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Post Date : September 16, 2020

Nigeria needs more loans for roads, rail, power – Buhari

President Muhammad Buhari on Tuesday, justified the nation ’ s debt profile, saying his administration needed to borrow to fund critical infrastructure like roads, rail , and power . According to a statement titled “ President Buhari justifies borrowing to fund infrastructure, ” by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity , Garba Shehu , the President spoke at a virtual meeting he had with members of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council from the Presidential Vila , Abuja . Buhari spoke at a time stakeholders are expressing concerns over the nation ’ s rising debt profile and accusing the government of mortgaging the country’ s future . But the President said his regime needed to take loans to address the deficit in the nation ’ s infrastructure. He said it was only by doing so that the county could be attractive to investors . “ We have so many challenges with infrastructure. “ We just have to take loans to do roads, rail , and power , so that investors will find us attractive and come here to put their money, ’’ Shehu quoted the President as saying after listening to a presentation by PEAC chaired by Prof Ayo Salami. Buhari was also said to have regretted that failure to provide infrastructure for effective transportation deprived the country of its well- deserved status as the West African hub for air cargo transportation and trans- shipment of goods . On the economy, the President noted the challenges posed by the “ collapse of the oil market” and the decision of the government to abide by the reduced oil production quota allocated by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. He said , “ We have to accept that decision ; otherwise they ( Middle – East producers) can flood the market and make the product unviable . “ So we have cooperated with what we get. With oil , we are in a difficult situation . The politics of oil is that the less you produce, the less you earn. ” Shehu said Salami had , earlier in his presentation , highlighted the council ’ s recommendations on poverty reduction and stimulation of non -debt investment inflows, as promised at their last meeting . The statement added , “ The council recommended steps for the effective implementation of government ’ s plan to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty , as well as measures to curb poverty disparity in Nigeria . “ The council promised to set out a full policy paper that would, in the first instance , stop more Nigerians from falling into poverty and thereafter , further plans on reducing the poverty headcount in the country . “ The PEAC also outlined a number of measures aimed at aggressively increasing the country’ s non- debt investment inflow, including measures to improve investor perception of the country and the proposed establishment of a $5bn – $10 bn investment and growth fund to invest in . “ The PEAC used the opportunity of the meeting to express support and solidarity with the administration on its recent policies. “ It listed the implementation of reforms encapsulated in the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 recently signed into law, the reforms in the energy sector, bringing electricity and fuel prices in line with the market, and the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to merge the exchange rate of the naira versus other foreign currencies. ”

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Post Date : September 16, 2020

Protest in Osogbo over killing of youth

There was panic in Osogbo Tuesday evening as youths armed with sticks protested the alleged death of one of them . They attacked people in some parts of the town during the protest. The protesters dumped a corpse believed to be that of the deceased in front of Osun Government House , Oke Fia , and vandalised a motorcycle . Also , the protesters , who were mostly youths, also targeted security operatives and attacked bystanders around Oke Fia , Alekuwodo , and Ilobu road. A vehicle belonging to the Joint Task Force was also vandalised around Alekuwodo Area by the protesters , while traffic wardens met on duty were beaten up. An unconfirmed report has it that a vehicle belonging to the JTF had chased a Toyota Corolla car with four occupants along East bypass , Osogbo which led to an accident around 5:10pm in the evening. One of the passengers was said to have died on the spot, while others sustained serious injury . An eyewitness , who preferred not to be named, told The PUNCH that while trying to escape from the JTF vehicle, the driver of the car veered off the road and hit an electric pole. When contacted for reaction , Special Adviser on Security to Osun State Governor , Abiodun Ige, said she did not have the details yet

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Post Date : September 16, 2020

Revealed: APC Candidate For Imo Bye-election, Ibezim, In Certificate Scandal

Frank Ibezim, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the October 31 senatorial bye-election in Imo North, is embroiled in a certificate scandal, SaharaReporters has gathered. Ibezim, who hails from the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, is a long-time friend and aide to Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba. It was gathered that the former Commissioner for Agriculture was earlier disqualified by the screening committee of the APC for failing to submit originals of his educational qualification certificates and properly certified true copies for citing. Despite his disqualification, SaharaReporters learnt that the state governor, Hope Uzodima, and junior Education Minister insisted on Ibezim as candidate of the party. It was gathered that Uzodinma and Nwajiuba claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari asked them to give the ticket to Ibezim despite not cleared to participate in the APC’s primary. “I think this just goes to say how the wills and electoral choices of the masses are being subverted by powers that be. It is apparent the Presidency and the governor is complicit in subverting the will of the people. Imagine what their plans will be regarding the Edo elections for instance,” a source told SaharaReporters. The source accused Nwajiuba of sponsoring Ibezim with public funds. Apart from not presenting his certificate, SaharaReporters gathered that the statutory age declaration deposed by one Emmanuel lbezim, presented by the APC senatorial candidate to the screening committee, was not signed by the declarant, which rendered the document invalid. Ibezim also submitted another affidavit stating the loss of his academic qualification certificates, which was not signed by the deponent and also rendered the document invalid. SaharaReporters further gathered that the said unsigned affidavit did not have a police extract in support to show that he reported to the law enforcement agency. He was said to have also submitted the photocopies of his academic certificates he claimed were missing including WAEC, university degree and NYSC certificates .

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Post Date : September 16, 2020

Bandits Kill Traditional Leader, One Other, Abduct Many In Katsina

A 35 year-old man identified as Ashiru Aliyu was killed by gunmen in the early hours of Monday at Daulai Village under Safana Local Government Area of Katsina state. According to Katsina Post, many women were abducted by the gunmen, who also rustled some domestic animals and looted foodstuff during the attack. The gunmen were said to have arrived at the village at about 1:00am and started shooting sporadically. They were said to have killed the victim in the process. Also, the suspected bandits killed the traditional title holder of Sarkin Tauri of Dandume town and kidnapped four other people including married women. The incident happened around 2:00am on September 14, according to the newspaper. One of the residents said the gunmen were about 30 in number. It was also learnt that some of the villagers had to escape into the bush and nearby communities to avoid being attacked.

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Post Date : September 15, 2020

Apple bundles TV, music, news and more in services push

Apple said Tuesday it is putting TV, music, news and more in a subscription bundle as it increases its push into services tied to its iPhone “ecosystem.” An Apple One bundle to be available later this year will start at $15 monthly and include a freshly launched fitness service tied to Apple Watch. The Silicon Valley titan made no mention of a keenly anticipated iPhone 5G considered vital to the company’s fortunes, with analysts expecting that debut next month, due to disruption in production caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The subscription bundle highlights Apple’s efforts to put more emphasis on digital content and services amid a sluggish global smartphone market. The $15 Apple One bundle includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, the Apple Arcade game service and iCloud storage. A $20 family plan can be shared by up to six people. An upgraded $30 bundle adds Apple Fitness+, Apple News+ and additional cloud storage. “With Apple One, you can access the best of Apple entertainment across all your favorite devices with one simple subscription,” said Apple senior vice president of internet software and services Eddy Cue. The Fitness+ service introduced by Apple is tied to its smartwatch line-up, which was enhanced with a Watch SE at $279, a price lower than that of its flagship watches. Apple also unveiled its Series 6 smartwatch, starting at $399, and added new features including monitoring sleep and blood oxygen levels as well as detecting when wearers are washing their hands. “Hand washing detective recognizes the motion and sound when washing your hands and encourages you to continue for the recommended 20 seconds,” Apple chief executive Tim Cook said during a presentation streamed from the company’s spaceship campus in Silicon Valley. Apple touched on the roles its smartwatch, iPad and digital services could play in working or learning remotely and staying healthy as the pandemic continues to disrupt people’s lives. Apple Watch also serves as an anchor to the tech giant’s mobile software, since it syncs with the iPhone. “The key part for Apple is to keep the base of iPhone users and sell them a ton of accessories like AirPods and get services,” said analyst Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights and Strategy. 5G future? – Apple also announced its eighth-generation iPad with its A12 Bionic chip starting at $329, and a more powerful iPad Air from $499, powered by the A14 Bionic chip. “While the focus for the street remains the iPhone 12 5G supercycle set to kick off in early October, the launch of the next generation Apple Watch, iPad Air, and services bundle are key ingredients in Cupertino’s recipe for success,” Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said of the Apple announcements. 5G networks are touted as promising an exponential leap in the amount and speed of wireless data, enabling advances in self-driving vehicles, virtual reality, connected health and more as sensors and servers communicate instantly. Apple “absolutely needs” a 5G version of its iPhone, according to Techsponential lead analyst Avi Greengart. “Not for the US, but for China where 5G is driving purchase decisions,” Greengart said. Apple rivals have already introduced 5G models, and China is far ahead of the US when it comes to the new generation networks. New generation 5G networks have also taken shape in South Korea and in parts of Europe. AFP

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Post Date : September 15, 2020

One dead as gunmen kidnap ex-U.S. soldier in Ekiti

One person was killed at Ijan Ekiti, in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State, as kidnappers abducted a retired US military officer, Jide Ijadare, and one other person. Mr Ijadare, a native of Ijan Ekiti, was kidnapped at his palm oil-producing factory located along Ijan-Ise Ekiti road. A witness disclosed that the gunmen, who invaded the factory, were seven in number. He explained that an employee at the factory was shot by the assailants as they made frantic efforts to take away Mr Ijadare and his unnamed companion. “They came into the factory with guns and started shooting sporadically,” the witness, who asked not to be named, said. “They shot one of the staff of the factory and killed him. “They, thereafter, dragged Major Ijadare and the other staff into the car and zoomed off.” The Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident, adding that one person died in the process. “We can confirm to you that a retired US soldier was kidnapped around 2:00pm today(Tuesday) and one other,” said Mr Abutu. “One person was also killed during the attack at a factory in Ijan Ekiti where the two persons were kidnapped. “The police commissioner has drafted policemen to the place and we are combing the bushes where they escaped into. “The police is working with local hunters to work with us and ensure that these kidnappers are arrested and prosecuted.” The kidnap of Mr Ijadare is coming one day after gunmen, also in Ekiti State, murdered David Jejelowo, a director in the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission. Mr Jejelowo was reportedly killed at his residence located at Umesi street, Igirigiri area of Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Mr Abutu also confirmed that the gunmen stormed Mr Jejelowo’s residence around 1:00 a.m. on Monday and shot him dead within his bedroom. He said the police have not been able to ascertain the intention of the assailants. He, however, assured that investigation would reveal those behind the act and their intentions with the aim of bringing them to justice.

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Post Date : September 15, 2020

Kidnappers kill DSS operative after N5m ransom in Katsina

A 33-year – old operative of the Department of State Services , Sadiq Bindawa , has been murdered by suspected kidnappers in Katsina State . The kidnappers reportedly collected N 5 million ransom from his friends and relatives before killing him . According to sources , Bindawa’ s corpse was discovered at Kurfi town on Sunday morning . Bindawa, who worked at the Abuja office of the DSS , was said to be in Katsina over the weekend. His kidnappers were said to have trailed him to his house located behind the Federal Secretariat Complex , Dandagoro area , Katsina around 10. 30 p. m on Saturday. Eyewitnesses revealed that the kidnappers first attacked the private security guards at the entrance of the building before whisking Bindawa off to an unknown place . It was further learnt that the kidnappers later got across to his family and friends through his phone and demanded a ransom of N 13million. One of the sources revealed , “ We went to Kurfi on Sunday hoping to pick him as directed but we saw only his corpse with parts of the body riddled with bullets. We reported the incident at the Batagarawa Police Station. ” The spokesman for the Katsina State Police Command, Gambo Isah, referred enquiry on the incident to the DSS . He said , “ Please , go to the DSS office for any clarification you want to make . They are security agents like the police and they have their public relations unit . ” Security operatives at the Katsina headquarters of the DSS denied entry to the office of the director , insisting visits are strictly on appointment . Meanwhile, Bindawa ’ s remains have been buried in Katsina.

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Post Date : September 15, 2020

We Rescued 3 Kidnapped Road Safety Officials -Police

Three of the abducted Federal Road Safety (FRSC) officials who were kidnapped on Monday in Nasarawa State have been rescued by security personnel. The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe disclosed this to the Channels Television in an exclusive interview on Tuesday. The police boss said the rescue efforts were carried out in collaboration with the military. Intensified efforts are also in place to rescue the remaining seven officials still in captivity. “The police in tandem with the military personnel pursued the bandits. There was a lot of exchange of fire, because of this, some of the bandits ran in different directions. “Three of the personal have been rescued. They are with the police so we are now on an operation to rescue the rest of the seven personnel,” Longe said. He urged members of the public with vital information that can assist in rescuing the abductees not to hesitate in helping the police. Meanwhile, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commiserated with the FRSC over the demise of two of their officers. The two officers were killed on Monday following an attack at Udege junction, along Mararaban-Udege between Adoka in the state. The governor extended his condolence during a security council meeting at the council chambers of the Government House in Lafia, the state capital. Sule charged security personnel in the state to sustain the tempo of the recently recorded successes in the fight against insecurity in the state and the North Central region. The meeting with the governor had all the state security heads, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders in attendance.

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Post Date : September 15, 2020

Court Jails Man For ATM Fraud In Kaduna.

Justice Mohammed Tukur Muazu Aliyu of the Kaduna State High Court, on Monday, September 14, 2020 sentenced Adamu Aliyu to six months imprisonment, for fraudulently transferring N40, 000 to himself, from the account of an unsuspecting Automated Teller Machine, (ATM) user, under the false pretence of aiding the victim to effect a transfer. The convict was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna zonal office on one-count charge of theft to which he pleaded guilty. His plea prompted prosecution counsel, Jamilu Musa to ask the court to convict and sentence him accordingly. The six months prison sentence is without an option of fine. Trouble began for Aliyu when the Kaduna zonal office of the Commission received a petition from one Isiaku Abdullahi, who alleged that he went to an ATM point in Kakuri, Kaduna State on July 30, 2020, to make a transfer to his brother, where he met the convict who offered to assist him in making the transfer using his ATM card. According to Abdullahi, he gave the convict his ATM card, revealed his password to him and gave him his brother’s account number to help him make the transfer to him. Not long, he received a debit alert showing that the convict had transferred N40,000 to himself, prompting him to make his way into the banking hall to lay a complaint, where he incidentally met the convict again and raised the alarm that caused bank officials to cause his arrest and subsequent prosecution by the EFCC.

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Post Date : September 15, 2020

Robbery: Police release Abiola’s children, staff

Charge four to court The Command thereafter charged to Magistrate Court 1, Ogba, four other suspects for conspiracy, burglary, stealings and others related offences. The internal staff are the Personal Assistant, Gardener and Laundryman. Recall That Nine Persons Including The Two Sons of the late Presidential candidate have been in Police custody after some gunmen had on Wednesday, September 2, invaded the residence of the late businessman in Ikeja, Lagos, and reportedly carted away from some valuables. The Police commenced investigations and arrested the suspects. In the process, the two children of the late business mogul filed a N100m suit against the Police in Lagos over their arrest and detention. However, the first daughter of late Chief Abiola, Honourable Lola Abiola-Edewor on Tuesday signed an undertaken with the Police seek the release on bail of her two brothers and their internal staff. As at 3.30 pm on Tuesday, she was sighted within the Nigeria Police premises trying to perfect the release documentation. As at the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer SP Muyiwa Adejobi said he could not comment on the development as it is still a subject of litigation. He said he will update the press at due time.

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