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Prison Decongestion: Imo Govt Release 36 Prisoners
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, in line with the presidential directives on the decongestion of Correctional Centres in the country, has ordered for the release of over 36 prisoners, using his Prerogative of Mercy. DAILY POST reports that the release was a sequel to a letter written to the Comptroller of Prisons in Owerri, Imo State, by the State...
Ohanaeze Berates Northern Leaders Over Alleged Abuse Of Almajiri Institution
The Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advised Northern leaders not to resurrect the Almajiri institution even after COVID-19. Ohanaeze claimed that the institution was thoroughly abused by some northern power brokers, urging leaders of Northern extraction to rehabilitate the Almajiris rather than encourage them to flee to the South. This is as security operatives attached to the COVID-19 lockdown enforcement...
Over 1m N-Power Applications Received In Less Than 48 Hours – FG
The federal government says more than one million applications have been received on the N-Power portal since it opened on Friday night. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Rhoda Iliya, the deputy director information, ministry of humanitarian affairs disaster management and social development, on Sunday. The Batch C application commenced at 11:45 pm on June 26, 2020, and closes...
The Duty Of Police Is To Ensure Public Safety, Not Harass Buhari’s Opponents – Falana
Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer, says the duty of the police is to ensure public safety and not to harass opponents of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement on Sunday, Falana said the police ought to demonstrate impartiality and neutrality in handling political matters. He cited instances where the police have arrested, detained and...
“Insecurity Now Worse Than Civil War” – Emir Of Daura, Umar
THE Emir of Daura, Katsina State, Dr Umar Farouk Umar, has raised alarm over what he described as multifaceted security threats facing the nation, saying that the insecurity Nigeria is experiencing now is worse than civil war. Dr Umar, who is the emir of President Muhammadu Buhari’s community, solicited for prayers, advice and goodwill of all Nigerians, especially elders, traditional...
Nigerians Were Forced To Accept COVID-19 – Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says Nigerians are being made to accept the reality of COVID-19 “by force”. Speaking at a prayer session for the late Nasir Ajana, Kogi chief judge, on Tuesday, Bello said COVID-19 was created to “shorten the lifestyle of the people”. Ajana died at a COVID-19 treatment centre in Gwagwalada in the federal capital territory (FCT) on Sunday. But...
BREAKING! Emir Of Zaria, Shehu Idris Is Dead
Emir of Zaria, Alhaji Shehu Idris is dead. Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani confirmed his death on his Twitter page. Sani expressed shock at the passing of Emir Idris, describing him as a titan of peace and bridge between religion. His tweet read: “I received the shocking news of the demise of our Emir of Zaria HRH Alhaji Shehu Idris. We lost...
Buhari Reports Boko Haram, Bandits to UN
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday told the international community that Nigeria was still battling Boko Haram and bandits. Buhari’s message was contained in his pre-recorded address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He urged countries to take strong action against the illicit flow of small arms and light weapons. “Nigeria remains deeply concerned over the illicit trade, transfer, and circulation of...
Gov Tambuwal Dissolves Sharia Court In Sokoto (Photos)
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has disbanded the Sokoto State Hisbah police and halted all its activities over alleged power tuzzle and factionalization. The Hisbah board in the state has been rocked by crisis for so many years as three persons have been simultaneously claiming to be leaders of the committee without the government's approval. A statement issued on Saturday, September 26,...
Shop Owners On The Run, Others Arrested Over Alleged Killing Of Herdsmen In Ebonyi
At least 10 persons have been arrested at Ukwuachi, Ebonyi State over alleged killing of two herdsmen by unknown persons. Shop owners closed their shops over fear of more arrests by policemen. A middle aged man that identified himself as a Pastor said he heard about the killing but can't speak further because he is fully concentrated on his ministry. "I heard...
