Police PRO, Dolapo Badmus, has asked Nigerians to resist the intimidation of any law enforcement officer who would want to arrest them simply because they have tattoos on their bodies or dreadlock on their head.

In a tweet posted on Thursday morning, Dolapo wrote;

”HAVING TATTOO ON YOUR BODY OR DREADLOCKS ON YOUR HEAD DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MAKE YOU A CRIMINAL. Resist the intimidation of any law enforcer who wants to use that as basis to terrorize you by remaining calm,firm, courteous and insisting on not being a criminal for having that.”

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IgbereTV reports that Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has emerged Vice Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum.

While speaking to newsmen last night in Abuja, at the end of the meeting of the Forum which lasted for several hours, the Chairman of the Forum and Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said Ikpeazu’s emergence was a unanimous decision by his colleagues.

“At the meeting, colleagues unanimously appointed Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as the Vice Chairman of the forum,” Tambuwal said.

According to IgbereTV reports, the PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus briefed the governors on the plans by the National Working Committee (NWC) to officially seek a review of the 2019 presidential election verdict at the Supreme Court including Kaduna, Katsina, Kano and Osun states governorship election judgements.

Governors Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Bala Muhammed (Bauchi), Darius Ishaku (Taraba), Adamu Fintiri (Adamawa), and Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) attended the meeting. The PDP National Chairman and Secretary, Prince Uche Secondus and Senator Ibrahim Tsauri were also at the meeting.

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Saudi Arabia has banned religious pilgrims from visiting Mecca or Medina to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Kingdom.

In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Kingdom, it was disclosed that they had been following developments of the virus for some time.

In order to support countries impacted by the virus the Kingdom said they would be implementing ‘approved international standards’ in the form of a temporary ban on pilgrimages.

They also temporarily suspended entry into the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.

The statement also revealed that the Kingdom would be suspending Saudi nationals and citizens of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council with national identity cards from travelling to and from the Kingdom, with the exception of Saudis who are abroad.

‘The Kingdom affirms that these procedures are temporary, and is subject to continuous evaluation by the competent authorities.’

‘The Kingdom renews its support for all international measures taken to limit the spread of the virus.

‘The Foreign Ministry calls on citizens not to travel to countries where the new Coronavirus (COVID) is spreading. We ask God Almighty to spare us all humanity, all harm.’ 

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A Nigerian man, Sherifdeen Mogaji has been arrested by Colorado’s Boulder County Sheriff’s Office more than three years after he stole about $850,000 from the Boulder Valley School District in an email scam.

Information provided by the arrest affidavit published by the local Fox News station, Sherifdeen Mogaji, 39, was arrested on February 21 and booked into the Boulder County Jail on suspicion of theft of $100,000 to $999,000, computer crime and forgery.

The arrest affidavit states that Mogaji used a New York driver’s license number to open a TD Bank account where the funds were deposited. The DMV photo was used in comparison with the surveillance photo of the suspect opening the bank account, according to the arrest documents.

The arrest documents also state that Mogaji spent around $371,000 in a few months and wired money to himself in Nigeria. He also spent $31,000 on student loan payments, according to the documents.

Sherifdeen Mogaji caught on Camera opening bank account for the fraud and right his driving licence photo

The district first realized the scam when the contractor, Adolfson and Peterson Construction, asked for payments that already had been made.

The district said a sophisticated email that included a forged signature was sent to its office asking for a form to change payment routing information.

The district then filled out the form and made four payments to a fraudulent account, which totaled $852,733.83, according to the arrest affidavit.

Authorities were able to recover about $500,000 by freezing the fraudulent account.

The district said insurance covered another $200,000, leaving the district with $172,000 stolen.

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During a protest by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) aka Shiites in Kaduna state on Wednesday, February 26th, a 15-year-old Shiite member identified as Muhammed Jawwad was reportedly shot dead.

Igbere TV learnt that Muhammad was on the streets alongside other Shiite members to demand the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky who has been in detention since 2015.

Recall that the Kaduna state government banned activities of Shiites in the state in July 2016.

Shiites members have continued to storm the streets to protest the release of their leader in the state despite the ban.

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A Nigerian clergyman, Prophet David Elijah of the Glorious Mount of Possibility Church in Lagos, has announced plans to travel to China, to prophetically destroy the raging Coronavirus.

Speaking in his church recently, the clergyman said,

“I am going to China to go and deal with Coronavirus. I am going prophetically to destroy coronavirus”

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Nollywood actress and wife to music legend 2baba, Annie Idibia, has shared some details about her second daughter, Olivia that has left fans talking.

The beautiful actress who is the mother to Isabella and Olivia made a bold revelation on via her social media page that has left fans wondering if all is well in the Idibia house. Taking to Instagram she revealed that her 6-year-old daughter, Olivia has been through a lot of challenges while sharing a video of her daughter dancing with so much joy despite a bandage strapped to her leg.

According to her, Olivia has been through a lot in the last 3 years and has not let her experience over the past 5 months deter her from smiling and being a happy child. She wrote:  W C W My Young WARRIOR  She’s A Brave Fighter … What This Young Child Has Been Through For The Last 3 Years .. (story for another day)And What Shes Fought For The Last 5months Couldn’t Take Her Smile Or Confidence Or Stop Her From Being A HappyPrincess Strongest 6 Year Old Warrior#Reason4everything #10boysinonelilgirl #oliviaIdibia #Warrior #WCE 

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W C W ?????? My Young WARRIOR ?? She’s A Brave Fighter … What This Young Child Has Been Through For The Last 3 Years .. (story for another day)And What Shes Fought For The Last 5months Couldn’t Take Her Smile Or Confidence Or Stop Her From Being A Happy Princess ? Strongest 6 Year Old Warrior?????? #Reason4everything #10boysinonelilgirl #oliviaIdibia #Warrior #WCE ? Music : @only1sarz ft @thisiswurld

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As Nigeria records its first case of coronavirus, the Nigerian government has put in place measures to ensure it does not spread further. The federal ministry of health has released 6 major tips on how to avoid contracting the viral disease. The coronavirus is formally referred to as COVID-19 and it is perceived to be more […]

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Bare days after pictures of the alleged anti-graft agency’s cell in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers state went viral, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the blogger behind the ‘fake photos’.

The arrest of the blogger identified as Dikeocha Chukwuebuka was announced by the Port Harcourt Zonal Head of the Commission, Mr Usman Imam during a press briefing with newsmen on Thursday, February 27.

The blogger, Chukwuebuka reportedly admitted his error in publishing the picture which he said belonged to another agency.

He also apologized to the EFCC and his followers for the false and misleading report.

The statement reads;

“The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the EFCC has arrested a blogger, Mr Dikeocha Chukwuebuka, who published a picture of a crowded open cell on his Twitter handle @TheRealDayne, claiming it is the Port Harcourt office of the EFCC

The Port Harcourt Zonal Head of the Commission, Mr Usman Imam who announced the arrest while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt today, February 27, 2020, said the suspect was picked up at about 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

Chukwuebuka was in the premises of a new generation bank on Ada George Road in Port Harcourt. He said the arrest was a fulfilment of the vow he made to track and apprehend the author of the malicious tweet.

He recalled that the tweet was a “most embarrassing moment for the Commission, given that the ‘fake news’, represented the very opposite of what the EFCC stands for, as far as care of detainees is concerned”.

“I want to assure the suspect and indeed the media, that the Commission will follow through this investigation and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law,” he said.

Imam warned social media influencers to be circumspect in using information which they have not checked to save the society from the ordeal of fake news.

A remorseful Chukwuebuka admitted his error in publishing the picture which he said belonged to another agency. He apologized to the EFCC and his followers for the false and misleading report.”

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Iranian Vice President, Masoumeh Ebtekar has tested positive for coronavirus as confirmed in a state news in Tehran on Thursday February 27.

Iran’s Health ministry spokesman, Kianoush Jahanpour who confirmed the development in a press conference said the tally of infections had risen to 245 with 106 more cases confirmed,  the highest number for a single day since Iran announced its first infections on February 19.

Ebtekhar who advises President Hassan Rouhani on family and women’s matters has already been placed under quarantine. Before being appointed as Vice President, she was the spokeswoman for students who took 52 Americans hostage at the US embassy in Tehran in 1979.

In a bid to curb the spread of the disease, the Iranian Government has closed down educational and cultural institutions across the country and reportedly distributed hundreds of thousands of “sanitation packs” to help contain the virus, including to Qom province where local health authorities believe the virus originated.

Recall that Mojtaba Zolnour, head of Iranian parliament on national security and foreign affairs committee also contracted the virus. He appeared in a video posted by Fars news agency saying he was in self-quarantine.

IgbereTV reports that sequel to the various interventions of the Federal Government to the welfare of Nigerians in China since the outbreak of the dreaded coronavirus, the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) China has sent in an appreciation letter to thank President Muhammadu Buhari.

The appreciation letter signed by the acting President of NIDO China, Barr. Justina Obaoye Ajala was sent to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Wednesday.

“On behalf of NIDO China, we will like to appreciate the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria in China for the immense support and encouragement during the outbreak of the novel corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) which originated in Wuhan, China.

“We want to use this opportunity to appreciate the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the leadership of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari for the generous financial support of the sum of 235,000 RMB provided for Nigerians in Wuhan.

“We sincerely appreciate you and your team NiDCOM in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Federal Republic of Nigeria in China for the role played in facilitating the financial support.

” We really value your dedication and commitment towards Nigerians in Diaspora. The timely financial support is crucial it will make a difference and go a long way in ameliorating the situation of Nigerians in Wuhan who are at the epidemic center.

” While we welcome the good news of the receding number of deaths and newer cases of the COVID-19, we will continue to adhere to precautionary measures recommended by the Chinese government to curtail the spread of the virus.

We are confident and believe this deadly virus will be eliminated completely soon as the Chinese government is working tirelessly. “, the one-page letter said.

It will be recalled that various pro-active interventions coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with other Governmental Agencies was lined up to ensure that Nigerians in China, especially those in Wuhan are protected from the dreaded coronavirus disease.

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The police have arrested a widow, Mrs Stella Ekwerekwu, for allegedly presenting a four-month-old baby boy as the next of kin of her late husband, Victor.

Punch correspondent learnt that she would be arraigned today (Friday).

The suspect, according to a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, which was dated January 3, 2020, by the deceased’s brother, Charles Nwabufo, brought the baby a few hours before her husband’s death.

The couple, who were natives of Onitsha, Anambra State, were said to have been married for 18 years without a child.

The accused was said to have a few hours after presenting the child to her dying husband, proceeded to the probate registry to register him as the man’s next of kin.

The husband’s family, who knew all along that the couple had no child, became suspicious and called for the woman’s arrest.

In the petition sent to the IG, which necessitated Stella’s arrest and subsequent detention, the petitioner alleged that his brother’s wife, who could not bear a child during their marriage, appeared with the child on her brother’s sick bed a few hours to his death, claiming that he was his son.

The man, who died on October 29, 2019, is still lying in the mortuary.

The police boss, who acted on the petition, directed the Intelligence Response Team Unit, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, to act swiftly.

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Bonding with one’s children is one of the joys of fatherhood and Nollywood actor Jim Iyke is making sure to fulfill that obligation as a good father to his son.

The actor is definitely enjoying a good time outside the country as he has been spotted having fun with his young son in the beautiful city of Paris.

The entertainer took to his official Instagram page to share lovely photos and videos of him bonding with his boy.

In the photos shared online, the actor and his baby were well-dressed.

While the actor was kitted in an all-black outfit and a yellow coat, his son was donned in a blue jean with a matching colour of coat as his father.

Iyke showed that he is a doting father as he tended to his son with care. In one of the videos he shared online, he was seen gently taking his son out of his stroller.

In another video, he was putting his son in the back seat of his car and ensuring that he was safe as he was seen holding the seat belt to hold him in place.

The actor revealed that his son is his perfect clone while referring to himself and his son as a Lion and his Cub.

Check out the beautiful photos and videos of the father and son below:

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Bandits killed during shootout with police and vigilante

A combined team of vigilante and Police yesterday killed at least 17 bandits at Gurbi village in Kankara LGA of Katsina state.

The dead persons include 17 members of the bandits and four members of the locality that have already been identified.

Spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Gambo Isah, who confirmed the incident said that the bandits stormed the town in the early hours of Thursday shooting sporadically but fierce resistance from the community led to a shootout, which resulted to reinforcement by security operatives.

He said the attack was countered with fierce resistance by the local vigilante groups who later called for support and assistance from the Police.

"Today being 27/02/2020 at about 03:00hrs, a distress call was received that bandits in their numbers armed with AK 47 rifles stormed Gurbi village, Kankara LGA of Katsina state, killed four persons and rustled large number of domestic animals after they received a fierce resistance by the local vigilante groups," he said.

"Consequent upon which, the Commissioner of Police, Katsina state Command, CP Sanusi Buba, psc, directed DPO Kankara Division to lead Operation Puff Adder in collaboration with Vigilante groups to the scene. The bandits were engaged in a shootout along with some vigilante members. The team succeeded and killed seventeen (17) suspected bandits and recovered eighty cows (80), one hundred and eight sheep and a donkey from the hoodlums earlier carted away from the village and other neighbouring villages. During the attack, bandits killed one Alh. Sanusi, m, of Yar-Bakaje, (2) Akilu Isuhu, m, Bawa Gidan Mai Ruwa (3) Nana Husaini, f, aged 25yrs of Unguwar Farin Dutse, Gurbi village and (4) Muntari Sama’ila, m, aged 30yrs of Gidan Korau village all of Kankara LGA of Katsina state while three other persons sustained injuries. Some of the bandits managed to escape with gun shots wounds. Operatives are combing the nearby bushes for arrest of the fleeing bandits and recovery of their operational weapons. Investigation is ongoing" he added.

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A trans woman has been murdered in Puerto Rico and a purported video of the shooting has been shared online.

Neulisa Luciano Ruiz, better known as Alexa, was shot dead on Monday morning hours after police were called on her for using the female toilets at a McDonald’s.

Police received reports of someone “peeping” on people using the restrooms. When they responded to the reports, they found no proof, and the complainant didn’t try to press charges after learning Alexa was homeless.

However things took a sinister turn when pictures of Alexa being accosted by the cops at the restaurant was circulated online. Within hours she had been shot dead, and police are now investigating if a video being shared on social media captured the moment she was gunned down.

In the video, a number of men in a car can be heard jeering at a person dressed similarly to Alexa, as she walks away into the dark and attempts to ignore them.

“Kiss my ass … we are going to shoot you up,” voices can be heard shouting in Spanish. “Before I go I’m going to stick my wood in you. You think so, motherf–ker?”

Suddenly, 11 shots are heard ringing out into the darkness in quick succession.

San Juan-based LGBTQ activist Pedro Julio Serrano condemned the attack as a hate crime, but also criticized the police for exacerbating the problem by misgendering Alexa, after they reported that “a man dressed in a black skirt” had been killed.

“The terrible murder of a trans woman, revealed in a video where she is stalked and hunted, is nothing more than a hate crime motivated by intolerance,” he said.

“We must denounce the hate speech of the fundamentalist groups that have promoted a climate where they prosecute and persecute a trans person for the mere fact of using a bathroom.”

Human Rights Campaign issued a statement on the tragic death: “This is a horrifying crime that must be investigated with the utmost thoroughness and care. This victim, who has now been identified as Neulisa Luciano Ruiz, was a human being, a member of a community, a friend and family member.”

“She had dreams, hopes, hobbies and did not deserve to have her life taken from her. HRC has heard that Ruiz was experiencing homelessness, further highlighting the ways a toxic mix of transphobia and misogyny conspire to put the transgender community at risk of extreme violence,” HRC Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative Tori Cooper said.

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According to Tha Nation, the Katsina state Government through its Ministry of Health Friday declared that it is on the highest state of alert to curtail the spread of the dreaded Corona Virus following news report that Nigeria has recorded its first case of the virus in Lagos State on Thursday February 27

The Executive Director, State Primary Health Care Development Agency, PHCDA, Dr Shamsudeen Yahaya told The Nation exclusive yesterday in Katsina, that the State Ministry of Health together with SPHCA are aware of the confirmation case of Corona Virus in Nigeria and have already activated the Emergency Operation Centre, EOC, and have remained on the highest alert level

He said ’’we continue to sensitize the general public about Covid -19; this will include symptoms and how to prevent the spread also the engagement of Traditional and Religious Leaders to sensitize the public.”

He further disclosed that the agency have already embarked on the production of Information, education and communication materials on Corona Virus, the training of Health Care workers and as well as Disease Surveillance and Notification officers.

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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has lost his uncle, Ambassador Ado Sanusi, to death.

The deceased was the Dan Iyan Kano.

In a condolence message by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari described Ado Sanusi as a “distinguished diplomat and remarkable statesman who had served his country and his immediate community with dedication.”

He noted that the great contributions of the late diplomat would be remembered for many years to come.

Buhari also extended condolences to the Emir of Kano, his family, the Kano State Government and the people of the State at large over “this enormous loss of a remarkable gentleman and committed public servant.”

Emir Sanusi lost another uncle Alhaji Tijjani Sanusi in September 2016.

Until his death, Tijjani Sanusi was the Wakilin Yamma of Kano.

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