Local News, Sport Updates, Politics, Educational News, Religious etc.
International News
[International News][fbig2]
02/09/19
New Zealand wildfire: Thousands of people evacuated near Nelson
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Thousands of people are evacuated as the blaze rages near Nelson in the country's South Island.
Thousands of people are evacuated as the blaze rages near Nelson in the country's South Island.
BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Explodes Near Anambra Governor's Lodge
A tanker fully loaded with petrol has exploded near the lodge of the Anambra State Governor.
The incident occurred at Amawbia junction in Anambra, on Saturday evening.
The tanker was said to have skidded off the road. Afterwards, it fell down and burst into flames.
The fire is said to still be raging and there are speculations that some persons have been burnt beyond recognition.
However, the number of persons affected has not been confirmed.
Officials of the Fire Service are currently trying to put out the fire, just as efforts are on to secure the area.
Oil Politics Breaking News News AddThis : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :http://bit.ly/2ROlIWB
BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Explodes Near Anambra Governor's Lodge
A tanker fully loaded with petrol has exploded near the lodge of the Anambra State Governor.
The incident occurred at Amawbia junction in Anambra, on Saturday evening.
The tanker was said to have skidded off the road. Afterwards, it fell down and burst into flames.
The fire is said to still be raging and there are speculations that some persons have been burnt beyond recognition.
However, the number of persons affected has not been confirmed.
Officials of the Fire Service are currently trying to put out the fire, just as efforts are on to secure the area.
Oil Politics Breaking News News AddThis : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :http://bit.ly/2ROlIWB
FCT Minister Narrowly Escapes Death As APC, PDP Supporters Clash In Abuja
Hell was let loose in Abuja on Saturday, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a violent clash that left many injured and several vehicles burnt.
The incident occurred at the Building Materials Market in Deidei, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory.
Trouble was said to have started when the convoy of the Minister of FCT Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello, ran into a PDP campaign event at Dei Dei market, on the way to the palace of the Sarkin Jiwa in Jiwa District.
Supporters of the PDP were chanting Atiku/Obi and displaying posters of the duo and other candidates of the party. This was said to have angered APC supporters, as they insisted that the PDP members must pave way for the convoy of the minister. 
However, moments afterwards, an argument ensued and the sitiation degenerated into fracas, as the PDP supporters descended on the vehicles in the convoy of the minister and that of passers-by. Several vehicles were burnt beyond recognition, and others were baldly damaged.
It took the timely intervention of the Police, who arrived the scene and fired several gunshots into the air to disperse the angry mob.
No casualty was recorded in both the convoy of the minister and PDP supporters .
The PDP had earlier accused the FCT authority of denying them use of the old parade ground for their campaign, which forced the party to cancel the event.
http://bit.ly/2WTatzV
FCT Minister Narrowly Escapes Death As APC, PDP Supporters Clash In Abuja
Hell was let loose in Abuja on Saturday, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a violent clash that left many injured and several vehicles burnt.
The incident occurred at the Building Materials Market in Deidei, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory.
Trouble was said to have started when the convoy of the Minister of FCT Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello, ran into a PDP campaign event at Dei Dei market, on the way to the palace of the Sarkin Jiwa in Jiwa District.
Supporters of the PDP were chanting Atiku/Obi and displaying posters of the duo and other candidates of the party. This was said to have angered APC supporters, as they insisted that the PDP members must pave way for the convoy of the minister.
However, moments afterwards, an argument ensued and the sitiation degenerated into fracas, as the PDP supporters descended on the vehicles in the convoy of the minister and that of passers-by. Several vehicles were burnt beyond recognition, and others were baldly damaged.
It took the timely intervention of the Police, who arrived the scene and fired several gunshots into the air to disperse the angry mob.
No casualty was recorded in both the convoy of the minister and PDP supporters .
The PDP had earlier accused the FCT authority of denying them use of the old parade ground for their campaign, which forced the party to cancel the event.
http://bit.ly/2WTatzV
How school yearbooks can destroy lives
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
It has been a tradition in the US for decades - but recent events have highlighted their dark side.
It has been a tradition in the US for decades - but recent events have highlighted their dark side.
Donald Trump's wall: How tech guards the US-Mexico border
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Camera-laden towers and underground sensors plug the gaps in the existing US-Mexico border fence.
Camera-laden towers and underground sensors plug the gaps in the existing US-Mexico border fence.
'I invented my dream job: pet transporter'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Merebeth Veit has invented a job for herself that satisfies the two loves of her life, animals and travel.
Merebeth Veit has invented a job for herself that satisfies the two loves of her life, animals and travel.
#MeToo in India: The women left behind
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
#MeToo is yet to touch the lives of millions of vulnerable women who work in informal jobs in India.
#MeToo is yet to touch the lives of millions of vulnerable women who work in informal jobs in India.
Who controls Canada's indigenous lands?
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
A proposed gas pipeline has divided opinion among Canada's indigenous peoples.
A proposed gas pipeline has divided opinion among Canada's indigenous peoples.
Jamaican runner collapses during NY race
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Distance runner Kemoy Campbell is taken to hospital after collapsing during a race at the Millrose Games in New York.
Distance runner Kemoy Campbell is taken to hospital after collapsing during a race at the Millrose Games in New York.
South Africa football: 'Being openly gay has held my career back'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Phuti Lekoloane is trying to break stereotypes and pave the way for other gay footballers in South Africa.
Phuti Lekoloane is trying to break stereotypes and pave the way for other gay footballers in South Africa.
Why I use a Jewish ritual bath after my period
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Jewish women have used the mikve for centuries, but in Israel there's been a push to change the tradition.
Jewish women have used the mikve for centuries, but in Israel there's been a push to change the tradition.
Turkey demands China close camps after reports of musician's death
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
The statement follows the reported death in a camp of a prominent musician from the Uighur minority.
The statement follows the reported death in a camp of a prominent musician from the Uighur minority.
Selling Your Vote Is Like Selling Your Destiny, Says Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, has advised Nigerians against selling their votes, stating that it is like “selling your destiny”.
He stated this at a workshop on broadcast media coverage for the 2019 elections, organised by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), which in Abuja.
The event took place on Saturday and was tagged: ‘Fake News, Hate Speech, Vote and PVC Buying’.
Represented by Ms Grace Isu-Gekpe, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, the Information Minister said: “Selling your vote or PVC is like selling your destiny and we should not allow ourselves to sell our destiny. When you do that, you know what that means.”
Journalists were also advised to use their positions to work with government in the effort to address the spread of fake news, hate speech and vote buying.
Meanwhile, acting Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, represented by Commissioner of Police Kenneth Ebrimson, restated the commitment of the Force to ensure neutrality and fairness.
Elections News AddThis : Featured Image : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2Sq3Re1
Selling Your Vote Is Like Selling Your Destiny, Says Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, has advised Nigerians against selling their votes, stating that it is like “selling your destiny”.
He stated this at a workshop on broadcast media coverage for the 2019 elections, organised by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), which in Abuja.
The event took place on Saturday and was tagged: ‘Fake News, Hate Speech, Vote and PVC Buying’.
Represented by Ms Grace Isu-Gekpe, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, the Information Minister said: “Selling your vote or PVC is like selling your destiny and we should not allow ourselves to sell our destiny. When you do that, you know what that means.”
Journalists were also advised to use their positions to work with government in the effort to address the spread of fake news, hate speech and vote buying.
Meanwhile, acting Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, represented by Commissioner of Police Kenneth Ebrimson, restated the commitment of the Force to ensure neutrality and fairness.
Elections News AddThis : Featured Image : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2Sq3Re1
Yahaya Bello's Wife, Aides Involved In Accident In Kogi
Amina Bello, wife of Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi State, alongside three of her aides were involved in an accident in Kogi State on Saturday.
The accident occurred along the Obajana-Kabba Road, while on their way to Isanlu for the women rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A statement by Onogwu Muhammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor listed the aides affected as: Mrs. Kenechi Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Women and Children to the Governor; Mrs. Ejura Edward, the SSA on Women Affairs, and Mrs. Adesoro Olamide, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Governor’s Wife.
The statement read: “In appreciation to God Almighty for His faithfulness to the New Direction family, the Kogi State Government wishes to announce that three aides of Gov. Yahaya Bello and his wife survived an accident this morning.
“The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Women and Children to the Governor, Mrs Kenechi Ajayi; the SSA to Governor’s wife on Women Affairs, Mrs Ejura Edward; and the Special Assitant on Media and Publicity to the wife of the Governor, Mrs Adesoro Olamide, were involved in a minor auto accident this morning.
“The accident occurred around Oshokoshoko village, while on their way to Isanlu for the All Progressives Congress women rally, but they all came out unhurt. The government appreciates God once again, that all those involved are in perfect condition.
“The Governor’s wife’s door-to-door campaign train continues with their rally to the western senatorial district, after a successful two-day outing in Kogi East.”
Politics News AddThis : Featured Image :
Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2Dm1TRj
Yahaya Bello's Wife, Aides Involved In Accident In Kogi
Amina Bello, wife of Yahaya Bello, Governor of Kogi State, alongside three of her aides were involved in an accident in Kogi State on Saturday.
The accident occurred along the Obajana-Kabba Road, while on their way to Isanlu for the women rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A statement by Onogwu Muhammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor listed the aides affected as: Mrs. Kenechi Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Women and Children to the Governor; Mrs. Ejura Edward, the SSA on Women Affairs, and Mrs. Adesoro Olamide, the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Governor’s Wife.
The statement read: “In appreciation to God Almighty for His faithfulness to the New Direction family, the Kogi State Government wishes to announce that three aides of Gov. Yahaya Bello and his wife survived an accident this morning.
“The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Women and Children to the Governor, Mrs Kenechi Ajayi; the SSA to Governor’s wife on Women Affairs, Mrs Ejura Edward; and the Special Assitant on Media and Publicity to the wife of the Governor, Mrs Adesoro Olamide, were involved in a minor auto accident this morning.
“The accident occurred around Oshokoshoko village, while on their way to Isanlu for the All Progressives Congress women rally, but they all came out unhurt. The government appreciates God once again, that all those involved are in perfect condition.
“The Governor’s wife’s door-to-door campaign train continues with their rally to the western senatorial district, after a successful two-day outing in Kogi East.”
Politics News AddThis : Featured Image : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2Dm1TRj
As NLC President, I Mobilised Lagos ‘Area Boys’ For Protest, Says Oshiomhole
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says when he was President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), he didn’t find it difficult to mobilise ‘area boys’ in Lagos for protests.
He stated this in his remarks during the APC presidential rally held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Saturday.
According to Oshiomhole, the 16 years the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spent in power brought poverty.
He also compared PDP to “barren women” tagged as “witches”, whom Nigerians should “divorce”
His words: “I don’t think there is anything new to be said in terms of giving you report of the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari over the past three and a half years. I think that has been eloquently done by Comrade Fashola, both in Yoruba, in English and probably some Latin in-between. And of course, Governor Emeritus, our National Leader, Comrade Asiwaju ‘Jugaban’ Tinubu, has also elaborated where Lagos was.
“The first quarrel I had with Asiwaju, and later, I extended it to Fashola, was that when I was President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, I didn’t have difficulties mobilising area boys under the bridge of Ojuelegba. Once we get them out, we block the bourgeoisie of Eko, Victoria Island, and other parts of the state.
“Those who know what Lagos was before Bola became the Governor, and later Fashola, now Ambode, and by the grace of God, Sanwo-Olu is coming to continue from where they stopped, will see the beauty when a state and a people are united and [bound] together by sheer commitment to embark on sustainable growth and development.”
Condemning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he continued: “My comrades, if you marry a woman for 16 years, no pikin, and even your brothers and sisters are dying and they say she’s a witch, and you divorce her; you marry another one, and in three and a half years, ‘he’ delivers on rail, power, giving Trader Moni, giving pensioners money, paying Biafran pensioners that have been forgotten, doing N-Power, creating jobs, infrastructure, why will any man or woman suggest the old [party] that for 16 years delivered poverty, corruption, mismanagement; why will you bring them back?”
ACTIVISM Human Rights Politics News AddThis : Featured Image : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2Sq3QGZ
As NLC President, I Mobilised Lagos ‘Area Boys’ For Protest, Says Oshiomhole
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says when he was President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), he didn’t find it difficult to mobilise ‘area boys’ in Lagos for protests.
He stated this in his remarks during the APC presidential rally held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Saturday.
According to Oshiomhole, the 16 years the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spent in power brought poverty.
He also compared PDP to “barren women” tagged as “witches”, whom Nigerians should “divorce”
His words: “I don’t think there is anything new to be said in terms of giving you report of the performance of President Muhammadu Buhari over the past three and a half years. I think that has been eloquently done by Comrade Fashola, both in Yoruba, in English and probably some Latin in-between. And of course, Governor Emeritus, our National Leader, Comrade Asiwaju ‘Jugaban’ Tinubu, has also elaborated where Lagos was.
“The first quarrel I had with Asiwaju, and later, I extended it to Fashola, was that when I was President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, I didn’t have difficulties mobilising area boys under the bridge of Ojuelegba. Once we get them out, we block the bourgeoisie of Eko, Victoria Island, and other parts of the state.
“Those who know what Lagos was before Bola became the Governor, and later Fashola, now Ambode, and by the grace of God, Sanwo-Olu is coming to continue from where they stopped, will see the beauty when a state and a people are united and [bound] together by sheer commitment to embark on sustainable growth and development.”
Condemning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he continued: “My comrades, if you marry a woman for 16 years, no pikin, and even your brothers and sisters are dying and they say she’s a witch, and you divorce her; you marry another one, and in three and a half years, ‘he’ delivers on rail, power, giving Trader Moni, giving pensioners money, paying Biafran pensioners that have been forgotten, doing N-Power, creating jobs, infrastructure, why will any man or woman suggest the old [party] that for 16 years delivered poverty, corruption, mismanagement; why will you bring them back?”
ACTIVISM Human Rights Politics News AddThis : Featured Image : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2Sq3QGZ
Obasanjo Is Expired Milk, Dump Him In The Dustbin, Tinubu Tells Nigerians
Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on Nigerians to “dump Obasanjo in the dustbin”.
He also accused Obasanjo of being behind the greatest election rigging in the history of the country.
He stated this in his remarks at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Saturday, during the APC presidential campaign rally.
However, while accusing Obasanjo of rigging the election that brought Yar’Adua into power, he also made a gaffe, stating that the election was conducted in 2003, instead of 2007.
His words: “Obasanjo came and we taught them that there is no other way for business evolution and revolution without steady power supply. I introduced independent power generation. What did he do? He and Atiku opposed it. I went to court and Osinbajo was my lawyer. I won in court and we started generating 300MW; the first state to do it. Imagine 1999, if Nigeria had made that dedication to electricity generation, you will not see Dunlop, Michelin move out of this country. Look at our roads; look at the vehicular density of Lagos alone. And they call one man Obi somewhere in one party. He said he will create jobs. He has not been able to tell us how we can make brake pads, wheel spanner on our own for those vehicles. And he said, maybe we should extend the port to Benin Republic, so that we can clear our cargo faster. I call that one ‘container economy, Obi China’.
“Who sent Michelin out of this country? PDP right? Who got rid of Dunlop Manufacturing Company? Who sent Siemens out of this country? They want to take that money and the business of this country, back to their friends in Europe and America again.
“I want to sympathise with our friends, our foreign observers. You’re welcome. Observe what you need to observe, write your report in peace and go home. This is our democracy. America is still questioning its own democracy. We’re watching CNN; Trump and China, Trump and Russia. Interference in the largest African democracy is what we are saying. G-20, in year 2003, asked Umaru Shehu Yar’Adua of blessed memory, ‘what are you going to do with the election in Nigeria?’ He said: ‘The election that brought me as president of this country is flawed and I will reform it’. Is that not correct? Who conducted that election? Obasanjo is the greatest election rigger in this country. He’s an expired meat. Dump him in the dustbin. Forget Obasanjo.”
Also present at the event were President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Adams Oshiomhole, the APC National Chairman, as well as governors and other party leaders.
Politics News AddThis : Featured Image :
Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2te45pe
Elizabeth Warren formally launches 2020 White House bid
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Mr Trump's campaign team responds by calling her a fraud and saying her ideas are socialist.
Mr Trump's campaign team responds by calling her a fraud and saying her ideas are socialist.
Elizabeth Warren launches presidential bid
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren launches her US presidential bid, focusing on corruption and inequality.
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren launches her US presidential bid, focusing on corruption and inequality.
Patience Jonathan Knows Fate Of $153m Forfeiture To EFCC On Monday
Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court in Lagos will deliver judgement in a motion for final forfeiture of $153million linked to former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, February 11, 2019.
In June 2017, Justice Olatoregun had made an order for interim forfeiture of the funds, when Rotimi Oyedepo, the EFCC counsel, approached the court on an ex parte order under section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud Act, section 34 of EFCC Act and other related offences Act.
The judge also directed EFCC to advertise the order in two national dailies so that interested parties can prove the legitimacy of the funds.
Consequently, counsels to Jonathan, Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN) and Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) led other counsel and argued that nobody complained any loss of money to EFCC, noting that Patience Jonathan was not a public office holder under her husband's administration. As such, they urged the court to set aside the interim order of forfeiture earlier made.
However, in his response, Oyedepo urged the court to order a final forfeiture of $153million to the Nigerian government on the basis that it was proceeds of unlawful activities laundered under some fictitious companies.
He argued that the person claiming ownership of the funds must show to the court her interest, as her name was not on the list of directors of the companies allegedly used to launder the funds, neither did her name appear in the mandate card of the company's accounts.
He then prayed the court to order final forfeiture of the funds.
After listening to both parties, the Judge had adjourned the case till February 11, 2019, for judgement.
Corruption Legal News AddThis : Featured Image : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2UQkjAN
Patience Jonathan Knows Fate Of $153m Forfeiture To EFCC On Monday
Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court in Lagos will deliver judgement in a motion for final forfeiture of $153million linked to former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, February 11, 2019.
In June 2017, Justice Olatoregun had made an order for interim forfeiture of the funds, when Rotimi Oyedepo, the EFCC counsel, approached the court on an ex parte order under section 17 of the Advance Fee Fraud Act, section 34 of EFCC Act and other related offences Act.
The judge also directed EFCC to advertise the order in two national dailies so that interested parties can prove the legitimacy of the funds.
Consequently, counsels to Jonathan, Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN) and Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) led other counsel and argued that nobody complained any loss of money to EFCC, noting that Patience Jonathan was not a public office holder under her husband's administration. As such, they urged the court to set aside the interim order of forfeiture earlier made.
However, in his response, Oyedepo urged the court to order a final forfeiture of $153million to the Nigerian government on the basis that it was proceeds of unlawful activities laundered under some fictitious companies.
He argued that the person claiming ownership of the funds must show to the court her interest, as her name was not on the list of directors of the companies allegedly used to launder the funds, neither did her name appear in the mandate card of the company's accounts.
He then prayed the court to order final forfeiture of the funds.
After listening to both parties, the Judge had adjourned the case till February 11, 2019, for judgement.
Corruption Legal News AddThis : Featured Image : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : http://bit.ly/2UQkjAN
French 'yellow vest' protester loses fingers in violent unrest
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
A rubber pellet grenade injures a protester's hand as thousands take to the streets again in France.
A rubber pellet grenade injures a protester's hand as thousands take to the streets again in France.
Venezuela crisis: Guaidó vows to open aid routes with volunteers
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
The opposition leader says he will "do everything possible", and calls for distribution volunteers.
The opposition leader says he will "do everything possible", and calls for distribution volunteers.
Russia islands emergency over polar bear 'invasion'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Dozens of the endangered species enter human settlements in the remote territory of Novaya Zemlya.
Dozens of the endangered species enter human settlements in the remote territory of Novaya Zemlya.
Chad: 'More than 250 rebels' captured in convoy raid
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
French military are involved in an operation to stop a convoy of vehicles from Libya.
French military are involved in an operation to stop a convoy of vehicles from Libya.
California police find gang's underground 'shooting range'
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Police in California shared images of the cave, which they say was filled full of guns and ammunition.
Police in California shared images of the cave, which they say was filled full of guns and ammunition.
ICYMI: The cat that had to be defrosted
https://ift.tt/eA8V8J
Some of the stories you might have missed from this week's news.
Some of the stories you might have missed from this week's news.
Police To Withdraw Security Aides Of VIPs
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said it would withdraw officers attached to ‘Very Important Persons’ in preparation for the forthcoming elections.
ACP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, said this in an interview the Punch newspaper.
He said politicians would be affected by the recall because the force needs every officer to maintain peace and security at the coming elections.
Mba said: “The withdrawal of policemen is going to cut across all borders, including politicians, party chairmen, state commissioners and businessmen. It will affect everyone that has policemen attached to them.
"There are two basic rationales for the withdrawal of policemen; One, we need all hands on deck for the purpose of securing the electoral process.
“Number two, we also need to be proactive in ensuring that unscrupulous people do not hide under the cover of security or policemen providing security to create problems during the elections. These are some of the reasons we need to mop up as many policemen as possible.”
Mohammed Adamu, Acting Inspector-General of Police, had on Wednesday stated that the force would provide security for observers, escort sensitive materials, as well as to protect critical national assets during the elections.
“In order to ensure full mobilisation and deployment of personnel for these duties, we shall in the coming days prune down or order the withdrawal of SPU and CTU operatives that are currently on non-essential duties including those attached to certain categories of personalities," he said.
#NigeriaDecides Elections Police Politics News AddThis : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :http://bit.ly/2Dt34yi
PDP Accuses APC Of Sponsoring Thugs To Attack Members During Campaign Rally In Ebonyi
Thugs suspected to be members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have been accused of attacking the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi.
Addressing newsmen on Friday, Fidelis Nwankwo, Director General of the Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation, alleged that APC thugs in the state destroyed the campaign billboards of PDP.
He claimed that the thugs, numbering up to 100, stopped PDP members in Edda, Afikpo South Local Government Area of the state.
During the attack, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Dorothy Obasi, allegedly sustained injuries.
He said: “Just yesterday, Thursday, the 7th of February, 2019, as a procession of the Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation headed for Edda for its local government rally, a bunch of APC thugs were mobilised and violently set upon the PDP procession, which was lawfully going about their business.
“Law abiding citizens were molested, beaten, and harassed by these mindless street urchins. Wanton destruction was also inflicted on vehicles and property of PDP faithful, whose only crime was to express their freedom of association and political affiliation.”
The party tasked the Nigeria Police Force to order the arrest of the thugs that attacked its members and make them face the full punishment of the law.
Politics News AddThis : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :http://bit.ly/2Skm50d
PDP Accuses APC Of Sponsoring Thugs To Attack Members During Campaign Rally In Ebonyi
Thugs suspected to be members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have been accused of attacking the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi.
Addressing newsmen on Friday, Fidelis Nwankwo, Director General of the Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation, alleged that APC thugs in the state destroyed the campaign billboards of PDP.
He claimed that the thugs, numbering up to 100, stopped PDP members in Edda, Afikpo South Local Government Area of the state.
During the attack, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Dorothy Obasi, allegedly sustained injuries.
He said: “Just yesterday, Thursday, the 7th of February, 2019, as a procession of the Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation headed for Edda for its local government rally, a bunch of APC thugs were mobilised and violently set upon the PDP procession, which was lawfully going about their business.
“Law abiding citizens were molested, beaten, and harassed by these mindless street urchins. Wanton destruction was also inflicted on vehicles and property of PDP faithful, whose only crime was to express their freedom of association and political affiliation.”
The party tasked the Nigeria Police Force to order the arrest of the thugs that attacked its members and make them face the full punishment of the law.
Politics News AddThis : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :http://bit.ly/2Skm50d
PDP Accuses APC Of Sponsoring Thugs To Attack Members During Campaign Rally In Ebonyi
Thugs suspected to be members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have been accused of attacking the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi.
Addressing newsmen on Friday, Fidelis Nwankwo, Director General of the Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation, alleged that APC thugs in the state destroyed the campaign billboards of PDP.
He claimed that the thugs, numbering up to 100, stopped PDP members in Edda, Afikpo South Local Government Area of the state.
During the attack, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Dorothy Obasi, allegedly sustained injuries.
He said: “Just yesterday, Thursday, the 7th of February, 2019, as a procession of the Divine Mandate Campaign Organisation headed for Edda for its local government rally, a bunch of APC thugs were mobilised and violently set upon the PDP procession, which was lawfully going about their business.
“Law abiding citizens were molested, beaten, and harassed by these mindless street urchins. Wanton destruction was also inflicted on vehicles and property of PDP faithful, whose only crime was to express their freedom of association and political affiliation.”
The party tasked the Nigeria Police Force to order the arrest of the thugs that attacked its members and make them face the full punishment of the law.
Politics News AddThis : Original Author : SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :http://bit.ly/2Skm50d
MKRdezign
Powered by Blogger.