Amotekun: Fayemi reacts as govt declares South West outfit ‘Illegal

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January 15, 2020

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday has reacted to the statement by the Nigerian government describing south-west security outfit ‘Operation Amotekun’ as illegal.

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In a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr Umar Gwandu, the government said the establishment of Amotekun is not backed by any known law in the land.

“The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.,” Malami said.

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Fayemi speaking to newsmen in the state said governors of the South-West Region in Nigeria are studying the recent pronouncement declaring Operation Amotekun illegal.

Speaking to newsmen at a press dinner with the media in the state, Fayemi said the governors in the region would have to review the matter before declaring a stand on the federal government’s position.

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The South-West governors set up the regional security outfit codenamed, Operation Amotekun to tackle issues of insecurity in the region and allay the fears of the people.

“I don’t have an answer to this individually because I have not been adequately briefed on the new stand.

“I have just heard of that from you (newsmen) now. I will try to find out the position of the governors of the South West states. You know I do not speak for the governors. “If what you are saying is true, there will be an appropriate reaction to it,” Fayemi said.

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Agriculture will create millions of jobs in Nigeria – Adama J. Adama, CEO, Farm4Me

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January 15, 2020

As the federal government of Nigeria continues to harp on the need for all Nigerians to go into farming, young Nigerian, Adama J Adama, has floated Farm4Me.com.ng, the nation’s number one Agritech Company.

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The outfit is on a mission to put smiles on the faces of smallholder farmers, create jobs for vulnerable women and youths and make a decent profit for working class Nigerians.

Speaking on the idea behind Farm4Me.com.ng, the set man, Adama, said “The idea was born out of an IFAD Value Chain Seminar on e-Commerce and Agribusiness anchored by Adama J. Adama at the CBN Entrepreneurship Development Centre in March 2017.

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“Farm4Me.com.ng came alive when we secured our first 100 Hectares farmland. We got our first Client who took over the entire 100 Hectares farmland and requested for 400 Hectares more. So we upped our game and secured more partnership with land owners that give us access to over 254, 000 hectares of farmland across Nigeria.

“Presently, Clients have signed up with us with over 2800 hectares of farmland. There are ongoing deals worth over 50, 000 hectares to close. We work with 52, 345 registered smallholder farmers and we are creating jobs for 23, 563 vulnerable women and youths.

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“Farm4Me is the most sought after online farming platform in Nigeria. The secret is simple – we actually farm for our Clients and they own the farm 100%. We also make sure that their invested capital is not lost if the farm doesn’t yield. We make 100% refund.

“Our mission is to put smiles on the faces of smallholder farmers, create jobs for vulnerable women and youths and make a decent profit for working class Nigerians who give us money to farm for them.

“Our vision is to become a household name in Nigeria through our visible impact.

“Our Business Model – we charge 10% of the total cost of farming from land clearing to harvest as farm management fee. Or you simply pay us in kind with 10% of the total farm harvest. You could lease the farmland or pay the land owner 10% of the total farm harvest.

“We are Innovative Farmers passionate about bringing the world’s attention to the agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria.

“So individuals, companies and organizations passionate about Agriculture could partner with us to grow food at scale to curb global hunger and poverty. We desire to engage jobless and vulnerable Youths and Women in Agriculture to create wealth.

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“Our process is simple and transparent. We keep you in the loop on the farm progress. You can visit the farm any time, any day. You choose to harvest the farm produce yourself or allow us harvest for you. You have the freedom to choose the type of farm you want.

“We sell fresh farm produce online at our Online Shop. We have a growing Online Directory of Farmers, Cooperatives, Agribusiness Companies and Organizations in Nigeria. We also into farm equipment rentals, improved seeds supply and produce supply.

Speaking in his challenges, the young man said, “The major challenge facing our business is lack of farm equipment to meet the high demand. We tractors and other farm equipment we have are not enough for our clients. Some clients are asking for equipment that are not easy to access in Nigeria.

“Farm equipment are costly. We are open to financing options from banks and farm equipment dealers or manufacturers will help us procure more equipment.

“The other challenge is lack of trust. But the daring Clients are trusting us with their hard earned money. I even went as far as getting Police Character Certificate that captured all my finger prints and a Leadway Insurance Certificate. We are in this for the long term. And will earn the trust of Nigerians with time.

“I think Agriculture is capable of tackling your unemployment in Nigeria. There is a high demand for farm produce locally and globally. We have huge orders, we can’t fulfill. It is also easier to start a farm with little capital.

“We are also taking the risk from farming. For instance, and if you pay us to farm for you and it didn’t yield as expected, we pay you your money back. That is the agreement we enter into with our Clients before they pay us to farm for them. So the risk is on us. So Nigerian graduates can profit greatly from Agriculture.

“We also discovered that it is cheaper and faster to engage in mechanized farming than the subsistence farming that scared many young Nigerians away from farming. With just N40, 000 per day, a tractor can cultivate at least 5 hectares of farmland. That is N8, 000 per hectare. Engage human beings to do that same work and it will take days and cost you more money.

“So Nigerians will embrace mechanized farming and make good money from it. There is also a great opportunity to make money supplying commodities to buyers. This will give thousands of Nigerians decent jobs. There is money in Agriculture. On our part we are educating Nigerians on these agribusiness opportunities in Nigeria through our blog, radio and TV programs. I see agriculture employing millions of Nigerians in the coming years.”

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Ihedioha’s Sack: Prophet Udensi’s predictions, warnings for Imo State revealed [VIDEO]

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January 15, 2020

Fresh facts have emerged over the circumstances surrounding the removal of the Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State from seat by the Supreme Court.

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Recall that Ihedioha was sacked on Tuesday by a 5-man panel of the apex court and declared Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the election.

However, video clips have emerged on how Prophet Udensi Godlove of Land of Oil Prophetic Ministry AKA, Hill of the Lord, Lagos State, warned Ihedioha against troubling his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha or risks losing his seat.

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Prophet Udensi, who prophesied the Otedola tanker explosion, had during Sunday services in his Church, warned Ihedioha to desist from fighting Okorocha, saying those the latter had helped were praying for him.

In the clips obtained by DAILY POST, the prophet warned that: “The present Governor of Imo State, the one they called Emeka, they should warn him that ‘agwo no na akrikia’. The lord said the way he’s fighting the past one is the same way they will fight him and he will not go for second term.

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“That they will still use this very method to fight him. He’s sowing a seed. He should be careful and withdraw his hand from Rochas. There are some orphans that Rochas has trained and their prayers will fight him. He will not go for second term. So, if the governor does withdraw from fighting Rochas, calamity will enter his house. You will hear it.

“You see that Governor of Imo State, if he does not leave Okorocha that he’s fighting, he will not go for second term. I have seen the Imo election of 2023 and the man is not in the picture. That Okorocha that Ihedioha is fighting has been training some widows and orphans and they have cried to God. If you know that man, tell him to leave Rochas alone. If he continues to fight that Rochas, he will not stay in the office to even go for second term. If he does not stop fighting Okorocha, God will bring a new person who has never been Governor to take over.”

In July 2019, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission sealed some properties owned by former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha on the order of his successor, Ihedioha.

The properties include Dews of Hope Hospital traced to Dr Paschal Obi, ex-principal Secretary to Okorocha, Market Square Supermarket, All in One Shop, and premises belonging to Imo State Broadcasting Corporation now hosting Rochas Foundation College owned by Senator Okorocha.

Similarly, Fr. Ejike Mbaka of Adoration Ministries had during his New Year message predicted that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Hope Uzodinma, will take over from Emeka Ihedioha as Imo Governor in 2020. https://dailypost.ng/2020/01/01/2020-hope-uzodimma-will-take-over-imo-state-fr-mbaka-in-shocking-message/

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Transfer: Real Madrid confirm deal for 20-year-old star

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January 15, 2020

Real Madrid have confirmed that their 20-year-old goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin has left the club to join Real Oviedo on loan until the end of the season.

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Zinedine Zidane’s side said this in a statement on their official website on Wednesday.

The statement read: “Real Madrid CF and Real Oviedo have agreed to the transfer of Andriy Lunin for this season, until June 30, 2020.”

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Lunin joined the Los Blancos from Zorya Luhansk in 2018.

The Ukraine youngster has also played for Leganes and Valladolid on loan from Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid will now face Sevilla on Saturday in the La Liga fixture this weekend.

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Iran: Trump blast Gen Qassem Soleimani even in death

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January 15, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the late Iranian General, Qassem Soleimani who was killed last month, calling him ‘son of a bitch’.

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Trump told a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday that there were many “young men and women walking around without arms and without legs” because of Soleimani.

“Great percentages of people don’t have legs and arms because of this son of a bitch,” Trump said, adding that “he should have been killed 20 years ago.” NAN reports.

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Trump was this week forced to defend the targeted killing of Soleimani after critics questioned the “imminent” nature of the threat the president said justified the move.

Iran retaliated against the Soleimani attack by firing ballistic missiles at an Iraqi base housing U.S. forces.

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The assassination of powerful Iranian army chief, Qassem Soleimani by the US government has escalated tensions in the Middle East.

Last Sunday, four Iraqi soldiers were wounded after eight Katyusha rockets were fired at the Al Balad air base being the second time in less than a week.

Also on Tuesday Katyusha rockets were reportedly targeted at the Taji military camp, located north of Baghdad, housing US troops but no casualties were reported.

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Messi names toughest defender he has played against

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January 15, 2020

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi has named Girona’s Pablo Maffeo as one of the toughest defenders he has come up across in his glittering career.

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Messi played against Maffeo in Barca’s 3-0 win over Girona in 2017 and was man-marked by the 22-year-old.

The Argentine endured a frustrating night, as his impact in the match was reduced by Maffeo.

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Asked if he feared any defender in his career, Messi claims he’s not bothered by the man marking but named Maffeo as his most complicated marker.

“Man marking doesn’t bother me, but you already know that there will be bad matches, it is strange to always have someone around,” Messi told La Liga on DAZN.

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“In truth it hasn’t happened to me so often. It doesn’t bother me, but it is strange.”

Messi added: “Pablo Maffeo of Girona. That was too exaggerated.

“I’ve never been one who complains. I think physical contact and kicks are part of the game.

“I get more annoyed when I played bad and I get a little more angry. But if I’m not, it’s not a problem, it’s part of the game and I don’t take it badly.”

Maffeo, who is currently owned by Stuttgart, has also played for Manchester City on loan.

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Ogun: Confusion as Imeko-Afon APC leaders tackle Gov Abiodun

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January 15, 2020

Some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imeko-Afon Local Government, have denied knowledge of Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State.

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Isiaka who was the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) like former Deputy Governor, Salmot Badru, were received into the APC at an event held at Ake Palace Square in Abeokuta on Tuesday.

At the event, Gov Abiodun described Isiaka as coming into the ruling party through the right channel.

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Abiodun said Isiaka did not come through the backdoor like some decampees; apparently making a veiled reference to Hon. Adekunle Akinlade and his supporters, who just returned to the APC from the Allied People’s Movement.

But arising from a meeting at Isiaka’s Imeko-Afon Local Government yesterday, the APC leaders, who prided themselves as the authentic party faithful in the area, said they were not aware of the three-time governorship candidate’s defection to the APC; saying he did not follow the right channel.

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In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday, the APC leaders, said Isiaka, fondly addressed as GNI, did not inform party leaders at ward and local government levels that he was joining the progressives.

DAILY POST reports that the statement was jointly signed by Dr Dele Ogunsiji, a former Commissioner and House of Representatives member; Alhaji Gausu Bello, Imeko-Afon LG APC Party Chairman; the immediate past Executive Chairman of Imeko-Afon LG, Prince Tosin Adeluyi; immediate past Vice-Chairman of Imeko-Afon LG, Alhaja Taiwo Olusoji and Hon. Dopemu Felix.

“We the authentic APC leaders in Imeko-Afon Local Government, where Isiaka comes from, unanimously deny knowledge of the news of his defection to the APC as he did not follow the right channel.

“The APC Chairman from his ward is not aware of the movement; the leaders and elders of the local government were also not in the know.”

“GNI is our brother, but he is not ready to join the APC because we are not aware of him decamping to our party.

“As far as we are concerned, GNI remains a member of the ADC because we are not aware of any arrangements to bring him into the APC,” they said in the statement.

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Recall that the Ogun APC Spokesman, Tunde Oladunjoye, recently said anybody joining the party must register at his ward and local government before moving to the state level.

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Reason Buhari govt declared Amotekun ‘Illegal’ – Fani-Kayode

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January 15, 2020

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Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has kicked against a statement by the Nigerian government describing ‘Operation Amotekun’ as illegal.

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Recall that in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr Umar Gwandu, the government said the establishment of Amotekun was not backed by any known law in the land.

“The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.,” Malami said.

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But, Fani-Kayode reacting said he believed that Buhari government will not be in support of the Southwest security outfit because of the interest of herdsmen.

According to him, the present administration’s primary interest is to protect herdsmen not ‘sons of Oduduwa’

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On his Twitter page, Fani-Kayode wrote: “Not surprised that AG said Operation Amotekun is illegal.

“Anybody that believes that a Govt. whose primary interest is to protect the interest and further the fortunes of the Fulani & their herdsmen would want the sons of Oduduwa to defend themselves against mass murder is naive.”

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Transfer: Mourinho pays tribute to Eriksen

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January 15, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to playmaker, Christian Eriksen amid transfer interest from Inter Milan for the Denmark international.

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Mourinho said Eriksen should hold his ‘head high’ if he leaves Tottenham.

The Portuguese said this following Spurs’ FA Cup third-round replay 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Tuesday night.

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DAILY POST had reported that Eriksen has agreed on a personal term with Inter Milan to join Antonio Conte’s men in this January’s transfer window.

The 27-year-old’s current deal at Tottenham will expire at the end of the season.

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Asked about Eriksen’s future at Tottenham after his side’s FA Cup victory over Middlesbrough, Mourinho told reporters: “He played very well. Played very well, very professional which is what I expect from him.

“If his decision is to leave, I think he has to leave with his head up if he gives everything which is what he tries to do for the team.

“Fans, it’s always to respect, we have to respect but I think the boy did it for us today.”

Eriksen has scored 69 goals in over 300 appearances for Mourinho’s side since joining the club from Ajax in 2013.

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‘Justice will catch up with you’- Islamic Movement in Nigeria tells Gov. El – Rufai

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January 15, 2020

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, have expressed concern over the continuous detention of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife.

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In a press statement, the group’s spokesman, Ibrahim Musa, chided Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his recent comments justifying El-Zakzaky’s detention.

Recall that the governor had in a recent live broadcast said the detained Muslim cleric was being tried for the alleged crimes he committed in Zaria for over 30 years, and vowed never to release him.

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Responding, the IMN said no amount of blackmail or misuse of state power could avert the whirlwind of justice from catching up him; adding that justice will be served in El-Zakzaky’s case.

The sect assured that its members would intensify peaceful campaigns until justice is done to Sheikh Zakzaky and other victims of Zaria genocide of December, 2015.

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The statement reads, “With increasing pressure on the Buhari regime from home and abroad occasioned by the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague to investigate the crimes against humanity committed by this regime during the Zaria Massacre of 2015, there have been increased efforts at belittling the matter and trivializing the issues.

“This reached a peak in the last hours when the Kaduna state governor, Nasiru El-Rufai was rattling half-truths and pathological lies, for which he has come to be known.”

According to the governor, Sheikh Zakzaky is being tried for crimes he and his followers committed in the last 30 years in Zaria.

“On the contrary, after the criminal invasion of the Sheikh’s residence in December of 2015 and the subsequent killing of hundreds of his supporters including his sons and relatives by Officers and men of the Nigerian Army, the Sheikh and his wife were shot at and arrested. The Sheikh and his supporters were the victims of state terror and crimes and not the perpetrators.

“They also declared that the wife was not in detention but “merely keeping her husband company” and that she was free to walk out anytime she so wishes. So, what crimes is Elrufai referring to?

“The government has remained in contempt of that order. Clearly, Elrufai, like the master he is working for, General Buhari, has no respect for the rule of law,” IMN explained.

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