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Tension as Niger Delta Ex-agitators warned Ndiomu, reject incessant disappearance of MacIver’s Name on PAP database

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There is palpable tension in the Niger Delta region as the Chairman of the Niger Delta First Phase Ex-agitators’ Leadership Forum, Bayelsa State Chapter, High Chief. Charles Kurobo, has raised the alarm that the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has delisted the running mate to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State from its payroll.

According to him, the investigation of the forum revealed that the Interim Administrator of the PAP, Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), without any reasonable course directed that all the entitlements of the APC Guber running mate, Great Joshua MacIver, who was the first to embrace the amnesty program with over 200 followers, should be withdrawn.

Several attempts to reach the amnesty office for comments proved abortive at the time of filling this report, however, the ex-agitators have said that they may be forced to resort to extreme measures to resolving the anomalies since efforts to make the PAP boss see reasons with them has continued to fall on deaf ears.

The group said that the height of the controversy is when the PAP claimed that Great Maciver, a major critical stakeholder of the first phase ex-agitators who surrendered arms alongside his foot soldiers numbering well above 200 from his own personal camp and have remained beneficiaries of the programme with their ID Card numbers and monthly stipends is no longer part of the programme.

The statement that was issued in Yenagoa by
Kurobo read “sequel to appeals and complains concerning the style and gross lack of integrity of the Presidential Amnesty Program (PAP) office under the current administrator, we are writing to notify the National Security Adviser (NSA) of the lingering controversies between the office and its beneficiaries.

“His actions has continued to put pressure on the leadership of the forum with limited resources to douse the tension while calls for the attention of Ndiomu has continuously fallen deft ears and we have almost exhausted the immediate and most preferred formal means of communication in trying to reach out to the leadership of the PAP as beneficiaries and stakeholders of the Region.

“We have been receiving series of complains over non payment of monthly stipends from a large number of the PAP beneficiaries which has kept us awake most nights and while we continue to apply corporate and more responsible measures of going about it.

“The Interim Administrator has further dared us to claim that one of our own, De-Great Joshua Maciver, a major critical stakeholder of the first phase ex-agitator who surrendered arms alongside his foot soldiers numbering well above 200 from his own personal Camp alone were captured and have remained beneficiaries of the programme with their ID Card numbers and monthly stipends.

“Yet, Ndiomu deem them unworthy, according to his media publications, such critical major stakeholder who is a popularly and notably well known leader in the PAP Database is suddenly not on the database of the PAP, a situation which has made Gen, Ndiomu feel he is a political tool by this singular act, making us feel he has bitten more than enough!

“Why Bayelsa? Why now ? Would Gen. Barry Ndiomu had done same if Joshua Maciver shared his political interest? Or If Ex-militants are not fit for political offices across the region, why then do we have one of our own (Rt. Hon Abraham Ingobere) as speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly ?

“We are appealing and looking up to the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, with the hope that a swift action will be taken to avert the crisis Ndiomu is trying to create because we feel pushed too close to the edge already. We will not be swayed by Ndiomu as it has become clear that he is not on the side of Peace.”

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GENERAL BURATAI MOURNS HAJIYA DADA MUSA ‘YAR’ADUA, ENCOURAGES FAMILY TO UPHOLD HER REMARKABLE LEGACY

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GENERAL BURATAI MOURNS HAJIYA DADA MUSA ‘YAR’ADUA, ENCOURAGES FAMILY TO UPHOLD HER REMARKABLE LEGACY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That On Friday, 6 September, His Excellency, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) CFR, Betara of Biu, Garkuwan Keffi, former Chief of Army Staff, and Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Benin Republic, visited Katsina to extend his heartfelt condolences to the ‘Yar’adua family following the passing of their revered matriarch, Hajiya Habiba Dada Musa ‘Yar’adua.

 

 

 

GENERAL BURATAI MOURNS HAJIYA DADA MUSA ‘YAR’ADUA, ENCOURAGES FAMILY TO UPHOLD HER REMARKABLE LEGACY

 

 

 

Upon his arrival at the family home, General Buratai was warmly received by Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Musa ‘Yar’adua, Matawallen Katsina, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Alhaji Mustapha and Major General Abubakar Adamu (rtd). In a solemn moment, the General offered prayers for the repose of Hajiya Dada’s soul, asking for Allah’s continuous blessings and protection over the family and the enduring legacy she left behind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Buratai also spoke highly of the late Hajiya Dada, describing her as a mother anyone could wish for, whose legacy of strength, humility, and dedication to her family and community was nothing short of remarkable. He emphasized that her influence would be deeply missed by all who knew her and encouraged the family to take solace and pride in the indelible mark she left on Nigeria’s history.

 

 

GENERAL BURATAI MOURNS HAJIYA DADA MUSA ‘YAR’ADUA, ENCOURAGES FAMILY TO UPHOLD HER REMARKABLE LEGACY

 

 

 

In response, Senator Abdulaziz Musa ‘Yar’adua expressed profound gratitude to General Buratai for his presence and kind words. He lauded the General as a true leader whose contributions to national development, peace, and security are beyond measure. The Senator also highlighted General Buratai’s compassion and dedication to the welfare of troops, and veterans, both in service and after retirement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Buratai was accompanied on the condolence visit by Brigadier General SK Usman (rtd) mni, Honourable Alhaji Aminu Balele (Dan Arewa), and Alhaji Ibrahim Danfulani, Sadaukin Garkuwan Keffi, among others.

 

 

GENERAL BURATAI MOURNS HAJIYA DADA MUSA ‘YAR’ADUA, ENCOURAGES FAMILY TO UPHOLD HER REMARKABLE LEGACY

 

 

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DEBUNKING FALSE NEWS ON YACHT OWNERSHIP

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DEBUNKING FALSE NEWS ON YACHT OWNERSHIP

DEBUNKING FALSE NEWS ON YACHT OWNERSHIP

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That There have been false claims circulating that a private individual’s yacht spotted in St. Tropez is a Nigerian government yacht. Here are some points to consider in order to discern the truth:

 

 

DEBUNKING FALSE NEWS ON YACHT OWNERSHIP

 

 

 

1. The 42m Bennetti yacht currently being share online has been privately owned for around 5 years since it was constructed. It is important to note that this specific yacht has no connection or ownership ties to the Nigerian government, president or armed forces. Any claims or assertions suggesting otherwise are simply not true and inaccurate.

 

2. It is not uncommon for luxury yachts to fly the flag of the owner’s country as well as the flag of the country in which they are registered.

 

3. The official Nigerian flag is Green-White-Green without a coat of arms in the middle. Flags representing the Nigerian President or the Armed Forces do not contain a coat of arms in the center. Placing anything in the center of the flag is a clear deviation.

 

Regarding the naval observatory and training ship often referred to as the “presidential yacht,” it was ordered and acquired by Nigeria during President M. Buhari’s tenure (2015-2023). It was delivered in June 2023 but was never paid for. This information has been officially confirmed by the Naval authorities. Director of Naval Information, Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, affirmed in a statement in November 2023 that the yacht was indeed ordered during former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and was delivered to Nigeria well before it was included in the budget as an outstanding debt obligation. “That is correct, it is in Nigeria,” he said.

 

Finally, it is important to exercise caution and refrain from defaming or exposing private individuals and their legitimate businesses to ridicule based on false political associations with personal property.

 

 

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False: Okpebholo never received N10 Billion and 18 trailer of rice from NDDC, prophet Ikuru fumes

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has reacted to the news circulating round the news platforms that the APC governorship candidate in Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo received the sum of N10 billion and 18 trailer loads of rice as support from NDDC.

Speaking about the said support from NDDC, prophet Ikuru describe it as false news from the camp of the political opponents with the aim of denigrating the image of Okpebholo “I was stunned when I saw the fake news on news platforms,I immediately contacted Okpebholo and he told me that he never received such,i also contacted the chairman of NDDC,he also told me that the commission never gave such to Okpebholo,were is the news emanating from?it’s very apparent that it’s from those who know that they are going to taste defeat in the forthcoming election and they’re looking for cheap blackmail.

He enunciated that Okpebholo is going to become the next governor of Edo state and nothing is going to stop it from coming to reality “they are afraid because they know that Okpebholo will become the governor, there’s nothing they will say or do to stop it because it has already happened it the spiritual realm,we are only waiting for physical manifestation so that everyone can acknowledge it.

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