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The report of the Lagos State Panel of Enquiry instituted to investigate the October 20, 2020 shootings that took place at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos during the EndSARS protests, was on Monday, submitted to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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The report indicted the Nigerian Army and the police for shootings that led to the killing and harming of unarmed peaceful protesters that are put at 48 persons.

Led by Justice Doris Okuwobi, a retired judge, the panel recommended that all soldiers deployed in the Lekki tollgate on the said day should be made to face appropriate disciplinary action, be stripped of their ranks and dismissed saying they were not fit and proper to serve in any public or security service of the nation.

Expectedly, reactions have been tripping in from many quarters with many of them seeking for the implementation of the report amidst the clamour for compensation for the victims as recommended by the panel.

While responding, the United States government said it welcomed the conclusion of the inquiry even as it awaits the Lagos State Government’s response “as part of a process that represents an important mechanism of accountability regarding the #EndSARS protests and the events that took place near the Lekki tollgate on October 20, 2020.”

“Those events led to serious allegations against some members of the security forces, and we look forward to the Lagos State and federal governments taking suitable measures to address those alleged abuses as well as the grievances of the victims and their families,” the US government noted.

On its part, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Edward Kallon, noted that the submission of the findings of the judicial panel would accelerate the process of justice and accountability.

“I welcome the submission to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, of the reports of the judicial panel on claims of brutality and shooting in the Lekki area of Lagos State during the 2020 #EndSARS protests.

“I urge the government to implement the recommendations of the judicial panel of inquiry to rebuild trust and start the process of healing and reconciliation.”

While the Lagos State government looks set to issue a white paper towards the ‘quick’ implementation of the report, the Defence Headquarters is unhappy about the channel through which it was released.

“But I’d like to indicate that the normal procedure is to have such a report submitted to the convening authority. Then, there will be a White Paper that will be presented, based on which one can make informed comments,” Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor had noted in his immediate reaction to the report and cautioned against disparaging the military over the report while insisting that troops conducted themselves professionally at Lekki Tollgate.

The question on the lips of those close to government is however to understand the rationale and motive behind the procedural breach as raised by the Chief of Defense Staff, much more, when the government at the centre did not interfere or indicate interest in the outcome of the report.

Surprisingly, unknown to many, the report has become a political weapon in the hands of the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his surrogate, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who have chosen to weaponize the document to settle political scores with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

This newspaper sniffed that the Jagaban, as Tinubu is fondly called is unhappy with the political direction that appears not too assuring for his much publicized 2023 presidential ambition considering his waning influence in the party and dwindling popularity, especially the fragmentation of the APC in the Southwest where he’s seen as an authority. Insiders also revealed that he is worried about abandonment among his lieutenants who considered that his health and age would prevent him from being an active and productive president.

Insiders said the APC National Leader, who suffered losses from attacks on his businesses, including that on the company belonging to his son during the 2021 protests, has not recovered from image crises and public perception, and is bent on embarking on damage control using the same subject of ENDSARS to change the narrative.

The plan now is to turn the table against the Federal Government while Tinubu and the Lagos State government are seen as truth seekers who did not only unearthed the truth surrounding the 20th October, 2020 shootings but willing to implement the recommendations of the panel ‘for the love of the people.’

Also, the former Lagos State governor is reportedly bellyaching over what his camp considered to be his entitlement to seamlessly succeed President Buhari in 2023, but are beginning to feel shortchanged that after all Tinubu did to install Buhari as president, the pendulum of power may not tend to his direction and they want the president and his government punished.

Although the Federal Government is yet to make an official statement on the unsettling report, political watchers are however of the opinion, that it has raised questions about the sincerity of the information offered by its officials which got government at loggerheads with the youths and the civil society organisations.

Already, calls are being made for the removal and apologies from top government officials believed to have misled the public and the international community over the Lekki Tollgate shootings

Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today 19 November 2021

This is the news about Dollar to Naira rate at the official and black market exchange rate Today November 19, 2021.

Read Naija News update on the official dollar rates as well as Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC) rates, and CBN rates .

How Much Is Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today Official Rate?

The official rate today, Friday November 19, for $1 dollar to naira = ₦(yet to be disclosed)/$1.

According to the data at the FMDQ Security Exchange where forex is traded officially, exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar opened at ₦(yet to be disclosed)/$1 on Friday 19, after it closed at ₦414.80 to a $1 on Thursday, 18 November 2021.

How much is exchange rate of Dollar to Naira in Black Market today?

The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market)

for today, Friday, November 19th sells at N540/1$, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC) .Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognise the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Trading at the official NAFEX window

The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar opened at ₦413.19/$1 on 18th November 2021 after closing at ₦414.80/$1 . Showing a change of -0.07% .

According to data from FMDQ , forex turnover stands at $90.18 million.

Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disbursed about N3 trillion to households, small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), smallholder farmers, pharmaceutical companies as buffer against the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This was made known by the Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele in an interview with Arise Television.

The CBN boss stated that the insinuation that the apex bank was overreaching its statutory bounds, was baseless, explaining that the bank had continued to play its monetary management role effectively.

Emefiele said: “And I can tell you this, between 2020 and now, our data shows that we have disbursed at least N2 trillion, almost N3 trillion in loans to households, to MSMEs, to smallholder farmers, to pharmaceuticals and health institutions.

“We have also given these funds to some of our large agricultural companies that want to get back again to business, to manufacturing companies who are accessing long term 10 years loan with two-year moratorium with single digit rate. I have data that shows we are playing our part.”

How To Use Bitter Kola In Preventing Food Poisoning and Spell Destruction

We use bitter kola for destruction of spells and other missions. There are simple rituals you can perform with bitter kola. Knowledge that can save you from doom should you know. If you don’t know it, you suffer the penalty, this didn’t hold you from performing your daily prayers as a matter of fact it’s Islamic.

Let us take for instance, most times you see flies in good number flying and perching at your shop or office. In normal circumstances, flies are only seen at a place where there are offensive odour, that’s to say, where something seems to be corrupted. These are possible reasons for attraction. Then ask yourself, why are flies at your shop or office? It’s an obvious sign that something is wrong somewhere. Something is cooking.

Watch your sales throughout the day and period of time. Watch your expenses and income. You see that expenses are greater than income. Watch your business transactions and customers reflection.

You must understand that something is wrong somewhere. Bitter kola can do the wonder!

Using Bitter Kola in Spell Destruction.

Look for a bitter kola, wash it properly not removing its husk (the back).

Get 21 seeds of alligator pepper (Ose in Ebira Language).

Insert the alligator seeds inside your mouth together with the bitter kola.

Chew them together, stand at the centre of your shop or office, facing the door post.

Affirm that whatsoever that has caused the invitation of the ugliness that makes vulture to visit and desire to eat live sheep (it’s an adage).

That you affirm it goes back to the sender and remain safe wherever it came from now and right now.

Splash seven times forward (facing the door post). Turn back and splash seven times.

You should continue this exercise till you experience positive changes. Have this secret for spiritual exercise.

Get to know that spirits are stubborn. Some spirits are as stubborn as some human. This is why you need sound spiritual knowledge to overcome. Otherwise, you have no place to go at the course of your spiritual practices. A ritual that deserves eight days ritual practices won’t be okay at four days.

Learn this truth and secret today! Just like the saying, a spirit that ask for seven never take six. Is as simple as that!

Using Bitter Kola In Preventing Food Poisoning.

You can use bitter kola for protection against poisonous attacks. Did you hear about the whole families that died of food poisoning in Ebiraland not long ago? Well it can be prevented using Bitter Kola and Alligator Pepper

To do this, very early in the morning, before you drink water or eat any food. Get a seed of bitter kola, wash properly, and get 21 seeds of alligator pepper. Insert on your mouth and chew together. Swallow them all!

This is not easy but then if you can do it, it has a long protection to offer you against poison for the whole day. Those of you who are travelling home this season for a visit. This is a season when evil are at their highest peak. Because you don’t know who is who.

Get yourself protected against poisonous food and drinks using this method. This protection last only for the day! Do it every morning.

‘I Suggest That No University In Nigeria Should Give Him Admission Again’ – Joe Igbokwe Says Of Captain Walz

Spokesperson of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lagos State chapter, Joe Igbokwe, has reacted to the report about a final year student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), who beat up a female lecturer.

It was gathered that a final year student from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Ilorin, known as Captain Walz, beat up a female lecturer, Mrs. Zakariyau.

According to the report, the boy had gone to visit his friend for the first time at Allen Avenue. He felt the impulse to urinate, and then he decided to urinate near a car that was parked by the side of the drainage. Suddenly, someone who must have washed the car, came out accused him of being a thief and he was not given a chance to explain himself before mobs came out and beat him up before handing him over to the Police which led to his detention for two months.

Photo of this student.

After the incident that happened to him, the final year student approached Mrs. Zakariyau in her office and explained his ordeal to her, so that she can wave the acquired SIWES course which he missed due to the unexpected incident that happen to him. But the female lecturer said there was no way she could render help to him except he joined the next set, which will result in him staying an extra year in the school. He was angry and didn’t know what to do then the lecturer asked him to leave her office, that was he got angry and shouted at her which as a result led to the abuse of the female lecturer.

Reacting to the report, Joe Igbokwe suggested that no University in Nigeria should give the boy admission again. According to Joe Igbokwe, he said: “I suggest that no University in Nigeria should give him admission again. His years at the University of Ilorin should be considered wasted and lost. The young man has no home training and he is a loss canon”.

Do you think Joe Igbokwe’s suggestion should be considered?

What do you think about Joe Igbokwe’s reaction?

Let’s have your opinion, thank you.

ISWAP kidnaps Fulani leader, library director, NDA staff, youth corps, and others

ISWAP terrorists, on ramapge have kidnapped a director of a library and six others in Borno state.

The terrorists who have been on rampage since over 100 0f them has been killed by the Nigeria armed forces, in the last 48 hours

The terrorists in a revenge mission kidnapped scores.

The leader of the Fulani Community in Askira, Bello Ndottiwa was also abducted Sunday near Buratai town, while travelling to Askira along Damaturu/Biu road.

Other people that were abducted include an NYSC member, Usman Musa Abubakar, a member of the Road Safety Corps, Yusuf Nauru and a banker, Mohammed Askira, Zakariya Kime, a staff of the UNICEF and a contract staff of the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA), Imrana Mohammed Askira.

According to a source, privy to Afriupdate News.

“They (victims) we’re kidnapped before what happened in Askira on Saturday, they attended the Emir’s daughter’s wedding fatiha, and Bello Ndontiwa was one of them”

“The have not demanded for anything, they just called once, we’re still waiting for their demand if at all they want money”

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, has assured that terrorists and bandits terrorising Nigerians would soon be wiped out. Amao stated this on Tuesday during the 2022 budget defense session, before the Senate Committee on Air Force.

2. The return of the remains of late Sani Dangote from the US was, on Tuesday, stalled by some important procedures. It was gathered that the delay was due to some documentation needed to be done before a corpse can be transported from one country to the other.

Daily Post Nigeria

NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERSNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morningPublished on November 17, 2021By Ochogwu Sunday

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, has assured that terrorists and bandits terrorising Nigerians would soon be wiped out. Amao stated this on Tuesday during the 2022 budget defense session, before the Senate Committee on Air Force.

2. The return of the remains of late Sani Dangote from the US was, on Tuesday, stalled by some important procedures. It was gathered that the delay was due to some documentation needed to be done before a corpse can be transported from one country to the other.

3. The Federal Government has warned labour union that unlawful picketing will attract the full weight of the law. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige said this in a statement issued by Mr Charles Akpan, the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations in the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja.

4. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor has absolved the Nigerian military of blame over the Lekki massacre on October 20, 2020.

Irabor spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Edo while reacting to the report of Lagos Judicial Panel on victims of SARS abuses and other related matters. He said the armed forces is not police, hence only acts when called upon to do so.

Daily Post Nigeria

NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERSNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morningPublished on November 17, 2021By Ochogwu Sunday

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, has assured that terrorists and bandits terrorising Nigerians would soon be wiped out. Amao stated this on Tuesday during the 2022 budget defense session, before the Senate Committee on Air Force.

2. The return of the remains of late Sani Dangote from the US was, on Tuesday, stalled by some important procedures. It was gathered that the delay was due to some documentation needed to be done before a corpse can be transported from one country to the other.

3. The Federal Government has warned labour union that unlawful picketing will attract the full weight of the law. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige said this in a statement issued by Mr Charles Akpan, the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations in the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja.

4. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor has absolved the Nigerian military of blame over the Lekki massacre on October 20, 2020.

Irabor spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Edo while reacting to the report of Lagos Judicial Panel on victims of SARS abuses and other related matters. He said the armed forces is not police, hence only acts when called upon to do so.

5. A gas explosion occurred on Tuesday morning on Ojekunle Street in the Ladipo area of Mushin in Lagos State. The explosion which happened around 8am, led to the death of at least five persons.

6. President Muhammadu Buhari, has warned bandits against thinking that they cannot be crushed. This is as he said his regime will not abandon Nigerians to their fate in the face of the existential challenge caused by banditry. Buhari said this in South Africa while condemning the killing of 15 people by bandits in Goronyo and Illela Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.

Daily Post Nigeria

NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERSNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morningPublished on November 17, 2021By Ochogwu Sunday

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, has assured that terrorists and bandits terrorising Nigerians would soon be wiped out. Amao stated this on Tuesday during the 2022 budget defense session, before the Senate Committee on Air Force.

2. The return of the remains of late Sani Dangote from the US was, on Tuesday, stalled by some important procedures. It was gathered that the delay was due to some documentation needed to be done before a corpse can be transported from one country to the other.

3. The Federal Government has warned labour union that unlawful picketing will attract the full weight of the law. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige said this in a statement issued by Mr Charles Akpan, the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations in the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja.

4. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor has absolved the Nigerian military of blame over the Lekki massacre on October 20, 2020.

Irabor spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Edo while reacting to the report of Lagos Judicial Panel on victims of SARS abuses and other related matters. He said the armed forces is not police, hence only acts when called upon to do so.

5. A gas explosion occurred on Tuesday morning on Ojekunle Street in the Ladipo area of Mushin in Lagos State. The explosion which happened around 8am, led to the death of at least five persons.

6. President Muhammadu Buhari, has warned bandits against thinking that they cannot be crushed. This is as he said his regime will not abandon Nigerians to their fate in the face of the existential challenge caused by banditry. Buhari said this in South Africa while condemning the killing of 15 people by bandits in Goronyo and Illela Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.

7. The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has demanded that criminal prosecution should be instituted against individuals found to have committed the massacre that happened on October 20, 2020, at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. The Director of Programmes of CAPPA, Mr. Philip Jakpor, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja.

8. Unknown gunmen on Tuesday killed two persons in a fresh attack on Rafinkada village of Wukari Local Government Council of Taraba State. Chairman of Wukari LGA, Adi Daniel confirmed the incident to journalists in Jalingo.

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Daily Post Nigeria

NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERSNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morningPublished on November 17, 2021By Ochogwu Sunday

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:

1. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, has assured that terrorists and bandits terrorising Nigerians would soon be wiped out. Amao stated this on Tuesday during the 2022 budget defense session, before the Senate Committee on Air Force.

2. The return of the remains of late Sani Dangote from the US was, on Tuesday, stalled by some important procedures. It was gathered that the delay was due to some documentation needed to be done before a corpse can be transported from one country to the other.

3. The Federal Government has warned labour union that unlawful picketing will attract the full weight of the law. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige said this in a statement issued by Mr Charles Akpan, the Deputy Director Press and Public Relations in the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja.

4. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor has absolved the Nigerian military of blame over the Lekki massacre on October 20, 2020.

Irabor spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Edo while reacting to the report of Lagos Judicial Panel on victims of SARS abuses and other related matters. He said the armed forces is not police, hence only acts when called upon to do so.

5. A gas explosion occurred on Tuesday morning on Ojekunle Street in the Ladipo area of Mushin in Lagos State. The explosion which happened around 8am, led to the death of at least five persons.

6. President Muhammadu Buhari, has warned bandits against thinking that they cannot be crushed. This is as he said his regime will not abandon Nigerians to their fate in the face of the existential challenge caused by banditry. Buhari said this in South Africa while condemning the killing of 15 people by bandits in Goronyo and Illela Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.

7. The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has demanded that criminal prosecution should be instituted against individuals found to have committed the massacre that happened on October 20, 2020, at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. The Director of Programmes of CAPPA, Mr. Philip Jakpor, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja.

8. Unknown gunmen on Tuesday killed two persons in a fresh attack on Rafinkada village of Wukari Local Government Council of Taraba State. Chairman of Wukari LGA, Adi Daniel confirmed the incident to journalists in Jalingo.

9. The United States government has welcomed the conclusion of work by the Lagos State Panel for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters. In a statement on Tuesday, the US Mission in Nigeria said America awaits the response from President Muhammadu Buhari government and Lagos authorities.

10. Nigeria and Algeria have become the latest two African countries to progress to the play-off round for the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers after both teams picked up draws in their last round of matches on Tuesday. Nigeria played a 1-1 draw with Cape Verde at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos while Algeria played a 2:2 draw with Burkina Faso.

Late Atage: Chidinman lied about her identity at the apartment – Witness

Nkechi Mogbo, the owner of the short-let apartment at 19, Adewale Oshin Street, Lekki Phase 1, where the body of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga was found, has explained why the details of Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder case, was not captured in the facility’s logbook.

Mogbo, a witness in the case had last week narrated how different leads pointed to Chidinma as the prime suspect in the case.

Giving an account before the court, Mogbo had explained the mode of the transaction between her firm and Chidinma.

However, when the trial resumed on Monday, she was cross-examined by Onwuka Egwu, lawyer to Chidinma, who queried why there was no proper identification of the young lady prior to her lodging in the hotel.

Responding, Mogbo said Chidinma lied that she was just returning from overseas and only wanted to isolate due to COVID-19 protocols in place as her means of identification were with government officials at the time.

Also, Egwu asked if Mogbo was registered with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation but the property said no.

Also, Mogbo was asked if there was CCTV installed in the apartment but she claimed it was still being installed as of the time of the incident.

Onwuka Egwu reportedly did a cross-examination for Mogbo which lasted for almost three hours.

Meanwhile, Chidinma was not questioned but was arraigned before the court alongside Quadri and her sister.

The two defendants, Chidinma Ojukwu and Adedapo Quadri, are facing the first eight counts on the charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, stabbing, forgery, making of bank statements and stealing.

The third defendant, who is the first defendant’s sister, Chioma Egbuchu, is facing the ninth count charge of stealing an iPhone 7 belonging to the late Ataga.

Last week, the apartment owner said she advertised her apartment on property websites like Airbnb for a short stay and had agents on the market that advertised for her.

“It is a self-serviced apartment, fully furnished with TV, DSTV subscription, internet, kitchen alliances, 24 hours power supply, and others.

“The only time we come to clean is just to take out the trash, that happens every two or three days,” she had told the court.

She added that when clients get access through the agents or via the websites, they get direct access to her for booking and possible negotiation.

“On June 13, it was on a Sunday, I was at home. About 4pm, I got a phone call from a private number, the first I ignored and the second I picked up. Then there was a lady who said she saw the apartment online and enquired as to whether we have the necessary facilities, to which I responded yes.

“She said she would like to have a look at it and I said she could. She sent a message on WhatsApp with the picture of the apartment obviously indicating where she got it from. I sent her the address and she confirmed she would be on her way to the place.”

She said she further put a call through to the security, Abubakar, explaining that the lady would be coming to see the place.

Upon checking, the lady, who identified herself with the name ‘Jewel’, said she would take the apartment for three days.

“She asked for payment details, which I forwarded across to her, within a couple of minutes, she sent the proof of payment of N125,000. It contained the initiator of the payment, Michael Usifo, from a GTBank account, the time and date of the transaction, and my name as the recipient,” she said.

The owner said following the payment, the security man handed her the key to the apartment on the same day.

“Two days after, at about 5:30pm – June 15, she was due to check out on June 16, I got a message from the lady that her friend would like to extend for three more days, and that he would be making the payment the next day, which would be on the 16th.”

She said at 10 am on June 16, she received a credit notification from the same GTBank account, confirming payment of N50,000 for two additional days by the same Michael Usifo.

“Hours later, I put a call across to my security man on a different issue, upon which he made a remark that they had noticed a body on the ground of the said apartment.”

Mogbo told the court she immediately started panicking but asked the whereabouts of the lady because the security man confirmed the deceased was a guy.

“He said she left the night before at about 7:30pm to 8pm and didn’t return. I got off the phone and tried to reach the lady. I put a call across to her but she cut the call, she then sent a message saying she was in a meeting. I didn’t want to alert her as to what I was aware of.

“I carried on, saying the payment which she sent in the morning, unfortunately, wasn’t credited; I told her, so can you make the payment again because I made a mistake to acknowledge receipt? She said she would reach her friend for him to make the payment.

“Couple of minutes after, I got another initiation of payment for the same sum of N50,000 from the same initiator, the person of Mr Michael.

“When she made the payment, I was already on my way to the property to get a proper understanding of what had happened, after which I went straight to the police station,” she narrated.

She further said she sent a message to the lady that she had received the initial N50,000 which she (the owner) claimed she didn’t receive, and that she had given the security man the cash of the extra N50,000, so she should pick it from him.

“I devised the means to lure her to come to the property, after the security had confirmed she left the day before. She sent a message that she would like to use the N50,000 for another two days.”

Mogbo further narrated that she filed a report at the Maroko police station, and police officers followed her back to the apartment to get photographs and a better understanding of what happened.

She said she wrote a statement and the police arranged for the body to be taken out to the morgue and took his personal items including the car as evidence.

She said she reported back to the police station the next morning, and they went to state CID, Yaba, where she met with the Deputy Commissioner of Police.

“I was made to write more statements and was detained for seven days, to assist with the case. During this time, I was interviewed, they collected different evidence.

“On the sixth night, I was called by the DCP to his office; there was a young lady present, two older ladies, and a couple of officers. He asked me if I could recognise the young lady and I said no.”

She said it was at that point she remembered she had a picture saved on her phone, and that she pulled out her phone and asked the lady if it was her, to which she confirmed yes.

“The security man, whom she was in contact with and always calling to put in the generator or pump the water said one day, she mistakenly called him with her number around 2:30am, after which she hung up and called with a private number telling the security man to turn on the generator.

“During the investigation, the security man passed the phone number as a possible lead. He saved the number and was able to get the photograph used as the profile picture.

“During the police investigation, when my phone record was printed, the same number also matched my incoming call number on Sunday 13th June, which the caller tried to hide, but couldn’t hide from the network providers,” she narrated.

Mogbo further told the court that the suspect, now identified as Chidinma, avoided calling with her phone number as the WhatsApp chat history between them was with a foreign phone number, registered as an American number.

She told the court that she provided all the chats between them and sent them to the police by email and also printed a copy while in custody.

Ataga was found dead with multiple stab wounds on June 16 at a service apartment on Adebowale Oshin Street, Lekki Phase I where he had checked in with his lover, Chidinma.

Chidinma, who was consequently arrested on June 23 over the murder of Usifo Ataga in a service apartment, said she was able to kill him because he was weak.

She confessed to stabbing Usifo with a knife under the influence of drugs and withdrawing N380,000 from the victim’s account with his ATM card.

She, however, recanted later in a video, saying she acted in self-defence.

Usifo, 50, was buried on July 30.

The duo of Chidinma and Quadri were also accused of committing forgery by procuring and making bank account statements purported to have been made by the deceased.

They were also alleged to have forged the United Bank of Africa account statement of one Mary from June 1, 2021, a passport and a driver’s license in Chidinma’s name.

Resident Found Dead body With Hands Tied Floating On Ilorin River (Photo)

A dead human body was found in Asa River, along Emir’s Road in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Monday.

The spokesman of the state Fire Brigade, Hakeem Hassan Adekunle, in a statement in Ilorin, said the body was discovered with the hands tied on his back and head covered by some tattered wrapper.

He also said the body was evacuated by operatives of the brigade at about 1440 hours.

Hakeem disclosed that the attention was drawn to the brigade by one Olamilekan after residents in the neighbourhood found the dead human body floating on the river

No concrete evidence has been found on the cause of the incident.

The statement added that the unidentified body was handed over to Superintendent Ajape, SP, of the state police command, who led a team of officers investigating the matter.

Speaking also the director of the state fire brigade, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed sadness on the development and advised members of the public to be vigilant to prevent future occurrence.

God Knows, I Have Never Seen This Man On Earth – Abubakar Malami Refutes Knowing Odili Siege Suspect

Abubakar Malami (SAN), the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has disputed any connection to one of the individuals arrested in connection with the raid on Justice Mary Odili’s Abuja apartment.

The Nigeria Police Force displayed fourteen individuals arrested in connection with the raid on Justice Odili’s residence last week. One of the suspects, who claimed to be a Chief Superintendent of Police and provided his name as Lawrence Ajojo, claimed to be a consultant to the Justice Minister.

He claimed that the Minister had previously assigned him 29 cases to handle, but that he was unaware of the plan to raid Justice Odili’s residence. The Minister quickly issued a statement stating that he would not hire a quack as a consultant.

Malami revealed in an interview with Channels TV on Sunday, November 14 that he had never set eyes on Ajojo before in his life.

”In terms of knowledge by way of either a relationship or distant or close, I do not have any relationship whatsoever with Lawrence Ajojo. I do not know him. I do not engage him. I do not instruct him formally or informally. That is the true position of things as far as Lawrence Ajojo is concerned.

I have never given him a single case and if I have given him 39 cases, let him show the evidence of engagement. I have never seen this man on earth. God knows.”he said

Identity of lady electrocuted in Obi Cubana’s club revealed

Had the tragedy on Saturday at Obi Cubana’s Hustle and Bustle nightclub not happened, Susan Oleghe, would by now be marketing her bespoke shoes to her well-heeled Abuja clients and hoping to catch new clientele.

Though young, the entrepreneur was the CEO of Korporate_Legz, selling online an assortment of footwears, from sandals to designer shoes to men and women, who could afford her prices.

“My name is Oleghe Susan. I am the CEO of @korporate_legz. No fake No scam,” she announced in an Instagram post on 21 May, 2019 that bears the hashtag of her company.

She also posted her photograph for authentication and a dateline that showed she was writing from Apo Quarters, the home of legislators in Abuja.

Business must be booming for Susan, until the fatal decision Saturday night to unwind, along with her friends, at the popular hangout, Hustle and Bustle, owned by businessman Obinna Iyiegbu, a.k.a Obi Cubana.

According to a report, Susan was leaving the club when she misstepped on a metal rod.

Another report had said she touched a metal door, as glimpsed from a replay of the club’s CCTV. Either way, the unexpected happened. She was electrocuted.

“They were about to leave the club and she tripped by a floor that doesn’t look well laid. She fell on a metal rod. The metal rod has high voltage wires for lightnings or whatever in it. And it was covered with metal for aesthetics,” a family source told reporters.⁣

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Worrisome was the report that the club was initially indifferent to the tragedy.

The club was however forced to shut down, when some security agents came calling.

It took the club many hours to announce the tragedy shutdown, without even a mention about the identity of Susan and the cause of death.

“We are closed till further notice. This is due to the loss of our esteemed client”, the club announced on Instagram.

“We are deeply saddened by this situation and need time to heal from it. Our prayers are with the families of the lost soul. May her soul Rest In Peace.

“We sympathise with the family on this unbearable loss.

“Kindly bear with us as we pass through this storm.”

Meanwhile, Susan’s family are said to be planning to drag the club and its owners to the law court, obviously to claim damages for criminal negligence.

United States speaks on Lagos #EndSARS panel report

Rapid Response Commander Saheed Egbeyemi speaks to activist Comrade Aghedo Kehinde Stephen during a protest to commemorate one year anniversary of EndSars, a protest movement against police brutality at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos, on October 20, 2021. – Hundreds of youth match to commemorate one year anniversary of Endars protest that rocked the major cities across the country on October 20, 2020. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP)

The United States Tuesday said it is awaiting a response from the government on the report of the judicial panel of inquiry on the killing and assault of #EndSARS protesters.

“We look forward to the Lagos State government’s response as part of a process that represents an important mechanism of accountability regarding the #EndSARS protests and the events that took place near the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020,” US Embassy in Nigeria said in a statement.

“Those events led to serious allegations against some members of the security forces, and we look forward to the Lagos State and federal governments taking suitable measures to address those alleged abuses as well as the grievances of the victims and their families.”

The Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Monday submitted its reports on the cases of killing and assault by security personnel during October 2020 #EndSARS protest.

The report contained a list of recommendations for implementation to the Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The panel led by Justice Doris Okuwobi in the report submitted to Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, said at least 48 protesters were either shot dead, injured with bullet wounds, or assaulted by soldiers who were at the Lekki toll gate on October 20, 2020.

The Nigerian government, military and police who had denied that any killing or massacre happened at the Lekki Toll Plaza of the #EndSARS protest in Lagos are yet to speak on the report.

However, the United States Mission in Nigeria said it welcomes the conclusion of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry with the transmission of its final report while anticipating government’s response to revelations in the report.

The report said the “Nigerian Army shot, injured and killed unarmed helpless and defenceless protesters, without provocation or justification, while they were waving the Nigerian Flag and singing the National Anthem and the manner of assault and killing could in context be described as a massacre.”

Photos of 4 Soldiers and Commander Killed by ISWAP In Borno

Contrary to claims by Army Headquarters that only three (3) Soldiers and a Brigadier General were killed in the attack, photos by online media (igbere tv) showed that total of four soldiers and their commander were killed.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the unfortunate deaths of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and other officers.

President Buhari in a statement pray to God to comfort the Armed Forces and bereaved families.

The president said;

“Nigeria has lost brave soldiers. I salute their courage. May their souls Rest In Peace”.

Other prominent Nigerians have also taken to social media to mourn the death of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkusu and other soldiers.

Former Senate president, Bukola Saraki, is one of those who have reacted to Zirkusu’s death on social media.

He said;

“My heartfelt prayers are with the families of Brigadier-General Dzarma Zirkushu and the three soldiers of the Nigerian Army’s 28 Task Force Brigade, Chibok, who were killed by terrorists while on their way to reinforce our troops at Bungulwa village, near Askira Uba”.

According to a report, the incident occurred at Bulguma, few kilometers from Askira town in Askira Uba local government area, when troops of 28 Task Force Brigade, Chibok, mobilised to provide reinforcement in Askira, which was under attack by ISWAP.

ISIS jihadis launch brutal attack on Nigerian army base

Militants from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly struck a Nigerian army base and set fires in the surrounding town. Footage shared on social media shows thick black smoke rising in the Askira area of Borno State after the jihadis launched their assault. Northern Nigeria has faced a series of raids and attacks from militant Islamist groups aligned with ISIS in recent years.

The town of Askira is home to around 140,000 people with reports of residents trapped in the homes by the fighting.

It is unclear how many ISWAP militants attacked the Nigerian army base with fighting still ongoing.

Terrorist fighters have reportedly destroyed a number of mobile phone masts in the area.

According to local reports, a large convoy of ISWAP fighters was spotted moving towards Askira in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Civilians Flee As ISWAP Attack Borno Military Base

Suspects fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province(ISWAP) are currently in a gun duel with Nigerian troops at a military base in...

Suspects fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province(ISWAP) are currently in a gun duel with troops at a military base in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.

Some civilians said they sighted the ISWAP fighters in a long convoy of gun trucks along Ngude axis towards Askira, early this morning.

The civilians claimed they reported the movement of the terrorists to security forces but no action was taken before the deadly group stormed Askira town hours later.

While confirming the attacks, Engr Abdullahi Musa Askira, Deputy Speaker of Borno House Assembly, told our correspondent that the insurgents and troops are currently exchanging gunfire.

“Yes, ISWAP is currently attacking Askira town. I was reliably informed that our troops are fighting them, but the residents are in the bush.

“My people told me that the insurgents came with about 16 gun trucks and there is confusion in the whole town now,” Engr. Askira said.

A member of civilians JTF, Yakubu Luka, said immediately the attackers stormed the town, they went to the military base.

“We are expecting a reinforcement from the nearby community, as I am speaking with you heavy gunfire is ongoing.”

“We are appealing to the authorities to send fighter jets to support the ground soldiers. We are outnumbered; we only have five gun trucks with us.” Yakubu said.

The causality figures could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report.

Nigerians To Pay More For Electricity As NERC Jerks Up Price Of Single Phase Meter

From Monday, Nigerians will pay N13,766 and N26,829 more to get the 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide them with single phase and...

From Monday, Nigerians will pay N13,766 and N26,829 more to get the 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide them with single phase and three-phase meters, according to an order approving this by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

According to a letter addressed to the Managing Directors of the DisCos by NERC on 11th November 2021 (Thursday), a single phase meter has risen by N13,766 per unit from N44,896.17 to N58,661.69 while a three phase meter will now sell for N109,684.36 which is N26,829 increase from the current N82,855.19.

However, these costs are not with the 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) which the DisCos will include at the point of sale.

Daily Trust reports that with the 7.5% VAT, a single meter will now have N4,400 as VAT to sell at N63,061.69 while a three phase meter will have additional N8,227 for VAT to sell for N117,911.36.

The N18,166 and N35,227 – plus Valued Added Tax (VAT) increases in the prices of the meters are coming ahead of the Phase 1 of the federal government’s National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) and the Meter Assets Provider (MAP), another existing metering scheme.

Justifying the increase, the power regulator said: “Pursuant to the provisions of the MAP and NMM Regulation, NERC noted the recent changes in macro-economic parameters and hereby approves an upward review of unit price of meters.”

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Nigerians To Pay More For Electricity As NERC Jerks Up Price Of Single Phase Meter

From Monday, Nigerians will pay N13,766 and N26,829 more to get the 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide them with single phase and...

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Simon Echewofun Sunday

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:33:14 GMT

From Monday, Nigerians will pay N13,766 and N26,829 more to get the 11 power Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide them with single phase and three-phase meters, according to an order approving this by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

According to a letter addressed to the Managing Directors of the DisCos by NERC on 11th November 2021 (Thursday), a single phase meter has risen by N13,766 per unit from N44,896.17 to N58,661.69 while a three phase meter will now sell for N109,684.36 which is N26,829 increase from the current N82,855.19.

However, these costs are not with the 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) which the DisCos will include at the point of sale.

Daily Trust reports that with the 7.5% VAT, a single meter will now have N4,400 as VAT to sell at N63,061.69 while a three phase meter will have additional N8,227 for VAT to sell for N117,911.36.

The N18,166 and N35,227 – plus Valued Added Tax (VAT) increases in the prices of the meters are coming ahead of the Phase 1 of the federal government’s National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) and the Meter Assets Provider (MAP), another existing metering scheme.

Justifying the increase, the power regulator said: “Pursuant to the provisions of the MAP and NMM Regulation, NERC noted the recent changes in macro-economic parameters and hereby approves an upward review of unit price of meters.”

NERC in the letter signed by the Chairman, Engr. Sanusi Garba, said the Commission arrived at the approved unit price by considering the rise in the foreign exchange (forex) and inflation rate since the last review in June 2020.

“The price review is subject to change upon the conclusion of the procurement process under phase 1 of the NMMP. This price review is effective from 15th November 2021,” the regulator added.

Electricity consumers faced multiple increases in the prices of meters in June 2020 when NERC hiked the price by about 14%. While the meter price increased due to the new 7.5% VAT, it further increased in July following forex challenges.

According to the pricing template in April 2020, a single phase meter sold for N39,991.50 while a three phase meter went for N67,055.85. However, with the pricing template of NERC in June 2020, the single phase meter rose to N44,896.17 while the three phase meter sold for N82,855.19.

Analysis shows that the single phase meter rose by N449 which is 11%, the three-phase meter rose by N829 (18%).

The 11 DisCos then included the 7.5% VAT and as at today, a single phase meter goes for N48,263 while three phase is N89,069.