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Certificate Forgery: Kaduna Govt Releases Names Of Sacked Teachers

Governor Nasir El-Rufai-led government of Kaduna State has released the names of the 233 primary school teachers sacked over certificate forgery.
Naija News reported that the Kaduna government had announced the dismissal of the teachers for presenting fake certificates.

Speaking with reporters in Kaduna on Thursday, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Tijjani Abdullahi, had said that the sacked teachers would be made to face the full weight of the law.

Abdullahi maintained that there was no going back in the conduct of competency tests for public school teachers in the state.

He added that as part of the board’s transparency, the names of the 233 teachers with fake certificates would be uploaded on the state government’s website.

Backing up his words with actions, Abdullahi on Friday released the names and some other details of the sacked teachers on the government’s website.

A quick check by our correspondent reveals that the board released the names of the culprits, local governments, certificate status, claimed institution, alleged qualification and year of graduation.

Recall that the Kaduna government sacked the teachers after a verification exercise was carried out on 451 certificates to ascertain their authenticity and to ensure the teachers meet certain requirements.

According to the Chairman of SUBEB in the state, the board had commenced verification exercises in April and discovered that 233 certificates were fake.

Abdullahi said some of the forged certificates were those of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Federal College of Education Zaria, Nuhu Bammali Polytechnic Zaria, Ameer Shehu Idris College and College Of Education, Gidan Waya.

He stated that the board had so far verified 451 certificates from 13 institutions, saying that nine of them had responded.

The SUBEB chairman revealed that one institution disowned 212 of the 233 certificates.

Lagos to investigate Dowen pupil’s death, commiserates with family

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has said it would unravel what led to the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a pupil of Dowen College, Lekki who died under allegedly controversial circumstances on Tuesday.

This comes as the school closed today following the family’s claims that the boy died as a result of injuries he got from being beaten by fellow pupils in the school forcing him to join a cult.

The school however claimed he was injured while playing football.

In a statement by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mr. Ganiu Lawal, the Education Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo commiserated with his family.

The statement also noted that she visited the school with a team from the ministry on Friday to investigate the incident.

The statement reads: “Lagos State Government sends its condolences to the Parents of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jnr.,a student of Dowen College, Lekki.

“The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, notes that this incident is shocking and the State is indeed sad about this great loss.

“A delegation comprising top-level management of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies and the Police, has visited the school on a fact-finding mission.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that Sylvester Oromoni Junior was indeed enrolled as a student of Dowen College in its boarding facility and had been treated by the school’s medical personnel before the school requested that the parents take him away for further care.

“The State Government is in touch with the parents in this difficult time
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“We reassure the family of the late Sylvester Oromoni Junior and Lagosians at large that efforts are being made to unravel the circumstances leading to his demise, even as we reiterate the Government’s commitment to Child Protection.”

BREAKING: Appeal Court frees Prophet Sotitobire

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has freed the founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ondo State High Court.

Prophet Alfa was jailed last year over the mysterious disappearance of a 13-month child, Gold Kolawole from his church.

Gold, who has not been seen till date, was brought to the church service by his parents but was never seen again.

Prophet Alfa church was subsequently razed down by a mob.

Details shortly…

CCTV Captures Moment Nigerian man Placed ‘Juju’ At Best Friend’s Doorstep In Malaysia (Video)

CCTV footage shows how a Nigerian man reportedly dropped a fetish substance ‘juju’ at his best friend’s doorstep in Malaysia.

A viral video shows when a Nigerian man reportedly dropped fetish substances at his best friend’s doorstep in Malaysia

According to reports, the incident which was captured on CCTV happened in the Venice hill condominium in the Chera area of Malaysia.

It was gathered that the victim had suddenly complained of serious health issues immediately he discovered the juju at his doorstep.

To this end, reports say he had to ask his neighbors who have CCTVs installed for help in a bid to know who placed the substance at his doorstep.

Surprisingly for him, upon seeing the clips, he identified the perpetrator as his best friend in Nigeria.

Reactions have continued to trail the CCTV footage on Instagram.

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Mr Macaroni gives Fresh update on Cute Abiola following weeks in Navy custody

Popular skit maker, Mr Macaroni gives an update on his colleague, Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin better known as Cute Abiola who is currently in the custody of the Nigerian Navy.

Recall that Cute Abiola was arrested by the security arm for violating and breaching the Armed Forces of Nigeria social media policy.
The Navy revealed that the matter is an administrative one and is being treated as such.

However, following weeks in detention, Mr Macaroni in response to numerous questions as regards the condition of the online comedian, took to Twitter to assert that he’s still in detention and can only be seen by his wife and mother.

Macaroni further noted that he doesn’t want to speak much on Cute Abiola’s case so that his statement wouldn’t be taken in bad faith.

He wrote:

“A lot of people have been asking me about Cute Abiola. I don’t have much information as only his Wife and Mother are allowed to see him. And I do not want to speak much on the matter so that my statement isn’t taken in bad faith. But last I checked he is still in custody.

His wife told me personally that she and his mom are granted access to see him. The Nigerian Navy has said that he is in custody for breaching some codes and refusing to obey order. As a military officer, he is answerable to their command and under their jurisdiction.

This isn’t a new thing in the Military. But as a public figure, Cute Abiola has millions of followers worldwide hence the reason for the consistent concern from his fans and friends.
We can only continue to send our best wishes to him.”

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Police apprehend pastor for allegedly kidnapping Catholic priest

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a pastor of the Apostolic Church of Christ in Lagos after allegedly kidnapping a Catholic priest named Fidelis Ekemgba.

Identified as pastor Izuchukwu Anoloba, 35, was paraded by the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Hussaini, alongside other suspects namely Kingsley Obumunonye, 35; Uchenna Duru, 25; Chidinka Oduenyi, 20; Onyebuchi Emeka, 26; Augustine Azubuike, 47; Divine Ugochukwu, 39 and Chukwuma Onwe, 47.

As it turned out the syndicate had been on the wanted list for a while, as they were responsible for multiple robbery and kidnapping cases.

The CP revealed the 71-year-old priest was waylaid and taken on November 17 as he returned from his mission assignment and had to spend over seven days in captivity. The abductors demanded N5M ransom for his release.

Upon arrest, the pastor admitted he had received N1.5m random paid for the priest.

“I am a pastor with the Apostolic Church of Christ in Lagos. I got N1.5 million from the kidnap of the priest,” Anoloba spoke to the journalists.

“I never knew I will be arrested. I regret my actions because I am now a disgrace to the body of Christ and my family.”

The CP’s team found the priest after following information collected by the anti-kidnapping unit. He then applauded the job well done, and he pledged to continue keeping the state secure from criminals.

2023 Presidency: Atiku Begins Town Hall Meeting, Declares Buhari A Collosal Failure

Former Vice President, Mr Atiku Abubakar has commenced town hall meetings towards the realisation of his 2023 political ambition with an audacious attack on President Muhammadu Buhari, declaring the president a collosal failure.

In a statement on Thursday evening announcing part of the activities heralding Atiku’s full declaration, the Chairman of the Atiku Abubakar Townhall Meetings, Mr Dare Akinniyi, announced bodily that, Atiku Begins Town Hall Meetings.

The pro-Atiku political organisation challenged President Buhari to stop the show-offs by his administration and address the security problems that have disrupted economic activities across the nation.

“The state of our dear country needs urgent collective efforts in order to stop the growing negative vices that affect human life, the welfare of Nigerians and governance,” Atiku said, adding that, “Sadly, the present government is overwhelmed with incompetence and cluelessness on how to perform its statutory roles effectively.

The statement further urged President Buhari to end showboating and address insecurity which is disrupting the economy of “our dear country.

“He can put a stop to the killings of Nigerians and unite everyone within the little time left for him and the APC to leave the stage.”

The group said, “The state of our dear country needs urgent collective efforts in order to stop the growing negative vices that affect human life, the welfare of Nigerians and governance. Sadly, the present government is overwhelmed with incompetence and cluelessness on how to perform its statutory roles effectively.

“We urge President Buhari to end showboating and address insecurity which is disrupting the economy of our dear country. He can put a stop to the killings of Nigerians and unite everyone within the little time left for him and the APC to leave the stage.”

While calling for an end to the sufferings of Nigerians, the group said it would engage both relevant stakeholders in nation-building and the electorates, to hear their views on public issues as it affects the entire country and, consequently, seek ways of finding solutions to such issues.

“We are going to listen to Nigerians across the states of the federation. We will ask them the kind of government they would like to have in 2023, and how their next leader should govern their affairs. The maiden edition will be held in Kano on December 4, 2021,” the Pro-Atiku group added.

JUST IN: PDP national leaders hold closed-door meeting with Orji Kalu [PHOTOS]

The Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Thursday afternoon received the newly-elected officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his Abuja residence.

The team was led by the National Secretary of the PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.

Anyanwu, a former Senator, arrived at the residence of Kalu around 12.28pm.

Anyanwu was welcomed by Kalu’s associates and then led straight to a room for a closed-door meeting.

As the meeting between Anyanwu and Kalu progressed, other executives of the PDP arrived in turns at Kalu’s residence to join.

The visit comes amidst rife rumours that Kalu is being positioned for the 2023 presidency.

Kalu, a founding member of the PDP, formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2016.

On Wednesday, he had met Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, a one-time Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF).

Kalu via his verified Facebook page had said: “I played host this evening to my brother, former Senate President and former Secretary to Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.

“We held a deep discussion about our region and our country, Nigeria at large.”

Reps invite INEC chairman over costs of direct primaries

The House of Representatives on Thursday invited the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Yakubu Mahmood to address concerns about the cost of running direct primaries.

Mahmood is to appear before the House Committees on INEC and Appropriation on the matter.

This resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent importance by Hon Leke Abejide on the need to address concerns over the cost of running direct primaries in the country.

Abejide argued that it was necessary for the INEC Chairman to address the House so that all the insinuations about the issue can be resolved.

He said: “The INEC Chairman should brief the Committee on INEC and Appropriations because now that we are considering the (2022) appropriation that is still within the National Assembly for possible consideration for whatever it is going to cost for these direct primaries.

“We are all aware of the importance of direct primary and how it will transfer power to the real people, where they will be able to select or elect the people that will represent them from the presidency down to the councillorship. There has been a lot of noise about the cost implications.

“People have been saying that it will gulp N500bn but this is just hearsay. Nobody has ever sat down to check the actual cost that it is going to cost the nation. It may be something that is within the capacity of the budget of INEC or something that we can even appropriate for this period that we are still considering this budget.

“So, it is important for us to invite the Chairman of INEC to meet with the Committees on INEC in this hallowed chamber, and that on Appropriations, for him to be able to tell them what is going to cost to do this direct primary.”

You Have Turned Our Joy Into Sorrow, We Seek Justice – Women Stage Protest Against Sanwoolu’s Proposed peace walk (Video)

The women led by activist, Toun, said there can be no walk of peace until justice is served.

“Some women stormed the home of Lagos deputy governor, Femi Hamzat, in Ikoyi, to stage a peaceful protest.

The women kicked against the plans by the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to stage a peace walk.

The women led by activist, Toun, said there can be no walk of peace until justice is served.

They asked the governor to be accountable and tell Nigerians who gave the order for unarmed protesters to be killed at the Lekki Tollgate during the End SARS protest.

”Babajide Sanwo-Olu, there can be no walk of peace until Justice prevails for every child that was murdered during the EndSARS protest. We want accountability.

We are mothers. We are mourning. There is no peace in the land. If you do not seek justice for our children, no peace shall be in Lagos state. You have turned our morning into night, our joy into sorrow. If other women are cowards, we are not cowards” Toun said.

Watch the protesting women below;

https://youtu.be/bY8MCtUdiUc