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Babagana Zulum Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno State, has asked the Nigerian Army to attack Boko Haram hideouts if it intends to end the insurgency in the North-East. The region has been plagued by violent extremism since 2009 and the situation has continued to escalate under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Zulum, who has been attacked at least three times by the terrorists in less than a month, also said all heads of military commands must be competent if the war must be won. Babagana Zulum He made the comment in Borno on Tuesday while speaking at a conference. See Also Boko Haram UPDATE: 30 Confirmed Dead From Attack On Borno Governor's Convoy 0 Comments 1 Week Ago The governor said, “We must also have the courage to tell each other the common truth and be critical of the troops’ operations when things go wrong. “As part of the ten-point agenda of this administration, the Borno State Government shall sustain its role as a stakeholder in su...

Ondo map The Centre for Liberty has urged candidates participating in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State to abide by the peace accord they signed and commit themselves to a violence-free poll. The group in a statement by its Co-conveners, Ariyo-Dare Atoye and Adebayo Raphael, asked security agencies to live up to their responsibilities by protecting staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission and ensuring free, fair, credible and peaceful election. Ondo map Situation Room The statement reads, “On Saturday, October 10, 2020, the good people of Ondo State will go to the polls to exercise their democratic right to vote for candidates of their choice. Despite the unfortunate occurrences of violence ahead of the polls, and during pre-election campaigns, we are optimistic that security agencies will live up to their responsibility on election day by protecting the permanent and ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission and ensuring fr...

Members of the National Youth Service Corps in Sokoto State picketed the state’s secretariat in protest of the non-payment of monthly allowances. The corps members bemoaned the non-payment of the N5,000 monthly allowances, saying the payment had been halted without any justifiable reason. They also lamented that their efforts to secure an audience with the government has been repelled by staff in Government House. They stated that since the beginning of their service in November 2019, they received the state allowance just once. Video of NYSC Members In Sokoto Picket Governor’s Office Over Unpaid Allowance NYSC Members In Sokoto Picket Governor’s Office Over Unpaid Allowance WATCH VIDEO: NYSC Members In Sokoto Picket Governor’s Office Over Unpaid Allowance In a letter submitted to the government, they called for the payment of their monthly allowances. “The law provides among other entitlements of the corps members a monthly upkeep allowance of N5000 only and the se...

The Minister of Youth and Sports of Nigeria has urged musician, Azeez Fashola widely known as Naira Marley, to cancel the #ENDSARS protest he plans to lead. Naira Marley announced on Monday that he will be leading a protest against the extra-judicial acts of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force. He urged Nigerians to join the peaceful protest that is to take-off from Lagos Island. So 9am tomorrow we move 2nd toll gate Peaceful protest No vandalism, no fights and no stealing. — nairamarley (@officialnairam1) October 5, 2020 Responding to the tweet by the musician, the minister asked him to cancel the protest, saying government was addressing the issue. I urge you and other youth not to embark upon any protest. Your grievances are being addressed at the highest level of government. As the Minister in charge of youth I know this is an issue that must be tackled. Government is doing just that. — Sunday Dare (@SundayDareSD) October 5, 2020 ...

A man drops his voters card in a ballot box at a polling station in Lagos A man drops his voters card in a ballot box at a polling station in Lagos Some youth in Ondo State have staged a peaceful walk in Akure, the capital, against violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.  Mostly students from tertiary institutions in the state, the youth said there was a need to promote peaceful, free, and fair election on Saturday. A man drops his voters card in a ballot box at a polling station Getty Images The young people also took their peaceful walk to the Ondo Police Command headquarters and the Independent National Electoral Commission office in Akure.  Speaking on behalf of the youth, Mr Kikiowo Ayoade, President of the National Association of Ondo State Students, said the walk would help send a strong signal to young people planning to serve as thugs for politicians during the election. He said, “The peace walk was aimed at sensitising the public especially ...

The African Action Congress has refuted reports that it had endorsed candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Eyitayo Jegede, for Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.  The party described the reports as false. In a statement by its National Chairman, Mr Omoyele Sowore, the AAC said the party would never be a part of any “unholy alliance” for the election.  The statement reads, “We want to make it categorically clear and loud that as a revolutionary party, we are not and will never be part of an alliance or endorsement whose only objective and goal is to continue to weaponise poverty and keep Nigerians in 21st Century slavery. “We distance AAC completely from this unholy alliance and also want to use this opportunity to appeal to all members and supporters of our dear party including the general public to disregard the information being peddled around the media space. “The AAC is a party of oppressed Nigerians (poor and working people) and will conti...

The Police Inspector-General (IGP), Mohammed Adamu The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Mohammed Adamu, has once again announced new measures to reorganised the Special Anti-Robbery Squad across the country. Mohammed banned SARS and other units from carrying out routine patrols and other conventional low-risk duties, including stop and search duties with immediate effect. The Police Inspector-General (IGP), Mohammed Adamu This announcement comes after an outcry from Nigerians over the ongoing extrajudicial activities of SARS operatives. While this directive was meant to douse the tension created by the illegal activities of SARS, SaharaReporters has gathered that previous moves to make the unit more effective had not yielded any tangible results so far. As the police authority rarely punishes erring SARS operatives, many Nigerians believe the police discreetly transfer such officers to another state where they soon continue their nefarious activities. In Dece...

In line with directives of the Inspector-General of Police on measures to curb the excesses of police officers attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, (FSARS), and other tactical units, the Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, Imohimi Edgal, says he has embarked on measures towards implementing the police boss’s directives.  According to him, henceforth, no personnel of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), will be issued firearms except for guard duties, at the base, and to respond to violent crimes as they occur.  He stated that all FSARS teams on routine patrol had been withdrawn in compliance with the IGP’s directive.  According to him, to improve on the efficiency and effectiveness of FSARS and ensure they uphold the fundamental human rights of the citizens, the unit has drawn up a training/capacity workshop which would kick off this week in Abuja in collaboration with civilian partners and Non-Governmental Organi...

Following the incessant killings of innocent Nigerians by the men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, musician, Charly Boy, has urged the Nigerian youths to rise and fight against repressive administration.  Charly Boy made the call on Monday via his Instagram page.  The musician wrote in Pidgin-English: “My beloved Nigerian youths, our elders say, when ant bite you for nyash, you go adjust yourself. The truth be say, we have been silent through fear for far too long.”  “When will enough be enough? This is not the life any of you envisaged. You cannot continue in an environment that robs you of your destiny and kills your dream. Know your enemies, because it’s time to face them.  “The time to start organising is now, the time to stop agonising is now. The time to act is now. No one is too small to make a difference.”  Charly Boy’s call comes against the backdrop of the renewed agitation on social media by the youths and rig...

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, has rolled out phone numbers of the Command’s Public Complaint Bureau to allow people lodge complaints against police harassment, brutality and extortion.  This was contained in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.  According to Adejobi, the numbers to contact at the command (Public Complaint Bureau) against unethical police behaviours are 09057597931 (WhatsApp), 09010512350 (OC PCB), 09010512348 and 09090003792, adding that Odumosu has restated his zero tolerance for unethical and inhuman conducts by police officers.  “He has ordered all checkmating units in the command, including the provost, X-Squad, CP Monitoring Team and Public Complaint Bureau (PCB), to wake up to their duties and responsibilities as officers.  “The commissioner said that any policeman who deviates from the normal ethics and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the Nigeria Police ...

Oyan Dam The Ogun State Government, on Monday, said it had begun the process of building internally displaced persons’ camps, as the Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority begins release of water from Oyan Dam. The state government, which complained of not being officially notified by the management of OORBDA of the plan to release water from Oyan Dam, said it would notwithstanding, ensure the safety of residents in the state. The Lagos State Government had on Sunday warned residents, especially those close to River Ogun, that 23 million cubic metres of water would be released in October. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, advised residents of Agboyi-Ketu, Owode Onirin, Iseri, Kara and Majidun to be wary of the staggered release of water from the dam. The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Public Communications, Remmy Hazzan, in an interview with The PUNCH, on Monday said although OORBDA had not informed the sta...