June 2021 | Page 2 of 7

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Gumi: DSS allegedly arrests Islamic cleric in investigations into banditry

The Department of State Services has invited controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for questioning.

According to a report by VOA Hausa on Friday, June 25, Gumi was invited by the DSS in the wake of an interview granted on ARISE Television on Wednesday.

Gumi had alleged that security agents played a role in the insecurity plaguing Nigeria by collaborating with the bandits who engage in killing and kidnapping for ransom.

The Nigerian Army had replied to Gumi, same day saying his statement is both sad and unfortunate.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, had said that “the sweeping allegation peddled by the scholar is not only sad and unfortunate but a calculated attempt to denigrate the Nigerian military and undermine the sacrifices of our patriotic troops, who are working tirelessly to restore peace and stability across the country.

“While the army will not attempt to excuse the possibility of black sheep amongst its fold, it must be stated unambiguously that it will not condone any form of sabotage or aiding and assisting the enemy by any personnel, as provisions for dealing decisively with such acts are crystallised in Section 45 (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A 20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

Gumi is known for making controversial statements; regarding bandits and killer herdsmen.

Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that physical registration in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence on July 19.

This was contained in a statement issued by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at a news conference; during the launch of the online portal for the CVR exercise in Abuja on Thursday, June 24.

Yakubu said that while the online registration would commence on June 28 nationwide; physical registration at its local government and states offices would commence on July 19.

The chairman said that the decision was made in consultation with stakeholders; in view of security concerns in the country.

He recalled that the INEC recently had attacks on its offices across the country; where they were burnt or vandalized.

Yakubu said that clearly, the aim of the attackers was to undermine the commission’s capacity to organize elections; as well as other electoral activities, including the CVR.

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Presidency confirms postponement of Buhari’s medical trip to UK

The Presidency has stated that the medical follow-up visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the United Kingdom earlier scheduled for June 25, has been postponed.

Mr Femi Adesina, the Presidency spokesman confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja on Friday, June 25.

Recall that on Thursday, Adesina had announced Friday (today) as the date for the president’s trip.

According to the presidential aide, a new date will be announced in due course.

‘’The medical follow-up visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the United Kingdom earlier scheduled for today, Friday, June 25, 2021, has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course,’’ the Presidency stated.

4wardwego gathered that the president was last on a medical trip to London in March.

Meanwhile, the federal government has announced the extension of the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from June 28 to July 5, 2021.

This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, June 24; by the Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, who said the country is yet to record any case of death directly linked to the COVID-19 vaccination.

Shuaib further noted that anybody yet to take the second jab of the vaccine should hurry up; and go to the nearest designated vaccination centre to do so.

He said, “It is, however, important for me to repeat that Nigeria has not recorded any case of death; directly linked to the COVID-19 vaccination”.

He added that the agency was tracking the utilisation of the vaccines to ensure that those that have early expiration dates are administered first to avoid wastage.

Shuaib said cases of mild, moderate, and severe reactions on the vaccine; that have been recorded were those expected from normal vaccination; adding that those who experienced any of those have since recovered and are doing well.

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INEC reveals physical voters’ registration to commence July 19

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that physical registration in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence on July 19.

This was contained in a statement issued by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at a news conference during the launch of the online portal for the CVR exercise in Abuja on Thursday, June 24.

Yakubu said that while the online registration would commence on June 28 nationwide, physical registration at its local government and states offices would commence on July 19.

The chairman said that the decision was made in consultation with stakeholders in view of security concerns in the country.

He recalled that the INEC recently had attacks on its offices across the country, where they were burnt or vandalised.

Yakubu said that clearly, the aim of the attackers was to undermine the commission’s capacity to organise elections and other electoral activities, including the CVR.

“Luckily, only buildings, equipment and materials have been destroyed. Although the attacks have subsided, the commission is still deeply worried by the threat that they can pose to registrants and our staff during the CVR.

“As a result of this profound concern, the commission has made representations to government and had several discussions with stakeholders, including security agencies under the auspices of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) political parties, civil society organisations and the media.

“During these consultations, we shared our plans, hopes and concerns regarding the security threat that we currently face.

“From the consultations, the stakeholders reached a consensus that it is important for the commission to place a high premium on securing lives of registrants and staff, as well as the protection of the expensive registration equipment to be deployed for the exercise.

“Consequently, they advised that the commission should adopt a graduated approach to the CVR exercise by starting online.

“After appraising the situation, the exercise can then proceed physically at the state and LGA offices before finally deploying to all the 2,673 centres nationwide.

“Based on this advice, the commission decided to adopt a roll-out and roll-back approach to the exercise such that the registration centres will not only be accessible, but safe and secure.

“After careful consideration of these suggestions, the commission has decided to modify the schedule for the CVR as follows:

“There will be the commencement of registration only on June 28, through INEC registration portal https://cvr.inecnigeria.org or https://cvr.inec.gov.ng

“The schedule of appointments for online registrants and physical CVR, at INEC state and local government offices nationwide will commence on July 19,” Yakubu said.

The INEC chairman said that the registration portal would go live in the early hours of June 28.

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Buhari scheduled to travel to UK on Friday for medical check

President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to London, the United Kingdom on Friday, the Presidency has said.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Thursday, June 24, in Abuja.

According to him, Buhari will be back in the country after the comprehensive checkups during the second week of July.

“President Muhammadu Buhari will proceed to London, the United Kingdom on Friday, June 25, 2021, for a scheduled medical follow-up.

He is due back in the country during the second week of July, 2021,” the statement read.

President Buhari’s scheduled trip to London comes almost three months since he last visited the United Kingdom for the same purpose.

He had travelled to the United Kingdom on March 30 for a routine medical check-up, as indicated in a statement by his media adviser.

The President later returned to the country via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on April 15, at the end of the trip which lasted more than two weeks.

Amid speculations that the Nigerian leader may be sick at the time and had to embark on an emergency trip, the presidency stated that there was nothing of such.

“It is a routine medical check-up; the President has undertaken this with a set of doctors that he has retained over many years,” Garba Shehu has stated.

Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Mr Festus Keyamo, has revealed that over 400 thousand Nigerians have received N60,000 as part of the Special Public Works Programme launched in 2021 by the Federal Government.

Keyamo made this disclosure at the weekly Ministerial Media Chat at the Statehouse on Thursday, June 24.

During his press briefing, Keyamo said, “the scheme which is aimed at empowering Nigerians and cushioning the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, has seen 413,630 persons paid N60,000 each.”

According to him, some payments that have bounced back are owing to BVN challenges.

N24.817billion has been distributed to Nigerians so far; adding that an extension might be requested to meet a target of 500 thousand persons; for the first phase of the program, he clarified.

The minister also stressed that the program has been conducted across the 774 local governments; however, he noted that government initiatives of this nature can regrettably be hijacked by political leaders at the state levels; and for this reason, some resistance was encountered.

He asserted that President Muhammadu Buhari has and will continue to ensure transparency in all the Federal Government’s programmes.

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Bella Shmurda ft. Popcaan – So Cold

Nigerian very own Bella shmurda makes an international hit with international music star Popcaan title So Cold.

Bella Shmurda has been so hard working with numerous hit singles which include World, Cash App and so many others.

Now Bella Shmurda went for the big league to collaborate with international artiste, his collaboration with Popcaan on So Cold is the first he release with much to come.

DOWNLOAD MP3: Bella Shmurda ft. Popcaan – So Cold

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Zinoleesky – Naira Marley

Nigerian very own remarkable Zinoleesky is here with a new tune that surprisingly has his record label boss’s name “Naira Marley” as the tittle of the song, its a banging song you need to listen to as it is here to thrill the entire music airwaves.

Download and Enjoy.

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Artistes peeved at Lyrical Dr Smith’s controversial text on Facebook

The remarkable lyrical rap maestro, Dr Smith made a post on his Facebook page timeline advising artistes to pay their dues, which he specifically mentioned comedians as stepping stone in making upcoming artistes blow and attain the peak of their career

Furthermore, he noted that upcoming artistes should focus more on free shows, which he believes would enlarge and give them more fan base and opportunities.

Below is the link and screenshot of his text on Facebook

Click to see his post on Facebook

Most Artistes disagreed with his views, seeing it as misleading and disrespectful to all artistes, stating the fact that why should artistes be the ones to pay dues to the comedians when it is suppose to be a reciprocal something.

Find below some screen shots of some response from the artistes

The controversial text has been making the rounds since yesterday and causing more drama on social media

What’s your take? let’s know on the comment section below

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Algier12 Properties Limited sponsors a motorized borehole project in Alheri, Plateau State

Algier12 Properties Limited sponsors a motorized borehole project in the alheri community in partnership with Dooscomfort homes, UNRS, UPVAC and the United Nations

Water is very important to the human body, every cell, organs and tissue in the body uses water to help with temperature regulation, hydration, and maintenance of other bodily functions.

Water acts as a lubricant and cushions joints in the body, drinking water is essential for overall health.

Most rural communities lack clean water and this has put the health and lives of it’s inhabitants in danger of water-borne diseases.

In a bid for societal/community development to ease the scarcity and supply of clean water, The Dooscomforts Home NGO has established a borehole project sponsored by Algier12 Properties limited aimed at the supply of potable water for the Alheri Community.
Dooscomfort Home is an NGO located in plateau state with the mission to be a relentless force for good and a voice for widows and its vision is to bring women the facility to shatter the restraint of poverty.

Algier12 Properties limited is solely a real estate company and it’s renowned for it’s impressive development of residential property and landmark development in plateau state.

As part of it’s environmental management that aims to form a big contribution to the longer term of land projects, they sponsored the establishment of the motorized borehole.
The project was commissioned on Sunday, 20th of June 2021 in Alheri.

Algier12 Properties Limited was represented by it’s newest ambassador Ms. Milcah Weyi, who revealed that the company sponsored the project for God to humanity as it is part of the company’s cooperative social responsibility. Also, a message from the MD in person of Mr. Smith, who couldn’t be there to witness the commissioning due to unforeseen circumstances is that “God has began something good in the community and it is our Ernest prayer that it continues and gets even better”.

The CEO of Dooscomforts home. Ms. Maria Achan thanked the people of the Alheri community for their cooperation to ease the process and also their support to see the project come to pass. A part of the NGO’s aim is to help women and widows.

Alheri was chosen because the NGO believes the community fits their vision and mission.
The commissioning was supported by the universal peace and violence amelioration center (UPVAC) and UNRS.
The community leaders acknowledged the work done by the NGO and sponsors, the widows expressed their joy for the provision of potable water for the community and also thanked the NGO and the sponsor for bringing such development to their community, they also said if in case they have another project, they hope the community will be remembered. God bless Dooscomforts Home for this initiative and also Algier12 Properties Limited for sponsoring the project.