Taliban Renames Country Islamic Emirate Of Afghanistan As US Evacuates Citizens, Others
The Taliban who recently seized power in Afghanistan has renamed it the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’.
The media had been filled with reports that many Afghans in a bid to leave the Middle East country had ran alongside a US military plane as it taxied on the runway while several clung to the side as the jet took off with Senior US military officials.
This online highlights the chaos the country is presently rocked with.
The US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 that ousted the insurgents from power did not succeed in completely removing the Taliban’s who had ran the country in the late 1990s.
According to CNN, hundreds of people poured onto the tarmac at Kabul’s international airport, desperately seeking a route out of Afghanistan on Monday after the Taliban’s sudden seizure of power sparked a chaotic Western withdrawal and brought to a crashing end the United States’ two-decade mission in the country.
Speaking yesterday, US President Joe Biden had stated that his country cannot continue to fight a war that Afghanistan are not ready to fight.
According to the president, measures are been put in place to ensure the safe evacuation of US officials and those residents that have been of great help to the US.
He disclosed that additional troops would be deployed to secure the Kabul international airport.
‘I Stand Firmly behind my decision’, Biden defends U.S. Decision To Pull Out of Afghanistan
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, on Monday, defended his administration’s decision to pull out of Afghanistan.
Mr Biden, a day after Taliban militants seized control of the country, said he stood firmly by his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, adding that there was never going to be a right time to do that.
He argued in a televised address that he was faced with a choice to either follow through with the drawdown or escalate the conflict into its third decade and ultimately sacrifice more American lives.
“I stand squarely behind my decision,” the 46th American president said. “After 20 years, I’ve learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw U.S. forces. That’s why we’re still there.”
“Afghanistan political leaders gave up and fled the country; the Afghan military collapsed, sometimes without trying to fight,” Mr Biden said. “If anything, the developments of the past week reinforce that ending U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan now was the right decision.”
He said the 20-year mission was not meant to be about “nation building” or “creating a unified, central democracy”, but was designed to prevent a terrorist attack on American soil.
In Kabul, the Taliban seized power on Sunday following President Ashraf Ghani’s departure from the country, bringing an end to the two decades war.
Less than 24 hours after the Taliban takeover, chaos erupted at Kabul’s international airport as thousands of Afghans raced to flee the country.
A harrowing video on the internet showed Afghans storming the military side of the airport and clinging to a U.S. Air Force plane as it attempted to move down the tarmac. In the video, some people appear to fall to their death as the aircraft took off.
The U.S. president appeared to be caught off-guard by the Taliban’s rapid rise saying
things unfolded quicker than anticipated.
“The truth is, this did unfold more quickly than we had anticipated,” Mr Biden said, noting that his administration was prepared for all scenarios but that the Afghan government and military were unwilling to defend their own country.
“American troops cannot and should not be fighting in a war and dying in a war that Afghan forces are not willing to fight for themselves,” he said.
BREAKING: Ex-Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu Is Dead
A former Deputy Senate President and chieftain of the PDP, Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu, is dead.
Naija News gathered that the former Plateau Central Senator died in the early hours of Tuesday (today) after a brief illness.
It was learned that the former legislator fell ill about nine days ago and was receiving treatment at home until he was rushed to the Diff hospital in Abuja, where he eventually passed on.
Speaking with Daily Trust, a source said the funeral prayer would be held today in Abuja, and that necessary funeral arrangements are being made.
Early life
Alhaji Ibrahim Nasiru Mantu was born on February 16, 1947, in the present Plateau State. Mantu is one of the few Nigerians who take politics seriously and had from the onset decided to make it a full-time vocation.
Apart from his profession, which he read, at the Professional School of Saksmanship, Lagos and the London University U.K, he was variously at the vanguard of the leadership of most of the political parties of his time.
Mantu was Deputy National Chairman, defunct Liberal Convention, Director-General Defunct National Republican Convention, Presidential campaign 1993; National Chairman, defunct Peoples Democratic Alliance, National Publicity Secretay defunct United Nigeria Congress Party.
He was a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Plateau CentralConstitueny) under the Peoples DemocraticParty (PDP) and appointed DeputySenate President, 2000. Alhaji Mantu was also the General Patron of the Nigerian Youth Organisation; Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Journalism and General Patron Bida Hall, University of Lagos.
Late Mantu was also honoured as the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR).
Just In: Police Delares Two Princes Wanted As Olu of Warri Crown Goes Missing
The Nigerian Police Force has declared two sons of the Late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli Godfrey Emiko, wanted for stealing the royal crown.
It was gathered that Prince Onyowoli Emiko and Prince Omatsuli Emiko are currently wanted for breaking into the Private apartment of HRM Olu of Warri and stealing the Royal Crown.
Warrants of Arrest have been issued for both men by a Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo state. POLITICS NIGERIA is in possession of the special police gazzette bulletin declaring both men wanted.
It was issued by the Force Criminal Investigation Department Zone ‘5’ Headquarters, Benin City on the orders of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated the President-elect of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, on his victory in the presidential election of August 12, 2021.
Buhari applauded the people of Zambia who came out in their numbers to exercise their civic rights, voting candidates of their choice, signposting that the prospect of a united, stable and prosperous Africa lies in the power of the people to freely elect their leaders.
He also commended President Edgar Lungu for accepting the outcome of the election and a peaceful transfer of power.
Buhari noted that their patriotic disposition deserves the praise of all lovers of democracy.
His message was confirmed in a statement sent to DAILY POST signed by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President.
Highlighting the close and historic relationship between Nigeria and Zambia, the Nigerian leader looked forward to working very closely with the Zambian President-elect for the peace, development and prosperity of both nations.
Daayuur drops new single “OBI” …sets for “Summer Fest Manchester” concert with Omay Lay
Dapo Aiyegbusi who is better known by his stage name, Daayuur, is far from being a rookie in the music world as he’s over a couple of years, been able to attract attention to himself through his craft, music.
The Ekiti state born singer who is based in the United Kingdom, from inception was decisive about his plan to distinguish himself in the music world by giving music a more interesting definition, and greatly, he’s stood by his decision hence the reason he’s taken his time to drop a number of singles over time, that have reflected his distinct and unique meaning of music.
Interestingly also, Daayuur has enjoyed massive encouragement by the way of acceptance, admiration and recognition, especially on the international scene where he flies the flag of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, consolidating on the propagating of his music, the gifted singer who doubles as a model just dropped a new single that is presently making impression all around. It is titled, OBI.
“OBI” a tune distinctively delivered by the way of Daayuur’s exceptional vocal ability backed with a beat to match, is an incredible track that reminisces a time when Daayuur as a child joined other kids to play the age long and popular game known as OBI. OBI, one of the kiddies’ favorite games of all time, is still being played till date.
“A lot of us played and enjoyed OBI game when we were little, so, making a song with it is a way of trying to bring back memories of good old days. Strong bonds were formed in those good old days among other good things. I sure know lot of people will be able to connect with the song because of the connection it has with their childhood” Daayuur said.
Both the audio and video of the new single are being aired on audio and visual platforms like radio frequencies, terrestrial and cable televisions. While the audio was produced by Young OG, the video was shot by Real Tremaine, all in the UK.
Sharing stage with big act like Akon and Jamaica dancehall star, Demarco, to mention a few, Daayuur has thrilled audience at different show with his popular tracks, “She Carry”, “Gbe e Lole”, “Lonely” and “Africa Woman”.
Meanwhile, music lovers in Manchester are billed to be thrilled to exceptional performances come last week of August, 2021, when Daayuur and Omah Lay will be live in concert in a show tagged, Summer Fest Manchester.
Three Victims Of Zamfara College Abduction Escape From Kidnappers
Three persons comprising two staff and a student have escaped from their abductors who kidnapped them from the Zamfara College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Bakura.
The Deputy Provost of the College, Ali Atiku confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen on Monday morning.
He added that the escapees returned to the school premises early on Monday morning.
Atiku further disclosed that in total, the gunmen abducted 15 students (all males) as well as three women and one other person.
The abductors also killed two of the security guards in the school.
According to him, “Two staff and one student escaped from the bandits after they kidnapped them and returned to the school early this morning.
“As I am talking to you now, we have formally discovered that the bandits have kidnapped 15 students all of them male, three women and one person who are also our staff and killed two of our security watchmen.”
It will be recalled that the kidnap of some students and teachers of the College of Agriculture and Animal Health in Bakura, Zamfara State.
The abduction was confirmed by the Deputy Registrar of the college, Aliyu Bakura while speaking with BBC Hausa.
Meanwhile, Catholic Bishops, under the Ecclesiastical Province of Kaduna, yesterday accused northern governors of formulating policies and programmes geared towards a particular religion, alleging that this was responsible for attacks on Christian faithful in the North
In a statement jointly signed by Archbishop of Kaduna, Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso and Archbishop of Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province, John Namaza Niyiring, the bishops, lamented that “Church leaders have been kidnapped, tortured and in some cases, gruesomely murdered for no reason other than that they bear the Cross of Christ”.
Omonaijablog Publisher Gbenga Shaba, Wins 2020/2021 YOMAFA GLOBAL Awards!
Publisher of award winning online lifestyle, finance, politics and society website, Omonaijablog.com, Gbenga Shaba, has won the 13th edition of the YOMAFA GLOBAL Awards as the Best Social Media Blogger for 2020/2021.
Omonaijablog and 34 other winners from all categories and cut across various sectors including entertainment, politics, journalism, business were presented their awards at the epoch making presentation of the YOMAFA award at Ikeja Lagos yesterday, 15th of August 2021 amidst pomp and pageantry.
The keenly contested award that was determined through seven weeks voting exercise, which simultaneously took place among several contenders throughout the globe, also witnessed the emergence of the music icons, King Wasiu Ayinde, Saheed Osupa and Davido as well as eminent Nigerian entertainment celebrities of Yoruba race at Ostra Hall, off Jobifele Way, Alausa, Ikeja Lagos for the Yoruba Movies Films and Awards (YOMAFA) presentation.
Anthony Joshua, like he does to his opponents on the ring, defeated the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Ṣeyi Makinde to win the Yoruba Personality of the year 2020/2021 while the popular philanthropist, Evang Esther Ajayi wins the female version of the award in the category by also defeating a national figure, Chief Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
King Saheed Osupa, the self acclaimed Mr Music, who is also one of the globally best Yoruba musicians was handled the staff of office as the Best Fuji Musician in the world as he, like other winners, defeated his arch-rival, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and other contenders such as Alhaji Sule Alao Malaika, Alhaji Sefiu Alao, Taye Adebisi Currency and other Fuji musicians.
King Wasiu Ayinde, through his album, entitled Ade Ori Okin, took home the award as the Best Single Track Singer with his track, Ade Ori Okin.
Other YOMAFA awardees in the music world include Late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and Sir Shina Peters as the joint winners of the Evergreen Album Award with their albums entitled Ijo Olomo and Ace respectively; Mega 99 as the World Best Juju Musician, Alhaji Saoty Arewa (World Best Islamic Musician); Adegboodu Twins (Best Gospel Singers); Alhaja Tawa Fowoṣere (Best Islamic singer in Diaspora); the UK based Esther George (JP, the Best Gospel In Diaspora) while Alhaji Basit Aponle Anobi wins the Best Music Album Award with his popular album, entitled Ori.
Handsome and talented actor, Abdulateef Adedimeji rules the Nollywood sector as the Best Actor for the year 2020/2021 while Bukunmi Adeshina wins the female version of same title in the YOMAFA event.
The renowned Yoruba culture promoter, Ọlawale Ajao who is also the Oyo State Correspondent, Alaroye Newspapers rule the world in journalism as he wins the Most Outstanding Journalist of the year, while the duo of Adebowale Yussuf, Kola Bakare emerge winners as The Best Male and Female Radio Presenters respectively.
Iyabo Ojo beats Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Others To Emerge World Most Relentless Influential Act; the United Kingdom based movie actress, Doyin Amodu wins the Best Movie Act in Diaspora, Toyin Abraham wins Best Comedy Movie with her Fate of Alakada while Alaratee and Folashade Gold respectively win Best Male and Female Promising Artistes Award.
The YOMAFA Best Movie Award goes to Alààyè by Segun Ogungbe, Don Richard wins Best Movie Producer Award while Esho Promotion emerges the winner of the World Best Entertainment Promoters Award.
Other awardees in various sectors include Banny Fastafosto (Brand New Male Star); Salewa Tobiloba (Brand New Female Star); Awon Aladun De (Best Tv Drama Series)
Andron Homes and Property (Most Outstanding and Reliable Real Estate Firm; Action Bitters (Best Herbal Drink); Wakaati Tv (Best Nollywood Cable Channel).
NDLEA Arrests Italy-Bound Woman With Heroin Concealed In Hair Cream Relaxer
Society gazette reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said they have arrested an Italy-Bound woman With 100 wraps of heroin at the Lagos airport.
The agency said the suspect, Mrs. Nnadi, was arrested on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, during an outward clearance of passengers on Qatar Airways flight to Florentine, Italy. The drugs found on her were concealed in five containers of hair relaxer cream.
In a statement signed by the Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said the agency have sustained their nationwide offensive action against drug traffickers with strings of arrests and seizures.
Babafemi also added, “On Thursday, 12th August, 2021, operatives of the MMIA Command of the agency intercepted a United Kingdom bound consignment of illicit drugs at the NAHCO export shed of the airport. Further investigation reveals the consignment contains 66.600kg of cannabis sativa; 1.600kg heroin and 1.450kg of cocainewithacombinedweight of 69.65kilograms, all concealed inside cosmetics.
“Earlier, precisely Thursday, 5th August, narcotic officers on routine patrol intercepted another consignment of 25.8 kilogrammes of cocaine and cannabis concealed inside food items going to London, U.K. at NAHCO export warehouse. When the export package was opened and examined, 2.3kg of cocaine and 23.5kg of compressed cannabis were discovered inside.
“During a patrol operation along Akure-Owo road, a team of operatives from Owo Area command of the Agency also intercepted a bus from Lagos en route Owo to Ibilo, Kogi State on 7th August. Recovered from the vehicle were six parcels of skunk weighing 3.6kg; 30 pinches of Crack Cocaine weighing 87grams and six sachets of Arizona weighing 265grams. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the drug trafficking,” he said.
In the same vein, Benue State Command of the agency on Friday 13th, August, arrested an interstate trafficker, Eze Victor Ezenwanne, at Apir- Aliade Road, Makurdi with 65.436kilogrammes of diazepam tablets. Same day, a suspected fake soldier, Adeyemi Segun Olamide was arrested in Maiduguri, Borno State with 650 grammes of skunk while a Nigerian Army ex-staff sergeant, Muffat Ekong, and one Frank Iredia Obamwonyi were arrested on Wednesday 11th August with 286.3 kilogrammes of cannabis at Ogwashi Uku, Delta State on their way to Enugu State.
‘Our Members Are Not killers’ – Irigwe Youths Deny Involvement In Plateau Killings
Irigwe Development Association has denied its involvement in the killing of over 20 travellers in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
Recall that a militia group had attacked some commuters killing over 20 Muslims and injuring scores on Saturday morning, along Rukuba road, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Following the killing, Governor Simon Bako Lalong imposed a 24-hour curfew in Jos North and dusk-to-dawn in Bassa and Jos South local government areas.
In a statement on Sunday by its Secretary-General, Danjuma Dickson Auta, Irigwe youths condemned the gruesome massacre of the Muslim travellers, saying that its members are not killers.
He denied reports from the police and other security agencies alleging that the killing was carried out by Irigwe youths and their sympathisers.
Auta berated the spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Ubah Gabriel, for accusing the Irigwe group of killing the religious faithful.
Auta, however, appealed for calm even as the government is doing everything possible to restore peace in the area and the state at large.
The statement reads: “We observed with dismay the unfortunate incident around Rukuba road where some hoodlums attacked innocent commuters which led to the loss of many lives and properties.
“As a nation that is known for peaceful coexistence, we hereby condemn such act and disassociate ourselves from it, as it was carried out far from where our onwards journey was proceedings and was not carried out by any of our members.
“We read with dismay, press statement from the police and other security agencies alleging that the act was carried out by Irigwe youths and their sympathisers. We wish to make it clear that today the Irigwe nation had declared it a day of mourning and it is not in our culture to be involved in anything of such while we’re mourning.”
“On Saturday we had to bury the last six residents killed last week in the village of Bassa in an attack by herdsmen.
“Therefore, we distance ourselves from the act and appeal for calm even as the government is doing everything possible to restore peace in the area and the state at large.”
