KWAM 1 has confirmed that his son Sultan is among a group of 9 Nigerians reportedly arrested for a $2 million fraud in the United States of America. He confirmed that bit to be true but also added that there might be a mix-up somewhere. According to social media, the son mentioned as Sultan Omogbadebo Anifowoshe is a defendant in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Chicago 18 days prior. Sultan is reportedly one of the subjects illegally dealing in romance scams and mystery shopper tricks. He got arrested in a crime investigation named Operation Gold…
Author: David Folami
The event that has repeatedly cared for music lovers seeking something unique from the regular pop shows witnessed an amazing end of the year edition. The Bantu organized Afropolitan Vibes held its 51st edition on Friday, December 21, 2018 at its now traditional home in the centre space of the Muri Okunola park. Indigenous rapper/singer Reminisce was the headline act for this month’s edition, his second time at the event while UK Based Nigerian singer Moelogo and Alternative act Falana were the other artists on the line up. The concert has always proven to be one of a kind and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said investigation is ongoing in a bank saga where two suspects were intercepted with 2.8 million dollars at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The money is said to belong to a bank. EFCC Acting Spokesman, Mr Tony Orilade, made this known. NAN reports that the suspects were arrested on Thursday. “Upon their arrests, they were caught with consignments of two suitcases, containing $1.4 million each, totalling $2.8 million, at the departure lounge of the airport while about to board an Arik Air evening flight to Lagos. “During interrogation, the suspects confessed that…
The National Emergency management Agency (NEMA) recently gave lectures to the traders of Panteka market in Kaduna metropolis on fire prevention during the harmattan. Ishaya Chinoko, North west zonal coordinator of the agency, said this was something they had to do because of the increase in fire incidents during harmattan in several markets within the zone. According to him, “market fire is human-induced disaster that exposes victims to risk of injury, death and destruction of property. “The simulation exercise is in line with NEMA’s Disaster Risk Reduction response strategies, also aimed at reducing fire incidences in the state. “Today, NEMA…
PDP has said that citizens of the country have been in poverty because of the insensitivity of the Buhari led administration. The PDP Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) has warned the Federal Government against taking any steps to impose new set of taxes on Nigerians. According to the organisation, Nigerian citizens are por because the government does not have a clue. Kola Ologbondiyan also warned the government to retrieve what it says has been looted by cronies of the government. “The PDP Presidential Campaign Organization (PPCO) condemns as punitive, the plans by President Muhammadu Buhari to impose new taxes on Nigerians…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rubbished reports that President Buhari’s second term campaign has been hijacked by the ‘cabal’ in government. Reportsearlier said that an APC source alleged that the members of the ‘cabal’ are planning to bypass members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The source said that the plan is to ensure that the APC leadership have no power whatsoever in the running of Buhari’s campaign. Some Governors who are quarelling with the party’s leadership have allegedly given consitions that they will only donate funds to the campaign, as long as the NWC members are not…
The Association of Sabbatarian Youths of Nigeria (ASYN) has blasted the use of their day of worship –Saturdays for elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to reports, the group revealed this in a petition they handed over to President Buhari. The ASYN also said that over 43 million of its members across the country will be deprived of their right to vote if elections are fixed on Saturdays. The statement reads: “It was only in Nigeria that most of the national activities/elections were being conducted on Saturdays, thereby depriving Saturday worshipers their rights to vote and be…
The Vice President has inaugurated Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Shared Facilities for Fashion, Style and Shea Butter production in Ibadan, Oyo State. Reports that the project is a Federal Government project to be carried out in collaboration with the Oyo State Government. The scheme is part of the activities of the National MSME Clinics which was introduced to assist and improve the connction between government and MSMEs in the country. Speaking at the inauguration, Osinbajo noted that small-scale enterprises played key roles in the economic growth of the Nigeria. He said the Federal Government knows this and has…
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, on Saturday said the police had completed training of 6, 000 newly recruited constables in its schools across Nigeria. In his statement during the passing out parades at the police training schools in Maiduguri, Enugu and Minna, Idris noted that the constables had completed their seven month basic police training. Idris was represented at the ceremony in Minna by the Niger Commissioner of Police, Dibal Yakadi. He said that the Federal Government had started the recruiting of 10, 000 additional police personnel to aid its operations in the country. The I-GP said…
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Saturday has urged journalists to ignore fake news and work within the rules that govern their profession. Tambuwal said hate speech and fake news are becoming very negative forces that divide the society. “This has since become a threat in our Democratic system, as such we should always discourage the spread of all news that will distract our peace and unity in the country. “Getting closer to the 2019 general election, journalist have to adhere by the code of conduct and the ethics of the profession,” he added. Tambuwal also promised more support…
Muhammadu Buhari has hailed Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe state over the wedding of his second son, Khalifa, with his wife, Anisa Ali. Buhari offered his wishes at the dinner party in Gombe on Saturday. The President prayed for a lasting marriage and disease-free health. He warned the couple to look up to their parents for a successful married life so they can also witness the wedding of their sons and daughters. He also advised them to always remain patient with one another for a peaceful union. In his remarks, Dankwambo thanked the President for sending a representative, saying that…
Tukur Buratai has asked the media to support the military to defeat Boko Haram insurgents. Buratai said this during a dinner and interactive session organised for editors and defence correspondens in Maiduguri. He said that the call was compulspry to curb the spread of terrorists’ propaganda that saw the successful implementation of the counter insurgency campaign. Buratai stated that terrorists had become more popular due to publicity to misinform the public, plus they have also successfully instilled fear in the mind of Nigerians and demoralised troops morale. Buratai also described the allegations of human rights abuses against the military by…
Oby Ezekwesili has spoken against thuggery, military intimidation and harassment of voters in the 2019 elections. She pointed out that the absence of thuggery and military intimidation would be part of the conditions that would ascertain a violence-free poll. The forum was organised by Presidential Summit Centre in collaboration with Forum of Presidential Candidates towards a peaceful conduct of elections. Ezekwesili begged other presidential candidates to key into the peace accord signed and work towards achieving it. ”You know there is a peace accord. In our own case, we signed, not because it is a ceremony but because we believe…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has printed Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for all new registered voters between 2017 and 2018 and they are ready for retrieval. Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu reveald this on Friday in Abuja after the swearing-in of the new Secretary to the Commission, Mrs Rose Oriaran-Anthony. ”The commission has printed all PVCs for new registrants between April 27, 2017 and Aug. 31, 2018. ”We have also printed all the requests for replacement of lost cards, all requests for transfer and relocations. ”The last batch that we printed were for those who applied for transfer and…
Mrs Bisi Fayemi has advised parents to be security aware and shield their children from violence that could dampen their future. She made the call at the 2018 Ekiti children party on Friday in Ado-Ekiti. Fayemi, who described children as the leaders of tomorrow, urged them to be fully dedicated to their educational ambition. She further called on the children to focus on the humility of Jesus Christ in all areas of their lives and remain humble always . The governo’s wife said she was plased to be back in the state and to celebrate with the children, adding that…
The Presidency has blasted former President Goodluck Jonathan’s statement that there is more corruption in the country, compared to when he was voted out. “This is absolutely untrue. The facts on the ground today run contrary to his outlandish claim,” says the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a press release. Shehu replied Dr. Jonathan with long explanation as published by the News Agency of Nigeria: “President Muhammadu Buhari, in pursuit of the war against corruption, has set a number of local and international records, one of which is to call judicial officers…
Babatunde Fashola described Nigeria as a great country in both population and potentiality for economic and industrial development. He has urged Nigerians to be proud of Nigeria. Speaking at an engagement workshop in Abuja, Fashola advised Nigerians not to ridicule their own nation in comparison with other countries of the world. In his words: “Stop putting yourselves down, we are a great country. We have challenges, let us go and deal with them together”. The former governor also said as a nation, Nigeria has taken great strides in the area of development and has the potential to compete favorably with…
Mr John Meheux, the Zonal Commander in charge of Zone 2, while decorating the officers, urged them to put in extra efforts to their duties. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the newly decorated officers include 52 officers and 51 marshals. ”I most sincerely congratulate all the newly promoted officers and marshals on behalf of FRSC Board and Management for their well deserved promotion. ”I, therefore, charge all of you to bring new zeal into your duties. ”The expectations of the government in ensuring that the very purpose for the creation of the corps, which is reduction and…
Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has restated her resolve to contribute to the reduction of the level of poverty in the country and ensuring self-reliance among Nigerian women. She was flagging-off a Women Empowerment Programme of Future Assured Programme, organized in partnership with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday, 14th December 2018. Mrs. Buhari, while addressing a massive crowd said 11, 600 women and youth would benefit from the programme. Giving a break-down, she said that 1,500 women and youths would be trained on vocational skills, while 1,000 others undergoing training would be given starter…
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Friday kicked of the ‘TraderMoni’ scheme in Delta State. He flagged off the programme when he visited the Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Ogiame Ikenwoli at his Aghofen Palace in Warri. Osinbajo, in a statement, said, “TraderMoni” scheme is one of the schemes that was started by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. While bringing attention to the fact that members of the National Assembly approved the “Trader Moni Scheme”, he was not pleased that some of them no longer support it. The Vice President also stated that the first phase of the ” Trader Moni Scheme”…