YellowStone Media International

I Regret My Membership of Niger Delta Avengers, Arrested Suspect Confesses An unfortunate member of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) who was arrested today said he regretted his membership of the militant group. The suspect, Abraham Julius Suru, disclosed that he was introduced to militancy, pipeline vandalism and other criminal activities several years ago. Suru, who looked miserable while being paraded at the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS Delta) in Warri, said he had taken part in series of illegal businesses as well as killings and maiming of persons before his arrest. The suspect, who hails from Ijaw area of Ondo State, disclosed that he was brought into criminality in the creeks by one Gafar Polo, who is now late. “We have wreaked havoc on a lot of pipelines and killed a lot of persons in the process. I regret my action but I must say that I am not alone in the illegal business,” he confessed.   Suru was arrested in Sapele area of Delta State last Tuesday aft

NLC, Catholic Church, Civil Society Kick against Sale of National Assets, Set to Mobilise Nigerians to against Sale The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Catholic Church and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) yesterday kicked against move by the federal   government to sell off national assets in an attempt   to address the prevailing economic recession in the country. They also took a swipe at the Senate over calls by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, urging the federal government to sell off major national assets including the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas   (NLNG) to cushion the effects of the recession. The call has pitched the Senate President and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, and other critical stakeholders who vehemently opposed the idea. The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, on Thursday in Abuja said such calls fell flat on the aspirations of Nigerians and smack of a calculated attempt to appease political cronies and business moguls closed

Don’t Sell NLNG, Nation’s Assets, LCCI Tells FG The Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called on the federal government to resist the pressure to sell the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) and other national assets, describing the action as a defeatist response to the current economic crisis facing the country. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the LCCI to THISDAY corporate office in Lagos, as part of efforts to create awareness for the forthcoming Lagos International Trade Fair, LCCI Vice-President and Chairman, Trade and Promotion Board, Sola Oyetayo, said government has sold some assets in the past and the economy has not improved, while appealing for critical thought about the decision. He explained that NLNG, for the records, has been a success story, noting that most of the investments controlled by the private sector are not totally successful. Oyetayo said: “There is need for proper thinking; evaluation of the

Tension in Anambra as Schools Send Pupils Home over Sit-at-home Residents of Anambra State are in confusion over the sit-at-home order by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as parents have started withdrawing their wards from school. Markets in the state are also in confusion as to whether to comply with the directive or not, as their leaders have remained mum on whether the order should be adhered to or not. THISDAY learnt that most schools have already issued notes to parents asking them to keep their children at home as a result of the IPOB order. This is not withstanding the order by state police command to residents to ignore the sit-at-home order and go about their lawful duties. THISDAY also learnt that most private schools in the state capital city of Awka had warned parents not to bring their children to school as their schools would not be open because of the order. When THISDAY visited some schools in Akwa, it was

Group Decries Effect of Tobacco on Children, Adolescents   Safetynet For Children (SFC), a non-governmental organisation that seeks to advance the good health of Nigerians, particularly children and the adolescent, has drawn the attention of the government and Nigerians to the effect of tobacco to children and young adults. According to a statement signed and made available to journalists today by the group Chairman, Akomas Brent C., “We want to draw attention to recent developments in the tobacco industry in Nigeria especially as regards the effect to lives. “Perhaps unknown to many, children    and    young    adults    are    becoming    increasingly vulnerable to the habit of tobacco products consumption, a trend which poses grave danger to the future of our country, considering the significance of this segment of the population in nation building both now and in the future. “In this regard, we hereby draw the attention of Nigerians to some provisions in the

Edo Guber: Candidates of Action Alliance, ACD, KOWA Endorse Ize-Iyamu Candidates of the Action Alliance (AA) and that of the Advanced Congress of Democrats (ACD) in the September 28 Edo State governorship election, Ishaka Paul Ofomile and Andrew Igwemoh, respectively, have announced their withdrawal from the election and have adopted the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Earlier, the candidates of the KOWA Party, Thompson Osadolor, and the People for Democratic Change (PDC), Bishop Akharame, had stepped down for Ize-Iyamu, bringing the number of candidates who have withdrew their gubernatorial ambitions for Ize-Iyamu to four. Ofomile and Igwemoh, who made the declaration today during a PDP rally held in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of the state, said their decision to endorse the PDP candidate was an easy one, pointing out that Ize-Iyamu was fully prepared for the office he is seeking and will offer the best h