“We hope that you will take immediate action to address this issue and restore the trust of Nigerian students in the leadership of NANS.”
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Ilorin: Retired works controller murdered on New Year’s Day
Ilorin: Retired works controller murdered on New Year’s Day
A shocking tragedy struck Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, on New Year’s Day as AbdulRazaq Ajani, a retired controller of works at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, was brutally murdered in his home.
The incident occurred shortly after he returned with his wife and children from a trip to his hometown, Offa.
The horrifying event unfolded around 3 p.m. at Dele Gege Street, off Awolowo Road, in the Tanke area of Ilorin. According to family members, four young men, aged between 18 and 22, entered the compound moments after Mr. Ajani and his family arrived.
CCTV footage from the scene revealed unsettling details. Two of the assailants were seen loitering outside the gate, with one sipping water from a plastic bottle, while the other two casually strolled into the compound. The retired officer, who was in one of the sitting rooms on the ground floor of his one-storey residence, noticed the strangers and rose to meet them at the main door.
“They appeared to be engaging him in a discussion until he was suddenly lying face down on the ground,” said one of the family members describing what he saw on the CCTV.
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The immediate family members reportedly watched in horror as the assassins hacked their father with what looked like small axes.
Their gruesome task accomplished, the assassins swiftly fled the scene before the howling of the family members drew the attention of neighbours.
When this reporter arrived at the house at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the police had evacuated the body and left.
A few mourners and some family members sat in the main sitting room, a few metres from the blood-splattered corridor where the senior citizen was hacked to death by the assassins.
A civil engineer, Mr Ajani retired from the Federal Ministry of Works about four years ago but was said to have accepted a contract appointment at the ministry last year.
Neighbours in the quiet street spoke highly of him and his wife, who owns a popular confectionery, Reo Cakes, in Ilorin.
Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the police spokesperson in Kwara State, said the police have begun investigations into the incident.
In a telephone conversation on Thursday morning, Mrs Ejire-Adeyemi said the police replied promptly to a distress call from the residence but the killers escaped before the arrival of officers.
“We will review the CCTV records and other evidence and bring those involved in the killing to justice,” she said.
Ilorin: Retired works controller murdered on New Year’s Day
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Distribution of CNG buses tears NANS leaders apart
Distribution of CNG buses tears NANS leaders apart
The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, is currently grappling with a crisis over the distribution formula of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses to higher institutions nationwide.
A faction of the student body is accusing its national president, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, and the Students’ Senate President, Comrade Babatunde Akinteye Afeez, of being selective in the distribution formula.
The faction has also passed a vote of no confidence on the two leaders.
The accusation was contained in a petition jointly signed by the Deputy Senate President, Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano State; Comrade Huzaifa Sabo Usman, National ex-officio; Comrade Anderson Chimezie Uwakwe of the Federal College of Land and Resources Technology Owerri, Imo State, Vice President Special Duties; Egbo Johnpaul Nnamchi, Enugu State College of Education; Comrade Gundu Mimidoo Joy, Public Relations Officer, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Abdulkaman Muhammad; Comrade Muhd Muazu; Mamuna Bello; Paul Edoh Gabriel; Kabiru Saminu; and Okafor Ernest Obinna made available to newsmen Monday in Awka.
In the statement, a copy of which was also sent to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Director-General, Department of State Services, DSS Headquarters, Abuja; Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Force Headquarters, Abuja; EFCC; ICPC; SSA to the President on Students Affairs; Minister of Transportation; NANS Zonal Coordinators; NANS JCC Chairmen; as well as all SUG Presidents, asking particularly President Tinubu to urgently intervene to avoid a breakdown of law and order and to save his political integrity in the country.
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The petition read in part: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dear Sir, Petition against unequal distribution of CNG buses by the President, National Association of Nigerian Students, and a vote of no confidence on Lucky Emonefe and Babatunde Akinteye Afeez. On behalf of the Nigerian Students, we write to express our utmost indignation and disappointment at the egregious unequal distribution of the CNG buses recently donated to the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS.
“This decision, made by the President of NANS, Comr. Lucky Emonofe, in collaboration with the Senate President, Comr. Babatunde Akinteye Afeez is a flagrant disregard for the principles of equity, justice, and transparency.”
“The buses meant to benefit all Nigerian students have been selectively distributed, leaving many students without access to this vital resource. This unequal distribution will inevitably lead to a shortage of transportation options within our campuses, causing undue hardship and economic challenges for Nigerian students.”
“The economic implications of this unequal distribution cannot be overstated. Many students rely on affordable transportation to commute from campuses, and the shortage of these buses will only exacerbate the economic challenges facing Nigerian students. This will lead to increased costs for alternative transportation, which will further burden students who are already struggling to cope with the situation”.
*Mr. President, we urge you to take immediate action by addressing this issue, as it will inevitably have far-reaching consequences on your political integrity. The unequal distribution of the buses will not only tarnish the image of NANS but also undermine the trust and confidence of students in your leadership, particularly during these economically challenging times across the country”.
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Gunmen kill 3 sons of Anambra native doctor
Gunmen kill 3 sons of Anambra native doctor
Gunmen have killed three children of a native doctor at their home in Nise community of Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State.
The killers were said to have carried out the act on Saturday night by scaling the fence to gain entrance to the building.
It was learnt that the suspects dumped the corpses in a parked Mercedes Benz car in the compound before exiting.
Spokesman of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, told newsmen on Monday that a manhunt for the killers had begun.
“The assailants entered the compound, killed the victims and dumped their corpses inside a parked Mercedes Benz in the compound. The incident happened on Saturday, but we got the report late on Sunday.
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“We are trying to unravel the circumstances behind the killing, whether it was due to the negligence of their father or the motive of the suspect and as soon as we conclude our investigation, the report will be made public,” he said.
A source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the bodies of the three boys, aged between six and two, were found with their mouths tied.
The source claimed the native doctor had a habit of locking up his children and wife in the house while he is out.
“The father of the victims was reported to have been having issues with some unconfirmed individuals. However, it cannot be determined if these conflicts led to the deaths of the three children or not,” the source added.
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Court to hear Speed Darlington’s N300m suit against IG Jan. 13
Court to hear Speed Darlington’s N300m suit against IG Jan. 13
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed Jan. 13 to hear a N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the detained Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington.
He filed the lawsuit against the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Justice Musa Liman fixed the date after counsel for the singer, Abubakar Marshal, sought an adjournment to enable the I-G’s lawyer, Garba Audu, to study and to respond accordingly to the processes served on him in the open court.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Liman had, on Dec. 23, 2024, ordered the I-G to charge Speed Darlington to court or release him on bail unconditionally within 48 hours.
The judge made the order in a ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by a lawyer who appeared for Achakpo, David Ihuoma, and adjourned the matter until Jan. 6 for the hearing of the substantive case.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Speed Darlington, 39, was allegedly arrested by the police over allegations of “defamation and cyberstalking” of the ace award-winning artiste, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy but was released on bail on Oct. 8, 2024.
A lawyer and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju alleged that Speed Darlington was apprehended in Lagos State following a petition by Burna Boy, and was moved to Abuja where he had been in detention.
Upon resuming hearing in the matter on Monday, Marshal informed the court that the matter was scheduled for hearing of the originating motion on notice for the enforcement of Achakpo’s fundamental rights.
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Although Audu said he was yet to be served with the process, the court however confirmed through the proof of service in the court record that the police were duly served.
The judge thereafter directed Marshal to avail Audu with a copy of the application in the open court.
Justice Liman then asked Marshal if the singer had been released but the lawyer responded in the negative.
Responding, Audu explained to the court that the I-G had already filed a criminal charge against Speed Darlington before the singer filed the motion ex-parte for his release.
Court to hear Speed Darlington’s N300m suit against IG Jan. 13
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