Adulterated Kerosene in Circulation – NSCDC

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Sunday in Maiduguri alerted Borno residents that kerosene mixed with petrol is currently in circulation in the state. This was stated in a news interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

According to Borno NSCDC Commandant, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, some patriotic citizens alerted the command on the circulation of the adulterated commodity.

“We have been receiving distress calls from the public. A man from Maduganari reported that his house was almost gutted by fire because he used adulterated kerosene." he said.

“We are surprised how they mixed kerosene and petrol, We don’t know whether it is another ploy by Boko Haram to cause havoc,’’ he said.

He said the command would leave no stone unturned to apprehend whoever was responsible for the act, and urged the public to report any form of nefarious activities to the law enforcement agencies.

News Agency of Nigeria

MASSOB joins Forces With Avengers Says Violence is the Only Language for Liberation

In a statement signed by the national leader of MASSOB, Comrade Uchenna Madu, he stated that MASSOB was glad that the Avengers had been consistent in the struggle for the liberation of Biafra.

“The consistency, selflessness and pragmatism of these Biafra warriors gladdens our hearts. It shows and proves the positiveness and acceptability of Biafra by our brethren across the Niger. It also rubbished the earlier diversionary, cowardice, stupid and negative comments / statements and position of some leaders of Ethnic nationalities of the South South who are brainwashed by Hausa Fulani Yoruba oligarchies against Biafra”, he declared.

Madu further stated that “the activities of the current Niger Delta Warriors is a natural confirmation that Biafra stretches towards the gulf of Guinea. The natural inhabitants and indigenous people of these lands are Biafrans by birth but Nigeria by citizens.

“MASSOB has made it open that we want Biafra though we choose non violence approach. We shall also support every genuine, legitimate methodology and approach chosen by any group towards Biafran self determination.

“Because of our non violence approach, the Nigerian security forces have killed thousands of MASSOB members and other groups members since 1999 when the current struggle started.”


“Nigeria and her likes understand the only language of violence. Today, Buhari’s military soldiers are being disgraced, economic power block is being dismantled, diplomatic relations being shattered, his Government in disarray even himself is confused because of the activities of Biafran agitators in the Eastern region.

“Our comrades from Niger Delta who are more United and focused than groups from Igbo based hinterland should not relent as the knees of our oppressors shall bow soon. They will beg Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and others”.

Djokovic Smiles with First Ever French Open

Novak Djokovic was exceptional beating Andy Murray in a fantastic game of tennis to claim his first ever French Open title on Sunday.

 

The World No 1 lost the first set, but recovered to win 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4.Djokovic has now completed a career Grand Slam and currently holds all four major titles at the same time.

 

The elated Serbian player stated that It was a very special moment, the biggest of my career after receiving the trophy.

 

“I felt today something that I never felt before at Roland Garros, I felt the love of the crowd.”

Youth Take Charge Of Government Bill Gains Momentum

Hon. Tony Nwulu MHR's Bill pushing for reduction of age for contesting election into political offices and Independent candidacy is gaining huge support.

The bill aims at making Youths eligible to contest election into mainstream politics, be part of policy making. The hashtag #YouthTakeCharge #NOTTOOYOUNGTORUN is trending...support the campaign.

RE: PRESIDENT BUHARI'S DISAPPEARING ACTS, OGONI LAND CLEAN UP AND THE LAST STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL'S BACK

       With much respect and great enthusiasm, after perusing through your writeup sir, i deem it fit to make some clarifications and much needed additions if need be. Although, i read many of your thoughts and opinions on national issues, in which i have substantially agreed with you, but on this one, i am in a state of opposition to it. Some of the issues you have raised will be given attention as i proceed.

       A president is the Father of the Nation. He superintends over every community, locality, components and states and all the federating units. That President Buhari has visited quite a number of Nations as well as some places in Nigeria but has not visited SE and SS region of the Country is a domiciled and sentimental statement. Infact, in my opinion, it is a statement made to wreck religious and tribal havoc . Are you saying he had visited at least one state in all the geopolitical zones? My records show it that PMB has not visited any place in the NC. He had palpably visited the SW, NE, NW and the lingering question on my mind is does it mean he must at least visit all the geopolitical zones in the country before leaving office? Afterall, these are the same geopolitical zones he visited during electioneering campaigns, culminating in one of the electoral promise to adopt the UNEP report on the OGONILAND cleanup, causing "presential" controversy today. Categorically speaking, the same SS and SE you accused PMB of neglecting has so far received the Federal Government's presence than any other zone, since the inception of his administration. The delegation to Enugu state led by the VP, the delegation to Delta state led by the VP, and the recent delegation to OGONILAND in Rivers State yesterday also led by the VP, are classical examples.

      To forge further, of what use is PMB's physical presence in OGONILAND when he has a VP? If he decides to send his VP to represent him on a National mission, what constitutional provisions has he breached or what constitutional error has he  committed? Has he ripped Nigeria and  Nigerians off some certain benefits? Is it that if the President was physically present, the number of years earmarked for the cleanup would reduce? Either he was present or not, those that hate him from that region will continue to hate him until they find succour in his Government. Those that love him will continue to do so so far they are pleased with his Government. There is nothing so significant about his presence as you have acclaimed.

        Apart from your stance on this issue, we were all living witnesses in the year 2014 & 2015 under the administration of GEJ. He also sent the Minister of Finance to present the Budget of these two years in the National Assembly. This was unprecedented in the history of Nigeria. Of course, the argument would be that there was nothing constitutionally mandatory for him to present it personally. So how do we strike a balance of what GEJ did and what PMB has done? That of GEJ was worst because he did not accord the Legislature the moral respect they deserve. Then, i expected write-ups from different angles but i saw none.

        Presidential actions and decisions are due to one factor or the other, taking cognizance of what the law says as well as upholding Rule of Law. We were made to believe from reports emanating from internet and the Press that it was due to the assassination threats issued to Mr. president. In your justification sir, i can infer that you asserted that the President is bowing to intimidation, scared and sees Niger Delta as a sacred place to visit. I will not tow that line of reasoning and will not give a definite reason but one thing I am sure of is whatever his reasons might have been, it wouldn't have been that of the fear to lose his life. Who knows if it is to safeguard the lives of others? Who knows if he was occupied by other engagements? Who knows if it is to foil the Niger Delta Militants' plans? The issue of Fear should be brushed aside.

         PMB has not failed to demonstrate true leadership; as his cancellation to visit OGONILAND does not make him a deviator from True Leadership. His mission there was the message and we should not ignore the message and attack the messenger. The promise to launch OGONILAND cleanup was carried out yesterday and it has taken place. Bill Gates once said, "As we look ahead into the next century, Leaders will be those who empower others". The cleanup will serve as a form of epowerment for the people of OGONILAND. This is what in my opinion, is called true Leadership. We should not judge a person without full understanding of his reasons for his actions. 

Oyelade Mohammed Akinyemi aka HON MM
Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife , Osun State.
08132504902, 08123694260
Akinyemioyelademm@yahoo.com

My Impeachment was a Personal Vendetta- Former VP of NSASA OAU, Ayo Bello Opens Up

Fomer vice president of the Nigerian Sociology and Anthropology Students' Association, NSASA and founder of Ladies Circle International, Ayo Bello has opened up on her impeachment and cleared the air concerning allegations that she was impeached due to embezzling departmental funds.
Her reaction came after OAU pigeon's claims that the former VP embezzled the department's fund.
She revealed that she wasn't impeached due to embezzlement and sees the news as defamatory and one that has no truth in it.
Ayo Bello sees her impeachment as a Vendetta as she was impeached for missing three consecutive parliamentary sitting due, stressing that she missed those sitting because she was out of the State and her  president gave the house explanations on her behalf.
" I was out of state and the president made explanations to the house on my  behalf yet the trigger happy parliamentarians impeached me a day to lifting the ban. I consider it a "Kangaroo impeachment" that holds no water what soever."
She also stated that all efforts to reach Bamidele William Who claims to be the Converner of OAU pigeon proved abortive, and as a result she had this to say "I want to tell him to retract this statement before the next 24 hours or else, I'm already taking necessary steps, and he is going to meet with my lawyers because this is considered a libel and he is trying to temper with my identity, my personality and my name which I am not going to accept. So I expect him to retract his statement and tender an unequivocal apology to every platform the news got to".
She finally said that she considers her tenure as the VP of NSASA as a successful one and sees her impeachment as one from a trigger happy parliamentarian.

Buhari Didn't Cancel Ogoniland Trip- Presidency Reacts

Presidency Thursday refuted claims in some quarters that president Mohammadu Buhari canceled his trip to Ogoniland, Rivers State for the commencement oil spillage clean up exercise in the region.

It rather stated that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo represented the president at the occasion.

It will be recalled that the presidential movement to the oil rich land had been widely publicized that even the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on the eve of the trip on Wednesday made a broadcast, calling for calm and support for the president.

But at the eleventh hour Wednesday night after his advanced team had arrived Ogoniland, the president detailed his deputy to perform the ritual.

But responding to enquiries by Vanguard on why the president failed to appear in person, his Special Adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said that he was represented at the event by his deputy.

"We all went to school. There is a difference between cancellation and being represented by someone. The president did not cancel his trip to Ogoniland. He was represented by the Vice President", Adesina said.

Culled from Vanguard