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Why North was worst hit by violent hunger protests – Yaya Oseni

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Why North was worst hit by violent hunger protests – Yaya Oseni

The northern part of the country has been worst hit by the ugly turn of events of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest.

Many lives have been lost and private and state-owned properties looted and destroyed as a result of the once peaceful protest that has been hijacked by hoodlums and criminals disguising as protesters.

This has necessitated the imposition of curfew in various states, such as Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, Yobe, and Plateau State.

While many opine that the region is worst hit by the protest because they were ”gaslighted” to protest against the federal government by Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, others argue that the hate the North has for a Southern president propelled their grievances.

According to Yaya Oseni, ”The north is not happy that a Southerner is the president.”

He argued that the region protested en masse against former president Goodluck Jonathan, another Southern president.

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”We saw what happened during Jonathan’s era. This protest is more in the North than in the South for obvious reasons,” he said.

”It is quite unfortunate that after 64 years of independence, we don’t see ourselves as one Nigeria,” Oseni added.

Sharing the same sentiments, Lawal Sharifdeen argued that the region ”can’t endure to stay out of power. They have born to rule mentally. Let them destroy all their resources because a southerner is the president.”

However, for Sadeeq Kabir, he mentioned that it is an aberration to say the region is ”not happy with a Southern president.”

He mentioned that during the 2023 presidential polls, Arewa voted en masse for Tinubu.

”The north voted for Tinubu regardless of his region and anything, we believed in him and his abilities, so it’s quite unfortunate to say the north is not happy with a southerner as their leader, whereas the north gave that southerner the highest vote,” Sadiq stated.

While many states have remained under curfew in a bid to mitigate the wanton destruction of lives and properties, the hunger protest has continued in states like Lagos and Rivers State.

Why North was worst hit by violent hunger protests – Yaya Oseni

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Soldier, four others killed in Benue during suspected cultists clash

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Soldier, four others killed in Benue during suspected cultists clash

Four people, including a soldier, were reportedly killed by suspected cultists in the North Bank area of Makurdi, Benue State, on Thursday and Friday.

Local sources revealed that the victims, including two young men and a soldier, were attacked late Friday night.

Another individual, believed to be a cultist, was killed in his home on Thursday.

Chairman of the vigilance group Operation Shara, Nura Umar, stated, “The soldier and two boys were innocent victims attacked by suspected cultists. The incidents occurred near the BIPC area.”

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However, police spokesperson Catherine Anene confirmed only one civilian death, adding, “Operatives have been deployed to address the situation.”

The area has seen a surge in rival cult clashes in recent weeks, raising concerns over public safety.

 

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Ndume tells Bwala to beg Shettima for forgiveness over Muslim-Muslim ticket outburst

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Ndume tells Bwala to beg Shettima for forgiveness over Muslim-Muslim ticket outburst

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on Daniel Bwala, the newly appointed Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications to President Bola Tinubu, to apologize to Vice President Kashim Shettima.

In a statement, Ndume attributed his plea to Bwala’s earlier criticism of Shettima’s selection as Tinubu’s running mate, a decision that led to Bwala’s exit from the APC over concerns about the party’s Muslim-Muslim ticket.

It should be recalled that Bwala, previously a spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign, recently joined Tinubu’s team after being a vocal critic of the ruling party’s decision to present two Muslim candidates for the 2023 presidential election.

Bwala resigned from the APC in July 2022, condemning the party’s choice of Shettima as insensitive to Nigeria’s secular principles. At the time, he publicly opposed the Muslim-Muslim ticket, sparking significant debate.

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In his statement, Ndume said, “I wish to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Public Communication and Media. This gesture deserves serious applause, particularly in view of the roles played by Bwala in the recent past.”

Ndume praised Tinubu’s appointment as a move towards inclusivity and reconciliation, urging Bwala to work closely with Vice President Shettima. “You should work with the Vice President closely as your second principal to promote the renewed hope agenda of Mr. President,” Ndume advised.

He also encouraged Bwala to follow the example of key Tinubu allies such as Sunday Dare, Hadiza Bala Usman, and Bayo Onanuga, emphasizing the need for constructive advocacy. “These individuals defend and market Tinubu’s policies backed by facts and figures without being abusive or offensive. Bwala should adopt a similar approach,” Ndume stated.

Highlighting the importance of grassroots connection, Ndume added, “Charity begins at home. You must connect with the grassroots to ensure the administration’s message resonates with the people. I wish you success in your new assignment.”

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Supreme Court sacks Remo monarch in Ogun State

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The Supreme Court in Abuja has affirmed Oba Olatunji Kalejaiye’s removal from the throne, the Nloku of Iraye in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The Apex court’s decision affirmed an earlier order of the Appeal Court asking Kalejaiye to stop parading himself as the Nloku of Iraye.

In the Supreme Court ruling delivered by Justice Uwani Musa Aba Aji, the Apex Court granted the application to strike out Kalejaiye’s appeal for lack of diligent prosecution, as prayed.

“Appeal number SC/CV11112022 is at this moment struck out for lack of diligent prosecution,”’ the Supreme Court ruled to end the embattled monarch’s troubled reign as Nloku of Iraye.

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Justices Habeeb Adewale Abiru, M.M. Saulawa, Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme, and Obande Festus Ogbuinya were with Justice Musa on the case.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State had in September 2022, halted the reign of the deposed Nloku of Iraye, Oba Kalejaiye, while ruling on the case (Appeal No: CA/1B/255/2015 Suit No: HCS/65/2019, an appeal filed by Kalejaiye against his deposition in 2015 by a State High Court sitting in Sagamu.

The Justices of the Appeal Court, led by Hon. Justice Moore A. A. Adumein, ruled that “the appeal lacked merit and is hereby dismissed. The Judgment of Hon. Justice Olugbenga Ogunfowora is hereby affirmed.”

Speaking on the Supreme Court judgment, Pa Olu Salau, head of the Sugbada royal family appreciated the Justices for doing justice to the matter brought before them in a brilliant, comprehensive, and incisive manner. He urged all parties in the dispute to accept the judgment as the will of God and the wishes of the good people of Iraye.

 

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