Everything News
Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Kylian Mbappe must adapt to playing as a central striker in the Spanish capital, as he cannot displace Vinicius Junior on the left wing. Mbappe completed a dream move to Madrid this summer after the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract but has not yet hit top form
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
The Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide, NENYLCW, has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to convene a national youth confab as phenomenal. It could be recalled that Tinubu made the announcement on Tuesday during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast. According to him, the 30-day confab will ensure that the voices of youths are
Confab: Ethnic nationalities youth leaders laud Tinubu
The Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide, NENYLCW, has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to convene a national youth confab as phenomenal.
It could be recalled that Tinubu made the announcement on Tuesday during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast.
According to him, the 30-day confab will ensure that the voices of youths are heard and recommendations implemented by his administration.
“I am pleased to announce a gathering of the National Youths Conference.
“This conference platform will address diverse challenges affecting our young people,” he said.
In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday signed by their President General, Comrade Terry Obieh, Vice President, Comrade Balarabe Rufai and the National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, the youth leaders said Mr President’s decision was another clear indication that he meant well for the country.
The group recalled that they earlier made a request for a national dialogue involving youths from the various ethnic nationalities in the country.
According to them, “we are glad that Mr President made this announcement himself, a clear indication that the government takes it very seriously.
“We salute the President for his resilience to chart a good way for the country.
“During the August protest, we insisted that dialogue was the way to go and not hitting the streets. We are glad that Mr President has opened a further window of dialogue with the youths.
“As we appreciate him for this decision, we appeal that the confab should not be politicized but put in place in such a way that the intended outcome would be achieved.
“On our part, we assure Mr President that we shall continue to support his government which we are certain means well for the country.”
While also felicitating with the President and Nigerians on the Independence Anniversary, the youth group urged the citizens to continue keeping faith with the country.
They noted that despite the challenges facing the country, much gain has been attained since independence was achieved 64 years ago.
“There is no doubt that the country is experiencing challenges and has passed through tortuous years of military dictatorship, but there is always light at the end of every tunnel.
“There has been steady progress since the country’s return to democracy in 1999. The uninterrupted democracy is a huge gain that should not be taken for granted.
“The current administration is also determined to navigate the country out of the present economy and security challenges.
“While we thank Nigerians for their resilience, we urge them to continue keeping faith with the country, as we are sure a positive future is being secured by the current administration,” the group further stated.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello allegedly used the state money to acquire choice properties in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Abuja in Nigeria. In a fresh 16-count charge filed against him, Yahaya Bello was said to have used over
How Kogi ex-gov, Yahaya Bello used state funds to acquire properties in Dubai, Abuja – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello allegedly used the state money to acquire choice properties in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Abuja in Nigeria.
In a fresh 16-count charge filed against him, Yahaya Bello was said to have used over five million Dirhams to acquire a property in Khalifa, Municipality, Dubai.
In count two, Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu were alleged to have sometime in 2023, in Abuja, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly used the total sum of N950,000,000.00 (Nine Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) for the acquisition of a property known as No: 35 Danube Street, Maitama District, Abuja.
The EFCC slammed fresh 16-count charge against the former Kogi state governor at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja along with two others.
In the charge marked: CR/7781/2024, Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, are accused of spending over N110 billion of public funds to acquire several properties in Abuja and in Dubai.
The charge dated September 24 but filed on September 25, by the anti-graft agency’s lawyer, Mr kemi Pinheiro, SAN, accused Bello and co- defendants of criminal breach of trust, an offence punishable under Section 312 of the Penal Code Laws of Northern Nigeria, 1963.
Count one of the charge reads: That you, Yahaya Adoza Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu sometimes in 2016 in Abuja, within the Jurisdiction of this Honourble Court agreed amongst yourselves to cause to be done an illegal act to wit: criminal breach of trust in respect of the total sum of N110, 446, 470, 089.00 (One Hundred and Ten Billion, Four Hundred and Forty six Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Eighty Nine Naira) entrusted to you”.
In count two they were alleged to have sometime in 2023, in Abuja, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly used the total sum of N950,000,000.00 (Nine Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) for the acquisition of a property known as No: 35 Danube Street, Maitama District, Abuja.
In count 11, the defendants were alleged to have used over Five million Dirhams to acquire a property in Khalifa, Municipality, Dubai.
Count 14 reads: “That you Yahaya Adoza Bello, Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu sometime in 2021, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly sent the total sum of $570,330.00 (Five Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Three Hundred and Thirty United State Dollars) to account No. 4266644272 Domiciled with TD Bank, United State of America.”
Count 15 claimed that the defendants sometime in 2021, in Abuja, whilst having dominion over the state’s treasury, dishonestly sent the total sum of $556,265.00 (Five Hundred and Fifty Six Thousand, Two Hundred and Sixty Five United State Dollars) to account No. 4266644272 Domiciled with TD Bank, United State of America.
Meanwhile, the former governor in count 16 was alleged to have sometime between 2017 and 2018, in Abuja, had under his control the total sum of N677, 848,000 (Six Hundred and Seventy Seven Million, Eight Hundred and Forty Eight Thousand Naira) unlawfully obtained from Bespoque Business Solution Limited.
However, no date has been fixed for arraignment of the former governor in the fresh charges.
It will be recalled that the EFCC had in the last five months, attempted four times to put Bello in the dock to answer the N80.2bn alleged fraud charges against him but to no avail following his persistent refusal to appear before the federal high court in Abuja.
How Kogi ex-gov, Yahaya Bello used state funds to acquire properties in Dubai, Abuja – EFCC
The Ogun State Police Command is searching for a pastor, Onyekachi Okoli, who is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl during a deliverance prayer in the Mowe community, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, PUNCH Online has learnt. The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Friday. It was
Read More
The Ogun State Police Command is searching for a pastor, Onyekachi Okoli, who is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl during a deliverance prayer in the Mowe community, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, PUNCH Online has learnt. The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Friday. It was
