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El-Zakzaky's Followers Accuse Sokoto Governor, Tambuwal, Of Keeping Mum Over Attack On Members By Police

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have accused Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, of complicity in the killing of their colleagues during a protest in the state. The sect revealed this in a letter dated January 3, 2020 and addressed to the governor. The group described the silence and insensitivity of Tambywal as approval of brutal attack on the group and reckless use of state power by security agencies. The letter reads,  "We regret to write to report to you the unfortunate and avoidable violent attack by the Sokoto State Police Command on the group on December 27, 2019.  "This irresponsibility, which marked the resurgence of reckless use of force against an endangered minority group in the state is undoubtedly the result of the  inconsiderate attitude with which our letter of September 3 was treated. "Your indifference thus represents your silent approval. This is unbecoming given the growing concerns for security and peaceful coexistence in

Fire Destroys Shops, Goods In Bayelsa Community

Scores of shops and goods worth several thousands of naira have been  consumed by fire at Amasoma community in Southern Ijaw Council area of Bayelsa State.  An eyewitness told SaharaReporters that the inferno started around 5:00pm on Friday and that no one has been able to ascertain how it started.  When contacted, spokesperson for the police in the state, Asinim Butswat, confirmed the incident but said the command was awaiting details from the  Divisional Police Officer of the area.  News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content via

DSS Arrests Suspected Mastermind Of Buhari’s 'Fake Wedding' With Ministers

The Department of State Services has arrested one Kabiru Mohammed for being the mastermind of the photos and videos of President Muhammadu Buhari and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, suggesting that he was planning to marry the women. The DSS, while parading Mohammed, said it received a petition from Ahmed to investigate the photos and videos and uncover the persons involved in the circulation of such materials. Spokesperson for the DSS, Peter Afunanya, said the secret agency arrested the suspected culprit and he had confessed to creating and circulating the video. He warned Nigerians against the spread of false news on the social media because victims of such fake news experience untold pains. The suspect, who spoke in Hausa language, told journalists that he is a member of the Kwankwasiya political movement in Kano. He added that he is a supporter the President B

Lulu-Briggs’ Widow Expresses Optimism Over Husband’s Burial Holding On January 25, Urges Step-son To Meet Court Conditions

  Seinye, widow of Founder of Moni Pulo Limited, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, on Friday said that the January 25 burial date of her husband was still achievable. She made the statement while reacting to the alleged cancellation of the late billionaire’s burial earlier scheduled for that date by her step-son, Dumo, and other members of the family. In a statement by her spokesperson, Oraye St. Franklyn, Seinye said she believes that the burial was still achievable because the pre-conditions given to Dumo by the Ghana High Court before the release of the late oil mogul’s body for burial were not difficult to meet. The Ghanaian Police and government mortuary have been in charge of the body until certain conditions are fulfilled by the family. The statement reads, “Dr Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs believes that Dumo’s hurried and unilateral cancellation of the burial of his father for the fourth time is indicative of his unwillingness to lay him to rest. “She however maintain

Christians Enjoy More Holidays In Nigeria Than Muslims –MURIC

Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Director of MURIC Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Director of MURIC The Muslim Rights Concern has claimed that Christians in Nigeria enjoy more holidays than Muslims in the country.  MURIC made this assertion in a statement released on Friday by its Director, Ishaq Akintola, in reaction to an earlier claim by the Christian Association of Nigeria that Christians were being persecuted in the country.  Akintola said, “CAN claims it is being persecuted but fails to substantiate its allegation in concrete terms. “However, the last holiday of Wednesday, January 1, 2020 which is an annual event has exposed CAN.  “Nigerian Christians enjoy the New Year holiday on January 1 every year even without asking for it because that was the arrangement made by the British colonial master. But CAN still claims ‘persecution’ even though it is placed at an advantaged position. “But when the Muslims’ first day of the year comes (1st Muharram), there will be no holiday. When will CAN