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“Niger Delta Warriors were tagged Militants to justify their actions so bandits should not be tagged criminals” – Sheik Gumi
Popular Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi, has once again condemned the tagging of bandits as criminals. Speaking during an interview with Tribune, Sheik Gumi compared Niger Delta warriors who were referred to as Militants and not criminals to bandits. According to him, they were tagged militants in order to justify what they were doing and so stated that bandits should not be tagged as criminals. He said it is a derogatory word and will not help in the peace process. Reacting to his recent comment where he said Bandits should not be referred to as criminals, Sheik Gumi said”I was trying…
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Nasarawa Communities fight Bandits when attacked – Governor Sule
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has revealed that bandits in the state are being fought by communities in the state. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday night, he noted that grazing reserves in the north have become a hideout for bandits, but added that if such areas are put to good use, persons with criminal intentions will have nowhere to hide “In Nasarawa, what we do is that the moment we see the bandits coming in, we alert our people. These people are coming to your side and the information is there. The communities rise…
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“We need more prayers to tackle insecurity” – Governor Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has expressed that there is need for more prayers to combat the security challenges affecting the country. Fayemi, stated this on Tuesday when he led some of his colleagues to Zamfara state after the release of 279 students kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe. Speaking on the abduction, Fayemi stated that he believes that the country will get rid of the menace of school abductions adding that prayers will assist in “reshaping the irrationality” of using violence to solve problems in the country. “I believe that Nigeria will be rid of this menace. We…
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We will rather lose our goods – Northern traders insist on continuing food blockade to the South
Northern traders under the aegis of Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN) have vowed that they will rather lose perishable goods than send them to the South. Awwalu Aliyu, an official of the union who spoke to TheCable made it known that it is not in a bid to starve Southerners but to protest against the destruction of life and properties of Northerners especially during the recent EndSARS protest and crisis at Shasha Market in Oyo state. When asked if members of the union were not concerned about food items locked up inside trucks in Jebba,…
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Stop sending congratulatory messages to Bawa – EFCC warns Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned Nigerians to stop sending congratulatory messages to its newly appointed Chairman , Abdulrasheed Bawa In a letter on Facebook addressed to the public, the anti-graft commission made it known that the increasing number of congratulatory messages published in the print media by groups and individuals, are gradually becoming a distraction. Bawa was confirmed by the Senate last week following his nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to EFCC’s Facebook post, the new Chairman desires to hit the ground running and will not like to be distracted but needs the support of…
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2023 Presidency: “Middle Belt and South East have a strong claim for 2023” – Femi Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has called for the zoning of the Presidency in 2023 to either the Middle belt region or the South East geopolitical zone. He shared this in a tweet on Tuesday via his Twitter handle. Explaining reason for this call, the former Minister stated that only the Middle belt and Southeast regions are yet to produce an elected president with executive powers in the country. He wrote: “Every single one of the six geo-political zones in Nigeria has produced a Head of State with FULL executive powers. “However the MB & SE are the only…
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Native doctor accompanies Omoyele Sowore to court in Abuja (photos)
There was a mild drama at the Wuse, Zone 2 Magistrate Court Abuja this morning March 2, as convener #revolutionnow, Omoyele Sowore was accompanied by a traditional spiritual leader dressed in full regalia for his trial. The trial commenced today after Sowore was arrested alongside four others on December 31 2020, for organizing a candlelight procession and charged for alleged criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and inciting public disturbance. The native doctor was seen waving his horsewhip and gourd in the air while chanting some incantations ahead of the commencement of trial.
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Zimbabwe Vice President Kembo Mohadi resigns amid sex scandal
Zimbabwe’s Vice President Kembo Mohadi on Monday March 1, resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct. This follows the release of a phone conversation recording in which Mohadi was allegedly heard soliciting sex from married women, including a subordinate in his office. The clips included one where a man can be heard scheduling to meet for sex at his office. In a recent statement, Mohadi said he had taken the decision to step down “not as a matter of cowardice but as a sign of demonstrating great respect to the office of the President”. This was according to a statement…
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Breaking: Buhari declares Zamfara `no fly zone’
The Federal Government has declared Zamfara a no-fly zone as it bans mining activities in the state. The National Security Adviser (NSO), retired Maj. -Gen. Babagana Monguno made this known when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the meeting of the National Security Council. The meeting was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Tuesday. “The President has approved, based on our recommendations, the imposition and enforcement of a ban on all mining activities in Zamfara with immediate effect until further notice. “He has directed the Minister of…
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“Insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development” – AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina has stated that insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development as it is now an economic issue. In a series of tweets he shared, Adesina noted that there is need to ensure security stability in Africa as terrorism is shrinking it’s investment space. Adesina also disclosed that Africa needs new financial instruments to protect and secure investments in countries and regions against rising insecurity. In his words; “Insecurity is now the number one challenge to Africa’s development. Terrorism is shrinking Africa’s investment space. Insecurity is no longer a political…
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Buhari promised Zamfara abduction will be last under his administration – Minister
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has assured Nigerians that episodes like the Zamfara abduction will be the last under the reign of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said this while speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the statehouse on Monday. The Minister expressed that the government is working to ensure that there is no repeat of school abductions in the country. “The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has done everything possible to ensure safe schools. It has recently rejigged the national security architecture… and everything that is made possible to stop this…
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Insecurity: Allow regional security system to function – Peter Obi tells FG
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has called for the restructuring of the country’s security system. He said the regional security system should be allowed. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television, Obi asked the Federal Government to allow states to operate their regional security system adding that the move would help curb the myriads of security challenges the country faces. “Allow some region-like state security system to function. The government has to come out genuinely to tackle the issue of security of lives and properties by investing in them,” he said. “I served as a governor and when…
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