesday sentenced one Debest Osarumwense, to five years imprisonment for aiding a criminal suspect.

The woman is the mother of a suspected internet fraudster, Endurance Osarumwense, who is on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) wanted list.

The commission arraigned Osarumwense on a one- count charge aiding and abetting a criminal suspect.

The commission accused the convict of aiding her son to receive the sum of N91.2million being proceeds of his criminal activities.

Following her arraignment, the defendant pleaded guilty to the charge.

In his response, the prosecution counsel, I. K.Agwai, urged the court to convict and sentence the defendent accordingly.

Justice Shuaibu sentenced Osarumwense to five years imprisonment or an option of N1 million fine.

She will also forfeit the balance in her bank account to the Federal Government.

Upon arraignment, the defendant pleaded guilty.

In view of her plea, the prosecution counsel, I. K.Agwai admonished the court to convict and sentence her accordingly.

Justice Shuaibu convicted and sentenced the defendant to five years imprisonment with option of N1 million fine. She is also to forfeit the balance in her bank account to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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Gunmen kill five in Plateau communities

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Gunmen on Monday night killed five persons during an attack on some communities in Iregwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Irigwe Development Association (IDA), Davidson Malison, who confirmed the attack to Ripples Nigeria on Tuesday evening, said three persons were also injured in the incident.

He added that the hoodlums destroyed vehicles and carted away some motorcycles from the communities.

Malison said: “The gunmen who were identified as herdsmen invaded and attacked the Nzhwerenvi, Kpara, Gero and Mararaban Tipper communities late on Monday night.

“It was an unprovoked attack as there have been no issues between the affected communities and the Fulani people.

They killed five of our people and seriously injured three others. They also destroyed some vehicles and made away with some motorcycles belonging to the indigenes.

“The attack was immediately reported to the police and the Operation Safe Haven while those injured were rushed to the hospital where they are currently receiving treatment.”

The spokesman for the state police command, ASP Ubah Ogaba, confirmed the attack.

He said the matter was reported to the police.

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Police kill three suspected kidnappers in Kwara

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Police operatives in Kwara have killed three suspected kidnappers in the state.

The spokesman for the state police command, Okasanmi Ajayi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, said the incident happened at Obbo Ile/Osi forest in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state.

The statement read: “Operatives of the Tactical Team of the Kwara Police Command in conjunction with the vigilance team and local hunters, were on the trail of the kidnappers who were abducting and in few cases killing their victims in Kwara South Senatorial District.

“One of the cases is the recent kidnapping and killing of a women leader in one of the political parties in the country and others in Obbo, Eruku and Isapa axis.

During the exchange of fire between the kidnappers and the joint teams of local hunters, vigilance, and police, three of the kidnappers were neutralised, while others escaped with gunshot injuries.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include one cut-to-size locally-made pistol, one locally-made gun, four cutlasses, a bunch of charms, two half-eaten roasted yams, one empty water bottle, and six expended cartridges.

“One of the neutralised kidnappers was identified as Dogo, who had been on the wanted list of the police for the killing of one Femi Afolayan for failure to pay ransom sometime in February 2022.”

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Rev. Father, 44 others abducted by bandits in Niger

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The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Very Rev. Father Leo Raphael Ozigi, the Parish Priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sarkin Pawa, in the Munya Local Government Area of the state, alongside 44 other villagers by bandits who raided the community on Sunday evening.

The police spokesman in the state. DSP Wasiu Abiodun, while briefing newsmen on the incident on Monday in Minna, the state capital, said the priest was abducted on his way to another community, Gwada, from Sarkin Pawa, when he ran into bandits operating on the Sarkin Pawa-Gwada road who whisked him away alongside the other villagers.

He however, assured that the police are already on a hunt for the bandits with a view to rescuing the abducted people.

Also confirming the incident, the Secretary of the Niger State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Pastor Raphael Opawoye, called for prayers for his safe return and those of the others abducted by the criminals.

The Very Rev (Dr) Leo Raphael Ozigi was kidnapped on Sunday on his way back to Gwada from Sarkin Pawa after the Sunday Service.

“We call on Christians in the state and Nigeria as a whole to pray for his safe return as well as others also kidnapped by the bandits,” he said.

The Secretary of the Munya Council, James Jagaba, who described the renewed banditry operations in local government as pathetic, said the bandits had been operating unchecked since Saturday with their activities turning the communities into disarray.

“The entire Munya Local Government is in disarray. The situation in the area is pathetic. There’s kidnap in all part of the local government.

“The bandits have been operating freely since Saturday with no one daring to challenge them,” he said.

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Army claims it killed 12 terrorists who attacked Kaduna airport

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The Nigerian Army has said that no fewer than 12 of the terrorists that attacked the Kaduna international airport on Saturday were killed in an air strike.

Brigadier-General and Garrison Commander of the Kaduna Division 1, Uriah Opuene, disclosed this during a briefing with journalists on Monday.

He also denounced reports making the rounds that the gunmen took over the airport.

He said: “People just took advantage of that to pass a message that bandits have attacked the airport.

What people don’t know is that there are several layers of security at the airport. This is the first layer and even this first layer was not breached, because from the moment of hearing that shot, our men got there immediately from the next layer of security.

By the time we would arrive, the bandits were already running away, so we instantly engaged them through the use of ground forces.

“We called for an air strike and a helicopter was deployed and from the air report, about 12 of the bandits were killed. As you can see from the distance, the insinuation that the terrorists took over the airport is not correct”, the commander added.

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Bandits kill 15 people in another Kaduna attack

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Fifteen people have been confirmed dead in a fresh attack by bandits who invaded the Hayin Kanwa village in the Yakawada ward of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Monday night.

Though the Kaduna State Police spokesman, DSP Mohammed Jalige could not be reached to confirm the incident, a resident, Obed Bobai, who spoke to Ripples Nigeria on Tuesday morning, said the attack was the third in the past two weeks.

“Our community, Hayin Kanwa in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State was again, attacked by heavily armed bandits on Monday night.

The bandits came into the community around 11pm and began shooting indiscriminately. In the process, they killed about 15 people while many others were injured as they tried to escape into the surrounding forest.

“The Monday attack would make it the third time our community would be attacked in the past two weeks and no one is coming to our aid,” Bobai said.

Another resident, Innocent David, described the situation as scary as the people have been living in fear, not knowing when the next attack will come.

“It is sad the way our communities in Giwa and other local councils in Kaduna South are being attacked almost every day.

“The killing and kidnapping of our people is getting out of hand and we just can’t help ourselves. It is as if the bandits want to drive us away from our ancestral homes.

“Every time these attacks happen, the government will release statements saying they are on top of the matter but they will not do anything to stop the bandits.

“The situation right now is terrible. Just yesterday night, (Monday)15 more people were killed by the bandits at Hayin Kanwa. They have been attacking Giwa since last week and we are in serious danger,” David lamented.

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Anambra govt kicks off tax drive, to recoup N513bn

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In adherence to the mandate of Governor Charles Soludo, the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) revealed it will commence enforcement of collection of all outstanding tax bills in the state from April 1.

This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Richard Madiebo, the new Chairman of AIRS, signed by Mrs Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige, Deputy Director/Head, Taxpayer Education and Enlightenment Team, in Awka.

Madiebo said that the enforcement would include social bills, including signages and waste management.

The immediate past Chairman of AIRS, Dr David Nzekwu, had disclosed that the state government had an outstanding bill of N513.9 billion payable by no fewer than 2.1 million taxpayers.

Nzekwu said this amount was captured in its database under the Anambra Social Service Identity (ANSSID) number.

We have generated a total collectible bill of N513.9 billion as of January 2022 against 2.1 million taxpayers in the state.

This means that if my successor can ensure payment of this bill by indebted individuals, and they begin to make payment, the government will have a lot of money,” the former chairman had said.

In his statement, Madiebo urged Anambra residents to check the ANSSID portal for their status in order to ensure the appropriate tax filings.

“The enforcement team from AIRS will be enforcing payment of taxes and levies, including Business Premises Permit, Waste Management (ASWAMA), Signage (ANSAA), and fire service compliance.

“Anambra residents are advised by this announcement to check their ANSSID status to confirm if they have paid.

“They can visit any commercial bank of their choice using their ANSSID number to pay, Madiebo said.

He advised payers not to leave the pay-point with evidence of payment alone, but to ensure confirmation that the money had dropped into Anambra Government’s account.

“Be a partner in the development that Gov. Charles Soludo is bringing to us, please, pay your tax,” the AIRS boss urged residents.

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Police arrests couple for alleged N52m fraud in Lagos

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Operatives of Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) ,Ikoyi, Lagos, have arrested one George Ewere and his wife for alleged N52 million fraud.

The spokesman for the PSFU, SP Eyitayo Johnson, said in a statement on Monday that the suspects were arrested for conspiracy, cyber fraud/business email compromise, criminal conversion and stealing.

He said the arrest of the couple followed a petition addressed to the Commissioner of Police, PSFU by a law firm, Athan Ogbulie & Co., alleging diversion of the sum through Inter-Bank wire transfer of the funds.

The statement read: “The suspect and members of the syndicate targeted and compromised the email accounts of businesses that frequently make wire payments and waited for the right time to substitute the original account that should receive the money.

According to the suspect, the hack which happened in February 2022 was achieved by spoofing on the victim company’s email account/website.

Which makes it possible to carry out slight variations to the legitimate email address of the company in order to fool the victim into thinking the fake accounts are authentic.

“Spear phishing emails were also sent to the company to gain access to company accounts, calendars and data.”

Johnson said some of the funds which were diverted into five different banks had been recovered.

“Some of money which was diverted into accounts belonging to the suspect, his wife and daughter has been recovered as exhibit.

“While effort is on to locate the rest of the funds and other members of the syndicate.

“Part of the money was also discovered to have been withdrawn via Point-of-Sale (POS)and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at different locations.

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No going back on eviction of traders at Apogbon under bridge – Sanwo-Olu

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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said on Monday there would be no going back on the eviction of traders under the Apogbon Bridge in Lagos Island.

Fire had last Wednesday razed several shops under the Apongbon section of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State.

Sanwo-Olu, who addressed traders during an inspection of the bridge, said it would be reckless on the part of the government to allow the traders to continue doing business under the structure.

The traders had earlier carried placards near the bridge and appealed to the government to withdraw the eviction notice.

The traders, who came together under the auspices of the Apongbon/Ebute-Ero Marketers’ Association, said they had occupied the place for 50 years.

However, the governor insisted that the government would not withdraw the seven days ultimatum given to the traders to vacate the bridge.

He said: “The level of destruction is extremely unfortunate. This is a clear testimony of how public assets should not be turned to. We are going to start excessive clearing of the place.

“To go back to how it is being done is to mean that we are just being reckless, it will make us completely irresponsible because we cannot assure the safety of the bridge.

”We cannot just allow all of that to happen. They are completely illegal. And there are things that we should not have around us and in a big city like this, it is not acceptable.”

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75 suspected ‘yahoo boys’ arrested in Owerri

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 75 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly called yahoo boys in separate sting operations in Owerri, Imo State.

The Abuja Zonal Command arrested 46 suspects today, March 28, 2022, for alleged involved in computer-related fraud at different locations in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

A statement made available to Ripples Nigeria by Wilson Uwujaren, on Monday, stated that the suspects who are mainly students and job seekers between the ages of 18 to 31 years were apprehended after superior intelligence was received on their nefarious activities. Upon their arrest, six cars, various phones and laptops of different makes were recovered from them.

In a related development, Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Commission on Friday, 25th March, 2022 arrested twenty-nine (29) suspected internet fraudsters, at several hideouts in Nekede Road and Owerri Axis of Imo State with alleged incriminating items found on seventeen of the suspects.

They were all arrested based on intelligence reports linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, impersonation, and possession of fraudulent documents, picker and bitcoin scam.

The suspects are Samuel Patrick, Brima Edegba, Kingsley Williams, Audu Emeka, David Godson, Alex James, Prince Akachukwu Nkemjika, Chidi Eze, Kizito Emenyonu, Wisdom Handsome Chibuenyim, Chibuike Mbonu, Christian Sorochi, Victory Oparanozie, Uche Alex, Kingsley Eke, Collins Williams and Charles Iwu.

Items recovered from them at the point of arrest, include foreign currencies, Toyota Avalon, 2 Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla 2004 Model, Lexus ES 350, Mercedes ML 350, Lexus RS 350, and Toyota Venza. Others are fifty-eight phones (58) of different brands, eight laptops, one driver’s licence and six ATM Cards.

Iwujaren added that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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15 people reportedly killed in Ogun cult clashes

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At least 15 persons have been reportedly killed during clashes by rival cult groups in Ogun State.

Eyewitnesses told journalists on Monday the problem started last week following the murder of a popular area boy known as “Tommy” at the Panseke bus stop in Abeokuta, the state capital.

Tommy, who was a member of Eiye Confraternity, was reportedly killed by members of the Aiye group.

Ripples Nigeria gathered that seven persons were killed in Abeokuta between Thursday and Saturday while eight others lost their lives in the Sagamu area of the state.

Students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic living around Panseke, Onikolobo, Oluwo, and Adigbe had since relocated to safer areas.

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Nigerians spent $39.66bn on studying abroad, healthcare —CBN report

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that Nigerians spent a total of $39.66 billion on foreign education and healthcare-related services between 2010 and 2020.

Out of this total $28.65 billion was specifically paid by Nigerian parents and guardians for their wards to study abroad, while $11.01bn was for healthcare-related services in foreign countries.

CBN disclosed this in its Balance of Payment report published on its website which was analysed in another report titled ‘A Simple and Factual Explanation of Nigeria’s Exchange Rate Dynamics”.

According to the report, the high cost of these services drastically increased the demand for foreign exchange in the country, which has put a strain on the value of the naira to the dollar.

The report which seeks to provide answers to questions on the continuous rise and fall of Nigeria’s exchange rate explained that the exchange rate of the naira was the price of the dominant foreign currency in the country – the US dollars.

It added that like the price of every other commodity, the price of the dollar in Nigeria is determined by the interplay of demand and supply of the foreign currency in the country’s market.

The report noted that an increase in demand for a commodity leads to a rise in the price of that commodity, adding that a similar result is replicated when a fall in supply occurs.

Using the same logic, the report explained that the depreciation or appreciation of Nigeria’s exchange rate or the naira is determined by the rise or fall of demand and supply.

On-demand, the report explained that factors such as the cost of foreign education, healthcare, and a large import bill had major impacts on the increase in the demand for foreign exchange in the country.

It added that the factors had also greatly contributed to the weakening of the naira.

According to the report, between 1998 and 2018, the number of Nigerians studying abroad quadrupled, from 15,000 to 96,702, a rise attributed to the spike in the cost of foreign education.

It added, “Today, a sizeable amount of the foreign exchange request Nigerian banks receive for school fees are for primary and secondary school education, some of which are for neighbouring African countries.”

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”Super Chickens” – John Dumelo mocks Nigeria over goalless draw with Ghana

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Ghanaian actor cum politician, John Dumelo, has mocked the Nigerian national men’s football over his failure to defeat Ghana in the 2022 world qualifiers match on Friday.

The match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana ended in a goalless draw in the first leg of their World Cup playoff in Kumasi.

Recall that before the match commenced, he had vowed to trek barefooted from Accra, Ghana to Lagos, Nigeria if the Nigerian team won.

Reacting moments after the game ended in a draw, Dumelo, in a post on his Instagram page mocked Nigeria’s team by rephrasing its nickname from Super Eagles to Super Chickens.

He stated that he was very confident in his believe that the Eguavoen-led team would not win the match.

“Dear super chickens, I was very confident you won’t win this game,” the actor wrote.

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Police Constable stabs two Bauchi youths to death

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Bauchi State Police Command on Friday confirmed the death of two youths who were members of the Yelwa Security Committee, they were stabbed and killed by a Police personnel on Thursday.

The Command in a press release on Friday, signed by the Command PPRO, SP Ahmed Wakili stated that, “On 24/03/2022 at about 2230hrs, a Patrol team attached to E’ Division while on visibility patrol around a black spot at Rafin zurfi, Yelwa, arrested PC Lukman Madaki with F/no. 519342, 29yrs of Toro Division attached to Sports Office, Bauchi State Police Command Headquarters”.

According to the PPRO, “The victims were rushed to ATBU Teaching Hospital Bauchi for treatment where Abdulmalik Mohammed and Sadiq were certified dead by a medical doctor, while Nazifi Mohammed the third victim is currently responding to treatment” .

The suspect has since been arrested and detained while investigation has commenced in earnest.

Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police, Umar Sanda has commiserated with the families of the deceased, and the people of Bauchi State over the unfortunate incident.

He has also ordered a full scale investigations into the matter and appeals for calm while urging members of the public not to take laws into their hands as the outcome of the investigation will be made public.

The Commissioner also enjoined citizens of the state to remain law abiding and to continue to assist the Command to fight crime in the state by promptly reporting any incident.

“Finally the CP once more, assures the public of his commitment in the fight against criminality in accordance to the law in the State”, he concluded.

In the meantime, youths from Yelwa besieged the Yelwa Police Division protesting the killing of two of them demanding that the erring Police personnel be handed over to them for jungle justice.

The youths in their hundreds blocked the Bauchi – Dass road burning tyres and throwing stones and other objects inside the Police station.

The Police had to use canisters of teargas to scare away hundreds of the youths.

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Lagos govt insists on COVID-19 protocols, warns on complacency

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Thursday warned Nigerians that the COVID-19 pandemic was not yet over.

Abayomi, who gave the warning at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce trade conference and exhibition in Lagos, noted that the pandemic was still something to be worried about.

He charged the citizens to always comply with the COVID-19 protocols put in place by the government.

The commissioner said: “COVID is not over, but the crisis is over. We should be in a position to understand the dynamics of this virus, how to manage it, and as a government, our role is to balance the public health response with maintaining the economy of the state and the nation.”

In his remark, the Managing-Director of First Cardiology Consultants, Adeyemi Johnson, recalled the effects of the COVID-19 on the global economy.

He said: “COVID-19 has destroyed our economy, especially the supply chain. Technology is the future. We are not moving anywhere without technology. The healthcare in Nigeria needs funding to be able to leverage technology strongly.”

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