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  • #ENDSARS: Naira Marley, Runtown set to lead protest against police brutality

    #ENDSARS: Naira Marley, Runtown set to lead protest against police brutality

    Popular singers, Naira Marley and Runtown have each taken to their social media accounts to announce that they would lead protests against the incessant police brutality in the country.

    Tesumole singer, Naira Marley, stated that he would stage his peaceful protest on Tuesday. He further told his 1.9 million followers via his twitter account that some police officers would join the protest.

    Naira Marley urged his fans to ensure that the protest remained peaceful and there should not be any form of violence. 

    “So on Tuesday, we got some SARS coming out with us. The ones that claim to only come out for big operations and not the dirty works on the road they are coming out to show support and to answer some questions, we also got some police officers and soldiers joining the protest.

    “Don’t forget guys just in case you see any SARS or any forces there on Tuesday don’t start any fight. We are allowed to ask questions? But remember no fight, no vandalism. Peaceful protest. Thanks,” the singer tweeted.

    Singer, Runtown, announced to his 1.3 million followers that he will lead a peaceful protest on Thursday against police brutality. The singer told his followers that it would be a peaceful protest.

    “This has gone long enough and now we must take action! I’ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make/effect real and visible changes! Empty promises won’t work this time!!!

    “Let’s all come out to peacefully reach out to our “Elected” leaders beyond social media!!! Venue/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 am,” Runtown tweeted.

    Singer Runtown Sets To Lead Own Protest Against Nigerian Police On The 8th - Gistmania
  • Two FSARS operatives, civilian accomplice arrested in Lagos for extortion and intimidation of citizens

    Two FSARS operatives, civilian accomplice arrested in Lagos for extortion and intimidation of citizens

    Two FSARS operatives, civilian accomplice arrested in Lagos for extortion and intimidation of citizens

    Lagos State Police Command have arrested two operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) Inspector Sale James, Inspector Monday Uchiola and their civilian accomplice Okechukwu Ogbonna, for acts of professional misconduct including extortion and intimidation of innocent citizens.

    Force spokesperson, DCP Frank Mba, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, October 4, said the operational vehicle of the men has also been impounded and disciplinary procedure has already commenced against the defaulters.

    “The IGP reaffirms his commitment to bequeathing to Nigerians, a reformed Police Force that is accountable, responsible and ever ready to defend and uphold the rights of the citizens while discharging its duties of keeping the people safe and secure,” said Mba.

    He enjoined the citizens not to allow the misconduct by a few personnel of the Force to negatively impact on their belief, confidence and trust in the Police.

    Two FSARS operatives, civilian accomplice arrested in Lagos for extortion and intimidation of citizens

  • Disabled Persons in Sokoto To Benefit in Monthly Allowance

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto

    JUST IN: Gov. Tambuwal appoints a person with physical disability as Special Adviser on Disability Matters – QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE


    Special Adviser on Disabled Matters, Abdul-Aziz Ibrahim gave the assurance during an interaction with members of the Cripple Association residing opposite Usman Faruk Secretariat, Sokoto.
    The interaction between the new Special Adviser on Disable Matters and cripple association residing opposite Usman Faruk Secretariat was aimed at discussing how best they can benefit with the slots of employment reserved for them under National Directorate of Employment (NDE), as directed recently by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Festus Kiyamo.
    It was also meant at compiling list of people living with disabilities for them to benefit with the program.
    Briefing them,the Special Adviser on Disable Matters Abdul-Aziz Ibrahim said disable persons in the state are ready to benefit with the Federal Government Program where one thousand unemployed in each of the 774 local government of the federation would be given twenty thousand naira for a period of three months.
    The Special Adviser added that in each government program he would ensure that disable persons be included both at the local, state and federal levels.
    On the monthly allowances being given to disable by the state government, the Special Adviser said governor Tambuwal has already approved the payment and beneficiaries across the 23 LGAs in would receive their allowances soon.
    Chairman, Cripple Association in the area, Abubakar Muhammad Gandhi commended the governor for appointing one of them as Special Adviser which he described as the first of its kind in the history of the state.
    He therefore assured their total support and cooperation towards the success of the current administration in the state.

  • Oddity: Mother kills her own children over rivalry in Kano

    Oddity: Mother kills her own children over rivalry in Kano

    By Ujah Simon, kaduna.

    A house wife identified as Hauwa Ibrahm has reportedly killed two of her own children because her husband, one Ibrahim Haruna Aminu, married another wife.
    The deceased kids were identified as Yusuf (5-year-old) and the Zahra’u (3-year-old).
    Eyewitness neighborhood who revealed the information said the incident occurred on Saturday morning in Diso village in Gwale Local Government area of Kano State. Speaking to journalists an Uncle of deceased children, Sadiq Haruna Aminu said Hauwau, his brother’s wife and mother of the deceased children, have been living with envy and jealousy ever since his brother married another wife, leading to her killing her own children.
    Sadiq told further stated that his brother got married to the new wife two months ago.
    He said the incident happened when her husband was away to his new wife’s place, when his eldest wife, Hauwau called him on phone in the morning, informing him that all is not well in their house only for him to returned back to the house and meet the lifeless bodies of the children in the pool of blood. Hauwau carried out the atrocities and ran away from the house.
    “She beat the children and used knife to cut them. Her sister’s daughter (10-year-old) who was living with them was also another victim but survived with knife cut on her hand and she is the witness when the incident happened.
    “We don’t know her where about at the moment because we spoke with the security operatives. We learnt she went to her parent’s house,” Sadiq said. The ward head of Diso, Ahmad Bello said they were all thrown into a state of shock with the incident. Bello however condemned the act carried out by the woman saying she should have taken the matter to court instead of taking the laws into her hand and killing the innocent children. When contacted the police public relations officer, PPRO, Kano State command, DSP Abdullahi Haruna KIYAWA confirmed  the incident.
    He said  the suspect was in their custody and investigation had already commenced.

  • PDP holds elective congresses in 80 wards in A’Ibom

    PDP holds elective congresses in 80 wards in A’Ibom

    By Samuel Ogenyi, Uyo

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  has conducted special elective congresses to constitute new executive committees and fill vacant positions in 80 wards across 25 local government chapters in Akwa Ibom.

    This followed the creation of 39 additional wards by the State Independent Electoral Commission,(AKISIEC) in addition to the 329 already existing across the state last August.

    The congresses which held weekend at the affected ward centers was generally peaceful with stakeholders lauding the party’s leadership at the state for accommodating the interests of members.

    The state chairman of the party, Obong Udo Ekpenyong, while addressing stakeholders and members before the distribution of materials for the conduct of the congress, maintained that the Congress would be conducted in strict adherence to the PDP constitution.

    Ekpenyong explained that while the new wards needed properly constituted executive committees, it was important to get replacement for vacant positions left behind by  ward officers who either resigned to vie for positions in the October 31 local government election, or have moved to the new wards.

    The chairman tasked party officers involved in the exercise to uphold the democratic ideals of fairness, transparency, equity and peace which the PDP in state is known for.

    Stakeholders and members who took part in the congresses  commended Ekpenyong-led  leadership of the PDP for taking proactive measures to ensure that the  congress was peaceful and rancour-free across the 80 wards. 

    “What is happening today is very commendable. It shows that the current leadership has placed the  interest of the Party as utmost priority. As a person, I must confess that I am very impressed with the leadership of Hon. Udo Ekpenyong.” Mr Effiong Okon, a PDP member in Nung Atai Ube Ward 2, Okobo local council said. 

    In Uyo senatorial district, the congresses held in Uyo, Uruan, Ibesikpo Asutan, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Etinan, Ibiono Ibom and Itu chapters while it was conducted in wards across Ikot Ekpene, Easien Udim, Obot Akara, Ini, Ikono, Abak, Etim Ekpo, Oruk Anam and Ukanafun chapters in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District.

    In Eket Senatorial District, congresses held in wards across Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin, Oron, Okobo and Mbo chapters even as the party is set to fill candidates in the October 31 LGA elections for all 31 local government areas and 368 wards.

  • Domestic Refinery Owners back up FG on subsidy removal

    Domestic Refinery Owners back up FG on subsidy removal

    By Samuel Ogenyi, Uyo

    The Domestic Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (DROAN) has thrown their weight in support of the Federal Government removal of oil subsidy in the country.

     National Chairman of the association, Mr Godwin Sunday, made this known in a press conference  in Uyo weekend said the association was in full support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s  courageous stand in bringing the subsidy regime to an end.

    Sunday urged Nigerians to support the policy and the establishment of modular refineries in the country as this would enhance youth employment and bring an end to youth restiveness, illegal bunkering and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta.

    “The oil sector, as we all know has been the major stay of our economy and contribute more than 80 per cent to the growth of our nation.

    “Therefore, as responsible citizens of this nation we have seen the need to join hands with the government to protect our major source of sustenance (crude oil).

    “We salute the courage of the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari for bringing the subsidy regime to an end. We applaud the government, and we are also appealing to Nigerians to support the government in this direction. 

    “We trust that better days are here because the resources that was used for oil subsidy will now be channeled into other developmental projects like education, health and infrastructure development.” The chairman stated.

    He said that the association was deeply concerned about the devastating effect of illegal oil bunkering on the ecosystem, planned to embark on sensitization exercise against illegal oil bunkering in the country and has acquired three speed boats to penetrate the Creeks for the exercise.

     “Considering the devastating effect on our environment which obviously is leading to the environmental pollution, degradation and even a negative effect on our ecosystem. We as a people, have unanimously aged that we cannot continue to steal what seemingly belong to us.

    “To deepen this commitment, we have acquired three speed boats with 75 horse power engine each to enable us penetrate the Creeks to carry out sensitization exercise tagged; “Operation Stop Illegal Bunkering in Nigeria.” Sunday explained.

    He appealed to the federal government to set up a Presidential Committee to look into the activities of artisanal oil refiners in the Niger Delta and appealed that individuals and organizations setting up modular refineries should partner with the association for easy and smooth integration of the artisanal refiners.

  • Flood Disrupts Water Supply In Kogi

    Flood Disrupts Water Supply In Kogi

    By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    The General Manager, Kogi State Water Board, Engineer Muhammed Sagir Abdulsalam, over the weekend announced the suspension of water Supply to people in Lokoja the state capital and its environs due to flooding.

    This was made known in a statement signed the management and made available to Newsmen on Saturday in Lokoja.

    According to the statement, ” the facility of the water treatment plant has been affected and made the operation difficult by the Ravaging flood in Lokoja which compelled the management to suspend water supply to Lokoja, the state capital and it environs.

    While regretting the inconvenience the problem might have caused, the statement assured the general public that normal water supply would be restored as soon as Flooding reduce.

  • Ex- Kogi Gov. Debunks 50bn Salary Arrear Claim by Gov Bello Lied

    Ex- Kogi Gov. Debunks 50bn Salary Arrear Claim by Gov Bello Lied

    From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    The immediate past Governor of Kogi state, Capt. Idris on Saturday described the claims of the incumbent Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello that he inherited over #50b salary arrears from his predecessors as a lie.

    The former governor while reacting  to Governor Yahaya Bello’s independent day broadcast, attributing his inability to perform due to the N50billion salary obligation left for him by past administration frowned that blaming past administrations for the failure or non performance of the present administration of Governor Bello was a sign of incompetence.

    Governor Bello had in a state wide broadcast to mark the 60th Independent anniversary of Nigeria on Thursday “said that the N50 billion salary obligations he inherited had impacted negatively on his ability to develop the state as he would have loved to.”

    Ex-governor Wada said that it was sad for the Governor to embark on a “blame game” and outright lies that he inherited N50 billion salary obligations when in actual fact, the bailout fund his administration applied for was paid to governor Bello.

    Capt. Wada explained that at a time, after he assumed office, allocation to Local government councils dropped. Stressing that when the opportunity for ‘bail out’ presented itself, the total amount due and owed to the LGAs he said was N45billion while it was estimated that by the end of his administration, the State Workers would be indebted to about N5.2b, making it a total of N50.3b.

    He noted that based on the adviced of the Nigeria Labour Congres  (NLC) the state was at time using two months allocations to pay for a month, pointing out that his administration was only indebted to two months salaries to the State workers before he handed over.

    Capt. Wada lamented that it was wrong after five years for the present governor Bello’s administration to be engaged in blame games for it’s failure even after he was given the bailout.

    “The fund was meant to clear salary arrears of Local government workers but was not released during my tenure rather, it was released to Bello which he refused to use for the purposes for which the ‘bail out’ was meant for”.

    According to him,”there are more pressing and important issues at hand begging for urgent attention than to engage in blame game for your incompetence”.

    “When I heard that vehicles, travellers and residents are stranded in Ganaja not being able to cross, I feel bad and I think that, that should be the major concern of any government, not to be engaging in frivolity of blame game and outright propaganda.”

    Captain Wada said that it is on record that no administration has exposed the state to more debts than the present administration which had subjected the state to a debt burden of about N120 billion without considering whether or not the state has the capacity adding that he left office with an indebtedness of about a billion naira.

    “Every action we took then concerning the finances of the state were subjected to serious scrutiny and debate unlike the present scenario when they just take decision without proper analysis.”

    According to him, “We know our limitations in terms of exposing the state to debt burden. We knew we cannot compete with Lagos or Rivers states in terms of borrowing, that was why we limited ourselves to what we had the capacity to borrow, but the present administration have gone ahead to expose the state beyond her capacity. That is unfortunate”. He added.

    The immediate past Governor said his administration was working on the Bye pass as an alternative measures for any unforeseen circumstances and the kabawa embankments for erosion control stressing that if the Projects had been completed, the agony people are facing now would have been a thing of the past.

  • Kano Hisbah arrests keke riders for indecent pictures, shaves ”un-Islamic hair cuts” [PHOTOS]

    Kano Hisbah arrests keke riders for indecent pictures, shaves ”un-Islamic hair cuts” [PHOTOS]

    Some officers of Hisbah in Kano has arrested some tricycle ‘keke” riders for adorning their Keke with photos considered obscene.

    They also forcefully shaved youths for ‘Un-Islamic Hair Cuts and arrested them for indecent mode of dressing.

    Some were also punished for wearing three-quarter jeans which is also seen as improper dressing.

    Sahara Reporters on Sunday, gathered pictures of Hisbah shaving the haircuts and punishment given to those found guilty of improper dressing.

  • #Revolutionnow convener, Sowore announces nationwide protest to end SARS

    #Revolutionnow convener, Sowore announces nationwide protest to end SARS

    Convener of #revolutionnow, Omoyele Sowore, has announced that there will be a nationwide protest against the ill-treatment of the operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) against young Nigerians.

    Sowore made this known on twitter on Sunday, October 4.

    In his tweet, he said, ”We are going to have a massive nationwide action for #EndSARS who is on board?”

    He disclosed the locations to be Police state head quarters in Lagos and Abuja.

    He wrote, ”Locations: @PoliceNG state headquarters in Lagos. Lagos has the most brutal longest-running killer #SARS in Nigeria @PoliceNGForce Headquarters in Abuja and all State Police Hqs will by fully #Occupy until SARS is disbanded and totally dismantled! #RevolutionNow @AmnestyNigeria”

    Meanwhile, Daybreak reports that some politicians and Nigerian celebrities have reacted to gruesome killing of Nigerians by SARS.

    In a tweet on Saturday, October 3, Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, described the killings as disheartening.