10 things you need to know this Sunday afternoon
Lalong cleared the air on the insinuation making rounds in the social media and elsewhere alleging that he was not responsible for the impeachment of the former Speaker.
Lalong was responding to a submission by a Jos-based cleric Prophet Isa El-Buba at the annual thanksgiving service of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
Leaked sex tapes intentional: I Go Dye speaks
Veteran comedian, Francis Agoda also known as I Go Dye has spoken on the sex tape scandals that recently hit the Nigerian entertainment industry.
According to him, leaked sex tapes especially by African entertainers are likely to be intentional.
I Go Dye said Africans are generally more reserved in matters of sex, and many kids have had to live with their parents in a room.
The comedian said, despite this, African children hardly see their parents during their intimate moments. Read More
Kyari not recalled by IGP Usman Baba: Frank Mba
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports that suspended Deputy-commissioner of Police Abba Kyari has been recalled to resume work.
Spokesperson for the police, Commissioner Frank Mba dismissed the report.
“How can the police recall an officer suspended by the Police Service Commission?, he said.
Kyari who was formerly OC SARS and commander of the Inspector-General of police Intelligence Response Team (IGP-IRT) had been under investigation after being indicted in a scam case involving Abbas Ramon, commonly known as Hushpuppi.
The FBI alleged that Kyari connived with Hushpuppi to defraud a Qatari businessman of $1.1m. Read more
I didn't stop Anambra Airport commissioning: Andy Uba
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Andy Uba did not attempt to stop the commissioning of the Anambra International Airport in Umueri by Governor Willie Obiano, on Saturday.
Mr Victor Ogene, Director, Media and Publicity for Uba described the report as fake news and lashed its purveyors for playing politics with every matter.
Ogene urged media men to dig deep and ask questions on issues bothering on lives and social development of the state.
“Journalists should search very deep into whatever news content is available to you to ascertain the true information and feed the public richly, do not depend on press releases always,” he advised.
Ogene asked “How can the Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) work against the treasure of the state he longs to govern?” Read more
Nigeria's COVID-19 cases plunge below 100
The new cases were logged in eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) , the NCDC said in its latest update.
Nigeria’s confirmed cases have now reached 211,887, with 203,080 discharged and 2,895 dead.
Bauchi topped the list of infections with 22 new cases, followed by Edo and the FCT with 17 cases respectively. Read More
Anambra: Corps members afraid, lament absence of insurance cover
They spoke against the backdrop of the insecurity that has ravaged the South-East, as well as the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra.
A corps member, serving in a secondary school in Aniocha said, “If INEC does not tell us how they would ensure our safety, I am not sure I will be part of the process even if they make it compulsory for all corps members.”
Another corps member, serving in the Akwa South Local Government Area of Anambra State said, “INEC did not tell us anything about insurance cover for us. Its officials only said we are ad hoc staff and will work to support the workers of the commission. I am not sure I want to risk my life because of any election. What if they begin to shoot corps member? My mother has told me to come home.” Read more
Kwara Govt urges residents to comply with monthly sanitation
Kwara State Ministry of Environment has urged residents of the state to comply with monthly environmental sanitation exercise to enhance cleanliness and protect the environment.
This is contained in a statement by Mrs Okanlawon Taiwo, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry, in Ilorin on Sunday.
Taiwo said that the Ministry would not condone flagrant disregard of the monthly sanitation exercise by some residents of the state. Read More
Diri commends security agencies for rescuing kidnapped expatriate
Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa on Sunday in Yenagoa commended security agencies for the swift rescue of an expatriate kidnapped by gunmen.
Diri gave the commendation in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Doubara Atasi.
Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa said, “The state government is grateful; the security agencies ensured swift response and their effort yielded immediate result.’ Read more
Full list of elected PDP national officers
Many of the positions, including the chairmanship, won by Dr Iyorchia Ayu, were filled by consensus.
Here is the list of the officials for the records:
National Chairman – Iyorchia Ayu
Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested)
Deputy National Chairman (South) – Taofeek Arapaja (Contested)
National Secretary – Samuel Anyanwu (Unopposed)
National Treasurer – Ahmed Mohammed (Unopposed)
National Organising Secretary – Umar Bature (Unopposed)
National Financial Secretary – Daniel Woyegikuro (Unopposed)
National Women’s Leader – Professor Stella Effah-Attoe (Unopposed)
National Youth Leader – Muhammed Suleiman (Contested)
National Legal Adviser – Kamaldeen Ajibade (Unopposed)
National Publicity Secretary – Debo Ologunagba (Unopposed)
National Auditor – Okechuckwu Daniel (Unopposed)
Deputy National Secretary – Setoji Kosheodo (Unopposed)
Deputy National Treasurer – Ndubisi David (Unopposed)
Deputy National Publicity Secretary – Ibrahim Abdullahi (Unopposed)
Deputy National Organising Secretary – Ighoyota Amori (Unopposed)
Deputy National Financial Secretary – Adamu Kamale (Unopposed)
Deputy National Women’s Leader – Hajara Wanka (Unopposed)
Deputy National Youth Leader – Timothy Osadolor (Unopposed)
Deputy National Legal Adviser – Okechukwu Osuoha (Unopposed)
Deputy National Auditor – Abdulrahman Mohammed (Unopposed)