Nigerian govt lying about Boko Haram ‘defeat’; terrorists controlling territories – APC Reps

Nigerian govt lying about Boko Haram ‘defeat’; terrorists controlling territories – APC Reps

Boko Haram sect used to illustrate the story

The claim by the Buhari administration that normalcy has been restored to the north east of the country is a “lie”, the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Humanitarian Affairs, Sani Mohammed, has said.

The lawmaker, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said the region has “failed”, and he feared such failure could affect other parts of the country.

Mr Mohammed spoke while briefing his colleagues on his experience after visiting some states in the region. A video of the speech was published by Oak TV.

“We just returned from an oversight function from Borno and Yobe states and I can say that the description that the northern part of Nigeria is under siege by Hon. Chika is an understatement,” the lawmaker said in a rare frank comment about the situation in the region still facing a deadly Boko Haram crisis.

Seven Killed, Dozens Injured As Boko Haram Launches Four Attacks in 48 Hours

Seven Killed, Dozens Injured As Boko Haram Launches Four Attacks in 48 Hours

Hundreds of motorists and travellers, who were plying that route at the time of the attacks, were forced to sleep in the bushes for their safety.

Residents of Borno State have experienced a wave of attacks by Boko Haram terrorists within the last two days.

Nigeria Newsman gathered that at least four attacks were recorded, which left seven persons dead, including two soldiers. Dozens were also injured in the attacks.

An aid worker who witnessed the attack in Rann told  Nigeria Newsman that five persons lost their lives, while many houses were razed.

Group empowers 200 youths, picks medical bills of 14 patients

Group empowers 200 youths, picks medical bills of 14 patients

No fewer than 200 youths from Anambra State have been presented with cash sum and tools by the West African Youth Support and Development Forum (WAYSDF).

The youth group also visited selected government hospitals in Onitsha and environs where they offset medical bills of 14 youths.

Presenting cheques and other items to the beneficiaries in Ogidi on Saturday, the President of the group, Mr. Afam Akonanya, said the gesture was in line with the aims and objectives of the organization.

He said the forum was formed to empower West African youths through education, engagement in community development and sports.

LAUTECH appoints new VC

 
LAUTECH appoints new VC

The Governing Council of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has announced the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor and two other principal officers.

A statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Lekan Fadeyi, named Prof. Michael Ologunde, a renowned professor of food science, as the new vice chancellor.

The council also appointed Dr Kayode Ogunleye as Registrar and Mr Abayomi Okediji as Bursar.

The newly appointed vice chancellor will take over the running of the institution from the incumbent, Prof. Adeniyi Gbadegesin, whose five-year tenure will end on Feb. 14, 2019.

DSS DG: How Buhari may lead Nigeria into another civil war – Junaid Mohammed

DSS DG: How Buhari may lead Nigeria into another civil war – Junaid Mohammed

A Second Republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed has warned that President Muhammadu Buhari’s actions and inactions may led Nigeria into another civil war.

He said this while lamenting Buhari’s refusal to prosecute former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and the sacked DSS DG, Mamman Daura.

Mohammed’s above allusion was in response to Buhari’sappointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi as the substantive Director-General of the Department of State Security, DSS, ahead of Seiyeifa.

News Agency had reported that Bichi’sappointment generated controversies from all corners,with many accusing the president of nepotism.

However, Mohammed, in an interview with News Agency, wondered why Bichi should be appointed when there are other fine officers still in active service who have a lot to offer.

The former lawmaker stressed that Seiyiefa should have been appointed as the substantive DSS boss despite approaching his retirement age.

Reacting to a question on the appointment of Bichi ahead of Seiyiefa, Mohammed said, “I don’t care where Bichi is from but being brought out of retirement when there are a lot of fine officers in service who still have a lot to offer, that is wrong, immoral and an oppression.

“I also don’t believe that they have any faith in the current structure of the DSS, they should please pick the best and retain the best.

“Since Seiyiefa has few months to go, that does not mean that if he deserves something he should not be given. Until the last day of his retirement, the man must be allowed to perform his function.

“The decree of the DSS clearly states the powers of the DG either in acting or confirmed and the fact that few weeks after his appointment, Seiyeifa started getting treacherous, illegal and dubious insertion from Abba Kyari, Buhari’s Chief of Staff, shows that they don’t want somebody who wants to work professionally, they want somebody who will be their fan like Daura, but that is not good enough for the country.

“I also believe that some of the crimes committed by the Buhari administration under Daura should be brought to book and that include Abba Kyari, Daura and Babachir Lawal. Up until now, Buhari still believes he is innocent.

” I just hope that when they deal with him, they won’t include Nigeria because the way he is going, God knows, I hope he doesn’t drag us into another civil war.”

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Sowore allegedly attacked at Ooni’s of Ife’s Palace

Sowore allegedly attacked at Ooni’s of Ife’s Palace

A presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore and members of his #TakeItBack movement were on Monday allegedly attacked at the Ooni of Ife’s place in Ile Ife.

A footage posted to Sowore’s Facebook page showed the aspirant and his campaign tear-gassed while prostrating before the Ooni of Ife.

Sowore, the founder of online news platform – Nigeria news Reporters, while giving the account of the incident in another video, said his team and some students of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), who accompanied him to the palace were also physically assaulted by thugs within the palace premises.

Bad governance aids insurgency in Nort East –Bindow

Bad governance aids insurgency in Nort East –Bindow

Adamawa State Governor, Muhammadu Bindow

The Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Bindow, has said that weakness in institutions of governance has partly aided the spread of insurgency among the youths in the country.

In a statement in Yola, the governor said Nigeria deserved United States-led international community support to get out of recession, and through which it could successfully curb the spread of terrorist ideology among youth and vulnerable persons.

“I have not forgiven Obasanjo and I won’t forget what Babangida did to me” – Buhari

“I have not forgiven Obasanjo and I won’t forget what Babangida did to me” – Buhari

In an interview with the Sun Newspapers, General Muhammadu Buhari, who hardly lets his emotions get the better of him, bares it all like never before.

The former President, who has been trying to get back into Aso Rock, talks about IBB, Olusegun Obasanjo, the 1966 coup, his late daughter and 2015.

Here’s the full transcript:

What kind of childhood did you have?

Well, from my father’s side, we are Fulanis. You know the Fulanis are really divided into two. There are nomads, the ones that if you drive from Maiduguri and many parts of the North you will find. They are even in parts of Delta now. And there are those who settled. They are cousins and the same people actually. From my mother’s side and on her father’s side, we are Kanuris from Kukawa.

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