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Fresh protest creates tension in Kano

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7 months ago

September 14, 2024

Kano protest (File photo)

Fresh protest creates tension in Kano

Tension is brewing in Kano State as workers in the Dakata/Sauna Small Scale Enterprises (SMEs) area of Nassarawa Local Government took to the streets in protest over what they are calling a “crippling” electricity tariff hike.

The recent increase, allegedly imposed by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has sparked outrage and fear among the local business community.

Chanting slogans and holding placards, the workers expressed their anger, warning that the sudden tariff increase could force many SMEs to shut down, throwing countless families into financial crisis.

“Our livelihoods are under attack!” cried Aisha Abdullahi, one of the female protesters, who passionately voiced the concerns of those affected. “For five days now, we haven’t been able to work, and if this continues, we will be pushed out completely. The authorities need to intervene before it’s too late!”

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Isma’ila Shehu Dakata, a prominent SME operator, described the tariff hike as “inhumane,” stating that the exorbitant 300% increase is simply unaffordable in the current economic climate. “Imagine a 300% hike amidst this economic hardship. It lacks any sense of compassion. We are being pushed out of business!” he exclaimed, hinting at the potential collapse of many SMEs in the area.

The local government has promised to step in, with Zilkifilu Alhassan, the Kano State Government representative in the area, vowing to address the issue. “We will ensure that the state government intervenes,” he pleaded, urging business owners not to shut down their operations.

As frustration grows, efforts to get a response from KEDCO have so far been unsuccessful, adding to the mounting tension. Workers and SME operators are now anxiously waiting to see if the authorities will heed their desperate call for a review of the new tariff, which they claim is strangling the lifeblood of their businesses.

Newstrends reports that Kano had last month witnessed violent #EndBadGovernance protest, which resulted in the imposition of 24-hour curfew by the Kano government.

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Rainstorm destroys schools, mosques, others in Kwara community

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April 2, 2025

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Rainstorm destroys schools, mosques, others in Kwara community

Rainstorm has destroyed some public and residential buildings in Ogele, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The storm also rendered scores of residents homeless

The incident, which occurred in the night of Eid- el- Fitr celebration, affected schools, mosques and other buildings. They included the Ansarul Islam Primary School, Community Secondary School, health centre and Mosques

Other were concrete poles and high tension wires supplying electricity to Ogele, Afon and other communities.

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Some victims of the rainstorm said they were still counting their losses.

They appealed to the government, individuals and organisations for help.

Aare Ogele, Alhaji Abubakar Akanbi, whose residence was also affected, called for government’s aid for the victims, including the Mufti of the community.

Chairman, Ogele Descendants Progressive Union (ODPU), Alhaji Issa Akanbi-Oniyo, said the incident had left many residents homeless.

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Rivers police arrest General Overseer for alleged homosexuality

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April 2, 2025

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Rivers police arrest General Overseer for alleged homosexuality

The Octopus (C4i) Strike Force Unit of the Nigeria Police has arrested a General Overseer of a new generation church in Eagle Island, Diobu, Port Harcourt over allegations of homosexuality.

The Guardian gathered that the General Overseer, nicknamed Elijah, was arrested after videos of him engaging in homosexual acts were leaked to the police by a male acquaintance named Patrick.

The acquaintance, who had been the target of the cleric’s advances, reportedly played along and captured nude videos of the pastor as evidence. The police, acting on credible intelligence, traced him to one of his relaxation spots in Port Harcourt, where he was arrested and taken into custody for investigation.

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Sources close to the investigation revealed that he has allegedly confessed to numerous acts of homosexuality involving both male adults and minors within and outside Port Harcourt.

Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe Koko, stated that the investigation is ongoing.

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Police hunt for last suspect in LASU graduate killing

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April 2, 2025

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Police hunt for last suspect in LASU graduate killing

The Lagos State Police Command on Monday said it had intensified its search for Teniola Ajisomo, who is the remaining suspect linked to the murder of a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University, Adedamola Ogunbode.

The Lagos State Police Command on March 12, exhumed the body of the late Ogunbode from a shallow grave behind the LASU fence in its Ojo campus.

Newstrends reported that the deceased, a Political Science Education graduate, had been missing since January 16.

Among those arrested during police investigations were Sunday Whepetoji, a pastor, who allegedly received N70,000 from the victim’s account; and Sheriff Adebayo, a church member, accused of also receiving N300,000.

Also, Omolara Ajisomo, who allegedly helped her children, Teniola and Olaoluwa Ajisomo, escape to Cotonou, Benin Republic, after each received N300,000 from the victim’s account, was arrested too.

Meanwhile, Olaoluwa was arrested in the Alakuko area of the state before leading the police to the shallow grave.

Reacting to an inquiry by PUNCH Metro on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said Teniola was still on the run.

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He said, “The suspect is still at large and we are trying to get him and we will soon get him. The Shepherd and Sheriff are in Ikoyi correctional centre and Ajisomo who took us to the grave is still with us and is assisting with the investigation.”

Hundeyin also confirmed that Omolara who aided the escape of her children had been released.

“The mother of two of the suspects has been released. She was arrested because her children used her identity to register the SIM. It was the SIM registration that led us to her. But when we discovered that she was not the one using the phone and we arrested the person using the phone, so we let the mother go.”

Hundeyin who addressed newsmen in the course of the probe said the church where some people alleged that the missing boy was killed and buried had been sealed to prevent it from being burned.

“The church was sealed following intelligence reports that some people planned to burn it down out of vengeance, and we do not want that to happen.

“It is still a suspected crime scene, we still need to go over it, and we may need to revisit that scene multiple times for us to gather evidential value.

“The church has been sealed for now to prevent it from being burnt. And we assure the public that updates will be given about the investigation and the progress we have made as soon as we get new updates,” he said.

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