Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir, Author at Voice of Liberty NG

Navy arrests 27 vessels, deactivates 294 illegal refining sites

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Tuesday announced that it had arrested 27 vessels involved in illegal bunkering and crude oil theft, while 294 illegal refinery sites were deactivated. Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, the immediate past Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, disclosed this in Calabar while handing over the leadership of the command to his successor, Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwagbire. Dewu explained that the arrests were made between the periods he assumed office as Flag Officer of the Command, from February 4, 2022 to the…

NAHCON cautions states against distortion of Hajj fares

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards, Agencies and Commissions against distortion of the jointly agreed fares for the 2023 Hajj. The Deputy Director, Information and Publication of NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He reiterated that the commission would not hesitate to sanction erring states by either revoking its operational license or withdrawing the 2023 Hajj Allocation with immediate effect. “It has come to the attention of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) that there…

Abia; Otti names Onyenkpa, Omogui, Oteh, others as Transition Council members

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, has announced a list of distinguished professionals and technocrats as members of his Transition Council. The list, as contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Tuesday, is preparatory to his formal assumption of office on May 29, 2023. According to the statement, the Council will be chaired by Victor Onyenkpa, Partner and COO, KPMG, and co-chaired by Ifueko Okauru, former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Arunma Oteh, former Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission, former Treasurer and Vice President of…

Troops neutralise 2 bandits in Kaduna

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Troops of Operation Forest Sanity on Tuesday said its operatives ambushed and neutralised two bandits in Kaduna state. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya confirmed the incident in a statement in Kaduna. Yahaya said that following a tip off from human intelligence source, troops of operation Forest Sanity, under the 1 Division Nigerian Army, ambushed and successfully neutralised two bandit leaders capturing arms, ammunition and other equipment. According to him, earlier, intelligence source revealed that a bandit leader named Isiya Danwasa intended…

Man bags 30 months jail term in Kaduna for N5.5m fraud

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday sentenced a 45-year-old man, Kingsley James, to 30 months imprisonment for N5.5 million fraud. The convict was tried on a two-count charge of theft and obtaining money by false pretenses after he pleaded guilty. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel sentenced James to 15 months imprisonment on each of the two-count charge with an option of N100,000 fine. He ruled that the sentences should run concurrently. Emmanuel also ordered the convict to restitute the sum of N5.5 million to the complainant, Mr David Zamani. He also…

Police arrest two suspects over stoning driver to death

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Nigeria Police, Ondo State Command, on Tuesday said it has arrested two suspects who allegedly stoned a 35-year-old man, Olorunfemi Tope, to death in Akure. The angry mob on Monday stoned Tope to death, when his alleged reckless driving caused an accident that resulted in the death of two persons and injured six others. The late Tope was said to have allegedly rammed into about five commercial motorcycles with their passengers along Ijoka road, by Sunday bus stop, Akure, in Ondo state capital. Irate mob had allegedly beaten and…

Zulum extends Borno teachers’ retirement age by 5 years

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has extended the retirement age of teachers in the state by five years. This is contained in a circular from the Borno State Teaching Service Board signed by the Permanent Secretary, Malam Yusuf Garga. “The attention of all teachers is hereby drawn to the fact that Gov. Babagana Zulum, has approved the extension of years of service of all teachers in Borno from 35 to 40 and from 60 to 65 by age whichever comes first. “All interested teachers willing to enjoy this are expected…

Australia reaches deal with China that could end barley trade dispute

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Australian government has reached a deal with China that could lead to the lifting of tariffs on barley that was introduced in 2020. The Australian foreign affairs and trade ministries said this jointly on Tuesday that the deal would create a pathway toward resolving the dispute. Australia said China agreed “to undertake an expedited review of the duties’’ over the next three to four months. During this time, Australia will suspend its proceedings against Beijing before the World Trade Organisation (WTO). “If the duties are not lifted at the…

Bus Conductor bags 6 months jail for unlawful possession of 2 knives

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

An Area Court in Jos on Tuesday sentenced a bus conductor, Suleiman Mohammed, 22, to six months imprisonment for unlawfully possession of two knives. The judge, Mr Thomas Ajitse, sentenced Mohammed following his guilty plea to possession of dangerous weapon. Ajitse also gave the convict an option of fine of N50,000. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Ibrahim Gokwat told the court that on February 23, a police patrol team from the Railway Division Police Station, Jos, arrested the convict during a stop-and-search. Gokwat said that the convict had two knives…

Expert blames parents for societal moral decadence

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Mr Joseph Agha, an academic expert, says poor parenting is a critical factor responsible for moral decadence as is being manifested in schools and in the society presently. Agha, the owner of Merry Berry Academy, Jikwoyi, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said this in an interview in Abuja. He said that most parents had failed in providing their children with moral support and guidance needed for their proper growth and development. According to him, parents should assume their responsibilities for raising morally-sound children. Agha said that some parents push…