Security Adviser to Ortom, Col. Paul Hemba, confirmed the arrest while conducting newsmen round the scene of the attack on Tuesday.
Hemba stated the police team found the fishermen close to the scene of the attack and are being investigated.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Attack On Governor Ortom: Three Suspects Arrested
“We Are Coming For You” – Army Chief, Attahiru Tells Dokubo, Igboho
Attahiru’s warning was delivered in Uyo at the first Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2021.
Igboho recently unilaterally declared that the South west part of the country was no longer part of Nigeria.
Dokubo had also announced the establishment of Biafra Customary Government in which he incorporated some parts of the South east and South south as part of the territory.
But Attahiru promised that the Nigerian Army will deal decisively with every form of security threats confronting the nation, including those posed by the secessionist agitators like Igboho and Dokubo.
Attahiru assured the nation that the Nigerian Army would soon surmount attempts by some individuals to compromise the territorial integrity of the country by the declaration of sovereignty on behalf of ethnic nationalities in the country.
“The Nigerian Army under my leadership would remain proactive and jointly work with other security agencies to decisively deal with threats facing the nation.
“The Nigerian Army under my watch remains resolute and is poised more than ever before to decisively deal with individuals or groups that threaten the peace, security and stability of our great nation,” he said.
Attahiru called on participants at the workshop with the theme, “Repositioning the Nigerian Army to Defeat Contemporary Adversaries in a Joint Environment.” to commit themselves to the dictates of their duty to the nation.
The COAS said that he would continue to provide mission oriented training through workshops and build capacity for the military that would make the army dependable and feared by all adversaries.
In his remarks, Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom said the security challenges confronting the nation called for a military that was ready and equipped to face the problems.
Emmanuel, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Moses Ekpo, urged the military to intensify and expand the strategies, techniques and tactics needed to contain all insecurity across the country.
He commended the various security agencies in the state for the synergy and harmonious working relationship among them which he said had brought about security in the state, and promised to continue to support them.
“With the security realities confronting our nation, the military more than ever should be ready and equipped to face and confront these realities by ensuring that the service maintains the highest possible standard of continuous training for optional performance.
“It is reassuring that in spite of other operational commitments across the country, the new Chief of Army staff has considered it necessary to organise this workshop,” Emmanuel said.
Earlier in his address, the General Officer Commanding 6th Division, Maj.-Gen. Sani Mohammed said the workshop was the first major achievement of the chief of army staff.
He said that the workshop was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that it was an opportunity to enhance training and build capacity for military officers.
Mohammed said that the workshop had participants drawn from the South-South region of the Nigerian Army.
AFCON Qualifier: We Know How To Beat Nigeria – Benin Republic Coach
Dussuyer’s side will host the three-time African champions in the 2022 Group L African Cup of Nations qualifiers encounter on Saturday.
The Squirrels are a point behind the Super Eagles and a win will boost their hope of finishing on top of the Group ahead of the neighbors.
Speaking in a news conference on Monday, Dussuyer said his side has respect for Super Eagles but they will approach the game with everything they have.
“We have respect for Nigeria but we also have our assets. We will approach the game with a lot of seriousness and determination.
“We know what we have to do On Saturday our ambition is to win. It will not be an easy task. We have hopes,” he said.
Laycon Gets Youtube’s Silver Play Button, His Track ‘Wagwan’ is Now Number 5 on Billboard Charts
The rapper was honored for reaching 100k subscribers on the platform with his latest singles ‘Wagwan’ and ‘Fall for me’ luring fans to the page.
In the same vein, the two singles have continued to rake in over 1.5 million streams on Audiomack respectively.
Also, Laycon recently gained 3 million followers on Instagram and 1 million Twitter followers.
Following these achievements, Laycon’s fans known as Icons have taken to Twitter to congratulate him on his latest accomplishments.
Chuma Nnoli wrote: “The speed at which numbers are building for Laycon is really fascinating. The other day we were talking about hitting one million followers on Twitter and now it’s surpassing 100k subscribers on YouTube.
“It’s glaring the Icons leader is truly loved. Congratulations Laycon.”
Another fan wrote: “iCONs the biggest and the most loyal fanbase. We trend when necessary. Congratulations Laycon.”
A Twitter user known as the hype queen wrote: “3M IG followers! 1M Twitter followers! 100k+ Subscribers on YouTube! E choke abi e no choke??!! Congratulations Laycon!!”
“My Wife and Kids Reside in Canada” – Singer Small Doctor says (Video)
The music star made this known during a chat with media personality Nancy Isime on her show, ‘The Nancy Isime Show.’
Isime had asked the music star what advice he had for anyone working hard to make ends meet.
“What I’ll say to him is if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. There’s no limitation to what someone can achieve in life. This is Canada that I can never believe I’ll have a visa talk less of having a family there,” he said.
Isime apparently shocked to hear about the singer having family pried further; “You have a family in Canada?”
“That’s where my family is based,” Small Doctor replied.
“Your wife and children?” she asked.
”Yes,” he replied.
I have a family based in Canada — Small Doctor pic.twitter.com/mE2M2U31hC
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Aisha Buhari Returns to Nigeria After Six Months in Dubai
Sources told Daily Trust that the first lady, who had quietly relocated abroad after Hanan, one of her daughters, got married in September, is currently at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
There were concerns about her whereabouts during her long absence but the presidency avoided making comments on the issue.
FFK’s Estranged Wife Precious Chikwendu Vows to Continue to Fight For The Custody of Their Children
Precious shared adorable videos of herself with their children on her Instagram page this afternoon and wrote;
”It’s okay for them to say I’m crazy for not letting them break me, but the love you 4 and i share , they would never know . Till you are back in my arms, i wont stop exposing their lies .
#boysmamaiscomingforyou
#justiceforprecious”
Precious and FFK’s marriage has since collapsed and their four boys are currently in the custody of the former Minister.
Banks, Telcos to Make Over Half a Billion Naira on New USSD Charge
The CBN and the Nigerian Communications Commission this week settled a prolonged row between banks and telcos by imposing a new fee for the banks’ short-code service, known as USSD, which allows millions of Nigerians to use their mobile phones to access financial services daily.
The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) said its members were owed N42 billion by banks and threatened to suspend the service.
Starting Tuesday, March 16, subscribers now pay a flat rate of N6.98 each time they use the USSD for banking transactions, the CBN said, a move that has angered customers and alarmed advocates of financial inclusion.
The regulators claimed the billing will “ensure a much cheaper average cost for customers to enhance financial inclusion”.
“To promote transparency in its administration, the new USSD charges will be collected on behalf of MNOs directly from customers’ bank accounts,” the CBN said.
A PREMIUM TIMES examination shows the parties involved will realise at least N564 million annually from the deal that has pushed the burden of payment to customers.
The estimates are based on the volume of mobile banking transactions in the country as reported by the central bank.
Its latest data for 2018 show that mobile payments in Nigeria stood at 59.9 million that year. The country recorded 43.9 million transactions in 2015, 47.1 million in 2016 and 47.8 million in 2017.
As of 2018, mobile banking took only a little slice of the country’s total e-payments. The ATM was the most patronised with 68.3 per cent, followed by PoS terminals and mobile payments with 23.1 and 4.6 per cent respectively.
Mobile payments have since exploded in the country with more people owning phones and the government introducing a financial inclusion initiative.
If a conservative growth rate of 35 per cent is taken between 2018 and 2021 (mobile transactions grew at 36.4 per cent between 2015 and 2018), it would mean the total number of mobile transactions in the country by 2021 would be at least 80.8 million.
That totals N564 million at N6.98 per transaction.
The amount is likely to be higher as the CBN acknowledged its data for mobile transactions were based on only mobile money operators that uploaded data to its database within a certain timeframe.
Financial Inclusion
The new charge is good news for Nigeria’s mega-profiting financial institutions and telecom companies, who many Nigerians view as deft at taking advantage of lax regulation to bill customers. But it has riled those pressing for more financial inclusion.
“An attack on USSD is an attack against the poor people. CBN didn’t think that one through at all,” a Twitter user, Oloye, wrote Tuesday. “Those who do not have access to smartphones are the ones most affected by USSD costs, i.e the poor.”
By December 2018, the percentage of banked adult Nigerians stood at 39.7, according to the CBN. The results were most dismal in the North-west, where 56, 70 and 62 per cent of adults were not financially included in 2014, 2016 and 2018 respectively. In the South West, the figures were 25, 18, and 19 per cent for those years.
The charge adds to a host of other fees paid by customers for financial service, critics note. For a single transaction, a customer would now pay for the USSD, SMS alert, interbank transfer and stamp duty. They also cover monthly ATM maintenance and transfer fees.
Shots Fired! Bobrisky Shades a Certain Kayanmata Seller on Instagram
Although he didn’t mention any names, he threw jabs at the seller who advertises the product to her followers for them to use it to ”catch” rich men.
See his post below;
Blue Ivy Pictured Drinking From Her Grammy Award Plaque
Beyoncé’s daughter won a Grammy for best music video, alongside her mother.
Blue, 9, who is the second-youngest Grammy winner, is seen sipping from her Grammy Award trophy in one of the photos shared by Beyoncé.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
[Music] Mr Gbafun – Time
Mr Gbafun is out with another banging tune titled “Time“.
He teams up with Dollar on tha beat for the production and M&M was by Blaqdan.
Sitback and enjoy this new sonic offering by Gbafun!
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[Music] Fan6boy – Sound Ft. Kudos Al Joonu
Talented act, Fan6boy came through with a new banger titled “Sound“.
On this one, he teams up with the prolific indigenous rapper, Kudos Al Joonu for his amazing contribution,
“Sound” was produced by Kentee.
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[Music] RS – Bless Me Ft. Erigga
RS (Relation Squared ) Duo musical act, RS makes a come back with a new single titled “Bless Me”.
This time they link up with Rapper, Erigga on this C Major produced we are from Ovwian Udu Delta State Nigeria, doing so great in the Nigeria music industry.
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EFCC Orders Bank Workers to Declare Assets — Sets June 1 Deadline
The anti-graft agency has also set a June 1 deadline for workers to comply with the directive.
Abdulrasheed Bawa, EFCC chairman, disclosed this on Tuesday, while speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.
He said they discussed the efforts of the commission towards eradication of financial crimes in the country.
Bawa explained that the move is aimed at checking the role of banks in keeping funds acquired illegitimately.
“Let me just put this, we understood that at the tail end of every financial crime is for the criminal to have access to the funds that he or she has illegitimately gotten and we’re worried about the roles of financial institutions,” he said.
“And we have discussed, but we hope that all financial institutions, particularly the bankers, will declare their assets as provided for by the law, in accordance with the Bank Employees Declaration of Assets Act.
“And that the EFCC, come the 1st of June 2021, will be demanding for these asset declaration forms, filled by the bankers so that the line that we have drawn from the 1st of June is really complied with by bankers in particular.”
The EFCC boss lamented that the agency has arrested about 300 cyber criminals across the country between February and March.
“As a young man, I am appealing to all young Nigerians to desist from these cybercrime activities. It is bringing bad image to our country, it is giving bad name to our country, it is also chasing away a lot of foreign investment that we need,” Bawa said.
“And I call on all parents, guardians, and, of course, elders in the community, in the society to talk to these young people to desist from these crimes.
“These are crimes that they commit online. And of course, there is nothing like patting your back to say go and sin no more. Our laws does not provide for that. It is a crime and as we say in EFCC, EFCC will get you anywhere, anytime.”
Here’s a List of COVID-19 Vaccination Centers in Lagos State
The Lagos State Government has now authorised 8 health facilities to administer COVID-19 vaccination beyond the 20 local government areas in the state.
According to the Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, vaccination which will be carried out in four phases are prohibited “outside of these locations in Lagos State… and will attract heavy sanctions through our regulatory agencies.”
The first phase of vaccination for frontline workers such as health practitioners and response team, teachers, the press, security agents, police and the military has already begun in the state.
The second phase will be given to people living with underlying health conditions and those who are 50 years old and above while phase three is for people who are at more risk of disease and those who missed phases 1 and 2, and phase 4 for other residents of the state, The Nation reports.
How to register
According to The Nation, healthcare workers and other frontline workers
will register via electronic self-registration using a dedicated URL.
“Each enrollee is expected to pre-register on
https://www.nphcdaict.com.ng or https://www.vaccination.gov.ng to fill
the form with their qualifying verifiable details, preferred vaccination
site, date, and time. A vaccination ID will be generated, and this
should be taken to the chosen health facility along with a means of ID. A
confirmation text message and email will be sent to each enrollee after
successfully registering for the vaccination.”
Akin Abayomi further stated that “although the registration portal is open to the public, only eligible participants within phase 1 should register for the vaccination now. More information on the vaccination of other participants in phases 2 to 4 will be communicated subsequently”.
He also says that, as most vaccines do, the COVID-19 vaccine my have common side effects like tiredness, joint pains, headache, fever, muscle pain and nausea, which should not exceed 24 to 48 hours.
Should any of these side effects become problematic, kindly call the number of the LGA Disease Surveillance Notification Officer—provided at the back of the COVID-19 vaccination card—for guidance, and/or return to the same health facility for further investigations and treatment.
All vaccinated persons are also advised to download the MED SAFETY app monitored by NAFDAC. The app can be downloaded on the iOS Store or Google Play store, and can be used to report any untoward event experienced after vaccination and/or any other Adverse Drug Reactions experienced with the use of concomitant drugs.
This is the list of COVID-19 vaccination centres in Lagos state, according to The Nation:
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