October 25, 2020

Shiites Debunk Rumours Of El Zakzaky’s Death

Shiites Debunk Rumours Of El Zakzaky’s Death

October 25, 2020 2:57 pm

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, also known as Shiites, says it has found it necessary to dispel the rumours currently making the rounds that the leader of the movement, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky has passed away.

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In a statement signed by its Spokesman, Ibrahim Musa, the sect said, ‘We believe the originators of the rumours and its circulation are government-sponsored mischief-makers trying to plunge the nation into further chaos.’

‘Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky was visited by his family members on Saturday, 24/10/2020 in the Kaduna Correctional Centre where he is being held

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Looting: Ayade Orders House To House Search In Cross River

Looting: Ayade Orders House To House Search In Cross River

October 25, 2020 2:55 pm

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has ordered for search of residential houses of people of Cross River State for possible recovery of looted items.

The Governor said in a press release signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity Christian Ita that security agents should take legitimate action to halt violence and recover the stolen items.

Prof Ayade confirmed that more soldiers were deployed to Calabar to help quell violence and asked security agencies in the State to take legitimate actions to halt the arson and carnage witnessed in some parts of Calabar.

The governor also wants the …

Pope Francis Reacts To Unrest In Nigeria

Pope Francis Reacts To Unrest In Nigeria

October 25, 2020 2:52 pm

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has urged everyone to pray for Nigeria.

The Bishop of Rome made the call on Sunday.

He said supplications were needed to forestall further civil disorder in Africa’s most populous country.

‘Let us pray to the Lord for Nigeria, so that every form of violence might always be avoided, in the constant search of social harmony through the promotion of justice and the common good’, he tweeted.

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There has been widespread violence after the End SARS protests demanding an end to police …

Military apprehends 123 palliative looters in Jos

Military Apprehends 123 Palliative Looters In Jos

October 25, 2020 2:50 pm

The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested 123 suspects for vandalising and looting items from private businesses and government properties in Jos.

The Commander of the task force, Maj.-Gen. Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, presented the suspects to newsmen on Sunday in Jos.

Okonkwo said that the suspects defied the 24-hour curfew imposed by the State Government to perpetrate the criminal act.

He said some of the suspects were arrested while looting properties at the Plateau Agricultural and Development Agency (PADP), located at Dogon Dutse of Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

Others, he said, were arrested …

Pope Francis Gets New Personal Doctor

Pope Francis Appoints 13 New Cardinals

October 25, 2020 2:16 pm

Pope Francis has announced the appointment of 13 new cardinals on Sunday, including archbishops from the U.S., Rwanda, and the Philippines.

The pontiff who made this known during his Sunday Angelus message said the appointments will be formalised in a consistory, a meeting of cardinals, on Nov. 28.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that nine of the appointees are under 80, and as long as they do not reach that age, they can take part in the next conclave, the council of cardinals that elects new popes.

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The list …

Makinde Calls For Tolerance As Muslims Celebrate Muhammed

Gov Makinde Orders Reopening Of Schools In Oyo State

October 25, 2020 2:13 pm

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday directed schools in Ibadan, the state capital, to resume normal academic activities.

He said the schools should resume from tomorrow, Monday, 26th October 2020.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Makinde had on Tuesday ordered the closure of the schools.

He has, however, ordered the reopening of schools effective from tomorrow (Monday).

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Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, in a statement issued on Sunday, said the directive followed a review of the situation in Ibadan metropolis as earlier promised by …

NCC Declares Kano Hotbed Of Unregistered SIMs

NCC Declares Kano Hotbed Of Unregistered SIMs

October 25, 2020 2:11 pm

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has expressed worry that Kano State has become a criminal den for free SIM card registration.

Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta said this in a statement in Kano State.

Professor Danbatta said the NCC widened its intelligent dragnet to capture the gang peddling the circulation, reminding them of existing legal implications of their actions.

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‘Let me appeal to subscribers never to purchase unregistered SIM or when purchased they refuse to register. It is advisable to buy registered SIM or register

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Kogi: Gov. Bello Appoints New Head Of Service

Gov Bello Distributes COVID-19 Palliatives, Issues Warning

October 25, 2020 2:10 pm

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Sunday, distributed the state’s COVID-19 palliatives to vulnerable youths and women.

The Governor also used the opportunity to warn hoodlums to stay away from attacking peoples’ properties in the state, saying such actions will attract severe punishment for anyone caught.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo on Sunday in Lokoja said the Governor appreciated the people of the state who turned out at the State Warehouse to share the remaining palliatives.

Read Also: Hoodlums Vandalise Plateau State Secretariat, Others

The statement said the palliatives were preserved for women and …

Why Nigerian Youths Shouldn't Lose Their Lives Protesting

Why Nigerian Youths Shouldn’t Lose Their Lives Protesting

October 25, 2020 10:49 am

For a week now, people across Nigeria have united their voices to protest against police brutality and demand justice for victims. Mobilised through social media, the youth-led rallies in several parts of the country initially targeted the federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious police unit long accused of harassment, extortion, and extrajudicial killings.

After days of demonstrations, authorities later announced the scrapping of SARS and the redeployment of its officers to other police units. However, the announcement fell short of expectations for many protesters, who have since pledged to continue fighting for accountability, an end to police violence, and …

End SARS: Lagos Govt Arrests 229 Hoodlums

End SARS: Lagos Govt Arrests 229 Hoodlums

October 25, 2020 7:19 am

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice said it arrested 229 suspects that allegedly took part in the mayhem in Lagos State after the Lekki Toll gate incident on Tuesday.

The ministry in a statement by Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, the Director of Public Affairs said that it would prosecute suspects that took advantage of the End SARS protest to destroy and loot public and private properties in different parts of the state.

Read Also: Ogun Reads Riot Act As Hoodlums Threaten To Attack Govt Property

‘The Lagos State Director of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mrs Olayinka Adeyemi, has gone

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Lagos Speaker Obasa Visits Pen Cinema, Fagba Police Unit, TVC

Lagos Speaker Obasa Visits Pen Cinema, Fagba Police Unit, TVC

October 25, 2020 7:14 am

The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday led other members on a fact-finding visit to areas and facilities destroyed by hoodlums during the peaceful protest against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Obasa, who is also the Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, visited the ravaged palace of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, and the Isokoko Police Station.

Other places visited include: the Pen Cinema Police Station, the Fagba Police unit, and Television Continental.

The speaker appealed to the …

Youth Council Condemns Ongoing Looting, Vandalisation

Youth Council Condemns Ongoing Looting, Vandalisation

October 25, 2020 7:08 am

The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Osun State chapter has condemned the ongoing looting and vandalisation of government and private property in the state and other parts of the country by hoodlums.

The youth council in Osun State in collaboration with the stakeholders of End SARS protesters distanced themselves from miscreants who during the 24-hour curfew imposed by the state government blocked roads and collected money from citizens, saying that the, ‘unscrupulous elements’ were perpetrating different agenda of their own.

Read Also: Ogun Reads Riot Act As Hoodlums Threaten To Attack Govt Property

The council reiterated that many with good …

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