Bandits kill driver, one other in Kaduna villages

 

 

“The killing of the herder, according to security agencies is linked to an earlier killing of a farmer, one Irmiya Godwin, who was killed by last week after working in his farm in Gora Gan general area,” the statement added.

The Kaduna State Government, on Sunday, said suspected armed bandits have killed one in Chikun local government area, just as troops rescued a kidnapped boy in Kachia local government area of the State

This was confirmed in a statement on Sunday, issued by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.

He said, “security agencies have reported that a 30-year-old herder, Yakubu Aruwa was killed while grazing his cattle between Gora and Ungwan Pa area Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State.

 

“The victim was grazing with another herder, one Muhammadu Sani, who escaped the assailants, while Yakubu Aruwa was overpowered.”

The commissioner further explained that, “the carcasses of three cows were recovered, with another three reported missing.

“In another incident, armed bandits opened fire on motorists in Udawa, Chikun LGA and killed a driver, Danladi Maisamari.

“Furthermore, troops of Operation Thunder Strike rescued an abducted boy, 15-year old Doti Haruna, one of four boys abducted by bandits from Katambi, Kachia LGA. He was rescued by the troops during a patrol to Alewa village in the same LGA.

“The rescued boy revealed that another boy, Abdullahi Babale, was released. Both boys have however been reunited with their families.”

“Further reports from security agencies and community leaders in Kizachi village, Kauru local government area have revealed two additional casualties from the attack reported on Friday.

“The two casualties are identified as Kururuwa Ali and Aweki Ibrahim Achinge.

“This now places the total casualty figure from the attack at 12 persons, as against the 10 indicated in initial reports.

“Also, a total of 74 houses have been confirmed razed, as against 56 initially reported.

“Receiving the reports, Governor Nasir El-Rufai prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls, and commiserated with their families. He also wished the injured victims a quick recovery.

“The Governor also condoled the family of Yakubu Aruwa and reiterated that reprisal is not a viable solution to any grievance.

Messi will play with Neymar again – Football agent

 

 

There are rumours about Messi moving over to PSG having refused to sign a new contract with Ronald Koeman’s side but Andre Cury believes Neymar will return to Barcelona instead.

Neymar’s former agent has hinted that the Paris Saint-Germain forward will play with Lionel Messi at Barcelona again.

Cury, Neymar’s former agent, is backing Joan Laporta to arrange a reunion for the pair at Camp Nou.

Cury thinks there is a far greater chance of the Brazilian star returning to the Catalan outfit than Messi leaving for PSG.

“Neymar has an open door at Barcelona, their fans know he made a mistake and even he recognised it some time later,” Cury told Argentine publication El Litoral.

“Two years ago, Neymar formally asked me to return to Barcelona,” adding that re-elected president Laporta stand the chance of luring the Brazilian back to Camp Nou.

“Messi won’t leave Barcelona – he decided that his history is in Barcelona and I’m very clear on that,” he said.

“Neymar will play with Messi again, but in Barcelona.”

BIAFRA : Ohanaeze chieftain demands immediate inquiry into ownership of oil blocs

 

He posited that it was hypocrisy of the highest order that must end, insisting that oil bloc ownership in the Niger Delta must also be reviewed.

Chuks Ibegbu, the immediate past Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, under Chief John Nnia Nwodo, has called for the immediate inquiry into the ownership of oil blocs in the Niger Delta and the breakdown of staff, especially senior staff strength in Nigeria federal MDAs.

Ibegbu noted that recent appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari regime in MDAs fell short of the federal character principle and must be reviewed.

The Ohanaeze chieftain, who spoke with  on Sunday, in Umuahia, took a swipe at Sharia states that destroy alcohol in their states but benefit from VAT on alcohol.

Ibegbu who doubles as Board of Trustees, of World Igbo Peoples Assembly (WIPAS), also criticized skewed appointments in the judiciary and the discriminatory admission policies in federal institutions, noting that those who were called educationally disadvantage people later assume all plum positions at the centre far above those they purport to be educationally advantaged.

On the growing insecurity occasioned by Boko Haram attacks on the citizenry, Ibegbu lambasted some northern elites, for their actions and the Nigeria security that also used its alleged impunity measures to exacerbate the conflict.

“Many innocent youths in the army are now dying over what they did not cause.

“Let those that caused this war send their children to the North East war front. We cannot continue to loose our innocent youths under the guise of one Nigeria or One Army over what they don’t know about.

“Sometimes its this same people that caused the war and insurgency that inform Boko Haram to ambush our soldiers and decimate them. This cannot continue,” Ibegbu warned.

 

Oduduwa Republic introduces currency

 

 

They had insisted that this was not a time to talk about restructuring, resource control or a new constitution but rather the Yoruba to secede from Nigeria. 

A Yoruba group has launched the currency for the proposed Oduduwa Republic.

The image of the currency, known as “FADAKA, was posted on Twitter via the group’s handle, @OduduwaRepublic, on Sunday.

“Oduduwa National Currency shall be called ‘FADAKA’ Meaning Silver .. or short as just ‘FAD’ Here is a 20 Fadaka Sample Banknote,” the secessionist group tweeted.

 had earlier reported that Yoruba Historian, Banji Akintoye and activist, Sunday Igboho during the passing week, declared the sovereignty of the Yoruba.

Akintoye and Igboho, among other Yoruba leaders, said that the South West was no longer under Nigeria.

They called on people of the region to work together for the independence of the Yoruba nation.

Obasanjo hints on next move as statesman

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said as a statesman, he would live the rest of his life serving humanity.

NAN reports that Obasanjo spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta at the 20th anniversary of the Communion Faith Assembly and new chapel dedication.

The head of the church is Bishop Tunde Akin-Akinsanya, the chairman, Ogun chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

Obasanjo told the gathering that he arrived from Sudan on Friday night and would be travelling back to the United States on Sunday.

“I am committed to global peace and service to humanity and I am here to play my part in peacebuilding”, he said.

The former Nigerian leader noted that the best way to determine a successful life was by measuring one’s positive impact on others’ lives.

Obasanjo especially hailed the Christian leadership in Ogun. He said they had continued to act as peace agents in the state.

FA Cup: Ancelotti names best team in the world

 

Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has named Manchester City as the “best team in the world”, following their FA Cup defeat on Saturday.

The Merseysiders managed to keep City at bay for over 80 minutes of their quarter-final clash at Goodison Park.

However, late goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne sent City through with a 2-0 win.

“We were almost there, we did well and we did the best that we can do. We defended well and for at least 80 minutes, we had the game under control,” Ancelotti told BT Sport after the final whistle on Saturday.

“I am satisfied because we were beaten by the best team in the world – they are the best.

“We wanted to keep them uncomfortable. Of course, they are comfortable with the ball but we defended well and we didn’t concede space. We played the game that we wanted to play.

“They have the best bench in the world. It was a good experience for us and there are no regrets.”

Biafra group : talks tough as Nigerian Navy deploys ships, choppers to Gulf of Guinea

 

Biafra Nations League, BNL, has berated the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo for deploying ships, tugboats, helicopters and aircrafts to the Gulf of Guinea.

 

BNL, which has its operational base in Bakassi Peninsula in the eastern end of the Gulf of Guinea accused the Chief of Naval Staff of “taking such decisions because of our planned expulsion of oil companies operating under Nigeria in the maritime boundary area of Bakassi Peninsula.”

In a joint statement signed by the National Leader of BNL, Princewill C Richard, Deputy National Leader, Ebuta Akor Takon and the Chief of Staff of BNL, Linus Essien on Saturday evening, the group said “any military operations in the Gulf of Guinea would be resisted by the inhabitants of the region.”

Recall that the Nigerian Navy had at the weekend deployed six ships, two tugboats, two helicopters and a Nigerian Airforce ATR42 aircraft to the Gulf of Guinea.

Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), had on Saturday inaugurated the 11th Exercise Obangame Express 2021.

The flag-off of the multinational exercise for maritime security was held on the board of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) THUNDER, at the Naval Dockyard in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Gambo said the huge resources and vast potential of the Gulf of Guinea was being undermined by multifaceted domestic and cross border threats.

The CNS said the exercise presented another opportunity for the Nigerian Navy to work together with other national and regional Navies in the spirit of the Yaounde Code of Conduct.