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Malami: El-Zakzaky’s Fate Is In El-Rufai’s Hands

December 28, 2019 9:11 am

The discharge from care of the pioneer of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky must be chosen by the Kaduna State government, the Federal Government has said.

Lawyer General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami said the Cleric is being attempted under the Kaduna State law and not under a government law.

He said his case is unique in relation to those of Omoyele Sowore and Col.Sambo Dasuki (rtd), who were discharged from guardianship on Christmas Eve following his heading to the Directorate of State Services (DSS) to consent to the court’s decision which …

Ex-Edo House Aspirant Recounts Ordeal In Hands Of Police

December 15, 2019 8:55 am

In recent times, there has been a push for the amendment of laws regulating the conduct of policemen due to allegations of brutality, harassment, and illegal stop-and-search operations levelled against the Nigeria Police Force.

The latest victim of an alleged case of police brutality was Mr. Augustus Ikhine, one-time Edo State House of Assembly aspirant during the 2018 general election.
According to him, the incident happened on Monday 9, 2019 at about 4:32 pm, along Works Road off Oba Akinjobi Way, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

“I was coming from Apapa and entered Works road through Oba Akinjobi way while trying to …

We Have Placed Nigeria’s Security In God’s Hands – Buratai

October 23, 2019 6:57 am

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda.

Buratai, represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, the Director of Civil-Military Affairs, stated this at the 2019 Chaplains annual Training Conference and Retreat on Tuesday in Sokoto.

” We were involved in a joint seminar on Spiritual Warfare as an effective means against insurgency and other forms of restiveness.

” Boko Haram and the likes cannot be defeated by kinetic military warfare alone.

” Finding appropriate counter-narratives against these violent extremist sects will immensely be a big push …

Is Enugu state still in the hands of God?

August 22, 2019 10:55 pm

Sometime In April 2016, Fulani herdsmen massacred about 48 people in just one night in Ukpabi Nimbo in Uzo-Uwani Local Government area of Enugu state.
Over 60 houses and shops were set ablaze, and over 56 people sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Governor Ugwuanyi couldn’t hold back tears as he was overwhelmed by gory sights upon his visit to the community.
He declared 2 days of Mourning, fasting and prayers.
It was further revealed that there was security report on the impending attack, yet nothing was done to prevent it.

Recently, there’s a resurgent Fulani herdsmen attack in Enugu state.…

Ambode hands over to Sanwoolu in Lagos

May 26, 2019 11:36 pm

Mrs Bolanle Ambode, wife of the out-going governor of Lagos State and Chairperson of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has handed over to the wife of the governor-elect, Dr Ibijoke Sanwoolu.

Ambode at the ceremony in Ikeja on Sunday urged Sanwoolu to take the committee to greater height.

She lauded the vision of the founding mothers of the committee, which was to complement the efforts of the government in critical areas that were women and children friendly.

Ambode remarked that the committee, under successive leaderships had continued to pursue a lofty vision.

According to her, this …