*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Saturday 1 May 2019 **NIGERIA* MTN pays N55b ahead of deadline, completes N330b infraction fine payment. Call for Oshiomhole’s sack: S’South APC chairmen give Shuaibu 7days to apologise or face their… Makinde proscribes Oyo NURTW, reverses appointments. Johnson’s death untimely and painful, says PENGASSAN. Parallel congresses in APGA, Oye, Njoku emerge factional National chairmen, Obiano as BoT chair. Sanwo-Olu appoints chief of staff, deputy. Alleged N47m fraud: Court remands three JAMB officials in EFCC custody. MTN makes final payment of N55bn to complete N330bn NCC fine. Obaseki says he’s not a weakling as NULGE, NLC, pensioners, endorse him for Second Term. Ebie is new Delta SSG as Okowa makes first appointments. Alleged money laundering: Ofili-Ajumogobia’s Medical report a lie, says EFCC. NAOC JV donates ICT centre to Obrikom Community. JAMB releases more UTME results. Boko Haram: FG Urged
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GOVERNOR WIKE GIVES MECHANICS, STREET TRADERS AND PRIVATE TAXI PARK OPERATORS ONE MONTH TO VACATE PORT HARCOURT ROADS Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has given roadside mechanics, roadside car dealers, street traders and private taxi park operators, a month ultimatum to vacate the streets of Port Harcourt . Addressing roadside mechanics, roadside car dealers, street traders and private taxi park operators at the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike said that the artisans and traders must comply with the stipulated period, because his administration is committed to the restoration of the Garden City status of Port Harcourt. He said: "I am giving all groups one month to leave the roads. Within this one month, you should find alternative locations to carry out your businesses. "By the first week of July, the State Government will swing into action. Port Harcourt must be clean, whether you like it or not". Governor Wike
Sanwo-Olu visits Olusosun dumpsite Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State today visited the Olusosun dump site in furtherance of his pledge to improve the environmental situation as contained in the first Executive Order on Environmental and Sanitation Matters signed recently. Speaking during a visit to the dumpsite, alongside his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Governor said: “we are here today to validate the Executive Order we signed. This is where we receive 70 per cent of the waste in Lagos. The facility is 28years old so we want to ensure that it can receive waste for the next 23years’’, he said. The Governor expressed the possibility of the return of the monthly sanitation exercise after consultations with various stakeholders. “We are going to ask Lagosians if they want us to return the three-hour monthly sanitation exercise to ensure that we have a cleaner city. Though I have my own view, we will still ask Lagosians,” he said. He also disclosed the plan to
Kaduna Senator-Elect Uba Sani Appoints Elrufai's Son Bello As Deputy Chief Of Staff Malam Uba Sani, Senator-elect for Kaduna Central senatorial zone has on Thursday appointed governor Nasir El-Rufai’s son, Bello, as his deputy Chief Of Staff. According to Bello’s social media profile, he studied Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Georgetown, United States of America. He also studied Political science/International relations. One of the All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftains in Kaduna said that Senator Uba Sani, a former Political Adviser to El-Rufai, apart from appointing the governor’s son, he also appointed others too as his legislative aides. Many of Bello’s friends who described him as a calm and humble young man wished him goodluck at the National Assembly when the 9th Assembly resumes next month. Reacting on his facebook page, Bello’s brother Bashir El-rufai wrote: “With my brother Bello El-Rufai by his side, Uba Sani will surely deliver to the ci
SECOND TERM : GOVERNOR WIKE PROMISES TO INTENSIFY PROJECTS DELIVERY Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will work with the speed of light in his second term because he believes that four years will elapse in no time. Speaking after inspecting the Mother and Child Hospital under construction and the Government Craft Development Centre being rehabilitated in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike said that the process of projects delivery would be intensified for the good of Rivers people. He said: "Four years for us is like four months. So we have no time. Now that the people have given us another mandate, we should be able to give them the best". On the Mother and Child Hospital, Governor Wike informed that his administration has commenced re-modelling the facility because the former contractor failed to meet the required standard. "The Former Contractor failed to execute the contract in line with the specifications
PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS, GOVERNOR WIKE TELLS CHRISTIANS Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has appealed to Christian leaders to participate in the political process to help in the development of the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Anglican Bishop of Niger Delta North, at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike said Christian Leaders can no longer stay away from the political arena in view of present day realities. “Continue to pray for us, but encourage your members to participate actively in Politics. “There is no reason to stand aloof at this time. When religious people are involved in politics, there is always a difference. Uf they participate, there will be an improvement in the governance process”. Governor Wike acknowledged the role played by the church in his victory at the polls. Governor Wike said that his administration will continue to partner with the church as it works towards the rapid development of the state. He
GOVERNOR WIKE HONOURS INAUGURATION PARADE COMMANDER Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended the parade commander for his second term inauguration, SP Komonbo Kate for her outstanding performance. Speaking during a brief ceremony at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, Governor Wike expressed satisfaction with the capacity and commitment shown by the parade commander. He said that the brief ceremony at the Government House, was aimed at recognizing her performance and to encourage other professionals to show commitment and capacity when detailed to carry out duties. “This is to honour the lady who led that parade of our inauguration. What we saw that day shows commitment and capacity. “I am happy that the police is being honoured for doing the right thing. We shall continue to encourage all committed workers”, he said. Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Usman Belel thanked Governor Wike for the recognition of the parade commander. “My joy knows no
Makinde Proscribes Oyo NURTW Over Forceful Takeover Of Garages The Oyo State government has announced the sack of the National Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) in Oyo State, adding that all parks and garages has now been taken over by the state government. The announcement was made on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital in a press release signed by the Oyo State governor, Eng. Seyi Makinde. The statement which was read by the Chief of Staff to the Oyo State government, Chief Oyebisi Ilaka, reads that ‘while appreciating the good people Oyo State for their steadfastness overtime and support for this administration, we stand on the need to maintain peace and transquility in the state in order to engender commercial and human development. “After todays delibration, with security and stakeholders meeting involving security chiefs and the governor, we have resolve to procribed the NURTW in this state untill further notice.” The statement reads further that ‘all activities o
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Friday 31 May 2019 **NIGERIA* Appeal Court: Adeleke qualified to run for gov. Surrender yourself to EFCC, Fayose Tells Amosun, Okorocha. Ihedioha denies ordering demolition of Okorocha’s structure. Cybercrime: Naira Marley gets bail. Delta North: A-Court restores Nwaoboshi as Senator-elect, sacks Nwoko. IPOB sit-at-home succeeds in Awka; flops in Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo. Fayemi demands 330kv from TCN for stable electricity in Ekiti. Army accuses NGOs of providing humanitarian services to Boko Haram. Senate: N11tn Spent on Fuel Subsidy in Six Years. Britain, go or stay, stop diverting attention. FG to adopt new strategy in tackling insecurity, says NSA. Senate confirms N11tr oil subsidy payment, okays N129b for marketers. Sacked Oyo LG bosses vow to defy Makinde, APC kicks. Sanwo-Olu orders road repairs, directs Lastma to work till 11pm. Nigerian farmers to get $1.9m to boost seeds production. AfCFT
Sanwo-Olu signs executive order on enforcement of traffic, sanitation matters ...Directs LASTMA to Operate Two Shifts a Day, Control Traffic Till 11p.m ...Orders Public Works to Commence Immediate Fixing of Potholes on Lagos Roads Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu today signed his first Executive Order to address the issue of traffic control and management, fixing of potholes on the roads, sanitation as well as cleaning of drainages in the State. The Order is to also ensure the attainment of zero tolerance for environmental abuse, including illegal and indiscriminate dumping of refuse and construction of structures on drainage points and setbacks. While signing the Order, the Governor declared: "I think we have to make some points about issues that happen around transportation, potholes on our roads, blockages and rest of it, I think its something we need to tackle immediately". The Governor, who signed the Executive Order in the presence of Security Chie
BREAKING: Court Grants Naira Marley Bail. He, therefore, urged the court to grant accelerated hearing rather than bail. BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKMAY 30, 2019 The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi has granted Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola bail. At the resumed bail application, the lead defense counsel, Olalekan Ojo apologized for his absence at the initial arraignment on May 20 due to heavy down poor. Ojo urged the court to accept the bail application Prima Facie based on the presumption of his innocence in accordance with Section 162 (1). The defense also pleaded that a liberal approach is taken in hearing the bail application. The prosecution counsel, led by Rotimi Oyedepo, however, argued that it is not the temporary release of the singer that mattered but the final judgment. He, therefore, urged the court to grant accelerated hearing rather than bail. He added that since the lawyer of the defendant said the defendant is a celebrity, then his actions and inact
BREAKING: Court Of Appeal Sacks Ned Nwoko, Reinstates Nwoboshi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on May 11, 2019, withdrew the Certificate of Return it issued to the chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) and senator representing Delta North senatorial district of Delta state, Peter Nwaoboshi. BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKMAY 30, 2019 The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed the April 3, 2019 judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja which sacked Senator Peter Nwaoboshi as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Delta North Senatorial seat. Justice Mohammed Idris, in the lead judgment, held that the suit by Nwoko was statute barred and that Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja ought not to have heard the case and gave the judgment he gave in favor of Nwoko. The three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, in a unanimous judgment on Thursday, held that the Federal High Court had no jurisdictio
We can't afford to fail Lagosians, Sanwo-Olu tells workers ...Promises to Address Concerns of Workforce on Minimum Wage Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urged workers in the State to brace up and contribute their quota to the development of the State, saying that they cannot afford to fail Lagosians at this critical point. Speaking at a meeting with Civil Servants and Permanent Secretaries during his familiarisation tour of offices in the Secretariat, Alausa, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged that there were challenges, but urged the workers not to be deterred and imbibe the right attitude to work. "I just want to say to Lagosians that new things will begin to happen. Yes, there are issues and that is why there is a word ‘issue’. There will be issues, there will be challenges but out of it, looking at all your faces, we cannot afford to fail the citizens at this period. "So, my charge is this: whatever we know that we are not doing so well e
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. http://victoradedeji.blogspot.com Thursday 30 May 2019 **NIGERIA* Panic grips Obasanjo, 392 others as aircraft aborts landing. Don’t go after Ambode, Lagos PDP tells Sanwo-Olu. Buhari leaves for OIC summit in Saudi Arabia. Makinde abolishes N3,000 school fees in Oyo. Attack on judiciary, a threat to Nigeria’s foundation, democracy —Dickson V. Bauchi: Gov. Bala Mohammed cancels all appointments, promotions, transfers. Our govt ‘ll be departure from the past, says Kwara gov. Wike accuses FG of politicising security issues in Rivers. Second term: I’ll put smiles on people faces El-Rufai promises. FG illegally seized 76 oil wells from Cross River –Ayade. Seven die, six injured in Plateau road crash. Senate presidency: Ndume accuses APC leadership of illegality. Anambra: Police burst child stealing syndicate, arrest suspects. Banks Plan Blacklist of Chronic Debtors. Oil majors raise stake in gas t
Makinde ‘Sacks’ LG, Board Chairmen, Places Embargo On Council, State Accounts Governor Seyi Makinde has dissolved all local government chairmen in Oyo State with immediate effect. Makinde, in a statement by his Chief of Staff, Chief Bisi Ilaka, asked them to handover to the head of local government administration or senior directors in their local government areas and councils. Special Service Announcement!!! His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde has directed as follows: 1. That all local Government authorities, Local Council Development Authorities be dissolved with immediate effect. 2. That all Local Government Chairmen are to hand over to their Heads of Local Government Administration (HLA) or the most Senior Directors in their local government areas and councils. 3. That all Boards of Parastatals and corporations be dissolved. 4. That embargo be placed on all Local and State Government accounts until further directives. Signed:
Buhari Marks Inauguration With N61 Million 2019 Mercedes Benz The unveiling of the N61m car acquired by President Buhari is coming less than 24 hours after he submitted his asset declaration form at the Code of Conduct Bureau. BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKMAY 29, 2019 So many activities headline the second term swearing-in ceremony of President Muhammadu Buhari but one of the other silent things is a new Mercedes Benz car unveiled by the President today. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 was part of the fleet of cars that brought the President to the Eagles Square for the swearing-in ceremony. Buhari, in company of his wife, Aisha Buhari, were occupants of the new 2019 S560 Benz. Checks by SaharaReporters reveal that the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 was specially designed for the president. However, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 560 (Maybach) is being sold at $170,000. It is equivalent to N61,200,000 when converted to Nigerian naira at the rate of N360 per dolla
Sanwo-Olu sworn-in as 15th Governor of Lagos State ...Vows To Walk The Talk, Make Lagos Greater Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday officially took over as the 6th democratically elected Governor and 15th Governor of Lagos State, promising to walk the talk and make the State even greater. Sanwo-Olu was sworn-in by the State's Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Opeyemi Oke at exactly 11:32 am, shortly after his Deputy, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat took the oath of office amidst cheers from the massive crowd at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan. Immediately after inspecting the Guard of Honour, the Governor delivered his inaugural speech, tagged 'Awakening a Greater Lagos', saying that the change of guard in the State marked the beginning of a new chapter in the journey to greatness and sought the support of the people of the State to take Lagos to greater heights. “When we speak of a Greater Lagos, we speak not empty words. It is a deep and profound assertion
BREAKING: Obasanjo, 393 Others Escape Crash On Ethiopian Airlines Other prominent Nigerians were also aboard the flight. BY SAHARA REPORTERSMAY 29, 2019 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 393 others aboard an Ethiopian Airlines plane, escaped crash on Wednesday. Other prominent Nigerians were also aboard the flight. Obasanjo who was reported to have absented himself from the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term escaped crashing in the plane. More to come.
Oyo State Not Capable Of Paying New Minimum Wage – Seyi Makinde May 29, 2019 new minimum wage, News Alert, Oyo news, Seyi Makinde The Newly inaugurated Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said the state does not have the financial capacity to pay the new national minimum wage for now, adding that he would engage in a sincere dialogue with the Nigeria Labour Congress in the state. The governor made this known on Wednesday in his inaugural speech after taking his oath of office. Makinde said he believed in the principle of true federalism, stressing that the Federal Government should have allowed each state to negotiate its minimum wage according to capacity. “Recently the Federal Government announced a new salary scheme in which the lowest cadre of civil servants are expected to earn at least N30,000. I know how access to this type of money will improve the lives of many of the families that I have had direct contact with. However, with the way Oyo state account
GOVERNOR WIKE TAKE OATH OF OFFICE FOR A SECOND TERM ▪outlines the direction of his administration for the next four years Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, re-elected Governor of Rivers State, on Wednesday, in the presence of thousands of Rivers people and other prominent Nigerians, took the oath of office to commence his second term. Also on Wednesday, Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo was sworn in for a second term. Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Adama Iyaye-Laminkara administered the oath of office for the Rivers State Governor and his Deputy. The swearing-in ceremony which took place at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt was a huge celebration as the arrival of Governor Wike was greeted by jubilation by the capacity crowd. After mounting the saluting dais for the ceremonial police rituals, Governor Wike drove in the ceremonial open roof Land Rover Utility Vehicle to exchange pleasantries with the jubilant crowd. In an inauguration address, Rivers State
Full List of 29 Governors-Elect to be Inaugurated Today A complete list of twenty-nine (29) Governors-elect that will be sworn in on Wednesday, May 29 has been obtained. The development will be coming months after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), successfully conducted the 2019 general elections. It was recalled that the state governorship elections were conducted in 29 states of the federation on March 9, 2019. This came a month after the Presidential election. Like the Governors, President Muhammadu Buhari would also be inaugurated for a second term in office on Wednesday. Below is the complete list of Governors to be inaugurated today: 1. Ahmadu Fintiri (PDP) – Adamawa 2. Bala Muhammed (PDP) – Bauchi 3. Babagana Zulum (APC) – Borno 4. Inuwa Yahaya (APC) – Gombe 5. Emeka Ihedioha (PDP) – Imo 6. Abudlraham Abdulrazaq (APC) – Kwara 7. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (APC) – Lagos 8. Abdullahi Sule (APC) – Nasarawa 9. Dapo Abiodun (APC) – Ogun 10. Seyi Makinde (
16-Year-Old Crowned Monarch In Ondo Community A 16-year-old has been enthroned as the new Ojima Arujale of Okeluse in Ose Local government area of Ondo state. He is Oba Adeyeoba Oloyede Adekoya, Akinghare II, a Senior Secondary School 11 student. A source from the community confirmed that the young king is the only son of the late monarch, and that if the installation should be delayed till he is of age, manipulation could set in. According to the source, the tradition of the community entails that if a King is dead, his younger brother would act as a Regent while the heir to the throne will be sent on exile for 90days to undergo traditional rites. He however noted that the leaders of the community took precautions to avoid crisis and made the first daughter of the late king a Regent, first time such would happen in the history of the town, while the heir would go into seclusion. His words: ” When an Okeluse Oba joins his ancestors, his immediate younger brother becomes the El
81 Notable Promises of President Buhari In 2015 1. Public declaration of assets and liabilities 2. State and community policing 3. Ban on all government officials from seeking medical care abroad 4. Implementation of the National Gender Policy, including 35% of appointive positions for women 5. Revival of Ajaokuta steel company 6. Generation, transmission and distribution of at least 20,000 MW of electricity within four years and increasing to 50,000 MW with a view to achieving 24/7 uninterrupted power supply within 10 years. 7. Empowerment scheme to employ 740,000 graduates across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. 8. Establishment of a free-tuition and scholarship scheme for pupils who have shown exceptional aptitude in science subjects at O/Levels to study ICT-related courses 9. 720,000 jobs by the 36 states in the federation per annum (20,000 per state) 10. Three million Jobs per year 11. [In another policy document by the APC] We will embark on vocational training,
*BVP MEDIA STATION NEWS HEADLINES* Good Morning to our Cherished Readers. Wednesday 29 May 2019 **NIGERIA* Pressure on Oshiomhole to resign as APC crisis deepens. Lagos: I’ll swing into action immediately –Sanwo-Olu. Buhari submits assets declaration forms. Ashiru vs el-Rufai: Tribunal declines vote recount. N4b probe: Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s Chief of Staff, others. Shettima’s personal steward commits suicide in Govt House. 2023 Igbo Presidency: ‘Shut up, I’m more relevant in national politics than you’ – Amaechi… EFCC seeks 14-year jail term for convicted ex-Nimasa boss. Northwest nigeria violence drives 20,000 displaced into Niger. INEC begins ‘review’ of 2019 elections. Airtel Seeks to List on Nigerian Stock Exchange. Reps urge Fed Govt to recover agency’s misappropriated N738m, $3m. Shareholders okay Nestle Nigeria Plc’s N30.5 billion final dividend. Nestle posts N71b revenue. Life insurers generated N329 billion premium from annuity in 2018. Mr P vow
Regina's father speaks out on her marriage to Ned Nwoko Read "Regina daniel Ojeogwu is my biological daughter.What ever is ongoing is not to my knowledge and without my consent. The fact speaks for itself looking at the picture. Her mother Rita daniel is threading on a dangerous path and I hope she will retrace her steps. Even the initiation ceremony into otu odu appears completely strange to Regina daniel Ojeogwu. Regina is from ogwashi uku and not from olor as being rumored. All the opportunities for Mr Ned n Nwoko to discuss with me proved abortive not realising that we once lived in the same house in awoyokun street, onikpan, Lagos. The implication of all this is that she inpregnated herself. The name Regina was my late mother's name. I have tried to exercise restraint but Regina mother kept pushing me to wall. Am alive and not dead. If in doubt of this post call Barrister Jude Ojeogwu on 08033039058"
How Saraki, Dogara hurt Nigerians thinking it’s me’ – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said he rated the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara very low in terms of patriotism. Buhari, who said he passed a vote of no confidence on the leadership of the National Assembly, said they hurt Nigerians by delaying the enactment of 2019 budget. He stated this during an interview broadcast on Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, and monitored by DAILY POST on Monday night The President disclosed that he had conveyed his reservation directly to the legislative leaders, while assenting the bill on Monday morning. According to Buhari: “I think a culture was developed in the National Assembly that they should dictate the terms, which was wrong. It is the executive that dictates the terms and takes it before the legislature. It (the legislature) will examine it and agree or disagree with it. “But when they go around posing that they are t
JUST IN: Fresh crisis rocks APC as Oshiomhole comes under pressure to resign Fresh crisis has rocked the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as some top executives of the party are beginning to call for the resignation of the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. DAILY NIGERIAN reports that most of the people calling for Mr Oshiomhole’s resignation had based their argument on the party national chairman’s alleged failure to add value to the party since his assumption at the helms of affair. Fresh crisis has rocked the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as some top executives of the party are beginning to call for the resignation of the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. DAILY NIGERIAN reports that most of the people calling for Mr Oshiomhole’s resignation had based their argument on the party national chairman’s alleged failure to add value to the party since his assumption at the helms of affair. According to
IGP ORDERS REDEPLOYMENT OF CP AHMED ILIYASU TO KANO COMMAND AS CP WAKILI MOHAMMED BOWS OUT OF THE FORCE. The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni, has ordered the immediate posting of CP Ahmed Iliyasu to Kano State Command as Commissioner of Police in charge of the State. He takes over from CP Wakili Mohammed, who retired from the Force on 26th May, 2019 after 35years of unqualified meritorious service to the Force and the Nation at large. CP Ahmed Iliyasu, who holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, was until his recent deployment, the Force Provost Marshal, Force Headquarters, Abuja. He had also held command position as the Commissioner of Police in charge of Ogun State Command from 2016 to January, 2019. He is expected to bring to bear his wide policing and law enforcement experience in managing the complex security challenges in the beautiful and ancient city of Kano. Meanwhile, the Inspector General of
N60 million Money Laundering: SSG Brother in EFCC Net The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Sokoto zonal office, on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 arrested one suspected politician with N60, 000, 000 (Sixty Million Naira) cash, following intelligent report of his suspicious money laundering activities. The suspect Murtala Muhammad who is alleged to be a brother to Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Professor Abdullahi Shinkafi, was arrested at No.145 Igala Hausing Estate, Off Byepass Road, Gusau, Zamfara State, by the operatives of the Commission. Items recovered from him at the point of arrest include: one Black Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Jeep with registration number DKA 67 PX Kaduna loaded with 4 bags of Ghana Must go containing One Thousand Naira Note of Fifteen Million Naira each, totalling to Sixty Million Naira; One single barrel gun; One locally made Revolve Pistol, 25 rounds of cartridges and 12 rounds of 12.9mm live ammunitions. He will be charged to court
GHANAIAN VARSITY OFFERS $40,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO UTME BEST, EKENE ACADEMIC City College, a private university in Accra, Ghana, has offered scholarship worth $40,000 to Ekene Franklin Ezeunala, the candidate who scored 347 – the highest score – in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The College Senior Admissions Manager (Nigeria), Mrs Ogechi Ekpe, said on the sidelines of a workshop organised by the institution for schools and parents at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, at the weekend that the scholarship would cover tuition and boarding for the duration of his programme at the university. “We have a full scholarship for Ekene. He was supposed to be here today (Friday) but we did not talk about the scholarship today because he was not here. We were to present a scholarship of $40,000 to the boy from year one till he graduates,” she said. When asked how Ekene would be informed about the scholarship since he was not at the event, Mrs Ekpe said: “We were hoping he wo