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Report: Biden Administration Has Lost Track Of Third Released Migrant Kids

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The U.S. government has reportedly lost touch with thousands of illegal immigrant children whom they released from custody. According to data obtained by Axios via a Freedom of Information Act request, roughly on-in-three calls made to migrant children who had been released to their sponsors between January and May of this year went unanswered, suggesting the United States is not adequately protecting those children from harm. SEN. CRUZ SAYS BIDEN IS TRYING TO COVER UP POOR TEXAS MIGRANT FACILITY CONDITIONS “This is very dismaying,” Mark Greenberg, a former Obama administration official told Axios about the data. “If large numbers of children and sponsors aren’t being reached, that’s a very big gap in efforts to help them.” Care providers made 14,600 calls to check in with minors released from Department of Health and Human Services shelters and taken in by relatives and vetted sponsors. Workers were unable to reach 4,890 of those migrants or their sponsors. The percentage of calls that went unanswered jumped from 26% in January to 37% in May. The data also show that the government is not …

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PDP Reacts To Sack Of Ministers, Says It’s Ploy To Cover Up Failure

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Abuja -. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday, described the decision of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to sack two of his ministers, as “a ludicrous and infective attempt to cover for his failures in office”. This is contained in a statement by the party signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, tiled, “PDP to Buhari: don’t use Nanono and Mamman to cover your failures” The Presidency had in a statement on Wednesday announced that the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Nanono and his Power counterpart, Saleh Mamman, had resigned their appointments. The PDP however, vowed to probe the reasons behind the ministers’ sacking. Part of the statement read, “Our party is also investigating the real reason behind their sack given Mr. President’s public approach to fighting corruption by “easing out” the culprits. “The party however asserts that the manifest inefficiency of the Buhari administration is a product of the President’s myopic and divisive approach to governance as well as the impunity and corruption deeply embedded in his administration and party, the All Progressives …

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PROFILE: Sacked 75-year-old Sabo Nanono Who Built N30m Mosque For Herders

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Some Nigerians were perhaps slightly surprised by the dismissal of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Sabo Nanono, especially by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), who is not wont to sacking underperforming members of his cabinet since he came into power in May 2015. But Buhari on Wednesday sacked Nanono (Kano State) and his Power counterpart, Saleh Mamman (Taraba State), according to presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina. Adesina also announced that the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abubakar, has been redeployed to the Ministry of Agriculture while the Minister of State for Works, Abubakar Aliyu, is to take over as Minister of Power. “I wish to reiterate once more, that this process shall be continuous,” Adesina had quoted Buhari as saying, adding that the decision was taken after “critical self-review” of the performances of the two ministers. The two dismissed ministers were in August 2019 sworn in as part of the over 40 ministers who make up the current Federal Executive Council. Kano-born Nanono, 75, was sacked amid plans by the Federal Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development …

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Extend Pardon To Convicted Soldiers As Granted Repentant Boko Haram Members – Falana Urges Buhari In A Letter

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Abuja – Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has written a letter to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), requesting that the pardon given to repentant Boko Haram members be extended to 70 soldiers convicted for mutiny during the Goodluck Jonathan administration. Falana said this in a letter dated August 25, 2021 titled, ‘Request to Grant Pardon to 70 Convicted Soldiers’. The activist recalled that in prosecuting the war on terror, the Federal Government deployed thousands of ill-equipped and ill-motivated members of the armed forces to the North-East region to fight the well armed insurgents from 2013 to 2014. He said in the course of defending the country the troops demanded arms and armament from the military authorities but they were punished. “Instead of attending to such legitimate demand, the military authorities accused scores of the soldiers of sabotaging the counter insurgency operations of the Federal Government and proceeded to set up courts-martial to try them for mutiny. “We defended 58 soldiers while the remaining 12 were defended by other colleagues before the Courts-Martial which sat in Abuja. …

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Akume Speaking Against Benue People For His Sins Not Be Revisited By EFCC – Terwase

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By Ogechi Okorie Benue – Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume is speaking against Benue people because he does not want his sins to be remembered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an elder statesman in the State, Mr. Williams Terwase has said. He stated this in reaction to George Akume’s comment against the State Governor, Samuel Ortom. Terwase said in a statement obtained by Sundiata Post that people of Benue State have united against the killings of and genocide against their defenceless people except for Akume who feels he is romancing with the Presidency because of the position of a Minister given to him. Recall that Governor Ortom had on a Channels Television programme, Sun Rise Daily, accused President Mohammedu Buhari for Fulanising the country, and playing to the gallery on the issues of insecurity. However, after the interview, Akume held a press briefing in Abuja, asking Ortom to apologise to Buhari and calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to pick up the governor after his tenure. Responding, Terwase cautioned …

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Cabinet Reshuffle: Buhari Fires Ministers of Power, Agriculture; Redeploys Two Others

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By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) -. President Muhammadu Buhari has fired the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono and the Power counterpart, Sale Mamman with immediate effect. The Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina made this known to statehouse correspondents at the villa after the Federal executive council meeting on Wednesday. President Muhammadu Buhari announced a minor cabinet reshufflement that affected four Ministers. Two of the four were relieved of their appointments while two were redeployed. Those relieved of their appointments are former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Sabo Nanono and that of Power, Sale Mamman. The redeployed ones are former Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood Abubakar, who now assumes duty as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development while former Minister of State for Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu becomes the Minister of Power. Adesina said President Buhari promised that very soon he will fill the two existing vacuums created by the exit of Nanono and Mamman.

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Volleyball: Nigeria Records First Win At World Championship

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By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Nigeria beat Cuba 3-2 (25-10, 25-20, 22-25, 20-25, 15-13) to record her first win at the ongoing FIVB U19 Boys World Championship in Iran on Wednesday The Head Coach of Nigeria Volleyball Team, Sani Mohammed said Nigeria became the second African country to beat Cuba at any World Championship. Mohammed said his mission will be to surpass his previous record where he finished 14th position at the World Championship two years ago. Sani Mohammed said, “It was not easy because we led the game by 2-0 major set and along the line, they met us 2-2 before we won. “We did not have too many good training matches but the Cubans at the other end are a great volleyball nation. Nigeria became the second African country to beat them at any major World Championship after Egypt and we are happy we to be part of this history”. “Our next assignment is to focus on how to beat Thailand tomorrow (Thursday) in the 13th position match and better our World ranking. Two years …

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Why I Sacked 2 Of My Ministers – Buhari

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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he sacked two of his ministers on Wednesday. Recall that we reported that President Buhari on Wednesday sacked the Minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Sabo Nanono, and the Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman. The President, however, directed the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abubakar, to take over the Ministry of Agriculture while the Minister of State for Works, Abubakar Aliyu, has been deployed to the Ministry of Power. A statement on Wednesday signed by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, said the two ministers were sacked due to the independent and critical review of their ministries. According to Adesina, the review of the two ministries was done through sector reporting during cabinet meetings and at retreats. He revealed that the review had helped to identify and strengthen weak areas, close gaps, build cohesion and synergy in governance, manage the economy and improve the delivery of public good to Nigerians. The Presidential spokesman added that the continuous rejig of the cabinet should be expected until the desired objective is met. He said: “The changes were sequel to the …

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Osimhen: Super Eagles’ Target Is To Secure The World Cup Ticket

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By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is optimistic that the country will secure the World Cup ticket in Qatar as they start the journey against Liberia at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. Speaking exclusively to Ojodutimes, the forward, who finished as the country’s highest goalscorer in the AFCON qualifiers said the team is focused and won’t take the other teams in the group for granted. He said, “I was happy to finish as top scorer in the AFCON qualifiers and also to qualify as the tournament means a lot to Nigerians.” “The goal is to get the ticket for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and I think the team is fully focused and I want to get as many goals I can score for the team and also qualify the team.” Nigeria will be playing a World Cup qualifier in Lagos after over 20 years but that’s not a worry for the team as Victor Osimhen reassured the fans of the team readiness ahead of the encounter. “The team is very prepared …

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Death of 7 family members: Abia Govt. sues for calm

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The Abia Government has appealed for calm over the death of one Sunday Ugba, a deacon in the Assemblies of God Church. He died on Monday night, along with six other people, in his home in Umuahia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ugba and the others, including four children that came on holiday in his house, died after taking suya and fruit juice. His wife was rushed unconscious to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where she is currently receiving medical treatment. Reacting to the incident in a statement issued in Umuahia on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information, Chief Okiyi Kalu, advised relatives of the deceased persons to remain calm. Kalu stated that government had contacted all the relevant agencies “to investigate the unfortunate incident”. “We wish to call for calm and patience to enable the relevant medical authorities to properly determine the cause of the death of the seven persons,” he stated. The commissioner conveyed the condolences of the state government to the relations and friends of the deceased. Meanwhile, the Spokesman for the Abia Police Command, …

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Anti-Buhari interviews: FG threatens to issue ‘red card’ to TV, radio stations

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The Federal Government has threatened to show a red card to television and radio stations in Nigeria for alleged breach of broadcast ethics. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Sal Island, Cape Verde. The PUNCH reports the National Broadcasting Commission recently invited presenters of Channels Television and threatened to sanction the broadcast station over an interview with Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom. The interview, which attracted a harsh reaction from the president, was considered to be against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The minister was said to be in Cape Verde to attend the 64th Conference of the UN World Tourism Organisation Commission for Africa and the Second Edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Investment Forum. NAN quoted the minister as saying that the National Broadcasting Commission and other regulators would ensure that broadcast stations abide by statutory laws and ethics. He said any station that violated the broadcast code and ethics would be “shown the red card. Read AlsoReps minority …

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EFCC arrests 15 suspected internet fraudsters in Abia

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The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said its operatives have arrested 15 suspected internet fraudsters. The commission said the suspects were arrested during a sting operation on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at different locations in Aba, Abia State. The Head, Media and Publicity of EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The statement read, “Specifically, the suspects were arrested at No. 214b, Aba-Owerri Road and Cherubim Owo Osisioma and Intercontinental by Nwanyi Motors, Umuode Osisioma, Aba, Abia State following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. “The suspects are: Ezekiel Udo; Anyanwu Odinakachi, Emeka Agu, Lawrence Chinaza Michael, Ifeanyi Okorie, Nestor Akobunu, Frank Ogu, Ezekiel Samuel Uche, Inegbu Onyema Uche, Azukaogi Ogiegbe, Okoro Uchechukwu, Victor Ehiudo, John Chiemela, Lucky Nwoko and Ugochukwu Emmanuel Okafor. “They were arrested alongside three (3) vehicles: Lexus RX350 Sports Utility Vehicle, GLK Benz SUV and Lexus ES33O SUV. “Others are: forty three (43) phones of different brands and models; seven (7) walkie talkies; two (2) digital …

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Gov Sule Dismisses Claims That Certain Governors Are Inciting Violence in Their States

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….. Says Insecurity distraction for governors. By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Engineer Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed claims that certain governors are inciting violence in their state, stressing that governors are the last people to want to have violence, as such will distract them from carrying out developmental initiatives. Governor Sule stated this while hosting the Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Most Reverend Bishop David Ajang, on a thank-you visit, at the Government House, on Wednesday. According to him, if there is any person that requires peace, it’s the governor because without peace, there won’t be space to govern. Governor Sule who dismissed claims that certain governors are inciting violence in their state, stressed that governors are the last people to want to have violence, as such will distract them from carrying out development initiatives. “If there is anybody that needs peace, believe me, the governor is number one. Because without peace, he can’t manage, he can’t govern,” the governor stated. Engineer Sule pointed out, with the slightest threat of insecurity, the attention of governor is diverted …

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Afghanistan: Why Aso Rock must be free of terrorists’ agents –Ex-NIIA DG Akinterinwa

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A former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof Bola Akinterinwa, has cautioned on the need to prevent the “Afghanistanisation” of Nigeria. According to him, Nigeria’s situational realities are not different from Afghanistan’s and there is the need for the presidential villa to be free of Boko Haram terrorist agents. The don stated this on Wednesday while featuring as a guest on NTA ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ breakfast show monitored by The PUNCH. Akinterinwa’s comment comes exactly a week after a former Navy Commodore, Kunle Olawunmi, claimed that Boko Haram terrorists mentioned names of current governors, senators and Aso Rock officials as sponsors during interrogation. The Taliban or the Mujahedeen retook Kabul, the country’s capital city, about two decades after the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan beginning in early July. Afghanistan civilian President Ashraf Ghani, 72, subsequently fled the country when Kabul fell, abandoning the presidential palace to Taliban fighters. The United States finally withdrew its forces on August 31, 2021 after 17 days of evacuating over 120,000 US citizens, citizens of our allies, and Afghan allies of …

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Gulder Ultimate Search returns to TV screens

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Popular Nigerian reality television show, Gulder Ultimate Search has returned to the television screen after a seven-year break. The show which borders on the survival instincts of its contestants dominated the Nigerian airwaves in the early 2000s. The show which began in 2004 ran for 11 seasons before its hiatus in 2016. A brainchild of Nigerian Breweries Plc, the show has produced some talents who have become stars. Past winners who have become household names in the entertainment industry include; Kunle Remi, winner of the 2010 edition; Dennis Okike winner of the season 8edition; and Chris Okagbue, winner of season 10. Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc. officially announced that the show would make its comeback and this year’s theme is “The Age of Craftsmanship”. To apply, interested participants have to be Nigerians between 21-35 years old. Applications should be submitted to www.gulderultimatesearch.ng between September 1, 2021, and September 8, 2021. Shortlisted applicants will undergo a regional selection process in Abuja and Enugu on September 13 and 14, while the selection will take place in Lagos on September 16 and 17, 2021. …

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Kunle Afolayan releases new film on October 1

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All is set for the release of celebrated filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s new feature film on Netflix on October 1, 2021. Afolayan’s new film is an adaptation of Sefi Atta’s best-selling novel, which has Afolayan as the director. With a screenplay by Sefi Atta and Kunle Afolayan, Swallow will feature Ijeoma Grace Agu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Eniola Badmus, Chioma Akpotha, Kevin Ikeduba, Offiong Anthony Edet, and Olusegun Remi amongst others. Swallow, The Nation gathered, is the first film from Kunle Afolayan’s multi-title Netflix slate. Read Also: Kunle Afolayan, ‘Swallow’ and BuhariThe drama-thriller explores the burgeoning drug trafficking trade, set against a backdrop of 1980s Lagos, struggling under the weight of austerity measures and the infamous War Against Indiscipline. Speaking on the book, Afolayan said: “This is the very first book I am making into a movie. Once I read the book, I had to decide on what aspect of the book I wanted to focus on and whose perspective I wanted to share based on the story because Swallow as a book focused on the life of Tolani’s mother and Tolani herself. …