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Bayelsa Government Condemns Shooting at Political Rally Linked to Wike Loyalists

Our Reporters3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The Bayelsa State Government has expressed strong dismay over the shooting incident that occurred during a political rally organized on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued Saturday night by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Obiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the government called on the Inspector-General of Police and the state police authorities to immediately investigate and uncover those responsible for the violence. The government noted that the shooting appeared premeditated, especially as the rally’s organizers had previously warned that “the good, the bad, and the ugly” would attend the event. It questioned why a gathering expected to be peaceful turned violent, leaving several individuals reportedly injured. The statement urged law enforcement agencies to launch a thorough investigation and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. Highlighting that the rally violated electoral guidelines set by the Electoral Act and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the government also pointed out that the event was held at the camp ground of a religious organization. It warned political groups against dragging religious institutions into partisan politics and desecrating sacred places of worship, stressing that any religious organization found breaching the law would face sanctions. The government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and protecting the lives and property of all residents in Bayelsa State.

Russia Praises Nigerian Government for Support on UN Resolution

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Russia has expressed gratitude to Nigeria for its support in the United Nations’ adoption of a resolution aimed at combating the glorification of Nazism. This acknowledgment was made by Andrey Podyolyshev, the Russian Federation’s Ambassador to Nigeria, during a photo exhibition in Abuja commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War. The exhibition, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, served as a platform to remember the victims of World War II and to raise awareness about the dangers associated with the glorification of Nazism. Ambassador Podyolyshev highlighted Nigeria’s vote in favor of the resolution during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which aims to combat practices contributing to contemporary forms of racism, discrimination, xenophobia, and intolerance He emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between Russia and Nigeria on international matters, particularly within the United Nations framework. Additionally, Podyolyshev noted Nigeria’s recent partnership with BRICS, expressing optimism about the potential for further cooperation. The ambassador reiterated Russia’s commitment to a multipolar world, advocating for close cooperation among nations to address global challenges such as economic crises and insecurity. He also acknowledged Africa, especially Nigeria, as a significant player in Russia’s foreign policy, underscoring the importance of African nations’ cooperation as a priority. Peoples Gazette Nigeria The Great Patriotic War, spanning from 1941 to 1945, was instrumental in the establishment of the United Nations, with the USSR playing a pivotal role in shaping the global system to prevent future conflicts. The aim was to create a framework that would protect the dignity of nations and ensure global peace, laying the foundation for international cooperation in the years to come.

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Government Over Failing Security and Ongoing Mass Killings

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu Over Insecurity, Mass Killings

Our Reporters1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s security policies, stating that the country’s security situation has deteriorated to the point where mass killings have become a tragic norm. He described the failures of the current administration’s security architecture as an ongoing nationwide crisis. Atiku expressed concern that the severity of the nation’s security problems has escalated to such an extent that many killings no longer make the headlines, emphasizing the grim reality of frequent bloodshed under the Tinubu-led government. “The failure of Bola Tinubu’s security architecture has become an endemic issue across the country, with repeated killings, many of which go unreported,” he said. He added that Nigerians are now forced to accept these atrocities as part of daily life, leading to widespread fear and despair. Atiku also extended his condolences to the victims of recent attacks, particularly those in Plateau State, where numerous lives have been lost in violent incidents. “Nigerians are now desensitized to the heartbreaking news of senseless killings, and I offer my deepest condolences to the grieving communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, and the families affected,” he said. In a statement released on Friday, Atiku criticized the federal government’s lack of action, warning that without swift and decisive intervention, the country would continue its descent into lawlessness. He urged the Tinubu administration to overhaul the security architecture to better protect Nigerian citizens. “I call on the Tinubu-led federal government to urgently reconfigure its security framework to safeguard the lives and properties of our people,” he stated. SaharaReporters earlier reported that at least 10 people were killed in a series of violent attacks on Wednesday in five communities within Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. These attacks occurred just six days after a similar attack in Ruwi community during a wake-keeping ceremony, which resulted in 10 deaths and several injuries. A statement from the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC), signed by its chairman, Farmasum Fuddang, condemned the ongoing violence, highlighting the severe threat posed by terrorists trying to seize land and impose a caliphate. “In just one week, we have lost more than twenty members of our community due to these marauding terrorists, who are systematically engaging in ethnic and religious cleansing of five villages,” Fuddang stated.

Elegbeta: Lagos Govt removes shanties, dislodges illegal occupants

Our Reporters6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

In consolidation of existing efforts aimed at reducing the spate of environmental nuisances to the barest minimum in the metropolis, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI effected the removal of 54 illegal shanties which harboured 84 illegal occupants and eight make-shift toilets beneath Eko Bridge at the Ebute-Ero area of the State on Monday. This disclosure was made by the Corps Marshal of the Agency, Major Olaniyi Olatunbosun Cole (rtd) who led the dislodgement operation. According to the Corps Marshal, ‘‘The Elegbeta Water Channel which spans the Lagos Lagoon right under the Eko Bridge around the Ebute-Ero axis turned home to miscreants, illegal occupants occupying the waterfront, usually in the habit of promoting indiscriminate dumping of refuse into the lagoon, activating the base of the bridge as a criminal hideout and enjoining open defecation, urination have been removed after serving the squatters a seven-day abatement notice which was not adhered to’’. Cole appreciated the laudable leadership of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stressing that the mandate of the Agency to maintain a cleaner and greener environment as enshrined in the THEMES+ agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains paramount and sacrosanct to the collective cleanliness of the State’s environs. The Corps Marshal also sounded a strong warning to environmental defaulters, usually in the habit of indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drains and water bodies, and erection of illegal structures on road setbacks, lay-bys, kerbs, medians and verges. He maintained that the law will soon catch up with all those involved in due course and deal decisively with defaulters who show clear disregard for the State’s environmental laws. The KAI boss also echoed the need for commuting Lagos residents to make appropriate use of pedestrian bridges instead of crossing highways, affirming that defaulters will be arrested and prosecuted on a daily to serve as a deterrent to others. Also, Cole enjoined Lagosians to be more safety-conscious as the yuletide approaches as he made a case for law enforcement to be provided with community-based intelligence when security issues are identified.