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Suspended Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has assured that, despite his travails, he would not say anything to malign or disparage the Federal Government much as he still considered himself an integral part of it. In a statement released by Magu’s lawyer this afternoon, Magi said he held President Buhari and the Chairman of the panel probing him, Justice Ayo Salami in high esteem. Below is the text of the statement by Magu’s lawyers: Our client appreciates the panel for ordering his release from custody even if the panel indicated it never ordered his detention at anytime in…

A suspect has been taken into custody in the case of the gruesome murder of Gokada founder, Fahim Saleh. New York City police suspect the stabbing and dismemberment of the 33-year-old entrepreneur was tied to stolen money. Fahim Saleh, 33, was found dead in his Manhattan home this week. His Personal Assistant is expected to be charged with second-degree murder and other charges on Friday. The 21-year-old Personal Assistant of Fahim Saleh was arrested Friday in the grisly slaying of the tech investor, an attack police said appeared related to the theft of tens of thousands of dollars. New York…

Zamfara State Governor, Alhaji Bello Mohammed, Matawallen Maradun has debunked insinuations about his recent peace overtures to bandits in the Northwestern State. It would be recalled that in a bid to bring complete peace to the state, the Governor has embarked on a series of initiative including a carrot and stick approach to getting the bandits in the path of rectitude and making them lay down their arms. However, some of the government’s strategy, which many believe have started yielding dividends are still criticised by a section of the society on media channels. The latest is the criticism of the…

By Sola Ojewusi Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, Shepherd in Charge, Celestial Church of Christ Genesis Global who in recent times has been facing series of allegations by some individuals, has again reiterated his determination to ensure that justice is done and his name cleared against what he believes are malicious allegations against him. His latest action came in response to the recent intervention of the National Headquarters of the Celestial Church under the leadership of Emmanuel Mobiyina Bilehou Oshoffa in which it asked all parties to sheath sword and allow the headquarters investigate the matter and adjudicate accordingly. The action…

By Babatunde Odubamwo Amidst the National crisis bordering on economic downturns, political hullabaloo and the scourge of the Covid-19 pandemic, a dark cloud hovered around the Nigerian Airspace. Accompanying this eventful happening were the torrential downpours of tears and emotional outpouring by colleagues and sympathizers of a promising military officer. The grieving public had a justifiable reason for their grief, one that was deeply rooted in agonies associated with the sudden demise of one of their own, a rare gift to the nation, Tolulope Arotile. It hurts even more, knowing that this fallen National Heroine has just returned from an…

By Zailani Bappa Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) inherited a near total break of law and order in Zamfara state last year. Banditry and kidnappings, rape and robbery were vices attacking the fabrics of the society in the state in an alarming proportion. A very known and common problem of hearder/ farmer clashes grew into a new dimension of cattle rustling and later bigger criminality of murder, kidnappings and rape. That was the scenario he inherited from the previous administration of Governor Abdulazeez Yari. However, with a lot of wisdom, comportment, determination, commitment, resilience and honesty of purpose, God Almighty…

The Zamfara State Government has debunked media reports that it donated a huge sum of money to an Islamic University in Jigawa State. In a Press release signed by Zailani Bappa, Special Adviser, Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications today, the State said the story was a figment of the imagination of the media house that carried it. Below is the text of the release. “It has come to our notice that some online media organisations have carried a story indicating that his Excellency, Governor Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has donated the sum of N100 million for the construction of an…

By Abubakar Mu’azu Dakingari Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi state, has urged inhabitants of border areas of Nigeria, Benin and Republic of Niger to live in peace and harmony with one another in the spirit of African brotherliness and friendship. Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu gave the advice while interacting with farmers and Fulani normads of Bakin Ruwa and Sambe villages in Bagudo Local Government Area this Sunday. The Governor was in the area to acquaint himself with this year’s cropping season expected to produce bumper harvest where he inspected maize, beans, millet and sorghum farmlands as well as places…

By Zailani Bappa Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has said that the efforts of Governor Bello Mohammed for the attainment of peace is remarkable and very commendable. Buratai who was in Zamfara State for an Army official function was taken to one of three modern Rugga settlements being constructed by the Matawalle Administration for repentant bandits and other grazers in the state. The first Rugga now nearing completion at Maradun occupies nearly 2,500 hecters of land and will consist of grazing areas, houses, a school, hospital veterinary clinic, earth dams, water canals, a police post, network…

Prophet TB Joshua, world renowned televangelist has joined the Christian world in mourning the passing of Popular American cleric, Morris Cerullo. In a statement from the Lagos Headquarters of Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, Prophet T.B. Joshua expressed sadness at the passing of one of the great evangelists to have come out of America, a man considered as God’s True General. The official statement from TB Joshua reads: “On Saturday 11th July 2020, God’s General Dr Morris Cerullo was called home to eternal glory as a citizen of Heaven. As Philippians 3:20-21 says, “But our citizenship is in…