Month: October 2020

#ENDSARS PROTESTS: Northern Governors condemn destruction of lives, property

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The Northern States’ Governors Forum (NSGF) has condemned, in strong terms, the incessant and wanton destruction of lives and properties in some parts of the country arising from the nationwide EndSARS protest that turned violent. While acknowledging the constitutional rights of all citizens to express concern even by way of protests, the NSGF at its emergency meeting held in Kaduna, expressed concern over the development and regretted the diabolical dimensions in the form of hooliganism, ethno-religious crisis the protests have turned to. In a communique issued at the end of…

#ENDSARS PROTEST: AMF expresses support for peaceful protest, calls for calm

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Abuja Muslim Forum(AMF)has expressed its support for the peaceful protest tagged #ENDSARS that started in various states in the country including Abuja about two (2) weeks ago. This was contained in a statement signed by the forum Ameer ,Imam Luqman Jamiu Ahmad which was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. The forum said: “Peaceful protest is part of fundamental human rights of citizen of the country. “However, we noticed with dismay that the protest has turn from been peaceful to violence, vandalization, looting and destruction of public and…

IF NIGERIA DIES, HATRED KILLED HER

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What a week it has been for our own dear native land! Just at the beginning of the month, as the country turned 60 as an independent entity, President Muhammadu Buhari had charged us to “begin sincere process of national healing, eliminate old and outworn perceptions that are always put to test in the lie they are.”   What began about a fortnight ago as “genuine concerns and agitations” by Nigerian youths against the excesses of the Special Anti-robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police (SARS), has suddenly transmogrified into expressions…

ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE ENDSARS PROTESTS, 22ND OCTOBER, 2020

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Fellow Nigerians   It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs. 2. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well – intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, against the excesses of some members of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). 3. On Monday 12th October, I acknowledged the genuine concerns and agitations of members of the public regarding the excessive…

Rep Richard Gbande condemns extra- judicial killing of Terwase Agwaza

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The Honourable Member for Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo Federal Constituency ,Hon.Richard Gbande has condemned in strong term the extra judicial killing of Mr Terwase Agwaza A.K.A Gana, who on the 8th day of September 2020, among other Militia groups renounced militancy and embraced the Benue State Government Amnesty Programme at Akume Atongu Stadium, Katsina-Ala. Terwase Agwaza was allegedly ambushed and killed by men of Nigerian Army while travelling alongside his men, Traditional Rulers, Political Leaders and Clergymen on their way to Benue state capital,Makurdi . Hon.Richard Gbande said even though he has been…

#EndSARS Protest: Take your safety serious, NUJ urges Journalists

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, has called on its members in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to remain vigilant following reports of violence in some parts of the territory over the #EndSARS protests. Chairman of Council, Emmanuel Ogbeche, in a statement on Wednesday said it has become urgent for journalists to take their safety seriously as few colleagues have narrowedly escaped lynching by suspected hoodlums. “We call on all our members and media practitioners in general in the FCT to take their safety seriously. We have received reports…

Continued Shooting of #EndSARS protesters could end Nigeria,CNPP again warns FG

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Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has again warned the Nigerian government that the continued deployment of security agencies and sponsoring of hoodlums to attack unarmed peaceful protesters in the country may lead to anarchy and disintegration of the country.   The CNPP in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu described as “price of insensitivity” the ongoing arson in Lagos State and other parts of the country.   According to the statement by the umbrella body of all registered political parties and political association, “the adamant…

We can’t afford turning to refugees: Kwara Gov ….. commends Kwara youths for peaceful #EndSARS protest

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Nigerians must eschew actions that could spark another civil war and turn citizens to refugees elsewhere, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq cautioned on Wednesday. Speaking at the 45th anniversary of the Emir of Lafiagi,Alhaji Sa’adu Kawu Haliru in Lafiagi, the Governor appealed for caution and peaceful resolutions of contending issues as the #EndSARS protests — now marred by arson — fester in some parts of the country. “We need peace for Nigeria to succeed. There are various forces wanting to tear us apart. We must not allow that to happen,”…

Confusion as judges, staff, litigants, ordered to vacate Abuja Federal High Court

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There was pandemonium, on Wednesday, as judges, staff and litigants were asked to vacate the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, amidst the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country.   The instruction, which circulated like a wild fire at about 1:20pm, made the judges, staff and other people in the high-rise building, to abruptly stop their official duties as they filed out of the skyscraper. The News Agency of Nigeria’s efforts to get information from staff on why they were leaving their offices for home were unsuccessful. “We are asked to…

MASS PROTESTS: NSCIA declares Friday, Oct 23 as special prayer day for Nigeria

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared the coming Friday, October 23, 2020, as a day of special prayer for the nation. In an admonishing statement personally addressed to all Nigerian Muslims, by the Council’s President General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Dr. Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar, a strong emphasis was laid on the fact that only a peaceful environment backed up by fervent prayer could propel hope and harmony for the citizens of any country in which God is believed to be in control. The statement…