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Justice Prevails: Murtala Muhammed's Family Secures Landmark Victory with Victims' Rights Bill Approval Revolvers Scoop August 15, 2024 Akwa ibom, Nigeria - In a historic moment, the family of late General Murtala Muhammed, Nigeria's former Head of State, has secured a major triumph with the National Assembly's approval of the Victims' Rights Bill. This milestone comes 31 years after General Muhammed's assassination on February 13, 1993. A Decades-Long Quest for Justice General Muhammed's family, led by his son, Risqua Muhammed, has tirelessly advocated for victims' rights and justice. Their persistence has finally paid off, paving the way for a new era of protection and support for victims of crime and their families. Key Provisions of the Bill The Victims' Rights Bill ensures: 1. Recognition of victims' rights 2. Protection from secondary victimization 3. Access to medical and psychological support 4. Compensation and restitution 5....

Breaking News: Devastating Flood Hits Jigawa State, Nigeria Revolvers Scoop | August 15, 2024 Jigawa State, Nigeria - A severe flood has ravaged several communities in Jigawa State, leaving a trail of destruction and displacement in its wake. The disaster occurred on August 12, 2024, affecting thousands of residents, damaging homes, and destroying crops. According to eye witness account, "I was asleep when the floodwaters swept through my house," said Aisha Mohammed, a resident of Guri Local Government Area. "I lost all my belongings, and my family is now seeking shelter elsewhere." Affected Areas The flood has impacted several local government areas, including: 1. Guri 2. Birnin Kudu 3. Kirikasamma 4. Jahun 5. Miga Damage Assessment - Over 5,000 homes destroyed or damaged - Thousands of acres of farmland destroyed - Livestock and properties worth millions lost - Several roads and bridges damaged Government Response Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, h...

Celebrities    What I learnt growing up around Afrobeat pioneer, Fela – Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu. Revolvers Scoop | July, 2024 The mother of Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu has revealed how growing up around Fela Kuti, Africa’s best performer, influenced her career. Bose Ogulu claimed in a recent BBC interview that she gained vital things about artist management despite spending only a brief time with Fela and his crew (Egypt 80). She claimed that she knew from a young age that Fela’s manager, Benson Idonije, her father, had more obligations than the singer. These responsibilities included paying band members and completing various chores. Bose stated that her father oversaw the crew and that all of the saxophonist’s band members approached him rather than Fela. She stressed the necessity of competent management for an artiste, claiming that it has had a huge impact on her current career in artist management. READ ALSO BBN Tacha Weighs In on Toyin Abraham Drama, Makes ...

Movie Producer In The Afternoon, Kidnapper At Night, A Story Of Popular Nollywood Producer Killed By Police In Lagos (Photos) Revolvers Scoop  |  13 July, 2023 The social media has been agog after a Nollywood movie producer and a Port Harcourt-based actor were reportedly fingered as the leaders of the kidnapping group who were recently killed in a shootout by the Lagos SWAT team. The powerful Nollywood movie producer Ason Rich has been reportedly identified as the leader of the nine-man kidnapping gang. Apart from Ason Rich, a fast-rising Nollywood actor, Prince Henry Odenigbo, was also identified as one of the men shot dead by the Nigerian police. According to blogger and actor Stanley Ontop, Ason Rich is one of the biggest movie producers in Asabawood. In a video shared online, Ontop revealed some of the movies Ason Rich has produced and the actors he has worked with, including Yul Edochie, Obio Oluebube, Uche Nancy, and many others. Also, checks by 9News Nigeria...

  TrendingNews    Cultism Day: Benue Police Arrest Three Alleged Cultists The Benue State Police Command on Monday said it has arrested three suspected cultists in Gboko town, Benue State. Revolvers Scoop | July, 2024 Some youths were reported to have lined up a programme to mark what they described as ‘Aye cultism day celebration’ on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in the ancient town. Part of the activities lined up to celebrate the occasion, according to an intelligence report leaked to security men, was the initiation of new members. Aye is one of the secret cults and non-traditional groups formed by youths based on belief in mystical powers. It was gathered that some youths, in collaboration with security men who worked on intelligence reports, went from street to street to round up the suspects. A source, simply identified as Jiji Jack, based in Gboko, told our correspondent that some volunteer youths collaborated with policemen to fish out the suspects who had gathered for t...

Politics    The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, urging immediate action to resolve the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with organized labour. Revolvers Scoop  |  9 July 2024 During a press briefing on Monday, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Olukolade (Rtd), Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the CCC, emphasized the critical need for the government to engage constructively with labour representatives to prevent the escalation of the minimum wage issue into violence. The CCC, which monitors and analyzes national crisis situations, has identified the prolonged minimum wage discussions as a trigger that could lead to public disorder if not addressed promptly.