The demonstrators, dressed in black attires and carrying palm fronds and placards with various inscriptions, barricaded the ever-busy road, disrupting vehicular movement and demanding immediate action to end the bloodshed.
A suspected bandit kingpin, Ado Aleru, declared wanted by Nigerian security agencies, has reportedly resurfaced at a peace meeting held in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, sparking widespread outrage and concern among Nigerians.
The meeting was convened to explore ways of ending hostilities between Fulani herders and farming communities in the area.
Despite being on the security watchlist, Aleru was said to have addressed stakeholders during the session, where he outlined measures to promote peaceful coexistence in the region.
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A Permanent Secretary in the Gombe State Civil Service and four other people were electrocuted, while 13 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, following a high-voltage surge of electricity supply in the early hours of Saturday. Muhammad Yusuf Kulani was the Permanent Secretary at the state’s Ministry of Special Duties and Regional Integration.
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Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have intensified raid operations in the state,arrested 182 suspects,recovered a motor vehicle, 1 AK 47 magazine with 30 ammunition and hard drugs. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan,said the operation followed a continuous effort to rid Kaduna State of criminal elements and safeguard lives and properties.
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The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has called on Nigerians, particularly Christians and young people, to actively participate in politics as a vital tool for shaping the country’s leadership and driving lasting societal transformation. He made the charge on Saturday while delivering the keynote address at the 2nd Annual Daniel Taiwo Odukoya Memorial Lecture, held at The Fountain of Life Church in Lagos.
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The Joint House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts and Public Assets have invited the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, to appear before it on Monday over allegations of non-compliance with the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007.
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The Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Anambra State, George Moghalu, has announced Ifeoma Okaro as his running mate for the forthcoming November 8 election. He expressed strong confidence in the party’s preparedness for the race.
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The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has approved an extension of the grace period for the enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit requirement to Aug. 12. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State has expressed sadness over the passing of Prince Musbau Ashafa, the Executive Chairman of Oto Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Ashafa passed away on Friday after a prolonged illness. The State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, in a statement on Saturday, described Ashafa’s death as painful.
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. Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has announced the deployment of 6,195 newly recruited soldiers to tackle the challenges of terrorism and insurgency in some parts of Nigeria. Oluyede, made the disclosure at the Passing Out Parade (POP) for the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) held in Zaria on Saturday.
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The attack on Yelwata in Benue is the most brutal and deadly so far. Entire families burnt to death in their homes. Children as young as 3 years had their throats cut. Over 200 deaths counted so far.
ReplyDeleteThe attackers invaded the community and headed to the IDP camp.
Last night, the state government sent over 30 Benue links buses to evacuate everyone in Yelwata. The community is presently deserted.
The Fulani will move in and settle just as they did in over 65 communities in Plateau state. This is genocide and ethnic cleansing on a grand scale.
It always breaks my heart when I see all this terrible attacks on human lives. The most painful aspect of these all, is that the government is pretending to be deaf and blind.
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