22-year-old man poured petrol on slain Lekki engineer, police reveal
The Lagos State Police Command on Monday revealed the identity of a 22-year-old who allegedly doused a sound engineer, David Imoh, with petrol as he was lynched in the Lekki area of the state. David was allegedly beaten and set ablaze by motorcyclists in the Admiralty area of Lekki in Lagos on May 12, 2022. All six suspects were paraded before the press by the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, psc on May 20, 2022. A seventh suspect, Usman Abubakar, aged 22 (not the mastermind), who literally poured petrol on the victim, was eventually arrested the next day. This brings the total number of arrested suspects to seven.
Source:Punch
May 23, 2022 17:08 UTC
LP emerges ‘3rd Force’ mega party for 2023 elections | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
National Consultative Front (NCFront), umbrella body of the ‘3 Force’ Movement and Political Alternatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has adopted the Labour Party (LP) as its mega party for ‘3rd Force’ stakeholders and allies for the 2023 elections. The group, in a statement, yesterday, said the adoption followed the new rapprochement between the leadership of the Labour Movement and the hierarchy of the Labour Party. It added that the formal endorsement comes on the heels of the recent successful meetings and activities of the separate political commissions of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) with their allies like the Femi Falana, who led The Political Alternative Movement (TPAM) in the civil society, towards repositioning the LP as the People’s Alternative Platform for rescuing Nigeria ahead of the 2023 general elections. The statement reads: “With the adoption of Labour Party as our 3rd Force Mega Party penultimate week, the NCFront has since commenced the fusion of its structures of over 20 million members and supporters nationwide into the Labour Party. “Therefore, with the novel synergy between the Labour Party and the NCFront, the convening platform of the 3rd Force Movement, which is also today the largest political mass movement in the country, Nigerians can rest assured that the glorious future we all desire for our dear country, is now achievable by 2023, especially with the brewing implosion hovering over the ruling cartel of APC and PDP, which will soon burst into unpreventable disintegration after their party primaries.”The group added that an inclusive Consensus Technical Committee to screen presidential aspirants and other candidates of ‘3rd Force’ allied parties towards the adoption of a single line of candidates across all 2023 elections, will be set up next month (June) after the conclusion of all party primaries.”
Source:The Guardian
May 23, 2022 10:22 UTC
Osinbajo meets Kaduna APC delegates behind closed doors
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday met privately with 69 All Progressives Congress delegates from the Kaduna State. The Vice President is also one of the presidential aspirants under the platform of APC for the 2023 presidential election. Speaking with journalists shortly after meeting with the delegates, Osinbajo said he had a good interaction with the delegates. “We talked about a wide range of issues, including economy, security, education and health care,” he said. NAN reports that no further details were given after the meeting, which lasted more than two hours.
Source:Punch
May 23, 2022 08:59 UTC
‘Why Nigeria must collaborate with Israel on STI’
Indication of interest by the Federal Government to strengthen the existing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Israel may create leeway for economic development and provide sustainable solutions to youth unemployment in Nigeria. “While Nigeria may not be considered to be small or isolated, Nigerian youths can be characterised as ambitious, enthusiastic, energetic and promising,” Osakwe said.
Source:The Guardian
May 23, 2022 08:45 UTC
Lagos to prosecute developer of collapsed building
The Lagos State Government has vowed to prosecute the missing developer, identified as Fumble, who was said to be in charge of the three-storey building that collapsed and killed four labourers on Alayaki Lane, Freeman Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. That building was not approved, they asked the builders to stop building but they refused to stop and started building at night and weekends. Emergency responders including the National Emergency Management Agency; Lagos State Emergency Management Agency; Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services; men of the Nigerian Police Force, officials of the Nigeria Red Cross, among others, stormed the scene to commence rescue operation. The collapsed building under construction was located within a compound and it was a frame structure as at the time of the unfortunate collapse. In a follow-up reaction, Farinloye said, “The building was bequeathed to the family members and some awarded it to a developer who was converting the bungalow building into a three-storey building before it collapsed.
Source:Punch
May 23, 2022 04:13 UTC
Primary: APC aspirant seeks disqualification of Ondo Rep
An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Akoko North-West/Akoko North-East Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Ibrahim Sikiru, has called on the party’s leadership to disqualify Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo from contesting at the forthcoming primary of the party, for being an incumbent lawmaker and aspirant. A copy of the petition was made available to our correspondent on Sunday. “This principle should be applied and resolved against the aspirant in the spirit of equity, fair play and justice in the party and the country. We want to explore internal mechanism of the party first before resorting to litigation as the last resort on the matter.”Copyright PUNCH. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Source:Punch
May 23, 2022 04:06 UTC
Blasphemy: Nothing must happen to Kukah, Kaduna CAN warns
Christians in their hundreds on Sunday gathered at the Evangelical Church of Winning All, Sabon-Tasha, Kaduna, to intercede for the country. The event was organised by the Kaduna chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria. According to him, the killing of Deborah was unacceptable because the country is being governed by the law. Consequently, the cleric called on the government to protect the life and property of Bishop Kukah as well as other Nigerians. “When we learnt that a Catholic church was attacked in Sokoto.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2022 23:45 UTC
Gov. Soludo confirms beheading of Anambra lawmaker, stakes N10m reward | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has condemned the killing and beheading of Mr Okechukwu Okoye, a member of the state House of Assembly and Director of his campaign organisation, Mr Cyril Chiegboka. Okoye, representing Aguata 1 State Constituency and Chiegboka, were abducted on May 15 by yet to be identified persons. Soludo expressed sadness over the gruesome deaths and vowed to ensure that the perpetrators were brought to book. ” But they can never cow down Isuofia Community and Anambra State. “Anambra will win against the forces of darkness, I urge Anambra people to brace up for the all out war against the criminals”.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2022 19:00 UTC
Police neutralise 10 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers in Delta
…Recover AK47 rifles, ammunitionTen suspected kidnappers cum armed robbers have been neutralised by officers of the Delta State Police Command in a sting operation carried out at their hideouts around the Kwale area of the state on Saturday night. PUNCH Metro gathered that the sting operation was effected by combined teams of the State Anti-kidnapping/Cybercrime Squad, Dragon patrol teams, Rapid Response Squad operatives and Anti-cult Volunteers from Agbor, Ekwoma, Igbodo, Ibusa, Abavo, and Kwale respectively. However, due to the superior firepower of the police, 10 of the suspected kidnappers cum armed robbers were successfully neutralised, while others escaped with gunshot injuries. Five AK 47 rifles, six magazines and 117 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition were recovered from the criminals. The CP stated that the Command would not relent in its effort towards arresting and ensuring that the fleeing hoodlums were brought to book.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2022 15:31 UTC
Basketball ban: FIBA threatens sanctions against Nigeria
World basketball body FIBA has warned Nigeria faces sanctions following the country’s decision to withdraw from international competitions for two years. FIBA stated this in a letter addressed to factional Nigeria Basketba Federation president Musa Ahmadu-Kida signed by Jaime Lamboy, Head of Legal, FIBA and dated May 18, 2022. ), had given approval, with immediate effect, to withdraw Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for two years, following lingering leadership rift in the NBBF. “As you already are aware, Nigeria is due to participate in the following FIBA competitions in the upcoming months: FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup Qualifiers (FBWC23 Qualifiers) FIBA 2022 Women’s Basketball World Cup (FWBWC22)“As you are aware, any withdrawal of Nigeria from the abovementioned competitions will trigger potential disciplinary sanctions as per the FIBA Internal Regulations. Furthermore, if the absence of Nigeria from international competitions for the next two years materialises, the consequences may spread out well past such a two-year period.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2022 13:46 UTC
Research is an investment in the wellbeing of humankind: appraising the Nigerian research landscape | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
What efforts are being made to encourage partnerships and support sustainable research linkages among local and international universities, research institutes, government and industry? Challenges facing collaborative research in NigeriaWhile pondering the above questions, some fundamental issues unique to the Nigerian research landscape deserve attention. At this level of turnout, it is safe to assume that research universities are doing a good job reinforcing research, innovation, and research uptake. At Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, research is conducted in several fields of technology through individual Faculties and University research centers of excellence. These entities provide initial resources, such as internal research funding, research faculty, graduate students, facilities and equipment, as well as equitable management of resources.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2022 10:15 UTC
Deborah’s killers must be brought to justice — Christian group | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The group wants perpetrators to be brought to book. In a statement signed by its National President, Mrs. Eberechukwu Ijeoma Ubesie and National Secretary, Rev. Olumide Toluwase, in Ibadan, the group “decried the meanness, barbarism and monstrous impunity” exhibited by Deborah’s killers. Dr. Olufikayo Kunle Oyelade have called on governments, at all levels, to expedite action to ensure that the perpetrators are appropriately brought to justice in accordance with the laws of Nigeria. It continued: “Deborah’s case shows how deep we have gone in not properly securing the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2022 03:54 UTC
Customs relaunches VIN Valuation System for imported vehicles
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has relaunched the Vehicle Identity No (VIN) automotive valuation system, assuring that the system has been reviewed for the benefit of stakeholders. Acting President, Association of Nigerian Licensed Clearing Agents (ANLCA), Kayode Farinto urged agents to ensure transparency and comply strictly with the trade procedures. He said the rise in the value of PAAR is not professional, as it gives the stakeholders the mind of circumventing the process.
Source:The Guardian
May 22, 2022 03:06 UTC
Anambra gunmen kidnap farmer, shoot only son
Gunmen have abducted a farmer, Chukwujekwu Uzozie, in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A family source said Uzozie was taken to an unknown destination and no contact has been made by his abductors. It was gathered that Uzozie was a Special Adviser to a former chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Council. According to the source, members of St Andrew’s Church Umuoham where the victim worships have organised special prayers for his release and quick recovery of his only son. The state police spokesman, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident and said that a manhunt had been launched for the abductors.
Source:Punch
May 22, 2022 00:58 UTC
Suspected herders kill five in renewed attack in Benue | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Suspected herders have killed no fewer than five people in Guma local council of Benue State. “The Fulani herders invaded Tse Alashi, Kaambe community in Guma local council around 1:00 pm today (Friday). Confirming the report, Chairman of Guma local council, Caleb Aba, said the suspected herders stormed the community in the afternoon. Some Fulani herders invaded a community called Tse Alashi and killed three people who were working on their farms. The people were on their farms working when the herders surrounded them and killed them,” he said in a telephone interview.
Source:The Guardian
May 21, 2022 16:26 UTC