Nigerian Newspapers: Latest News Headlines For Today July 31, 2021
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APC Attacks Atiku Over Comment On PDP Returning To Power
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has attacked former vice president Atiku Abubakar for saying that Nigerians cannot wait for the PDP to return to power.
After a meeting with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Thursday, Abubakar said Nigerians criticised the Muhammadu Buhari administration over the level of insecurity in the country.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain added that he had never seen the country in such a bad state.
Obiora Okonkwo dumps PDP, set to contest gov poll
The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Chief Obiora Okonkwo, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party.
In his resignation letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, which was made available to journalists in Awka, Anambra State on Friday, Okonkwo said he had notified his ward chairman in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the development.
We Are Not Aware Of $875m Ammunition Deal With US – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US which is being purportedly obstructed by some lawmakers in the States.
Mr. Mohammed stated this while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. According to him, there is no contract of such nature and sum between Nigeria and the US.
He described as #Fakenews, the purported sale of the weapons and explained that apart from the 12 AH-I-Cobra attack helicopters of which Nigeria has taken delivery of six, the government is not aware of any contract as being speculated.
Lawyers kick as Benin Republic plots Igboho’s deportation to Nigeria
There are strong indications that Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, may be deported to Nigeria.
Upon his deportation, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force would arrest him, a security source confided in our correspondent.
However, the activist’s lawyers have kicked against the move, saying that it was against international law.
FBI Agents Meets IGP, Demand Abba Kyari’s Arrest, Extradition
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba on Thursday met with officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who demanded the arrest and extradition of Deputy Commission of Police, Abba Kyari, to the United States.
According to SaharaReporters, a top source disclosed that four FBI agents met with the IGP on Thursday asking Kyari to be extradited to the United States for interrogation over an alleged bribe received from internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi.
PDP Demands Full Investigation Into Allegations Against Abba Kyari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a forensic investigation into reports that the United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has linked the head of IGP Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, to an international fraudster, Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi.
Davido Sacks Isreal DMW Over comment on Abba Kyari Saga
GoldenNewsNg report that the Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has reportedly sacked his logistics manager, Israel DMW for declaring his support for embattled super cop, Abba Kyari.
Israel Afeare better known as Israel DMW questioned the morality of most Nigerians whilst declaring his unwavering support for embattled super cop, Abba Kyari.
This is coming after social media celebrity, Hushpuppialleged that he bribed Abba Kyari to arrest a co-fraudster.
The police commissioner, however, dismissed Hushpuppi’s claim, saying he did not receive any money from the socialite as alleged.
Despite Kyari’s testimony, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has secured a court order for his arrest following his indictment in the confessional statements made by the alleged fraud
Reacting to the report, Israel pledged his support for the super cop, insisting that Abba Kyari is a clean police officer who has continue to nab wild robbers and kidnappers. He further questioned the morality of many Nigerians, revealing the country has no saints.
However, this did not sit so well with his boss, Davido, who controversial blogger, Cutie Julls, Isreal alleged, sacked him hours after making the statement on social media.
As at the filing of this report, the post have been deleted from his instastories.
Taking to Instagram to say this, Cutie wrote “Exclusive 100-% confirmed information reaching our hub is that Nigerian sensational musician, Davido has sacked his logistics manager, Israel DMW with immediate effect. We are not sure if this is linked to his resent constant dragging FBI online in regards to fraud cases which involves Hushpuppi and Abba Kyari or his other misconducts. But the bottom line is that, Israel DMW is no longer Davido’s logistics manager or a member of his team. Anyone who does business with him should note that Whatever business they engage in has nothing to do with Mr David Adeleke or the “DAVIDO” brand. Thank you
Kaduna Govt Files Fresh Charges Against El-Zakzaky
The Kaduna State Government has filed fresh charges against the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
Recall that Justice Gideon Kurada of the Kaduna State High Court had discharged and acquitted El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat of all charges levelled against them
The judge ruled that the charges against El-Zakzaky and his wife were not supposed to be filed, as the state government cannot arraign someone for a crime that was not an offence at the time.
Gani Adams Slams DSS Over Unlawful Detention Of Igboho’s Aides
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of unlawful detention of aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho.
Naija News had reported the DSS, on Thursday, failed to produce the detained Igboho’s associates before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The detained aides had instituted a suit against the DSS and its Director-General, Yusuf Bichi, following their arrest and detention after the raid of Igboho’s residence in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State
