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Five killed, houses burnt in Ibadan Amotekun, hoodlums clash
Five youths who were keeping vigil in the Labiran area of Ibadan were shot dead during a clash between the personnel of the Oyo State Security network, codenamed Amotekun, and hoodlums on Friday evening, according a SaharaReporters’ report.
Labiran has been troubled by some hoodlums in the last few days, necessitating youths to keep vigil in the area to avert robbery.
It was learnt that on Thursday night, for instance, over 200 houses were razed while hoodlums killed a young man in the area.
One of the youths in the area, who simply identified himself as Wale, said following the burning and looting of property in the area, elders in the community invited youths to stay awake to avert a recurrence.
He said, “It is true; they killed four of our friends. Their families took them for burial this morning. Our fathers invited us to keep vigil. When we heard that those miscreants were coming, one of our brothers invited the operatives of Amotekun to help us.
“On arrival, they started shooting sporadically while hoodlums were also shooting. As a result, Monsuru, Ridwan and two other people were killed.
“They have taken their corpses for burial. Those hoodlums later came back to our area around 5am. As we speak, they are burning houses again. Smoke is everywhere. Many have fled our area now. We need help.”
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Just in: Yahaya Bello not with us, he remains wanted – EFCC
Just in: Yahaya Bello not with us, he remains wanted – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, is not in its custody.
On Wednesday, Ohiare Michael, director of Bello’s media office, said the former governor had “honoured the invitation” of the anti-graft agency over alleged money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of N80.2 billion.
Michael said Bello made the decision “after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies”.
But in a statement issued by Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson, the anti-graft agency said Bello remains wanted.
“Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is incorrect. The Commission wishes to state that Bello is not in its custody,” the statement reads.
“Bello, already declared wanted by the Commission for alleged N80.2billion money laundering charges, remains wanted with a subsisting warrant for his arrest.”
On April 18, the EFCC declared Bello wanted after an unsuccessful attempt to arrest him.
Prior to this, the former governor failed to appear in court to defend the allegations made against him by the anti-graft agency.
The commission also asked anyone with useful information on Bello’s whereabouts to contact the commission or the nearest police station.
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We no longer recognise Abure as Labour Party chairman – INEC
We no longer recognise Abure as Labour Party chairman – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again stated that it’s illegal and unconstitutional for Julius Abure to continue portraying himself as the National Chairman of the Labour Party.
The commission said it does not recognise Abure and other national working committee members of the party because their tenure expired in June 2024.
INEC’s position was contained in a counter affidavit filed in response to the Labour Party’s suit challenging its exclusion from INEC’s refresher training for uploading party agents ahead of the Edo and Ondo States governorship elections.
INEC asserted that the Labour Party’s leadership, including Abure, is now invalid, and the Commission did not recognise the party’s March 2024 National Convention, which claimed to re-elect Abure as chairman.
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INEC insisted that the convention violated the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act, stressing that it only engages with parties that have valid and subsisting leadership.
In a written address in support of the counter affidavit, INEC’s legal team, led by Tanko Inuwa, SAN, argued that the Labour Party’s suit is seeking declaratory reliefs, which cannot be granted as a matter of course or based on mere admissions.
They contended that the Labour Party must succeed on the strength of its case, even in the face of admissions.
The Commission’s lawyers further submitted that having failed to comply with the extant legal frameworks in conducting its national convention; the Labour Party does not have a valid leadership that INEC can engage.
They urged the court to dismiss the suit, insisting that the Labour Party is not entitled to the reliefs sought.
We no longer recognise Abure as Labour Party chairman – INEC
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Why Lagos govt sealed Cubana Chief priest’s food outlet – Commissioner
Why Lagos govt sealed Cubana Chief priest’s food outlet – Commissioner
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed Donald’s Fast Food, a restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, due to persistent noise pollution and environmental violations.
The fast food outlet, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1, was closed by LASEPA after failing to comply with environmental regulations despite several warnings and abatement notices.
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Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the closure on Sunday via his social media handle, stating: “After several warnings and abatement notices, LASEPA sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions.”
Why Lagos govt sealed Cubana Chief priest’s food outlet – Commissioner
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