Killers of Terkula Suswam will be punished – Ortom vows

 

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has vowed that the killers of Chief Terkura Suswam, elder brother to the Senator representing Benue North East, Senator Gabriel Suswam will be apprehended and brought to justice.

DAILY POST had reported that Terkura Suswam who is the Chief Executive Officer of Ashitech Group of Companies, was shot dead by gunmen at a petrol station Tuesday night in Anyiin, Logo.

Reacting, Ortom in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase
promised that his administration will give security operatives maximum support to ensure that killers of Dr. Suswam were arrested and made to the face consequences of their action.

He stressed that his administration will not surrender Benue to criminals, and that killers and kidnapers operating in Sankera axis of the State won’t go unpunished.

The Governor further sympathized with Senator Suswam, the rest of the family, and the entire people of Logo Local Government Area over the painful death.

He prayed that God grants the deceased eternal rest and his family the strength to bear the loss.

 

Buhari govt takes fresh steps on enrolment

 

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Sim swap centres by Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, across the local government areas of the country.

The approval was disclosed during a meeting of the ministerial Task Force on the NIN-SIM registration chaired by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.

During the meeting, the federal government also approved the extension of the tenure of National Identity Number, NIN, enrolment Agent Licenses for MNOs from 1 to 5 years.

A statement jointly signed by Ikechukwu Adinde, Kayode Adegoke, Director, Public Affairs Head, Corporate Communications, Nigerian Communications Commission and Nigeria Identify Management Commission, respectively, said the steps were to simplify the enrolment process for agents of NIN.

The statement reads partly: “A number of resolutions were taken at the meeting, including the following: Approval was given to MNOs for the establishment of dedicated SIM Swap Centres across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria.

“Approval was given for the extension of the tenure of NIN Enrolment Agent Licenses for MNOs from 1 to 5 years in consideration of their satisfactory performance, subject to continuous monitoring.

“This is a deliberate effort of the Federal Government to simplify the enrolment process for Nigerians and legal residents.

“The Technical Committee was mandated to complete the development of a new SIM issuance strategy that cannot be compromised. This will ensure that there is no repeat of the past process that was compromised through pre-registration by some agents.

“A Multi-Sectoral Adhoc Committee was tasked to immediately complete the review of the processes for new SIM activations for legal residents staying in Nigeria for less than 24 months. The membership of the Committee was drawn from NCC, NIMC, Nigeria Immigration Service and the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON).

“Furthermore, MNOs that already have Service Centres in important and critical locations in LGAs, are expected to upgrade these Centres to a level where they can qualify as SIM Swap Centres in order to reduce the challenges associated with the SIM Swap/Replacement process for the citizens.

“The purpose is to bring SIM Swap Centres closer to Nigerians regardless of their location.”

IGP, Adamu decries negative effect of drugs, cultism on society

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has lamented the devastating effect of drug and cultism in society, saying they are the twin causes of insecurity in the country.

The IG Adamu made the assertions at a stakeholders forum convened by the Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano with security heads and leaders of various communities in the state.

Adamu who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of finance and administration, DIG Joseph Egbunike, charged his men to do all that they can to ensure that they nip drug abuse in the bud.

He said, “Drug and cultism are the greatest challenges we have in Nigeria today. When they take all these things (drugs), they do not know the value of life any longer. That is the problem we have, but it is the responsibility of everybody to ensure that this stops.

“If you leave drug to fester in your division, there are chances that you may be a victim of it. You must work to bring down the use of drugs in your areas. There must be synergy with NDLEA to ensure that this is brought down. You must work hard and let those who can change be changed.

“Security is everyone’s business. Don’t rest because if you sleep, what happened in Sokoto may start happening here. Certain things should not be allowed to happen in Anambra. Peace is the only vehicle for any development. There is no alternative to it.

“The IG has directed me to commend the enormous contributions of the governor to security agencies. All your efforts in peacebuilding and development are worthy of emulation. We ask you to keep strategizing and restrategizing because we will overcome someday.”

In his response, Governor Obiano charged leaders in various communities to bring their youths into leadership in a bid to curb the use of drugs.

“During the End SARS, the security people were demoralized, and could not even move around with their uniforms, but the youth stepped in to do their work. That is what we want it to be. Security is the duty of everyone, even though the government has the duty of security of lives and property.

“Bring the youth into the picture. In my town, it is the youth that made a law to stop the sale of drugs, and today there are no drugs in the town. The Youths are the people who know where they are sold and who the consumers are. We have to bring them into

Rapper, Young M.A reacts as ex, Mya Yafai steps out with Davido

 

 

American rapper, Young M.A has reacted to the viral video of her ex-girlfriend, Mya Yafai holding hands with Nigerian singer, Davido.

Recall that the Nigerian singer in a video released on Saturday night was spotted with the American rapper’s ex, Mya Yafai.

DAILY POST reports that Davido, who is currently on holiday in St. Maarten with his team, was seen holding hands with the Atlanta-based model as they arrived for an event at the Caribbean island.

FG begins eviction enforcement on shanties, businesses encroaching on RoW project in Lagos

 FG says it will sustain action in Lagos to ensure illegal businesses do not return to the road.

The Federal Government on Sunday began the evacuation of shanties, illegal structures encroaching on its Right of Way (RoW) following the expiration of the ultimatum issued by the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fashola on January 14 while inspecting the Airport flyover damaged by tanker fire also visited artisans, mechanics, and other businesses in the axis.

He had given them two weeks to vacate the RoW of the bridge and the ongoing Apapa-Oshodi-Ojota-Oworonshoki Expressway reconstruction project.

He advised them to relocate to the Matori Industrial Estate in Ladipo purposely built by the Jakande government for commercial activities, warning that they both jeopardised their safety and that of the the highway by being on the road sides.

Enforcing the eviction alongside the Lagos State Task Force, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, said the traders did not obey all notices served on them hence the evacuation.

Local movies, series and kids’ shows to watch now on GOtv Jolli

 If you are looking for the quality and affordable video entertainment, you should check out GOtv’s ongoing Jolli For Less Offer! 

 

The offer gives you access to a great line-up of international and local programmes; entertaining and informative children’s content; a bouquet of exciting live sporting action of select Premier League, Serie A and La Liga matches and so much more at a more affordable cost.

With the Jolli For Less Offer, you can get a GOtv decoder, GOtennae with a one month GOtv Jolli subscription, specially designed for the family - for only N6,900 instead of N8,400! You would not be short of programmes to choose from because the Jolli package offers you a broad selection of over 68 international and local channels, which include SuperSport Football, ROK 2, Telemundo, FOX, AM Family TNT, Da Vinci Learning and Africa News.

Here are some great shows to look out for on the Jolli package:

Learning shows and edutainment for kids to stay safe and active such as Operation Ouch, a science show for kids that is full of experiments and biological learnings, which airs weekdays at 4:30pm on Da Vinci (channel 66). And ODD Squad, a math series with the duo of Olive and Otto, every weekend at 12:30pm also on Da Vinci (channel 66). 

The kids can also settle down for some PJ Masks action when it airs every Tuesday at 1:30pm on Disney Junior. During the day, Amaya, Connor and Greg lead totally normal lives, but they transform into superheroes during the night and use their powers to fight villains and solve mysteries.

GOtv Jolli also boasts of great line-up of international and local series.

A brand new series from Africa Magic, Elenini, premieres Monday, 1st March at 6pm on AM Family (channel 5). This drama series tells an intriguing story of a man, Uzoma Asinobu, who runs a thriving business with the support of his wife, Bisola Asinobu, until his past re-emerges and causes things to escalate which threatens the foundation of his happy life.

In the local movie, Nothing But The Truth, a newly married woman prays for her husband to stop telling lies as she is worried that he might out her marriage in jeopardy. It airs Saturday 27th February at 8pm on ROK GH (channel 18). Then on ROK 2 (channel 17), the movie The Mechanic will air on Sunday, 28th February at 6:30pm. This captivating local movie shows how humility, empathy and hard work propels a young man from desperate poverty to a path of sustainable growth but not without the help of a distressed friend.

Lovers of Bollywood would be excited to know that season 5 of Twist of Fate airs daily at 9pm on Zee World (channel 25). On the next episode, Prachi is all grown up and got a scholarship to study out of the province. She’s pleased that her daughter is going to college but also afraid of what this move could mean for her life and her daughters

Season 10 of the zombie epic, Walking Dead, premieres Sunday, 28th February at 2am on FOX (channel 19). The series follows police officer Rick Grimes leads a group of survivors in search of a safe and secure home after a zombie apocalypse spreads across the USA.

 

 

Uche Maduagwu Set To Lead Protest Against Anti-Gay Law In Nigeria

 

Nigerian actor, Uche Maduagwu has implored people to join him as he embarks on a protest against the anti-gay laws passed in Nigeria since 2014.

The actor sent out this message via his Instagram page on Friday.

Sharing a photo of himself wearing a red feminine top, he wrote;

“Coming out as gay remains the best decision i ever made. i lost endorsement deals, movie roles and friends because of this so join me as we embark on #EndAntiGayLawNaija peaceful road protest”