Indicted super cop and former commander of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, has been queried by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba.
The query follows the submission of the report by the police panel set up by the IGP to look into the alleged indictment of Abba Kyari by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Abba Kyari was queried over infractions noticed in his communication with Ramon Abbas aka Hushuppi, a suspected internet fraudster, the Daily Trust reported.
“The IGP has issued a query to Abba Kyari based on the findings of the panel.
“The panel discovered that there was communication between Kyari and Hushpuppi, as well as infractions on the part of the cop, which is against the procedure of engagement of the police.”
The panel did not recommend the extradition of Kyari because it could not establish that the police officer committed any crime in the US.
“There is no proof that he committed any crime on the soil of the US to warrant his extradition.
“He will be sanctioned by the appropriate authorities here. However, it is for the AGF to advise if there is a ground to extradite him to the US, which is very unlikely, the source said further.
Spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, Frank Mba, however, said that the IGP has forwarded the recommendations of the panel to the Police Service Commission (PSC) for appropriate action.
Reportedly, the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation is also looking into the request of extraditing the indicted Cop to the United States of America.
Blackout In Maiduguri As ISWAP Destroys Electricity Power Lines
Members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have destroyed four high tension towers that supply electricity from Damaturu to Maiduguri in Borno State.
It was gathered that the terrorists blew up the electricity facility on Friday night.
According to Daily Post, the incident which occurred in Garin Kuturu village, about two kilometers away from Auno, started precisely around 7 pm and lasted up to 10 pm.
An eyewitness stated that four towers were completely destroy, while the fifth is about to collapse.
“With this development, I don’t think Maiduguri will have light again soon. While the government is talking about restoring the lines I think it is time they started talking about solar since we have it in abundance and forget about trying to reconnect the state with the national grid,” Dauda Habu, a resident of Polo GRA disclosed.
This is coming barely two days after ISWAP reportedly attacked and killed many Nigerian soldiers in an ambush in Borno State.
It was gathered that the terrorists attacked the troops on Thursday in Monguno, which is over 100km north of Maiduguri, the state capital.
Military sources revealed that Boko Haram/ISWAP killed many soldiers during the attack that lasted for many hours.
The source revealed that military vehicle, several weapons and ammunition were stolen during the attack.
‘I Am Not Perfect’, 2Face Idibia Says As He Shares Loved Up Photo With Wife, Annie To Mark 46th Birthday
Legendary Nigerian musician, songwriter and producer, Innocent Ujah Idibia better known as 2face Idibia has taken to his social media to share a loved photo with his wife, Annie to mark his 46th birthday.
The singer who’s turned 46 years today also apologized publicly to his wife, Annie revealing that he’s not perfect and working to become a better version of himself.
Sharing a loved up photos, he wrote; “I know I’m not without mistakes neither I’m I perfect but we keep learning and working and striving to become the best version of ourselves. It is well. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ME. MAY THE ALMIGHTY GUIDE ALL OF US AND PROTECT OUR HOMES .”
It will be recalled that Annie Idibia earlier this month had publicly accused her husband Innocent Idibia of engaging in extramarital affairs with one of his baby mama, Pero.
Annie in series of posts on her Instagram page on Thursday, accused her husband, Tuface of allowing his extended family to interfere in their marriage. She also accused 2baba of having sex with his former girlfriend while using the excuse of visiting his kids to cover up.
The outburst sparked mixed reactions from both celebrities, and fans with many condemning Annie for bringing her family affair on social media.
Gbenga Adeyinka Commiserates with Oyo Former First Lady over Mother’s Demise
Veteran comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka De 1st, has commiserated with the former First Lady of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, over the death of her mother, Mrs Victoria Amudoaghan.
Mrs Amudoaghan who died last Thursday at 78 years, was a Catholic and member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos.
The late Victoria Amudoaghan was a very hardworking and enterprising woman, who was bornGbenga Adey at Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.
In his condolence message, Gbenga Adeyinka, who is one of Nigeria’s most sought-after Standup comedians and Master Comperes (MC), prayed for God to give the deceased family the fortitude to bear the big loss.
“It was in total subjection to the will of God that I received the saddening news of the passing of the mother to our dear former Oyo State first lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs Florence Ajimobi, knowing that we have been created by God and that someday, we all will appear before our creator to give account.
“Mrs Victoria Amudoaghan was a good mother, she was an amazon in whom her beloved daughter saw virtues that she picked. She lived an accomplished life and she survived in health to see her children, grand-children and great grand-children.
“Although we do not mourn as those without hope, I must commiserate with the entire Amudoaghan’s family of Delta state, and most especially, Her Excellency, Chief Florence Ajimobi for the loss. It is my sincere prayers that the soul of the deceased be granted a good repose in the hereafter and that the family find the fortitude to bear the loss,” Adeyinka states.
‘How Obaseki Paid Edo PDP Billions Before Re-Election, Facing Challenges As Party Leaders Push For Juicy Appointments
‘How Edo PDP Received Billions From Obaseki Before Re-election, Still Want To Dictate Cabinet Appointees’
As controversy continues to trail Governor Godwin Obaseki’s refusal to name his cabinet almost a year after his re-election, details have emerged on why the Edo State governor has chosen to bide his time.
Recall that following his disqualification during the screening of governorship aspirants for the 2020 governorship election over discrepancies in his certificate in All Progressives Congress (APC), Obaseki had defected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obaseki who was first elected in 2016 on the platform of the APC was reportedly pushed out of the party by the former National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
But since his swearing in for a second term on November 12, 2020, Obaseki is yet to appoint commissioners and other aides.
The Edo state Governor has only appointed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff and a few aides.
This has however caused dissatisfaction among members of the PDP in Edo State who are expecting to be appointed into the Governor’s cabinet.
Sources within the now ruling party told Naija News on Friday night that PDP leaders failed to negotiate properly with Obaseki before giving him the party ticket.
While stating that the Edo governor allegedly paid billions to secure the party’s ticket in 2020, a source, who is an ‘old member’ of the PDP, stated that party leaders should have used that opportunity to negotiate for positions with Obaseki who was desperate at that time.
The source accused the Tony Aziegbemi-led PDP State Working Committee (SWC) and his predecessor of not negotiating political positions properly.
“When Obaseki dangled huge amount of money before them they forgot about negotiating positions before the election,” the source alleged.
“They are now expecting to hold Obaseki to ransom with appointments after they had collected the money.”
The source disclosed that Obaseki’s delay in naming his commissioners and aides is connected to PDP leaders’ push to get juicy appointments after allegedly receiving huge amount of money to hand over their guber ticket.
On if the delay in constituting the cabinet may be giving Obaseki a bad name, as many may see him as being too bossy, another source told Naija News that the governor “doesn’t care.”
“Members of the APC close to the governor had hinted on his character before his defection.
“Someone who clashed with a lot of people while looking for his second term ticket, what do you expect now that he has gotten it?” he asked.
The source revealed that some key men close to the governor who served during his first-time and were members of the APC are still active in running the administration.
According to the source, Governor Obaseki might make sure only those that defected with him to the PDP get all the juicy position when he finally decides to name his cabinet.
On if Obaseki may leave the PDP, the source stated that the governor is not plotting to leave the party but if he does the only losers will be the PDP.
“They have shown that all they care about is just the money. They would lose if Obaseki or Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu leaves the party,” he added.
Recall that reports had emerged on Monday claiming Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu had perfected plans to dump the PDP.
According to reports, marathon meetings were held outside the country last week between the Edo Deputy Governor and some party bigwigs in the country ahead of his planned defection
“Philip Shaibu is one man I admire as a political tactician and Maradona in the Edo political space. Quitting PDP may frustrate the developmental plans of the Obaseki’s administration due to his nuts and bolts experience as a voracious student of politics, as well as his sterling track record and pedigree as a fearless and charismatic lawmaker,” a source had to Vanguard.
According to the source, there are strong indications that the Deputy Governor may not join any other political party immediately after quitting the PDP.
But in an interview with NaijaNews, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Deputy Governor, Comrade Ebomhiana Musa, denied the report.
While admitting that Philip Shaibu travelled abroad for his vacation, Musa said his principal only spent time with his family.
According to him, the reports of his defection were only the figment of the authors imagination.
Why Well-To-Do Pastors Must Pay ‘Pentecostal Tax’ To Govt – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo on Friday charged religious leaders, especially well-to-do pastors, to pay their ‘Pentecostal tax’ which will go a long way in telling their stories, achievements and life experiences in the Ministry to affect generations.
He made this call in Lagos during the Public Presentation of the biography of the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry entitled “Kumuyi: Defender of the Faith”.
The Vice President asked religious leaders in the country to emulate early apostles of the gospel who also discharged the responsibility of paying tax, stressing that religious leaders in the country owe this as an obligation.
According to him, “For the successful preacher of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, there is a fourth tax. This is the Pentecost tax; the tasks to tell what you have gone through in ministry and this is a huge responsibility.
“The saints before us, discharge that responsibility. So we are beneficiaries of the Acts of the Apostles, the stories of the men and women who carry the gospel first to Jerusalem to Judea, to Samaria, and then to the end of the earth. Their stories continue today, and the baton has been handed over to our own generation.
“This Pentecost tax is one that we must all pay, it is one that men and women who preach the gospel must pay. It is not about personal reflections and personal aggrandisement. They owe an obligation and it is that obligation that produced the Book of Acts. So the book, ‘Kumuyi: defender of the faith’ just begins the work of discharging that tax, that obligation to tell the story of the missionary journey.”
Osinbajo further explained that every successful person must pay three forms of taxes including a Civic tax which is “the obligation of the successful to write their stories and share the histories of the phenomena they have become, in order to instruct, to admonish and to inspire the present and the future”.
“Every person, especially those who succeed in their endeavours owe society three forms of tax. The first is Income tax; personal income tax. The second is a Social tax, another name for that is philanthropy; the obligation of the wealthy or simply those who have to give back to society”.
Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal better known as KWAM 1 on Friday paid a visit to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State who is currently in the United Kingdom for medical attention.
It is believed that the visit is to wish the former governor a quick recovery.
KWAM 1’s visit will be one of the numerous visits received by Tinubu since he left the shores of this country in July.
President Muhammadu Buhari in mid August visited him among other politicians including Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former Ogun state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, Members of the Lagos state house of Assembly, Lagos state governors, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
According to speculations, Mr Tinubu who is the national leader of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has interest in the country’s number job in the next general elections in 2023.
Confusion As 2023 Campaign poster of Yahaya Bello, Fani-Kayode emerges Online
Photographs of a 2023 Presidential Campaign poster of Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello and Ex-aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode have emerged online.
The images are coming a day after FFK defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Although its currently unclear the source of the images, they have since gone viral with many criticizing the pair. It was earlier reported that FFK’s defection has generated so much controversy because he was one of the major opposition figures in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Fani-Kayode, who gained a lot of popularity for his opposition work, faced serious backlash over his decision. Popular Islamic cleric, Shiekh Gumi described him as the ‘Judas of Oduduwa’ while his former friend now political foe, Deji Adeyanju described him as ‘Unstable’ and ‘Unprincipled’.
However, Bello has since indicated interest in contesting for the Nation’s top seat in 2023. He has even begun consultations and is set to face other top contenders for the position.
‘Rivers VAT Controversy’: CJN speaks on supreme court Panel, Says ‘There won’t be External influence’
Ibrahim Muhammad, chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), says the panel which will hear an appeal by the Rivers state government on the value-added tax (VAT) controversy will be free from external influence.
Rivers is seeking a supreme court ruling setting aside an order of the appeal court which directed the state to maintain status quo on the collection of VAT pending the determination of an appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Supreme court insiders had told TheCable on Thursday that there are plans to arrange a UK trip for the CJN before a panel is constituted to determine the appeal.
In his absence, Mary Odili, the No 2 in the supreme court hierarchy and former first lady of Rivers state, will appoint the members of the panel.
Reacting to the report, the CJN, in a statement signed by his senior special assistant on media, Isah Ahuraka, said all the justices of the apex court are independent and have integrity.
“It must be borne in mind that the supreme court justices are not only independent minded but also has the pedigree of integrity devoid of influences from within and outside. Times without number, the apex court panel came up with split decisions,” the statement read.
Ahuraka also said the CJN is healthy and thus, has no plan to travel to the UK for medical attention.
“We unequivocally state that the CJN is hale and hearty. Last week, he interrogated the seven chief judges involved in the granting of conflicting court injunctions, spanning over seven hours. This is just as he presided over the National Judicial Council (NJC) meeting on Wednesday and Thursday this week,” he said.
Popular Comedian Mr Macaroni Slams EFCC, Calls Them ‘Irresponsible’ For Forcefully Invading Popular Enugu Hotel
Popular Nigerian comedian, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni has slammed the anti-corruption agency, Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, for raiding a popular hotel in Enugu state.
EFCC raided a hotel in Enugu at the wee hours of today, 17th September, where they beat and harassed the owner after he obstructed them from causing chaos at his hotel.
According to reports, they came to the hotel with five different buses invading different hotels rooms, arresting everyone on board including suspected fraudsters and criminals.
Reacting to the reports, the 28 year- old internet sensation condemned outrightly the raiding of hotels, revealing agency with its method of forcefully invading hotels in search of fraudsters is ruining businesses and should be called to order.
He also noted that it was very irresponsible of them to harass harmless and non-fraudulent citizens because they were carrying out their jobs.
Read his post below “Nobody is saying the EFCC shouldn’t do their job. But raiding hotels every other day, thereby; harassing Nigerians who just happen to be at the location and also ruining businesses in the hospitality sector is highly irresponsible.”
