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Why Oko students Needs Sir Charles More than Before . Critical time requires critical thinking, the issue of SUG election at this point is something every worrisome but at this stage, we the student's most at least believe something Good can still come our way. Why worry of time, while time can't determine good leadership. Those who stayed there for more than one year, what was their achievement. It therefore become important to say that among the candidates, we most look for a leader who have the blue print to Get SUG back on track with his Experience. When I say experience, I mean someone who knows what SUG is all about, someone who have being around And knows how this thing works. From the look of things, Oko students needs a student leader as bold as Sir Charles. As Experience as Sir Charles and as politically matured to negotiates our issues with management. That's why I tell my fellow students. We need Charles more now. Check is achievement when he was director

Shiites Protest Turns😨 Violent in Abuja A protest by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) turned violent on Monday in Abuja. The protesters reportedly clashed with security agencies close to the Federal Secretariat in the Nigerian capital. Monday’s incident comes about two weeks after two Shiites were killed and two police officers injured after a similar protest turned violent at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The Shiites are demanding the release of their leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, who has been in detention for alleged murder since December 2015. On Monday, the Shiites had begun a protest at Nitel junction and were expected to end at the secretariat. Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that government vehicles including those owned by the emergency management agency were burnt by the aggrieved protesters. Some other sources alleged that the Shiites threw petrol bombs as part of the protest.

Air Force Man Returns💸 €37,000 Found in Kano Market An Aircraftman of the Nigerian Air Force, Bashir Umar, has returned the sum of €37,000 found in a parcel at the Hajj Camp Market in Kano State to the owner. Umar, who is a member of the NAF Mobile Air Defence Team deployed for airport security duties, found the parcel on Tuesday during a routine patrol with some of his colleagues, according to the air force in a statement on Sunday. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, had directed the NAF Chief of Administration to "immediately come up with modalities to reward the airman." Daramola said, "The air force is set to reward one of its personnel, Aircraftman Bashir Umar, who found and returned the sum of €37,000 to Alhaji Ahmad, the owner of the lost money. "Consequently, the Chief of Air Staff has directed the Chief of Administration at the NAF H

Anarchy Looms Over Siege Laid to Yorubaland, Alaafin Tells Buhari The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has written to President Muhammadu Buhari to warn him about looming anarchy in the country if the siege laid to Yorubaland by herdsmen and kidnappers is not contained. My confidence had always been based on Your Excellency's ability, fitness and competence in leading the country to the Promised Land, where law and order will prevail, individual liberty is guaranteed and economic wellbeing of the citizens is assured. "I have held a series of consultations with opinion moulders and eminent Yoruba leaders about the menace of these cattle herdsmen with assault such as raping of our women and on some occasions, in the presence of their husbands. He listed other victims of the marauders to include, two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, both Yoruba, who were picked up along Ilesa-Akure highway; Musibau Adetumbi, a legal practitioner based in Ibadan; Prof. Adegbe

  Why Nigerians Are Being Killed in 🇿🇦South Africa – Peter Obi Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 23 presidential election, Peter Obi has condemned the incessant killings in Nigerians. He however noted that the targeting of Nigerians by the killers “has a lot to do with the way and manner we as a nation value and treat our own people”. “When we criminalize our people all the time, you don’t expect to get the desired respect and valuing from other people. “For Ghanaians to be listed among nationals that can enter South Africa without visa while Nigerians are being subjected to such extreme humiliation and killings, should tell a lot about how the global community regards us.” Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, Obi said that Nigerians should not be killed anywhere, more so in South Africa, given the huge sacrifices made by Nigeria, including the resources it deployed, to secure South Africa’s freedom. The former Anambra State Gover

Nigerians Emerge💫 Chairperson, 👔Secretary of Africa’s Security Services Two Nigerians have been appointed Chairperson of the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA) and Executive Secretary. The unprecedented and historic appointments put the country at a great position to effectively use continental Intelligence Services to deal with security threats across Africa. In his reaction, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, promised government’s maximum commitment to ensure that CISSA’s aims and objectives are achieved. Mustapha spoke on Saturday at the end of the 16th Ordinary CISSA Conference at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Abuja. He commended the Director-Generals and Heads of Africa’s Intelligence Agencies for electing the NIA Director-General, Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar and Hajia Zainab Ali-Kotoko as its Chairperson and Secretary-General respectively. While Abubakar took over as Chairperson from Amb. B.K. L

El-Zakzaky: Nigerian Shiites Issue🔊 Warning to Buhari The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (Shiites) has warned President Muhammadu Buhari to stop claiming that the fate of its leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, lies with the courts not the federal government. A statement on Sunday signed by the President Media Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim Musa wondered how the presidency would make such a claim, when since December 2016, a federal high court in Abuja, presided by Justice Kolawole freed Sheikh El-Zakzaky. He said: “In December 2016 the Federal High Court in Abuja freed Sheikh Zakzaky from the illegal detention, ordered that he, along with his wife, be compensated to the tune of N50m, a house be provided for him in any part of the country he desires and security be provided for his protection. “The Buhari government deliberately acted in contempt of court and refused to respect the judiciary. So which court is the presidency talking about that will decide the f

Boko Haram👀 Gets Fresh Warning as 💥Insurgency in Nigeria Hits 🔟 Years Major General Bulama Biu, the General Officer Commanding 7 Div, Nigerian Army, has renewed call to Boko Haram to surrender their arms. The 10-year long insurgency has caused displacement of over two million people, leaving thousands dead. Biu made the call at an event organized in his honour on Saturday at the Command Guest House Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, the Borno capital. President Muhammad Buhari recently approved accelerated promotion of Biu and other officers in view of their contributions in the counter-insurgency campaign. Biu lamented that the insurgency had inflicted colossal damage on lives and property, and urged the insurgents to avail themselves the opportunities of the amnesty programme initiated by the Federal Government under the “Operation Safe Corridor”. “You still have the opportunity to lay down your arms; the time to surrender is now, to enable you rejoin the society,” he sa

Buhari, Ex-Presidents, Others ⚖Dragged to ICC Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a petition to Mrs. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC), urging her to investigate the problem of out-of-school children in Nigeria, and the failure of the Nigerian authorities over the years to address it. The organization urged Mrs Bensouda to push for those suspected to be responsible, “including current president (Muhammadu Buhari) and former presidents and state governors since 1999, who directly or indirectly have individually and/or collectively breached their special duty toward children, and are therefore complicit in the crime, to be tried by the ICC.” In the petition signed by SERAP’s deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization said investigating and prosecuting high-ranking Nigerian officials and providing reparations to victims will contribute to serving the best interests of Nigerian children, the most vulnerable citize

Igbo Governors ‘Ban’ Northern Cows From Entering The South-East, With Immediate Effect JUST IN: The South-East Governors’ Forum, has banned the movement of cows into the geopolitical zone through the bush paths. A statement by the Director-General of the South-East Governors Forum, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, said that it was an agreement reached with herdsmen living in the zone. He added that movement of cows into the zone should be strictly by road, using trucks to their specific cow markets, and not through the bush. “We will no longer allow Northern herdsmen to bring their cattle into our geopolitical zone through the bush paths by foot, because this is what always cause conflict between our people and the herders”, the Governors stated. The Forum dispelled the rumours that the Governors have secretly donated lands for Ruga settlements for herders. “The fact remains that no South-East Governor has donated any land or intends to donate any land for any of the two programmes, for l

 12 Confirmed Dead, Four Injured in Jos Building Collapse The Plateau State Emergency Management (SEMA) Agency has said that twelve people had died and one other was critically injured during Monday’s building collapse in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two storeyed building located at Butcher Lane in Jos North Local Government Area of the state belonging to one Alhaji Rufai Kabiru collapsed on Monday evening. Twelve people including the owner of the building, Alhaji Kabiru Nalele, his two wives and nine others died in the Jos building collapse incident on Monday. Mrs Junni Bala, Director of Search and Rescue, Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the number of deaths to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Tuesday. Bala said that four other people who were critically injured during the disaster were now receiving treatment in the hospital. She said that the search and rescue operation had been completed. NAN gathered

Buhari Turning Nigeria into beggers Nation-Atiku. Formal Vice President and the 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar says the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, is ‘turning Nigeria into a beggar nation.’ The former Vice President made this comment on Wednesday when he lamented the increasing debt profile of Nigeria under the President Buhari-led administration. The PDP chieftain maintained that Nigeria’s increasing debt profile was becoming more than a source of concern, adding that the current administration was “ turning Nigeria into a beggar nation.” In a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by Paul Ibe, his Media Aide, the Waziri observed that the situation was now at the stage where all genuine lovers of Nigeria ought to raise an alarm. The statement reads: “ On May 29, 2015, our national debt profile was at a very healthy ₦12 trillion. However, after four years of profligate spending, and even more irresponsible borrowing, our

Nigeria 🆚 South Africa: Troost-Ekong Scores 🎊Winner as Super Eagles Beat Bafana Bafana 2⃣-1⃣ Nigeria vs South Africa ended in a 2-1 win in favour of the Super Eagles as Gernot Rohr's men made it through to the semi finals. The match started on a slow pace as both sides carefully built their confidence in the opening exchanges of the game. But the Super Eagles quickly got into their strides as they started creating scoring chances as the game progressed And the pressure finally paid off as Ahmed Musa combined with Alex Iwobi who took on a defender before setting up on rushing Samuel Chukwueze in the box. The Villarreal star played a first time shot which was initially blocked but stirred the ball into the net on his second attempt to make it 1-0. The 19-year-old dribbled his way into South Africa's penalty area in the 36th minute but a timely intervention from Dean Furman saved Bafana Bafana's blushes. Nigeria went into the break the happier side and the more co

Obasanjo Under Fire for ‘Leading’ 🌙Islamization of Nigeria The Nigerian envoy to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Alhaji Hassan Ardo, has attacked former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing him as the architect of Islamisation and Fulanisation in the country. Ardo was reacting to recent comments by Obasanjo that President Muhammadu Buhari was out with a Fulanisation and Islamisation agenda. But the envoy said that the foundation for a possible Islamisation of the country were laid during Obasanjo’s time as the president. He wondered how Obasanjo had to come out to accuse someone else of the same foundation he laid. The Ambassador noted that it was during the former President’s regime that Nigeria joined the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC). He said that it was also during Obasanjo’s time that some states in the country started implementing the Sharia Law and he allowed it. “I read the statements by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to the effect that Pres

Senators Fume😤 over Murder of Nigerian Insurance⚰ Boss in South Africa The Senate has called on the South African government to investigate the death of Elizabeth Ndubuisi-Chukwu and other Nigerian citizens who died in suspicious circumstances in South Africa. The call was made after the lawmakers deliberated on a point of order by the Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, on the need to investigate the death of Mrs Ndibuisi-Chukwu. Ndubuisi-Chukwu, who was the Deputy Director-General of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), was allegedly murdered at Emperor’s Palace Hotel and Convention Centre, South Africa last month. She was attending the conference of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO). In his lead speech, Abaribe said the insinuation that she died of cardiac arrest was proved wrong following the autopsy report released on June 20 by the South African Department of Home Affairs which indicated in a death certificate that the death was unnatural and sus

Ex-NBA Chairman Carried💰 Money in Polythene Bags – Witness Tells Court A prosecution witness, Ms Thelma Coco-Bassey, on Wednesday alleged that Adeshina Ogunlana, a former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch, accused of N20.1 million fraud, lavishly spent money belonging to the association, which he allegedly kept in polythene bags. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogunlana, who served as the branch’s chairman from 2016 to 2018, is standing trial alongside Yinka Farounbi, also a former Chairman of the branch (2014 to 2016). They were charged along with a former Treasurer of the branch, Aderinola Kappoa. The trio is facing a 30-count charge of stealing and money laundering preferred by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The anty-graft agency alleged that they connived and defrauded the body of lawyers of N20.1 million. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Mr Samuel Daji, Coco-

NJC Urges Buhari🙏 to Appoint Tanko Mohammed CJN National Judicial Council (NJC) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The NJC made the call at an emergency meeting on Friday in Abuja. The Council also recommended to Buhari names of judges to be appointed as Chief Judges and Grand Kadis for eight states – Lagos, Anambra, Ebonyi, Niger, Taraba, Kano, and Jigawa states. The NJC commended Buhari for his unequivocal position on the financial autonomy for the state’s Judiciary. It called on the various state Executives to, as a matter of urgency, commence its immediate implementation.

Ex-Gov Yari Under Attack👊 as Zamfara Govt Investigates🔍 Appointments The Zamfara State Government is to investigate “the last minute” appointment of 14 Permanent Secretaries by the immediate past Gov. Abdul’Aziz Yari administration in the state. Gov. Bello Matawallen-Maradun stated this in Gusau on Wednesday while receiving the interim report of the state Transition Committee. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yari had in April 2019 appointed 14 new Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service The Governor said that government had noticed irregularities in the appointments, adding, “ we are therefore, going to set up a committee to investigate the appointments”. He lamented the high number of permanent secretaries in the state, saying, “it is worrisome that in Zamfara alone we have 49 Permanent Secretaries”. He said the state government would review all appointments and contracts awarded by the immediate past administration few days before the handing over.

Breaking: PDP releases prove of INEC server . In his latest release from his twitter account, Formal president Of Nigeria, Aid, Reno Omokri stated that this prove is incontrovertible for INEC to prove to Nigerians at this stage, haven denied earlier that they don't have server. It then become a thing of worry to Nigerians to note if INEC can deny this anymore or they are to admit to PDP and Atiku's demand that they won the election as shown on INEC server.

Senate to Screen Buhari’s Nominees Thursday. Nigeria Senate will screen three non-executive Commissioners and one Executive Commissioner for the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, on Thursday. The decision of the Senate followed an executive communication by President Muhammadu Buhari, nominating the affected persons, saying that their confirmation would strengthen the activities of the Commission. “That the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President and Commander-Chief on the confirmation of the nomination of the following persons as non-executive Commissioners of the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) in accordance with Sections 8(1) of the Nigeria Communication Commission.” Before adopting the letter by President Buhari, Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Sabi Abdulahi moved that an ad-hoc committee be set up to screen the nominees. Responding, Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan urged the nominees to appear before the Committee, while asking the Committee to tu

Gunmen Kidnap🤐 Permanent Secretary in Adamawa The Permanent Secretary of Adamawa State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Emmanuel Piridimso, has been kidnapped. A family member of the permanent secretary, Francis Samuel, who witnessed the incident, said gunmen stormed the residence at Clark’s Quarters in Jimeta, Yola, about 3:20 am Wednesday and abducted the permanent secretary. He explained, “The gunmen came bearing two guns and abducted the Permanent Secretary at gunpoint. They carted away his handset and that of his wife. “We have tried to no avail to contact of the Permanent Secretary through his phone number, but the abductors refused to pick our calls. As at the time we are speaking, the abductors were yet to contact us.” The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Suleiman Yahaya, who confirmed the incident to newsmen Wednesday morning, said efforts were being made to get the permanent secretary back from captivity. “The police has already deployed IG’s rapid res

Nigeria Reacts to UN Query to Buhari Govt on ⚰Killings, Corruption, Biafra, Others President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has reacted to the United Nations’ complaint about human rights abuses, handling of El-Zakzaky/Shiites agitation, killings among others. Amb. Audu Kadiri, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations Office in Geneva, led the Federal government’s delegation at the Human Rights Committee review meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. In a statement released by his office on Wednesday, the envoy said Boko Haram was an existential threat and there were no “absolute liberties, not anywhere, as one person’s liberty ended where another person’s liberty started”. On the issues of detention of the Shiites leader, Kadiri noted that there were two jurisdictions and two trials: one at the federal level, the other at the state level and bail was not possible for the latter trial. Kadiri said that he had been granted bail in Abuja and had subsequently faced cri

40 ⛓Arrested, Several Injured as Protesters 💥Clash with Police in Nigeria On Tuesday, members from the Shiite Muslim community clashed with police around the National Assembly building in Abuja, Nigeria, as they protested against the detention of Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Both civilians and police officers were injured during the confrontation. Two police officers were shot, police said on Tuesday. And according to AFP, police added that six other officers were hit by clubs and stones. The incident occurred around 2pm and the National Assembly hurriedly suspended its plenary session due to the violence. Zakzaky has been in custody since 2015 when the Shiite community clashed with the army in Zaria, Kaduna State, in northern Nigeria. More than 320 people were killed in the clashes. Zakzaky’s supporters have been holding peaceful protests since.

El-Zakzakky: IGP Orders 24 Hours 👀Surveillance on FCT, Environ s The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, on Tuesday ordered 24 hours surveillance on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs to forestall break down of law and order. A statement by DCP Frank Mba, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) in Abuja said the I-G gave the order following a violent protest by members of the El-Zakzakky Group in Abuja. Adamu said the protest by the group at the National Assembly led to assault and injury to Police personnel on lawful duty as well as wilful damage to public properties. “The Commissioners of Police and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police in States contiguous to the FCT are also placed on the alert to ensure maximum security. “While noting that the force is not against citizens expressing their grouse against the state, the I-G stressed that such ventilations must be done through legitimate and acceptable processes.

👮 Police Raid: Gov. Ishaku💥 Blasts APC, Buhari Govt Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State, yesterday, berated the All Progressives Congress, APC, over the raid on his Abuja residence by the police. He described the democracy being practised under the President Muhammadu Buhari government as embarrassing and insulting without respect for the rule of law. The Governor stated this in Jalingo, the State capital on Tuesday when he fielded questions from journalists shortly after he received former minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Alhassan. Alhassan paid the Governor a congratulatory visit at the Government House. He said the siege on his private residence in Abuja by the Nigeria Police Force was disgraceful. “I feel very bad that the democratic government of the All Progressives Congress is not living according to the tenets of the constitution. It is disgraceful, embarrassing and insulting,” Ishaku said. “I’m shocked that only my party, the

Breaking: Sir Charles React To election Date announcement . Its a good news, its a welcome development,  i encourage the students to go out and vote who ever they feel is the best to voice for their i interest. Yes the period is short but a leader with master plans can really make an effect and set the road map for the next government to follow. Check 2017 SUG set,  lead by Giant Comr. Nwachukwu Okechukwu {Young Evangelist},  though he had a good plan to build a standard S.U.G. office,  but due to time he could not finish it; yet that was the road map the government after him followed. That a road map for you. Vision.         My only fear at this point,  is the issue of Electronic Voting i hard on Sunday. I hope it's a rumor and i also Hope the leaders who are suppose to speak on this don't allow them selves to be compromised. I have no reason to believe there should be this type of issue because the management promised us to follow the constitution in all it processes, 

Victory from Within- Sir Charles Congratulates USA National football Team for winning the world Cup. Your victory is an inspiration to all nations. You kept faith Alive even when you faced challenges. Victory well deserved I most say. Congratulations once again. To the African Teams, you can learn from this Journey to glory, America is not known for Football but when they eventually decided to join the business, they really meant their plans. Look at it today. This their second World Cup in a roll.  Let's learn from this. Let's go back to the drawing board and win over next time. Finally I wish the Nigeria female team all the best in their future challenge to win the world cup. You can if you believe with in. -SirCharles