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Human Right Panel: Nasarawa Speaker hails appointment of Rtd Justice Galadima as Chairman.
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Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon.Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has expressed satisfaction with the appointment of Justice of Supreme Court, justice Suleiman Galadima Rtd and his ability to deliver as chairman National Human Rights Commission Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violation against SARS and other units of the Nigeria police.
“Justice Suleiman Galadima the retired justice of supreme court is a man of honour, discipline and sincerity, a trusted personality of high reputation, I have no doubt in my mind of his ability to deliver on this task and any national assignment that will be given to him” the Speaker said.
According to him, Rtd Justice Suleiman Galadima is a man full of knowledge, wisdom and experience, he is good to go considering his vast experience.
“I congratulate my brother justice Suleiman Galadima JSC (RTD).the appointment is well deserved, “Nasarawa Speaker added.
Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi wished him and all the members of his panel success in the task ahead of them.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS: Protesters launch helpline, online radio ‘soro soke’
EndSARS protesters have established a helpline centre and an online radio platform named ‘soro soke’.
According to the protesters, the helpline is 01 700 1755.
“For the users, these are the prompt numbers: Press 1 for medical. Press 2 for legal. Press 3 for food and supplies. Press 4, 5, or 6 for mental health emergencies,” @fkabudu tweeted.
To aid coordination and communication nationwide, the protesters also launched an online radio platform “Soro Soke”, The Nation learnt.
The online radio, which is accessible via https://s4.radio.co/s99d55c85b/listen has programmes and live reports of missing and found #EndSARS protesters, and other updates on the protests across the country.
When our correspondent tuned in to the online radio around 2:00 pm on Sunday, music were being played on the needs for their voices to count and reforms, amongst others.
“Soro Soke,” a Yoruba phrase, which translates as ‘Speak Up,’ has become a slogan for End SARS protesters in the past few days.
Publisher of Ovations Dele Momodu and former Minister for Education, Oby Ezekwesili and some other prominent Nigerians have shown support for the initiatives.
“I heard our innovative young ones of the #EndSARS protests have just launched an online radio station? Wow! These ones na real Generation! #GenerationIncredibles.” @obyezeks tweeted.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS: First black Canadian Minister Of Justice joins the campaign as he recounts how his cousin was allegedly murdered by Nigerian police
Kaycee Madu, Canada’s first black Minister Of Justice has recounted how his cousin was allegedly murdered by Nigerian police in 2013.
In a statement he released in support of the #EndSARS protest aimed at stopping police brutality, Kaycee recounted how the police allegedly refused to investigate the murder incident and also did everything to obstruct it.
The Canadian Minister of Justice added that changing the name of SARS and reconstituting it without significant reform, won’t be sufficient to satisfy the cry of the Nigerian people for justice.
He tweeted;
I support the people of Nigeria as they protest to end police brutality and extrajudicial killings. My own cousin Chrisantus Nwabueze Korie was murdered by Nigerian police in April 2013.
Despite my best efforts, the police would not investigate his murder and did everything to obstruct. I also helped to petition a committee of Nigeria’s National Assembly to probe the killing and report back to the House within a timely manner.
Fundamental human rights like peace, security and freedom from police brutality are universal. The Nigerian government has an obligation to protect its citizens and deliver substantive police reform.
Changing the name of SARS and reconstituting it without significant reform won’t be sufficient to satisfy the cry of the Nigerian people for justice.
Edmund Burke wrote that, “the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” I encourage all Nigerians to stand up and be heard.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS: ”The most gruesome season in the history of the nation is the last 5 years” Bishop David Oyedepo says as he joins #EndSARS protests
Bishop David Oyedepo who is the Senior Pastor of the Living Faith Ministries aka Winners Chapel International has endorsed the ongoing #EndSARS protests in the country.
While preaching in his church on Sunday morning October 18, the clergyman who has been very critical of the Buhari-led administration, said the Nigerian youth has the right to express their displeasure on the current state of affairs in the country. He said he has been silent on the issue so far because he warned Nigerians in 2015.
“Every man has a right, legitimately so, to express their displeasure and pains
I kept quiet for a while because in 2015 I warned this nation, vehemently, consistently, because I saw the dangers ahead and you can tell. The most gruesome season in the history of the nation is the last 5 years where lives have no value, wanton killings here and there.
Now they have faced the youth and because they don’t know who is next, they have the right to say ‘enough is enough’. Any system that has no value for human lives is irrelevant. If they were killed when they were youths, would they be where they are today?”.
It would be a sacrilege to shoot the protesters who are not looting, who are not ravaging.
I have been one of the few voices in the last five years telling these men and women that until you push a goat to the wall, you wouldn’t know it has teeth to bite.
I am here to say the youths have the right to say No. I wish they said it with me when I was shouting in 2015. I wish they did. They wouldn’t be in this trouble today.”
Speaking further, the clergyman said
Check the history of Nigeria, there has been no time of massive loss of life than the last five years…including slaughtering people in church, icluding beheading a CAN chairman..with video. My God! Well, the bad news for every wicked soul behind these wanton killing is that your judgement has come.
The animal farm of George Orwell is far more civilised than what we are seeing now.
October 19, 2020
Zamfara State Governor Directs Revival of Livestock Centers To Boost Revenue
By Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau
As part of efforts to diversify the state’s economy, Gov. Bello Muhammad (Matawallen Maradun) of Zamfara State has directed the revival of Livestock investigation and Breeding centres in the state. The state commissioner for Budget and Economic planning, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibo, made this known when he led officials on a fact-finding visit the one Of centres in kwatarkwashi town in Bungudu Local government area of the state. The commissioner said’ if properly utilsed, the centres would attract more revenue for the state to complement revenue from the mining of solid minerals. The commissioner was accompanied by the permanent secretary in the ministry, the General manager, state Agency for community and social Development, Alhaji Kabiru Gayari and two others. Three other Livestock Centers are located in Gusau, Mada and Gidan Haha towns in Gusau and Zurmi Local government Areas of the state.
October 19, 2020
Northern governors felicitates with gen. Gowon at 86
The Northern Governors Forum has described former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon as a distinguished Statesman, Gentleman, Prayer Warrior and Bridge Builder who has spent most of his lifetime working for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria. While felicitating with the former Nigerian leader on the occasion of his 86th birthday, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said General Gowon remains one of Nigeria’s finest leaders whose exemplary lifestyle of humility and enormous sacrifices towards nation building and global peace is well recognized. Governor Lalong said General Gowon has continued to provide inspiration to the nation’s leadership and development trajectory through his commitment to the unity, peace and progress of the country right through his military career till date. He also acknowledged that the former Nigerian leader has continued to take particular interest in the development of the Northern region particularly at this time when it is facing serious challenges such as poverty, insurgency, banditry, and illiteracy. While wishing the celebrant good health, God’s grace and divine strength, the Northern Governors urged Gen. Gowon not to relent in deploying his wealth of experience and knowledge in the pursuit of unity and national integration despite the challenges the nation is passing through.
October 18, 2020
Operation crocodile smile, IPOB raises concern
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned the Federal Government against deployment of the Armed Forces, which it claimed was targeted at quelling the #ENDSARS protests across the country.
It described the planned decision as contrary to international law, saying it would further add to the gruesome bloodletting by the discredited SARS operatives.
The group, in a statement by the Principal Secretary to the Directorate of State, Ms. Christy Ekama and Director of Communication, Yoruba One Voice, Mr Zacheus Somorin, said it would hold the Buhari administration and its officials responsible for any killings occasioned by the deployment of the Armed Forces.
The statement reads in part: “We read with shock and dismay the plan by the Federal Government to deploy the Armed Forces under the guise of “Operation Crocodile Smile” with the sole aim to quell the popular #ENDSARS protests across the country.
“The protests are a clear testament to failure of leadership. We fully endorse the #ENDSARS protests. We commend Nigerian youths for again rising to the occasion to redirect the drifting ship of state.
“The Federal Government must immediately rescind its decision to deploy the Armed Forces to truncate legitimate protests by Nigerians. This is contrary to international law.
“The Federal Government must not add to the gruesome bloodletting by the discredited SARS operatives through the ill-advised deployment of the Armed Forces.
October 18, 2020
Northern Governors felicitate with Gen Gowon at 86
Samuel Itsede

The Northern Governors Forum has described former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon as a distinguished Statesman, Gentleman, Prayer Warrior and Bridge Builder who has spent most of his lifetime working for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.
While felicitating with the former Nigerian leader on the occasion of his 86th birthday, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said General Gowon remains one of Nigeria’s finest leaders whose exemplary lifestyle of humility and enormous sacrifices towards nation building and global peace is well recognized.
Governor Lalong said General Gowon has continued to provide inspiration to the nation’s leadership and development trajectory through his commitment to the unity, peace and progress of the country right through his military career till date.He also acknowledged that the former Nigerian leader has continued to take particular interest in the development of the Northern region particularly at this time when it is facing serious challenges such as poverty, insurgency, banditry, and illiteracy.
While wishing the celebrant good health, God’s grace and divine strength, the Northern Governors urged Gen. Gowon not to relent in deploying his wealth of experience and knowledge in the pursuit of unity and national integration despite the challenges the nation is passing through.
October 18, 2020
Training for SWAT personnel begins Monday says IG
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday, that the training of the new SWAT team would commence Monday.
A statement issued by the Force Spokesman, Frank MBA, said that the training of officers selected for the SWAT which was established last week to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) would commence on Monday.
The IGP added that no operative of SARS was selected for the new police tactical team.
Adamu said the individuals selected for the SWAT training are young, smart and energetic officers with about seven years working experience and clean service records.
He said: “The selected officers shall be subjected to physical fitness test, medical and toxicology screening etc and those found to be unsuitable shall be discharged.”
The IGP assured Nigerians that the SWAT team would operate “within very high professional and ethical standards, rule of law and dictates of best international policing practices.”
He revealed that the Nigeria Police Force has partnered the International Committee of the Red Cross and other development partners for the training programme slated for the Police Mobile Force Training School, Ila Oragun, Osun State and the PMF Training School, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State.
Adamu added: “The ICRC will handle topics touching on humanitarian laws, police conduct in conflict situation, human rights standard especially in the use of force and firearms, arrest and detention amongst others.
“Other areas of the training program will include modern-day police ethics and values, intelligence-led policing, operation planning/tactical decision-making processes, hostage rescue tactics and operation, weapon handling, first aid/basic life-saving skills, stress/fear management, police-citizens relations and emotional intelligence etc.
“The training modules will be handled by other carefully selected development partners, security experts as well as veterans from the civil society and human rights community.”
October 18, 2020
#EndSARS: IGP lists qualifications of SWAT operatives as training begins Monday
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday, revealed the qualifications of officers to be trained in the new police tactical team to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
He said the training of selected officers for the Special Weapons and Tactics Team would commence on Monday, October 19, 2020.
He noted that no ex-SARS operatives were shortlisted in the SWAT team.
He also explained that “the officers selected for the training are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven (7) years working experience with clean service records – no pending disciplinary matters, no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms – and are physically fit to withstand the rigour of SWAT Training and Operations.
“The selected officers shall be subjected to physical fitness test, medical and toxicology screening etc and those found to be unsuitable shall be discharged.”
October 18, 2020