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Lauretta Onochie, Wizkid in a War of Words on Twitter

7Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Security, Youths

Lauretta Onochie, Wizkid in a War of Words on Twitter

Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and Lauretta Onochie, special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, engaged in war of words on Twitter over Wizkid’s comment on police brutality. The issue started after the multiple-award winning singer berated President Buhari on Twitter, Sunday for wishing American President, Donald Trump a quick recovery from COVID-19 at a time when police brutality generated public outcry. Replying to the tweet, Wizkid described Buhari as an “old man” who should focus more on issues in Nigeria rather than in the United States. https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1312696279210786818 The singer spoke on the heels of reinvigorated protests against the actions of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) after ...

#ENDSARS: Naira Marley Calls off Planned Protest, Speaks to Force PRO

6Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Human Rights, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

#ENDSARS: Naira Marley Calls off Planned Protest, Speaks to Force PRO

Nigerian musician Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley has called off his support for the #EndSARS campaign aimed at protesting police brutality in the nation. He also spoke with Force spokesman Frank Mba on measures to protect the youths amid the #EndSARS campaign. The singer had earlier called off a protest slated for Tuesday morning in Lagos after the Nigeria Police Office issued a press statement indicating their interest to engage him and the youths in an Instagram live session to address the concerns raised against SARS. Naira Marley further condemned the activities of some personnel of the force who are in the habit of harassing innocent youths. He said the protest was called off in the interest of the youths and not as insinuated in some quarters that he wa...

Ondo 2020: Credible Election Dependent on Peace, INEC Chief Says as Aspirants Sign Peace Accord

6Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

Ondo 2020: Credible Election Dependent on Peace, INEC Chief Says as Aspirants Sign Peace Accord

Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, candidates of political parties expected to participate in the poll have signed a peace accord. The Peace Accord was signed in Akure, Ondo State capital on Tuesday. According to the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), the accord was to ensure a violence-free election. Candidates of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Rotimi Akeredolu and Eyitayo Jegede were among those that signed the peace accord. Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party and Akeredolu’s deputy, Agboola Ajayi was also among those that signed the accord facilitated by the National Peace Committee. INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu while speaking at the ceremony said, “Without peace, our deployment plans, new inno...

Cybercriminals Responsible for #EndSARS Campaign – Buhari’s Aide

5Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Youths

Cybercriminals Responsible for #EndSARS Campaign – Buhari’s Aide

The Personal Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, has stated that the protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad were coordinated by internet fraudsters. Onochie who disclosed this in a series of tweets that while there were a few bad eggs in the police, the protests against SARS were orchestrated by Internet fraudsters. She tweeted, “I have no doubt that there are some staff of SARS who are unprofessional in their dealings with the public the same way we have unprofessionalism in the army, mainstream police, customs, civil service, public service , traders, doctors, lawyers, journalists, teachers, pastors etc. “But what is going on now is a coordinated attack by cyber criminals joined by unsuspecting innocent citizens. This is not the firs...

4Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

Osinbajo Condemns FSARS Actions

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday condemned the actions of some policemen, especially those attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, who he accused of harassing Nigerians nationwide. He stated that such actions were unacceptable from those saddled with the responsibilities of protecting citizens. Osinbajo disclosed this in an interview with State House correspondents at his official residence in Akinola Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Vice President said, “I am very concerned and in fact sometimes angry about what I see happening to young men and women who are arrested and, in some cases, maimed or killed by men of the police force, in some cases, those who man tactical units of the police force such as SARS and other units. “It is completely objec...

DSS Operative Shot Dead by NSCDC Official in Osun State

4Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

DSS Operative Shot Dead by NSCDC Official in Osun State

An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) named Seyi Adebowale was shot dead by an official of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), identified as Sunday Dade in Osun State. Adebowale was gathered to have been shot in Kuta, Ayedire Local Government Area in the palace of the traditional ruler after the commissioning of a bridge built by the Nigeria Army which was flagged off by Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on September 15, 2020. The NSCDC official, Dade, it was gathered started shooting sporadically to express his joy after the programme of the day but unfortunately one of the bullets he fired hit Adebowale. A source told The Nation that Adebowale was rushed to the Genera...

Review SARS Now – Atiku Condemns ‘Cruel Actions’ of SARS Against People

4Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Security

Review SARS Now – Atiku Condemns ‘Cruel Actions’ of SARS Against People

Following a social media outcry over the actions of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria police force, former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has asked government to review the operations of SARS. Atiku made the call in a tweet on his official Twitter handle, while weighing in on the #ENDSARS campaign on social media on Saturday. On Saturday, the #ENDSARS campaign was invigorated by a viral video of an alleged shooting of a man by suspected members of SARS in Delta State. Reacting to the video and the outcry that followed, the former vice-president said it was important that the activities of SARS are reviewed to ensure that the rogue elements are excised from the unit and s...

APC Governors Condemn Attacks on Zulum, Say Attacks Targeted at Distracting Peacebuilding

28Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Terrorism

APC Governors Condemn Attacks on Zulum, Say Attacks Targeted at Distracting Peacebuilding

Governors elected under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC), have said the recent attacks on the convoy of Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum were aimed at distracting the him from ensuring that life returns to normal in the state. On Friday, the governor’s convoy was attacked near Mongunu town. They were ambushed on their way to Baga where governor Zulum was billed to receive returning Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Another convoy of the governor was reportedly attacked in the early hours of Sunday on their way out of Baga by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. However, the governor made it back to Maiduguri unscathed. Reacting to the attacks, the APC governors in a statement said the attacks were ploy to distract the governor from building on his fight on i...

Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks Zulum’s Convoy, Soldier Injured

28Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Armed Forces, Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Safety, Terrorism

Nigeria: Boko Haram attacks Zulum’s Convoy, Soldier Injured

The convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, was involved in a fresh attack on Sunday morning around Baga. The fresh attack which did not record any death, happened when the governor and his convoy were returning to Maiduguri. This latest attack is coming two days after the governor was involved in a similar attack on Friday which led to several casualties. The fresh attack on Sunday on Zulum’s convoy was gathered to have happened about 10.30am on two kilometers away from Baga. The Governor had gone to resettle over 521 households in Baga affected by the insurgency. A member of the convoy told newsmen, “There was no death recorded this time around except some minor injuries. “The windscreen of some vehicle were scattered; some vehicles had their tyres ...

30 Dead as Boko Haram Attack Borno Governor’s Convoy

27Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

30 Dead as Boko Haram Attack Borno Governor’s Convoy

The Convoy of Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum was attacked by terror sect Boko Haram on Friday leaving the death toll at 30. Sources in Maiduguri said the casualties from the attack on Zulum on a highway had doubled, following the recovery of more bodies. The victims of the attack included policemen and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. However, The police and the governor have come out to said 11 people died in the attack. The police subsequently released the breakdown of victims to include eight policemen and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force. Governor Zulum has since consoled the bereaved families and described the victims as priceless heroes. Chief spokesman to Governor Zulum, Isa Gusau, said in a statement yesterday that his principal ...