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Nigerian Senator Proposes Agency For Repentant Boko Haram Members

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Some repentant Boko Haram members (image courtesy: Nigerian Army)

The Senate President Thursday read a bill seeking the establishment of an agency for repentant members of Boko Haram terror group.

Concise News understands that the bill, National Agency for the Education, Rehabilitation, De-radicalisation and Integration of repentant insurgents in Nigeria (Est, etc) Bill, 2020 (SB. 340), was sponsored by Ibrahim Gaidam from Yobe East.

It aims to create a national agency that would see to the rehabilitation, de-radicalisation, and integration of repentant terrorists in Nigeria.

Senator Gaidam is the immediate past governor of Yobe, one of the states suffering attacks by the insurgents in Nigeria’s north-east.

Recall that a factional Boko Haram group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), invaded the Government Girls Secondary School in Dapchi on 19 February, 2020, where they abducted over 100 schoolgirls.

The girls, except Leah Sharibu, were later freed.

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Pregnant Married Woman Arrested For Faking Kidnap, Sharing Ransom With Boyfriend

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested an expectant mother who faked her own kidnap and demanded for N2 million as ransom from her husband.

It was gathered that the woman shared the ransom money with the man suspected to be her boyfriend, and whom she connived with to defraud the husband.

FCT Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh, who paraded the suspects yesterday, said: “About 19:40hrs on March 11, one Chiedozie Ubah of Saburi II Dei-dei, Abuja, reported at Gwa Gwa Police Division that his pregnant wife, Rosemary Ubah, left for the hospital on same date but did not return home. He later received a call from his wife’s number telling him that she had been kidnapped and demanded for two N2 million ransom before her release.

“He transferred the money into his wife’s account as instructed and later brought his wife to the station after her release. During interrogation, the wife freely confessed to have conspired with one man named Walter Ezeala living on the same street with them at Saburi to extort money from her husband.

“The said Walter was arrested and he confessed that he got N800,000 from the ransom money.

“N793,500) cash, two ATM cards and two android phones were recovered from them.”

In a similar development, Igweh narrated how operatives of the command arrested a man who faked also his own kidnap to test the loyalty of his girlfriend.

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Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate For Today 22 March 2024

Find below, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate for today, 22 March 2024.

Lifestyle Nigeria has obtained the official dollar to the naira exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Bureau De Change (BDC) rate and CBN rates.

What Is The Official Exchange Rate For Dollar To Naira Today?

The exchange rate between the Naira and the US dollar according to the data released on the FMDQ Security Exchange, the official forex trading portal showed that the Naira opened at ₦1536.83 per $1 on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and closed at ₦1453.28 per $1 on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

However, the Naira is trading as high as ₦1,400 per Dollar at the black market even though the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the unification of all segments of the foreign exchange market.

The apex bank, had in a circular on Wednesday 14th June 2023, said all FX windows were now collapsed into the investors & exporters (I&E) window.

The statement read, “Abolishment of segmentation. All segments are now collapsed into the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window. Applications for medicals, school fees, BTA/PTA, and SMEs would continue to be processed through deposit money banks.

“Re-introduction of the “Willing Buyer, Willing Seller” model at the I&E Window. Operations in this window shall be guided by the extant circular on the establishment of the window, dated 21 April 2017, and referenced FM/DIR/CIR/GEN/08/007. All eligible transactions are permitted to access foreign exchange at this window.

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The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Comrade Julius Abure, has warned the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, against utilizing the NLC’s platform, finances, and assets for his aspirations to vie for the presidency in 2027 or the governorship of Imo State.

Abure issued this warning in Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday in response to the closure of the Labour Party’s National Headquarters by protesting NLC members. The protesters were calling for his swift removal as the National Chairman of the party.

He said: “I must state today that the leadership of NLC under Joe Ajaero is on the part of destroying the successes we have recorded in the 2023 general election.

“I had expected that as a responsible trade union centre, a responsible labour leader; number one should have teamed up with Labour Party to see how we can team up together to make the country better.

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Abure continued, “Unfortunately and ironically too, the NLC is the one that is on the part of war against Labour Party. I must state clearly that Ajaero as NLC President has not been able to organise a successful strike action. Not even a single protest or even picketing government establishment in order to bring government to accede to the numerous requests of workers.

“As we speak, there are unfair labour practices meted out to workers by several organisations in the country. I have not seen Joe Ajaero go to such organisations to picket them.”

While stressing that Joe Ajaero is not officially affiliated with the Labour Party, Abure clarified that the party is not under the ownership of the NLC as asserted by the labor union.

He said: “Over the past few years, NLC has been claiming ownership of Labour Party. l must state clearly that NLC is not the owner of Labour Party. The party is not owned by NLC.

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Meaning of 1×2 Betting | FANSPORT Betting GUIDES

“Outcome 1×2” bets are popular due to their simplicity and the wide availability of such markets across various sporting events. Today we explore this betting market

“Outcome 1×2” in sports betting

In the realm of sports wagering, the concept of “Outcome 1×2” holds significance, encapsulating the endeavor to anticipate the culmination of an event. In simpler terms, it entails predicting the triumph of one party over another or foreseeing a stalemate. This betting avenue transcends the specifics of scores and totals, extending its availability across diverse sporting events.

At the forefront of bookmakers’ offerings lies the domain of outcome betting, prominently displayed for clientele perusal. Team probabilities are assessed and encapsulated in coefficients, typically arrayed from left to right: denoting the odds for Team A’s victory (typically the host team in team sports), the prospect of a draw, and the likelihood of Team B’s triumph (usually the visiting team in team sports).

The essence of “1×2” finds its clearest manifestation in football. Consider, for instance, a UEFA Champions League encounter featuring “PSG” versus “Real Madrid.” Here, the likelihood of “PSG’s” home victory is appraised at a coefficient of 1.99, while betting on “Real Madrid’s” away conquest stands at 3.7, with the prospect of a draw valued at 3.85. Such delineations epitomize the conventional outcome 1×2 framework, encapsulating the trifecta of potential event outcomes in team sports.

Within the scope of these matches, bets may be designated as follows:

  1. “1” or “Win 1” or “Victory of Team 1” or “Outcome 1×2”: Placing faith in “Arsenal” emerging victorious.
  2. “2” or “Win 2” or “Victory of Team 2” or “Outcome 1×2”: Banking on “West Ham” securing triumph.
  3. “X” or “Draw” or “Winner of Main Match Time (No)”: Wagering on a deadlock.

Distinguishing between outcome 1×2 and outcome 1-2 entails recognizing:

  1. The former entails selecting among three potential match outcomes – victory for Team 1, victory for Team 2, or a draw. This is often abbreviated as “1,” “2,” and “X,” typical in football listings.
  2. The latter involves choosing between two plausible outcomes – victory for Team 1 or victory for Team 2 (1/2). This scenario arises in sports listings where a draw is precluded, such as tennis, where matches invariably culminate in one athlete’s triumph.

The dichotomy between outcome bets and “Double Chance” bets necessitates elucidation.

While both share similar nomenclature, a crucial distinction emerges. “Double Chance” encompasses composite bets, spanning multiple potential match outcomes. Notably, it encompasses the safeguard against defeat for one of the teams, encompassing either the team’s victory or a draw. Hence, the designations of double chance:

  1. “1x” – Victory for Team 1 or Draw.
  2. “x2” – Victory for Team 2 or Draw.
  3. “12” – Exclusion of a Draw (Mandating Victory for One Side).

Given the dual inclinations encapsulated within double chance, the coefficients therein are markedly lower than those of singular outcome options. For instance, in the aforementioned “PSG” versus “Arsenal” clash, double chance bets are valued as follows:

  1. “1x” (Ensuring “PSG” does not lose, hence either their victory or a draw) – 1.28.
  2. “x2” (Safeguarding “Real Madrid” from loss, thereby their victory or a draw) – 1.82.
  3. “12” (Excluding the prospect of a draw) – 1.26.

Illustrative of betting strategies in the realm of outcome 1×2 are:

  1. The Draw Betting Strategy: Characterized by elevated coefficients for draws vis-a-vis team victories, this approach capitalizes on series of stalemates for specific teams, warranting wagers on draw outcomes. Such a strategy may harmonize with a flat strategy.
  2. The Accumulator Betting Strategy: Despite modest coefficients for outcomes in fixtures featuring favorites and underdogs, amalgamating these selections can yield favorable outcomes. For instance, backing “Manchester City” against “Newcastle” at 1.30 and “Chelsea” against “Wolverhampton” at 1.55 culminates in an accumulator bet with a coefficient of 2.0, contingent upon both favorites securing victories. This tactic mandates meticulous fixture selection.
  3. The Utilization of Statistical Analysis: Success in outcome betting hinges upon exhaustive scrutiny of team metrics throughout the ongoing season. Favorable statistics, such as a team’s win rate exceeding 50% in the current tournament, coupled with the opponent’s inferior track record, can justify backing such a team at odds approximating 2.0. Additionally, recent encounters between teams, head-to-head clashes, tournament dynamics, and other variables merit consideration.

In summation, outcome bets represent the elemental bedrock of sports wagering, warranting familiarity prior to engaging with bookmakers’ platforms. Their straightforward calculation and universal accessibility render them appealing to a broad spectrum of enthusiasts. Moreover, outcome bets inject an element of excitement into the wagering landscape, epitomizing the thrill of backing one’s preferred team while partaking in the spectacle of a riveting contest.

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Pregnant Married Woman Arrested For Faking Kidnap, Sharing Ransom With Boyfriend

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested an expectant mother who faked her own kidnap and demanded for N2 million as ransom from her husband.

It was gathered that the woman shared the ransom money with the man suspected to be her boyfriend, and whom she connived with to defraud the husband.

FCT Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh, who paraded the suspects yesterday, said: “About 19:40hrs on March 11, one Chiedozie Ubah of Saburi II Dei-dei, Abuja, reported at Gwa Gwa Police Division that his pregnant wife, Rosemary Ubah, left for the hospital on same date but did not return home. He later received a call from his wife’s number telling him that she had been kidnapped and demanded for two N2 million ransom before her release.

“He transferred the money into his wife’s account as instructed and later brought his wife to the station after her release. During interrogation, the wife freely confessed to have conspired with one man named Walter Ezeala living on the same street with them at Saburi to extort money from her husband.

“The said Walter was arrested and he confessed that he got N800,000 from the ransom money.

“N793,500) cash, two ATM cards and two android phones were recovered from them.”

In a similar development, Igweh narrated how operatives of the command arrested a man who faked also his own kidnap to test the loyalty of his girlfriend.

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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