Friday, October 05, 2018

Press Release: Police Explains Why It Forcefully Disperse PDP Bigwigs' Protesters On Osun Poll |PoliFocus

The police have responded to the alleged teargassing of Peoples Democratic Party's lawmakers earlier today in the nation's capital.

The statement reads:
Senator Bukola Saraki, Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Ben Bruce who were captured on camera to have been involved in the disturbance of public peace and public safety, unlawful blockade of Shehu Shagari way for several hours preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on the highway thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety and violent attack on Policemen posted to ensure security of the Force Headquarters, pushing and hitting the Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to cause damage to Police equipment and Government properties are hereby invited to report themselves to the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters on Monday, 8th October, 2018 for investigation. 

Today at about 1330Hrs, unruly and violent protesters who are members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in their hundreds with thugs and miscreants inside several trucks and vehicles blocked the Shehu Shagari way in front of the Nigeria Police Force, Headquarters creating a gridlock of traffic on the highway and preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on Shehu Shagari way thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety, suddenly the unruly/violent protesters surge and rushed violently on the Policemen posted to ensure safety of the Force Headquarters premises, pushing and hitting the Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to cause damage to Police equipment and Government properties. 

2. The Police team headed by a very Senior Police Officer despite the provocation, after issuing words of proclamation, warning this unruly PDP protesters who were chanting war songs of ”we no go gree o, we no go gree, we no go gree”, charged the Police personnel who used minimum force and dispersed them. 

3. Senator Dino Melaye, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce and others yet to be identified were recorded on Camera pushing Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to damage and destroy Police equipment and Government properties while Senator Bukola Saraki was at the scene of the attack in his car also captured on camera along with hundreds of miscreants and thugs in the acts of disturbance of public peace and public safety, unlawful blockade of Shehu Shagari way for several hours preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on the highway thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety. 

4. The Inspector General of Police has directed immediate investigation into this unprovoked and unwarranted attack on the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and the Force Headquarters premises which is against the law and condemnable. The Force will do everything within the law to bring all perpetrators of this crime to justice, no matter how highly placed.

5. Consequently, Senator Bukola Saraki, Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Ben Bruce who were captured on camera to have been involved in the disturbance of public peace and public safety, unlawful blockade of Shehu Shagari way for several hours preventing motorists, road users and other members of the public from having access and passage on the highway thereby disturbing public peace and public safety and causing innocent people to scamper for safety and violent attack on Policemen posted to ensure security of the Force Headquarters, pushing and hitting the Policemen to forcefully enter the Force Headquarters to cause damage to Police equipment and Government properties are hereby invited to report themselves to the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters on Monday, 8th October, 2018 for investigation. 

6. Members of the public in the FCT are implored to remain calm as the situation is under control. Further development will be communicated to the public soon.

Ag. DCP JIMOH MOSHOOD
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS







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Saturday, September 29, 2018

Ex EFCC Boss, Nuhu Ribadu Denies stepping Down From Adamawa Guber Race |PoliFocus

An aspirant to the office of governor of Adamawa State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nuhu Ribadu, has denied reports that he has withdrawn from the race, Premium Times has reported.

The denial was contained in a statement Friday by the Director General of his campaign organisation, Salihu Bawuro, in Yola.

“Our attention is drawn to rumours circulating to the effect that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has withdrawn his aspiration for Adamawa State governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Friday, September 28, 2018

#Oyo2019: Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu Screened Out Of APC Gov Primaries Over NYSC Certificate |PoliFocus

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declined to clear the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, for its governorship primaries.

Shittu, who is interested in becoming the party’s governorship candidate in Oyo State, was screened out of the primary for not having a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate.

Monday, September 24, 2018

Frustrated Beautiful Lady Took To Twitter To Look For Man That'll Marry Her This Year |PoliFocus

A frustrated beautiful middle-aged lady has took to Twitter in her search for a husband.

The Port Harcourt based lady said that man that should 'apply' must be ready to walk down the isles with her unfailingly this year.

At Last! National Assembly Set To Reconvene, Announces New Date For Resumption |PoliFocus

National Assembly Set To Reconvene, Announces Date For Resumption |PoliFocus
A new resumption date has been announced for the two chambers of the National Assembly.

The parliament, which was earlier slated to resume on Tuesday, September 25, following the ongoing two-month annual recess, will now resume on October 9.

I Steal Motorcycle Anytime I’m Broke, Says 24-year-old Suspect |PoliFocus

A robbery suspect arrested by officers of the Niger State Police Command, has confessed to stealing a motorcycle, a crime he commits each time he is broke, Laila has reported.

According to the suspect, Manyan Gimba who was arrested with a Bajaj motorcycle valued at N230,000, he had stolen several motorcycles which he sold to meet his financial responsibilities.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

#OsunDecides2018: Davido Raises Alarm, Says 1,000 Votes Have Been Deleted From Ayedaade LG Results |PoliFocus

Singer Adeleke David popularly known as Davido has raised an alarm that the election umpire has manipulate the result of Ayedaade local government with 1,000 votes.






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Saturday, September 22, 2018

#OsunDecides2018: Police Parade Two Suspected Vote Buyers Arrested In Iwo LG As N604k Was Found On Them (PHOTOS) |PoliFocus

Police have arrested two men suspected to be buying votes in the ongoing Osun gubernatorial election.

The duo were arrested in Iwo local government of the state with the sum of N604,000. It is expected that the law will not be perverted over this.

Friday, September 21, 2018

After Many Denials, Oyo Gov Abiola Ajimobi Officially Announces Senatorial Ambition |PoliFocus

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital announced his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ajimobi made the announcement at the maiden General Abdulsalami Abubakar Foundation Peace Lecture held at the Trenchard Hall of the University of Ibadan.

18-year-old Boy Paraded For Raping Seven EKSU Students​ |PoliFocus

The police have paraded a suspected rapist, Chidi Okoye Christian, who allegedly raped female students of Ekiti State University (EKSU).

The 18-year-old Okoye has been on the wanted list of EKSU Security Unit for some time following attacks on students living off campus.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Shocking! Federal Govt Suspends National Carrier 'Nigeria Air' Project |PoliFocus

Federal Executive Council today took a decision to suspend the much publicized national carrier tagged 'Nigeria Air' 

#OsunDecides2018: Police Declares PDP's Candidate Senator Ademola Adeleke Wanted |PoliFocus

Police declare Senator Adeleke wanted ahead of Saturday’s guber election, not long after WAEC confirmed Senator Adeleke’s certificate, the Nigeria Police filed a examination malpractice charge against the dancing senator claiming that the PDP governorship candidate in Saturday’s election in Osun State impersonated a candidate in the National Examination Council (NECO)

Saturday, September 15, 2018

2019: INEC May Ban Mobile Phones At Polling Units To Curb Vote Buying |PoliFocus

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday, said the commission is considering banning the use of mobile phones at polling units.

Mr Yakubu made this known on Friday at an Election Dialogue Series organised by a civil society organisation, YIAGA’s WatchingTheVote, at Sheraton Hotels in Abuja.

President Buhari Accepts Resignation Of Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun |PoliFocus


President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday accepted the resignation of the Hon. Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun. The President thanked the Minister for her services to the nation and wished her well in her future pursuits.

Full Text Of The Resignation Letter Of Minister Of Finance, Kemi Adeosun Over Forged NYSC Certificate |PoliFocus

Nigeria's Minister of Finance  Kemi Adeosun has resigned her appointment over the controversies that the fake NYSC Exemption Certificate has been generated.

She tendered her resignation letter yesterday, 14th of September, 2018 in a letter written directly to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

President Buhari Appoints Yusuf Magaji Bichi As The New DG DSS... (Read His Profile) |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved with effect from the 14th of September, the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi (fwc), as new Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS).

The appointee is a core Secret Service operative.

He attended Danbatta Secondary School, the Kano State College of Advanced Studies and the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he graduated with a degree in Political Science.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Unlimited Awoof As Glo Introduces 'Oga SIM' |PoliFocus

Digital Transformation Leader, Globacom, is currently making waves with its newly introduced Oga SIM, which gives a whopping 125 percent bonus to new data subscribers on the Glo network.

Glo’s Oga SIM also covers subscribers who have not used their data services in the last three months.

Apple Unveils iPhone XS |PoliFocus

Apple has updated its iPhone X handset with three more powerful models, two of which are larger than before.

The iPhone XS Max has a 6.5in (16.5cm) display.

The iPhone XS has the same 5.8in-sized component as the original. The iPhone XR’s screen is 6.1in but is lower quality.

Tottenham Hotspur Captain Hugo Lloris Pleads Guilty To Drink Driving |PoliFocus

Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris has admitted being more than twice the drink-drive limit when he was stopped in the early hours by police in central London.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper, of East Finchley, north London, was charged and bailed following a routine patrol stop in the early hours of August 24.

2019: President Buhari Receives Nomination Forms From NCAN |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari has received his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms in the State House.

The forms were purchased by the group known as Nigeria Consolidation Ambassadors network, NCAN. An organization that believes in the leadership of the incumbent president.

Monday, September 03, 2018

Ben Bruce Celebrates 40 Years Wedding Anniversary, Calls Wife 'Most Beautiful Girl In The World' |PoliFocus

Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce took to Twitter to celebrate his marriage as it clocks 40 years today.

Money Politics: Between Vote Buyers And Vote Sellers, Who Are The Real Criminals? |PoliFocus

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Ekiti gubernatorial election had come and gone but some of the happenings that were witnessed during the poll are still generating controversies, but this publication will be limited to the 'vote buying and selling aspect'.

In the history of democracy in Nigeria, politicians have been wooing the electorates before and during the election but what we witness in Ekiti was barbaric and ignoble. Politicians were caught on tape sharing money to the would-be electorates, the monies ranging between N3,000 to N5,000.

Sunday, September 02, 2018

2019: Kwankwaso Picks Up PDP's Presidential Nomination Form |PoliFocus

Former Kano State Governor and Senator, Rabiu Kwankwaso has made his intention officially known by picking up PDP's presidential nomination form at the party's secretariat.

With this, he has joined the likes of Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Dr Bukola Saraki, Tambuwal, among others who have picked similar form.

The stage is now getting ready for the final showdown on October 6th, a day the party's standard bearer will emerge.




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UAE Announces New Rules For Tourist Visas... Free Visa During Summer (See Details) |PoliFocus

Tourists travelling to the UAE during the summer won't need to pay visa fees for dependents aged 18 years or below, the UAE Cabinet announced recently. The fee exemption will be applicable between July 15 and September 15 every year and is expected to boost tourist numbers during the off peak season.

Saturday, September 01, 2018

Man Jailed For Not Sharing Facebook Password |PoliFocus

A British man suspected in the murder of a school girl has been sent to jail for refusing to share his Facebook password with police investigating her death, the media reported.

Stephen Nicholson was jailed for refusing to share his Facebook password with police, which they claimed obstructed their investigation into the stabbing of 13-year-old Lucy McHugh on July 26 this year, the Independent reported, late on Friday.

2019: Dankwambo Canvasses For 'Loyalty' As Aspirants Jostle For PDP's Presidential Ticket |PoliFocus

One of the leading presidential aspirants under the opposition People's Democratic Party, PDP and Gombe State Governor, Dankwambo has urged the party to have a deep thought about the choice of its candidate, come October 6th.

Davido Reveals Why He Registered For NYSC |PoliFocus

Latest corps member and Nigerian popular singer, Davido has revealed why he registered for the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.
On Tuesday, 28th 2018 Davido shared photos of himself in NYSC uniform after his registration as he amazed his fellow corp members of his arrival into Lagos camp.

2019: Nigerian Prostitutes Throw Weight Behind Saraki, Reveal Why Buhari Must Go |PoliFocus

The National Association of Nigerian Prostitutes, NANP, has declared support for the candidature of Bukola Saraki ahead of the 2019 presidential election.

The association, therefore, called on all Nigerians to back the President of Nigerian Senate to ensure his emergence in 2019.

Friday, August 31, 2018

UEFA To Introduce VAR In Champions League, Europa League From 2019-20 Season |PoliFocus

UEFA plans to use video assistant referees (VAR) in the Champions League from next season but is unlikely to use the technology this term, even in the final, its president Aleksander Ceferin said on Friday.

Over 1 Million Students In UAE Resume For A New Academic Calendar On Sunday |PoliFocus

Some 1.1 million students will be back to school on Sunday at 616 public schools across the nation, amidst extensive preparations by the Ministry of Education to launch a new trouble-free academic year.

Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, affirmed that the ministry had completed all preparations and arrangements in order to create an attractive, encouraging learning environment that helps students start the new 2018-2019 academic year with enthusiasm, motivation and passion.

2019: Indirect Primaries Is A Maternity Room For Corruption —Shehu Sani |PoliFocus

Reactions are counter reactions have been trailing the decision of the NEC of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to use indirect primaries for certain class of elections but opted for direct primary for presidential election.

But to a vocal Senator representing Kaduna State, Shehu Sani, he sees indirect primaries as a maternity room for corruption.







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PHOTO: Three Docked Over Issuance Of Fake Canadian Visa In Oyo |PoliFocus

Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, arraigned Adeshina Taoheed Aderemi, Adekoya Abosede and Ishola Abiodun Kazeem before Justice R. B. Akintola of the High Court of Oyo State, sitting in Ibadan, on 7-count charge bordering on forgery, uttering and obtaining money by false pretence.

Ekiti: After Battling With Gun Injury, Opeyemi Bamidele Returns Home From The US |PoliFocus

A human rights activist and a former House of Representatives member, Opeyemi Bamidele, has returned to Nigeria from the United States where he went for medical treatment following gunshot wounds he sustained  during the campaign for the Ekiti State governorship election.

Bamidele arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 3pm on Thursday.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Breaking: President Buhari Jets Off To China To Attend FOCAC|PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari will Friday depart for China to participate in the 7th Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) scheduled to hold September 3 - 4, 2018 in Beijing.

The President’s first engagement in Beijing will be an interactive session with the Nigerian Community in China at the Nigerian Embassy.

2019: Oyo Gov Ajimobi Declares Friday Work-free For Oyo Workers To Register, Collect PVCs |PoliFocus

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday declared Friday (tomorrow) as holiday to allow public and civil servants who are yet to register or collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, to do so.

Ajimobi declared the public holiday through a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Alli, on Thursday.

2019: After Considering The Call Of The Teeming Youth, I Hereby Announce My Intention To Run For Presidency —Saraki (Video) #SarakiDeclares

The embattled President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki who decamped from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to join People's Democratic Party, PDP has announced his intention to vie for the nation's top shot.

Dogara, Lasun Miss APC NEC Meeting As Oshiomhole Recognizes Lawal As Acting Senate President |PoliFocus

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and his Deputy, Yusuf Lasun, were absent at the 6th National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, currently going on at the party’s secretariat in Abuja.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

"I Washed Dead Bodies For 8 Years Abroad" —Gov Abiola Ajimobi |PoliFocus

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has opened up on his hustle while outside of the country studying as a young man and according to him, he washed dead bodies to pay his tuition fees.

Ajimobi said this yesterday at a South-West Youths Regional Summit in Osogbo, Daily Post reports.

The Governor, while urging the youth to have a positive mindset towards hard work, said he spent eight years abroad washing dead bodies to survive.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Buhari, Tinubu, APC Caucus Meet In Aso Rock |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the national caucus of All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The meeting at the New Banquet Hall of the State House started around 8.30pm.

Internal Crises Loom In Oyo APC As Shittu Gets President Buhari’s Nod To Contest 2019 Guber Election |PoliFocus

Adebayo Shittu, minister of communications, has reportedly received the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari to join the 2019 governorship race in Oyo state.

Shittu will be contesting under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Dubai Maid Wins 1 Million AED In Raffle Draw |PoliFocus

A Filipina in Dubai became a millionaire after she won the big prize at a UAE-based exchange's raffle draw, Khaleej Times has reported 

According to a statement issued by Al Ansari Exchange, Gina Realuyo Soriano from Philippines became the fifth millionaire of its popular Al Ansari Exchange Rewards - Summer Promotion. Gina's name was picked during the draw held at the Metropolitan Hotel in Dubai.

Angry Mob Beats Suspected Yahoo boy To Death In Ede |PoliFocus

A suspected Yahoo boy and final year Building Technology student of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, was, lynched yesterday after he used his car to kill at least five people, including some Post UTME students.

Two Men Remanded In Ekiti For Murder Of Bunmi Ojo |PoliFocus

TWO men, Tajudeen Bello and Luck Solomon, who allegedly murdered Mr Bunmi Ojo, Commissioner in the Federal Character Commission, were on Monday in Ado Ekiti remanded in prison on the orders of an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court.

The accused — Bello, 22, and Solomon, 32 — are facing a two-count charge of murder and membership of a cult.

Nollywood Bad Boy, Jim Iyke Denies Assaulting Anyone At The Airport |PoliFocus

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke was yesterday accused of slapping an airport staff at the Muritala Mohammed Airport and subsequently arrested by the Police, but he denied the report saying it was just a minor altercation.

Suspected Ritualistic Who Pretends To Be Madman Nabbed With Charms In Ondo |PoliFocus

A middle-aged man suspected to be a kidnapper and ritualist, Adetoyinbo, who usually disguised as a madman to operate was on Monday, apprehended by residents of Orita Obele area of Akure, Ondo state capital.

Monday, August 27, 2018

Impeachment: APC Dares Saraki To Reconvene |PoliFocus

The ruling All Progressives Congress has dared the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to reconvene the Senate if indeed he was not perturbed about moves to impeach him.

The APC spoke through its acting National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena, said the party’s position was its response to Saraki’s declaration that he was not losing sleep over threats to unseat him following his decision to dump the APC to join the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

National Interest Must Be Placed Above Rights Of Individuals —President Buhari |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the rights of individuals in the society must always take a second place where national security and public interests are threatened.

President Buhari said this today while declaring open the 58th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)  in Abuja with the theme: “Transition, Transformation and Sustainable Institutions’’.

"I’ve Killed Three Persons Since Initiated Into Cult —Arrested Black Axe Member |PoliFocus

Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Imo State have arrested an alleged notorious cultist and killer, Chijioke Ogbonna, also known as Ogbotiti.

Ogbotiti, while being paraded by the police last Saturday, told newsmen that he had killed three persons since he was initiated into the Black Axe confraternity in 2014.

Mother Sells Six-Week-old Baby, Buys Phone With Proceeds In Edo |PoliFocus

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have begun investigation into the alleged sale of a six-week-old baby by her a 23-year-old mother, Miracle Johnson.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Kokumo, who confirmed the incident, described it as a serious offence.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Police Invites Fani-Kayode Over Alleged Criminal Conspiracy, Incitement |PoliFocus

Ex Aviation Minister and a PDP stalwart, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been asked to report at the national headquarters of the Police in Abuja on Tuesday over alleged criminal offences.

The police ‘invitation’ dated August 20 alleges criminal conspiracy, defamation, inciting publication, injurious falsehood and conduct likely to cause breach of public peace.