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Tension As Miyetti Allah Vows To Arrest Governor Ortom, Calls Him A Bandit
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The Miyetti Allah has raised a serious allegation against Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state. According to the group, the outspoken governor is a bandit.
The group disclosed this through its national secretary, Saleh Alhassan, when he spoke with Leadership Newspaper.
Miyetti Allah has vowed to arrest Governor Ortom after he leaves office. Photo: Samuel Ortom
Going further, Alhassan accused the governor of fighting the Fulani ethnic group.
He said:
Anti-grazing policy is satanic, we won’t recognise it, Miyetti Allah tells southern governors“If you are looking for a real bandit, it is Governor Ortom (of Benue state). He is the real bandit."Also, Alhassan accused the governor of stealing Benue state's money. He declared that if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission failed to arrest the governor, Miyetti Allah's vigilante will do so.
He added:
"And we are waiting for him. Immediately he leaves power, if EFCC does not arrest him, our vigilante will arrest him."We will not recognise anti-grazing law - Miyetti Allah
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that despite not having political powers, the Miyetti Allah group has boldly declared that it would not recognise the open grazing ban initiated by southern governors.
This was declared as the September 1 deadline set aside by the governors for the banning of open grazing nears. According to the herders' group, the ban on open grazing is not only wrong but satanic.
Ex-Naval officer declared wanted over anti-Buhari interview? DHQ makes full clarificationIt said:
“We don’t recognise anti-grazing law. Nobody can do anti-grazing policy in Nigeria where we are constitutionally guaranteed the right of movement and occupation."Delta state to ban open grazing
Legit.ng also reported that Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, spokesman of Delta governor, on Tuesday, July 13 said that the Okowa-led administration had begun work toward enacting a law to prohibit open grazing in the state.
According to Ifeajika, who was on a Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) live television programme monitored by Legit.ng, Delta State Livestock Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing Regulation Bill, 2021 is already before the House of Assembly.
He said the Bill had scaled first reading at the parliament and expressed optimism that it would be passed and made ready for the governor’s assent before the September deadline set by the Southern Governors' Forum in their recent meeting in Lagos.
Presidency tackles Ortom, Opens up on Buhari "accepting" invite to be Boko Haram negotiatorThe spokesman commended the speaker and members of the Assembly for their commitment towards ensuring that the Bill was passed on time.
Source: Legit.ng
Afghanistan: US Envoy Finally Breaks Silence, Reveals Why Boko Haram Can’t Take Over Nigeria
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FCT, Abuja - The United States has assured Nigeria that a repeat of what happened in Afghanistan won’t happen in the West Africa country.
The Punch reports that US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, gave the assurance on Monday, August 30, during a meeting with journalists in Abuja.
The US envoy to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, has revealed why Boko Haram can’t take over the country. Credit: EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP
Legit.ng gathered that the ambassador explained that Nigeria and Afghanistan’s situations are not the same.
Boko Harm in trouble as US announces readiness to help Nigeria identify sponsors of insurgentsThe report said that some Nigerians had warned President Muhammadu Buhari against a repeat of what happened in Afghanistan, where the Taliban took over the country.
They expressed fear that the situation in Afghanistan may serve as a morale booster for Boko Haram in Nigeria to take over the country.
Leonard says Afghanistan situation different from Nigeria's
TheCable also reports that commenting on the incident, Leonard said what happened in Afghanistan would not be repeated in Nigeria as the situations are different.
She said the US troops invaded Afghanistan in 2001 because of the killing of over 3,000 Americans.
Leonard stated:
“I hear people making the analogy with Afghanistan a lot, it does not match up. When you listen to what President Biden said on how troops went to Afghanistan in the first place, it was because they were in a horrible tragedy, over 3,000 Americans were killed."Taliban takeover: FG finally reveals why Nigeria isn't carrying out evacuation in AfghanistanFG finally reveals why Nigeria isn't carrying out evacuation in Afghanistan
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the federal government said it did not carry out an evacuation yet as tension continues to rise in Afghanistan over the takeover of government by the Taliban.
It was reported that this disclosure was made by the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)-led by its chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Friday, August 27.
Speaking through its spokesperson, Abdul-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM said there is no data showing data on Nigerians are in Afghanistan.
Source: Legit
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Man City, Chelsea Top List Of 15 Highest Spending Clubs Of The Last Decade
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Premier League club Manchester City have been named as the No.1 club with the most international transfer and highest spenders between the year 2011 and 2020, SPORTbible reports.
In the previous decade, the Citizens who were earlier chasing a top-four finish became five-time Premier League winners and major Champions League contenders having reached their first final in May.
Although recent successes of the club could be attributed to Pep Guardiola’s brilliant management style, there is no doubt that Manchester City have spent big to turn around their fortunes.
Jubilation at Old Trafford as Ronaldo completes blockbuster Manchester United return as club confirm £21m transfer
Manchester City named highest spending club. Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt
The current English champions spent more money than any other club in those 10 years, according to FIFA's official report on transfers from 2011-2020.
Behind Manchester City are Chelsea when it comes to number of players sent out on loan over the ten-year period.
SunSport are reporting that Fifa’s report from January 2011 to the 2020, despite the pandemic, found out that a staggering £35.35billion was spent worldwide on cross-border transfers over the period.
Neymar’s £198m move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the single biggest fee paid globally, with Chelsea having finally broken the British record for an overseas signing - previously held by United’s £89m capture of Pogba - when they landed Romelu Lukaku for £97.5m from Inter this summer.
How many players were involved in club transfers?
Jose Mourinho finally reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United1. Manchester City FC 130
2. Chelsea 95
3. FC Barcelona 75
4. Paris St Germain 59
5. Real Madrid 55
6. Atletico Madrid Spain 93
7 Manchester United 68
8. Arsenal 76
9. Juventus 137
10. Tottenham Hotspur 59
11. Bayern Munich 64
12. Inter Milan 116
13. AS Monaco FC 126
14. Liverpool 78
15. AS Roma 131
Manchester United complete Ronaldo signing
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Premier League clubManchester United have completed the signing of Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo from Italian side Juventus.
The English club announced on their website that Ronaldo’s deal has been completed as the 36-year-old is now set for a second spell at the Old Trafford club.
United confirmed the £21million transfer on a two-year-contract with an option to extend for a further year, subject to international clearance.
Ronaldo who left Italian club Juventus last week is currently with the Portugal national team where he has joined teammates ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
Source: Legit
Kind Man Removes His Shirt, Cap And Wears It On Stranger Without Cloth On Train, Video Melts Hearts
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A man has earned the admiration of internet users as he treated a poor stranger kindly on a train.
In the short video shared on LinkedIn by Rakshith Maben, the unidentified man noticed a stranger aboard the train without a shirt on.
The kind man was left with only a singlet on him after his kind gesture Photo Credit: LinkedIn/Rakshith Maben
The man approached the stranger and surprisingly pulled off his shirt and wore it on the poor fellow.
The kind man then went back to his seat and returned to wear the stranger his cap.
Poor man who wasn't paid at work shed tears as kind stranger gifts him N205k cash for giving mere hug in videoSatisfied with his kind act, the man then returned to his seat on the train with only a singlet on.
Many people hail the man's gesture
Johann Holm wrote:
"Shirt off his back. I had to challenge myself and wondered if I would have thought of that? We get so lost in our own worries and relative deprivation that we miss the opportunity to do good right in front of us... We first have to learn how to really see the world for what it is."Dawn Hutchinson remarked:
"Homelessness isn't a choice, rather through circumstances. If you can help safely (many suffer from mental illness) we should help. Appreciate the young man's help, GOD bless "Shabana P reacted:
"Don't know what to say because people in the world have become very selective in their empathy. So much that these videos doesn't make me feel that they have sincerity."Throwback to when corps member feigned stomach ache and proposed to lover, video still warming hearts onlineNoor Fathima stated:
"Rakshith Maben Deep love for humanity is a vaccine for depression..We are very, small, but we are profoundly capable of very, big things just with small acts of kindness.. We can easily touch a soul by being so kind..Awesome"Bestie. #noorshines â€â™€ï¸"Kind boy gives 3 bags of designer wears to his poor classmate
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a kind boy had given bags of designers clothes to his classmate who rocked same wear to school everyday.
The helper stated that he does not want the boy’s name in the media as he shared how he was a big subject of ridicule among his peers.
Giving his classmate the designer clothes, the kind boy said:
“You got joggers, these are all Nike, Adidas and Hollister shirts. A Hollister sweatshirt, it’s all really nice. And you have more joggers in here. And, I even bought you a Champion sweatshirt, so… this is yours. And… this is all yours bro. You can keep the bag.â€Source: Legit.ng
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We Are Ready To Help Nigeria Identify Sponsors Of Boko Haram, Extremism, Says United States
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The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with journalists in Abuja.
The envoy was asked if the US was ready to help Nigeria identify sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria.
She, however, said talks were ongoing on the matter.
Leonard said, “That is something we are very eager to partner Nigeria on. I have had at least three conversations in the last two months on this subject. I won’t like to go into details.â€
Terrorism has no boundary: Lai Mohammed wants foreign country to help fight Boko Haram
Earlier, the United States of America and other developed countries were urged to come to the aid of Nigeria in fighting terrorism.
Childbirth Is Becoming Less of a Life or Death Situation in Nigeria: Here’s WhyThe call was made by Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture. According to him, terrorism has no boundary and no part of the world is safe if it is allowed to thrive.
He argued that global support would go a long way in stamping out the menace. He said this on Friday, August 20 in Washington DC during his ongoing engagement with global media outlets, think tanks and influencers.
Source: Legit Newspaper
