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FACT-CHECK: Did DSS find a lot of money in Emefiele’s house?

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11 months ago

June 16, 2023

A video of stashed money reportedly from the house of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, has gone viral.

Fatima Abdullahi, a Twitter user, was one of those who posted the 27-second video on Wednesday.

The video surfaced online days after the Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed Emefiele’s arrest following his suspension by President Bola Tinubu.

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CLAIM: DSS found a lot of money in Emefiele’s house.

VERIFICATION: FIJ found a publication by TheSpy Uganda, an Ugandan digital newspaper, which showed that the stashed money, running into millions of dollars, was found in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.

According to the report published on April 19, 2019, the money belonged to Omar El-Bashir, a former President of Sudan.

FIJ also found that the short video shared by Fatima Abdullahi was cut from a 51-second video published alongside the report on the ex-president.

CONCLUSION: The viral post of stashed money allegedly discovered by the DSS at Emefiele’s house is false.

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Troops hit terrorists hideous in Taraba

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21 seconds ago

May 13, 2024

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Nigerian Military Troops

Troops hit terrorists hideous in Taraba

The Nigerian Army has driven terrorists out of their operational bases in Rugga, Sarti, and Yade in Taraba State.

Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday.

He claimed that the terrorists were dislodged during a patrol by the 93rd Battalion Sub-sector 3B.

He stated that the operation, which aimed to eradicate terrorist strongholds in remote areas of Taraba State, resulted in the recovery of arms and ammunition.

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According to him, the seized items included an AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing seven rounds of 7.6mm X39mm ball ammunition, and a cartridge.

A knife and two mobile phones belonging to the terrorists were also confiscated, he added.

“The troops continue to pursue the terrorists to dismantle all criminal hideouts, ensuring the area remains inhospitable for unlawful activities.

The statement added, “These successful military operations demonstrate the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to combating all forms of criminal activities decisively.”

Major General Nwachukwu reassured the public of their safety and security, particularly as the farming season approached.

Troops hit terrorists hideous in Taraba

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Gunmen attack Cross River community, five killed, women raped

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14 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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Irene Ugbo, Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer

Gunmen attack Cross River community, five killed, women raped

Gunmen have attacked Mbiaong Ukwa Community in Odukpani LGA of Cross River State, unleashing unspeakable terror and violence on its inhabitants.

At least five elderly persons were killed and houses destroyed when the armed men who reportedly donned military fatigues attacked the enclave

The armed invaders were said to have come from the distant Isu community in Ihechiowa Local Government Area of Abia State.

According to locals privy to the incident, the intruders kidnapped a number of young men who resisted them.

A community leader of Ukwa Ibom-Efik Eburutu, Chief Okon Odiong Ekpenyong Esu confirmed the attack to newsmen.

He said yesterday’s invasion was not the first time, disclosing that the invaders often come to mine the limestone in their community and to grab their land.

In a statement he signed a statement released to journalists in Calabar on Sunday, Esu many people, especially children and the aged, have been killed by the assailants

“Several of our people have been killed. So many are from Mbiabong. Mostly, the aged and children who could not run have been killed, while others have been kidnapped.

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“The continuous aggression, wanton destruction of properties and killing of Mbiabong Ukwa people by the Isu Community in Abia State with the help of men in Military Uniform over the years, is one that has gone on without checks and help also seems not to be coming from anywhere to the helpless Mbiabong Ukwa people.

“They are strongly supported by the wealthy Isu leaders and other persons from Abia State in order to take over the rich limestone embedded in Mbiabong land by God.

“We don’t have a known common boundary with the Isu Community like the invaders, Isu would want people to believe. The constant killing and invasion of the Mbiabong Ukwa community to destroy properties is disguised in communal land conflict. It is a deliberate territorial land grabbing orchestrated by certain rich and wealthy people in Abia State and targeted at the limestone and other mineral resources in Mbiabong Ukwa land.

“The Saturday 11th of May, 2024 destruction of Mbiabong Ukwa by Isu Community which also saw the killing of Mr Ediong Ediong Essien and his wife, Madam Ekpitu Ediong Essien, another young boy Asuquo Ndem and many others kidnapped was made very possible because Mbiabong Ukwa in particular and the entire Ukwa Eburutu Community, in general, do not have motorable roads that people can use faster mobility to run, and no electricity for the people to charge their phones and call for help.”

According to the statement, “The masterminds of the invasion of our community are interested in the rich mineral resources of Ukwa Eburutu land. The attacks and killings have become unbearable.

“We call for help from both the Federal and Cross River State governments to avoid our total elimination by our neighbouring Igbo communities.”

According to him, the Isu people would come to Mbiabong Ukwa with arms to fish in their ponds and farm in their lands at intervals without their consent

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Catholic Bishop condemns commercialization of Churches

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14 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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Bishop Mamza

Catholic Bishop condemns commercialization of Churches

During a special Mass in Yola, Bishop Mamza, also the immediate Adamawa State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), lamented the growing trend of churches being established solely for commercial gain. He highlighted the pervasive desire among individuals to become general overseers and acquire private jets, attributing it to the rampant establishment of profit-driven churches.

In a candid revelation, Bishop Mamza recounted a personal encounter where a general overseer solicited him to purchase their church due to financial struggles, emphasizing the prevalent focus on material wealth rather than spiritual nourishment.

The Bishop’s remarks were made during a Mass held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Bekaji, Yola, to commemorate this year’s World Communications Sunday of the Catholic Church. Addressing the theme of the day, ‘Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart Towards a Fully Human Communication,’ Bishop Mamza emphasized the irreplaceable value of human empathy and passion in communication, asserting that artificial intelligence cannot replicate the depth of human connection.

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While acknowledging the opportunities presented by communication platforms, Bishop Mamza cautioned against the dehumanizing effects of technology, urging for a balanced approach that prioritizes genuine human interaction. He emphasized the importance of maintaining empathy and compassion in communication, essential elements that artificial intelligence cannot replicate.

In conclusion, Bishop Mamza called for a renewed focus on strengthening human communication, rooted in empathy and compassion, amidst the rapid advancement of technology. He urged individuals to prioritize authentic connections and relationships, emphasizing the intrinsic value of human touch and empathy in fostering meaningful interactions.