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Greenfield: Man whose sister-in-law was killed by bandits writes presidency
A Nigerian man, whose sister-in-law, Dorathy Yohanna, was among the three Greenfield University students killed by bandits, has written a letter to the presidency. The man identified as Yamai, via his Twitter page @Ydcoal, urged presidential aide, Tolu Ogunlesi, to talk to his boss about the state of insecurity. He said the Government has failed in fulfilling it’s sole responsibility to the people as people’s children have become sports for Bandits. His tweets read, โHi @toluogunlesi, my sister-in-law was among the three dead students from Greenfield University. We are all trying to unpack our feelings. Peopleโs children have become sports…
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Gunmen raze Governor Hope Uzodinma’s country home, kill two of his security aides (photos)
Unknown gunmen have attacked the country home of Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma in Omuma in Oru East local government area of the state. The attack which took place in the early hours of today, April 24, claimed the lifes of two of his Security aides. The gunmen also set the building on fire. Cars and other valuables in the building were affected by the ensuing inferno. Efforts are currently being made to stop the fire.
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See photos of the three abducted Greenfield University students killed by bandits
The identities of the three students of the Greenfield University Kaduna who were killed by suspected bandits after they were abducted have been revealed. They are Sadiq Yusuf Sanga, Precious Nwakacha, and Dorathy Yohanna. It was earlier reported that armed bandits broke into the private university located along the Kaduna-Abuka Highway in Chikun Local Government Area on Tuesday night, April 20, shooting sporadically and abducted an unspecified number of students whilst seeking ransom of about 800million naira. The Kaduna state government on Friday had released a statement saying that the bodies of three of the students have been found. Yusuf…
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BREAKING: Kaduna govt confirms killing of three abducted Greenfield University students by bandits
Kaduna State Government has confirmed that three of the abducted Greenfield University students were shot dead by bandits This was contained in a statement on Thursday. The statement which was signed by Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs said the remains of the students were found on Friday, in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university
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Pantami: The Presidency is too cheap in it’s communication – House of Reps Member
The member, House of Representatives, representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State, Bamidele Salam has noted that the media handlers of the presidency have become very โcheapโ in the way they have been communicating the thoughts of President Muhammadu Buhari on issues to Nigerians with regard to the recent surge in insecurity, hyper-inflation and other economic woes bedevilling the country. The Lawmaker in a tweet stated that the public responses of the numerous presidential spokesman are often inelegant, verbose and disrespectful to the feelings of the generality of peace loving Nigerians. Bamidele noted that…
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NDLEA will go after Supermarkets, Confectioneries selling drugged cookies โ DG
The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has stated that it will go after owners and operators of supermarkets and confectioneries selling cookies, biscuits and other products laced with illicit substances. Director General of the Agency, Buba Marwa gave the warning in a statement by the agencyโs Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Friday in Abuja. He said this while receiving further briefing on follow-up operations from the Commander, NDLEA in the FCT, Mohammed Sokoto over the arrest of a 300-level university student, Rhoda Agboje and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Nwankwo who were involved in producing and…
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“We have capacity to crush you” – Buhari warns bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a strong note of warning to bandits across the country. He said his administration has the capacity to crush them. The president’s warning comes after residents of Zamfara Communities were killed by bandits. Reacting to the development, Buhari expressed that the โinsane and persistent violence against innocent people must stop.โ He also added that โsuch wanton disregard for life will be brought to an end sooner than later.โ โThese criminals should stop pushing their luck too far by believing that the government lacks the capacity to crush them, he said โThe violence against poor villagers…
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Pantami: The President has conveyed a message on his view of terrorism – Ezekwsili
Former Minster of Education, Obi Ezekwesili has reacted to a recent comment by President Muhammadu Buhari on the controversy surrounding the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu pledged his support to Pantami noting that he was only in his twenties when he made the statements backing some terrorists group. The presidency noted that since then his perception has changed. Reacting to this, Ezekwesili in a tweet she shared stated that the president has conveyed a message on his view on terrorism adding that it is left for Nigerians…
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Buhari has a hidden agenda for rejecting calls for restructuring, he is encouraging secession – Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo
Acting national leader of Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo has alleged that President Buhari has a hidden agenda for rejecting calls for restructuring. He said this reacting to a recent statement by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu that Buhari wonโt be bullied into โsettlingโ secessionists. Adebanjo wondered why the presidential spokesperson will say the president is not interested in restructuring when the people have said it is what they want. โItโs that sovereign national conference, which was attempted in 2014, that Buhari has refused to do โ that is the cause of the problem. If he doesnโt do it, he wants to impose…
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Allegation of Printing N60bn to Augment March FAAC False โ NEC
The National Economic Council (NEC) has dismissed claims that N60 billion was printed to augment the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for March. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki had recently alleged that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) printed N60 billion in March to support federal allocation to states. However, Mr Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, briefed State House correspondents after virtual NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa โFinally, council also affirmed that there was no N60 billion CBN…
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Yoruba Actor Baba Ijesha arrested for allegedly defiling 14-Year-Old Girl for 7 Years
Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, was on Thursday arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old minor. This was after a case of defilement was reported on Monday by Princess Adekola Adekanya at Sabo Police Station, Yaba, Lagos. The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said preliminary findings revealed that the suspect allegedly began sexually assaulting the victim since she was 7 years old. The case was then transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos, for proper investigation. The suspect, 48, was reportedly caught on CCTV in the victimโs home and…
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Al-Qaeda: Buhari’s administration stands behind Pantami – Presidency
The president Muhammadu Buhari administration has declared it’s support for the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami following the controversies surrounding him. Pantami was recently linked to terroristsโ organisations like Al-Qaeda and Taliban due to his past radical preachings and because of this, Nigerians have called for his sack and prosecution. Pantami, however, distanced himself from such extremist groups. He also admitted making such controversial comments but claimed his perception has changed. Reacting to this in a statement signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President declared his support for the Minister whilst berating Nigerians for their harsh…
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