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Oct

2020

Read Ohaneze Ndi Igbo’s reaction to ACF’s allegation of killings, harassment of Northerners in Southern Nigeria

NEWSblood, brutal killing, death, ethnicity, ohaneze ndi Igbo, war

By Our CorrespondentOhanézè Ndígbo Youth Council Worldwide has debunked claims of massive killing of Northerners in Southern Nigeria. The group was reacting to a statement credited to Arewa Consultative Forum National Publicity Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Yawe that over 30 persons have been killed since the EndSars protests turned violent. Mr Yawe, according to media reports also claimed that over 50 trucks and trailers belonging to Northerners were destroyed. But in a swift reaction, the OYC described the allegation as a ruse and ploy to complicate issues and incite violence against Southerners in the North. OYC said after investigation on the…

Oct

2020

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#EndSArs Protest: Lagos State Gov, Sanwo-Olu Declares 24-Hours Curfew as protest turns violent

NEWS#EndExtraJudicial killing, #EndSARsProtest, bloodbath, brutal killing, curfew, violence

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has imposed a 24-hr curfew as protests against police brutality turned violent in the State. In a tweet Tuesday, the governor said: “Dear Lagosians, I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost as criminals and miscreants are now hiding under the umbrella of these protests to unleash mayhem on our state. As a government that is alive to its responsibility and has shown a commitment to the movement #EndSARS, we will…

Oct

2020

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Amidst Attacks On<br>EndSARS Protesters, What Buhari Said about Youths’ anger

Amidst Attacks On
EndSARS Protesters, What Buhari Said about Youths’ anger

NATIONAL NEWS#EndSARsProtest, brutal killing, freedom of expression, indignation

Mohammadu Buhari on Monday has advised security operatives to allow Nigerian youths allowed to exercise their fundamental rights in the extant #EndSARS protest. It is no longer news that despite the disbandment of of blood sucking arm of the police, Nigerian youths have not yet refrained from the protests at the nooks and crannies of the country in their bid to put an end to frequent police brutality. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with Buhari on Monday, the Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare quoted Buhari as saying that it was the right of the…

Oct

2020

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EndSARS Protests, ‘Juju Women Step in, Fortify’ Youths With Charms

METRO#EndSARsProtest, #federal government of Nigeria, brutal killing, charms, ogboni

Despite the federal government's resolution to disband the Special Anti-robbery Squad, SARS, consequent on the extant EndSARS protests in the country, the peaceful movement of some aggrieved youths in the South-western part of Nigeria is becoming more dramatic as the day goes by. Diabolism appears to be having its way as the youths brace up for tougher times. A group of traditional worshipers dressed in local attires came out with charms to support the protesters in an undisclosed location in the country. They gathered and prayed for protesters who were preparing for their daily rally against the existence of SARS,…

Sep

2020

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HERDSMEN ACTS – DEPLORABLE SITUATIONS *What they represent in the olden days

OPINION#federal government of Nigeria, anxiety, brutal killing, fear, Fulani herdsmen, terrorism

By Romanus N. Egbulefu, Guest WriterIt is alleged that the Fulanis started journeying into the Northern parts of Nigeria from an area called Senegambia particularly after the ‘Uthman Dan Fodio Jihad. People that roam from place to place allegedly have no permanent homes neither fixed addresses are called nomads. Many of them are herdsmen as they rear animals mainly cows and move about with the beasts. The Fulanis are classified into different names like Voda, Pular, Peul, Fellata, Fula and Bororoso. They appear humble besides resemble themselves like the Chinese. They are Muslims besides their type of Islamic practices is…

Sep

2020

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Inside Abia: Man Gets Shot by Civil Defense Officer in his Compound Gov. Ikpeazu assures Justice

CRIMEbrutal killing, civil defense officers, death, intimidation, victimisation

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu this evening, visited Umuokpo Village, Obingwa LGA to commiserate with the family of Late Onyedikachi Nwogu who was allegedly shot dead at close range by an Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps right in front of his compound three days ago, 8th September 2020. The Governor who arrived the village along the Aba Ikot Ekpene Highway around 5.30pm, straight from the Owerri airport walked into the compound of the deceased to see his wife, aged mother and children. There was also a mammoth crowd of the people of the Community. It was a very…

Aug

2020

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ENUGU KILLINGS OF IPOB MEMBERS: DE-PROSCRIBE IPOB NOW, FG TOLD

NATIONAL NEWS#federal government of Nigeria, brutal killing, IPOB, obinna aguocha, security agencies

By Obi Aguocha My heart grieves with sadness as my attention is drawn to the recent incessant clashes between members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and security agents which has again led to deaths of many citizens in Emene, Enugu State a few days ago. Despite the fact that IPOB is a proscribed organisation and inspite of my long established Pan-Nigerian credentials, l condemn in very strong terms any extra-judicial killings of any IPOB member, any Igbo-man or woman and indeed, any Nigerian without due process. I am pained by these killings to say the least. While l commend,…

Jun

2020

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Banditry, killings: ADF backs Reps on arms for self-defense of citizens

SECURITY#covid-2019, #nigerian government, #self-defence, banditry, blood for blood, brutal killing, death, insurgency, negligence

A socio-cultural group, the Alaigbo Development Foundation, on Monday, backed the Federal House of Representatives, on law to empower citizens to carry arms for self-defense.The group, which said the move would reduce rising cases of banditry and killings in the country, claimed the security agencies had failed in their duty to protect lives and property of the citizenry. According to ADF, if such measures are not adopted, the Nigeria would gradually slide into lawlessness and a monumental collapse, which might snowball into the unplanned disintegration of the country. ADF's spokesperson, Mr Abia Onyike, stated this on Monday, in a statement,…

Apr

2020

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Uko Nkole Debunks Rumoured Plot By Military To Raid, Lol Ohafia Youths Tonight

CRIME#COVID-19, #Lockdown order, #nigerian army, #Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, blood, brutal killing, death

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency has rebutted the rumoured ploy by the men of the Nigerian Army to launch an attack against the youths of Ohafia tonight, following thegruesome killing of one Mr. Friday Stanley Ota, who was shot dead by a Policeman at Ohafia yesterday. The Lawmaker who reacted to a WhatsApp broadcast which alleged a perceived plot to embark on mass a killing of the youths of Ohafia, described the information as baseless, unfounded, stressing that the Commandant of the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army stationed at Ohafia had assured of maintaining peace and tranquility in…

Apr

2020

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Rt. Hon Uko Nkole Condoles With Family Of Slain Youth… Visits Hospitalised Victims Of Police Incidence At Ebem Ohafia

CRIME#COVID-19, #Rt. Hon. Uko Nkole, Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, brutal killing

The Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Uko Ndukwe Nkole, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to the family of Mr. Friday Stanley Ota, who was shot dead by a Policeman at Ohafia yesterday. Speaking with the family Nkole, filled with grief, urged the family of the deceased to bear the loss with fortitude and regretted that "the promising young man was cut down even before his life could take off." "I would work with the Abia State Government and security agencies to ensure justice for the deceased and prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the…