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”We had forever to go, Oke”- Girlfriend of young man who died after tweeting ”Nigeria won’t end me” opens up
The girlfriend of a young man who got shot after tweeting about the situation of Nigeria has expressed her grievance after losing the love of her life.
The young man simply identified as Oke, had earlier wrote on Twitter, ”Nigeria cannot end me,” before meeting his unfortunate end through a bullet wound.
The news of Oke’s death met Dede, his girlfriend by shock while going through social media.
In a series of tweets, the griefing young lady wrote at length how irreparable the damages done to her life is after losing her lover.
October 21, 2020
I am embarrassed to have ever supported this bunch of senseless leaders – Gov. Ganduje’s Daughter
Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, the daughter of Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje, has condemned the Nigerian government over the massacre going on in the country.
This is coming following series of attacks on #Endsars protesters across the country leaving countless victims injured and others dead.
In a Whatsapp snapshot shared by Fatima, a dialogue could be seen of how 5 citizens of Nigeria have been shot, and 2 reportedly dead, one of which is the friend to the person on the chat.
In reaction, Ganduje’s daughter flared up and cuss out the leaders of Nigeria. She wrote, “I am speechless and embarrassed to have ever supported this bunch of senseless and unpatriotic leaders.”
In other news, no lesser than 50 protesters were injured in the Lekki tollgate area shooting in Lagos.
October 21, 2020
#EndSARS: Gov Wike imposes 24-hour curfew in three Rivers LGAs
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Oyigbo, Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, and some parts of Port-Harcourt following violent incidents by hoodlums who hijacked the ENDSARS protest.
In a statement by the Governor’s newly appointed Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said Wike made the announcement in a state broadcast on Wednesday afternoon.
The statement said the curfew was taken after a State Security Council meeting held at the Government House, Port Harcourt in order to protect lives and property; saying the curfew extends to Mile 1, Mile 2, Emenike, Ikoku and Iloaubuchi areas of Port Harcourt LGAs, as well as Oil Mill area of Obio-Akpor.
Governor Wike stated that while the State Government appreciates and commend the peaceful nature of the ongoing #EndSARS protests, it was becoming clear that the protest had been hijacked by hoodlums to unleash carnage.
“Earlier today (Wednesday), some hoodlums attacked and destroyed Police Stations and Court buildings in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the State. Another set of hooligans were also on the rampage at the Ikokwu spare parts markets disturbing public peace and damaging property,” the statement read.
The Governor asserted that the State government cannot allow trouble-makers to take the laws into their hands and use the current situation to create a state of panic and insecurity.
“A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on Mile 1, Mile 2, Emenike, Ikokwu and Iloaubuchi areas of Port Harcourt from 6.30 p.m. today 21st October 2020.”
“A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oyigbo Local Government Area from 6.30 p.m. today, 21st October 2020; a 24-hour curfew has also been imposed on Oil mill area in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area” while directing security agencies to enforce the curfew accordingly.
The statement also directed council chairmen to mobilize vigilantes and work with security agencies to ensure that no hoodlum is allowed to disturb the peace or destroy lives and property in their Local Government Areas.
“We urge all citizens to remain vigilant and report all suspicious characters to the security agencies for immediate action. Let me appeal to our youths not to allow themselves to be used to roll-back the peace we are enjoying in the State under any pretext” Wike added.
October 21, 2020
Governor Lalong visits areas affected by EndSARS protests; vows not to allow return of chaos in plateau
Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Wednesday 21st October 2020 visited some of the areas that were affected by the disturbances that trailed the ENDSARS protests in Jos North and Jos South Local Government areas of Plateau which led to the imposition of curfew in the two Local Governments. The Governor accompanied by Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden, Secretary to the Government of the State Prof.
Danladi Atu and heads of security agencies in the State, took a tour of Ahmadu Bello Way, Terminus and Bukuru where he was briefed by the Commissioner of Police Edward Egbuka. He was told that some cars belonging to customers were burn at the Ahmadu Bello Way while attempts to loot shops were thwarted and some arrests were made.
The Governor also went round some of the businesses that were partially torched and places of worship that were vandalized along the terminus area. At Jos South Local Government, the Governor visited some places of worship that were burnt and looted at Gyero road and Kugiya market.
While speaking with journalists after the visit, the Governor said he was disappointed that some persons were cashing in on the ENDSARS protests to implement their hidden agenda of destabilizing Plateau State at all costs. That he said will not be allowed to happen under his watch.
On compliance to the 24 hour curfew, the Governor said he was satisfied with the level of compliance but will only announce further measures after an analysis of the current situation by security agencies. He advised citizens to guard their safety and peace judiciously and also cooperate with the government in fishing out criminals whether they are associated with the protests or not.
October 21, 2020
#EndSARS: Ghana’s president confirms he spoke with Buhari, assures Nigerians of dialogue
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, has called for dialogue between the Nigerian government and #EndSARS protesters.
He warned that violence was not the solution to the crisis arising from protests against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria.
Akufo-Addo said he had spoken with his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Ghanaian president noted that Buhari is committed to dialogue.
He tweeted, “I join all well-meaning persons in calling for calm, and the use of dialogue in resolving the #EndSARS impasse in Nigeria. I have spoken with President Buhari, who is committed to this end, and has begun the processes that will lead to reform.
“Violence, be it on the part of the Police or protesters, cannot be the solution. To the families who have lost their loved ones, I express my sincere condolences, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
Buildings were torched in Lagos on Wednesday following the shooting of peaceful protesters by security forces.
Peaceful protesters had gathered despite a curfew imposed to end spiralling protests over police brutality and deep-rooted social grievances at Lekki toll gate before they were shot on Tuesday.
October 21, 2020
#EndSARS: Buhari must stop violence on protesters, says Joe Biden
US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called on Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and the country’s military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has already resulted in several deaths.
He condemned the violent attack on peaceful demonstrator stating that “the United States must stand with Nigerians who are peacefully demonstrating for police reform and seeking an end to corruption in their democracy.”
“I urge President Buhari and the Nigerian military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has already resulted in several deaths. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a loved one in the violence.
“The United States must stand with Nigerians who are peacefully demonstrating for police reform and seeking an end to corruption in their democracy. I encourage the government to engage in a good-faith dialogue with civil society to address these long-standing grievances and work together for a more just and inclusive Nigeria,” Biden stated.
There’s been outrage in the country and around the world after soldiers opened fire on peaceful anti-police brutality protesters in the country’s largest city Lagos on Tuesday night.
Amnesty International (AI) has said it is investigating the killings of the peaceful protesters after receiving credible but disturbing evidence of excessive use of force occasioning deaths of protesters.
October 21, 2020
#EndSARS: Obaseki orders escapees back to Prison, gives ultimatum
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has given escapees from the Benin Medium Security Correctional Centre and Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre on Friday to return voluntarily or face the wrath of the law.
Following Monday’s jailbreaks in the two centres by hoodlums, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) disclosed that 1,993 inmates escaped from their facilities.
Mr Obaseki went on an assessment tour of the affected NCoS centres and the police stations that were burnt in Benin City by the hoodlums. He was accompanied by his deputy, Philip Shaibu; a deputy inspector-general of police, Celestine Okoye; the state commissioner of police, Johnson Kokumo; representatives of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps, among others.
However, the controller of corrections, Edo State Command, Babayo Maisanda, revealed on Wednesday that 1,818 inmates were still at large, while 163 have been re-arrested and six have returned voluntarily.
Speaking at the end of the on-the-spot assessment, Mr Obaseki lamented that the extent of destruction was massive, adding that it was against the spirit of genuine #EndSARS protesters that went about their protests in a peaceful manner.
The governor said the government would not sit down and watch hoodlums operate in such a manner, adding that the attacks on the security facilities were orchestrated by criminally minded people.
He, therefore, warned the escapees to turn themselves in at the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Benin City for them to be returned to the correctional centres.
Mr Obaseki said, “You will agree with me that this is not in the spirit of the #EndSARS protest. This is sheer criminality while the real protesters were focusing on the reform of our policing system and not to destroy government property, destroy prisons, and release inmates.
“So, you can tell that there were some criminal intentions behind these acts and the #EndSARS protest in Edo was hijacked by criminal and they used the opportunity to come and release their colleagues who were held in our correctional centre.
“We condemn the act wholeheartedly and we expect that even the #EndSARS protesters would join us in condemning this dastardly act. The government cannot sit down and fold its arms to allow the breakdown of law and order in our society because everybody would be affected and having undertaken the assessment and seen the extent of destruction that has taken place, we would now move swiftly into action.
October 21, 2020
BREAKING: #EndSARS: The Nations Newspaper building attacked, on fire
Angry youths in Lagos State have set the Lagos office of the Nations Newspaper ablaze.
This is just one of the many properties that have been destroyed following the shooting of peaceful protesters at the Lekki tollgate by soldiers on Tuesday night.
The youths are attacking buildings and establishments linked to the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, on fire.
The Nations Newspaper is linked to the former Lagos State governor.
We earlier reported that the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki ground came under heavy fire by the military on Tuesday.
Bullets fired by security operatives hit some persons and at least two persons have been confirmed killed by the police and many injured
Voices in a viral footage blamed the shootings on soldiers.
Since the shooting in Lekki, angry youths have attacked several places, including the Nigeria Port Authority, TVC News premises, and the family house of the Governor where his mother resides.
October 21, 2020
Lekki Tollgate: Gbajabiamila calls for thorough investigation, urges calm
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the event of the reported casualties of protesters at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos on Tuesday night as disturbing and not reflective of the nation’s growing democracy.
Gbajabiamila, who expressed grief over the sad event and the consequent civil disturbances around the state, called for a quick and thorough investigation into the incident that led to the avoidable victims at the Lekki Tollgate.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker said: “Events in my home State Lagos, last night (Tuesday) and up until this afternoon (Wednesday), have left my heart heavy and my spirit disturbed.
“After sixty years, our democracy should have grown beyond the point where conflicting visions of nationhood result in violence on the streets and blood on the ground.
“It is unavoidably and painfully clear that there were a number of casualties as a result of gunfire at the Lekki Toll Gate.
“Therefore, there needs to be a quick and thorough investigation to determine the facts of what happened last night in Lagos. Our nation urgently needs and the Nigerian people deserve an accounting of the acts that led to the events of last night”.
While urging Nigerians to remain calm and law-abiding, Gbajabiamila noted that no blood needed to be spilled any more, saying, “I urge for calm whilst we get a truer picture of events.
“In Lagos and everywhere else, too much blood has already been spilled in our country, let there be no more.
“May God bless and keep you all. And may God bless and keep our Federal Republic of Nigeria”.
October 21, 2020
Nigeria’s Presidential system of government oppressive- Ex Gov. Attah
By Samuel Ogenyi, Uyo
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Obong Victor Attah has called for the scrapping of the Presidential system of government in Nigeria saying it remained oppressive, with Nigerians not mentally prepared for it.
Attah told newsmen on Wednesday in Uyo that the #EndSARS protests ravaging Nigeria has to do with the foundational problem of leadership and governance in Nigeria.
Attah who made a case for a parliamentary system of government said that the Presidential system of government reminded very expensive and wasteful for a growing economy like Nigeria.
He stated that the country needed a a rebirth, adding that the presidential system of government in Nigeria has remained the cause of her failure.
“It goes beyond governance. If you bring angels, (and I’m not blaspheming) to operate the system we have today, it would fail. The system is one that cannot succeed.
“I call it rebirth. I want Nigeria to be reborn. Let’s give it a new birth, let it become what it was always supposed to be: a federal system and preferably, I say preferably because some people still feel enamoured with this Presidential system, I am not.
“The presidential system has become very oppressive. It seems it is in our nature to feel once you win an election, you are a conqueror, so you behave exactly as you please, nobody can talk to you, you don’t have to see anybody and that’s what is happening and we abuse it.
“I read a few days ago, ‘The North wants Jonathan to come back and complete his tenure. Nobody had tenure. The constitution says yes, you can have two terms, it’s only if the people want you back. It does not mean that once elected, you have two tenures, so if you didn’t have the second one, you didn’t complete your tenure, you should come back and complete it.
“That’s why I say we are not mentally prepared for this presidential system. We are not ready; that’s one of the reasons I say scrap it, go back to the parliamentary system. In the parliamentary system, if you have a good prime minister like Britain had Margaret Thatcher, you can come back four or five times if your people want you back.
“You are a Prime Minister because you are elected from your small enclave and the whole country sees that you are good, and they insist you become prime minister. That system is what suits us now.” He explained.
Attah said that the parliamentary system would allow the people choose their representatives based on performance and not selection on party basis or godfatherism, adding that it would also solve the problem of tenure entitlement.
He added that the country was better off when she operated four constitutions with each of the three regions having their own and one national constitution, adding that the regions did not feel cheated because they generated their own income and lived on what they were able to generate.
“The South-South/East was known for it oil palm industry, the Ijaws for mining, the West for their cocoa, and the North their groundnut, and Nigeria remained one because her leaders choose to keep the then regions before the country became independent in 1960.” He said.
October 21, 2020