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Unknown Gunmen Assassinate A Student, Kidnap Two Others at DELSU

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Toyin Adebayo
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…As University, SUG React

A Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka student, Odje Stephen of the Department of Medical Biochemistry, was shot dead by unknown assailants on his way to Abraka to resume the 2020/2021 academic term on Sunday at approximately 9.30 p.m, our correspondent gathered.

According to sources, the gunmen abducted Mr. Divine Omajuwa of the Geology Department and Miss Hamza Hussiena Jennifer of the Pharmacology Department in DELSU, who were also returning to school, during the attack that took place in Oria, a community less than 15 minutes drive from the university community.

Reason why Odje was shot dead on the spot is still unknown.

Reacting to the ugly news, the University Management condemned in its entirety the gruesome murder of Mr. Odje Stephen and the kidnap of Divine and Jennifer.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Dean, Students’ Affairs, Professor Chukwujindu Iwegbue, called on “the relevant security agencies and the general public to step up actions to ensure the immediate release and safe rescue of the kidnapped students,” adding that the perpetrators of this heinous crime against innocent students of the University must be brought to book.

The university also condoled with the family of the deceased.

Meanwhile, the Student Union Government (SUG), DELSU, Abraka, has described as “horrifying and unacceptable” that students and the entire University community have become targets of attack, murder and kidnap by hoodlums parading the State.

Adding: “It is also painful to the entire student body that when such incidents occur, law enforcement agencies within and around the State have not done enough to bring the perpetrators to book.”

A statement signed by the SUG President, Comrade Mukolo Ogelenya Solomon, warned that the incidence “may lead to a breakdown of law and order within and around Abraka and its environs and the entire state in general if urgent steps are not taken to effect the immediate and unconditional release of the kidnapped victims.”

A 24-hour ultimatum was thus issued to all law enforcement agencies in the state to swing into action to effect the unconditional release of the kidnapped students, saying that “failure to do so will result to students’ unrest within Delta State University in particular and the entire state in general.”

Furthermore, the student leader on behalf of his government expressed condolence to the family of the slain student, the students of the Department of Medical Biochemistry and staff and students of the institution.

At the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of the kidnapped students were still unknown.

BREAKING: Senate Rejects Onochie As INEC Commissioner

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Shehu Danladi
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Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission was denied by the Senate (INEC).

Following the examination of the report of the INEC Committee, chaired by Senator Kabiru Gaya, Onochie was denied (APC, Kano).

Professor Sani Mohammed Adam’s clearance was likewise postponed by the Senate pending additional legislative action.

Because her nomination violates Section 14 (3) of the 1999 Constitution on the Principle of Federal Character, the panel recommended that Onochie be disqualified as an INEC National Commissioner.

According to the committee, a commissioner from Delta state, where Onochie comes from, is now serving.

Insecurity: Buhari Meets 109 Senators Tonight

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Uche Kingsley
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President Muhammadu Buhari will host a dinner in Villa tonight at 8 p.m. for the 109 Senators of the 9th Senate.

A letter from the State House transmitted the scheduled meeting between members of the upper chamber and Buhari, which was read during plenary by Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

On April 27, 2021, the Senate passed a resolution directing the upper chamber’s leadership to schedule a meeting with the President to allow all 109 Senators to discuss the country’s vulnerability.

“I write to info,” reads the invitation letter for the arranged meeting between the President and members of the upper chamber reads: “I write to inform the Distinguished President of the Senate, that President Muhammadu Buhari will host a dinner of Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Tuesday, 13th July, 2021, at 8pm 20:00 hrs.

“The venue is at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.”

APC Congresses Begin July 31, Says INEC

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Shehu Danladi
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Mai Mala Buni, Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee and Governor of Yobe State, has revealed that the party’s state congresses will be delayed by one week.

Buni declared that the party’s ward, local government, and state congresses would begin on July 31, 2021, while introducing Governors Ben Ayade of Cross River State and his Zamfara counterpart, Bello Matawalle, to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja.

The congresses were relocated by one week, according to him, because the original dates interfered with Sallah celebrations.

Speaking while welcoming the two Governors to APC, President Buhari hailed the duo for having the courage to defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to him, by these defections, the two Governors will now earn more respect from their people for having the courage to move to the ruling party.

The President stressed that the coming of the two Governors to APC was very important to the party, adding: “To be principled and identify your objectives is a great quality that should endear us to our people.

“Your people will respect you more for having the courage to come to APC at your own time. Nobody forced you, but you believe it is the best way to serve your people. I value your decision.”

According to him: “This is one of the happiest times for us in this party. For you to have the courage to leave your constituencies speak a lot. I wish Nigerians will reflect about it.

I congratulate you for leaving your constituencies for our great party. We lost many states at the last election, which is unusual for a ruling party. But we did it to prove that we are a tolerant group. We wanted to demonstrate that we respect individuals.

“We emphasized that we respect our people. That was why we insisted on free and fair elections. Leaders should show honesty and respect for their followers.”

President Buhari thereafter handed the flags of the party to the two Governors and raised their hands aloft.

Kano Hisbah Arrests 5 Men For Gay Sex

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Roland Edet
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At Sheka Barde in Kano’s Kumbotso local government area, the Kano State Hisbah Board arrested five males accused of homosexuality.

Dr Harun Ibn-Sina, the Board’s Commander General, confirmed the arrest in a statement signed by Lawal Ibrahim, the Board’s Public Relations Officer, and published in Kano on Monday.

According to him, the arrests were conducted in response to local citizens’ complaints.

“All the suspects confirmed to be above 20 years of age, were apprehended on July 11 during a special raid,” he said.

The commander-general expressed outrage over the alleged actions of the youths.

Ibn-Sina thanked members of the community and security stakeholders for their cooperation and support in cracking down on corruption in the state.

He said the suspects would be charged to court.

CBN Working On Plan To Reduce Graduate Unemployment

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Nnenna Nwankwo
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced on Monday that it is working on a Tertiary Institutions’ Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES) to help re-orient, teach, and fund entrepreneurship ideas among Nigerian graduates.

Dr. Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, said this in a goodwill message to the 35th Conference of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, which is being held at the Kano State University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil.

It would also help to create jobs for thousands of the country’s young people who graduate from various institutes of higher learning each year, he added.

“Around 600,000 graduates from our tertiary institutions will enter the workforce this year after participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, seeking the already thinned out white collar jobs.

“The situation has contributed significantly to the rising youth unemployment across the country,” he said.

Emefiele said that the proposed scheme would also provide a platform for building digital skills relevant to Nigeria’s broader developmental goals.

He explained that efforts were ongoing aimed at addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on production sectors and dwindling oil revenues in the country.

“Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) portend great opportunities for addressing these gaps and accelerating economic growth by leveraging our vibrant youth population,” he said.

Kidnapped Kaduna Emir Released, but Bandits Hold On To His Daughter Other Captives.

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Gladys Phillip
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The Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, has been freed from captivity.

A source told our reporter that the other 13 people kidnapped from the monarch’s private palace are still being held captive.

According to the report, the Sarkin Kajuru was released in the woodland areas leading up to Kajuru Castle.

According to a member of the Emir’s family, he is well and will be transferred to the hospital for testing.

PIB: Urhobo Peoples International Assembly Rejects 3% To Host Communities, Demand 10%

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Toyin Adebayo
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Hon (Chief) Keston Okoro Muhammed Al-Amin, former member of the Delta State House of Assembly and National President of the Urhobo Peoples International Assembly, UPIA, has stated that the Urhobo nation opposes the 3 percent revenue to host communities, adding that UPIA demands 10% and that the passed bill must be amended before the president signs it.

Following a conversation with journalists, Chief Okoro stated that this decision was made recently during a meeting of prominent elders and leaders representing various Urhobo communities who met to talk on the subject.

According to him; “We know what the act of oil exploration has caused the Niger Delta and for once, we are saying that they should allow the region that takes care of the nation enjoy from their wealth,” noting that to whom much is given, much is expected.

“The Federal Government and especially the National Assembly ought to have realized the negative impact we have suffered. We sustain the Nigerian economy with almost 90 percent of our resources.
“But we also are supporters of one Nigeria. We just said we don’t wash our dirty linen outside if not no one has the monopoly of violence. We know where we are coming from in this country. But we have come to the point where we must call a spade a spade because what is good for the goose is good for the gander, but we don’t want to pervert the cause of justice. We don’t want to be a stranger in our own God’s given land.”

He further stated that, this time, they will resist every form of intimidation or threats on the PIB matter.

“We are not accepting that 3 percent, not even 5 percent. What we agitated for is 30 percent. But because some leaders are saying because of the situation of the country, we said okay we agree to ten percent. But anything short of that will be resisted fully,” he said.
Continuing, he said he believes that their position is same view of other Niger Delta ethnic groups.
“As it is, we are all at alert; peradventure they decide to impose it on us. We know what the land use act has caused us,” he added.

He ,however, called on Mr. President to act fast, as he urged NASS to reconvene, withdraw the clause of three percent and come up with 10 percent.

Adding that this is a must if the president and federal lawmakers want Urhobo nation to continue to support the call for Nigeria remaining together and not divided.

Grand Finale Of Healing Streams Live Healing Services With Pastor Chris is eagerly anticipated by billions throughout the world.

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Toyin Adebayo
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The Grand Finale of the 3-day epoch making Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has millions of people around the world captivated to their devices.

The event, which began on July 9, 2021 and is being translated into over 3000 languages, has seen numerous healing and blessing miracles.

People from all across the world have tuned in over the last two days to see God’s Word in action.

“We have seen the glory of God, and His amazing love as expressed through the gift of healing freely given to everyone who believes. For two days, people from across the nations and territories of the world have lifted their hands in worship, praising him for the wondrous works that he has done in their sight. With billions of people participating across the world, this is the biggest broadcast event ever,” a statement from the Healing School, organizers of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris.

All over the world, people gathered in hotels, bars, on the streets, in prisons and their homes. Some of them watched on TV, some watched on their smartphones and computers, and some listened on the radio. Wherever they were and whatever the medium, the power of God was present to heal.

The Man of God, Pastor Chris, has blessed the global audience with teaching on the truths and realities contained in God’s Word. Indeed, this has been an expose unveiling God’s desire to have all men be healed and enjoying divine health.
The times of ministration and impartation have been nothing short of astounding.

Watching in awe and reverence, people across the globe saw the man of God stretch forth his hands and cast out demons. Faith rose to the highest and many were ready and alert to receive. So, when the man of God directed those same hands to the cameras and declared every sick person healed and all infirmities gone, it was an avalanche of wonders.

Children with deformities were made perfect, blood conditions disappeared, and every sickness and disease became history. Testimonies of the miraculous having been popping up everywhere from all over the world. One just has to look. There are healings and miracles everywhere as men, women, and children glorify the Name of the Lord God.

Kima from Nigeria had been diagnosed with lumbar spondylitis and had suffered for a long time. During yesterday’s broadcast, even before the man of God began to speak, she was on her feet. The demon that had tormented her came out, and she was totally free.
In a healing centre in Tacoma, USA, a lady who had suffered a spinal injury that left her dependent on a walker for mobility got healed and began to walk unassisted.

From the UAE to Papua New Guinea, from China to Saint Lucia, the stories and pictures and videos are still pouring in. The blind see, the deaf hear, the lame walk, and the bedridden arise from their sick beds at the mention of the Name of Jesus.

A baby from Ethiopia was born with deformed hands and nose. Through the Healing Services, she has been perfected. No more anomalies, whatsoever!
Samuel Lian From Myanmar had kidney failure and this tormented him for about three years. He says, “My life was miserable because I had to go to dialysis every week and it was very tiring physically and emotionally. So, during Healing Streams on Friday, the man of God pray for me and I felt relieved as something left my body. I knew that I was healed and I’m truly alive now. I received my healing at home. I thank God for using Pastor Chris through this ministry to change my life.”

It gets even better. There is one more healing service to go. As Pastor Chris said at the end of the second service last night, “This is the big one. We are taking it higher, and we will see miracles like we’ve never seen them before.”
Are you ready for a supernatural impartation and divine visitation like never before? Visit www.healingstreams.tv/ now to connect. God bless you.

FCTA Pulls Down Over 137 Illegal Hostel Blocks, Hotels, Other Structures Close To University Of Abuja

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Toyin Adebayo
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…As Landowners Blame Local Chiefs For Illegal Land Transactions

Over the weekend, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) pulled down over 137 unlawful dormitories, motels, and other facilities in Iddo Sarki, a village near the University of Abuja main campus.

In accordance with a Ministerial directive to remove all contraventions and illegality from the nation’s capital, a combined team of the FCT Ministerial Committee on City Sanitation, the Department of Development Control, the Department of Security Services, and other relevant agencies carried out the exercise.

The FCT Minister was infuriated, according to Comrade Ikharo Attah, Chairman of the Ministerial Committee on City Sanitation, by people’s continuous disrespect for warnings to stay away from  local Chiefs who have  no authority to sell lands or transfer any valid title to buyers of such land, according to the provisions of the Land Use Act. 

According to Attah, the exercise was a quick response to avoid further destabilizing the city’s growth plans and to save desperate businessmen and people from financial catastrophe.

He expressed regret that some persons continued to disregard timely warnings and enter into land deals with local chiefs without the approval of the relevant government.

He further added that if the unlawful hostel blocks and other development projects on the site had followed official procedures, the millions of Naira invested would have been correctly directed if the illegal hostel blocks and other development projects had followed official procedures.

He said that, the shortcut process undertaken by the investors had not only infringed heavily on extant laws, but distorted Abuja Master plan,  while leading into collosal economic waste.

According to Attah , “FCT Minister has avowed commitment to espousing investment in the city, but would not tolerate illegalities and disobedience to the provisions of the Land Use Act. 

” FCTA is pained about what is going on here. FCT Minister had briefed the Directors of Development Control , security services and DRTS, and had given us a matching order to stop what he termed as extreme illegality here.

” These people were taken advantage of the closeness of the University of Abuja to sell every available land here. You can imagine that someone here had built a house that run into hundreds of millions of Naira, without a proper approval,  but just based on ordinary agreement signed with the Chief on foolscap sheet , that for me is an aberration. 

He continued; ” No one here has any allocation.  It is very sad and worrisome that Abuja is going this way. What the natives are telling people here is that if you buy land and build, before Development Control will come you would have recovered your money.

” The Minister has ordered that this place be cleared as a signal to people. Those who wants to build hostles for student can approach the administration and the University management and do it on building operate and transfer ( BOT ) or build,  operate  and own (BOO) arrangements with a proper allocation and development approval from government. 

” The Chiefs have denied that they never sold any land, while the buyers who insist they bought the land from the chiefs are now lamenting. We asked them to produce papers of approval, but none of them have done that. They said they bought the land between N2 million and N7 million. 

” We have done this, because we have the mandate to secure the city within the context of the Land Use Act .

Speaking earlier, the Acting Director,  the Department of Control, Garba Kwakur, hinted that the land in which the illegal development was going on had been allocated to the Nigerian Navy. 

Kwakur further added that while the developers have no valid title to the land, the buildings erected on it had no approval. 

According to him ; ” All this area has long been allocated, part of this land has been allocated to the Nigerian Navy,  they have complained about encroachment.

” We have come here several times and sensitised them to stop this illegal development,  FCT Administration is not very happy with what is going on here.

” We have marked the illegal buildings several times,  and they were cleaned off. We have met with the Chiefs and youth leaders on the need to get permit before any expansion,  but they have not done that.

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