Ondo Pastor who declared rapture will happen in September is an agent of Satan

 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned the Pastors of the Whole Bible Believers Church, Ondo State, where over 50 children were found in the basement of the church.

600 inmates escaped after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kuje prison

 

The Federal Government has revealed that about 600 inmates escaped from the Kuje Correctional Centre after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the facility on Tuesday evening.

 

Channels Television reported that Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mr Shuaibu Belgore who visited the facility today July 6, disclosed that over 300 of the inmates have been apprehended and more are on the way.

Two policemen drown while chasing weed smokers in Oyo

Oparemi Goke and Ogunyemi Mujeeb, two newly recruited Constables of the Durbar Police station in Oyo, and a member of the Discipline Intelligent Group of Nigeria (DIGON) have met their untimely death while chasing weed smokers. 

The security operatives drowned around 7:30pm on Sunday July 12, 2020, at Awerintu river, Oke Eletu, while chasing the hoodlums who ran towards a bridge washed away by flood.

The policemen had followed one of the hoodlums into a water he jumped into but got swallowed by mud. Their corpses were recovered in the late hours of same day. 

Conjoined twins separated at(FMC) Keffi, Nasarawa state.

A team of Medical Professionals has clinically separated a set of conjoined twins who are of the female gender at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi.

The procedure which took place at the main theatre of the medical centre, lasted for about nine hours on Friday July 10th.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Centre, Mohammed Adamu.

The surgery which was led by Dr. Charles Soo, a Consultant Paediatrics Surgeon was undertaken by 55 clinicians from diversified specialties.

Meanwhile, reports from the media crew of the FMC Keffi indicates that the babies are still at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in hale and hearty condition.

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Pastor arraigned for raping epileptic teen

General Overseer of the Holy Ghost Mission Church, Pastor Peter Alatake, has been arraigned before an Owo Magistrate court for raping a 16-year-old epileptic secondary school student.

The victim was said to have been taken to his church for deliverance but Pastor Alatake ended up raping the girl several times, it was said.

Pastor Alatake was alleged to have raped the girl between the 15 and 20th of April and it led to the victim developing complications in her vagina and anus.

A medical test conducted at Medical Centre, Owo reportedly confirmed the complications before the suspect was arrested.

Alatake was arraigned on a one-count charge of unlawfully having carnal knowledge of a minor, an offence punishable under section 357 of the criminal laws of Ondo stateHe pleaded not guilty after the charge was read to him and the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Adekola Olawoye announced the decision of the state to prosecute the case.

Counsel to the suspect, Aderemi Adetula, pleaded for bail in view of the ongoing decongestion of prisons and promised to provide credible sureties to ensure his client is available for justice.

Presiding Magistrate, Olubumi Dosumu, granted bail in the sum of N500,000 and two sureties in like sum.

The sureties, according to Dosumu, must be a general overseer of a reputable church in Owo and a Director in the civil service with national identity card, evidence of one year tax clearance and landed property in the magisterial district

The case was adjourned to June 18, 2020 for further hearing based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution.

Also, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State command, has arrested one Benjamin Jato for allegedly defiling a six-year-old girl.

Command spokesman Orndiir Terzungwe made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna.

Terzungwe said the 32-year-old suspect, Jato, who claimed to be a carpenter, was arrested at Bayan-Dutse in Chikun Local Government Area  on April 21 by members of Quick Response Unit of the command.

NLC Warns Against Lockdown Extension

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the federal government to reconsider any plan of further extension of the lockdown of the nation.

According to a letter by Ayuba Wabba, further extension of the lockdown of the nation may spell doom.

He said: “Within the first two weeks of the lockdown in some parts of the country, there were widespread acts of civil disobedience, inducement of law enforcement agents to gain passes and even various forms of violent crimes.

COVID-19: Nigerian Govt reveals next action on Chinese doctors

The Nigerian Government has disclosed that the 15 health personnel from China are to be tested today (Thursday) to ascertain their COVID-19 status. The Minister of Health, Dr. Ehanire Osagie disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. The Chinese doctors, who arrived in Nigeria two weeks ago, were sent into seclusion. They […]

Victim of police brutality demands justice in Osun

A housewife, Mrs. Abdulazeez Halima, who was brutalised by two policemen in Osun State for violating the stay-at-home order has demanded the prosecution the officers.

The video of the two police officers Inspector Ikuesan Taiwo and Corporal Abass Ibrahim beating a woman went viral on social media on Saturday.

Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu ordered the arrest and trial of the officers.

In Osogbo, on Wednesday, Mrs. Halima demanded that the officers be paraded and prosecuted.

Chinese medical team arrives Nigeria at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport,

The Chinese medical team arrived Nigeria to fight covid 19

COVID-19: DisCos agree 2-month free electricity supply to Nigerians

Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) today as part of the palliative measures to cushion the effects of the ravaging Coronavirus, agreed to supply free electricity to all Nigerians for two months.

The DisCos under the umbrella of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) said, the action was necessary because of the challenging effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economic and daily lives of the customers.

In a statement by the Executive Director, Research & Advocacy, ANED & Spokesman for all the DisCos, Barr. Sunday Oduntan, the companies said, “in fulfilment our commitments to the nation, we hereby align ourselves with the efforts of the National Assembly and the Federal Executive to mitigate the hardships that are currently being borne by our customers and other citizens all over the country.

“We commend the Federal Legislators, the Executive arm and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for their initiative and we are committed to working with them to ensure more efficient power supply within this difficult period, as the nation battles with the ravages of COVID-19.

“We are also completely aligned with the plans to ensure palliative measures, including free electricity supply to all Nigerians for two months, to make life easier, during the lockdown period. Details of implementation to come soon.

“Again, as a key utility player in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), we hereby reiterate our commitment to improving service delivery to the nation during this pandemic period and thereafter.

Please stay home and stay safe,” the statement said.

Contributions to CACOVID 19 Relief Fund hit N19.4bn

Monetary contributions to the account set up at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the auspices of the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) have hit N19 Billion.

A statement issued on behalf of the coalition by the Director, Corporate Communications, Central Bank of Nigeria, Isaac Okorafor, on Friday, April 3, 2020, listed 47 donors, including individuals, banks and other corporates.

A breakdown of the contributions showed that the Central Bank of Nigeria and Aliko Dangote donated N2billion each, while Abdul Samad Rabiu (Bua Sugar Refinery); Segun Agbaje (GTB); Tony Elumelu (UBA); Oba Otudeko (First Bank); Jim Ovia (Zenith Bank); Herbert Wigwe (Access Bank) and Femi Otedola of Amperion Power Distribution donated N1 Billion each to the relief fund.

Other donors include Pacific Holding Ltd, Union Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc, Standard Chartered Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Citi Bank Nigeria Ltd, FCMB, Fidelity Bank, ECOBank, African Steel Mills and Multichoice Nigeria Limited.

The statement listed others as FSDH Merchant Bank, FBN Merchant Bank, Rand Merchant Bank, Coronation Merchant Bank, Sun Trust Bank, Providus Bank, Wema Bank, Unity Bank, Heritage Bank, Nova Merchant Bank, Polaris Bank, and Keystone Bank.

Globus Bank, Titan Trust Bank, Takagro Chemicals Ltd, Ahmadu Mahmoud, Handy Capital Ltd, Adama Beverages Limited, Ekeoma Eme Ekeoma, ADG International Resources LTD, and Prosharena LTD, make up the list of those that have sofar made contributions to the Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) Relief Fund domiciled at the CBN.

He gave the list of pledges yet to be redeemed to include: Chief Mike Adenuga, Lagarge PLC, MTN Nigeria PLC and John Coumantatous of Flour Mills Nigeria PLC.

Okorafor noted that the coalition was full of appreciation to the list of good-spirited individuals and corporate bodies for hearkening to the clarion call championed by the CBN and the private sector,

He, however, urged more Nigerians and corporate bodies to key into the coalition with a view to supporting the fight against the pandemic, stressing that Nigeria could overcome the scourge with all hands on deck.

Coronavirus test on Chinese citizen negative – Lagos govt

The Lagos State Government has affirmed that the Chinese citizen presented at the Reddington Hospital, Ikeja on Wednesday on suspicion of being infected with Coronavirus has tested negative.

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known through a press statement on Thursday, noting that “the likelihood of COVID-19 infection in this particular patient was very low and the conclusion of investigations and sophisticated testing confirmed that no case of Coronavirus exists in Lagos State till date.”

“I would like to reassure Lagosians that our vigilance levels are very high and we are putting more measures in place to safeguard the state,” he said.

While giving details of the investigations, Abayomi explained that “the Ministry of Health’s attention was drawn to a suspected case of Coronavirus at Reddington Hospital, a private health facility located at Ikeja but from our investigations, we gathered that a Chinese citizen who arrived Nigeria from China seven weeks ago was presented at Reddington Hospital yesterday (Wednesday) complaining about fever. The hospital, in keeping with the advisory we earlier issued, correctly maintained a high index of suspicion, isolated the patient and reported the case to the Ministry.

“We took up the case, transferred the patient to the State Isolation Unit at the Mainland hospital which is our specialised infectious disease hospital. His blood samples were taken to the Virology laboratory for analysis and it came out negative.”

Abayomi appealed to citizens to refrain from posting unverified news that could cause unnecessary anxiety in the community and urged residents to disregard any information about the novel Coronavirus that does not emanate from official communication channels of the Ministry of Health or his office.

'I killed my girlfriend because she left me for wealthy men after my money got finished' - Arrested suspect

A 31-year-old man paraded by the Taraba State Police Command has confessed to killing his girlfriend, Imbajuri Ambisi. 

The suspect identified as Munda Bala reportedly conspired with his two friends to kill his girlfriend who they burnt to ashes before burying her in a bush. 

The native of Donga Local Government Area who was paraded alongside some ashes and bones of the deceased, blamed the sad act on jealousy and hardship. 

He told newsmen; 

“I fell in love with Imbajuri Ambisi. She became my girlfriend; I got her pregnant and she delivered a baby boy and killed him after seven months.

“This got me angry and I couldn’t tell anyone. My money got finished and she ran away to some wealthy guys who engage in the selling of rosewoods to foreigners.”

“This got me jealous and I met two of my friends who advised me that if I really want my heart to be at rest, I have to kill her, hence our decision to eliminate her."

Taraba State Police Spokesperson, David Misal said a manhunt has already been launched to arrest the other fleeing suspects. 

Bishop Oyedepo denied US Visa

The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo was denied visa by the Lagos office of the United States Embassy on Thursday January 30. 

Why Bishop Oyedepo was denied a US visa by the embassy wasn't made clear but he was given the standard default explanation of not being qualified for visa renewal and was urged to try again.

But ace comedian Bovi who was denied US visa few weeks ago, was lucky with the embassy this time, as he was issued the visa. However his wife, Kris Asimonye Ugboma was not as lucky as she was denied the travelling document.

Eyewitnesses alleged that the Pastor and businessman created a scene at the facility as he insisted that he has not violated any rules or committed any crime to have warranted being denied a renewal of his visa.

When Oyedepo asked his bodyguards to get his phones so he can make some calls, he was reportedly told he can't make calls within the precincts of the visa-issuing section of the embassy.

Though Bishop Oyedepo is yet to publicly comment on the incident, ThisDay reported that he told the Embassy's authorities that he has been traveling to the United States since the 1980s. 

The report is coming days after LIB reported that President Donald Trump confirmed his intention of imposing a travel ban on seven countries including Nigeria.

NUJ Borno condemns arrest of Daily Trust reporter by armed soldiers in Maiduguri

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno Council has condemned the arrest of Daily Trust reporter Olatunji Omirin by armed soldiers.

Omirin, who was arrested on Thursday, by operatives of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri has been released, the Executive Director/Editor-in-Chief of the paper, Malam Naziru Mikailu, confirmed last night.

“Yes, Omirin is back at home with his family and he is hale and hearty,” Mikailu said.
“He was questioned by the military over a story he authored concerning activities of the Boko Haram insurgents,” he said.

Omirin who joined the Daily Trust in 2011 and reporting from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, was reportedly whisked away to the Nigerian Army 7 Division Maimalari Cantonment headquarters. The soldiers had earlier stormed the Daily Trust Regional Office twice before invading the NUJ secretariat to arrest the journalist.

Witnesses at the Borno State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists Press Centre, where the reporter was arrested, said he was picked around 4:40pm when a uniform soldier, armed with a rifle and two others in mufti. The soldiers reportedly invaded the press centre and instantly handcuffed the reporter while he was eating, without any explanation.

A source at the NUJ said the soldiers had been engaging Omirin on the phone since last week claiming they wanted to meet him for a change of name advert placement.

“One of the soldiers in mufti entered the press centre while others were inside the army vehicle. He asked for Tunji and when Tunji was asked of having knowledge of his guests and how far he had gone with the advert, he said it has been published. He was speaking on phone at the same time with some people and we then heard him shouting, calling the name of one the journalists at the press centre that was inside in the NUJ cchairman’s office. The reporter came out of the office and met the soldiers putting handcuff on Tunji and the two other soldiers in mufti alighted from the vehicle along with another soldier in uniform,” the source said.

A statement issued by Bulama Talba, the Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ Borno Council, described the move by the military as "detrimental to the operation of free democracy and a trample on the dignity of professional journalists". Read the statement below.

"The Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ Borno Council hereby expresses bitterness of all our members over the manner personnel of the Nigeria Army came, arrested with handcuffs Olatunji Omirin reporter with Daily trust newspaper at the Press center Maiduguri Thursday afternoon 30 January, 2020 and took him to Maimalari barracks," the statement reads.

"Although he has been released evening of the same day, the Union sees this move by the military as detrimental to the operation of free democracy and a trample on the dignity of professional journalists which unfortunately is repeating itself after similar incident occurred same time last year.

We the members of the Pen profession in Borno State have been and will continue to live up to our responsibilities of informing the government and citizens on happenings as a way of promoting the safety of all and improve living conditions at all times.

The Union members from various mediums have been, with all sense of responsibility, carrying out duties to put issues in the right perspectives for proper agenda setting by government and the military and mobilizing the citizenry to support programmes and operations that follow, which Olatunji Omirin has been doing remarkably well.

NUJ feels it is quite unfortunate that this is happening now when we all need to be on the same page to move our country from armed conflict to peaceful resolutions of disputes for development to thrive instead of playing into the wishes of elements that promote discord in the nation.

We can do better by calling concerned media organizations, NUJ as well as other stakeholders for regular interactions on finding a common ground on the way forward beyond this modus operandi."

UNIZIK student confirmed as first Lassa Fever patient in Anambra State

A Female student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has been confirmed as the first Lassa Fever Patient in Anambra State. 

The student was diagnosed with the disease after being transferred from her school's medical center to Chukwukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH). 

Acting CMAC of COOUTH, Dr Ifeanyichukwu Ezebialu said the student's specimen which was sent out to Institute of Lassa Fever Research and Control at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) in Edo State, came back positive.

He allayed fears of residents of the state by disclosing that necessary decontamination procedures were taken before the Emergency Response team which has been monitoring the health situation in the state moved the patient to the Virology Centre at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State.

Trader to die by hanging for armed robbery and raping a student

A 45-year-old trader, Morufu Adekoya a.k.a Six Tiger has been handed a death sentence by an Ikeja High Court after being found guilty of armed robbery and rape. 

The convict who was sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery and 15 years imprisonment for raping a 24-year-old student, was initially arraigned in court alongside two others – Adefowope Kazeem (a 28-year-old cobbler) and Chief Jimoh Balogun (a 58-year-old traditional ruler and Baale of Odo-Onosa community since September 2013). 

Adekoya reportedly committed the said offence on March 26, 2014 at Odo-Onosa Epe community of Lagos. State prosecutor, Mrs. O. R. Ahmed Muili alleged that he and other co-defendants who were heavily armed invaded the community, robbed the residents of their valuables and also raped a 24-year-old undergraduate.

While Kazeem and Balogun were discharged and acquitted of all the four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, armed robbery and rape, Adekoya was found guilty of rape and armed robbery. 

Justice Adebiyi who presided over the case said; 

 “The court finds that the prosecution has failed to prove that the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants conspired to commit the alleged offence of robbery. The prosecution’s evidence pointed only to the 1st defendant (Adekoya) who was positively identified at the scene of the crime.

“However, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants are hereby discharged on count 1 (conspiracy to robbery). The 2nd and 3rd defendants are also discharged on counts 2, 3 and 4 (armed robbery and rape).

“But the evidence of the presence of the 1st defendant and others (at large), who took part in the offence, is overwhelming and the prosecution has proven beyond reasonable doubt a case of armed robbery and rape against Adekoya.”

Policeman allegedly kills Abia Youth leader over land

The land tussle between the Enyimba Economic City Land Acquisition Committee and indigenes of Ugwuati community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State has gotten quite violent as a policeman attached to the committee has been accused of shooting a youth leader identified Mr. Nwamaka Ogbuji, who died on the spot. 

It was gathered that the incident occurred at a meeting between the team and indigenes of Ugwuati community to finalise the acquisition of land for the much-talked about Enyimba Economic City (EEC) on Wednesday January 15. 

Three other people allegedly sustained gunshot injuries and are now battling to live following the shooting which ensued after Ogbuji and other youths insisted they won't be letting go of their lands as they are predominantly farmers. 

An eyewitness told New Telegraph; 

“The youth were unarmed. They gathered at the town’s hall to listen to the committee members. The youth explained to the delegation that they were not prepared to mortgage their lives for a project they didn’t understand. It was when the arguments started that the policemen that came with the government delegation started shooting indiscriminately. Our people are not stupid. They didn’t fight anybody. They only refused to give out their land to people they didn’t trust.

“Go to Obuaku city, you’ll see how land was acquired there some years back. Now, they have come with this story of Enyimba Economic City, which we don’t believe is a serious thing. The people are even afraid they might use our land for RUGA. You can’t just take away people’s land without their approval.”

Abia State Commissioner of Police, Ene Okon who confirmed the incident accused youths of the community of attempting to snatch the rifles of its men deployed with the team. 

He said; 

"Last week, the state government wrote and asked us to bring some security to accompany Enyimba Economic City Committee members to attend the meeting. The policemen were sent as requested by the state government. If the community had a problem, they should have sorted it out among themselves. But my information is that the community people disagreed. In the process, the youth trooped out in large numbers, attacked the policemen and abducted members of the committee.

“They attacked the policemen and some of them attempted to snatch rifles from the policemen. As they were struggling, a rifle fired. The bullet strayed and killed one of them, while the other two people were injured.  When I was told, I had to send re-enforcement to rescue three members of the committee that were abducted. That is the extent the youth in the place can be lawless. If you have problem over land with the government, you don’t need to attack people. You take it to the government, not to attack the police or the people sent to do whatever the government asked them to do. They (youths) were armed with machetes.”

10-year-old pupil allegedly stabs 16-year-old boy to death for having an affair with his 11-year-old girlfriend

Police in Bududa District in eastern Uganda are hunting for a 10-year-old pupil for allegedly stabbing to death a colleague he accused of having an affair with his 11-year-old girlfriend.

The suspect, a pupil of Buwali Primary School and resident of Bunamubi trading centre in Bunamubi Parish in Bukigai Sub County is currently on the run with his father.

Police identified the victim as Sam Watsosi, 16. Watsosi was allegedly stabbed with a knife below the naval area on Sunday on suspicion that he was dating the suspect’s longtime girlfriend.

After the incident, which happened at Bunamubi trading center in Bunamubi Parish in Bukigai Sub County, Watsosi was rushed to Bududa hospital bleeding profusely.

Watsosi who was a senior two student at Bulucheke Secondary School in Bududa District, died on Monday. The body is still at the hospital mortuary awaiting autopsy.

Bududa District Police Commander (DPC) Mr Jaffar Magyezi, confirmed the incident on Wednesday morning and said they were hunting for the suspect.

“We are hunting for the pupil, who is currently on the run with his father following the death his colleague,” he said.

There's high tension in the area as the relatives of the deceased threatening to attack the family of the suspect in retaliation.

However, Mr Maggyezi asked Watsosi’s family to exercise restraint, saying the suspect will be apprehended and charged with murder in court.

Mr Charles Mutabali Kibeti, the LCIII chairperson of Bunamubi trading centre, described the incident as regrettable.”

“It was an unfortunate incident but we request the relatives of the deceased to refrain from seeking for revenge,” he said.

The LCIII chairperson, Bukigai Sub-county, said the incident was a sign of moral decay in the community.

“It is very surprising that a 10-year-old boy can have a girlfriend, whom he is willing to do anything to protect at such a tender age,” he said.

Religious leaders mourn prophetess who was allegedly poisoned by junior pastors looking to take over her ministry

A popular Warri-based prophetess has died after allegedly being poisoned by junior pastors in her ministry who wanted to take over from her.

Fellow religious leaders took to Facebook to mourn Prophetess Success Oni Onwaeze, who was the General Overseer of Salvation Solution Centre of All Nations. The religious leaders claim Prophetess Onwaeze was poisoned by "pastors in her ministry in a bid to hijack the church from her."

A message. alleged to have been sent by the Prophetess before her death, shows her revealing she's been admitted to the hospital, and she accused her pastors of poisoning 

   her. 

32 suspected prostitutes arrested by Kano Sharia Police

About 32 suspected prostitutes have been arrested by Kano State Hisbah Operatives who launched a combat operation on several dark spots in the state after receiving an intelligence report. 

Director General of Kano Hisbah Board, Sheikh Haruna Muhammad Sandi Ibn Sina ordered a high profile investigation to establish the complicity of all the suspects who were all dressed in customized Hisbah hijab as a major steps towards a comprehensive rehabilitation. He also invited the parents of some of  the suspects for a crucial meeting after his short sermon touched some of the arrested suspected prostitutes. 

Sina further stated that any of the suspects found wanting will be facing the law according to the dictates of Sharia. 

by: Mgor Victor

Alleged fraud: EFCC ransacks Shehu Sani’s Abuja residence

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today December 8th, conducted a search at the Abuja home of former Senator Shehu Sani. The operatives stormed the apartment in Wuse, Abuja at about 3:30pm to look for incriminating evidence against the former Kaduna senator.

Sani was arrested by the antigraft agency last week for alleged extortion of $20,000 from the owner of ASD Motors, Sani Daudu.  The former Senator who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial district between 2015 and 2019, allegedly collected the money from Dauda with a promise to pass it on to Ibrahim Magu, acting chairman of the anti-graft agency. 

We Are Discussing El-Zakzaky’s Situation With Buhari – Iran Government

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Iran Discussing El-Zakzaky’s Case With Buhari

The government of Iran has disclosed that it is in discussions with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria over the case of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, has said his country through diplomatic contacts, is in touch with the Nigerian government in managing El-Zakzaky’s health.

Mousavi told reporters in Tehran, capital of Iran on Sunday that President Buhari and Iranian Vice President for Economic Affairs, Mohammad Nahavandian, recently met in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, and discussed on a range of issues, including El- Zakzaky’s case.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 5th Summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Equatorial Guinea, he said.

“We hope that the consultations and arrangements that are being made with Nigerian government will expedite the settlement of this El-Zakzaky issue,” the Iranian official added.

 El-Zakzaky has been under arrest since December 2015, after he and his supporters clashed with soldiers of the Nigerian Army in the convoy of the Chief of Staff, Tukur Buratai in Zaria Kaduna State.

Furthermore, El-Zakzaky and his wife were on Friday transferred from the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, to Kaduna Correctional Services as ordered by the Kaduna State High Court.