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Governors turned herdsmen into bandits – Miyetti Allah
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has blamed State governors for banditry in the North. They said herders, who lost their cattle and businesses, resorted to banditry in the North. Spokesman of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Saleh Hassan, noted that pressure from governors turned some herdsmen into bandits. He said prior to banditry, Herders have been on the loose. Hassan in a statement yesterday, said: “The crisis of bandits in the north-west is because of some of the activities of the governors in the past. “They put pressure on the herders. They lose their cattle. They have no business. Now, they have…
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“My only sin is I love Baba unconditionally” – Man shares photos of damaged vehicles claiming he was “physically and spiritually attacked” for supporting Buhari
A Nigerian man, Kabiru Ishaq Sa’id from Kano State has claimed that he has been getting attacks both physically and spiritually for supporting President Buhari. Taking to Facebook, Kabiru shared photos of his damaged and bullet-ridden vehicles, insisting that loving Buhari is his only sin and he will continue to stand by him. He wrote; “ON RECORD: They Attacked Me Physically And Spiritually. Did i die? ……… Capital NO!. I Said it Before Now And I’m Saying it Again And Again, That BUHARI IS AN UPRIGHT MAN THAT’S WHY I STICK TO HIM. My Only Sin I LOVE BABA UNCONDITIONALLY.…
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Police arrest woman who beat husband’s new wife to death with pestle and set her corpse on fire in Niger state
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman, Amina Aliyu, who allegedly killed her husband’s new wife, Fatima Aliyu. Fatima was beaten to death with a pestle and her body set on fire by her husband’s first wife in Minna, Niger state on Tuesday March 23, seven weeks after her wedding. According to the Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspect has been arrested while investigation is still ongoing. He said; “On Tuesday, one Bello Lawal of Gwari Motors Bosso road Minna reported on behalf of one Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi 45yrs of Mandela road Sauka Kahuta…
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Matawalle pleads with FG to hold dialogue with bandits
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has appealed to the Federal Government to dialogue with bandits to sustain peace in Zamfara. The Governor said this when he received a delegation from the Federal Government, led by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, which paid a visit to the state over Sunday’s fire incident at the Tudun Wada Market, Gusau. He urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to come out with a comprehensive plan of action to achieve this aim. Matawalle stated that all conflicts that have ethnic dimension can best be resolved through dialogue. He…
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Biafra, Oduduwa: “Listen to secessionists” – Shehu Sani tells Buhari Govt’
Shehu Sani, a former member of the Nigerian Senate, has called on the government to listen to secessionists from different parts of the country and address their grievances. Although the former federal lawmaker kicked against the activities of the groups springing up from different parts of Nigeria, describing their conducts as nothing but childish misadventures, he saw the needs for the government to pay attention to their agitations. Shehu Sani in a tweet he shared via his Twitter handle, reminded the secessionists that disintegrating a country is by far easier said than done. According to him: “The Secessionists threats and…
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Bandits won’t surrender if they don’t feel safe – Sheik Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stated that bandits won’t surrender if they are not assured of their safety and rehabilitation. He said this whilst reiterating that they should be given amnesty in the same vein as the Niger Delta militants. Gumi made the comment on Wednesday during a virtual event hosted by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. The cleric stated that he sees no reason why the government should not dialogue with the bandits who are willing to negotiate. Gumi said: “Nobody can justify criminality, what we are saying is what we saw in the…
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“Pride goes before fall, watch your utterances” – Bamgbose cautions Sunday Igboho
Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has cautioned popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho to eschew arrogance and pomposity of any form. He advised him to watch his utterances because “pride goes before a fall”. The senior lawyer was angered by recent statements credited to Igboho where he said he will open the borders, invade the palace of Alake of Egba land and on another occasion threatened to shoot any Yoruba man who will show interest in the 2023 Presidential elections. Bamgbose said although it is never a crime for one to air their views on…
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Tinubu’s charity does not begin at home – Omokri lambasts Tinubu
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has berated the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for donating money to victims of the fire disaster which engulfed Katsina Central Market. Tinubu had on Wednesday donated the sum of N50m to victims of the fire disaster which engulfed Katsina Central Market on Monday. The national leader of the APC paid sympathy visits to traders and other victims of the market fire in the company of the State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, a report stated. Reacting to this Omokri in a tweet criticized Tinubu who according to him did…
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Even as Governor, I have been a victim of Police attack – Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has expressed that he has been a victim of police attack, in spite of his position. The Governor made this known on Wednesday during a virtual event hosted by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies. He stated that there are issues that are beyond the powers of governors despite being the chief executive of their states. “No matter how powerful you are as a governor, there are issues that you do not have control over because this is an over-centralised state as I mentioned earlier,” he said. “The governor may direct his police…
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“You must leave in 2023”- PDP replies APC over boasts of extra 26 Years
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the claim by the All Progressives Congress that the party is working towards retaining power at the federal level for at least 32 years. This was according to a statement by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni. Reacting to this in a communique by its spokesman – Kola Ologbondiyan, the opposition party described the claim as ‘spiteful bragging.’ The PDP stated that the APC’s intention is a direct confrontation to the generality of Nigerians, who had already “reached a national consensus to kick them out of office, come 2023.” The statement further…
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Withdraw Soldiers from Politicians, Wike tells Chief of Army Staff
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has called on the Chief of Army Staff, Attahiru Ibrahim to withdraw soldiers from politicians. He stated this on Tuesday when the army chief led senior military officers including the new General Officer Commanding the Six Division in Port Harcourt, Major General Sani Mohammed on a courtesy visit to the Government House in Port Harcourt. Explaining the reason for the call, Wike expressed that the myriad of security challenges in the country ranging from banditry to terrorism, kidnappings, and militancy among several others require more soldiers, thus they should be withdrawn from politicians and…
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Attempt on Ortom’s life an attack on Benue people – Dr Mailafia
Former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Obadiah Mailafia has expressed that the attempted assassination of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom by gunmen is an attack on the people of Benue. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Mailafia expressed grief over the fact that some forces empower certain people from a part of the country with weapons to terrorize citizens. He said the people of the Middle Belt are not afraid of those who carried out the assault on their governor. “This attempt on the life of an executive governor and incumbent of a…
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