Day: February 5, 2021

How four fulani herders overpowered my cousin —Akeredolu’s Aide

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How four fulani herders overpowered my cousin —Akeredolu’s Aide

Four men suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly killed a 48yr-old farmer Dayo Ibiye, who was a cousin to the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on new media, Gani Muhammed-Ajowa. The incident occurred on Friday at Ibiye’s farm at Ajowa Akoko in Akoko North west local government of Ondo state. Pix: the deceased. Recounting the incident to newsmen , Gani Mohammed said the fulani herdsmen and his cousin were involved in serious altercation…

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Breaking: Tension as Herdsmen kill Cousin to Akeredolu’s Aide

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Breaking: Tension as Herdsmen kill Cousin to Akeredolu’s Aide

By: Oluwatosin Adesola Report there is a palpable tension, as a 48year-old farmer, Dayo Ibiye has been killed inside his farm at Ajowa Akoko, in Akoko northwest local government area of ondo state today by unknown herdsmen. Ibiye was a cousin to Gani Muhammed-Ajowa, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on New media to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Confirming the incident on his Facebook page and obtained by SUNSHINETRUTH, Gani posted, “fulani herders just killed my first…

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IPC bemoans arrest of journalist in Lagos, seeks release of kidnapped Punch Reporter in Abuja

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IPC bemoans arrest of journalist in Lagos, seeks release of kidnapped Punch Reporter in Abuja

The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria has called for the immediate release of The Punch journalist, Okechukwu Nnodim, who was abducted by gunmen at about 11p.m on Wednesday February 3, 2021, at his residence in Abuja. The Punch on Thursday February 4, 2021 reported: “Nnodim’s wife, Oluchi, explained that her husband was working on his laptop when five strange men scaled the fence and entered their compound while ordering them to open the door. She…

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Special Traditional rites for departed Monarch in Ondo, body displays in public

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Special Traditional rites for departed Monarch in Ondo, body displays in public

Iralepo’s Demise: Traditional rites begin in Isinkan Funeral rites for the Iralepo of Isinkan in Akure south local government area of Ondo state, Oba Joseph Olu Ojo, Arulekolasi I, who joined his ancestors on Sunday, 31 January, 2021 have begun. Oba Olu Ojo’s body was placed on the throne and his subjects bade him farewell. Shops and markets in Isikan were shut down as part of the rites. The palace was filled to capacity, as…

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Northern Govs, Southwest Govs on war path over killer herders

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Northern Govs, Southwest Govs on war path over killer herders

The Northern Governors Forum (NEF) has called for the stoppage of attacks on innocent Fulani herders in South-East, South-West and South-South states. The governors said innocent herders should not be vilified while those found wanting should be handed over to the law enforcement agencies. But governors in the South West, while responding to the call, said there was the need for authorities in Northern Nigeria to call “killer herdsmen” to order. Daily Trust reports there…

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37 herdsmen, 5,000 cows chased out of Forests in Ondo

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37 herdsmen, 5,000 cows chased out of Forests in Ondo

In an efforts to combat criminalities, 37 herdsmen and over 5, 000 cows illegally occupying the Ondo State forest reserves have been evicted by the state’s security network agency, Amotekun, for violating the order of the state government of vacating the forest reserves in the state. This followed the recent order handed down by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu that all herdsmen illegally occupying the state forest reserves should leave or register with the state government in…

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How Buhari goofed over IGP Adamu’s Tenure Elongation

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How Buhari goofed over IGP Adamu’s Tenure Elongation

On September 16, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigeria Police Force (Establishment) Bill into law. The law replaces its 1943 colonial antecedent which has regulated the Nigeria Police Force for 77 years with several provisions becoming obsolete over time. The Bill was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly by July 2020. The Nigeria Police Force (Establishment) Act 2020 seeks to provide for more efficiency in police service. By the provision of Section…

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