NEWS : Katsina abduction ‘Go and ask Buhari why he did not visit Kankara’ – Masari tells journalist

Governor Bello Masari of Katsina State, on Wednesday, responded to the question on why President Muhammadu Buhari failed to visit the Government Science Secondary School in Kankara area of the state.

Masari said those willing to know why Buhari failed to visit the school should ask the president themselves.

Recall that Boko Haram had abducted some students from the GSSS last week Friday.

Confirming the abduction, leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, had said the students were kidnapped to discourage western education.

Shekau had also said the abduction was to encourage Islam.

Following the incident, Buhari was berated by Nigerians for failing to visit the scene of the incident which happened while he was in the state.

Buhari is currently in his hometown of Daura, in the same Katsina State.

However, Masari who appeared on Channels Television was questioned on if he asked why Buhari refused to visit the scene, the governor said he did not ask the president when he visited him.

Responding, Masari said: “You go and ask him, I didn’t ask him that.” 

BIAFRA : Eastern Security Network Kanu warned against sending youths to confront Fulani herdsmen without arms

 

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been warned against sending men of the newly-formed Eastern Security Network, ESN, into the battle field with the dreaded Fulani herdsmen without arms.

Biafra Nations League, BNL, gave the warning on Wednesday while commending the IPOB leader for taking the bull by the horns.

In a statement signed by the National Leader of BNL, Princewill Chimezie Richard, the group said that the security outfit floated by the IPOB is a welcome development.

BNL, however, warned that the motive must not go outside the protection of the East from invading Fulani herdsmen.

“There is nothing wrong with having a vigilante, since the security group is not Biafran Army there is no cause for alarm,” adding that no one group can set up an army of a nation such as Biafra with different tribes.

“Nnamdi Kanu’s led IPOB [must] not send youths involved in the Eastern Security Network to confront armed Fulani herdsmen empty handed,” he said.

Recall that Nnamdi Kanu had launched the Eastern Security Network, ESN at the weekend.

Kanu explained that the ESN was launched to protect the Southeast from marauding Fulani herdsmen and other criminal elements.

The IPOB leader also disclosed that ESN was not different from Amotekun in the Southwest and Miyetti Allah in the north.

NEWS : Insecurity Senate makes fresh resolutions

 

The Senate, on Tuesday, condemned in very strong terms the attack on Government Science School, Kankara, Katsina State which led to the abduction and disappearance of over 300 students.

Islamic extremist group, Boko Haram, has since claimed responsibility for the attack.

During Tuesday’s plenary, the Senate also rejected a prayer seeking to invite the Minister of Defence, Major-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd); Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; the Director-General, Department of State Security Service, Yusuf Magaji Bichi; and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to brief the Senate on measures being taken to rescue the missing students.

The red chamber, however, maintained its call for President Muhammadu Buhari to consider and implement the recommendations of its Adhoc Committee on Nigeria Security Challenges dated March, 17th 2020 and Senate Resolutions therefrom, as a holistic response to the mounting security challenges across the country.

The committee had recommended the dismissal of the current service chiefs.

The upper legislative chamber further rejected an additional motion by the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (APC – Kebbi North); and seconded by Senator Abdullahi Adamu (APC – Nasarawa West) for the constitution of an Adhoc Committee comprising of APC and PDP lawmakers, to brainstorm on ways to curb the rising security challenges facing the country.

NEWS : APC South-South passes vote of confidence on Buhari, vows to work for party

 Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South-South have passed a vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

The decision was taken at a meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday night, where the decision was reached.

The meeting also resolved to work together in harmony in the interest of party faithful.

A communique issued at the end of the meeting commended Buhari for his tremendous work despite the difficult situation.

The communique signed by the Secretary of the Party’s Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Sen. James Akpanudoedehe harped on the “need for the South South to meet periodically and re-energize the party into a proper winning machine in time for the 2023 General Elections.”

Akpanudoedehe noted that APC under Governor Mai Mala Buni-led CECPC has been repositioned as a “party of choice” for Nigerians as evidenced with the several high-profile and mass defections to the APC.

The communique reads partly: “The meeting applauds Mr. President for the tremendous work he is doing under very difficult circumstances. Consequently, a vote of confidence was passed on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“The meeting resolved that leaders must work together in harmony in the interest of the party and our people.

“The meeting condemned the divisions amongst the leaders and urged on the need to foster unity in the zone.

“The meeting resolved to set up a committee of six persons of integrity to handle reconciliation and issues from the various states. The committee is headed by H.E. Chief John Odigie-Oyegun with H.E. Lucky Imasuen as Secretary. Other members are: Chief Sunny Jackson, Dr. Mrs. Maryam Ali, Dr. Sam Jaja, Sen. Cleaver Ikisikpo and Chief Dr. Emmanuel Nsan.”

ENTERTAINMENT : What I would have done if I wasn’t making music – Wizkid

 

Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid has said he would have been a street hustler if he wasn’t making music.

Speaking during an interview with the English model, Noami Campbell, the 30-year-old revealed that he feels God used music to change his life knowing that he wasn’t born with a silver spoon.

“If I wasn’t blessed to be doing music I would have probably been on the streets.

“I am not from a rich family and I wasn’t raised with a silver spoon so I feel I was blessed so I can be a blessing to my family and to those around me.

“I believe if I wasn’t making music I would have been on the streets hustling like every other kid.

”God blessed me with music and it’s safe to say music changed my life. It also changed the life of those I love and care about,” he said.

ENTERTAINMENT : Kylie Jenner tops Forbes’ list of world’s highest paid celebrities in 2020

 

Kylie Jenner has topped the Forbes’ list of World’s Highest Paid Celebrities for the year 2020.

According to Forbes, the 23-year-old earned $590 million following the massive earnings from the sale of her Kylie Cosmetics line to Coty.

Also, her brother-in-law, Kanye West, made the second position after earning $170 million due to his Yeezy clothing and sneakers deal with Adidas.

Tennis legend, Roger Federer took the third spot overall with $106.3 million in earnings, largely from endorsement deals, Cristiano Ronaldo took fourth place with $105 million, Lionel Messi came in at fifth position with $104 million, Filmmaker, Tyler Perry took the sixth place on the list with $97 million, while Neymar took the seventh place with $95.5 million.

See the full list below.

1. Kylie Jenner — $590 million

2. Kanye West — $170 million

3. Roger Federer — $106.3 million

4. Cristiano Ronaldo — $105 million

5. Lionel Messi — $104 million

6. Tyler Perry — $97 million

7. Neymar — $95.5 million

8. Howard Stern — $90 million

9. LeBron James — $88.2 million

10. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — $87.5 million

11. Rush Limbaugh — $85 million

12. Ellen DeGeneres — $84 million

13. Bill Simmons — $82.5 million

14. Elton John — $81 million

15. James Patterson — $80 million

16. Stephen Curry — $74.5 million

17. Ariana Grande — $72 million

18. Ryan Reynolds — $71.5 million

19. Gordon Ramsay — $70 million

20. The Jonas Brothers — $68.5 million

21. The Chainsmokers — $68 million

22. Dr. Phil McGraw — $65.5 million

23. Ed Sheeran — $64 million

24. Kevin Durant — $63.9 million

25. Taylor Swift — $63.5 million

NEWS : Gas leakage causes panic along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway [VIDEO]

 Motorists on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, were on Wednesday morning stranded following gas leakage.

In a video shared on social media, the gas leakage was spotted at Arepo area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

This has caused panic amongst residents and motorists.

The leakage is reportedly due to excavation works by workers of Julius Berger working on the road.