Guide to Buying Smartphone: Essential Things You Should Know

Picking a cell phone is not that simple unless you are fine with squandering cash. Regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur, an expert in your field or only a student, it is essential to figure out what you are searching for relying upon your needs and spending plan. It gets harder with the many cell phones accessible and you’d effectively feel overpowered in any case, getting the ideal one which is going to satisfy your desires will keep your cash justified, despite all the trouble. 

Various operating systems, distinctive carriers that could provide high-speed 4G networks and an extensive variety of display resolutions and designs, there can never be another great time to upgrade your cell phone or purchase your initial phone.

Pick the Operating System that is best for you. Purchasing a Smartphone is really harder than purchasing portable PC. Not at all like PCs, can you change the OS on the off chance that you don’t care for what you have. Some prestigious Operating Systems are Android, Apple’s iOS, Windows Phone and Blackberry OS. They are in diverse stages which make them great at distinctive things. Here’s a review of these operating systems.

iOS

Apple’s easy-to-utilize interface, most applications and most noteworthy quality applications and one of a kind equipment and programming coordination makes this particular platform difficult to beat. It additionally has iTunes which makes it simple to purchase music, motion pictures, books and applications, and Siri voice mobile companion.

Android

This is the most mainstream open-source Operating System made Google that is currently in an amazing collection of gadgets. It has the capacity to look for, and get a huge number of applications from distinctive application stores (a significant number of the apps can be downloaded for free). Android has features like 4G LTE, HD screens, fast cameras and it incorporates with social networks for sharing contents as well as contacts. Simple task-switching and home screens can be altered and cool gadgets are accessible as well.

Blackberry OS

On the off chance that you can’t work without a physical keyboard, it may be worth taking a look at this Operating System. Awesome security management and long battery life is ensured. This may be useful for individuals like businessmen who need to verify their emails to be secured on the grounds that, all emails as well as internet services pass through RIM’s servers.

Windows Phone

This could be an enticing decision for first-time smartphone users. Underlined information at a glance, for example, Live Tiles on the home screen and the capability to stick practically anything to start screen means quick access of resources. Microsoft services such as Xbox and Office are profoundly coordinated and notwithstanding when the phone is asleep, camera app can be launched.

• What Specs will address your needs?

Screen

Bigger and bigger screens are the big trends in smartphones currently. Surfing the web, playing games and watching movies feels all the more charming, particularly in a HD screen, and makes typing a great deal simpler. It is surely gainful to some be that as it may, not to all.

Bigger screens tend to be the same as a greater and heavier design which is the reason behind why 3.5-inch smartphones like iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s are still so well known.

Devices with 4.7-inch and above LCDs that are packed into a stunningly thin case are pleasant, however using them on one hand is slightly troublesome. Tablet-like 5.3-inch screen is stunning however looks a bit silly when held up to your head. It all comes down to what you value the most – greater canvas for your contents or compactness.

Processor

Smartphones have processors recently like PCs. This decides how quick they can do things, for example, opening applications, pages and multitasking. Android smartphones nowadays respectably have a dual core processor and quad-core and even octa core devices also. Settling for a single core processor, especially under 1GHz is not suggested. A quick A4 dual core chip in iPhone is useful for playing games with same quality as that of consoles.

Memory

There are two sorts of memory, the system memory is for the device’s performance which is great with the standard 1GB, and the storage memory. MicroSD usually accompanies Android phones that can be upgraded up to 32GB. Apple’s iPhones come with 16, 32 and 64GB memory sizes while Windows Phones for the most part have built-in memory in different sizes. In case you’re wanting to store a ton of music or movies on your phone, 8 GB ought to be sufficient.

Camera

In the event that you cherish taking photographs, you ought to consider 5-MP cameras or higher for better quality. Beside the megapixel, there are more elements you ought to consider, for example, the lens quality, how fast the camera starts and captures and how it can deal with low light circumstances.

For feature quality, decide on smartphones that can shoot 720p HD (1080p is the most noteworthy) footage. The best cameras will give you sharp and smooth-looking images even in faint conditions.

Battery Life

A few individuals tend to ignore this extremely basic element and simply concentrate on how wonderful a device can do. Having a smartphone with a fast processor, effective camera and the astounding 4G LTE will exhaust your battery quickly. To put it plainly, a poor battery life makes your phone useless by lunchtime. Most telephone batteries are 1,700 to 2,000 and 3,300 mAh (newer versions are up to 4000mAh or more).

Operating Systems and software within your device additionally assumes a major part. Windows phones tend to last a day on the grounds that they effectively ping information to the system, while some Android phones keep going for 5 hours or less. You might likewise change your phone settings to squeeze out additional runtime like utilizing Edge or 3G rather than 4G.

Price

This is a key-deciding factor when it comes to buying smartphones. You saw the awesome device with cool features that you would want your dream phone to have but it is too expensive for your budget. How do you go about this? Even though the popular believe is that all the features mentioned above is directly proportional with the price of the phone. That is, the higher a phone’s price, the better it is in quality et al. NOPE! Some phones tend to be cheaper and even has slightly better features than their expensive counterparts. After all, it all depends on how much you can part with to get your next smartphone.

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Boko Haram : Another attack in Maiduguri leaves 65 dead

At least 65 people were killed during an attack by Islamist militant group Boko Haram near Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, a Reuters reporter said after counting bodies at a hospital morgue.

The remains of a dozen victims were burnt beyond recognition in Saturday’s attack when militants opened fire on residents, set fire to houses and targeted a crowd with suicide bombers, security and medical officials said.

A Nigerian military spokesman, Colonel Mustapha Ankas, said that Boko Haram militants attacked the community of Dalori, about 3 miles east of Maiduguri in Borno state.

It was the third attack this week suspected to have been carried out by the insurgent group – and the most deadly. Since it started losing control of territory, Boko Haram has reverted to hit-and-run attacks on villages as well as suicide bombings on places of worship or markets.

In neighboring Adamawa state, a suicide bomber believed to be a Boko Haram militant killed about 10 people on Friday and at least 12 were killed on Wednesday in an attack on the Borno state village of Chibok, from where over 200 schoolgirls were abducted in 2014.

Ankas said insurgents entered Dalori in two cars and on motorcycles and opened fire on residents and burned down houses.

Read Also:  13 dead in triple suicide attacks in Chibok town (Warning : Touching photos below)

“While people were running for their dear lives…three female suicide bombers attempted to make their way into the crowd … and subsequently got blown up,” he said without providing a casualty figure.

An official of the state emergency agency who was at the scene said there were 12 bodies burnt beyond recognition. “We can’t even pick those ones, they were seriously burnt,” the official who declined to be named said.

Read Also: Cameroonian troops invade Borno village, kill 40

Borno state capital Maiduguri was struck by several bombs at the end of December that killed at least 48 people.

The state is the heartland of the seven-year insurgency that seeks to establish an Islamist state. Over 2 million people have been displaced and thousands killed. Maiduguri has swelled to double its size over the last few years to around 4 million as it has become the refuge for most of the displaced population.

Separately, twin suicide attacks by suspected Boko Haram militants killed at least three people in two locations near Lake Chad, around 100 km (60 miles) north of the Chadian capital N’Djamena, security sources said. At least one other would-be bomber was reported to have taken flight, they added

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I am going to suffer ------ Father Mbaka

• moves from duplex to one room apartment
• Parishioners weep

TEARS flowed uncontrollably from parishioners and members of the Adoration Ministry as fiery Enugu Catholic priest and director of the ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, yesterday bowed out of Christ the King Parish, GRA, Enugu, which he presided over as parish priest for 20 years.

The entire Enugu capital city also stood still as over 30 lorries accom­panied by thousands of his adoration faithful escorted him in a motorcade to his new parish, Our Lady Parish, Emene, a suburb of the capital city.

Mbaka’s transfer became a topical issue as a section of the society saw it as a punitive measure for his recent prophecies especially that of Decem­ber 31st 2014, when he predicted that former President Goodluck Jonathan would be defeated in the 2015 elections. This has however been dismissed by the church who explained that the transfer is a routine exercise done every six years by the bishop.

But Mbaka’s transfer as a parish priest to a resident priest, where he will serve under another priest, has raised eyebrows eliciting further comments from close observers.

Mbaka himself while handing over formally to his successor yesterday told those around that he was going to suffer, moving from a duplex to a room in his new parish but asked them not to worry that God has bigger plans for him.

Hear him: “I know we are going to suffer; between now and few months to come, I am going to suffer; I am going to suffer because I have no place to lay my head; I am  going to suffer because I have no place to keep the Ministry’s assets; I know I am going to suffer; fortunategoing to suffer because I have no ly it’s going to happen in the month of Lent; so I am going to use my exit here to observe the Lent. But Jesus said it to His apostles in John 16:20, ‘You will be sorrowful and the world will be rejoicing but very soon I will turn your sorrows to joy.’ So I am waiting for that moment because for now I know we are going to suffer. The Adoration Ministry is passing through suffering right now; even though I have accepted it as the will of God; it is the will of God through suffering; it is a mega suffering. But however, the grace of God will carry us all; even though some of you may pray that God should remove this thorn from us, the scripture says ‘His grace is sufficient for us; for its even in your weakness that the power of God is demonstrated. So we are moving but don’t forget the scriptures, ‘my brothers they make me keeper of vineyards, my own vineyard I keepeth not. All these while we have been keeping vine­yards, building for Christ The King Parish…Bishop Gbuji asked them, how much …but because I don’t want to disclose my charity, they can’t keep that account. How many trailer loads of cement came here? All the monies I made from my cassette and other private crusades all of them were used to build this church. We cannot quantify it but let God be glorified.” ­

“It is the will of God; and when the will of God either permissive or however, happens, nobody should question it. All you have today is Amen; so to the will of God Fr. Mbaka has said Amen.”

Mbaka said he welcomed the de­cision of the church leadership with absolute acceptance and obedience, stating that nobody should see him as a recalcitrant priest. He assured that the parish would not collapse due to his exit, and urged the mem­bers to treat his successor, Rev. Fr. Theodore Ozoamalu, well, and to assist him in any way he needs help and not allow him to cry.

His words: “Don’t starve him; don’t allow him to suffer; in my own time I didn’t need your help because God blessed me in my own unique way and I am happy. God will keep the parish because we have fought the good fight; I am not regretting anything and the highest gift God has given here is his Holy Spirit who assisted me up till now.”

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APC unhappy with Father Mbaka transfer

The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) is unhappy with the transfer of Ejike Mbaka, a reverend father and spiritual director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu (AMEN), from Christ the King parish, GRA, Enugu, to lesser-known Our Lady Parish, Umuchigbo, Njinike, by the Enugu Catholic Diocese. The party is also unhappy that Mbaka, a senior priest, has been ” will be degraded to an assistant parish priest” at his new posting.

 Mbaka moved out of Enugu on Saturday, describing his transfer as a witch-hunt and saying he would suffer at his new base, but he promised not to fight anybody as he was “welcoming the church’s voice with absolute acceptance and obedience”. Defending the priest in a statement on Sunday, Osita Okechukwu, spokesman of the APC south-east caucus, alleged that the transfer was influenced by outside forces and expressed concerns over Mbaka’s safety. 

“It is wrong to punish the fearless priest for his prophecies, which have proven to be from God,” read the statement. “Whereas we accept that the transfer of priests is a routine exercise of the great Catholic Church, we do not wholly accept a situation where the church allows external forces to influence transfer as the Mbaka’s case suggests, otherwise, future liberation clergy who speak truth to power will be hamstrung to the detriment of the society. “Our major concern is the security implications and the fate of his flocks who are mostly the downtrodden who may find it difficult to go to Emene for salvation and healing. 

We frown at anything which will put Fr. Mbaka in harms way or deny his flocks healing.” He maintained that APC remained in solidarity with the priest, observing that he had been under persistent attack from opponents of Muhammadu Buhari since prophesying that he would win the presidential election. He also accused the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo of playing a role in Mbaka’s transfer. “As a party, we have watched with concern and trepidation the criticism, the attack, assault and unpleasant comments hurled against Fr. Mbaka since he providentially prophesied that President Buhari would win the 2015 elections. 

“Even the Church did not spare him – he was called unprintable names, yet his prophecy came true. We are happy that Fr. Mbaka was vindicated. “It must be pointed out that accusing fingers were pointed at the direction of some anti-Buhari elements like Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a group that didn’t want to hear the name of Buhari – even though Ohanaeze denied the allegation, doubts still persists. “For we are still at a loss why a senior priest will be degraded to an assistant parish priest. 

“We repeat that we are in solidarity with Fr. Mbaka and our major concern is the security of Fr. Mbaka and the suffering of his flocks mostly the poor who need his healing powers. “We had thought that His Lordship Bishop Calistus Onaga could have retained him at the Adoration Ground, as the Bishop Emeritus Gbuji did because of security of his life and easy access by his flocks.” 


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Nnamdi Kanu: Ex-Militants Threaten To Blow Up Hijacked Ship With Foreign Crew

A group of ex Niger Delta Militants has hijackrd a ship off the Bakassi Peninsula coast line and threatened to blow it up with its foreign crew if detained Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is not released

The group, which said it was in support of the agitation for the creation of a Biafran state, gave the Federal Government a 31-day ultimatum to release Kanu or it would be forced to carry through its threat.crew if detained Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is not released.

Also, the group, in a Saturday statement in Port Harcourt through its spokesman who identified himself as General Ben, said it might not wait for the expiration of the 31-day ultimatum to carry out its threat.

He said: “We cannot wait till the end of the 31 days to tell the Federal Government that we are serious. The vessel and the crew are under custody.

“And any noise, any delay from government, we will blow up everything. We will blow the vessel and everybody in the vessel will go down. “We are not interested in the country that owns the vessel. What we know is that the vessel was coming to Nigeria to lift oil. We are not interested;; once it is blown up, let the country and Nigeria resolve the matter.

“We are in touch with everything happening around the IPOB leader.

“Now, court has denied him bail, saying because of his dual citizenship, he might jump bail. We also heard that the judge said he would rather give the matter an accelerated hearing.

“This is provocative; hence we did not waste time to go into action. We are in support of the Biafra struggle.

“We will not retreat or surrender. The federal government might have taken our ultimatum as an empty threat. But, we will surprise them,” the statement read.

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Niger Delta Militants’ Attacks another On Oil pipeline In Bayelsa

Niger Delta militants in coastal communities of Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State continued their attack on oil pipelines belonging to the Nigerian Agip Oil Company following similar attacks on oil facilities in Delta state.

?The explosion, said to have been triggered by dynamite attacks allegedly launched by suspected militants affected pipelines located in Orukari, Golubokiri and Kpongbokiri communities of Brass.

The development, it was learnt had led many residents of the riverside communities to flee into safety. It was learnt that the attacks launched on Thursday night had led to massive spillage of crude from the Agip pipeline into the sea and fishing camps.

?Confirming the incident, member representing Brass Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr. Israel Sunny-Goli, condemned the attack on Agip pipelines.

Sunny-Goli, in a statement on Saturday, ?said, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the bombing of the pipeline was an act of sabotage carried out to hurt the economic interests of Bayelsa state and Nigeria.

“The latest explosion coming after bombing of pipelines recently in the same area is worrisome as it is capable of forcing oil companies out of operation which would have adverse effect on Nigeria’s economy.”

Sunny-Goli called on security agencies to beef up security around oil facilities to ensure they prevent future attack by economic saboteurs bent on crippling Nigeria’s economy.

The lawmaker added, “I want to condemn the latest attack on Agip pipeline at Kpongbokiri. This is a clear sabotage by economic saboteurs. Recently, they blasted pipeline at Orukari and Golubokiri.

“I condemn this latest attack on Agip pipeline at Kpongbokiri in its entirety. It is sabotage against Nigeria in a bid to cripple the economy at a time the nation is struggling with decline in revenue due to the fall in oil prices.

“It is common knowledge that because of the low price of oil which is our main source of revenue, many states can hardly pay workers’ salaries. This sabotage is capable of crippling the economy if not urgently curbed. If these attacks are not checked and the perpetrators brought to book and Agip decides to pull out of Bayelsa, it would be disastrous for us as a people.”

He urged Bayelsans, especially those that have oil facilities around them to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement to security agencies to prevent further attacks.

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Port-Harcourt stand still for Gov Nyesom Wike Victory Parade In . Photos

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Friday formally dedicated his victory at the Supreme Court to the ordinary people of the state during a "meet the people people victory parade" across the major residential areas of Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.

Greeted by several thousands of residents which included women, youths, children and men, Governor Wike said that the Supreme Court judgment was made possible by votes of the people on April 11 and 12, 2015 and their prayers while the litigation lasted in different courts.

The "meet the people victory parade " was carnival-like as Rivers people sang popular Wike campaign songs as his motorcade drove by. Governor Wike who drove in an open roof Sports Utility Vehicle waived and shook hands with residents, thanking them via the use of a megaphone. 

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Court denies Nnamdi Kanu bail

A Federal High Court in Abuja has turned down a bail request by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The court said on Friday that Mr. Kanu must remain in prison pending his trial for alleged treason.

Mr. Kanu has been in detention since his arrest in October.

The government accuses him of running an underground radio that spreads hate messages in a push for the creation of independent state of Biafra. He had earlier been granted bail twice by the courts, but the government refused to release him.

  The Federal government recently filed fresh six-count charges against the embattled leader      of Indigenous People of Biafra.

  The government is blaming Kanu for plotting to divide Nigeria, by creating a Biafra Republic with south-east, south-south states, and parts of Kogi and Benue states, as component units

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Leadership Newspaper returns its share of N9 million

The management of Leadership Holdings Limited, publishers of Leadership newspapers, has returned the N9 million it received from the Presidency through the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria as compensation for the seizure of its publications in 2014.

In a letter dated January 29 and addressed to the General Secretary of NPAN, the company said it decided to return the money after some senior officials had gone behind to direct their organisations to refund the compensation received from the government even though it was agreed that they committed no offence by receiving the compensation.

It specifically alleged that the chairman of Daily Trust newspaper, Kabiru Yusuf, went behind the association and directed his newspaper to refund the money.

The letter entitled Re: Compensation for illegal seizure of newspapers was signed by the Group Managing Director of Leadership Newspapers Group Limited, Mike Okpere.

The letter obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Friday said, “We refer to the above subject matter and enclose herewith a Zenith Bank draft no 08549695 for the sum of N9,000,000.00 (Nine million Naira only) being refund of the compensation paid by the Goodluck Jonathan government for the crude and illegal seizure of our newspapers over a period of 5 days by soldiers from the 6th of June to the 10th of June 2014 through the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN).

“It will be recalled that this was the sum paid to all newspapers which incurred losses as a result of the act which was arrived ay when President Jonathan pleaded for an out of court settlement.

The Sun newspaper had earlier in December returned its own share of N9 million.

NPAN had received N120 million from the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan in June 2014 as compensation for the seizure and stoppage circulation of their newspapers by armed soldiers in Abuja and several cities.

Some of the 12 newspapers, which allegedly got the compensation, dissociated themselves from the payments.

The newspapers are African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publishers of the Tribune titles; Peoples Media Limited, publishers of Peoples Daily; Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of New Telegraph, Saturday Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, and Independent Newspapers Limited, publishers of Daily Independent newspapers.

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EFCC investigates Obanikoro, sons over alleged 4.8 billion Naira transfered from office of Dasuki

The Obanikoro Family with his two sons

Two sons of former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, Babajide and Gbolahan Obanikoro are currently on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Sources at the anti-graft agency disclosed that about N4.75billion was traced to a company, Sylvan McNamara Limited, in which the two men have interest.

Operatives believe the investigation might lead to the invitation of former Minister Obanikoro himself. The politician is currently in the United States where he is said to be schooling.

The money was allegedly paid in several tranches into the company’s account number 0026223714 with Diamond bank from the Office of the National Security Adviser account with the CBN.

According to the source, all the transfers were effected between June and December 2014, a period that coincided with the preparation for and the conduct of the Ekiti state gubernatorial election which ushered in the current administration of Governor Ayodele Fayose.

For instance N200m was transferred into Sylvan Mc Namara’s account on June 5, 2015, while N2billion was also wired into the account from the CBN/ Imprest Main account on June 16, 2016.

Another transfer of N700million hit the account on July 7, 2014, while N1billion was credited to the account on July 30, 2014.

Other transfers included N160m on August 8, 2014; N225m on August 22, 2014; N200m on November 14, 2014 and N200m on December 5, 2014.

Both Gbolahan and Babajide Obanikoro, sources disclosed, as directors of the company, were also signatories to its account until 2014 when one Olalekan Ogunseye was made sole signatory to the account.

EFCC sources disclosed that the payments to the company from the office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, were made without any contract.

Mr. Dasuki is being prosecuted for allegedly mismanaging $2.1billion meant for arms procurement to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-west region of Nigeria.

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EFCC arrests FIRS Director For Tax Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Abumere Joseph Osagie,  deputy director, regional tax office, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, in a case of abuse of office and bribery.

The suspect was picked following a complaint about his attempt to extort a University proprietor N5million.

Osagie and one Jamila Ojora had on January 27, 2016 allegedly approached Senator Ahmed Datti, the Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja and gave him a tax assessment of N20,029, 496.00 through a letter of intent, which he paid.

However when he requested for the assessment certificate, they refused to oblige him. Instead they allegedly demanded for N5million gratification. All pleas by him fell on deaf ears. 

Consequently, he petitioned the EFCC, and was advised  to play along. Consequently, marked N5million was delivered to the director through Ojora in a sting operation. Ojora was arrested after she collected the N5m. Te confession led to the arrest of Osagie.

The houses of the suspects were searched by operatives of the EFCC , and documents recovered.

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Supreme court removes Stella Oduah and Andy Uba as senators

The Supreme Court has removed former Aviation Minister,Stella Oduah from the Senate.

The apex court reached the decision today, January 29, 2016, after upholding the nullification of the elections of Oduah and Andy Uba as the senators representing Anambra North and Anambra South senatorial zones respectively, The Guardian reports.

Read Also: Senator Uche Ekwunife defects to APC

The court had earlier also sacked Uche Ekwunife, who was representing Anambra Central, from the upper chamber.

Oduah, Uba and Ekwunife were all elected into office on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) meaning that the party no longer has any Senator from Anambra representing it.

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Community suspends Traditional ruler after he was caught with marijuana in Kaduna

A traditional ruler in Kaduna State has been suspended following his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for dealing on marijuana.

Ibrahim Danladi was said to have been arrested by the NDLEA while in possession of a 1.5kg of marijuana.

Some residents of the village who were contacted confirmed the arrest but added that the traditional ruler, fondly called, ‘Alhaji Maina,’ was arrested following the discovery of a bag of marijuana in his house.

“Someone dealing on marijuana was staying in his house selling it. Realizing the huge profit the man was making, Alhaji Maina also joined him in selling the illicit drugs,” a source said.

Even thought efforts to contact the village head by Pulse proof abortive, the traditional ruler’s arrest and subsequent suspension is a dramatic turn in the fight against drugs in the State.

Meanwhile, Kaduna State government has announced the suspension of the traditional ruler, in a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan.

The statement said on 20 January 2016, the NDLEA arrested Danladi a village head of Ungwa Goma in the Gimi District of Sanga local government area of the state who admitted ownership of the illegal drug.

“The NDLEA subsequently notified the Kaduna State Security Council of the arrest of the traditional ruler. While deliberating on the matter, the Council recommended his suspension from office pending the conclusion of investigations and possible trial. The government accepted the recommendation,” the statement said.

NDLEA will soon arraign the village head in court after investigations are completed, it was gathered.

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EFCC seals off former Chief of Army Staff Azubuike Ihejirika estate in Abuja [Photos Below]

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off an estate belonging to former Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Azubuike Ihejirika.

The estate in question is located along Jabi Airport road junction in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Read More: EFCC seals off former Chief of Air Staff Alex Badeh house

Ihejirika is one of the former senior officers being probed by the EFCC on the orders of President Muhammadu Buhari  in connection with the $2.1 billion arms deal fraud.

The agency has also sealed off properties belonging to former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh and arrested former Chief of Air Staff, Adesola Amosu.

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