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Updated: Panic over missing NYSC member in Rivers, four arrested

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Panic over missing NYSC member in Rivers, four arrested

The Police Command in Rivers has arrested four persons in connection with the sudden disappearance of a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC member in Rivers.

Yahaya Faruq, a corps member serving in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers, mysteriously went missing after reporting for work at his part-time job at LDM Chinese Mining Company in the area.

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the command, confirmed the corps member’s disappearance to the News Agency of Nigeria in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.

“Yes, I am aware of it (Faruq’s disappearance).

“No fewer than four persons have been arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet investigation,” she said.

Some concerned Nigerians had earlier petitioned the security agencies to determine the whereabout of Faruq, who was declared missing on Oct. 14.

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The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), a student union based in Edo had released an unsigned statement drawing the attention of Nigerians to his disappearance.

The group urged the Police to carry out a thorough investigation to ascertain Faruq’s whereabouts.

It stated that Faruq was a dedicated corps member serving at Mixed Secondary School, Ikuru Town, and also worked part-time at LDM Chinese Milling Company in the area.

“The alarming fact is that he (Faruq) signed in for his shift (at LDM) but did not sign out, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

“Surprisingly, while Faruq’s family, friends, and colleagues were confused and worried over his mysterious disappearance, LDM returned his bag and phone.

“Faruq’s properties were returned to his place of primary assignment, Mixed Secondary School, which further fuelled our fears and deepened the mystery of his disappearance,” the MSSN stated.

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I was not removed by Tinubu – Ex-Women Affairs minister [VIDEO]

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Former Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

I was not removed by Tinubu – Ex-Women Affairs minister [VIDEO]

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has said that she was sacked, not removed by President Bola Tinubu.

Kennedy’s dismissal in October was part of a cabinet reshuffle that saw four other ministers relieved of their duties, including the ex-Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John; ex-Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman; ex-Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo; and ex-Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim.

Following their dismissal, the Presidency attempted to downplay the nature of their departure, with Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, stating that the term “sacked” did not accurately describe their departure.

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However, in an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, Kennedy said she was sacked.

She said, “I was sacked, but my vision remains; my visions are not sacked; it still remains.”

She also acknowledged that her appointment and subsequent sacking were both done for a reason, but humorously declined to comment on the exact reasons, saying, “I’m not a witch to know why I was sacked.”

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Waiting for palliative: Ndume shares on X video of long queues outside Tinubu’s Lagos residence

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Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume

Waiting for palliative: Ndume shares on X video of long queues outside Tinubu’s Lagos residence

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has shared a video showing long queues of Nigerians on Christmas Eve waiting for palliatives from President Bola Tinubu at his Bourdillon residence in Lagos State.

The lawmaker posted the video on his X account on Wednesday to emphasise that poverty transcends ethnicity and religion, calling for urgent action to address the challenge.

“Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon on Christmas Eve highlight a sobering reality. Poverty knows no tribe, religion, politics, or region. It is a universal challenge that demands collective action and sustainable solutions,” Mr Ndume wrote.

Mr Ndume’s comment came days after three deadly stampedes were recorded during palliative distributions in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), leaving no fewer than 60 people dead.

Mr Tinubu’s philanthropic gesture of providing assistance to poor Nigerians who queue at his residence during this period has been ongoing for years. A similar video went viral during the same period in 2023.

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Mr Ndume’s statement seeks to highlight that poverty in the North, primarily caused by the Almajiri system, is also rising in the South due to the president’s harsh economic policies since assuming office on May 29, 2023.

According to the World Bank in its Nigeria Development Update titled ‘Turning the Corner: From Reforms & Renewed Hope, to Results’ released in December 2023, the country’s poverty rate rose from 40% in 2018 to 46%, representing an increase in the number of poor people from 79 million to 104 million.

The World Bank noted that the significant increase, caused by “sluggish growth and rising inflation,” has pushed “an additional 24 million people below the national poverty line.”

Despite the rising poverty figures, Mr Tinubu, during a media chat with journalists on Tuesday, insisted that Nigerians need to “manage.” However, after assuming office, he reportedly acquired a new luxury Airbus A330 aircraft, a yacht, and a bulletproof Escalade.

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Military denies bombing civilians in Sokoto

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Military denies bombing civilians in Sokoto

The Nigerian Military has denied claims that it bombed civilians during its operations in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

In a statemnt released on Wednesday, December 25, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullah, the coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre for Operation Fansan Yamma denied the claim.

Various media organisations had reported that a military fighter jet struck the community destroying civilians structures in the area.

However, in the statement, Abdullah said the reports are a cause of concern.

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He also noted that it crucial to clarify that military operations are carried out basic d on thorough intelligence and reconnaissance missions.

“This rigorous process is particularly important when targeting groups like the Lakurawa terrorist organisation, as it aims to ensure precision and protect civilian lives,” Abdullah said.

He further urged the public to always rely on only confirmed information.

He said, “There is a significant risk that terrorist groups may attempt to undermine military successes through media disinformation, necessitating caution concerning unverified claims, especially in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry.

“Importantly, the targets struck in the vicinity of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa have been positively identified as associated with the Lakurawa group, reinforcing the justification for the military action taken,” Abdullah said.

 

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