VsXtra Info: November 2021

Kidnapper Evans sentenced to death by a Lagos State High Court

A Lagos State high court on thursday 25th November, 2021 has finally sentenced a serial kidnapper popularly known as Evans to death.

Chukwudi Onuamadike popularly known as Evans has carried out serial kidnap and was caught by the Nigerian Police Special Unit, IRT led by Abba Kyari in 2017 and since then has been facing trial.

The kidnapper, Evans had pleaded not guilty on all charges leveled against him but the High Court sitting in Lagos State found Evans guilty and was sentenced to death.

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Popular Comedian, Klintdadrunk survives ghastly motor accident

A popular Nigerian comedian, Klintdadrunk has survived a ghastly motor accident.

The comedian shared photos of the incident on his social media pages informing his fans and love one how God has saved him from death.

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Thank God for life.

Adamawa state Politician awards constituency with N1,000 scholarship

A member representing Mayo Belwa constituency in Adamawa State is currently receiving heat from fans.

The politician was pictured giving out N1,000 to his constituents, some Adamawa indigenes claimed that the one thousand naira(N1,000) given to the youths of Mayo Belwa by the member representing their constituency is for scholarship.

Following the incident, some Nigerians has questioned how the little amount will help solve or subsidize the education of the indigenes who are students of FCE Yola.

Senator Godswill Akpabio urges Politicians, others to emulate Davido

The minister of Niger Delta Affairs and former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio has called on politicians, business owners in the country to emulate popular music star, Davido.

The minister made the call after he played host to the singer in his Abuja mansion yesterday 23rd November, 2021.

Senator Godswill Akpabio commended the singer towards his kind gesture on humanity stating that the act of the music star on his two hundred and fifty million naira(N250,000,000) donation to the less privileged across the country is worth emulating.

"I recently played host to our music icon and philanthropist, David Adedeji Adeleke aka Davido. His attitude towards the less privileged in the society made me to call on other Nigerians in politics, business and entertainment sectors to emulate him.
"I used the visit to commend him on the N250 million humanitarian donations to the less privileged in the society and for joining other like minds in the society to touch and positively affect the lives of the less privileged in our society.

 "I wish him a happy birthday and long life to do more for humanity."

Recall that Davido had called on his friends and fans to send him money ahead of his birthday and friends, fans and business associates flooded the singer account and he raised N201m in two days.

Reacting to the millions raised, the singer further thank his friends and fans for showing him love on his birthday wish and decided to donate the amount raised and his N50m making it N250m back to orphanage homes and the less privileged across the country.



President Buhari to consider Nnamdi Kanu release after meeting Igbo great leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the demand made by the Igbo leaders is very critical and difficult but will consider.

The President had told the Igbo leader in state house, Abuja that their demand for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was too difficult.

The President noted that in the past six(6) years of his administration and as the leader of the country, he(Buhari) has not interfered in the judicial system of the country.

"You've made an extremely difficult demand on me as the leader of this country, the implication of your request is very serious. In the last six(6) years since I became president nobody would say I have confronted or interfered in the work of the judiciary.

"God has spared you and given you a clear head at this age with very sharp memory. A lot of people half your age are confused already, but the demand you made is heavy but I will consider it. He said.

In attendance where former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Tagbo Amaechi, co-chair Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace, Bishop Sunday Onuoha, Chief Goddy Uwazurike.

Recall that in the hours of today some Igbo leaders meet with the President at state house, Abuja today to plead with the President to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader who is in the custody of the DSS.

Also to discuss the current rising insecurity ravaging the region noting that it has stopped the flow of business and people are no longer walking freely without fear of being attacked by gunmen.

President Buhari receives Igbo leaders over Nnamdi Kanu, Others

The President of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday 19th November, 2021 received Igbo leaders at state house Abuja.

Report have it that the South East leaders engaged the President over the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu the proscribed IPOB leader.

It is also gathered that the lgbo leaders are worried about the rising insecurity ravaging the region and demand the president's help in tackling insecurity in the region and other issues affecting the region.

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US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken meets President Buhari

The United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has just arrived Nigeria to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo and others.

The US Secretary of State is said to meet with key leaders in the country to discuss the US Nigeria coexistence.

Anthony Blinken is also expected to sign documents for stronger relationship between both countries.

President Muhammadu Buhari had received the US Secretary alongside the US ambassador to Nigeria.

US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken to meet Buhari, Osinbajo others to discuss Nigeria Democracy and others

The United States of America Secretary of States, Anthony Blinken is said to visit Nigeria to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Osinbajo and other leaders in the country.

The US spokesperson, Ned Price made the announcement in a press statement says,

"Secretary Blinken will then travel to Abuja, where he will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama and discuss furthering cooperation on global health security.

"Expanding energy access and economic growth, and revitalising democracy." He said.

Nigerians to start receiving transport allowance through BVN linked accounts - FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the minister of finance has said that Nigerians will start receiving transport allowance by 2022.

The honourable minister for finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed made the disclosure in an interview with Channels TV today.

"It is important that we exit this subsidy. It is costing us a significant amount of resources that we could have applied for education, health and critical infrastructure.

"It is a major waste and a major drain on the economy. “Aside our plans to deploy Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles as an alternative to petrol-aided vehicles.

"We are also considering the payment of transport allowance to Nigerians for six or 12 months to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal." She said

FG begins payment for Npower Batch C beneficiaries

The Federal Government of Nigeria through Nasims has begun payment of Npower Batch C beneficiaries.

This was disclosed through Nasims Facebook page on the 8th November, 2021.

The statement reads: "PAYMENT OF OCTOBER STIPEND OFFICIALLY COMMENCE TODAY 8TH NOVEMBER, 2021.

"Payment of October stipend has officially commence lately today 8th November, 2021 after the delay as encountered by beneficiaries.

"While some beneficiaries has begun receiving notification(alert) others are still pending. You are enjoined to log into your Nasims self service portal and assess under payroll tab.

"Based on banks some payment statuses are pending and will be processed at shortest possible time.

"Above all, ensure that your bank account details are correctly captured on your NASIMS dashboard to avoid not being paid.

Thank you."


BREAKING: EFCC Arrest Obi Cubana

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested socialist Obi Cubana.

The night club boss was arrested in the early hours of today 1th October, 2021. It is gathered that Obi Cubana is currently in the custody of the EFCC as he is been interrogated.

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