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Sheik Gumi: Banditry now war situation

Sheik Gumi: Banditry now war situation

Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has urged the Nigerian government to take his advice and grant amnesty to bandits for them to lay down their arms. Gumi was reacting to the killing of three students of Greenfield University, Kaduna by bandits who abducted them from their school. Speaking to newsmen on Friday, Gumi said the incident had underscored his position that bandits were now at war with the nation. The cleric, who was involved in the process that led to the release of students abducted by bandits in Katsina and Niger states, said he was helpless in the case of…
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Insecurity: World Igbo Congress rejects Ebubeagu, asks S-East govs to strengthen ESN

Insecurity: World Igbo Congress rejects Ebubeagu, asks S-East govs to strengthen ESN

…S’East govs, Ohanaeze, PGs compiling names of IPOB members, ESN operatives to hand over to military —IPOB…Ohanaeze warns against military deployment in S-East zone…Igbo group worries over situation in S-East…Increasing insecurity in S-East unsettles Anglican Bishops. The World Igbo Congress, WIC, has rejected South East Governors’ formation of EbubeAgu as an alternative regional security outfit. The group rather, urged the governors to support the Eastern Security Network, ESN, stop their ruse and serve the people. This came as the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB,raised the alarm that South East governors in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndigbo and some “treacherous’ traditional rulers…
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Buhari replies Gumi, says no amnesty for bandits, criminals

Buhari replies Gumi, says no amnesty for bandits, criminals

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday downplayed the possibility of the Federal Government granting amnesty to criminals and bandits. Buhari warned that his government would deal decisively with all forms of criminality in the country. He spoke while declaring open a joint security meeting of the Northern State Governors’ Forum, Northern Traditional Rulers Council and delegation from the Federal Government. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, Buhari said he has directed the security chief to evolve strategy on how to deal with all forms of criminalities. He said: “I must appreciate the efforts of the 19 Northern States Governors’…
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IPOB: Why I invited soldiers to Orlu – Imo Gov, Uzodinma

IPOB: Why I invited soldiers to Orlu – Imo Gov, Uzodinma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has justified the Nigerian military operation against Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in some parts of Orlu. Uzodinma vowed that his administration would not yield to pressure from those calling for withdrawal of soldiers. The governor said he invited soldiers in Orlu to restore calm in the area after members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) killed policemen and citizens. Uzodimma, who spoke through the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprain Akaolisa, at a press briefing in Owerri, said the narrative that innocent people were being killed by the military was false. He…
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APC will rule Nigeria for 100 years – Rep Gagdi

APC will rule Nigeria for 100 years – Rep Gagdi

A House of Representatives member, Yusuf Gagdi says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold power in Nigeria for 100 years. Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam federal constituency, made the declaration on Saturday. He spoke after revalidating his membership of the APC in Gum-Gagdi in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The lawmaker stated that the party has been gaining momentum since 2015. Gagdi said APC’s performance over the years would make Nigerians vote for the platform in the 2023 general elections and beyond. “From the crowd you have seen here today, it is clear that APC, our party is…
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