Thief Breaks Into National Assembly Complex, Steals US Dollars, Office Equipment
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SaharaReporters gathered that Kabiru was a Special Assistant to one lawmaker from Adamawa State and was known by many people in the complex.
A young man identified as Kabiru on Friday beat security checks at the National Assembly complex to gain entry into the office of a member of the House of Representatives and carted away dollars and other valuable items in the process.
The incident happened at 2:30pm when the suspect allegedly sneaked into another lawmaker's office located on the fourth floor of the Assembly complex using a master key.
The suspect reportedly made away with the hard currency and some other office equipment including computers, photocopy machine and printer.
SaharaReporters gathered that Kabiru was a Special Assistant to one lawmaker from Adamawa State and was known by many people in the complex.
He was said to have been identified by security operatives, who analysed the footage before he was arrested.
At the time of filing this report, some lawmakers including Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, Benjamin Kalu, security personnel were all sighted at the ground floor of the complex where the suspect was being held.
SaharaReporters gathered that there was pressure from the boss of the suspect to release him and bury the matter.
A CCTV footage obtained by SaharaReporters showed the suspect while carrying out the operation.
The suspect also confessed to the crime in another video seen by our correspondent.
It was gathered that a similar incident took place last week when the office of Hon. Ali Datti Yaku representing Bebeji Constituency of Kano State located on the third floor of the complex was burgled by unknown persons, who made away with valuable items.
Former National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole says he will be in Ondo State for Saturday’s governorship poll.
He predicted that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu would win the election.
According to Oshiomhole, Edo election had come and gone, but that Ondo poll was more important to the APC right now.
He said by the special grace of God, Akeredolu would win the election come Saturday.
Oshiomhole tweeted: “On Saturday, I will be in Ondo for #Aketi. Edo election has come and gone but Ondo is more important to us now. Akeredolu is winning!
“I am sure that by the special grace of God, the Ondo Governor Akeredolu, will win come Saturday.
“He did well and electorate are more sophisticated now so we have no fear about that. So nothing to worry about at all,†he tweeted.
Popular Nigerian singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola, better known as Naira Marley who has shade #ENDSARS protesters castigating Nolly wood actress Toying Abraham and singer Burna Boy for not participating in the peaceful protest ongoing nationwide.
The singer who gave the caution on his verified tweeter handle on Friday afternoon, said, anybody can lead the protest, adding that it musn't be celebrities that would lead the protest.
He added that everyone is entitled to do any thing he or she like, saying they should levae them alone.
"You don’t need celebrity to lead a protest before you protest. You have the same rights as them. We are all Nigerians, You can be a leader today. Take ur dad, mum, brothers and sisters out there and protest if u believe that’s the answer.
"Leave Burna boy and Toyin Abraham.... leave who no protest.. it’s a free world let them do what they want haha.. stay focus... let’s drag the government..,"he tweeted.
It would be noted that Naria Marley himself had previously pledge to lead the protest on October 6, but later cancelled the protest after many plead from the Minister of Youth and Development Sunday Dare as well as the Inspector General of Police ( IGP) Mohammed Adamu, not to do so.
He(Naria Marley) has given the government a one week altimatum to make changes about SARS.
EndSARS: Tacha Says This Is Not The Time To Post Beautiful Photos & Videos -
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Former housemate, BBNaija season 4 took to her Instagram Story to advise her colleagues.
According to her, this is not the time for beauty zone. This is not the time to post beautiful pictures and videos on the internet. It is the time to be productive. A time to join in whether online or offline and fight to put an end to SARS brutality.
She let her colleagues know that if the SARS brutality doesn't affect them today, it will definitely affect them tomorrow.
In her words:
This is not the time for beauty zone. Do you get what I'm saying? This is not the time for you to post your beautiful picture. This is not the time for those beautiful pictures and those beautiful videos. This is the time for you to join in. Whether online or offline. Join in! Be productive. Don't be posting nice pictures. This is not the time for your nice pictures. If it hasn't affected you, it is going to affect you in the future. This affects us all. Every Nigerian. So this is not the time for your beauty zone pictures.
Ondo Election:The God I Serve Shall See Me Through-Akeredodu
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The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has urged the people of the state to be peaceful and orderly as they go to the poll to elect a new helmsman tomorrow 10th October, 2020.
Akeredolu, who is the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), appealed to the people to conduct themselves in a responsible manner to prove all book makers who had predicted a violence-marred poll, wrong.
In a three-paragraph statement signed by the Director-General of his campaign council, Rt. Hon. Victor Olabimtan, Akeredolu said he has done his best for the people, and leave the rest to God and the people of the state to decide tomorrow.
“Good people of Ondo State, I thank you for your support thus far. Campaign activities officially came to an end yesterday. We thank you for conducting yourself peacefully and honourably. As you go to the poll tomorrow to choose your new Governor, I urge you to be peaceful and honourable like you have always been.
“Please, do not provoke anyone, and do not be provoked. Be orderly, say no to violence. Say no to vote-buying. Ensure you are responsible as you perform your civic responsibilities tomorrow. And most importantly, remember the sons and daughters of whom you are.
“Remember, a good name is better than gold and riches. As for us, we have done our best, and leave the rest to God. We sincerely believe the God we serve with one mind will see us through,†the statement, concluded.