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  • My attack on Maduagwu wasn’t a PR stunt – Jim Iyke

    My attack on Maduagwu wasn’t a PR stunt – Jim Iyke

    Sensational actor, Jim Iyke has debunked claims that his attack on the fellow actor, Uche Maduagwu was a publicity stunt for his new film, Bad Comments.

     

    In a BBB Igbo news interview segment, the fashionable role interpreter said he was angry with the way Maduagwu was going about painting people black.

    He said: “I have spent almost two decades in this business for somebody to rubbish my efforts. I went there to talk to him more like a brother but unfortunately what happened, happened.”

    Continuing, Iyke said he didn’t behave as a mature and elderly colleague despite Madagwu’s libellous claims about him.

    “Though many people blamed him for his actions but I also did not behave well as an older brother and a public figure. We have forgiven ourselves. I told him to use his talents positively. I decided to go on my own to register my displeasure about his actions towards me.”

    Iyke restated that the incident wasn’t a stunt for his film. “It wasn’t a stunt for my forthcoming movie. Those people he is busy disparaging can turn around to assist him tomorrow.

    “I am somebody’s father, husband, brother, uncle, and so on. I have so many people who are dependent on me. I have for companies with over 50 people working directly and indirectly it is not nice to bring down people for no reason,” he said.

     

  • Attack on NDA is ‘madness’ – CDS Irabor

    Attack on NDA is ‘madness’ – CDS Irabor

    The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has condemned the attack on the permanent site of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State.

    Addressing reporters on Tuesday in Yola, he described the attack carried out by bandits as madness that must be stopped as soon as possible.

    “The incident in Kaduna, of course, has been undertaken by bandits, but it is more of an armed robber coming to your house,” said General Irabor who was in Adamawa State to meet with retired senior military officers in the north-east region.

    “The infiltration did not come by virtue of the normal banditry action, but these are things we are already looking at and in due course, you will get the details.

    “Any form of insecurity is a cause for worry for anyone and that is why for us, we are more determined that this madness must be brought to an end very speedily.”

    Speaking about the insurgency in the North East, the CDS thanked the residents for genuinely supporting the ongoing intensive clearance operations by troops towards the restoration of permanent peace in the zone.

    He said the solutions to the security challenges in the North East lie in the region, with hopes that the situation will get better in the days ahead.

    General Irabor equally allayed the fears of Nigerians on the ongoing mass surrendering of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) ex-fighters to the military.

    He asked residents and Nigerians to trust the relevant agencies that have been tasked with the responsibilities of planning the rehabilitation of repented insurgents.

    According to the defence chief, the military will deal with the matter for the good of the region as there will be no loose ends.

    He urged the military veterans to take full advantage of the security parley in evaluating the various military operations, saying their patriotic and constructive assessment of the general security situation would add value to the ongoing clearance operations.

    “What remains very clear is the desire and will of the AFN to speedily turn around the fortune of the North East to a state where everyone will be happy again,” the CDS said.

  • Tuchel explains how he’ll fit Lukaku into his attack

    Tuchel explains how he’ll fit Lukaku into his attack

    Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is confident Romelu Lukaku will complement his existing attack.

    The Blues are on the verge of securing the services of Inter Milan striker Lukaku for £98m and the signing will come as a relief to Tuchel who’s side struggled in front of goal last season – despite their Champions League triumph.

    Speaking to Sky Sports News, Tuchel said: “He (Lukaku) has the kind of profile which likes to play with his back towards the opponent’s goal, who likes to hold the ball up, create space for Kai Havertz, for Timo Werner and for Christian Pulisic.

    “He is the kind of profile we don’t have in our squad right now, that we are looking for if it’s possible to sign.

    “If it’s not possible to sign the player, we will find other solutions as it’s still not the moment to talk about names because we have nobody signed yet.”

  • How bandits fulfilled promise to attack Kebbi school – Lawmaker

    How bandits fulfilled promise to attack Kebbi school – Lawmaker

    A member of the House of Representatives representing Ngaski/ Shanga/ Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, Tanko Sununu has described the attack on the Federal Government College, Birnin-Yauri in Kebbi State as a promise fulfilled by bandits.

    The lawmaker explained while featuring on a monitored Channels Television that Thursday’s incident was the latest in the chains of attacks on communities in the area.

    “What really happened is that about two weeks ago, we had an episode when bandits residing within parts of the areas bordering Zamfara, Niger, and Kebbi came up through one of the villages in my constituency.

    “They killed a policeman and found their way until they reached Ibeto area where we have a quarry, killed some security men and kidnapped some of the foreign workers in the quarry and left.”

    He added, “10 days later, they came back to the same area and entered into my constituency bordering some villages, and they had more than a seven-hour field operation going from house to house, room to room, collecting money, phones, cows, and any machine they deemed useful for their operations, and they left a message behind that they would soon be back.

    “To fulfill their promise yesterday, we had intelligence that they were on their way coming. Around 10:30 in the morning, they reached their final destination – the Federal Government College, Birnin-Yauri.”

    Sununu noted that as soon as the bandits got to the school, they were faced with a tough task as they were initially resisted and engaged in a gunfight by operatives of the Mobile Police and Police Counter-Terrorism Unit stationed at the school.

    He disclosed that the fire exchange lasted for a long period before the bandits overpowered the security operatives due to their large number.

    The bandits, the lawmaker stated, succeeded in killing a policeman and gained access into the school and abducted an unspecified number of students and five teachers.

    He explained that it was difficult to ascertain the exact number of students abducted as parents from nearby villages and towns raced to the school to take their children away immediately after the incident.

    Sununu, however, gave an assurance that the military has swung into action, noting that progress has been made.

    He said, “As at last night, I had a discussion with the Field Commander of Operation Hadarin Daji who said that they have succeeded in entering into the den of the kidnappers and I think this is a major success because the security agencies are now taking the fight to the base of the kidnappers.

    “I was also told that over 800 cattle that were rustled some days back have been recovered and as of now, the military has combed the area where we are expecting that the students are with the bandits. They have also succeeded in creating many casualties on the part of the bandits.”

  • Police raid shrine, arrest two ESN native doctors, others over attack on Uzodinma’s residence

    Police raid shrine, arrest two ESN native doctors, others over attack on Uzodinma’s residence

    Two native doctors who allegedly prepare charms for the members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, and nine other members said to have carried out attack on Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma’s hometown in Omuma Oru East local government area, have all been arrested.

    They were arrested in their shrine in a bush near Njaba River in Imo state, said to be planning for another attack.

    According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana, told newsmen in Owerri, that the arrest of the native doctors and others, were made possible when one of the ESN, suspect earlier arrested had led the security operatives to the bush where their camp was located.

    The names of the ESN native doctors, were given as Chinedu Nwakaire “Male” aka “One Door” 48 years old Uzoamaka Ugoanyanwu “Male” 40 years oldWATCH Video

    The Arrest:

    As captured by the police: “In consonance with the mandate given to the operatives of the Command by IGP Alkali Baba Usman to fish out all criminal elements in the state and restore normalcy to the state as soon as feasible, and in tandem with the determination and directive of the Commissioner of Police Imo state CP Abutu Yaro, FDC.

    “On the 8/6/21 at about 1630 hrs, Tactical teams of the Command through diligent and painstaking investigations, stormed Ukwuorji, Mbaitoli Local Government area, along Onitsha road , and arrested one Ezeugo Ordu “M” 65 years old, a native of Ubachima, Omuma, Oru East LGA.”

    “He confessed to be a member of IPOB/ESN, and made useful statements to the Police as regards to the recent attacks on Police stations as well as the residence of Governor Hope Uzodinma.”

    According to Police, the suspect, Ordu, “Led operatives of the Command to the IPOB/ESN camp a Bush close to Njaba River, nine persons were arrested at the criminal hideout while planning another attack, assorted charms were recovered from them.

    “However, two (2) out of the nine arrested in the hideout, Chinedu Nwakaire “Male” aka One Door, 48 yrs old Uzoamaka Ugoanyanwu “Male”,(thier native Doctor) 40 yrs old, were identified to be part of the hoodlums that attacked the private residence of Gov. Hope Uzodinma and also some Police stations as well, they confessed to the crime, and also stated their roles during the operations.”

    “Furthermore, the CP used the opportunity to reiterate the call on members of the IPOB/ESN, or any other criminal syndicate operating in the state especially those who stole Police arms and ammunitions to voluntarily surrender themselves to enable them get “soft landing”, or they will be arrested face the full wrath of the law, as the Command will do everything possible to rid Imo state of crime and criminality,” Police said.

     

  • Video: Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack Igangan in Oyo, kill 20

    Video: Suspected Fulani herdsmen attack Igangan in Oyo, kill 20

    Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have attacked Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the state killing about 20 people.

    This is coming few days after TheNewsGuru (TNG) published a report in which the Chairman of Amotekun Corps in Oyo State, General Ajibola Togun (retd) raised the alarm that some foreign herders were about to unleash terror on the six states in the South West,

    The gunmen were said to have struck at midnight killing, maiming and setting houses ablaze.

    Confirming the attacks, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde said he was briefed on the incident but urged residents to remain calm as security operatives are now in control of the situation.

     

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    The unprovoked attacks have been also confirmed by the former caretaker chairman of the council, Mr Tunji Omolewu, who said he rushed down to Igangan this morning to verify the attacks.

    He said, “I got the call around 11 pm. We were on our way from Ekiti where we had gone to do the Yoruba nation rally. I got to Ibadan around 12 am and when the calls did not stop coming, I decided to come home. I have counted more than 20 dead bodies. The palace of our monarch was torched. Adolak filling station too was burnt”.

    Also speaking with Vanguard in a telephone interview, Mr Adeagbo confirmed the attacks adding that he couldn’t verify the casualty figure.

    He said, “Yes, it is true. Fulani herders came in the night to attack our people. They killed many people. I’m there now counting the number of dead people. I don’t know how many for now because we are still counting.”

    A resident said the attackers were more than 50. They came on 20 motorcycles around 11 pm. They started shooting, stabbing, and clubbing our people.

    “We don’t know what is happening now. We have shouted, cried and appealed for help but none came. These people have been killing us one by one. But, now more than 20 people have been killed in this fresh attack.”

    “You know we sent them away from here when they were kidnapping and raping our women. Perhaps, this is a reprisal. Is this how we will continue to live our lives?

    Also confirming the attack, a former caretaker chairman of neighbouring Ibarapa Central, Yemi Akinlabi, said, “It is so sad. Only a few days ago, our people got an intelligence report and forwarded it to the appropriate quarters for actions but here we are today. Are we going to continue to live in fear in our land? I have spoken to General Toogun about last night’s incident and we would want him and his team to do something. Our people must not be allowed to resort to self-help”.

  • Nine shot dead in Benue community again

    Nine shot dead in Benue community again

    Gunmen attacked Agan community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue on Friday. leaving nine persons dead.

    Terkimbi Shom, one of the locals, told the newsmen on Saturday that nobody knew where the attackers came from.

    Shom said: “These attacks are becoming too frequent.

    “This is the second time in less than three weeks that the attackers launched attacks on our community.

    “We hardly sleep well nowadays for fear of attacks.

    “I appeal to the Federal Government to please send security operatives to our area to safeguard our lives as well as property.”

    The Spokeswoman of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the attack.

  • INEC summons emergency meeting over attacks on offices

    INEC summons emergency meeting over attacks on offices

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold an emergency meeting with all Resident Electoral Commissioners across the states over constant attack on its personnel and offices in some parts of the country.

    INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, adding that all RECs would be summoned in Abuja on May 19.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that INEC offices have witnessed a series of fire outbreaks in some states in the South-East geopolitical zone, with the most recent happening in Enugu on Thursday night.

    The commission had decried the unfortunate incidents, describing the situation as worrisome.

    “Following the attack in Abia State, the commission resolved to convene an emergency meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security next week to discuss this disturbing trend. The latest destruction of the commission’s physical infrastructure and electoral facilities in Enugu State calls for an immediate review of the measures necessary to secure INEC’s assets across the states,” the statement partly read.

    “Consequently, the Commission is convening an emergency meeting with all the Resident Electoral Commissioners on Wednesday, 19th May 2021, in Abuja ahead of the meeting of ICCES.

    “Meanwhile, the commission is determined to continue to discharge its responsibilities, including the conclusion of the expansion of voters’ access to Polling Units, resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration, capacity-building activities, the review of the draft Strategic Plan 2022-2026, engagement with stakeholders as well as all scheduled and pending elections.”

  • Lagos Police reacts to viral video of attack on policemen in Lekki

    Lagos Police reacts to viral video of attack on policemen in Lekki

    The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu has described the rumoured attack by okada operators on police personnel in Lekki area of Lagos State as captured in a viral video as false and mischievous.

    The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement that the Command after carefully studying the video, noticed that the originators of the video distorted the fact and raised false alarm.

    “This was in order to cause confusion and create fears in the minds of the general public for reasons best known to the originators or sponsors as the case may be.

    “The command wishes to set the record straight that on Monday, April 26, at about 09:30am, the Divisional Police Officer in Maroko, Lagos State, was informed that some okada riders were on rampage by resisting the police from impounding their motorcycles at Lekki Phase 1 Gate.

    “The area falls within the restricted areas for okada operations in the state. The Divisional Police Officer then called for reinforcement and ordered his policemen to race to the place to take charge and restore normalcy.

    “The policemen were able to curtail their activities and chased them to their hideout where 31 of their motorcycles were impounded and one of the leaders, one Mohammed, was arrested. Normalcy has been restored to the area.” he said.

    The PPRO said the command will always maintain law and order across the state, especially on the enforcement of the restriction order and traffic law on operations of okada in the state.

    He added that the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged the general public to disregard the viral video and perceive the originator and his peddled rumour as baseless and mischievous.

    “The CP enjoins Lagosians to go about their lawful businesses and support the police command in its bid to maintain law and order across the length and breadth of Lagos State.

    “In conclusion, the originator of the video is being traced for necessary investigation.” he said.

    Recall that the Lagos State Government has made a series of pronouncements on the ban on commercial motorcycle operations in some restricted areas/routes, including Lekki axis.

  • Wike condemns “barbaric, dastardly” attack on security personnel in Rivers

    Wike condemns “barbaric, dastardly” attack on security personnel in Rivers

    Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has strongly condemned “the barbaric and dastardly” attack on security personnel along Omagwa/Isiokpo/Elele Owerri Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.

    Wike made this known on Sunday in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Kelvin Ebiri, in Port Harcourt.

    He said: “ There is no justification for such a heinous and condemnable attack targeted against innocent security personnel on legitimate duty of protecting life and property in the state.

    “The Government of Rivers State is saddened by the unwarranted callous attack on security personnel. We offer our sympathies to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the attack.

    “We condemn this heinous act, share the grief of the security agencies and convey our sincere condolences.’’

    The governor, who charged the security agencies to be vigilant, said that the government and people of Rivers “are in solidarity with security agencies at this difficult times of this unwarranted and mindless violence’’.

    The governor also demanded that perpetrators of the attack must be fished out and brought to justice.