El-Rufai condemns the destruction of the military foundation laying structure in Southern Kaduna

The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has condemned the destruction of the foundation laying structure of the proposed Nigerian Army Battalion in Southern Kaduna by some unknown persons on Thursday February 9th. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai and Governor El-Rufai had last week laid the foundation for the establishment of the battalion at Ungwan Yashi area of Zangon Kataf Local Government as a response to the incessant killings occurring in Southern Kaduna since 1980.


El-Rufai in a response to the destruction by unknown persons described the situation as "unfortunate, and further confirms that the conflict entrepreneurs are determined to continue to create obstacles and setback to our stabilization and peace building efforts."
The Governor in a statement released by his media aide, Samuel Aruwan, is quoted to have said:

“I received the news with shock over the unfortunate destruction of foundation laying structure of the proposed Nigerian Army battalion in Southern Kaduna. The very structure we erected to establish the long-awaited Army Barracks to assist promotion of peace and end the decades of senseless bloodletting in the southern part of Kaduna State.
The situation is unfortunate, condemnable and a setback to the government's communal stabilization and peace building efforts, but we will not be deterred. We urge our people that cherish peaceful coexistence to continue to be resilient, focused and resolute in overcoming antics of forces of darkness and evil. Those that did this are determined to derail the contributions of the security agencies, having failed to spread their tentacles of hate, bigotry and penchant for divisiveness.
I want to use this medium to appeal to all men and women of conscience to remain firm and optimistic, while government in collaboration with security agencies, civil society, religious and traditional institutions will continue to work assiduously for peace and security of life and property.
Finally, all those that have their hands in the destruction of this structure will not go free. The security agencies will fish out the perpetrators, and those found to be involved, or engaged in omissions that led to the destruction of public property will be brought to justice without fear or favour.”

Nigerian woman arrested with 594 Cocaine rocks in South Africa

The South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) in Johannesburg on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian woman for dealing with hard drugs. She was busted after Police followed up information about drug dealers in Buccleauch.
The woman identified as Clara Maduka was caught with 594 wrapped cocaine rocks at an estimated value of R90 000. Maduka appeared before the Alexandra Magistrates Court on Wednesday for dealing in drugs and was remanded in custody.

Commenting after her arrest,the Acting Provincial Head of Gauteng’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, Brigadier Sekelema Lewele said that the directorate wouldn’t stop striving to arrest anyone who is dealing, manufacturing and distributing drugs in South Africa.

'It is our mandate to get rid of the scourge of drugs within our communities. We will do so without fear or favour,' he said.

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Nicole Murphy stuns on the Red Carpet at the 2017 NAACP image awards

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EFCC uncovers $37.5m Banana Island mansion belonging to Dieziani Alison-Madueke

EFCC says it has uncovered a $37.5m mansion belonging to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke at Banana Island, Lagos. A statement by the antigraft agency states that the mansion on Building 3, Block B, is a fifteen storey edifice comprising of 18 flats and 6 penthouses, Bella Vista at Plot 1, Zone N, Federal Government Layout, Banana Island Layout, Foreshore Estate, Off Onikoyi Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.


The property was allegedly acquired by the former minister between 2011 and 2012 at a total cost of Thirty Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($37,500,000USD) from the developers, YF Construction Development and Real Estate.

The property was allegedly acquired in the name of a shell company, Rusimpex Limited under the control of certain Mr. Afamefuna Nwokedi of Stillwaters law firm, in Lagos.

The investigation continues.

Photos: Aisha Buhari returns to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia after performing lesser hajj

Wife of President Buhari, Aisha Buhari, returned to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia this afternoon after performing the lesser Hajj (Umrah). See more photos after the cut...