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Saturday, 22 June 2019 05:45

Almost 2,000 Nigerians remain trapped in Russia after World Cup - Report

Human traffickers under the guise of 2018 World Cup recruited Nigerian women for jobs in Russia and later exploited them for sex work, United States 2019 Trafficking in Persons report has said. The report, published by US Department of State on Thursday and obtained by our correspondent, noted that 1,863 Nigerians remained in Russia without travel documents. The 2018 World Cup held in Russia between June 14 and July 15. The 2019 TIP report, which presented a country-by-country situation report on human trafficking, said the Nigerian government failed to convict complicit government officials despite reports of officials committing a variety…

Saturday, 22 June 2019 05:44

Trump halts U.S. strike on Iran over possible casualties

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he called off a planned military strike against Iran because it would have been a disproportionate response to Tehran’s downing of an unmanned U.S. surveillance drone, adding that more sanctions have been imposed. “We were cocked & loaded to retaliate last night on 3 different sites when I asked, how many will die,” Trump wrote in a series of morning tweets. “150 people, sir, was the answer from a General. “10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone. I am in no hurry.” Trump said…

Friday, 21 June 2019 05:41

FG to ban Almajiri, others

Federal Government is set to ban the Almajiri system, as part of long term plans to solve security challenges in the country. Almajiri is a system of Islamic education practiced in northern Nigeria and derived from an Arabic word, rendered “al-Muhajirun,” in English transliteration, meaning ‘a person who leaves his home in search of Islamic knowledge.’ The Almajiri ban is to ensure that no child is deprived of basic education in Nigeria. Briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the inaugural National Economic Council (NEC) meeting of 2019-2023, chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday,…

Friday, 21 June 2019 05:40

Govs yet to reach consensus on state police - NGF

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Mr Kayode Fayemi, said governors were yet to reach a consensus on state and local government police. The delay, he said, arose from the varying financial muscles of the states. But he said state executives would make their stand on the issue known soon. The NGF chairman and governor of Ekiti State, who spoke at the end of the governors inaugural meeting on Wednesday night ahead of National Economic Council (NEC) inaugural meeting, said while some governors have endorsed the idea, others were opposed to it. Fayemi at the end of an expanded security…

Friday, 21 June 2019 05:39

Buhari appoints new NNPC GMD, seven COOs

Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, named the new Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), will assumed office from July 7 when the current holder of the post, Mr Maikanki Baru retires. He was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari along with seven new Chief Operating Officers. The COOs will replace seven group executive directors who will retire along with Baru. NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, announced the appointments in a statement yesterday in Abuja. Kyari, a geologist, was Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division of NNPC. He is also Nigeria’s National Representative to…

Friday, 21 June 2019 05:38

We‘ll resist Fulani vigilantes in Igboland - Ohanaeze

To combat insecurity, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has called for establishment of Fulani Youth Vigilante body in South-East to complement those in their host communities’ and other constituted security apparatus in the zone. The cattle breeders made the request just as South-East governors told them that nobody in the zone was against cattle rearing but that it was paramount for everyone to understand that there are rules of engagement in every relationship, including that of herders and farmers. President-General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo,Mr John Nwodo said the group would resist Fulani vigilantes in…

Friday, 21 June 2019 05:37

Trump summons security team, calls Iran attack ‘big mistake’

President Donald Trump declared Thursday that “Iran made a very big mistake” by shooting down a U.S. surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz and gathered top national security officials at the White House to discuss options. Asked earlier in the day about a U.S. response to the attack, the president said pointedly, “You’ll soon find out.” But he also suggested that shooting down the drone was a foolish error rather than an intentional escalation of the tensions that have led to rising fears of open military conflict. “I find it hard to believe it was intentional, if you want…

Friday, 21 June 2019 05:36

U.S. regulator bars airlines from flying over some Iran-controlled airspace

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday issued an emergency order prohibiting U.S. operators from flying in an overwater area of Tehran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman due to heightened tensions. The order came hours after United Airlines suspended flights between New Jersey’s Newark airport and the Indian financial capital of Mumbai, which fly through Iranian airspace, following a safety review after Iran shot down a high-altitude U.S. surveillance drone. The downing of the unarmed Global Hawk aircraft, which can fly at up to 60,000 ft (18,300 m), was the latest of a series of incidents…

Thursday, 20 June 2019 05:33

Presidency to Obasanjo: You lied that you got no invite to Democracy Day events

Presidency Wednesday night said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo received invitation for the celebration of Democracy Day on June 12. Recall that there was no former President or past Head of State that attended the Democracy Day that had over 20 world leaders and members of the Diplomatic Corps in attendance at Eagle Square, Abuja. Former President Obasanjo was quoted to have said that he did not receive any invitation for the ceremony. But the Presidency in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu in Abuja said that the former President…

Thursday, 20 June 2019 05:30

Court overrules El-Rufai over issuing license to Pastors, Imams

A Kaduna State High Court presided over by Mrs Hajaratu Gwadah wednesday declared that the state government has no power to screen or issue licences to religious preachers in the state. Delivering the judgment in a suit by Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) challenging the constitutionality of the bill on the regulation of religious preaching in the state, the judge maintained that although government has the right to regulate religious activities in the state, screening and issuing of licence to religious preachers is unconstitutional. PFN had in 2016 challenged the constitutionality of the bill, describing it is an infringement on…

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Thursday, 20 June 2019 05:27

Woman asks court for protection against SSS DG’s wife’s harassment, threat to life

A tailor, Mrs Hadiza Usman, on Wednesday dragged Director-General of State Security Service (SSS) and his wife, Mrs Y. B. Magaji and SSS FCT Director before FCT High Court Apo, over alleged threat to life. The enforcement of fundamental rights motion was brought before Mr Sylvanus Oriji by Mrs Usman, pursuant to Order 4 Rule 7, Order 5 Rule 7 and Order 11 of the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedures) Rules,2009 and Section 33 of the Constitution if the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. The motion prayed the court to make an interim order restraining the respondents by themselves, agents,…

Thursday, 20 June 2019 05:26

Group petitions Oyo CP over threat to life, removal of union President

Daniel Agbolade, Ibadan A human rights group, Veteran Organization for Human Rights Initiative (VOHRI), has petitioned Oyo state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Shina Olukolu, over alleged threat to life and removal of the President of Association of Nigerian Barbers (ANB), Oyo state chapter, Mr. Mufutau Akinbami, from office. The group also said it was unlawful for two former presidents of the association, Messers Lucky Possible and Biodun Lawal, to threaten the life of Akinbami and remove him from office illegally. VOHRI in the petition entitled, "A passionate plea for redress to Oyo State Commissioner of Police on case of intimidation,…

Thursday, 20 June 2019 05:25

Tension heightens in Middle East as Iran shoots down US drone

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it shot down a U.S. drone amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal. The U.S. military declined to immediately comment. The reported shootdown of the RQ-4 Global Hawk comes after the U.S. military previously alleged Iran fired a missile at another drone last week that responded to the attack on two oil tankers near the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. blames Iran for the attack on the ships, which Tehran denies. The attacks come against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran following President Donald Trump’s decision…

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 04:55

Senate President appoints Chief of Staff, Media Adviser

Senate President, Mr Ahmed Lawan, has appointed a Chief of Staff and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Lawan approved the appointments of Messers Babagana Muhammad Aji and Festus Adedayo as his Chief of Staff and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, respectively. The appointments were announced in a statement signed by Special Adviser to Senate President on Administration, Mrs Betty Okoroh. The appointments take immediate effect, the statement notes. “The appointments were made based on merit, experience, track record and competence of Aji and Adedayo needed by Senate President in executing his planned legislative agenda,” the statement added. According…

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