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Post Date : December 24, 2020

44 Year Old Man Sentenced To 5 Years Imprisonment Over Kidnap Of 2 Year Old

A 4-year-old man, Adetoro David, was sentenced to five years imprisonment in Ogun on Thursday for abducting a two-year-old child. The Chief Magistrate of the Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court Mr O. I. Oke, sentenced David without an option of fine. Oke held that prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that David was guilty of the charges brought against him. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that David, whose residential address is unknown, faced a three-count charge of conspiracy, abduction and child stealing. He had pleaded not guilty on arraignment. The prosecutor, Insp. Grace Adebayo, had told the court that David and others at large committed the offences at Oju-Ore area of Ota. According to Adebayo, the child was abducted by David and the others when his mother sent him and his eldest brother on an errand. The prosecutor said that David and a woman told the toddler and his elder brother to come and meet them. “On arrival, they gave his brother money to go and buy biscuits; the two-year-old child was left with them,” the prosecutor said. Adebayo noted that the offences contravened Sections 28, 371(1) and 516 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun, 2006. (NAN)

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

UK, EU Negotiators Finally Agree Brexit Trade Deal

European and British negotiators finalised a post-Brexit trade deal on Thursday, officials from both sides said. “We have finally found an agreement,” the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said. “It was a long and winding road, but we have a good deal at the end of it,” she said. “The single market will be fair and remain so.” The announcement came after days of intense back and forth between von der Leyen and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. More to follow . . .

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa Centre for Disease Control

Another new variant of the novel coronavirus seems to have emerged in Nigeria, the head of Africa’s disease control body said on Thursday, cautioning more investigation was needed, Reuters reported. The news comes after Britain and South Africa both reported new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that appear to be more contagious, leading to new travel restrictions and turmoil in markets. “It’s a separate lineage from the UK and the South African lineages,” John Nkengasong, director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told an online news conference from Addis Ababa. The detection of the new variants in Nigeria and South Africa prompted an emergency meeting of the Africa CDC this week, Nkengasong said. The news comes as cases are surging in both Nigeria and South Africa. In the past week, Nigeria reported a 52 per cent increase in cases and South Africa a 40 per cent increase, Nkengasong said. He said there was no evidence the new variant was contributing to increased transmission in Nigeria, but cautioned the country does less genomic surveillance than Britain. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases in Nigeria will study more samples, Nkengasong said. “Give us some time … it’s still very early,” he said, in response to questions about the variant. Nigeria’s principal COVID-19 investigator has just released publicly the genomic sequences of the new variant, he added. Nigeria’s CDC did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Nkengasong’s remarks. “Over recent weeks, we’ve had a huge increase in number of samples to (the Nigerian CDC’s) reference lab,” the Nigeria CDC’s director general Chikwe Ihekweazu tweeted on Thursday. “This has led to an unusual delay with testing, but we’re working round the clock.” Africa has reported more than 2.5 million coronavirus cases, making up 3.3% of global cases, according to the Africa CDC. The new, faster-spreading variant that South Africa detected on Dec. 18 is now the predominant one there, Nkengasong said, although – as with the new variant in Britain – there is no evidence that it leads to a more severe disease.

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Negligence: Niger Assembly Removes Majority Leader

Members of the Niger State House of Assembly, on Thursday, removed its Majority Leader, Honorable Abba Bala Mohammed and his deputy, Honorable Binta Mamman, over the allegation of negligence of duty on their part. The lawmakers, however, reversed the removal of the deputy house leader, Mamman, since she is still in isolation having tested positive for COVID-19 recently. But the removal of the Majority Leader, who is representing Borgu Constituency in the House, stands as the Legislators did not back down. The lawmakers lamented that the majority leader abandoned plenary during the presentation of the 2021 budget estimate. The motion for the his removal was moved by the member representing Bida 1, Honorable Bako Kasim Alfa and seconded by the member representing Wushishi, Honorable Mohammed Lokogoma.

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Yuletide: IGP Orders 24-Hour Tight Security Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered 24-hour security arrangements and high visibility patrols in all the States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ahead of the Christmas and New Year Celebrations. The IGP gave the directives to all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police in charge of Zonal and State Commands nationwide to ensure a peaceful celebration. This was made known in a statement signed on Thursday, December 24 by the Force spokesperson, Frank Mba. The IGP equally directed the Strategic Officers to ensure deployment of intelligence and other operational assets of the Force particularly on major highways, airports, railway stations, recreational centres, motor – parks, places of worship, financial institutions, amongst others. They are also to ensure that personnel deployed are adequately supervised for the utmost professionalism in the discharge of their duties. He warned that acts bordering on indiscipline, extortion, and intimidation of travellers and other road users will not be condoned. The IGP also enjoined Nigerians to take precautionary measures to reduce exposure to security risks and the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic and adhere to the COVID-19 prevention regulations. He advised Nigerians to “avoid night travels, over-speeding, over-loading, stopping on lonely highways and unnecessary flaunting of personal details/wealth on social media.”

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Boko Haram: Military has restored stability in Borno, Yobe, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, said the successes of the Nigerian Military against Boko Haram insurgents in the North- Eastern States of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa have restored stability in the three states . He stated this on Thursday during the Induction Ceremony of MI – 171 Combat Helicopter And Commissioning Of Reactivated L -39ZA Aircraft by the Nigerian Air Force. Buhari, who joined the ceremony virtually from the Aso Villa in Abuja , praised the Air Force for its contribution in the fight against terrorists in the country. He said , “ It is on record that one of our key promises to the Nigerian people is the resolve to maintain and leading in confronting the Boko Haram insurgency as well as other forms of criminality that bedevil our country. The successes we have achieved so far have restored some level of stability not only in the Borno and Yobe States but also in Adamawa State . “ Consequently, I want to sincerely thank Nigerians for believing in us and for coming together as a nation irrespective of political , religious , and ethnic affiliations to bring this scourge to an end . ” The President also said today’ s induction brought to 23 the number of aircraft added to NAF fleet since his regime came on board in May 2015. He commended the Chief of Air Staff , Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar , for his job in office , while charging the airmen on good maintenance culture to ensure the newly inducted aircraft and others in the NAF fleet function optimally.

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Cross-over Services: Respect 12am to 4am curfew, Sanwo-Olu tells Lagosians

Lagos State Governor , Babajide Sanwo- Olu, has urged Lagosians to respect the 12am to 4am curfew imposed by the Federal Government as Crossover Services hold in various churches on December 31, 2020. He also urged religious leaders to ensure their followers observe the protocols put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the country battles the second wave of the pandemic. The governor made this known on Thursday while responding to questions from journalists at the State House in Marina , Lagos .

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Buhari: Nigeria’s security problems beyond simple options

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, said the security challenges currently confronting the nation were beyond “ the simplistic options being bandied around . ” Buhari said this in his Christmas message to Nigerians. The message which he personally signed was made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Femi Adesina . With the increasing cases of banditry, kidnapping and insurgency in parts of the country, groups and individuals have been calling on the President to sack the country’ s service chiefs among other suggestions. But Buhari , in his message , pleaded with Nigerians to give the military and other security agencies more time , cooperation, and support. The President said worthy values such as joy, peace , hope , love, goodwill , and imminent salvation, which Jesus ’ advent symbolises, were needed in the country at this time when the nation is confronted with diverse challenges like the rising spate of armed banditry , kidnappings , insurgency , economic recession and upsurge of COVID – 19 infections . He enjoined Nigerians to appropriate the hope that comes with Christmas and reinvest trust in his regime ’ s determination to restore peace , security, and prosperity to our country. Under his watch , Buhari promised that the Federal Government will continue to provide the needed support within available resources to members of the armed forces and security agencies as they confront threats to citizens. While commending the security agencies for their efforts so far , Buhari urged them to do more to checkmate increasing incidents of security threats especially in the northern parts of the country as well as the entire nation in varying degrees . He said their display of tact , camaraderie , and expertise that led to the recent return of abducted schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, would remain a milestone in the annals of the country. The President said , “ For me , providing security for all residents in the country remains an article of faith . It formed a vital segment of this administration’ s three -point agenda right from inception , and we must follow through with it. “ I cannot in good conscience shirk this cardinal responsibility to secure lives and property . I feel pained each time a breach of peace and security occurs in any part of the nation . I am even more distressed when our youths , especially school children , are the targets and victims of mindless and malevolent elements in society . “ As a parent, I share the emotional torture and agony parents and guardians go through whenever their children and wards fall into the cruel hands of these enemies of decency and good society . “ I plead with fellow compatriots to give our military and other security agencies more time , cooperation, and support by volunteering credible intelligence /information on activities of armed bandits , insurgents, and other criminal elements within their communities in order to put an end to this blight on our security landscape . “ To be sure, the problems are beyond the simplistic options being bandied around . We shall remain focused on following the complex, multi-dimensional route to reducing the incidents of insecurity to the barest minimum. “ Our people must be free to live and move without let or hindrance . This is crucial not only to enthroning an atmosphere of calm and social cohesion but for the economy to grow . ” The President asked Nigerians to use the Christmas period to renew their faith in the ability of his regime to make a lasting difference in the lives of the people. He added , “ Our social intervention measures and other economic policies are already yielding positive results even at modest rates . “ We shall deliberately target our youths so that they will not fall into the trap of unpatriotic elements to foment social disobedience leading to avoidable loss of lives and property . “ Let me reiterate that while the right to peaceful association and protest is guaranteed under our laws , this administration will not fold its arms and watch protests however well – intended , degenerate into wanton killings of law enforcement and other security personnel as well as the destruction of private and national assets. “ It is gladdening to note that the various schemes and components of the Economic Sustainability Plan are being implemented faithfully to support micro- small businesses. I am particularly delighted that artisans , small -time transporters , traders , and farmers are the main beneficiaries as we continue to provide safety nets to the most vulnerable members of our society as well as business owners to mitigate the harsh economic environment occasioned by COVID – 19. “ In spite of dwindling national revenue worsened by the pandemic, we will do all that is required to fully implement the 2021 Budget of Economic Recovery and Resilience . We are optimistic that all things being equal , we should be able to exit recession at the shortest possible time . ” Buhai said there were indications that Nigeria is already experiencing a second wave of COVID -19 infection . As Nigerians celebrate Christmas with families and friends , he urged them to adhere strictly to the non -pharmaceutical prevention guidelines of regular hand -washing, wearing masks , and social /physical distancing with a view to mitigating the spread of this devastating virus . “ While national and state institutions are trying their best , we must take individual responsibility and resist the strong temptation of compliance -fatigue by following the recommended protocols put in place by the Presidential Task Force on COVID -19 and beat the ravaging pandemic . “ I have absolute confidence in the spirit of resilience of our people to do the needful and remain vigilant even as this festive season witnesses increased travels and celebrations . “ Staying alive to enjoy future festivals should be

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Report: Kankara boys contradict FG, say ransom was paid for their release

Testimonies from some of the abducted Kankara boys have revealed that ransom was paid before they were freed, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. This is contrary to the claim by the federal government that no ransom was paid to free the 334 kidnapped students. WSJ, in a report on Wednesday, quoted three of the 344 boys interviewed as saying that the kidnappers told them a ransom had been paid for their release. It also quoted someone who was familiar with talks between the kidnappers and the government as saying a sizable sum was paid in three batches for the boys’ freedom. The students were kidnapped from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina state, by suspected bandits on December 11, 2020. After their release on December 17, 2020, Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, said the rescue operation was facilitated by repentant bandits. Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, also said the state was able to secure the release of the abducted schoolboys through the help of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and repentant bandits. WSJ reports that one of the boys were forced to eat raw potatoes and bitter kalgo leaves to survive. “They threatened to release only 30 of us when the N30 million initial ransom was paid,” the report quoted 16-year-old Yinusa Idris to have said. “They even took 30 of us away on motorcycles ready to release.” It also quoted Imran Yakubu, a 17-year-old who was also abducted, as saying that the kidnappers told them “One million naira must be paid per each student…or we will recruit or kill you”. Narrating the ordeal, WSJ wrote: “There were more than 100 armed men in the school courtyard. They were shining bright flashlights and streaming into the pastel-coloured buildings”. “The gunmen, some on foot, others on motorcycles, ordered the boys to walk in a long column, hitting anyone who walked too slowly with a whip or rifle butt. “At one point, when the guards were looking at the sky, two students close to the back of the convoy tried to slip away. The hostages were all told to halt so they could watch their classmates being punished. “The older one’s hands were tied to a tree and he was beaten. Water was poured on his body in the early morning so that he could feel the freezing cold.” While narrating the role of the military in the rescue operation, the defence ministry said the troops closed in on the abductors from four different fronts.

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Post Date : December 24, 2020

Sanwo-Olu, Lalong recover from COVID-19

Lagos State Governor , Babajide Sanwo- Olu, has recovered from COVID -19, his Chief Press Secretary , Gboyega Akosile , announced on Thursday. “ Governor of Lagos State , Mr . Babajide Sanwo -Olu tests negative to COVID – 19. Now out of isolation , ” Akosile tweeted with a video that showed the governor stepping out to address a press at the State House in Marina . The state health commissioner , Akin Abayomi, had announced on December 12 that the governor tested positive for the novel coronavirus . Other governors who had tested positive for the virus and recovered include the Ekiti State Governor , Kayode Fayemi; Ondo State Governor , Rotimi Akeredolu; Bauchi State Governor , Bala Mohammed; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State , amongst others . Lagos , which is one of the epicentres of coronavirus management in Nigeria , has recorded over 26, 000 infections and more than 200 associated deaths since the outbreak of the virus in the country. The state government recently returned COVID – 19 protocols at religious centres and also banned a number of social places from holding gatherings as the country battled the second wave of the pandemic . Lalong also recovers from COVID-19 Barely one week after testing positive for COVID – 19, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has recovered from the virus . The spokesman for the Governor , Dr Macham Makut , confirmed his recovery in a statement in Jos on Thursday. Makut said , “ The governor is now free of the disease after his latest test returned negative . The Governor ’ s negative status was communicated to him on Wednesday night . ” He said Lalong, who had been isolated since December 17, 2020, after testing negative for the virus appreciated God for healing him of the disease . He also thanked the people of Plateau State , his friends and associates all over the country for praying for him While calling on the citizens of Plateau State to take the pandemic very seriously by observing all protocols for prevention of infection and transmission, Makut quoted the Governor as saying “ having contacted the virus and undergone treatment myself , I wish to reiterate that COVID – 19 is not a death sentence as early detection helps to address it and reduce chances of death. “ We should not stigmatise anyone who tests positive or is suspected of having the disease . Rather , such people should serve as motivation for others to voluntarily test in order to improve the safety of all . ”

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