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US Teen Discharged Over Murder, 91 Years After His Execution

US Teen Discharged Over Murder, 91 Years After His Execution

June 17, 2022 5:20 am

An African-American teen who was executed back in 1931 for the murder of a white woman was discharged by a Pennsylvania court on Thursday, following many decades of lobbying by his only surviving sister.

Alexander McClay Williams who is aged 16, was convicted by a white jury in just about four hours and remains the youngest person to have been sentenced to death in the eastern US state.

However, 91 years later, a county judge dismissed the case and declared Williams was innocent.

‘I’m just happy that it finally turned out the way it should have in the beginning,’ Williams’ …

Buhari, Adesina Under Fire For Attacking CAN Over Execution

January 25, 2020 7:15 am
Nigeria Christian Graduate Fellowship (NCGF) has lambasted the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, for attacking the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), following its reaction to the murder of Reverend Lawan Andimi by Boko Haram.

Andimi, the Chairman of CAN in Michika Local government area of Adamawa state by Boko Haram, was beheaded by the insurgents.

CAN on Thursday rejected the reaction of President Buhari to the killing.

Buhari, who described the murder as cruel, inhuman and deliberately provocative, expressed sorrow that the terrorists went on to kill the religious leader while giving signals

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Archbishop Chukwuma Hits Buhari Over Execution Of CAN Chair

January 23, 2020 5:28 am
The Anglican Archbishop of the Province of Enugu, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has condemned the killing of Rev. Lawan Andimi, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa.

The deceased was reportedly killed in Michika Local Government Area of the state by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.

Chukwuma told newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday that the church and its leaders totally condemn what he described as “this horrendous act of killing”.

Reacting, Chukuma in a statement to NAN, called on the Federal Government to reassure christian faithful in the north and church leaders of the security of their

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Boko Haram: Buhari Reacts To Execution Of CAN Chairman

January 22, 2020 7:18 am
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the Boko Haram killing of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of Adamawa state.

Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, described the murder as cruel, inhuman and deliberately provocative.

He expressed sorrow that the terrorists went on to kill the religious leader while giving signals at the same time of a willingness to set him free by releasing him to third parties.

“President Buhari consoles the Christian community all over Nigeria, the government

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MURIC Speaks On Execution Of CAN Chairman

January 22, 2020 7:17 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the murder of the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Rev. Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram

MURIC director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Tuesday in a statement, described the killing as horrendous, ungodly and barbaric.

He noted that that Boko Haram is not an Islamic group, but a group of misled zealots, adding that any group that kills at will and sheds the blood of innocent people cannot represent the religion.

Akintola said: “What is the crime of Rev. Andimi? Being a Christian is

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B’Haram: Amnesty Intnl Reacts To Execution Of CAN Chair

January 21, 2020 2:26 pm
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the murder of murder of Rev. Lawan Andimi by Boko Haram.

Andimi was Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

In a statement on Tuesday, Osai Ojigho Director of AI Nigeria, said the organisation is appalled by reports that Reverend Lawan Andimi, the chairman of a local chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), was killed by Boko Haram.

“With this horrific murder, and an increasing number of attacks in recent weeks, Boko Haram has again shown its brazen disregard for the sanctity of life.

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ISWAP: MURIC Speaks On Execution Of Christian Captives

December 28, 2019 7:28 am

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the execution of Christian captives by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The terrorists based the action on its revenge of the killing of ISIS leader, Abubakr Al-Baghdadi and its spokesman, Abul-Hassan Al-Muhaiir.

Reacting, MURIC Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement, on Saturday, said the killing was part of an attempt to embarrass the Federal Government of Nigeria for preventing attacks during the Christmas celebration.

“We reject the criminal antics of terrorists. This is definitely not Islam. It is the handiwork of misguided elements. Our hypothesis is that the terrorists may

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Buhari Reacts To Execution Of Christians, Begs Nigerians

December 27, 2019 3:36 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to let terrorists divide the country along religious lines.

This was contained in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu and made available to DAILY POST on Friday.

This is following the execution of some Christians and Muslims by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the week.

Buhari said, “I am profoundly saddened and shocked by the death of innocent hostages in the hands of remorseless, godless, callous gangs of mass murderers that have given Islam a bad name through their atrocities

“We should, under no circumstance, let

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Boko Haram/ISWAP: US Reacts To Execution Of Aid Workers

December 19, 2019 5:40 am

The United States, US Embassy has condemned the recent violent attacks on humanitarian aid workers in Nigeria.

Four aid workers, working on a health project implemented by the INGO Action Against Hunger, were recently murdered by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents.

They were among the six aid workers who were abducted on 26 July when their convoy came under attack near Damasak, in Mobbar local government area.

One of the drivers was killed during the attack and another was earlier executed on 24 September 2019.

In a statement on Wednesday by its Public Affairs Section, US also called for the protection of …

B/Haram: Northern Leaders React To Execution Of Aid Workers

December 16, 2019 4:30 am

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned in strong terms the killing of aid workers by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno.

The aid workers were abducted by terrorists in July 2019 on their way to a remote community in the northeast to provide humanitarian support to victims of Boko Haram violence.

A statement by ACF National Publicity Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim, in Kaduna on Sunday, said ACF was shocked and saddened by the sad news of yet another killing of four aid workers including a woman by the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno.

“It would be recalled that sometimes last year …

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Boko Haram: UN Reacts To Execution Of Aid Workers In Borno

December 14, 2019 5:56 am

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, has condemned the execution of four aid workers by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno.

“I am deeply saddened and outraged by the news of the tragic killing of four aid workers who were held captive by armed groups for almost five months,” stated Mr Kallon.

“My thoughts go to their families, friends and colleagues who are enduring unspeakable pain and hardship.”

The four men were amongst the six aid workers who were abducted on 26 July when their convoy came under attack near Damasak, in the Mobbar LGA.

They …

B/Haram: Buhari Reacts To Execution Of Aid Workers In Borno

December 14, 2019 5:52 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the execution of four aid workers by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno.

The four men were among the six aid workers who were abducted on 26 July when their convoy came under attack near Damasak, in the Mobbar LGA.

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They were working on a health project implemented by the INGO Action Against Hunger. One of the drivers was killed during the attack and another was reportedly executed on 24 September 2019.

Buhari in a statement signed and forwarded to DAILY POST by Special Adviser on …

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