BREAKING: Buhari Writes Senate, Seeks Approval For Fresh $4bn, €710m Loans
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to approve $4 billion and €710 million external loans. This is contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Ahmad Lawan, and read at plenary, on Tuesday. Buhari said the proposed loan is to be financed through sovereign loans from the World Bank, French Development Agency, EXIM Bank and IFAD. He said the loan would enable the Federal Government fund critical infrastructural projects in different sectors. The letter reads: “I write on the above subject and submit the attached addendum to the proposed 2018-2020 external rolling borrowing plan for the consideration and
Bandits Kidnap Catholic Priest Inside Residence In Kaduna
Rev. Fr. Luka Benson Yakusak, a priest in charge of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Anchuna, Ikulu Chiefdom in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunme It was learnt that the Priest was abducted on Monday night, September 13, by the gunmen suspected to be bandits. The gunmen stormed the priest’s official residence and whisked him away to an unknown destination, a source revealed. However, the Hausa Christians Foundation took to their Facebook to mobilise prayers for the abducted Priest tagged prayer alert. "Barely two days that Rev Silas Y
Akeredolu Approves Deji Of Akure As Chairman, Ondo Council Of Obas
Akeredolu Approves Deji Of Akure As Chairman, Ondo Council Of Obas Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of the Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi as the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas. Oba Aladelusi’s appointment follows the expiration of the two-year single tenure of the immediate past Chairman of the council, Oba (Dr.) Fredrick Eniolorunda Obateru Akinruntan, Olugbo of Ugbo, who was appointed on the 13th September, 2019. The tenure of the new Chairman starts today, 14th September, 2021. Governor Akeredolu appreciates the council under the leadership of the erstwhile Chairman,
We’re Proud Of You As Our Son – Christian Association Of Nigeria Praises Pantami
The Christian Association of Nigeria, Gombe State chapter, has congratulated the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ali Isa Pantami, on his promotion to the rank of a professor of Cyber Security. In a letter written by the association's secretary, Senior Apostle John Adedigba, on behalf of all the members of the caretaker committee, the body extolled Pantami for the feat describing him as a ‘son’. Gombe CAN further claimed that Pantami had achieved a lot in his current position stating that he had made them proud. The letter reads: “On behalf of the Christian community in Gombe State, we
BREAKING: UAE Names Six Nigerians Among 38 Global Sponsors Of Terrorism
The United Arab Emirates on Monday designated six Nigerians as financiers of Boko Haram and other criminal activities. The decision was made when the Emirate federal cabinet met in the capital Abu Dhabi on Monday, according to state-run WAM news agency. Abdurrahaman Ado Musa, Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan and Surajo Abubakar Muhammad were the six Nigerians placed on the Middle-East giant’s watch list. According to Peoples’ Gazette, the decision came about a year after the Nigerians were indicted for sponsoring Boko Haram. A Nigerian government official said to be involved in
12 killed in another attack in Kaduna
Twelve persons have been killed by bandits in a fresh attack on Zango-Kataf, Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) said on Monday. The organisation said the attack was carried out on Sunday in Apiye Jim community in the Atyap chiefdom of Zango-Kataf council of Kaduna State. SOKAPU’s spokesman Luka Binniyat said the gunmen attacked the community during a heavy downpour. According to him, “The attackers also killed another man in Atakshusho village about 3km from the initial scene of crime as they were retreating to make an escape. “That brings to 13 those killed in Atyap land, in Zangon Kataf LGA
Sit-at-home: Mayhem as gunfire rocks schools, towns, cities
Gunfire Monday rocked communities in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, as students sat for the West African Examinations Council, WAEC. The gunmen, enforcing the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, attacked Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkume, chasing away students who were sitting for the examination. They also set ablaze motorcycles belonging to the teachers and students and ordered everyone, including the students sitting for English Language paper, to go home. Vanguard learned that the enforcers who were fully armed stormed the premises of the school in the early hours of the day.
Odunlade Adekola didn’t ask me sex for role – Nike Hamza
Upcoming actress, Nike Hamza has refuted claims that popular actor Odunlade Adekola demanded sex from her in exchange for movie roles. In a video posted on Facebook by BBC on Sunday, Hamza said she has never offered her boss or any other person sex for roles. According to her, such a negative report is capable of ruining the character she’s just in the process of building and eventually her life. The budding actress further pleaded with her accusers to desist from spreading false tales as such can discourage prospective students from seeking admission into OAFP and toeing the acting career
Ondo govt seals off shopping mall, supermarkets, others over unhygienic practices
Ondo state Waste Management Authority wielded the big stick by sealing off a shopping mall, supermarkets and others building for unhygienic practices. The buildings sealed include NAO Supermarkets; Olukayode shopping mall, Arowolo Bookshop, Rainbow Furniture and Salon Mega store in Akure, the state capital. The General Manager of the Authority Mrs Ayo Adeyemo said the owners of the stores violated environmental laws and failed to comply with the laid down hygienic practices. Adeyemo said that the buildings were sealed off by the order of the court in the ongoing aggressive sensitisation and enforcement campaign of the Authority to ensure total
Kabba Prison Break: Security Recaptures 99 Inmates
Security operatives, yesterday, recaptured about 99 inmates out of the 294 that escaped from the Kabba Correctional Centre in Kogi State, after some gunmen attacked the facility at about 11.03 Sunday night. Although over 150 other inmates were still at large as at last night, reports also had it that no fewer than two security personnel, including a soldier and a police officer, died, when the gunmen invaded the facility to free the inmates. Sources hinted that the suspected gunmen, who came in seven Hilux vans with sophisticated weapons were believed to have come on a mission to release some
