Atiku speaks on Nigeria at 59, poverty, others

The 2019 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday called on Nigerians to insist that no one “no matter how highly placed” is bigger than the laws of the country.

In a statement he personally signed to mark Nigeria at 59, the former Vice President also lamented over reports of Nigeria being the headquarters of poverty in the world.

According to Atiku: “On October 1, 1960, our nation’s founding fathers could never have fathomed that 59 years after birthing the largest black nation on earth, we would be facing a situation where we do not have a free press.

“All is not well when Nigeria is now officially the world headquarters for extreme poverty and out of school children, yet the cost of maintaining those in government continues to grow, while the needs of the governed are not being met.

“And certainly, all is not well when the media cannot freely express itself without the fear that those who wield the big stick would use it on them for saying things as they are.

“So, rather than just call for prayers today, I am calling on all Nigerians to believe in Nigeria’s betterment, to work for Nigeria’s betterment, and to insist that no one in Nigeria, no matter how highly placed, shall be bigger than the laws of our land.

“It is not all gloom and doom, however. There is still hope. Much hope. I took time to listen to a recent remark made by the Emir of Kano, HRM Muhammed Sanusi II about why we need to pay more attention to the issue of girl-child education.

“It is an age-long truism that women are the teachers of a nation. I make bold to say that the greatness of our country, Nigeria has much to do with how well we educate how children, especially the girl-child.

“My commendation goes to Governor @Bellomatawalle1 of Zamfara State for leading the way by massively investing in public education.Atiku Abubakar

“I also specifically want to cite the example of Chief Allen Onyeama and his public spiritedness which saw him offer relief to Nigerian citizens who were victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.Atiku Abubakar

“By repatriating hundreds of Nigerians back home, at his cost, Mr. Onyeama and @flyairpeace, have revived hope in the Nigeria of our founding fathers’ dream.

“I would like to quote Mr. Onyeama. When the first plane of repatriated Nigerian citizens landed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, Mr. Onyeama said: “When I stepped inside the aircraft to welcome them, they mobbed me and started singing the Nigerian national anthem, there was nobody there singing about separation, they felt proud to be Nigerian, they rose in unison, that drew tears from me.”

“You see, when we put Nigeria first, we not only revive the Nigerian Dream, we also revive Unity & Faith, Peace & Progress, which were the ideals our founding fathers had in mind when they came together to put forward this new & independent nation 59 years ago on October 1, 1960.

“Nigeria belongs to all of us and we all have a role to play in making our nation great. Nigeria should be the beacon of hope, democracy and freedom, to not only the African continent but to the black diaspora the world over.

“And to ensure that this becomes the case, we all have a duty to support and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria against all enemies, foreign and domestic. And this we must do, so help us God.

“And it is on this note that I wish all Nigerians a happy Independence Day. May God bless all of us and may God bless Nigeria. -AA”

Sowore: NBA Condemns FG, DSS

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the disobedience of the order of Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, directing the release on bail of Omoyele Sowore, by the Department of State Services (DSS).

The NBA made its position know on Sunday in a statement by Kunle Edun, its National Publicity Secretary.

It accused the DSS of approaching the court only when it is convenient for the Nigerian Government to detain citizens but has since refused to comply with the order of the same court directing the release of Omoyele Sowore.

The statement reads, “This is unacceptable in a country where there are laws and a nation where the President recently professed at the United Nations General Assembly to respect the human rights of citizens.

“The Department of State Services is displaying the notorious image of an agency that enjoys treating judicial process with disdain, particularly as it pertains to obeying orders of courts enforcing the fundamental rights of Nigerians.

“The continued detention of Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) in spite of various court orders readily comes to mind.

“The NBA, therefore, condemns the continued detention of Omoyele Sowere by the DSS as same amounts to violation of his constitutional rights to personal liberty.

“The Nigerian Bar Association, therefore, calls for the immediate release of Sowore in line with the order of the Federal High Court made on September 24, 2019, and other Nigerians who have been languishing in DSS detention centres without charges.”

Hoodlums invade public schools in Oyo, destroy properties worth millions of naira

Some persons have attacked and destroyed property belonging to some public primary and secondary schools in Oyo State.

It was gathered on Thursday that the public schools became the target of attacks by the hoodlum due to the inability of the schools’ management to pay for the services of security guards.

It was learnt that the security guards, particularly the night guards, were employed in order to secure the premisses of the schools.

But, the security guards have since been relieved of their jobs after Governor Seyi Makinde announced the abolition of all forms of payment in public primary and secondary schools in the state.

One of the schools whose property were looted is the newly constructed Oluyole Primary School, Ayegun, Ibadan.

Our correspondent gathered that no fewer than two schools in Akinyele Local Government and Ido were also affected.

It was gathered that the hoodlums visited OLGC Primary school in Ayegun area of Oluyole Local Government Area and vandalized property running into millions of naira.

It was recalled that before Makinde took over on May 29 this year, his predecessor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi as part of efforts to improve the infrastructure in public schools in the state, created school governing boards for each of the schools across the state.

The boards then suggested the payment of N1,000 as compulsory levy per term for students in public schools in the state.

Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran when contacted, confirmed the vandalization.

Adeniran vowed that the present administration would treat them as saboteurs who maliciously damage government properties.

“It is unfortunate that these deliberate destructive acts on one of our Model schools reportedly were aided by some teachers and staff members of the school, but let me assure you that this administration would tackle the menace of thuggery among our teachers in the interest of our children.

“This government frowns at such shameful act and we promise to fish out those who masterminded this. As a government, we will not allow anybody mortgage the future of our children, for their selfish interests,” he said.

Lagos: Task Force raids brothel in Mile 2, arrests 14

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit on Friday raided a brothel around Mile 2 area and arrested 14 persons for alleged possession of illicit drugs.

Chairman of the task force, Mr Olayinka Egbeyemi, in statement said: ”During the raid, five notorious miscreants and nine commercial sex workers were arrested with illegal drugs, and the brothel demolished.”

News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the unit chairman further said that the raid became necessary following complaints that the increased criminal activities around Mile II and FESTAC areas were being perpetrated by miscreants residing in the brothels.”

He said “The brothel where these persons were arrested had previously been demolished, but surprisingly, it was rebuilt.

“Let it be known that the last time we demolished this illegal brothel, miscreants taking refuge in it attacked our officers with dangerous weapons.

“With this current demolition, we will ensure that it will not be rebuilt, this task force under my watch will not allow miscreants to make life difficult for law-abiding citizens.”

Egbeyemi said that the demolished brothel allegedly harboured criminals who robbed unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables.

“It also serves as an outlet for the sale of illegal drugs such as Indian Hemp, Tramadol and other sex enhancement drugs, especially to under-aged children,” he said.

He said that all those arrested would be charged to court in compliance with the directive of the Lagos State Police Command.

The Making: My Wealth, Day 3

My Wealth, a Podium Films, location Day 3.

The Making: My Wealth (Pictures)

Onset is Veteran Nollywood actors and actresses; Dele Odule, Saidi Balogun, Bimbo Akintola, Bukola Adeeyo on set introducing TAC, Candy J, and few others in an upcoming movie titled MY WEALTH.

The movie is Directed By Saheed Oscar, Packaged by Muyideen Raji, P.M by Samuel Titi, Cinematogaphy by Monday Abiose, BTS by AyCinematography and produced by Lameen Onabanjo.

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"Don't play politics with national security" NDF tells Gbajabiamila

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has accused Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, of playing politics with issues of national security.

Reacting to Gbajabiamila’s threat to report service chiefs to President Muhammadu Buhari over their alleged failure to attend a security meeting, Abdulkakadir Bolaji, secretary-general of NDF, said it’s possible that Gbaja is out to discredit the current administration.

He advised the speaker not to return to the era where instead of parliamentary functions, the legislature allegedly issued summons to heads of critical agencies as bait for extortion.

Nigerians spent billions watching cinema in July, August

Nigerians spent over 1, 294, 602, 827 billion naira watching movies in the cinemas for July and August.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the figures are according to data provided by the cinemas and compiled by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN).

Following its lead in June, ‘Bling Lagosians’ led the first week of July by ranking in 37, 409, 372 million naira. However, it was one of the only two Nigerian films in the top 20 movies.

The other was Kunle Afoloyan’s ‘Mokalik’ starting the month at number nine while ‘Avengers: Endgame’ sank to 18 position, earning 151, 966 Naira that week.

By the second week, ‘Spiderman: Far from home’ edged ‘Bling Lagosians’ out of the first position. It had a 34 per cent decrease in revenue while ‘Spiderman’ earned 64, 072, 680 million Naira.

‘Spiderman’ remained on top for the third week, although earnings decreased by 36 per cent. However, general grosses dropped by 20 per cent while ‘Lion King’ debuted for a few days, raking in 4, 040, 854 million Naira.

By the fourth week, ‘Lion King’ had settled in and climbed to number one with 108, 447, 093 million Naira. ‘Bling Lagosians’ stayed at number three with ‘Mokalik’ at number 13.

Other Nigerian films in top 20 included ‘Rant Queens’ at number eight, ‘The Gift’ at number eleven, ‘Wakill’ at 15 and ‘Coming From Insanity’ at 17.

Buzz around ‘Lion King’ dropped by the fifth week with earnings down by 33 per cent, totalling 73, 040, 701 million Naira. All the top 20 films earned 136, 936, 341 million naira in total.

‘Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw’ debuted and snatched the number spot with 104, 443, 577 million naira. On Nollywood’s side, ‘The Set Up’ entered late into the week and raked in 187, 500 naira.

Although revenue dropped by 48 per cent, ‘Fast and Furious’ maintained the number one position while ‘The Set Up’ made its real box office debut at number three with 25, 634, 606 million Naira.

By the next week, all films maintained their positions but the ‘Bling Lagosians’ sank to number eight after spending eight weeks in the box office. ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ debuted leading to a week total of 113, 615, 730 million Naira.

In week nine, ‘Angel Has Fallen’ climbed to the number one spot, making 64, 227, 240 million naira. ‘The Set Up’ was pushed to fourth position with a 49 per cent drop in revenue.

For the last weekend in August, ‘Bling Lagosians’ settled at number 20 with ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ struggling at number 19. ‘The Set Up’ had dropped to number five. (NAN)

23-year-old stabs lover to death for not releasing Money for birthday

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday arrested a 23-year-old Stella Peters, for allegedly stabbing her husband, Haruna Bala, to death.

This was contained in a statement released by the spokesperson of the police command, Bala Elkana.

Elkana said the couple, who were not legally married, lived together at No 2 Tejuosho Avenue, Surulere Lagos, for three years and have a baby who just turned one.

The incident happened after an argument ensued between them, which turned violent as the woman used a kitchen knife to stab the man in the back which led to his death.

The statement added: “ The woman accused the man of refusing to release money for their daughter’s birthday party.

“Homicide detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department Yaba have taken over the investigation.

“The suspect confessed to the commission of the Crime.

“She will be charged to Court for murder. “

FG sends warning to producers, marketers of chemical weapons

The Federal Government on Tuesday cautioned producers and marketers of chemical weapons against allowing it into the hands of non-state actors.

Mr. Gabriel Aduda, the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave the warning at a sensitisation workshop in Kano State on Tuesday.

The workshop was organised by the federal government to educate major stakeholders in the North west on sound management of chemicals as part of measures to prevent its getting into wrong hands.

Aduda said the workshop was also aimed at promoting awareness and safety, by strengthening the understanding of stakeholders on proper handling of chemical and biological weapons.

He said chemical producers, marketers, transporters and users, as well as regulatory authorities involved in implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) participated in the workshop.

”The objective among others, is to raise awareness among relevant national stakeholders and representatives of the chemical industries in the North -West zone on the CWC and its national implementation in relation to the chemical industry.

“Ensure that chemical weapons imported into the country are used for the purposes for which they are meant and government also makes sure that these chemicals do not get into the hands of non-state actors; it will have great repercussions,” he explained.

The permanent secretary said similar workshops were held in Lagos and Port Harcourt.

Some of the participants, who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) commended the federal government for organising the event, which they said had enhance their knowledge on how best to handle chemical weapons.

They urged the government to evolve a National Action Plan to guide and regulate the use and threat of chemical weapons in Nigeria.

Customers Go Crazy as Bank Begins to Charge Processing Fee on Withdrawals, Savings

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said customers making cash deposits or withdrawals will pay charges beginning from today in line with its new policy.

The objective of the “transaction fees” is to give vent to the Central Bank’s policy designed to reduce cash in use.

CBN Payments System Management Department Director Sam Okojere on Tuesday announced the take-off of the charges in a statement.

“The transactions will attract three per cent processing fees for withdrawals and two per cent processing fees for lodgments above N500, 000 for individual accounts.

“Corporate accounts will attract five per cent processing fees for withdrawals and three per cent processing fee for lodgments above N3 million.

“The charges will, however, only apply in Lagos, Ogun, Kano, Abia, Anambra, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),” he said.

Okojere said the implementation of the cash-less policy nationwide would take effect from March 31, 2020.

Also to further promote the cashless economy and to enhance the collection of applicable government revenues, the CBN announced a review of the process for merchant settlement.

The regulator has, effective today, approved for banks to unbundle merchant settlement amounts and charge applicable taxes and duties on individual transactions as stipulated by regulations.

Okojere announced a downward review of the Merchant Service Charge (MSC) from 0.75 per cent capped at N1,200 to 0.50 per cent capped at N1,000.

“The cash-less policy provides safe and efficient mechanisms for making and receiving payments with minimum risks to the CBN, payment service providers and end-users.

“The cashless payment is catching on to the extent that even the lowly members of the society now do transactions online.

“Without this policy, Nigeria cannot be integrated into the world’s financial system,” the statement read.

Pushing for the full use of the online payment system, the apex bank said for Nigeria to actively play at the world stage, “our payment system must be successfully benchmarked against the global best practices, as in most developed nations of the world.”

Nigerians play prank as Fire Station Receives 11 False Alert

The Kano State Fire Service on Tuesday said 11 out of the 73 distress calls it received in two weeks were false, possibly from prank callers.

TheCallls came from different parts of the state.

The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saidu Mohammed, made this known in Kano.

According to him, we received 17 fire calls, 45 rescue calls, and 11 false alarms.

“The calls emanated from victims and witnesses of collapsed buildings, road crashes, and fire disasters, ’’ he said.

Mohammed advised residents of the state to be cautious when using electrical appliances and cautioned them to avoid storing petrol and other inflammable substances in shops and at homes.

Driver trapped Dead in Lagos-Ibadan Road Accident

An early morning road crash on Tuesday might have claimed the life of a driver along the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Highway in Ogun State.

It was gathered that a commercial bus had rammed into a truck from behind, causing eyewitnesses to speculate that the driver and some others trapped in the “written off” bus might have died.

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps confirmed the incident.

The Spokesperson of TRACE corps, Cdr Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed that “there was a fatal accident around Foursquare Camp axis inbound Lagos of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, before Fidiwo bridge.

“The bus driver is presumed dead as he was trapped. Rescue teams are on the ground making efforts to remove trapped victims.” he disclosed.

Akinbiyi urged drivers to apply caution while on the road, saying “safety takes you home.”

Bill Gates Call for Primary Health Care Support in Nigeria

The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has said that he would wish that the quality and funding of the primary health care system in Nigeria achieved the level of some other countries that have lower income but have done a better job with the primary health care system. 

Speaking with selected journalists around the world in a conference call ahead of the release of the 2019 Goalkeepers Report today,  Bill Gates said  one challenge that Nigeria has is that the amount of money that the government raises domestically is quite small compared to other countries.

The Goalkeeper Report is the foundation annual report card on the world’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. “A lot of countries at that level will be raising closer to 15 percent of GDP and Nigeria is one of the lowest in the world down at about 6 percent. ” And so, it is a huge challenge that when you want to fund infrastructure, health, education, all those things, that over time the tax collection, the domestic resources are going to have to go up quite a bit. “That’s a long-term effort and I think partly by making sure the current resources are spent well like on primary health care, you gain the credibility that the citizens will say, okay, we want more of these things.  If we don’t raise the quality, you can get into a trap where they don’t feel like paying the taxes actually has that much impact, and so they’re not supportive of that. He said his foundation is working hard in the country, “Nigeria is a super-important country and one that the foundation has an office .  We did a lot of work in Nigeria on polio and we learned a lot doing that.  Nigeria has gone almost three years now without having a polio case. “The biggest priority we have, although making absolutely sure we’re done with polio remains a big priority, now we’re able to focus even more on the primary health care system. Bill Gates said when he was in Nigeria sometime ago that he had videoconferences with state governors. ” If we can make the six states into exemplars, then these practices can be extended to all 18 of the northern states. ” There are best practices down in the south as well that we can learn from that as well. And so, you know, building on what we were able to achieve with polio and the relationships we’ve built there and our commitment, starting with primary health care, we think that Nigeria can tackle its inequality.”

“The foundation now has some great inventors that are coming up with that lung surfactant capability in a form that is both very cheap and you don’t have to be trained to use it.  And so, that would increase childhood survival in these developing countries and help close that gap.  And so, by looking at exactly what the causes are and remedying the fact that there’s not much investment in those areas, we have been able to make progress. “That’s why the childhood deaths have been cut down.  A lot of that was reductions in diarrhea and pneumonia with new vaccines, and that’s meant that this first 30 days problem is a high percentage, and in some countries over half of the deaths are in those first 30 days.  And that’s been a challenge to the global health community to figure out, okay, what effective tools that actually is possible to deliver we can get out and that’s the path to reducing the disparity.

FG to Force out Foreigners without Valid papers

Nigerian Immigration Service said it will soon start to deport foreigners living in Nigeria without permit.

Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Muhammad Baba-Dede said this while addressing border communities at Maigatari local government in Jigawa State.

He stated that from 12th of January 2020, Nigeria will depot any foreigner living illegally back to their country.

“Federal Government has given six months of grace to all foreigners living in Nigeria illegally to register before 12th of January 2020.

“We have already started registration, therefore, whoever refuses to register before the dateline will be forced out of the country”

Baban-Dede said that the registration of foreigners was aimed at enhancing national security.

He also advised citizens to obtain their National Identity Card and report any foreigner who failed to register after the expiration of the dateline.

Container falls on Car, Bike, 2 confirmed Dead at Ikorodu

A fallen container from a truck has crushed two people to death and injured several others at Ikorodu area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the death of two people in the incident.

He said the tragedy occurred on Monday at Agric. Bus Stop, Ikorodu.

According to Oke-Osanyintolu, “Two people were dead. Three sustained major injuries and several others sustained minor injuries when a container fell on a Toyota Camry and three motorcycles.”

He said investigations at the scene of the accident revealed that a truck with a 20ft container fully loaded with unknown items with registration number LSD-611XU was on top speed, had a break failure, lost control and subsequently fell on the Toyota Camry with registration number FKJ-732FS and the three motorcycles.

Oke-Osanyintolu added that the two bodies of the male victims had been taken to the mortuary while the injured who were initially treated by LASAMBUS had been moved to the Ikorodu General Hospital for further treatment.

“However, the commodities recovered from the container have been bagged and handed over to the Police at Owutu Police Station. Operation has been completed,” he said.

National Assembly warns Minister, Revenue generating Agencies Against Illegal Spending

The National Assembly has warned the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, and heads of all Federal Government revenue-generating agencies against engaging in unauthorised spending of revenues without the approval of the federal lawmakers as required by law.

The chairmen of the Finance Committees of the nation’s parliament,  Senator Solomon Adeola (Senate) and James Faleke (House of Representatives), gave the warning on Saturday after a joint meeting held in Lagos.

A  statement by the Media Adviser to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Chief Kayode Odunaro, on Sunday,  explained that Adeola and Faleke warned the minister and other heads of Federal Government’s revenue- generating agencies to desist from such practice or face the wrath of the National Assembly.

Adeola, according to the statement, said the era of unauthorised and illegal diversion of revenues generated by MDAs was over because the 9th National Assembly would ensure that  Federal Government get enough revenue to implement people-oriented policies and programmes.

He said, “It has been observed that year in year out, the Federal Government has not been able to meet its targets on independent revenue sources. Henceforth, such activities will not be tolerated.

“Findings indicated that a major culprit in this shortcoming are the inadequacies of the MDAs coupled with their penchant for diversion of revenue on frivolous excuses for expenditure that are mostly recurrent.

“The 9th National Assembly will not tolerate unauthorised expenditure by the Ministry of Finance or agencies of government not backed by law or the relevant Acts of the National Assembly guiding such expenditure.

“Every expenditure must henceforth be in compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act and other applicable laws of the land.

“Reports show that over the years, the Federal Government has not been able to surpass 30 per cent of its revenue targets.

“With this, it is small wonder we always have low level of budget implementation for critical capital projects.

“We need to reverse this trend and intends to introduce quarterly review of targets so that needed revenue can come to the federal purse,” he stated.

"We are one"-Gov. Makinde to political appointees, Civil service

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has challenged his political aides to be committed to the efforts of his administration to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

He made the demand on Sunday in his closing remarks at the end of a two-day executive retreat for members of his cabinet and senior aides in Ibadan, the state capital.

Governor Makinde was quoted in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, saying: “For our permanent secretaries and political office holders, it still remains ‘soldier go, soldier come’ but the barrack remains.

“How many governors have you seen their backs? You will see the back of this government too. But your commitment to the success of this administration must not waiver.”

Governor Makinde further stressed the need for political appointees and top officials of the state civil service to work in harmony.

He stated that collective responsibility must be the watchword for success to be achieved and gave assurance that the civil servants would be empowered to do their job but not without accountability.

The governor said, “We are making a pact with you that the current administration will empower you. We will give you those responsibilities. We will give you the authority to carry them out but we demand from you accountability.

“I know that the pertinent question that is probably agitating your mind right now is that, will the system be fair to you? I make bold to say that, under my watch, absolutely.”

“So, my appeal to everybody is, come with me, let us create a new prosperous Oyo State together and God will help us,” he added.

Identified Drunk policeman stabs nine in Ondo nightclub

A policeman identified as Sergeant Taiwo Orisadare has allegedly stabbed nine persons at a popular nightclub in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Trouble started at the nightclub, which is located in Alagbaka GRA area of Akure over the weekend, when the policeman attached to the Akure Area Commander’s office allegedly began to behave in an erratic manner.

According to eyewitnesses, the drunk policeman became unruly and started harassing the victims who had come to unwind at the club.

One of the eyewitnesses, who narrated the incident, stated that “It was so clear that he (Sergeant Orisadare) was so drunk and was already becoming something else at the club.

“He won’t just listen to those trying to tell him to take things easy. Things went awry as he started attacking everyone he could lay hands on.

“He stabbed nine people before he could be overpowered.”

Meanwhile, some of the victims, who were attacked by the police officer, are currently recuperating in various hospitals, while some are in critical condition.

The Police Public Relations Officers of the state command, Femi Joseph stated that both parties were engaged in a brawl.

“They were both fighting. The policeman did not stab anyone to death. Do you even know the condition of the policeman now?” He asked.

62 for violence in Niger by Police

Sixty-two political thugs were on Saturday arrested during the just concluded APC primaries.

They were arrested for allegedly attacking innocent residents.

The APC conducted its primary elections for aspirants for the positions of Chairmen and councilors for the forthcoming Nov. 30 council polls in the state.

Alhaji Adamu Usman, the State Commissioner of Police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Sunday that the suspects were from five local government areas.

”Paikoro Local Government Area, 44; Rijau Local Government Area, 4; Tafa Local Government Area, 10; Katcha Local Government Area, 2; and Rafi Local Government Area, 2,” the Commissioner said.

He explained that one Toyota vehicle with dangerous weapons, such as machetes, daggers and knives were recovered from some of the suspects.

The Commissioner said that the suspects would be charged to court for unlawful assembly, disturbance of public peace, being in possession of dangerous weapons and for sponsoring thuggery in accordance with the Niger State Anti-Thuggery law.

Usman warned politicians, especially those seeking elective positions, against sponsoring political violence during and after the local government elections in the state.

He said that the command was committed to providing peaceful atmosphere for the conduct of a free, fair and credible elections across the state.

Lagos task force arrest African Shrine traders for Hard drugs

The Lagos State Task Force has arrested 28 miscreants and 15 illegal street traders at various locations around Alausa and the African Shrine vicinity.

Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed this in a statement by the agency’s Head of Public Affairs Unit, Mr Adebayo Taofiq on Sunday in Lagos.

Egbeyemi said that the raid was due to the nefarious acts within the vicinity of the African Shrine which presented a negative image to tourists and residents of Lagos.

“Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, over the weekend, raided all streets within Central Business District including surroundings of the ‘African Shrine’, Alausa, Ikeja.

“The enforcement operations became imperative following complaints from members of the public about the criminal activities of miscreants and environmental nuisance of illegal street traders around the Shrine,” he said.

According to the chairman, the night operation was carried out around African Shrine where sales of hard drugs like Tramadol, Codeine, Skunk, Weed, Illegal Mixed Liquor and Assorted Food take place.

“These consumable and non-consumable items are freely sold on the streets in defiance of security agencies and government authority,” he said.

Egbeyemi maintained that the enforcement operations would be a continuous exercise in line with the vision of the present administration to rid the state of street urchins and criminals.

“The Lagos State Government has vowed to sustain the security onslaught on all areas identified as criminal hideouts and hard drug outlets across the state, especially within the metropolis,” he said.

One of the arrested miscreants, Mr Tunde Babalola, who was caught with a bag of substance suspected to be Indian hemp, confirmed that he had been selling hard drugs for eight years.

Babalola said that dealing in hard drugs is a lucrative business, saying he realised an average profit between N60,000 and N100,000 weekly from customers around Obalende, Akala, Mushin, Bariga and Ikeja.

An arrested illegal trader, Mrs Abike Adeyemi, said that she pays N1,900 every week to a representative of Ikeja Local Government from the sales of ‘Skuchies’ and ‘Hot drinks’ around the ‘African Shrine’.

The Task Force Chairman said that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Zubairu Muazu, has directed that all those arrested be immediately prosecuted.

Police Begins Investigation over EFCC Operative who allegedly commits suicide

The Edo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Benin, Williams Oyibogare.

The deceased is suspected to have committed suicide as bottles of a pesticide, Sniper, were found in his home located in the Giwa Amu area along Airport Road.

It was further alleged that a suicide note was found on his phone, which the police have already recovered.

EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed Oyibogare’s death, but said the Commission was waiting for the police to conclude its investigation before making any further comment.

“It is true that one of our operatives died. The Police have begun an investigation into the matter and we hope to hear from them soon.

“That is all we can say for now,” Uwujaren told New Telegraph.

A colleague of the deceased said that Oyibogare recently returned from his annual leave looking emaciated.

She said: “He returned from leave recently. He looked pale and seemed to have lost weight.

“He may have died from an illness or it could also have been suicide but we cannot say for sure since we don’t live with him.

“Let us wait for the police to conclude its probe. An autopsy would be able to reveal the real cause of death.”

Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, said the police would wait for the autopsy before making further comment on the matter.

Nwabuzor said: “Investigations are on-going, and it would be too soon to make any conclusions at this stage; it is too early to make any pronouncements.

“Of course, there will be an autopsy to know the cause of death and inquire about what happened.”

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Goalkeeper Enyeama plans return to Super Eagles after 4 years

Vincent Enyeama, the former Nigeria goalkeeper and captain who resigned from the National team after his clash with former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, in 2015, has hinted of a possible return to the National team.

The 37-year-old had an interview with Brila FM on Friday Sept. 13 where he stated that should the country call for his services, he would oblige them.

“I cannot say no to Nigeria, that’s the truth. If Nigeria tells me today ‘Vincent, we have goalkeeping problem; we need you’, I will be there. I can’t say no” he said

The former Lille goalkeeper also said that since his retirement, no one from the NFF has reached out to ask him to overturn his decision and return to the Eagles.

“Since I left Nigerian football in 2015, no one has contacted me.” he said

Enyeama has been without a club since August 2018 when his contract with French side Lille was terminated by mutual consent but had a failed trial with another Ligue 1 outfit, Dijon, two months ago.

Tension in Ondo community as youths attack monarch, wife over new yam festival

Ilara Mokin community in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State was on Friday’s evening thrown into commotion as youths in the community laid siege on their monarch’s palace.

The irate youths, who accused their traditional ruler, Alara of Ilara-Mokin, Oba Aderemi Adefehinti of allegedly refusing to partake in this year’s new yam festival, attacked the monarch alongside his wife.

It was gathered that the youths were infuriated by the decision of the monarch shirking in his royal role, following his alleged ‘born again’ stance.

In the course of the melee, the monarch’s wife, Olori Adefehinti was unlucky as she was beaten and injured by the youths while the monarch was rescued through the exit door behind the palace.

Confirming the development, the police spokesperson in the state, Femi Joseph disclosed that the situation was now control.

FG directs NCC to block 9.2m sim cards

The Federal Government has directed telecommunication operators, through the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) to block about 9.2 million sim cards without proper registration.

The directive followed the submission of the short-term performance by the NCC as directed by the Minister of Communications Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.

Recall that Pantami had directed all Agencies and Parastatals under his purview to submit their baseline short-term performance targets report.

Based on the directive, the NCC submitted its report in which it stated the figures of improperly registered SIM cards in use around the country.

The Commission in its report disclosed that an estimated nine million two hundred thousand (9.2M) SIM cards did not comply with the proper procedures of SIM registration.

To ensure maximum compliance, Dr Pantami directed NCC to ensure all mobile network operators block all SIM cards that do not meet proper registration standards until users comply with proper re-registration procedures.

The security implication of this irregularity is too grave to ignore and the Federal Ministry of Communications will not tolerate any actions or inaction that will compromise the nation’s security.

3 years jail term for smuggling one bag of rice into Nigeria – Customs CG, Ali

The Nigerian Customs Service said three years jail-term awaits anybody arrested for smuggling a bag of rice into the country.

Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service Col. Hamid Ali (rtd), stated this while addressing border communities of Nigeria/Niger at Maigatari local government in Jigawa State on Thursday.

He said the act of smuggling of contrabands food items in to the country is playing a key role in destroying the county’s economy and Nigeria must work hard to curtail the problems.

“Federal Government is making efforts to improve Agriculture especially rice farming but the foreign rice been imported to the country massively through illegal borders is sabotaging government policies.

“Most of these rice are being imported by you on motorcycle through illegal borders,” Hamid Ali stated.

“No compromise, anybody found culpable will be prosecuted accordingly and the minimum punishment for smuggling a single bag of rice is three years jail term,” he stated.

He urged border communities to support government efforts in fighting illicit importation of contrabands food items into the country, which is inimical to citizen’s health by feeding security agencies with any useful information.

Hamid Ali also warned security operatives to be vigilant and cordial with members of borders communities.

Stop the appeal, apologise to Nigerians, FG tells Atiku

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has asked the PDP and its presidential candidate in the last elections, Atiku Abubakar to apologise to Nigerians for willfully distracting the President Muhammadu Buhari administration with a frivolous election petition, instead of appealing the ruling of Wednesday’s Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

In a statement issued in St Petersburg, Russian Federation, on Thursday, the Minister said while the PDP and its candidate reserve the right to pursue their petition to the highest level, they would be better served by dropping their toga of

desperation and realising that there is a limit to tomfoolery.

”Nigerians are tired of this orchestrated distraction, and will rather wish that the opposition, having lost at the polls and in

court, will now join hands with the government to move Nigeria to the next level.

”This is more so that the judgement validating the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari was unanimous that the petition lacked merit, that the petitioners failed to prove any of the grounds upon

which their case was anchored and that President Buhari is eminently qualified to contest the poll,” he said.

Mohammed said instead of casting aspersion on the judiciary with their poorly framed reaction to the ruling of the Tribunal, the PDP and its candidate should be thanking their stars that they were not

being prosecuted for coming to court with a fraudulently obtained evidence.

”It is intriguing that a party that trumpets the rule of law at every turn will present, in open court, evidence it claimed to have obtained by hacking into a supposed INEC server. Don’t they realize this is a criminal act for which they are liable? Instead of threatening to head to the Supreme Court, driven more by ego than commonsense, they should be sorry for allowing desperation to overwhelm their sense of reasoning. Enough is enough,” he said.

The Minister commended the Tribunal for not only doing justice to the case but for explaining, in painstaking details that lasted hours, how it arrived at its judgement.

”We also thank Nigerians, who voted massively to re-elect President Buhari, for their continued support,” he said

Sanwo-Olu gives out 2million waste bags, 250,000 bins

A former Commissioner for Finance in Lagos State, Mr Olawale Edun, says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration has distributed about two million waste bags and 250,000 garbage bins to residents.

Edun made this known to newsmen on the sidelines of the Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting held at Eti-Osa Constituency ll on Wednesday in Lagos.

“About two million waste bags and 250,000 garbage bins have been distributed to the state residents free of charge by the state government to promote a healthier environment,” he said.

Edun, who presided over the meeting, urged residents of Ikoyi and Obalende areas of Lagos to give cleaner environment priority by being observant and protect their immediate environment. He decried the rate at which the highbrow areas were being defaced, saying it was becoming alarming.

Edun said the ugly development was illegal and capable of causing grave danger to the community.nHe, however, called for strict adherence to the laws regulating waste management in the state.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the constituency meeting was centred on “ Environmental Challenges: Community Engagement to Facilitate Lasting Solution.” Various items were given as part of the Yishawu’s empowerment programmes. The items include a deep freezer, gas-cylinder, sewing machine, grinding machines, Bass guitar, provisions, food items, washing machines, and separation machines.

Others were: life jackets, hairdryer, make up kits, laptop, desktops, vulcanising tools, mechanic tools, blender machines for shoe cobblers, among others.

Edun commended the lawmaker representing Eti-Osa Constituency ll, Gbolahun Yishawu, for his proactive representation in the assembly. According to him, Yishawu always keeps in touch with his constituents and performed creditably well in terms of empowerment to the community.

Yishawu, in his remarks, said that the essence of the constituency meeting was to deliberate on issues affecting the general wellbeing, to rub minds on issues of concern and greater progress of the state.

He said the meeting was to educate citizens on government policies and activities, and taking the community’s complaints and suggestions back to the executive arm of government for necessary action. According to him, the leadership of the State House of Assembly has decided to address the issues of environmental challenges from various constituencies.

“However, Lagos State is the most populous state in Nigeria, with over 22 million people attracting a daily influx of over 6,000 migrants. The state certainly faces daunting rapid environmental problems which include among others, waste generation and management,” he said.

Yishawu said the stakeholders’ meeting would help in curbing the continued indiscriminate dumping of refuse on the streets, drainage channels and major highways in the state. The lawmaker assured residents in his constituency that the 9th assembly would continue to do everything possible within its capacity to bring governance closer to people to facilitate participatory governance.

“The progress of our state is a collective responsibility. We urge you to continue to support the government by performing your civic responsibility,’’ he said.

Also, Mr. Fuad Lawal, Chairman, Ikoyi-Obalende Local Government Area (LCDA), lauded Yishawu for bringing empowerment to the grassroots, urging residents to make use of waste bags.

Lawal said the refuse bags were gathered from recycled plastic collected from the bins, urging the residents to avoid disposing of refuse on the roads.

Also, Malam Garba Adam from Obalende appealed to the state government to place refuse disposal trucks at every strategic area in Obalende, and ensure prompt evacuation to save the community from an epidemic.

He decried the ugly development whereby some residents continued to patronise cart pushers and dump waste indiscriminately on the roads in spite of several warnings on the environmental and health implications of such acts.

Senate president congratulates Buhari, APC over victory

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the president’s victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

The tribunal on Wednesday dismissed the petition by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in its entirety.

Lawan in a statement on Wednesday by his Spokesperson, Ola Awoniyi said that the judgment had put a judicial seal on the mandate freely given to the president by Nigerians in the Feb.23 presidential election.

Lawan urged the president to accept the affirmation of his election as a reminder of the confidence of Nigerians in his capacity to continue to lead the country to greatness.

The senate president said Nigerian people had great expectations from the “Next Level Agenda” of the president and further pledged full cooperation of the National Assembly in the pursuit of the best interest of the Nigerian people.

Lawan also commended the petitioners for using the judicial window prescribed by the constitution in seeking redress for their grievances and urged them to join hands with the government and the Nigerian people in the important task of nation-building.

Management of FUOYE shuts down institution

The Management of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE has shut down its institution following a protest by the students against epileptic power supply by BEDC that led to the alleged attack on the convoy of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s wife, Bisi.

The students blocked the Abuja-Ado and Ijan -Ikole highways from early Tuesday till 2pm before they were dispersed.

It wass reported that some hoodlums allegedly hijacked the protest by students of FUOYE and allegedly attacked the convoy of the First Lady of the state, Mrs Fayemi.

It was learnt that three students and some policemen were said to have been injured and their rifles seized during the fracas.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Kayode Soremekun, who condemned the protest in a statement, announced the school’s closure and proscription of the Student’s Union till further notice.

The statement reads: “We hereby condemn the violence that has followed the protest by the students of FUOYE to register their pleasure on the epileptic power supply from BEDC to the communities of Oye and Ikole.

“Our findings revealed that the students gathered themselves and blocked the Abuja-Ado,and Ijan -Ikole High ways from the early hours of today, September 10, 2019, till about 2 pm.

“Thereafter, after much persuasions by the University‘s internal security personnel and the federal security agencies, they dispersed.

“Only for the news to get to the university authority thereafter that the students assaulted the convoy of Her Excellency, the wife of the Governor of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi and vandalized some vehicles in the convoy.

“Sensing that her Excellency was under attack in view of the continued aggression of the students, the security personnel attached to her convoy had to repel the attack and some students were injured in the process.

“Similarly, some Policemen also sustained injuries and their rifles were also seized.

“As at this evening, three students were injured with two of them having minor injuries and one having a severe abdominal injury and is currently hospitalized at The Ido Federal Medical Centre.

“In view of the foregoing, management at an emergency meeting discussed and reviewed the unruly behaviour of the students.

“Such behaviour which included the destruction of vehicles and burning of a police van as well as threat to lives has compelled the University management to take the following decisions:

”The University is hereby shut down with immediate effect.

”Students are, therefore, ordered to vacate the university premises on or before, Wednesday, Sept 11, 2019.”

The students Union is hereby proscribed.

UK: Boris Johnson announces 2-year-work visa for international students

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced the return of the two-year post-study work visa for international students.

According to BBC news, the new immigration route announced on Wednesday means that graduates in any subject will once again be able to stay in the UK for two years to find work after they graduate.

Currently, most international students reading bachelor’s and master’s degrees can stay and work for only four months.

The move reverses a decision made in 2012 by the home secretary Theresa May, who abolished the two-year post-study work visa that had made Britain an attractive place for international students, saying it was ‘too generous’.

That led to a sharp drop in students going to Britain.

The new immigration route will be available to international students who have successfully completed a course in any subject at undergraduate level or higher level at a Higher Education Provider which has a proven track record in upholding immigration checks and other rules on studying in the UK.

Also, students will need to have Tier 4 leave at the point the route is introduced. This includes students who start courses in 2020/21 at undergraduate level or above.

The new route enables eligible students to work or look for work, at any skill level, for two years after they graduate before needing to convert to another visa or having to leave the country.

According to the Prime Minister, this change would see students “unlock their potential” and begin careers in the UK.

BOG BLASTS SANWO OLU OVER LAGOS TRAFFIC

Babajide Gbadamosi (BOG) ADP Lagos State Governorship aspirant in a live video  condemns SANWO OLU's administration over last night's traffic gridlock along Awoyaya, Lekki-Epe Expressway which took road users more than 3hours before leaving the area for their destinations.

The traffic which lasted till late in the midnight did not have any road officials to manage the situation.

According to BOG, he claimed that the Lagos State government had been doing nothing but telling lies and praise-singing. 

He mentioned that the Lekki-Epe Expressway road expansion is the most expensive of all and yet nothing to show for it.

He, therefore, can on all Lagosians who by any means caught up in traffic wherever to always do a live video do as to inform the government of the status quo.

News update,Tuesday,10/09/2019

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Federal, states, LGs get N3,84trn FAAC in six months

Infrastructure:Buhari has abandoned Rivers State,NASS members cry out

Lagos open for foreign investment, Sanwo-Olu tells Dutch envoy

Tribunal declares Tinubu winner of February 23 NASS election,sacks Orji Kalu

EFCC’s intervention gave credibility to 2019 elections – INEC

FG committed to bringing prosperity to Nigerians -Sylva

Tribunal:Ajimobi, Balogun know fate Tuesday

Don’t join issues with Oshiomhole, Obaseki warns Edo govt officials

Islamic Movement in Nigeria remains proscribed - Police

Tribunal upholds el - Rufai's victory as governor of Kaduna state

Xenophobia: Evacuation exercise may involve more than one flight

We ’ll take appropriate action – AU tells SERAP on request to sue SA for $10bn

Bandits release five, surrender weapons in Katsina

Ondo begins citizens engagement on 2020 budget

Election Petitions Tribunal affirms Ekweremadu’s victory

Gunmen kidnap 6 on Kaduna-Abuja Highway

Don’t move your cattle along South-East, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths warn Miyetti Allah

Man takes his own life, 3 days after welcoming a child

Shell loses N202m daily to vandals, oil thieves’

UK parliament speaker says will step down

**North Korea to resume nuclear talks with US in late September

**Samuel ruled out of Barcelona squad after bruising

Good morning, happy cool and pleasant Tuesday.

Ex-Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe’s burial date announced

Former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe’s funeral date has been announced.

Mugabe died in the early hours of last Friday at the age of 95 in Singapore where he had been receiving medical treatment since April.

Recall that Mugabe, the longest-serving president of Zimbabwe, was forced to resign in 2017, following a protracted intraparty crisis.

He was succeeded by his estranged deputy, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, a government statement, on Monday announced that Mugabe’s funeral will take place on Sunday, September 15.

According to the memo to diplomats accredited to Harare, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a funeral service for Mugabe will be held on Saturday in the National Sports Stadium, before his burial on Sunday.

The ministry did not indicate where Mugabe, who has since been declared a national hero, will be buried.

According to the country’s tradition, national heroes and heroines are buried at the National Heroes Acre, a hilltop in the capital Harare; although families may opt for another burial place.

In the memo, the ministry said Heads of State and Government wishing to attend the state funeral service on Saturday should arrive in Harare on Friday.

“Heads of State/Government are expected to depart immediately after the ceremony, taking into consideration that Government authorities will be fully occupied with preparations for the burial service/ceremony reserved for Sept. 15.

“The full programme for the funeral service will be made available in due course.’’

The government has said it will send a high-powered delegation led by Vice President Kembo Mohadi to Singapore on Monday to help with the repatriation of Mugabe’s body.

His body is expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday.

BREAKING: Tribunal sacks PDP lawmaker, declares APC winner

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital on Monday sacked the lawmaker representing Ikwo\Ezza South Federal Constituency, Lazarus Ogbee and declared Chinedu Ogar of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner.

Ogbee, who contested the 2019 election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was declared the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Justice Sika Henry Aprioku-led tribunal also declared his opponent and plaintiff in the matter, Ogar of the APC as the winner of the election.

Ogar of the APC had challenged the results of the election, claiming that his votes were erroneously reduced by the electoral umpire, INEC to favour the PDP candidate.

The tribunal agreed with the petitioner and restored the votes cancelled in over 10,000 wards by INEC.

The final results of the election should be 36,238 votes for the APC as against PDP’s 33,263 votes.

The tribunal directed the electoral umpire to immediately issue the APC candidate certificate of return and withdraw the one issued earlier to the PDP candidate.

COZA saga: Busola Dakolo reveals her demand from Fatoyinbo

Photographer, Busola Dakolo has demanded apology from Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, for allegedly raping her 20 years ago.

She told a High Court in Abuja that the rape had adversely affected her marital sex life and demanded a letter of apology to show remorse for his action.

Dakolo had accused Fatoyinbo of defiling her 20 years ago when she was 16 years old in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Fatoyinbo had since denied the allegation and was recently grilled by the police in Abuja over the issue.

Dakolo, in a suit filed on her behalf by her lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi and Co of Law corridor, asked the court to declare that Fatoyinbo’s denial of his alleged acts contained jointly and/or severally through a press statement he released on June 28 2019, had caused her continuous emotional distress and amounted to intentional infliction of emotional distress on her.

Olajengbesi said, “The claimant avers that she was immediately terrified and in shock while the defendant pinned her down on the couch following which he caressed her body, fondled her breasts, pulled her pant, quickly half-pulled his trousers and ordered her to allow him have his way with her.

“The claimant avers that the defendant in the process used his hand to cover her mouth, thereby muffling her screams. The claimant avers that the defendant made efforts to penetrate her vagina, whilst she struggled to fight him off; however, the defendant overpowered her and penetrated her vagina and had sexual intercourse with her.”

“The claimant avers that while she was in shock of the incident which had rendered her befuddled and mortified, the defendant rushed out of the living room area of her family home and briefly returned with a bottle of soda (Krest) which he forced down her throat thereby making her breathing difficult,” he said in a report by PUNCH.

BREAKING: COZA: Court summons Busola Dakolo, Pastor Fatoyinbo over rape allegation

The Federal High Court, sitting in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday, summoned founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo and Mrs. Busola Dakolo, wife of popular musician, Timi Dakolo, to appear before it within 14 days.

Busola, the wife of music star, Timi Dakolo, had made some explosive disclosures about COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo.

She accused the cleric of raping her when she was still very young.

Fatoyinbo had since reacted to the reports, denying ever raping the woman.

Fatoyinbo admitted that Busola Dakolo and her family “attended the church during the early start of the church in 1999”, but claims he “never had any private interactions with her beyond my pastoral duties”

The case has since lingered and several other claims being made by both parties.

Details later…