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When Trump supporters stormed the Capitol they took out their cameras to record the chaos inside.

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has said the Nigerian government's directive to the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the new electricity tariff till the conclusion of the Joint Ad Hoc Committee’s work at the end of January 2021, is only a temporary relief.

In a statement on Thursday, the Director General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, said even if the increase was reconsidered during this period, there was no doubt that the NERC had already anticipated it.

He said, "Apparently, the three weeks’ respite is to accommodate the spirit of the agreement between labour and the Federal Government on tariff increase since last year. 

"Even though there is a possibility that the increase may be reconsidered during this period, there is no doubt that the NERC is already anticipating an increase. This is why the calls for circumspection and pragmatism in the matter of increase remains relevant. No matter what becomes the outcome of the Ad-Hoc Committee’s work, an increase at this time is ill-timed and not manufacturing friendly."

Ajayi-Kadir urged the government to go beyond the reasons given for the suspension and include consultations with other economic actors, including manufacturers. 

"They are the major consumers of electricity and they are the ones whose businesses would be most impacted by the increase," he said.

He said the sector was already groaning under a harsh operating environment, including the debilitating impact of COVID-19 disruptions and deteriorating infrastructures. 

"It is important for us to avoid this additional burden," he noted.

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Security operatives on Thursday evening handed over 77 kidnap victims to the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari.

The governor said the victims were rescued by the state government in collaboration with the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Air Force, the Department of State Security and other security agencies.

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According to The PUNCH, the governor said in all, 104 kidnap victims have recently been rescued through such a collaboration.

The governor said out of the 104 victims, 16 were from Sabuwa, Faskari and Dandume axis of the state; 10 from Danmusa axis, while the 77 handed over to him on Thursday were from Batsari and Jibia axis.

He revealed that their rescue was in continuation of an exercise that started with the recovery of the recently abducted 344 schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara.

Masari said, “We saw an opener and we are working with the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in cooperation with the police, the army, the Department of State Services, the Air force and other security agencies to bring back as many of the kidnapped victims as possible.

“And the process is still ongoing, we are doing this as quietly as we can to make sure that nobody is harmed and further kidnapping is stopped.”

The Katsina Commissioner of Police, Sanusi Buba, in his remarks, said the bandits themselves made several appeals for peace to reign in their domains.

He said, “This process has been on for some days. We are making efforts to ensure that all those that are still in captivity are safely rescued without the payment of any ransom or hindrance. We hope and pray that this method will not be limited to Katsina State but will go beyond all other vulnerable states.”

It was learnt that the rescued 77 victims would be reunited with their families on Friday.

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US President-Elect Joe Biden said there was no question that Black Lives Matter protesters would have been treated differently to the "mob of thugs" who stormed the US Capitol.

Pounding the podium, Mr Biden said the double standard was "totally unacceptable".

He said: "No one can tell me if it had been a group of Black Lives Matter protesting yesterday, they wouldn't have been treated very, very differently than the mob of thugs who stormed the Capitol.

"We all know that's true and it is unacceptable. Totally unacceptable."

Similarly, American comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, had reacted to the Capitol Building invasion in Washington DC by Pro-Trump supporters, saying if those who invaded the Capitol building were black, they would have all been shot dead. 

Describing it as two different scenes in America, the comedian accused security operatives of not using force when they should. 

He added that the way the situation was handled was disrespectful to people of colour.

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The magistrates’ court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday, granted bail in the sum of N500,000 each to the principal of the Deeper Life High School, Uyo, and four accused persons in the case of the alleged molestation of an 11-year-old Junior Secondary School 1 pupil, Don-Davies Archibong.

According to The PUNCH, the seven accused persons arraigned were Mrs Ndidi Solomon (suspended Principal), Joseph Nseabasi, Akpan Johnson, Egor Wilson, Joseph Ikenna, and two minors, Shalom Ibukun and Ola Feyisetan.

The accused are standing trial on four counts bordering on conspiracy to commit felony to wit; indecent treatment of boys under 14 and thereby committing an offence punishable under section 556 of the criminal code cap 38 vol 2 laws of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria, 2000.

The two minors, Shalom Ibukun and Ola Feyisetan, were charged for committing an act of gross indecency by inserting their fingers into the anus of Don-Davies and committing an offence punishable under section 218(1) of the criminal code, cap.38, vol.2 laws of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, 2000.

When the case was read, all the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Counsel for the accused, Fidelis Igwe, applied for bail on their behalf, noting that the alleged offence is bailable.

The magistrate in charge of the court granted all the accused persons bail in the sum of 500,000 each while the two minors among them were released to their parents. The case was adjourned to January 20, 2021, for accelerated hearing.

Speaking to journalists, counsel for the petitioner, David Okokon, said he was committed to ensuring justice in the matter while the counsel for the accused persons declined to comment on the case.

The presiding magistrate warned all stakeholders in the case to avoid unguarded media comments that could negatively affect the court process.

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Photographer Jim Lo Scalzo captured the chaos when a mob of President Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol.

Itiako Constantine Ikpokpo, the immediate past Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, has blamed killings, arsons, and destruction of properties in disgruntled and selfish areas leaders who buy firearms for youth.

He made the assertion on Wednesday at Uro community during a thanksgiving service to mark the end of his tenure.

Itiako Constantine Ikpokpo, the immediate past Chairman of Isoko South LGA

Ikpokpo, the immediate past deputy national president and chairman, Delta state chapter of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), lamented that some leaders in the area were arming some youths to kill and maim innocent citizens for selfish interest.

"Now that I am no longer chairman let me say it the way it is. Some of our community leaders are liars and God will expose them because they are buying arms for these boys and when there is nothing to do, what do you expect these boys to use the arms to do?

"People are mentioning governor Okowa here and there. Is Okowa police? Is Okowa the army? There is little the governor can do and there is little I could have done as council chairman but as community leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure that the youths behave appropriately. I must say that the governor and I did our best.

"Brothers are killing brothers in Isoko land. We know these people. We shield them; we protect them. When you arm the youths for whatever selfish reasons, do you think you can still control them? May God expose anybody involved in the killings of people in Isoko land."

While appreciating the support given to his administration, Ikpokpo said God is the giver of power, noting that life is nothing without God.

Within the past two years, Enwhe, Igbide, Emede, Uzere among others in Isoko South Local Government Area have been engulfed in a communal crisis where several persons have been killed and houses and properties worth several millions of naira razed.

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Itiako Constantine Ikpokpo, the immediate past Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, has blamed killings, arsons, and destruction of properties in disgruntled and selfish areas leaders who buy firearms for youth.

He made the assertion on Wednesday at Uro community during a thanksgiving service to mark the end of his tenure.

Itiako Constantine Ikpokpo, the immediate past Chairman of Isoko South LGA

Ikpokpo, the immediate past deputy national president and chairman, Delta state chapter of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), lamented that some leaders in the area were arming some youths to kill and maim innocent citizens for selfish interest.

"Now that I am no longer chairman let me say it the way it is. Some of our community leaders are liars and God will expose them because they are buying arms for these boys and when there is nothing to do, what do you expect these boys to use the arms to do?

"People are mentioning governor Okowa here and there. Is Okowa police? Is Okowa the army? There is little the governor can do and there is little I could have done as council chairman but as community leaders, it is our responsibility to ensure that the youths behave appropriately. I must say that the governor and I did our best.

"Brothers are killing brothers in Isoko land. We know these people. We shield them; we protect them. When you arm the youths for whatever selfish reasons, do you think you can still control them? May God expose anybody involved in the killings of people in Isoko land."

While appreciating the support given to his administration, Ikpokpo said God is the giver of power, noting that life is nothing without God.

Within the past two years, Enwhe, Igbide, Emede, Uzere among others in Isoko South Local Government Area have been engulfed in a communal crisis where several persons have been killed and houses and properties worth several millions of naira razed.

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The Take It Back (TIB) Movement, United States chapter, has called on the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to release Omoyele Sowore and four other rights activists arrested on New Year eve during the #crossover protest.

The group, in a statement by its director of communications, Oladotun Ogunleye, expressed sadness over what it termed the unchangeable leopard spots of the Nigeria Police Force.

Injured Sowore in custody of the Nigeria Police

It also vowed not to stop the restoration of Nigeria to an egalitarian society.

The statement read, "The EndSARS protest that gave Nigeria a bad image on the international scene was caused by police brutality. The Nigerian government is still battling the negative impact of its handling of that protest.

"The Nigeria Police is either deaf and blind to all that is happening, or it is clueless as to how to internalise the dynamics of these happenings. Otherwise, another illegal arrest of peaceful protesters should not be on its to-do list at all.

"The group, therefore, demands an unconditional and immediate release of Mr. Sowore and others that were arrested with him because Nigeria's economy is too fragile and the political stability too weak to start the New Year on a rancorous note.

"For the umpteenth time, we want to stress that protests are not illegal, as the courts have ruled. During any protest, the only job of the police is to protect the protesters and maintain law and order."

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Washington, DC, will be under a 6:00 pm curfew, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in a tweeted statement. It will remain in effect until 6:00 am. Thursday.

The Electoral College certification vote has been paused after protesters incited by Trump breached the Capitol building.

"During the hours of the curfew, no person, other than persons designated by the Mayor, shall walk, bike, run, loiter, stand, or motor by car or another mode of transport within the district," the statement said.

The US House and Senate were forced into emergency recess on Wednesday after protesters supportive of outgoing President Donald Trump breached security cordons and entered the Capitol building after clashing with police.

"Without objection, the chair declares the House in recess," congressman Jim McGovern said, banging down the gavel as loud shouts and disturbances could be heard in the public galleries in the chamber.

Officials at the US Capitol declared a lockdown, and lawmakers said on Twitter that they were sheltering in place in their offices, as protesters — some of them holding Trump flags — were seen walking through the building.

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Washington, DC, will be under a 6:00 pm curfew, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in a tweeted statement. It will remain in effect until 6:00 am. Thursday.

The Electoral College certification vote has been paused after protesters incited by Trump breached the Capitol building.

"During the hours of the curfew, no person, other than persons designated by the Mayor, shall walk, bike, run, loiter, stand, or motor by car or another mode of transport within the district," the statement said.

The US House and Senate were forced into emergency recess on Wednesday after protesters supportive of outgoing President Donald Trump breached security cordons and entered the Capitol building after clashing with police.

"Without objection, the chair declares the House in recess," congressman Jim McGovern said, banging down the gavel as loud shouts and disturbances could be heard in the public galleries in the chamber.

Officials at the US Capitol declared a lockdown, and lawmakers said on Twitter that they were sheltering in place in their offices, as protesters — some of them holding Trump flags — were seen walking through the building.

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Twitter on Wednesday said it removed three of US President Donald Trump's tweets for violating its Civic Integrity policy.

It also threatened to suspend @realDonaldTrump account over violation of its community rules permanently.

Twitter had said it began limiting tweets' reach, stoking an assault of the US Capitol by a mob intent on overturning the election results.

It announced, "As a result of the unprecedented and ongoing violent situation in Washington, D.C., we have required the removal of three @realDonaldTrump Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy.

"This means that the account of @realDonaldTrump will be locked for 12 hours following the removal of these Tweets. If the Tweets are not removed, the account will remain locked.

"Future violations of the Twitter Rules, including our Civic Integrity or Violent Threats policies, will result in permanent suspension of the @realDonaldTrump account."

Trump's supporters had stormed the Capitol in Washington during a joint session of Congress held to certify Biden's win, a desperate last-minute bid to overturn the November election that sparked chaos and accusations of a "coup" attempt.

The violence, hours after an extraordinary rally by Trump challenging his defeat, saw flag-waving backers break down barricades outside the Capitol and swarm inside, sending the legislative sessions into an emergency recess.

Extraordinary images showed security personnel barricading the chamber while lawmakers huddled inside wearing gas masks.

A woman shot in the ensuing melee was pronounced dead.

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Twitter on Wednesday said it removed three of US President Donald Trump's tweets for violating its Civic Integrity policy.

It also threatened to suspend @realDonaldTrump account over violation of its community rules permanently.

Twitter had said it began limiting tweets' reach, stoking an assault of the US Capitol by a mob intent on overturning the election results.

It announced, "As a result of the unprecedented and ongoing violent situation in Washington, D.C., we have required the removal of three @realDonaldTrump Tweets that were posted earlier today for repeated and severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy.

"This means that the account of @realDonaldTrump will be locked for 12 hours following the removal of these Tweets. If the Tweets are not removed, the account will remain locked.

"Future violations of the Twitter Rules, including our Civic Integrity or Violent Threats policies, will result in permanent suspension of the @realDonaldTrump account."

Trump's supporters had stormed the Capitol in Washington during a joint session of Congress held to certify Biden's win, a desperate last-minute bid to overturn the November election that sparked chaos and accusations of a "coup" attempt.

The violence, hours after an extraordinary rally by Trump challenging his defeat, saw flag-waving backers break down barricades outside the Capitol and swarm inside, sending the legislative sessions into an emergency recess.

Extraordinary images showed security personnel barricading the chamber while lawmakers huddled inside wearing gas masks.

A woman shot in the ensuing melee was pronounced dead.

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has appointed Yemisi Edun as its acting Managing Director.

The development followed the paternity scandal involving its current MD, Adam Nuru, and an ex-employee of the bank, Moyo Thomas.

In an official statement on Wednesday, the bank said, "In line with normal corporate practice, Mrs Yemisi Edun is acting as the Managing Director of FCMB in the interim period while Mr Adam Nuru is on leave. She has not been appointed as the substantive Managing Director. Thank you."

SaharaReporters had reported how Nuru went on leave to enable the bank to investigate the allegations against him. See Also Scandal Paternity Scandal: FCMB MD Goes On Leave, Bank Begins Probe 0 Comments 23 Hours Ago

Edun holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a master’s degree in International Accounting and Finance from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.

She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and a Chartered Financial Analyst. She is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and an Associate Member of the Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Member of Information Systems Audit and Control, US and a Certified Information Systems Auditor.

She began her career with Akintola Williams Deloitte in 1987 with a focus on corporate finance activities as well as audit of banks and other financial institutions. See Also Scandal Marriage Scandal: 'Friend' Narrates How Late Tunde Thomas Died Over Wife's Alleged Affair With FCMB MD 0 Comments 3 Days Ago

She joined FCMB in 2000 as Divisional Head of Internal Audit and Control before assuming the role of Chief Financial Officer of the bank.
 

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