Friday, March 29, 2024

Signature TV News Update: Senator Shehu Sani accuses security chiefs of diverting Arms funds

Senator Shehu Sani accuses security chiefs of diverting funds meant for prosecuting the war against terrorists.

 

Senator Shehu Sani has accused security chiefs of funnelling funds meant for prosecuting the war against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, into building their personal business empires.

The former lawmaker lamented the lingering security challenges in the country, saying citizens were being massacred daily because security agents and the government of the day had become hopeless and helpless.

Sani stated this on Sunday when he featured on The Signature Show on AIT.

According to him, banditry activities and kidnapping in Nigeria have become a business enterprise for some elements, such that ransom being paid by the victims got to them directly.

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Nnamdi Kanu To Remain in DSS Custody, Judge Rules

 

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu will remain in the custody of the Department of State Services despite a request to transfer him to Kuje correctional centre.

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court gave the order on Monday during the resumption of Kanu’s trial in Abuja.

In an application to the judge, Kanu had argued that he cannot get a fair trial if he remains in the custody of the DSS.

He also sought an order to grant him access to his medical doctor for the purpose of carrying out a comprehensive independent medical examination on him.

In her verdict, Justice Nyako ordered that the DSS should allow access to Mr Kanu, although it won’t be a free-for-all.

With Mr Kanu absent in court, the judge adjourned the trial to October 21.

The DSS said Mr Kanu’s absence in court was due to logistics reasons. #

 

 

Alleged sexual allegations: Baba Ijesha back in court to resume trial

Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has resumed hearing the allegations of the sexual offence against Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha.

 

Baba Ijesha was arrested in April 2021, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old foster child of comedienne Princess Adekola.

He was charged with indecent treatment of a kid, defilement of a minor, sexual assault by penetration, attempted sexual assault by penetration, and sexual assault, all of which are against the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015.

Princess, the complainant, is testified as the state government, through Olayinka Adeyemi, the director of public prosecution, began its case. #

 

 

IN BUSINESS

Naira exchanges for 503/$ at parallel market

 

The naira exchanged to the dollar at Five Hundred and Three at the parallel market on Friday according to the Bureau de Change operators.

Figures obtained from the official website for the licensed BDCs by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira was bought and sold for 502 and 503.5.

The naira had earlier traded at 504 to one dollar early in July.

At the Investors & Exporter forex window, the naira hit a high of 412.25 but closed at 411.50.

On the CBN’s website, the banking regulator maintained the official rate of the naira to the dollar at 410.18 per dollar.

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The CBN had earlier said that it was increasing foreign exchange allocated to banks to meet legitimate needs.

It assured that the BDCs would continue to have their weekly allocations. #

 

ON THE FOREIGN SCENE

Man Accused of Trying to Kill Mali President Dies in Custody

 

A man accused of trying to kill Mali’s military strongman Assimi Goita, has died in custody, the government said on Sunday.

The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, had been taken into custody following the assassination attempt at Bamako’s Grand Mosque on Tuesday.

the government in a statement said it has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

 

Goita was whisked away by his security detail after a man armed with a knife attacked him at Goita after prayers for Eid al-Adha on Tuesday.

 

His attacker, a young-looking man dressed in jeans and a white shirt, was apprehended at the scene and taken away by the Malian intelligence services. #

 

In sports

Terry Quits Role as Assistant Manager at Aston Villa

 

Chelsea legend John Terry has left his role as Aston Villa assistant head coach after three years on the job.

Terry, 40, joined Villa as a player in the summer of 2017, taking on the captaincy.

He played 32 games for the Midlands outfit in the 2017/18 season before then becoming assistant to boss Dean Smith in October 2018.

Terry said it has been a tremendous honour and privilege to have spent the last three years at Aston Villa, but feels now is the right time to make the extremely difficult decision to move on.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith in reaction said he is disappointed to lose John as part of my coaching staff but fully understand and respect his decision. #

 

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