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  • SOKAPU accuses Army of Killing 200 level student, cousin during protest

    SOKAPU accuses Army of Killing 200 level student, cousin during protest

    … Victims buried

    By Ujah Simon, kaduna

    Southern Kaduna people’s Union (SOKAPU), has accused the Nigeria army of killing two persons during a protest by youths against three months Curfew imposed on their community in Sanga local government area of Southern part of kaduna State.

    Those killed, include Emmanuel Nuhu 20, a 200 level student of Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya and his cousin, Tina Julius 34, married with 4 children.
    The victims have been “buried in their separate homes after a grim funeral service at the 1st ECWA Church, Fadan Karshi, in Sanga, the Local Government. Same area where the deputy governor of Kaduna State, Haj Hadiza Balarabe hails from, according to SOKAPU.


    The statement issued and made available to journalists in Kaduna on Thursday by SOKAPU stated that the two were shot dead last Sunday (11th October, 2020) by armed personnel of Operation Safe Haven (OpSH) during a peaceful demonstration staged by the youths of the town against an unofficial curfew imposed on the town by OpSH, made up of the military and paramilitary personnel, since June 2020.


    Signed by the national public relations officer of SOKAPU Mr, Luka Binniyat, the statement disclosed that those killed were buried on Wednesday morning,14th October, 2020, by the community.

    “Two were shot dead last Sunday(11th October, 2020 by armed personnel of Operation Safe Haven (OpSH) during a peaceful demonstration stage by the youths of the town against an unofficial curfew imposed over the town by OpSH made up of the military and paramilitary personnel since June this year”, it stated.
    SOKAPU stated that “Findings showed that the curfew was enforced with severe brutality that spared not even elderly and respectable members of the small town who found themselves outside only during the 6pm -6am curfew hours. Yet, there had been no case of any breach of public peace in Fadan Karshi for years now.
    “Fadan Karshi, a busy junction town with high commercial activities has been greatly affected by the three and half months curfew and some residents have had to leave the town out of frustration and fear.

    “It was based on the negative consequences of the over three months curfew that youths of the town staged a peaceful protest to the palace of the District Head of Fadan Karshi, Very Reverend (Dr.) Joel Galadima (retired), last Sunday afternoon, calling on him to appeal to Operation Safe Heaven, stationed in the area to lift the curfew.

    In the process, armed members of Operation Safe Haven appeared at the scene.

    “Our investigation showed that about a week earlier, Emmanuel Nuhu was severely brutalized by soldiers of the OpSH during a misunderstanding between him and some other person, after which his dad, a poor farmer, who is hardly literate, treated his son of the injuries he sustained and left the rest to God, as narrated to SOKAPU.

    According to SOKAPU, when the OpSH arrived the scene of the peaceful demonstration, a soldier (who residents said, is notorious for his brutality and can identify him any time) sighted Emmanuel Nuhu. He cocked his gun and fired at armless youth.

    “The bullet hit him, but he managed to make a dashed to the nearest wall. Before he could scale the wall, another bullet got him on the leg as the youths scampered into safety in panic.

    “Tina Julius, on seeing that her cousin was shot, started screaming hysterically. This seemed to have irritated another armed OpSH personnel (a mobile police man) who also cocked his gun and shot the mother of four children in the head and she died on the spot. “Meanwhile the soldier that had earlier shot Nuhu followed him into the compound of late Silas Jamu ( over whose wall he had jumped into) and found him helpless in the pool of his blood, shot him again in the heart and finished him up. The OpSH team then left”, it stated

    It further stated that “After their grisly murder, the youths became livid and became violent.They burnt down the palace of the District Head and a police vehicle and mounted roadblocks in anger, which SOKAPU does not support.

    “When SOKAPU reached out to Sector Commander of Operation Safe Haven in charge of the Area, one Major Ezeigbo, denied that a curfew was imposed over Fadan Karshi.

    He said it was “an order of restriction of movement” introduced by him after he discovered that there was too much criminality in the town, according to his claims.

    According to SOKAPU, the Sector commander said that the town was a fertile ground for criminals and that there were more criminals among the youths of the town than good ones.

    “He said that the demonstration by the youths was violent and that they attacked his men and even injured some. He said that the youths were armed and were firing at his men from behind. He denied that Emmanuel Nuhu was chased into a compound and finally shot dead. He said that Nuhu was shot at the scene of the demonstration.

    “On the killing of Tina, he said he didn’t know how she got shot. But when the incident was getting ugly, he ordered his men out, according to him.

    He later ensured that the road blocks were cleared for traffic to flow, he said.

    “SOKAPU wants to make it unequivocally clear that it appreciate and acknowledge the good and risky work that Officers and Men of OpSH, under the command of Major General Chukwu Emeka are doing to secure Southern Kaduna.

    “And we have always mobilised for its support from all our communities. But he must rein on his troops to stop the use of crude and brute force on our already traumatized communities.

    “For emphasis, we condemned in very strong terms the abuse of power and deployment of cruelty on harmless civilians.

    The killings of Emmanuel Nuhu and Tina Julius must not be swept under the carpet. We call on the Minister of Defense, Chief of Defense Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and all relevant government authorities to immediately launch an investigation into the killings of these two young Nigerian citizens,

    “The process and findings should be made public”, it stated.

    SOKAPU called for the immediate lifting of the illegal curfew foisted Fadan Karshi.

    “We are also calling on the Nigeria Human Rights Commission, Amnesty International, Civil Liberty Organization all Human Rights groups and all men and women of goodwill to show interest in this case”, it added.

  • Transiting From Monogamy To Polygamy Are Two Different Institutions-Professor Tawakkaltu

    Transiting From Monogamy To Polygamy Are Two Different Institutions-Professor Tawakkaltu

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto


    Professor Tawakkaltu Oyebode Tahir has unveiled her book. “A Room Of Her Own,Transition From Monogamy To Polygamy”.

    Speaking Saturday at the unveiling she said the book was borne out of the passionate desire to change the negative narratives of Polygamy in the Muslim community.


    She spoke at the Tamaje Civic Hall in Sokoto. The author noted that it is a book that intends to serve as a wake-up call on Muslim men and women to fear Allah in their marriages as well as to see that Islamic Polygamy becomes a win-win for men and women,that it becomes a tool for the building of a unified and enviable Islamic homes and not a tool for destruction of homes among others.


    Professor Tawakkaltu further explained that in recent times,there have been unpleasant stories of women who take rash decisions in response to their husbands’ desire to pursue Polygamy and lack of information on how to navigate the overwhelming emotions that naturally accompany the transition is one of the major contributions to some of those reactions.


    While reviewing the book,Professor Amamatu Maishanu Tambuwal said a woman is married for four reasons as ” her beauty, her wealth,her lineage or her faith and good character “.


    ” In many books I read that talked about Polygamy, none elaborated fully on Polygamy, most of the authors viewed Polygamy from the perspective of a man only as nobody can understand the situation of Polygamy unless the person has the experience.


    “In fact,Polygamy is just like a labour during child birth and only the woman that has gone through it understands it”. She said.


    The chief launcher,Yakubu Mu’azu Mayana and speaker after speaker all commended the author for the tedious work she has undergone in putting the book together.


    They all agreed that the book was well researched and that it explains thoroughly what Polygamy entails.

  • Gov. Zulum declares Monday for statewide fasting and prayers in Borno State

    Gov. Zulum declares Monday for statewide fasting and prayers in Borno State

    Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday, held separate meetings with Islamic, and Christian leaders after which he declared Monday, October 19 as day for second round of statewide fasting and prayers for enduring peace in the state.

    In a media address, Zulum also explained that his regular trips to front lines were not out of pride or attract attention but rather to satisfy his conscience and discharge his obligations to the people of Borno.

    Borno Governor declares Monday for statewide fasting and prayers

    Borno Governor declares Monday for statewide fasting and prayers The governor said, ‘I will like to start by, once again, registering our depth of eternal gratitude to the good people of Borno State for the overwhelming support and sincere goodwill our administration has been accorded in the last 17 months,”

    “Nothing I say here or anywhere else can best describe the extent of my gratitude to the people of Borno and many Nigerians outside Borno. We have been shown enormous love and support from day one till date. Above being loved and supported, the people of Borno State have proved to trust us and have faith in what we do.

    “For me, one of the greatest feats a leader can attain is to earn the trust and confidence of those being led. On the other hand, the worst thing that can happen to any leader is to lose the trust and confidence of the people. Trust is a burden. When people trust you, they invest their fears and hopes in you and they leave you to your own conviction, your own decisions, and most importantly, they leave you to your fear of Allah or the lack of it.

    “We are grateful for the trust the people have shown to us and I do solemnly reaffirm that Bi-iznillah, we will not betray the trust and confidence reposed in us by the people of Borno. As humans, we will continue to do whatever we can, within the limit of our resources and laws, to stand firm in our fight against Boko Haram, and in economic recovery, reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement efforts.

    “Fellow citizens of Borno, in the midst of our firmness, individual and shared commitments to Borno State, we must always recognize that the kind of challenge Borno is facing, is one that is complex.

    “Our gallant armed forces in the military, police, DSS, paramilitary and our courageous volunteers in the Civilian JTF, hunters and vigilantes are facing enemies who conceal their identities. We are in battle with an insurgent group which has the advantage of laying ambush from rain-grown grasses, and who oftentimes, use the uniforms of soldiers and Civilian JTF to conceal their movements and presence on our highways.

    “Quite often, they pretend to be Nigerian soldiers until their victims are in defenseless positions. These realities account for the notoriety of Boko Haram, especially in these days when rain-fed grasses on highways give them opportunities to hide and ambush their targets.

    Oftentimes, I have been confronted with risks of moving around some areas, especially in Northern Borno. As a human being, as a father and husband, I, of course, do not seek harm for myself or anyone.

    “But then, as a leader, I have often asked myself: should I remain in peaceful Maiduguri where there are less challenges and ignore local government areas where Borno’s challenges actually are? Should we all just sit in Maiduguri and wait till whenever Boko Haram chooses to give us peace?

    “The reality of our situation creates a conflict between our human needs for safety versus our conscience and obligation to those we represent. It is not an issue of pride, boasting or to catch the limelight. It is an issue of conscience and obligation.

    As we gathered to hold meetings with religious groups here in Maiduguri, there are more than a million homeless fellow citizens who are living in camps at Monguno, Kala-Balge, Ngala, and other parts of Borno. Are we going to ignore their existence by refusing to give them food and get them homes to live and earn livelihoods? Or are we going to converge all the people of Borno to come to Maiduguri? What about those who are not willing to leave their communities?

    “The solution lies in continued and genuine determination of our armed forces with the support of our gallant volunteers. We all have roles to play in supporting the military and volunteers in ways that we all can.

    One of the easiest ways all citizens can continue to help is never to associate with the insurgents, to pass useful information to security forces and to consistently pray for our armed forces and volunteers. Our prayers should include those risking their lives, including humanitarian workers and those who undertake reconstruction works in communities.

    “It is against this background that I called for today’s meeting with His Eminence, the Shehu of Borno, the Chief Imam and Imams of Juma’at mosques. We have rubbed minds. I also met with leadership of our Christian brothers and sisters who have consistently shown sincere commitment to our togetherness.

    Fellow citizens of Borno State, as an outcome of today’s consultation, I hereby declare Monday, the 19th day of October 2020 as a second day for statewide fasting and prayers for peace in Borno State. I will like to request, with gratitude, that we approach the fast with the same enthusiasm, devotion and faithfulness as we did on Monday February 24, 2020.

    “I will like to clarify that there will be no public holiday on Monday and there will be no dramatic gatherings. What is required is the purity of our intentions and submission to Allah as we fast and pray from our homes, offices, market shops, other businesses and places of legitimate endeavours.

    “One of the key goals of fasting together is deferring to the Almighty as a community in worship and hope. Fasting together would also remind us of the realities we face and strengthen the faith and patriotism of our military and volunteers in frontlines as well as others who risk their lives for humanitarian and reconstruction courses.

    “Our fast in worship should very well include prayers against anyone funding or supporting Boko Haram in any way, and prayers against anyone who consciously benefits from the Boko Haram crisis by any means.

    “We cannot afford to lag in our steady call upon God to free Borno. The role of prayers, especially one that is combined with practical human efforts, is very critical in our kind of battle that has raged for far too long, with huge and negative consequences.

    He concluded, “May Allah accept our prayers and may peace return to Borno, all parts of the northeast and Nigeria.”

  • Transition From Monogamy To Polygamy Are Two Different Institutions-Professor Tawakkaltu

    Transition From Monogamy To Polygamy Are Two Different Institutions-Professor Tawakkaltu

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto


    Professor Tawakkaltu Oyebode Tahir who happens to be the author of a book titled “A Room Of Her Own,Transition From Monogamy To Polygamy”, said the book was borne out of the passionate desire to change the negative narratives of Polygamy in the Muslim community.
    Unveiling the book at Tamaje Civic Hall, the author added that it is a book that intends to serve as a wake-up call to Muslim men and women to fear Allah in their marriages as well as to see that Islamic Polygamy becomes a win-win for men and women, that it becomes a tool for the building of a unified and enviable Islamic homes and not a tool for destruction of homes among others.
    Professor Tawakkaltu further explained that in recent times, there have been unpleasant stories of women who take rash decisions in response to their husbands’ desire to pursue Polygamy and lack lack of information on how to navigate the overwhelming emotions that naturally accompany the transition is one of the major contributions to some of those reactions ” we have witnessed “.
    While reviewing the book, Professor Amamatu Maishanu Tambuwal said a woman is married for four reasons as ” her beauty, her wealth, her lineage or her faith and good character “.
    ” In many books I read that talked about Polygamy, none elaborated fully on the Polygamy, most of the authors viewed Polygamy from the perspective of a man only as nobody can understand the situation of Polygamy unless the person has the experience.
    “In fact, Polygamy is just like a labour during child birth and only the woman that has gone through it understands it”.
    The chief launcher, Yakubu Mu’azu Mayana and speaker after speaker all commended the author for the tedious work she has undergone.
    They all agreed that going by their educational standards, they had never come across such a book that explains thoroughly what Polygamy entails.

  • #EndSARS: Governor Obiano secures the release of detainees in Akwuzu SARS office

    #EndSARS: Governor Obiano secures the release of detainees in Akwuzu SARS office

    Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, today October 17, visited Awkuzu SARS station in the state and secured the release of three persons who were arrested for committing minor offenses but were detained longer than necessary.

    Governor Obiano secures the release of detainees in Akwuzu SARS office (photos)

    This is in fulfillment of his promise to the #EndSARS protesters on Friday, October 17.



    While speaking during his visit, Governor Obiano said the detainees that are being remanded by the order of the court will remain there until their cases are determined by the court.

    Governor Obiano secures the release of detainees in Akwuzu SARS office (photos)
  • Oyo Govt. Appreciates NGO for Renovating School Buildings

    Oyo Govt. Appreciates NGO for Renovating School Buildings

    …As OYOSUBEB Distributes Motorcycles, Office tools to Quality Assurance Officers

    A Non-Profit Organisation, Junior Chambers International renovated two Blocks of classrooms in Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Ibadan, under the Oyo State Adopt-a-school project.

    Mr. Sanmi Abiodun, the President of JCI Ibadan Elite, made this known today during the commissioning of the project, adding that the Organisation also intends to build and equip a library for the school.

    Sanmi at the inauguration of the projects, said the organisation also renovated the school’s dilapidated walls to enhance security.

    Speaking at the event held, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran lauded the NGO for the initiative, which he said would go a long way to enhance the assimilation of the pupils.

    According to the Executive Chairman, the efforts of the Organisation is commendable and should be emulated by all well-meaning Nigerians, as government alone cannot solve the accumulated problem in the Education sector.

    He said JCI’s kind gesture came at a time the State Government is encouraging public private partnership, calling on individuals to invest in education needs in the State.

    “The government of Engr. Seyi Makinde is doing a lot to redeem the education sector of the State. We have been doing more in construction and renovation of school buildings. However, kind hearted Organisations, as yours may support Government, for the sake of our children’s future”. There is no support that is too small”, he said.

    In another development, the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has promised to provide the Basic Education Quality Assurance Offices, (QAOs) under the State Universal Basic Education Board with necessary supports that would further make quality education accessible to every child. 

    Dr. Nureni Adeniran said this at the headquarters of the Board in Ibadan, while handing over new motorcycles and some office tools including laptops and printers to Quality Assurance Officers across the 33 Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities.

    The gesture, according to him, was in line with the State Government’s determination towards ensuring that Oyo State pupils receive quality education. 

    Adeniran advised the QAOs to make good use of the tools, adding that the pieces of equipment were provided to ease their duties of primary schools monitoring, while also enhancing the delivery of quality education in the State. 

    The Executive Secretary, OyoSUBEB, Mr. Olusanjo Adeniyi while urging the QAOs to make good use of the tools handed over to them, also acknowledged the roles played by the State Government and all other relevant agencies in making Quality Assurance monitoring a priority in the State.

  • Army set for 2020 nationwide exercise Crocodile smile V1 from Oct 20

    Army set for 2020 nationwide exercise Crocodile smile V1 from Oct 20

    From Dauda R PamMaiduguri

    The Nigerian Army has concluded arrangements to commence its annual traditional exercise “CROCODILE SMILE”,scheduled for the last quarter of the year, between October 20-December 31,2020 nationwide.

    The exercise which is traditionally conducted in the last quarter of the year,is deliberately intended to be all encompassing to include cyber warfare exercises designed to identify, track and counter negative propaganda in the social media and across the cyberspace.
    According to a statement issued by,Acting Director,Army Public Relations,Col. Sagir Musa,said,this is the first ever Cyberwarfare exercise to be conducted in the history of the African Armed Forces and that the exercise is expected to also include positive identification component aimed at identifying Boko Haram terrorists fleeing from the North East and other parts of the country as a result of the on-going operations in the various theatres especially in the Northeast, North Central and North Western parts of Nigeria. 


    The statement used the medium to once again, reassures all of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the sustenance of peace and security in Nigeria and solicited for the support and understanding of members of the public  through-out the period of the exercise.Ends.

  • #EndSARS: Anonymous Hacker Shut Down First Bank Website

    #EndSARS: Anonymous Hacker Shut Down First Bank Website

    First bank has joined the list of organisations affected by website and social media accounts hack by Anonymous.

    The organisation has been bringing down different websites in solidarity with ENDSARS protesters. And minutes ago, it brought down First Bank’s website.

    A look at the website, brought us to a blank page. This is coming after some protesters who receive money to fund the protests accuse a bank of freezing their accounts.

  • Bring the Military, use Iron fists on #EndSARS protesters – Buhari Campaign Org (Video)

    Bring the Military, use Iron fists on #EndSARS protesters – Buhari Campaign Org (Video)

    Amb. Husseini Coomassie, former deputy national coordinator, Buhari Campaign Organization for North speaks on #Endsarsbrutality protests.

    In his words, the Amb. said that President Buhari should use military on the protesters.

    See Video below:

  • Mamman Daura reportedly in critical condition in UK

    Mamman Daura reportedly in critical condition in UK

    Mamman Daura, a nephew of President Muhammadu Buhari, is reportedly in a critical condition in United Kingdom.

    Top government officials, who spoke to Sahara reporters on Friday, October 16 disclosed that the 80-year-old had seen his health dip in recent days, raising fears among family members and close associates including President Buhari, who often relies on his counsel before making key decisions.

    He is not in good shape in London. He’s not been back since the time he was flown there. There is serious concern around his health,” one source said.

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    Recall that in August, SaharaReporters revealed how Daura was flown to the United Kingdom for urgent medical treatment over an undisclosed ailment.

    He was said to have been flown in a private jet to the UK after exhibiting respiratory difficulties with symptoms similar to Coronavirus.

    He is said to have had a history of renal crisis and had regularly visited the West for medical attention.

    Despite these revelations, the Presidency claimed that the former journalist travelled to UK for leisure and not for medical reasons.

    In September this year, Daura was unable to attend the wedding of Hanan, President Buhari’s daughter, due to his poor health despite being scheduled to be the father of the day for that occasion.

    The absence of Daura at the event remained a major talking point among major political players especially considering his closeness to President Buhari.