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Sit-at-home: Ebonyi Police Force declared lawlessness to be a zero-tolerance policy

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The Ebonyi State Police Command and other security agencies have pledged to conduct state-wide intensive patrols in response to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) recent declaration of a sit-at-home order.

IPOB had set Monday as the date for its weekly sit-at-home program. The secessionist group, however, was forced to call off the action due to pressure.

Despite the suspension, parts of the region saw a ghost town on Monday last week.

However, in a statement issued by DSP Loveth Odah, the state Police Public Relations Officer, the command warned any group or organizers of the sit-at-home program to heed the order or face the consequences.

According to the PPRO, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Garba, has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical/Operational Units to monitor the secessionist group’s activities in order to maintain law and order in the state.

The Commissioner stated that the command has zero tolerance for lawlessness, adding that the state’s security agencies would no longer fold their hands and watch as any group or individual violates the fundamental rights of law-abiding citizens, emphasizing that Ebonyi has always been a peaceful state.

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He reassured residents that they would be safe, and urged them to go about their lawful business without fear of being intimidated or harassed by any group or individual.

“The general public, particularly parents and guardians, should monitor and discourage their children/wards from engaging in any unlawful activity or criminal acts,” he said, adding that “the long arm of the law will definitely catch up with any criminal.”

Taofeek Ajilesoro, member of the Reps, has filed peace suit against Ife-Modakeke

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Taofeek Ajilesoro, a lawmaker in the House of Representatives representing the federal constituency of Ife, has urged citizens and residents of Ife and Modakeke to put down their swords and allow for peace.

Ajilesoro also urged residents of the affected community not to allow criminal elements to seize any opportunity to cause unrest and mayhem.

The lawmaker said in a statement released on Monday that because it was an undeniable fact that Nigeria was facing security challenges as a nation, the people should allow peace to reign.

The lawmaker also urged people to join hands with the Ooni of Ife and the Ogunsua of Modakeke in their efforts to ensure peace in both towns.

While praising the state government for acting quickly to restore order, Ajilesoro assured that security operatives were working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators of the heinous act to justice.

He also urged citizens and residents of the affected communities to leave the work of constituted security agencies to them and not to take the law into their own hands.

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“We should not allow evildoers to jeopardize our peaceful coexistence that we have enjoyed for years,” he says.

“As we are all aware, progress and development can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace and love.”

Osimhen sent off against Venezia in Serie A

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On Sunday, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen received a straight red card in their 2-0 victory over Venezia.

It was their first game of the Serie A season 2021/2022.

In the 23rd minute, Osimhen was sent off for violent conduct on Daan Heymans prior to a corner kick.

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Luciano Spalletti’s team maintained their composure and kept their opponents from scoring.
Both Lorenzo Insigne and Eljif Elmas scored in the 62nd and 72nd minutes to ensure they received all three points.

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Napoli’s next/ two Serie A matches against Genoa and Juventus will be without Osimhen.

Last season, the 24-year-old scored 10 goals in 24 Serie A games.

Oyinlola welcomes APC decampees to the PDP in Osun 2022

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Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former governor of Osun State and a PDP chieftain, has urged newly decamped members to make positive changes in their wards, local governments, and the state as a whole.

During the official welcoming of decampees from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the PDP in the Odo-Otin local government council area on Sunday, the party’s former National Secretary made this known.

The former Lagos State military administrator assured them that the party was not factionalized in the state while urging them to contribute meaningfully to the party.

He also hinted that if the PDP wins the gubernatorial election in 2022 and the presidential election in 2023, it will soon take over Osun State.
Former APC members were also welcomed into the PDP by another party chieftain and Board of Trustees member, Chief Shuaib Oyedokun, who urged the decampees to work hard for the party’s electoral success.

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He also encouraged them to join forces and collaborate with the party’s current members.

Oyedokun also thanked all the decampees, who are mostly from Ward 12 in Odo-Otin local government, for choosing to join hands with the PDP in the State.

OAU alumni advise Buhari on secession: restructure Nigeria to quell agitations

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Under the auspices of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), alumni of the Obafemi Awolowo University have urged the current administration in the country to listen to requests for country restructuring from groups and individuals.

UNIFEMGA stated that this was necessary to prevent further secessionist and divisive movements in the country.

If the country is restructured, the issues of insecurity, stagnant economies, bad governance, corruption, and inability to manage diversity will be a thing of the past, according to the association.

In a communique issued at the conclusion of its 2021 National Annual Reunion Conference with the theme “Nigeria at a Crossroads: The Myths, The Facts, The Reality,” UNIFEMGA stated that the country must be restructured to accommodate all sections of the country.

Political instability, lack of focused and visionary leadership, economic mismanagement, poor communication, and corruption, according to UNIFEMGA National President Engineer Abdulfattah Olanlege and National Public Relations Officer Shamsideen Adenopo, are the major factors contributing to the country’s economic decline.

In a communique made available on Monday, the association said it was disturbed by insecurity and renewed agitation in the country for self-determination.

“Political instability, a lack of focused and visionary leadership, economic mismanagement, poor communication, and corruption are easily identifiable as major factors contributing to the country’s economic decline.

“Many national debates are fueled by ignorance rather than knowledge, and as a result, debates devolve into emotional outbursts rather than evidence-based, civilized discourse.

“Our various educational institutions’ knowledge bases have not translated into solutions to our society’s problems.

“Islam is a religion that encourages all of its followers to adopt modern ideas and technologies that will improve their lives, as long as they stay within Allah’s bounds.

“It is necessary to restructure the country in such a way that all sections of the country feel a sense of belonging, as the current constitution has vested the federal government with total control of all minerals, including oil, on both land and water.

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“If the country is able to reach national consensus and communicate effectively with the citizens, the issue of insecurity, stagnating economy, and bad governance, particularly decay of institutions, endemic corruption, and inability to manage diversity, will be a thing of the past,” it stated.

US asked American airlines to assist in the evacuation of Afghans

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US asked American airlines to assist in the evacuation of Afghans

Following the fall of Kabul to Taliban extremists, the US enlisted the help of several major airlines to evacuate tens of thousands of Afghans, Americans, and other foreigners.

According to the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) to assist in the onward movement of people arriving at US bases in the Middle East.

“We’re going to do everything we can to get every American citizen who wants to get out out,” Austin said in an ABC interview about the evacuation mission, adding that the same went for America’s Afghan allies.

According to the statement, 18 civilian aircraft from American Airlines, Atlas, Delta, Omni, Hawaiian, and United will assist dozens of military cargo transports in the evacuation.

Instead of flying into and out of Kabul, the planes will transport people from US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to European countries, and then to the United States for many.

With tens of thousands of troops attempting to secure the Afghan capital’s airport, Washington has set a deadline of August 31 to complete one of the Pentagon’s largest evacuation missions ever.

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“We’re going to keep an eye on the situation. And, once again, we must work tirelessly to get as many people out as possible. We’ll make a recommendation to the president as we get closer to that deadline,” he told ABC.

According to President Joe Biden, up to 15,000 Americans should be removed from Afghanistan, with the administration aiming to get at least 50,000 Afghan allies and their families out as well.

There have been reports of Taliban militants intimidating and beating people trying to get to the airport, but Austin said the militants have mostly let Americans pass through safely.

The situation became even more complicated on Saturday, when the US government issued a warning to its citizens to avoid the airport due to “security threats.”

Since the operation began on August 14, the Pentagon said Saturday that 17,000 people have been evacuated, with many of them being flown first to Qatar or Kuwait. There were 2,500 Americans in total.

According to CNN, the US military and its partners have flown out another 7,900 people in the last 24 hours, according to US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

“We can’t put a specific figure on exactly what we’ll be able to do going forward… but I’ll just tell you that we’re going to try to exceed expectations, and do as much as we can, and take care of as many people as we can, for as long as we can,” Austin told ABC.

The CRAF has only been used twice: once to fly troops during the Gulf War in 1990-91 and again during the Iraq invasion in 2002-2003.

Cristiano Ronaldo has requested that he be benched by Juventus

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Following his impressive performance in Chelsea’s Premier League 2-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday evening, Thomas Tuchel has dubbed striker Romelu Lukaku a “democratic leader.”

Tuchel stated that the Belgian international enjoys conversing with everyone.

Tuchel’s side defeated Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, and Lukaku scored on his second Chelsea debut.

The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup winners also got goals from Reece James.

Tuchel was quoted by Chelsea’s website as saying after the game, “I’m very happy with the way he [Romelu Lukaku] has integrated already.”

“He’s a smart guy who likes to be part of a group and is a democratic leader who speaks to everyone.

“He’s very friendly, humble, and competitive, so he adds something to our game that we didn’t have much of before, such as ball protection and playing very direct upfront into the last line.

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“There is no better way for him to begin than with a goal. He came close to scoring a second goal, but Bernd Leno saved it, and he also assisted on a few half-chances and chances, so it’s a good start. Now it’s up to us to get better.”

Lukaku will now look to keep up his impressive form for Chelsea when they face Liverpool at Anfield on August 29.

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The Ooni Caucus of Eminent Yoruba Sons and Daughters has condemned the killing of seven people in Toro village on Friday by gunmen from Modakeke.

Akin Osuntokun, the Coordinator of the Ooni Caucus, condemned the attempt to portray the crime as a re-enactment of the Ife-Modakeke conflict in a statement released on Sunday.

He claimed the attempt by those he referred to as “mischief makers” was intended to divert security agencies’ attention away from the real problem.

“We commiserate with the families and communities of the deceased and pray that this does not happen again,” the statement said.

“What concerns me the most about this unfortunate development is the attempt to use it to rekindle the feud between Ife and Modakeke. For the sake of our common humanity, peace, unity, and stability in Yorubaland, and indeed Nigeria, those orchestrating the development should immediately cease and desist from such mischief.

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“We reiterate the Ooni palace’s patient investigation and peace-promoting stance, and we condemn attempts to add communal coloration to the crime in order to divert security operatives from uncovering the evil minds behind the devilish act. The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.

“We offer Kabiyesi Oonirisa (Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi) our support and sympathies as he brings his trademark goodwill, tolerance, accommodating, and patriarchal disposition to bear on the unfortunate event.”

Remember that on Friday, killings erupted in Ife and Modakeke, and it was reported that some of those transporting the slain victims’ bodies to the mortuary attempted to attack the Ooni palace, but were repulsed.

Ado Buji, a legendary bandit commander, was caught in Katsina as an informant

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In Katsina State, police have arrested 13 alleged offenders linked to theft, banditry, and kidnapping.

A 40-year-old guy suspected of being a bandit’s informant in the state’s Faskari Local Government Area was among those arrested.

On August 12, the suspect, Abdullahi Sani of Ruwan Godiya Village in Faskari LGA, was apprehended.

Prior to his arrest, the suspect was overheard on the phone with a prominent bandit commander (Alhaji Ado Buji), and was strongly suspected by the community of being a bandit informant, according to SP Gambo Isah, who spoke at a news conference held at the command headquarters on Friday.

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According to Isah, the suspect confessed to the crime and revealed that he was given N800,000 to acquire vital items for the bandit leader and his camp throughout the inquiry.

According to Isah, the suspect further alleged that he was introduced to the bandits’ leader by Mallam Mustapha Isah of Ruwan Godiya village in Faskari LGA.

The police spokesperson stated, “He was later traced and apprehended.”

Army reaffirms its commitment to combating insecurity and welcomes 5,001 new recruits into their training program

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The Nigerian Army has announced that it is committed to fighting insecurity in the country, announcing the opening of 5001 81 Regular Recruits Intake for soldiers training.

The Commandant, Depot, Nigerian Army, Brig-Gene Aminu Shehu Chinade warned the trainees to be of good conduct and follow the institution’s rules, according to a statement issued by Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Depot, Nigerian Army, Zaria Lieutenant Joy Abah at the weekend.

“You will be taught the essentials of Soldering for the period of your stay in Depot, Nigerian Army, Zaria, which includes physical and endurance training, unarmed combat, weapon handling, basic field craft and minor tactic, drill, counter-terrorists training, first aid, field hygiene, and military regimentation,” the statement said.

“I warned you to avoid malingering and absenteeism because the Training Curriculum set aside for you will help you achieve your goal of being transformed into Professional Soldiers for the Nigerian Army and the country at large.”

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The statement went on to say that the training inaugurations had been a long-standing tradition in the Nigerian Army, signaling the official induction and start of training circles and courses in formations and Nigerian Armed Forces institutions.

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