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Atiku, Murray-Bruce react to murder of Sowore’s brother
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President, has condemned the murder of Olajide Sowore, brother of activist Omoyele Sowore. Olajide was killed by suspected herdsmen on his way from Igbinedion University in Edo State where he was studying Pharmacy. Reacting, Atiku expressed his condolences and urged the government to arrest the perpetrators. “I just received news of the reported killing of Mr Olajide Sowore, a student of Igbinedion University and the immediate younger brother of human rights activist, @YeleSowore. His death, and indeed the killings and daily abductions of innocent citizens, saddens me. “Every death diminishes our humanity. My sincere condolences…
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PDP crisis: Secondus was naive, I knew he would be removed – Gov Umahi
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has said he always knew embattled chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, would be removed. He said Secondus was naive. Over the past few weeks, there have been several attempts to remove Secondus from his position. This has resulted in multiple court judgments, both barring and reinstating him as PDP’s national chairman. On Tuesday, the executive committee of the PDP Ward 5 in Ikuru, Andoni LGA of Rivers State, suspended Secondus as a member of the party. Umahi, speaking on Channels Television on Friday, said: “I won’t say I’m happy…
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BREAKING: Sowore’s younger brother shot dead in Edo
Olajide, younger brother of Sahara Reporters Publisher and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, is dead. He was killed by suspected herdsmen The activist confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Saturday. He described the deceased as someone who made everyone happy adding that he always took all the blame when they were about to be punished by their father. “My immediate younger brother, Olajide Sowore was today shot and killed near Okada in Edo state by reportedly herdsmen kidnappers on his way from Igbinedion University in Edo State where he is studying Pharmacy. “They snuffed out the life of…
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I remain committed to President Buhari’s agenda – Sacked Power Minister, Sale Mamman
Former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has pledged his undying support for the Buhari-led administration despite his sack from office. Mamman who was sacked alongside the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammed Nanono, on Wednesday, September 1 says he remains committed to the agenda of President Buhari for Nigeria and would continue to support him and contribute his quota to the development of the country. ”With a deep sense of humility and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR for granting me the opportunity…
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Fulanis are major victims of Kidnapping – Bagudu claims
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu has expressed that Fulani indigenes are the major victims of kidnapping and cattle rustling in the country. He stated this while speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Thursday. Bagudu stated that people don’t usually hear about the experiences of the Fulani who are abducted, or have their cattle stolen before attributing violent crimes to them, adding that many Fulani people are decent and peaceful residents who just want to make a living. “I have met with many Fulani communities in my state, who explained that they are also victims. They are the…
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Nnamdi Kanu: DSS stopped American lawyer from seeing IPOB leader in detention – Counsel
Counsel of embattled IPOB leader, Nnamdi kanu, has accused the Department of State Services, DSS of preventing Nnamdi Kanu, from having access to his lawyers. Kanu’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, said DSS prevented him and IPOB’s Attorney in the United States, US, Bruce Fein from having access to their client on Thursday. In a statement he signed on Friday, Ejiofor described the action of the secret police as a violation of the order of an Abuja Federal High Court which allowed the agitator access to his lawyers twice a week. The statement read partly: “Yesterday (Thursday’s) Court ordered visit to…
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FG will soon make COVID Vaccination Mandatory for Civil Servants – Boss Mustapha
Secretary-General to the government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has revealed that the federal government will soon make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for civil servants. He stated this while speaking at a meeting of the health commissioners forum on Thursday in Abuja. According to Mustapha, the government wants civil servants to be vaccinated considering that they sometimes represent Nigeria abroad. The SGF, who is chairman of the presidential steering committee on COVID-19 (PSC), said the fact that some countries have banned unvaccinated persons is one of the reasons civil servants should embrace vaccination. “You should, in the course of this meeting,…
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Kogi government threatens to sue EFCC over frozen state salary account
The Kogi State government has threatened to sue the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after the agency obtained a court order to freeze the state’s salary after informing the court that a N20 billion loan meant to augment salary payment and running cost of the Kogi state government, was kept in an interest-yielding fixed deposit account with Sterling Bank. Justice Tijjani Ringim of the federal high court in Lagos had granted the order following an ex parte application brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), pending the conclusion of the investigation or possible prosecution. Kogi state’s Commissioner…
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BREAKING: Enugu Assembly passes anti-open grazing bill
The Enugu State House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed the Anti-open grazing bill into law. The bill scaled through the third reading after a clause by clause consideration. The passage came in line with the September 1 deadline issued by the Southern Governors for an end to open rearing of cattle. The State Assembly earlier in the week held a public hearing on the bill, during which the umbrella body of Fulani herdsmen, the Miyetti Allah had asked for one month extension to enable them make input on the bill. However, at plenary on Thursday the bill was passed into…
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“He needed some reinvigoration” , Femi Adesina speaks on sack of two Ministers from the President’s cabinet
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, has disclosed that the sack of the two ministers was done in a bid to reshuffle and reinvigorate the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Speaking during an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme on Thursday, Adesina stated that the ministers were not removed owing to weak or poor performance but to consolidate on “legacy performance”. “Matter of fact is that the president said he had reviewed the performance of the cabinet and needed to reinvigorate for the last run. He said he wanted to consolidate on legacy performance and projects,” he said. “He needed some…
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Don’t be discouraged by attack, remain loyal to Nigeria – Army Chief tells NDA Staff
Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya has advised staff members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) not to be discouraged by the recent attack on the academy but remain loyal to the country. According to Bashir Jajira, NDA spokesman, Yahaya gave the advice when he visited the academy on Tuesday, he promised that the perpetrators of the attack would be brought to Justice. “The COAS said he was in the Academy to obtain a firsthand brief on the recent security breach, and reassure the Commandant and staff of the Academy of the Nigerian Army’s support and solidarity in the fight…
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Yoruba nation must happen to enjoy electricity like Benin Republic – Igboho speaks from prison
Embattled Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Igboho has insisted on his fight in actualizing Yoruba nation. Igboho who is currently in a Benin Republic prison explained that Benin Republic enjoys more stable electricity than Nigeria, hence the need to actualize Yoruba nation. The self-acclaimed freedom fighter disclosed this in a message made public by his spokesman, Olayomi Koiki. Koiki said Igboho believes soon Nigeria would no longer exist as Yoruba nation would be actualized. In a statement, Koiki said: “I received a message from Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho via his lawyer from Benin Republic, Olusegun Falola that he stands on…
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