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PHOTOS: Nnamdi Kanu re-arrested, returned to Nigeria–FG
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been re-arrested and brought back to Nigeria to face his trial, Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said.
At a joint press briefing on Tuesday with the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja, Mr Malami disclosed that international collaborative efforts with security agencies led to Mr Kanu’s arrest and repatriation to Nigeria.
Mr Kanu and his co-defendant are facing treasonable felony charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja
Mr Kanu fled the country in September 2017 after an invasion of his home by the military in Afara-Ukwu, near Umuahia, Abia State.
The Nigerian government obtained a court order on September 20, 2017, to designate IPOB a terrorist group and to proscribe it.
June 29, 2021
New NCoS Controller charges 126 promoted officers in A’Ibom
The Controller of Nigerian Correctional Service, Akwa Ibom State Command, Nse Ukut has told the 126 newly promoted officers of the command to see their elevation as a higher calling for service.
Ukut gave the charge on Tuesday during his maiden decoration ceremony of the newly promoted officers in Uyo thanked God for the opportunity to perform the task barely one week after assumption of office.
The Controller however charged the officers to live above aboard expressing hope that the elevation would enhance their capacity for a better service delivery.
According to him, “to whom much is given, much is expected. Let me remind you that promotion comes with great expectations and additional responsibilities.
‘If the system has rewarded you with an elevation to a higher rank, it is expected that your attitude to work will also change. You are to exhibit total loyalty to your superiors and to the authority.
“You should also avoid activities or actions that would be inimical to the Nigerian Correctional Service and I pray that the sky will be your limit.”
Ukut who thanked the controller General of NCoS, Haliru Nababa for finding all the promoted officers worthy of going to a new rank urged other officers whose names did not appear on the promotion list not to lose hope as they can make it next time.
Meanwhile the promoted officers included, Two Assistant Controller of Corrections promoted to Deputy Controller of Corrections, two Chief Superintendent of Corrections promoted to Assistant Controller of Corrections, 11 Superintendent of Corrections promoted to Chief Superintendent of Corrections and other officers and men.
Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted officers, the Deputy Controller of Corrections, Akwa Ibom State, Effiong Etim, commended the Controller General and the State Controller, Nababa and Ukut respectively for finding them worthy for promotion.
Etim who pledged to be more diligent and dedicated to duty encouraged his colleagues who could not make the promotion list to remain steadfast as their time would also come.
“We are very happy for the promotion, and we appreciate the Controller General and the State controller of corrections for finding us worthy. It is said that the reward for hard work is harder work.
” I promise to put in more effort and discharge my duty creditably to the best of my ability.
Those of my colleagues who were not part of what we are doing today due to one reason or the other, do not worry, for your time wi soon come.” He said.
Highpoint of the event was the decoration of all the newly promoted officers. Those who graced the occasion were the representatives of all the sister security agencies in the State
June 29, 2021
How We Arrested Nnamdi Kanu – Malami
Abubakar Malami, Attorney-General of Federation (AGF), has said Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was arrested through collaborative efforts.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Malami, who did not go into details of the operation that led to the arrest of the fugitive IPOB leader, said Nigerian intelligence and security services worked together.
“Self-aclaimed leader of the proscribed secessionist Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been through the collaborative efforts of Nigerian intelligence and security services.”
“He has been brought back to Nigeria in order to continue facing trial after disappearing while on bail regarding 11 count charge against him.
“Recent steps taken by the Federal Government saw to the interception of the fugitive Kanu on Sunday the 27th day of June, 2021.
“Nwannekaenyi Nnamdi Ngozichukwu Okwu-Kanu, born 25th day of September, 1967 at Afaraukwu, Abia State is a holder of Nigerian Passport No. A05136827 first issued 17th October 2013 at FESTAC, Lagos.
“It is recalled that Kanu was arrested on 14th October, 2015 on 11 count charge bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possession of firearms and improper importation of goods, among others.
“A judge at the Federal High Court, Abuja revoked Kanu’s bail that was granted him on health ground and issued a bench warrant for his arrest on the same date, over his failure to appear in court for hearing.
“He has, upon jumping bail, been accused of engaging in subversive activities that include inciting violence through television, radio and online broadcasts against Nigeria and Nigerian State and institutions.
“Kanu was also accused of instigating violence especially in the Southeastern Nigeria that resulted in the loss of lives and property of civilians, military, para military, police forces and destruction of civil institutions and symbols of authorities.”
June 29, 2021
TB Joshua for burial in Lagos on July 9
The late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet TB Joshua, will be buried in the church premises on July 9, 2021.
Head of the burial committee, Dr Gary Tonge, disclosed this on Tuesday at a briefing.
He said burial activities for the renowned cleric will hold from July 5 to July 11, 2021.
He said a series of activities tagged ‘CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PROPHET TB JOSHUA (1963-2021) -NOT MINE BUT GOD’S OWN’ will hold on the days.
On July 5, he said there will be a candlelight procession from 6pm.
This, according to Tonge, will be a private service.
July 6 and 7 will be for tribute service from 10am to 7pm.
It will be open to the public but with limited seating.
There will also be a Service of Songs/All Night Praise from 12midnight, which is open to the public but with limited seating.
On July 8, there will be a Lying-in-State from 11am to 5pm.
This will be open to the public to pay their last respects.
Interment holds on July 9 on the premises of SCOAN.
Thanksgiving will follow at the church on July 11.
June 29, 2021
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Arrest IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu
After over two years of man-hunting, the federal government has at last arrested self-acclaimed Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
He was arrested by a combined team of Nigerian and foreign security agents in a coordinated interception.
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Tuesday, at an emergency media briefing in his office confirmed the arrest of Kanu.
Kanu who was put on trial on charges bothering on terrorism, treasonable felony and sponsoring unlawful organization had escaped from Nigeria shortly after his arraignment before the federal high court in Abuja and admission on bail.
Justice Binta Nyako who granted him bail on the ground of his ill-health had revoked the bail on march 28 , 2019 and issued a bench warrant for his arrest in any part of Nigeria.
He, however, confirmed that Kanu will appear before the federal high court today, for continuation of his trial.
June 29, 2021
BREAKING: Buhari seeks approval for N894bn supplementary budget
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the House of Representatives to seek approval of N894.842bn supplementary budget to fund purchase of COVID-19 drugs and weapons for the Armed Forces.
In a letter addressed to Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila read at Tuesday plenary, the President said the supplementary budget is limited to some critical needs, stressing other needs will be contained in the 2022 budget.
The President indicated the 2022 Appropriation Bill will be presented to the National Assembly in September.
The President said COVID-19 drugs will be procured from the supplementary budget as the Federal Government intends to vaccinate about 70 percent eligible Nigerians before the end of 2022.
Details shortly…
June 29, 2021
Facebook hits $1 trillion valuation for first time
Social media giant, Facebook, has hit a $1 trillion valuation, following a dismissal of two antitrust lawsuits against the company.
Facebook’s stock closed higher on Monday at $355.64 per share which contributed to the trillion-dollar valuation, Business Insider reported.
The rise came after a United States court dismissed complaints by the Federal Trade Commission and a group of state attorneys generals against the social networking company.
The FTC has claimed that Facebook is exercising monopoly as the social media giant controls over 60% of the social-networking market.
In the ruling of the case, US District Judge James Boasberg in Washington dismissed the claim, as he explained that there was no proof to support their claim.

In a separate case, 46 state attorneys general formed a coalition to question Facebook’s purchase of WhatsApp and Instagram, claiming that the acquisition was a tactic to hinder competition from upcoming social-media rivals.
Dismissing the case, Boasberg said that social networking services are “free to use, and the exact metes and bounds of what even constitutes a (social networking) service, which features of a company’s mobile app or website are included in that definition.”
The dismissal of both cases led to a 4.2% rise in Facebook’s stock, leading to a $1 trillion value.
As a result, Facebook, which was co- by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, became the youngest and fifth US company to reach the 13-digit milestone.
Other companies that have crossed the milestone include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google parent company, Alphabet.
June 29, 2021
Senate to debate Petroleum Bill Report on Thursday – Lawan
The Senate will on Thursday debate the report of its joint committees on Petroleum (Upstream, Downstream and Gas) on the Petroleum Industry Bill.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan disclosed this on Tuesday after the chairman of the panel, Senator Mohammed Sabo (Jigawa South West) submitted the committees’ report.
Lawan said, “We will be considering the report on Thursday. We have today, tomorrow and Thursday to look at the report so that when we consider the report, we will be doing so on the basis of what we have been able to read from this very important report.”
June 29, 2021
BREAKING: Former SA President, Jacob Zuma sentenced to Prison
Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for contempt of court.
Judge Sisi Khampepe, on Tuesday, said Zuma was found guilty of contempt of court following his refusal to appear before a graft panel.
“The Constitutional Court can do nothing but conclude that Mr Zuma is guilty of the crime of contempt of court,” the Judge said.
Recall that the 79-year-old Zuma was forced to step down as president in 2018 over corruption allegations.
The former president had defied an order by the constitutional court in January to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.
Details later….
June 29, 2021
FG Extends NIN-SIM Data verification Deadline
The federal government has again approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to July 26, 2021.
This is the fifth time this year that the deadline would be extended.
The decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders on the need to consolidate the enrolment and NIN-SIM verification process following the rapid increase in the number of enrolment systems across the country, a joint statement by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) said on Tuesday.
“The Federal Government has approved the extension as part of its effort to make it easier for its citizens and residents to obtain the NIN and it is important to take advantage of the extension.

“There are now a total of 57.3 million unique NIN enrolments, with an average of 3 to 4 SIMs per NIN.
“With the great number of enrolment centres across the country, every citizen and legal resident should be able to obtain their NINs”, the statement signed by NCC’s Ikechukwu Adinde and NIMC’s Kayode Adegoke said.
They said the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, on behalf of the federal government, commended Nigerians for their patience and compliance with the federal government’s directive on the NIN-SIM registration exercise.
They equally quoted the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof Umar Garba Dambatta, and the Director-General/CEO of that NIMC, Engr Aliyu Azeez, as urging Nigerians and legal residents to make sure they use the opportunity to complete the process of enrolment and verification. The joint statement said as of June 28, 2021, a total of 5,410 enrolment systems were now available across the country and “this would significantly ease the NIN enrolment process and subsequent linkage of NIN to SIM.” It is worthy of note that there were only about 800 such enrolment systems as of December 2020, the statement added.
June 29, 2021