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Stop branding terrorists as bandits, says Akeredolu Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has urged Nigerians to stop branding terrorism as banditry. He said those involved in kidnappings, bombing and assault on fellow beings and are called bandits should be appropriately addressed as terrorists. But Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, warned that the declaration of bandits as terrorists could have a dangerous backlash. While Akeredolu spoke yesterday at the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja with the theme: Securing Our Future: The Fierce Urgency of Now, Gumi expressed his misgivings in a post on his verified Facebook page.…

I warned Sunday Igboho after meeting Buhari, but he didn’t listen – Ooni of Ife The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has disclosed that after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, he had advised Sunday Igboho over his then actions. He said Igboho failed to listen to the president’s warning due to wrong advice from people. The Ooni of Ife said Igboho won’t be facing the current travail, if he had listened to the warning. The monarch made the revelation in an interview with BBC Yoruba. Ooni of Ife said rather than listen to the caution, Igboho hurled insults…

Sheikh Gumi cautions against declaring bandits as terrorists Kaduna-based controversial Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has cautioned against declaring bandits as terrorists, warning that such decision might have dire consequences. Of late, there have been renewed calls from different quarters for the federal government to declare them as terrorist organisation. Early this month, the Senate and the House of Representatives as well as the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, had called on the federal government to declare the bandits as terrorists. But Mr Gumi, who has previously toured their enclaves in order to persuade them to lay down arms,…

Abia Think Tank Programme Hits Airwaves A new talk show which addresses the socio-political issues in Abia state by eminent scholars, technocrats, politicians and public affairs analysts has hit Nigeria’s Flo FM stations in the country. According Dr. Uduma Nnate, the Programme will also highlight the achievements of Abia North Project. Describing Abia Think Tank as educative and informative, Nnate who is a seasoned mobilizer said, "This programme will continue every Friday 5.30pm and promises to be intuitive,  educative, engaging and revealing of where we have come from as a people, where we are at this point in time and…

Nnamdi Kanu shouldn’t be in DSS custody, Justice Nyako carrying out govt’s instructions – Powerful Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court sent back pro-Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, back to the Department of State Services, DSS, custody despite his application to be moved to the Correctional Centre in Kuje. This was as the judge rejected the application filed by Kanu’s lead Counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, that the agitator be transferred from DSS custody. Justice Nyako’s Thursday rejection made it the second time Kanu’s move to be transferred to Kuje Correctional Centre failed. Her latest ruling is coming a few…

Abia Attorney General, 71 Others Elevated To SAN The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has elevated the Attorney General of Abia State, Mr. Uchenna Chinyere Ihediwa and 71 Others to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). In Nigeria, the SAN is awarded as a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and academics. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, is expected to swear in the new senior advocates during an inauguration ceremony to be held on December 8 at the Supreme Court premises in Abuja. Below is a full…

FIRS Proposes Road Infrastructure Funding Scheme For Nigeria The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, says it is proposing the introduction of Road Infrastructure Tax in Nigeria, to make the informal sector contribute to building a modern society. Executive Chairman of FIRS, Muhammad Mamman Nami, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving a delegation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, led by its National President, Chris Isiguzo, in his office, in Abuja. Nami said the proposed Road Infrastructure Tax to be administered by FIRS, will provide government with adequate funding for road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance, as well as providing the…

Abia born philanthropist, Chief Kalu Ijoma Ukeh has called for massive investment in youth education and development as a way of tackling insecurity in the country. Ukeh stated this at a media chat on Wednesday night, explaining that such investment will provide opportunities for youths to be meaningfully engaged instead of indulging in violence and crime. Ukeh, who was recently bestowed with "Integrity Man of the Year" by Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), said only sincere investment in youth development and education would help tackle the level of insecurity affecting Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer, Punkinosis Chemical Company, said;…

Nnamdi Kanu Moved Back To DSS Custody As Court Adjourns Till Nov 10 Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IOPB), has been taken back to custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The IPOB leader was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on a seven-count charge, on Thursday. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism. Count one of the charge read, “Being the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on diverse dates in 2014 and 2015 in London, United Kingdom, did broadcast on Radio…