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BREAKING: Bandits kidnap over 30 travellers in Rafi, Niger State
Over 30 passengers have been allegedly kidnapped by armed bandits at Garun-Gabas in Rafi Local Government Council of Niger State.The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon along the Zungeru-Garin-Gabas highway on three separate vehicles.The victims were traveling in an 18-seater bus and two other vehicles when they ran into the gunmen, the bandits blocked the road shooting sporadically into the air to scare villagers who scampered to various directions before whisking the passengers away to an unknown location..A resident of the area who did not want the name mentioned, said after kidnapping the travellers the bandits in large numbers ran…
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EndSARS: Lekki massacre fake, CNN, Amnesty International lied – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, described the EndSARS massacre at Lekki tollgate last year as false.Mohammed said the narrative by CNN that Nigerian soldiers massacred protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos State last year was ‘fake news’.He stated this in a statement tagged: “Phantom Massacre at Lekki tollgate” to mark the one-year anniversary of the protest. The minister also accused Amnesty International of speculating fake news regarding the EndSARS massacre at Lekki Tollgate. He wrote; “Today marks the first anniversary of the phantom massacre at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, which was the culmination…
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Police fire tear gas to disperse Youths at Lekki Tollgate
The police on Wednesday fired a tear gas canister at the Lekki tollgate where celebrities and youths held a memorial car procession in Lagos State. Scores of youths, including celebrities were participating in the parade amid the presence of armed security operatives before they were dispersed. The procession, held in hounor of victims of police brutality, was organised to commemorate the one year anniversary of the #EndSARS protests that led to the disbandment of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police. As earlier as 8am, many of the young Nigerians filled up several cars and buses, blaring horns…
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EndSARS Protesters hit the streets of Abuja
Some EndSARS protesters took to the streets of the Abuja on Wednesday to commemorate the first anniversary of the protest.The protesters converged on Unity Fountain, Abuja, before trooping to the streets.Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, was among those who addressed the protesters, weilding placards within Unity Fountain.Policemen were seen around the protesters who left the park and marched on the streets while heading to the National Assembly.However, when they got in front of the Ministry of Justice, policemen formed a barricade and prevented them from marching further.Chanting on top of their voices, the protesters demanded to be given the…
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EndSARS memorial: Mobilize, takeover power in 2023 – HURIWA charges youths
In remembrance of the Lekki toll gate massacre following youth protest against bad governance, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has charged Nigerian youths on involvement in political activities ahead of the 2023 general elections.The national coordinator of the group, Emmanuel Onwubiko said the best way to end marginalization of youths was to get involved in politics and run for elective positions.According to HURIWA, the youths need to empower themselves academically in a bid to solve the alleged human rights violation by security operatives.He said, “Nigerian youths should stay out of trouble, avoid violence, but should speak out…
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Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu more popular than all politicians put together – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, a former Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that embattled agitators, Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu are more popular than all politicians put together.Obi said Nigerians’ lack of hope has made Igboho and Kanu more popular than politicians in the Southwest and Southeast.Speaking at an event tagged: “National Security Challenge: Youths neglect?” in Abuja, the former Anambra State governor stressed that hope is what drives people to live in a country.According to Obi: “In the South West, Sunday Igboho is far more popular than all the politicians put together.“In the South East, Nnamdi…
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Nigeria has what it takes to become a Leader in Healthcare – Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has expressed that Nigeria has what it takes to become a leader in healthcare.Speaking at the International Conference on Health Access beyond COVID-19 in Abuja on Monday, He explained that Nigeria must take its own destiny into its hands, build local capacities that will ensure health access to the peopleProfessor Osinbajo highlighted the country’s strength in the area of healthcare while emphasising major steps Nigeria should take to improve its health system.According to him, one of the eye-openers from the COVID-19 pandemic “is that despite infrastructural weaknesses, we have an experienced and robust public health…
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RCCG member Gunned down in front of Kwara Church
A member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Word Parish, Basin Road, Ilorin, Kwara, identified as Sina Babarinde was gunned down at 7am during service in the church.Babarinde was said to have stepped out of the church to receive a call when his assailants rained bullets on him.The motive of the killing was not clear as at press time.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Okasanmi Ajayi, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said investigation was ongoing to arrest the perpetrators.“He was called on phone during the service as he walked out of the church to receive the…
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FG must produce Nnamdi Kanu in court – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the Federal Government to produce embattled leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in court on Thursday, October 21. The group has opined that dialogue was the best solution to ending the crisis and youth restiveness in the South East . This was according to a statement by Alex Ogbonnia, National Publicity Secretary of the group. He stated that Kanu’s appearance in court was necessary to prove to the global community that a shady judicial process is not contemplated while he is on trial. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls on President Muhammadu Buhari…
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Posterity won’t forgive you – Shehu Sani blames govt over fresh Sokoto massacre
Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the massacre in Sokoto state. Sani says history and posterity will not be kind to those keeping silent on the incessant killing of Northerners by bandits. 43 villagers were massacred by bandits who invaded the Goronyo Market in Sokoto State on Sunday.In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Senator Shehu attributed the killings to “leadership vacuum”, stressing that there was no place in the world where people are slaughtered in mass scale like Northern Nigeria.He lamented that the lives of Northern Nigerians no longer have value due to banditry and…
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The Clock of your Ultimate destruction is ticking, Buhari Tells Bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed that bandits are currently on a “ticking clock”, as they will soon be “destroyed”.The president stated this in reaction to the killing of over 30 people in Goronyo LGA of Sokoto state.In a statement on Monday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, quoted Buhari as saying the gunmen will soon no longer have a place to hide. He said his administration is determined “more than ever before to protect Nigerians from murderous criminal gangs that have no respect for the sanctity of life”.“The clock of your ultimate destruction is ticking, as you will no longer have a…
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Don’t report insecurity as rising, use ‘declining insecurity’, Buhari tells journalists
President, Muhammadu Buhari, has advised journalists on how to report the state of insecurity in the country In a statement titled ‘President Buhari Felicitates With Muslims On Eid-el-Maulud, and signed by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Monday, October 18, Buhari said the term ‘rising insecurity’ should be replaced with the “reality of declining insecurity” as significant changes are being made to combat the security challenges in the country. The Statement reads; “The President urges Muslims to strive for “forgiveness and closeness to the noble life and teachings of the Prophet (SAW)…
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