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IPOB Moving Massive Weapons To the South East

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Bayo Bernard
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By Kalu Joseph

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB is moving bombs and explosives to Imo state, the Department of State Services has said. The secret police said this in a letter dated April 26, 2021 and sent to the brigade commander of 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Owerri, the state’s capital.

According to the letter, the DSS said the act could further worsens the fragile peace in the state, adding that the weapons are being moved in from Lagos.

The Punch reported that the letter titled, ‘Movement of explosive devices into the state by IPOB/ESN’ was signed by one I. Abdullah on behalf of the state director of the DSS.

Residents of the state have been under fear lately, particularly following the killing of IPOB militia commander Ikonso by a combine team of soldiers and policemen, during a raid on the hideout of militias of Easter Security Network, ESN. The Nnamdi Kanu-led IPOB has promised ‘madness’ after the top commander was killed.

The situation could get even more explosive as massive weapons and ammunition are being transported by IPOB through articulated vehicles via an undisclosed location in Orlu LGA, the DSS said.

Nnamdi Kanu
Kanu: IPOB Leader

According to DSS “Intelligence revealed that the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network has acquired bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices with which to further their subversive activities,” the letter said.

“It was reliably gathered that the newly acquired items are currently being conveyed from Lagos to an unconfirmed location in Orlu Local Government Area.

“The items are being concealed in articulated/heavy-duty vehicles to beat security checks along the road. It was further revealed that the group intends to deploy the explosives in their planned attacks on security/government installations across the state.”

IPOB had on Wednesday said the Imo State Government House has been renamed after the slain commander Ikonso.

In the statement titled, ‘Imo Government House, Douglas Road Owerri Named After Ikonso The Brave ESN Commander Murdered By Nigeria Security Agents – IPOB,’ the group said all governmental institutions have been notified of the change.

The group said “We the global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Biafrans worldwide ably led by our great and indomitable leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wish to announce to the world, our unanimous decision to rename the Imo State Government House, Douglas Road Owerri, and Awomamma Junction after the late heroic Commander of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), Ikonso, murdered in cold blood by cowardly Nigeria security operatives.

“The affected places will henceforth be called Ikonso Government House, Ikonso Way and Ikonso Junction respectively. This is with immediate effect and compliance is required of all ministries and parastatals beginning from today, the 28th day of April 2021.

“This decision is one of the ways IPOB members and Biafrans all over the world have agreed to immortalise the name of our brave Ikonso and his men killed by callous cowardly Nigeria security agents that flee from terrorists and bandits but derive pleasure in killing unarmed Biafra agitators.

“Ikonso and other fallen heroes with him did nothing to warrant their summary extrajudicial execution. They made the supreme sacrifice in defence of our ancestral land against Fulani terrorists, jihadists and killer herdsmen. Biafra shall never forget them.

“We, therefore, expect maximum cooperation from relevant government agencies, officials and the Imo State House of Assembly because we don’t know who this Douglas is (such) that a road in Owerri was named (after him) but we know who Ikonso was. He defended Imo State with his life, for without him, most Imo indigenes would be in Internally Displaced Persons’ camps by now courtesy of Fulani terrorists,” the statement said.

Insecurity: Timi Frank Blames President Buhari, Seeks Help From US, UK, UN, EU |The Source

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Akinwale Kasali
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By Akinwale Kasali

Social Commentator, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Timi Frank, has blamed the nation’s unabating security calamities on President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progresssives Congress, APC.

For the records, Frank was one of those who gave hell to the President Goodluck Jonathan Government, and backed with acid tongue and, atimes, not well-informed criticism of the administration, the emergence of the Buhari Government. He was a staunch member of the APC, but fell out with the party, when he was denied to step in as a substantive National Publicity Secretary of the Party, when the occupant resigned from office, and the party.

Frank, in a letter to members of the International Community, such as, United States of America (US), United Kingdom (UK), United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU), is urging them to assist Nigeria overcome its heightened security challenges.

In a statement on Thursday in Abuja, lamented that insecurity in the country has reached an alarming proportion which requires immediate assistance from friendly developed countries to restore normalcy.

He insisted  that it is now clear to Nigerians in particular, and the world in general that the raging inferno devouring the country is a function of Buhari and APC’s insensitivity, ineptness, corruption and gross inability to keep Nigeria safe.

He said the current upsurge in killings and annexation of Nigerian territories by Boko Haram insurgents have sufficiently put a lie to the Buhari administration’s propaganda claiming that the  country was winning the war on terror.

“Now, it is not opposition party raising the alarm, but APC Governors are lamenting seizure of communities by insurgents and APC Senators are crying out that the country is on fire and that Buhari has failed,” he declared.

Frank insisted that insecurity in Nigeria has reached a point that if left in the hands of Buhari and APC, the country will inexorably face a certain doom.

He said: “Today, we no longer hear of only Boko Haram terrorists’ killings in the North East of Nigeria but also everywhere in the country.

“There are incessant killings in the South and West being perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen whom the government has refused to proscribe and tag a terrorist organization.

“Rather, Buhari and his failed government has scandalously and baptismally renamed these murderous herdsmen as ‘bandits’.

“These murderous devils invade people’s homes, rape women, massacre communities, abduct students for humongous ransom and yet, none of them has ever been arrested nor prosecuted.

“Fulani herdsmen, having been emboldened by the Federal Government, have continued to spill innocent blood and traumatise Nigerians across the country.

“Look at the massacre in Benue state? What crime did the murdered IDP camp residents commit other than that they are innocent Nigerians?

“What about the abducted students of Greenfield University in Kaduna state who are being serially murdered by their abductors?

“What about the killing spree in  Mainok, Damaturu-Maiduguri highway? There are ongoing killings and kidnapping in Osun, Abia, Anambra, Imo states and every part of the country. Where is safe?

“We were recently confronted with a sad reality that Boko Haram terrorists have seized and hoisted flags in over 42 communities in Niger state, which is just a stone throw from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

“This shows that the territorial integrity of this country, under Buhari, has gone to the mud. Otherwise, how can terrorists seize and hoist flags in any part of a country where there is a government?

“I dare say that the APC’s administration has not only failed to curb terrorism but has become its Enabler-In-Chief.

“Look at how the Presidency rolled out the tanks to defend the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who has been unveiled by US intelligence to have ties with, and sympathy for terrorist organisations like Al-Qaeda and Taliban!

“How safe are we in Nigeria if such a sensitive position is held by a known terrorist sympathiser? Yet, the Buhari government has refused to sack and prosecute Pantami who is currently superintending over the bio-metrics, phone, National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) of Nigerians.

“We recall that President Buhari forced former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, out of office over alleged past misdeeds and appointed Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.

“Same ignoble treatment was meted out against Mrs Kemi Adeosun who was forced to resign as finance minister and was swiftly replaced with Hajia Zainab Ahmed by Buhari.

“However, Buhari has refused to sack Pantami who is believed to be an ardent terrorists’ sympathizer. This shows that this government is an accomplice to terrorist elements now making the country ungovernable.

“It is clear that this government lacks the capacity to secure Nigeria and Nigerians. Even the military lacks the morale and competence to fight insecurity.

“This is why the Nigerian Air Force would rather bomb and kill over 20 ground troops instead of terrorists.

“I therefore, call on the international community: UN, US, EU and the UK not to be indifferent to the situation in Nigeria but to help this country with technology, manpower and intelligence to overcome its present security challenges, just like they did in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.”

GtextHomes Global Brokers Set To Lift 12,000 Youths Out Of Unemployment |The Source

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Akinwale Kasali
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GtextHomes

By Akinwale Kasali

The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, NBS, recently disclosed that the percentage of unemployment in Nigeria has skyrocketed, as the economy  of the nation continues to nosedive.

This has made the future of Nigerian Youths bleak.

Following this development, and in line with its commitment to uplift and close the wide unemployment gap in Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate firms, Gtexthomes has unveiled a multi-million Naira Global Property Brokers Conference, scheduled to change the unemployment narratives of the country.

The conference is positioned to empower thousands of youths across the country and beyond.

Speaking at the unveiling of the conference recently in Lagos, GtextHomes Boss, Dr. Stephen Akintayo, noted that the firm is bent on not only providing affordable housing units and secured landed properties, but also provide opportunities for young Nigerians within the real estate chain as a rescue strategy from unemployment.

He said: “We have already taken 100,000 and between last year and now we  already have over 5,000 people in the program. Now this conference will also empower another 12,000 people if all of them join our program, so we are looking at about another 15,000 people being empowered through what we are doing so we are getting close because our goal is 100,000 for 5years that we can say through our program are now able to become broker.

“So in terms of unemployment that is why we made the event open, so other companies can plug in the system so as to reduce unemployment, so yea it definitely will force down the unemployment rate.

“As private sector we have to find a way to create jobs. Last year,  we announced that we creating a platform to help employ 100,000 people in the real estate sector and we are committing 15 per cent of our income into that and you saw when we launch the GCP program, this is the follow up to that where we said can we bring the best in the world, Ryan Serhant is the number one property broker in the world, he is based in New York, he is done over 4billion dollars in property sales, every year he sells more than one billion dollar worth of property.

“You do not need money to become a broker all you need is your credibility, social media, your connections, your network and you don’t even need to quit your existing job to do that, and if you look at one of the best things God has endowed us with is real estate. We hope that this movement will help to reduce unemployment in this country, it will solve issues of security as more people can learn to know they can make it legitimately, we hope that at this conference, we also having Dr John Maxwell, a leadership coach all over the world, he will be able to bring that leadership perspective, because everything rise and fall on leadership issue, as we can see in Nigeria we are having a leadership crisis”.

In the same vein, the Business Development Manager, GtextHomes, Richard Osakue, said the conference will be open to both local and international participants across the world. He added that the event will be streamed live and adequate preparations for physical appearances.

“The conference will be held at Landmark event centre, and the conference is both open locally and globally.

The Organization said that the conference is to show how one can get into the real estate business and become a broker.

“Ryan Serhant is known globally, so we want to show the Nigerian audience, broker and the global brokers for those that want to go into the brokers business, how can also become an international broker meaning, what are those things you need to know, what are those things you need to learn, what are those secrets, what are those strategies, what are those process to become an international broker, so there is something they do there we are yet to do, so this is an event for those who are willing, it’s free for everyone but you need to register and follow the instructions, select if you want to come physically or join online” Osakue disclosed.

EKSU Council Lifts Proscription Order On Unions |The Source

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Ayodele Oni
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Ekiti State University

By Ayodele Oni

Still in search of peace and return of normal academic activities, the Governing Council of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has unbounded the four unions it proscribed last week.

The Council, rising from its meeting of Friday, 23rd April, 2021 announced the closure of the University following the heightening of protests and tension by the four unions which threatened the peace and orderliness on campus.

The four unions affected by the order are Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU), Non Academic Staff Union, (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, (SSANU) and NAAT.

A statement by the spokesman of the University, Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, said since the decision was taken, the Governing Council has received series of pleas and intervention from well meaning individuals, corporate bodies as well as the Alumni Association of the university.

“As part of efforts to create an enabling environment for further dialogue on all the issues towards the restoration of peace on campus and continuation of academic activities, Council has, therefore, directed  that the ban placed on the activities of the four (4) staff unions (ASUU, SSANU, NAAT and NASU) on campus be lifted immediately.

“Arising from the above, normal academic activities, hitherto suspended, are to also resume without further delay.

“Accordingly, students are to resume on campus to continue with their normal academic activities.”

The Joint Action Committee, (JAC) had, earlier, warned the University workers to stay off campus, saying the order for them to return to work, less than 24 hours after the council shut down the University, was a trap.

First Bank: CBN Rejects Succession’ Coup’ Against Adeduntan

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Bayo Bernard
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By Fola James

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has rejected the appointment of Gbenga Shobo as the Managing Director designate of First Bank when the tenure of the incumbent, Adesola Adeduntan has yet to expire. The first generation bank announced the replacement of Adeduntan on Wednesday.

The bank also appointed Abdullahi Ibrahim as the Deputy Managing  Director apart from other directors who have now been appointed to work with new management, expected to assumed office anytime from now.

But in a letter addressed to the bank’s Chairman, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, dated April 28, 2021 signed by the CBN Director, Banking Supervision, Haruna Mustafa, and obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN. The CBN said the appointment was carried out without regulatory approval.

Mustafa said that the action was taken without due consultations with the regulatory authorities, especially given the systemic importance of the commercial bank.

The apex bank said in the letter that “The CBN was not made aware of any report from the board indicting the managing director of any wrongdoing or misconduct; there appears to be no apparent justification for the precipitate removal.

“We are particularly concerned because the action is coming at a time the CBN has provided various regulatory forbearances and liquidity support to reposition the bank, which has enhanced its asset quality, capital adequacy and liquidity ratios amongst other prudential indicators. It is also curious to observe that the sudden removal of the MD/CEO was done about eight months to the expiration of his second tenure which is due on Dec.  31, 2021.

“The removal of a sitting MD/CEO of a systemically important bank that has been under regulatory forbearance for five to six years without prior consultation and justifiable basis has dire implications for the bank and also portends significant risks to the stability of the financial system.

“In light of the foregoing, you are required to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against the board for hastily removing the MD/CEO and failing to give prior notice to the CBN before announcing the management change in the media.

First-Bank-MD-AAdesola Kazeem Adeduntan
Adeduntan Removed As MD

“In the meantime, you are directed to desist forthwith from making any further public/media comments on the matter. Your comprehensive response on the foregoing should reach the Director, Banking Supervision Department, on or before 5p.m. on April 29, 2021,” the Godwin Emefiele-led regulator said.

Awosika  had while announcing the appointment of Shobo said the action was subject to all regulatory approvals, noting that the tenure of Adeduntan has expired, having been appointed into the position in 2016.

“We are proud to announce Gbenga Shobo as our new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.His appointment has proven our resilience of our succession planning mechanisms and the value we place on our long-standing corporate governance practices, which underpin the institution’s enduring sustainability and 127-year legacy.

“Shobo has had a successful career in the bank and elsewhere culminating in his appointment as the deputy managing director in 2016 prior to his appointment as the managing director. The board is confident that Shobo has the experience and the understanding of the bank and the know-how to lead the bank through this next phase of growth, which is focused on positioning First Bank as the preeminent bank in our chosen market, delivering value to our stakeholders,” Awosika said.

Imo : Worried, CAN Warns Politicians To Stop Fuelling Crisis In The State |The Source

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Eches Divine Eches - PhD - Imo CAN President

“Terror, like danger, does not spare anyone. Once it assumes a life of its own, it turns to torment the initiators, and soon, it might be the person’s turn.”

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Imo State Chapter, has called on the political class to stop fueling crisis and fanning embers of war, particularly in Imo State, while keeping their own family members outside the country.

Addressing a Press Conference at their State Headquarters in Owerri, Wednesday, the Chairman, Revd. Eches Divine Eches (Ph.D) not only condemned in strong terms the attack on Governor Hope Uzodimma’s Country home at Omuma, but the killing of innocent security personnel who are in the state to discharge their constitutional duties.

Rev. Eches also condemned the illegal breaking of the Owerri Correctional Centre to set prisoners free, the burning of vehicles at the Police Headquarters in Owerri, and the invasion of Okigwe South Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force that left five police men dead. He called for a stop to the carnage and destruction of lives and property in Imo State.

The CAN Chairman said while the Church is not taking side, the leadership will not fail to call on all the gladiators to sheathe their sword and give peace a chance.

He pleaded to all concerned to stop making Imo State unsafe and sending out panic capable of causing health hazards, especially for the aged.

The Church strongly called for ceasefire and calm at all quarters, noting that Imo people are not known for crisis and destruction, “rather Imo people are known for intellectualism, decorum, resilience and their united spirit not in any way the current banditry.”

The CAN Chairman noted with nostalgia  that a State like Imo where almost everyone is a member of one Christian Church, or the other, should not be associated with the development going on currently.

“There is need for caution because like the saying goes, the danger of creating a monster is that one day it will turn against its master”.

He emphasized: “The world should note that wherever the terror is coming from, whosoever and any group fanning these embers of war, supporting and appropriating it, because it is happening to other person(s) and also in another location, to security agencies, to Governors, CAN condemns their actions.”

He concluded: “Terror like danger does not spare anyone, once it assumes a life of its own, it turns to torment the initiators and soon it might be the person’s turn”.

The Chairman noted that as Christians we are known for patience and tolerance and for allowing the will of God to reign supreme in our lives for which Imo State and her people are known for.

Rev Eches however assured Governor Uzodimma, on behalf of CAN Imo State Chapter, of their unrelenting support through prayers and supplications at all times, noting that “soon the storm will be over and God will take the glory.”

As Owerri Loses Status As Entertainment Hub, Imo Monarchs To Invoke Curses On Perpetrators Of Insecurity |The Source

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Imo Traditional Rulers

By Adesina Soyooye

 “Owerri has lost its pride of place as the Entertainment hub of  the South-east and South-south. The Hotels are empty. And so are the Bars, and Lounges and Entertainment Centres. The once bubbling capital city has become a ghost city” 

Traditional rulers in Imo State say they will, together, invoke curses on perpetrators of violence in the state, as well as those who instigate it. In the good old days, such curses were a big deal.

In recent weeks, the once peaceful State has been enmeshed in an unprecedented violence. And the State’s once bubbling capital, Owerri, has become a ghost  city. The many hotels, bars, lounges and other entertainment centres are empty. And people are being advised to keep off.

Owerri has the highest concentration of Hotels in the South-east and South- south, and is the entertainment hub in the two Zones. It has lost that pride of place since the inexplicable outbreak of violence.

The unprecedented attack on the Imo Police Command Headquarters, Owerri, and the Correctional Centre, on Easter Monday, which resulted in the release of 1,844 Prisoners, 600 detainees, the razing and the torching of buildings and cars, have since given birth to the killing of several security personnels, and the torching of a number of Police Divisions and States.

The most daring was the attack on the country home of Governor Hope Uzodinma, during which a part of his home, and a number of cars, including his Rolls Royce, were torched. A security personnel of the Civil Defence was, also, killed during the ugly incident.

The Traditional Rulers made the threat to rain curses on the perpetrators  on the day they met at the Eze Imo Palace, and roundly condemned, in strong terms, the  attack on the Country home of the Governor in Omuma.

They called on security agencies to carry out a thorough investigations into what transpired at the Governor’s, and ensure that the culprits and their sponsors are brought to book.

In a communiqué at the end of their meeting which was well attended by the Chairman of the Traditional Institution and Chairman Imo State Community Policing, HRH. Eze Dr. Emmanuel Okeke, the monarchs were of the opinion that the attack was politically-motivated and, therefore, warned the politicians instigating the crisis to have a rethink or be ready to face the consequences.

The monarchs said as custodians of the culture and tradition of Imo State they are appealing to all that are involved in the wicked act to desist from it and if they refuse, “the traditional institution will consult the gods of the land and invoke curse on whoever that is involved.”

They acknowledged that the security situation in Imo State requires all hands on deck to secure the state so as to ensire that peace, progress and development thrive in Imo.

They commended the efforts of the security agencies attached to the Governor’s country home for repelling the attempted attacks and pledged their continued support to them  in their efforts to secure Imo State.

Any attack on the Governor, they said, is an attack on Ndieze, Imo people and Ndigbo in general.

The Imo Traditional Institution seized the opportunity to call on the youths to resist attempts to be used by politicians as willing tools for evil machinations, noting that every damage done to the property and businesses of Imo State would be replaced with monies that would have been channelled toother developmental projects in the state.

A number of arrests have been made in the State since the attacks.

Let’s Involve Only Financial Members In Our Congresses, Ondo Gov Akeredolu Charges APC |The Source

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Ayodele Oni
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Rotimi Akeredolu - Ondo Communal Clash

By Ayodele Oni

The only way newly registered members of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) can show commitment and dedication to the party is for them to commit themselves financially to the party, Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has said.

The Governor noted that being financial members of the APC would further enhance their commitment to the growth and development of the party.

He spoke in his office on Tuesday while receiving the report of the APC membership revalidation and registration committee.

The governor lauded the committee for the good job done, adding that it is hoped the new membership registration would further boost the party’s electoral victory in future elections.

“I am thrilled with the work you have done. The only regret is that you registered people and they didn’t pay.

“What have they got to put into it? Now that we have been registered, we must asked those who have been registered to show commitment to the party. They will have to pay to get their party cards.

“Let us get our membership involved. Let us get them committed financially. Let them be financial members so that by the time we have congresses, we only involve the financial members.

“You have done your work. I thank you. You have done your best. I hope the registered members will turn out to enhance our electoral victory.”

Secretary to the committee in the state, Chief Taiwo Olatunbosun, who appreciated the Governor for the warm reception given the members since they arrived the state, said the Governor’s leadership quality inspired them to record success in the exercise.

“We have recorded success in our work here and it is due to the commitment and the passion of the Governor to the party’s growth. We have coordinated in line with the guidelines of the registration exercise.

“Whatever it is that we have recorded here will point to the teeming members the ownership of the party. Ondo has been cited as one of the best state that we have succeeded in this registration exercise,” he added.

The report was handed over to the Governor by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr Murphy Lawal.

Not All EndSars Victims Will Be Compensated In Ondo – Gov Akeredolu |The Source

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Rotimi Akeredolu - Receving EndSARS Report

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that not all victims of the 2020 EndSARS protest in the state would get compensation.

According to the Governor, some of those whose properties were touched due to politics would not get compensation.

He was speaking while receiving the report of the panel set up by the State Government to look into the cases of some of the victims of the nationwide protest and Police brutality in Akure on Wednesday.

The panel had recommended the payment of over N755 million for some of the victims as well as public apology by government.

Mr Akeredolu pointed out that “when we go through your report, we will see how you want us to spend N755m. We will look at it again.

“Where politicians set each other’s buildings ablaze, each persons will bear the cost. At Okitipupa, I told them the State Government will not be coming. They are contributing money to carry out repairs at Okitipupa Local Council.

“In Owo, the people protected property. Those hoodlums who hijacked #EndSARS were ready to destroy anything.

“No palliatives were in any stores in Akure. I distributed them without waiting for CACOVID. States were waiting for CACOVID. #EndSARS would have destroyed palliatives but we have already distributed.”

On the recommendation of the panel that section 84 of Sheriffs and Civil Process be amended the governor declared that “the recommendation of reviewing Section 84 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act, (2004) is a civil process. It is more of a federal legislation. We will get our federal lawmakers to kick start it.”

Speaking earlier while submitting the panel’s report, its Chairman, Justice Adesola Sidiq disclosed that 77 petitions out of which 14 were criminal, and 63 civil, were received during its sittings.

Aside from payment of the N755m, the panel also recommended publication of apologies in national dailies, particularly where the reputation of victims had been tarnished.

Justice Sidiq (Rtd)observed that the “disheartening aspect of our assignment bordered on human rights violation which dates as far back as 2003 and unfortunately remained unresolved until this Panel was set up.”

Four Local Government Councils of Akure South, Ondo West, Odigbo and Okitipupa, were identified as areas where properties were vandalized.

“Apart from the monetary compensation of N755,730,897. 88, the Panel recommended publication of apologies in national dailies particularly where the reputation of victims had been tarnished.

“Another issue which became thorny was on the cases which had been decided by Courts of competent jurisdiction, but were brought before the Panel for lack of payment of judgement debts.

“Mr. Governor Sir, the Panel, after careful consideration of its limitations in line with extant Supreme Court judgments on the powers of Panels of Inquiry to entertain res-judicata cases, suggests that it is high time a review is carried out on Section 84 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act, (2004) to enable judgement creditors enjoy the fruit of their litigations.”

Governor Akeredolu, thereafter, announced the dissolution of the Panel after receiving the report.

Buhari, Come And Kill Me; We Have No Government In Nigeria |The Source

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By Samuel Ortom

In the past two weeks, we buried over 70 people in Abiri LGA. The same in Koma LGA. We don’t have a Government

This is an unfortunate development.  If the Federal Government had taken proactive steps, today we would not be where we are in this country.

We have buried over 70 people in the past two weeks in Abiri local government. This is unacceptable. Go to Koma local government, the same killings are happening. Go to Bowa West, the same killing is happening. This is not right.

The FG has failed to take proactive steps in tackling this ugly occurrence here today.

You will recall that I alerted the  world when Fulanis, in 14 countries, met in Yola, Adamawa State and declared that except we rescind the decision on Open Grazing Law, we will not know peace.

On this ground, I was targeted for elimination. They attempted to assassinate me. It was only God that saved me. And I said they are going after my people, and the FG should arrest the leadership of Miyetti Allah that hosted that meeting. And up till today, nothing has been done. It is really unfortunate, showing that we have no government in place.

We don’t have a government and this is very sad. If proactive steps had been taken by arresting the leadership of Miyetti Allah, this would not have happened.

For several years, the FG has refused to answer and do the needful. So sad. This is Abagana, the adjourning villages are occupied by IDPs. What else do you want these people to do? You sent them away from their houses, and they came here to take refuge, and today, they have been killed in this camp. Over 70 people have been killed in the last two weeks.

They no longer come with their cattle, but they come here to kill, and they have said until we agree for them to bring their cattles to graze, we will not know peace.

This we say NO! That it won’t be acceptable. What kind of country is this?

 

Mr. President said it the other day that the Military should shoot anyone carrying AK 47. Up till today, we haven’t heard anywhere the Military shot anyone wielding AK 47. Rather, the Military changed what Mr. President said, saying that they will be arrested and prosecuted.

Where are we going? You wake up every day and see your people being killed. How can I be a happy man with this kind of thing? So please, Mr. President must do the needful. I want to suggest that immediately, let there be a security summit. I am aware that in Niger, Zamfara, all over the country. North East, North West, South East, South West and South-South, this dastardly act is taking place, by these Fulanis and people are afraid to say it and they give them a name bandits. They are not bandits but Fulanis.

The people that came here were seen and people saw them speaking the Fulani language and  they wanted us to proscribe and rescind our decision on Open Grazing law.

It is the people of Benue state that told me to make that law, I didn’t just take that decision about the law. This is sad.

President Buhari must rise to the occasion as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

Our people usually  say that a Goat doesn’t bite, but when it’s been pushed to the wall, itwill bite. This is unacceptable. This is unaccepted.

President Buhari was elected by the people so he must rise and do something. No other person has the responsibility of arming the military and security men and providing them with equipment and funding to eradicate this. This is too sad.

They are playing us around because these are Fulani men doing the same thing, because they want to take over our land. If not, what are they doing all this for. You send people away from their farms, here they are in the IDP camps and you came her to kill them. What else do you want? Buhari, if you are the Governor of Benue state, what do you want to say? What do you want me to say? You must arise and do something. They are your kinsmen, call them. Enough is enough.

They are taking us for granted. This will not be accepted. I know the implication of telling people to go on self-help, and I want to repeat my call, that if you are serious about this insecurity matter, Mr. President, allow us to buy AK 47, and face them, and  give us license and let us face them. You have disarmed us.

Police and Military men have been arresting people who have swords and cutlasses just because they are from Benue state. You know where these Fulanis are, go and disarm them as well.

Buhari will give an order, the Defesne and Military heads will also give an order. What kind of thing is that? It is really very sad. President Buhari we are not asking you to protect us because we are from Benue State, it is your responsibility, so you must arise.

This that the heads of security are addressing insecurity, you must arise and address this insecurity issues yourself and declare emergency on security.

Call a security summit and bring all of us together, and let us all agree and you must be sincere this time around, not just playing on us.

This is too far. Enough is enough. If you want to kill us, come and kill us and we will know you were elected to kill us. Bring them on, am ready for them.

I am already 60 years,  and I am ready to go. You want to come and kill us, come on and kill us. Come and kill me because I cannot be presiding over dead people.

This is enough.

Ortom, Governor of Benue State, delivered this speech on a visit to an IDP Camp, where 70 people were killed by, allegedly, rogue Fulani herdsmen.

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