Gumi To Nigerians: “Never You Call Bandits Criminals, They’re Good People” Or Else Popular Kaduna Based Islamic cleric Sheik Ahmad Gumi has told Nigerians and the media to stop addressing bandits as criminals, instead nice words should be used when talking to, or about them. He slammed journalists for describing the activities of bandits as criminals. While speaking on Arise Television on Thursday, Gumi said the media is fuelling the insecurity problem by describing the bandits as criminals. He said if Nigerians wants bandits to surrender, they should not be castigated and referred to as criminals but nice words should…
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ISWAP Murdered Top Commander, Okocha, Four Others By Mistake Information reaching us that, Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have erroneously eliminated one of their top commanders known as Ba’ana Okocha, EON Intelligence reports. The indigene of Gamboru area of Borno and four others were shot dead at a heavily protected ISWAP location called Arinna Sorro. The enclave serves as an armoury and hideout for top militant commanders, including foreign ISIS mercenaries who regularly visit from neighbouring countries. Okocha and his guards were wrongly identified by the ISWAP snipers. The squad maintained position throughout the day, it was gathered.…
“I Still Stand On My Word To Defend The Fulanis, They’re Doing The Right Thing”, Gov Mohammed Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, said he does not regret his statement of profiling the Fulani tribe as criminals and has no apologies for it. Governor Mohammed stated this during an official launching of the 2020/2021 annual livestock vaccination campaign held at the Galambi Cattle Ranch in Bauchi. Mohammed said no tribe is free from criminality and it will be unfair to label a tribe with a crime stating that it can lead to disunity in the country.…
Come Personally For Peace Talks, Bandits Tells Buhari A leader of bandit, Halilu Sububu, says daily attacks in Nigeria are due to a breach of agreement. He spoke to Daily Trust at his enclave in Sububu forest located between Zamfara and Sokoto States. The forest borders Sabon Gari in Sokoto, and Shinkafi and Maradun in Zamfara. Sububu also urged President Muhammadu Buhari to personally visit them for a conversation. He further demanded that the Hausa, Yoruba and the Fulani be treated the same way. “It (agreement) has been breached. You have asked for armistice, an agreement was reached but you…
Why People Will Not Make Heaven Because Of Alcohol, Adeboye DANGERS OF ALCOHOL Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. Proverbs 23:29 -30 READ: Proverbs 23:29-35 29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. 31 Look not thou upon the wine…
Ikpeazu ‘Drunkard’ : ‘Adeyemi Is Lucky It Wasn’t Me’, Gov Wike Blows Hot The Executive Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyesom Wike has dared Kogi West Senator, Smart Adeyemi to make uncomplimentary comments about him and expect an instant reaction. Wike threw the challenge in reaction to comments by Senator Adeyemi where he referred to Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu as a “drunkard”. IBOM FOCUS recalls that Senator Smart Adeyemi had during debate on the confirmation of ex-Service Chiefs as Non-Career Ambassadors lashed verbal abuse at Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, describing him as a drunk. But the Rivers…
RECRUITMENT: Customs Announces New Venue For Final Screening Of Shortlisted Candidates, Full Details Information reaching our desk that, The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday disclosed that Hero’s Square, New Owerri, in Imo State, will be the new venue for the final screening of candidates from the South-East and South-South as it gradually concludes its ongoing recruitment exercise. According to Customs Public Relations Officer, Mr Joseph Attah, the earlier chosen venue, Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, is currently under renovation and cannot host the exercise. Attah advised all shortlisted candidates from the zones to note the change of venue and proceed…
Atiku’s Daughter Joins APCP, Her See Membership Card Information reaching us, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s daughter Fatima has revalidated her membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fatima, a former commissioner for health in Adamawa, registered with the ruling party at Ward 1. Unit 08, Jada local government area of the northeast state. The chairman of the APC in Adamawa state, Mr. Ibrahim Bilal, also confirmed the registration of Atiku’s daughter. Fatima Atiku has stayed back in the APC despite her father being a chieftain of the PDP. The 49-year-old was appointed commissioner in August 2015 under the administration…
We’re Ready To Send All Southerners Packing from North, Miyeti Allah Alhaji Sadiq Ibrahim Ahmed, The Bauchi State chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has vowed that the association would resist any attempt by Southern governors and leaders to evict herdsmen, IBOM FOCUS has learned. He said it would be tit for tat by the north should the herders be evicted from the south. Speaking to The Nation yesterday, Ahmed said: ‘’Everyone has the right to live anywhere he or she wants. “In fact, herdsmen, based on their activity of pastoralism, own every part of Nigeria.…
“Obaseki Can’t Leave APC; I Must Bring Him Back”, Akeredolu Vows The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has specially thanked Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki for coming for his second term inauguration. Akeredolu, while giving a vote of thanks to dignitaries, thanked Obaseki, said he will make sure he brings him back to the APC. Obaseki defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2020 election. Obaseki’s defection followed his disqualification to contest for the governorship by the APC screening committee for the election. Obaseki eventually won the election on the platform of…