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Youths, hoodlums clash in Yoruba community of Kaduna

Many homes have been destroyed in the Yoruba community of Kaduna State following a violent clash between youths and hoodlums in the area.

The unrest, which occurred opposite the Nigerian Army Depot Barracks in the Sabon Gari area, Zaria, began on Sunday, September 29, and continued for several days, culminating on Tuesday, October 1.

According to reports from multiple sources, the conflict was triggered when a young Hausa boy entered a house within the Yoruba community.

The boy was caught, and in response, some members of the community allegedly beat him. He later died after being taken to the Sarkin’s palace.

This tragic incident escalated, leading to irate youths attacking the Yoruba community.

“The Hausa boy was caught stealing in a Yoruba woman’s house and was beaten even by same Hausa people on Sunday. He was later taken to Sarkin’s palace, the thief requested water to drink and it was one Hausa woman that gave him water.

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“In the process, he gave up to the ghost, by 7pm, the Hausa youths mobilised in groups and started destroying Yoruba people’s properties. They burnt down houses and cars. Alhamdulilah, I saw death but trust Allah they only destroyed all my glass windows, I’m out of my home now, please continue to support me and my family with prayers,” a resident affected told SaharaReporters.

Another resident of the community said the youths returned on Tuesday morning attacking people from other tribes.

“They are back destroying our properties and attacking us. See, most of these thieves are from Sarkin’s house and in the past, when these thieves were caught and taken to Sarkin’s house, they would immediately release them yesterday.

“One of my close boys who is a Hausa boy sent me a message late last night to leave my house as they would be coming to kill the Yoruba people and other tribes today.

“Yesterday, one of the Hausa boys stabbed one of our persons and owner of Adumas School while he was sending back his students home over the crisis. “They handed the boy to the police but they have released him as we talk, please we all have left our homes because these Hausa boys are threatening to kill us all.”

Youths, hoodlums clash in Yoruba community of Kaduna

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Dino Melaye wins six-year legal battle against FG

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October 7, 2024

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Dino Melaye wins six-year legal battle against FG

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, says justice has been served in his case against the Federal Government, after six years.

Melaye said the court had acquitted him of 12 cases filed against him by the government.

Posting on X, Melaye wrote: “Justice served after 6 years. Justice delayed is never Justice denied. God alone be praised. Sen Dino Melaye 12- Federal Government and IGP 0. EN. 12 cases all won by God. PROF MIKE OZEKHOME AND RICKY TAFA THANK YOU. NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER.”

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Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital High Court in Maitama has cleared Melaye of two charges of providing false information concerning an alleged assassination attempt on his life in 2017.

This legal battle began in February 2018 when Melaye faced accusations of falsely implicating Edward Onoja, the then Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, in the alleged assassination plot.

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84 lecturers died in three months waiting for unpaid salaries – ASUU

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October 7, 2024

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ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke

84 lecturers died in three months waiting for unpaid salaries – ASUU

Eighty-four university lecturers have lost their lives owing to the refusal of the the Federal Government to pay their salaries, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said.

ASUU disclosed that the deceased lecturers died between May and August 2024 amid the worsening economic hardship in the country.

The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, made this known on Channels Television’s socio-political programme ‘Inside Sources’ with Laolu Akande.

He said, “In the past three months, from May to August (2024), Nigerian universities lost 84 academics to death. In three months, because of what our people are going through.

“Despite this crisis, you are holding somebody’s three-and-half or more salaries on the no-work, no-pay, you are owing this money. People are trying to survive, you introduced fuel increase, you introduced electricity increase, and everything is gone now.”

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The President of the ASUU demanded more funding for university education in Nigeria, noting that the sector can only function optimally if lecturers are incentivized and motivated.

He revealed that he earns N420,000 per month despite being a professor for 15 years.

According to him, Nigerian lecturers can’t compete globally if they are paid poorly.

Recall that on September 25, 2024, ASUU issued the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve several lingering issues including the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement as well as the release of withheld salaries due to the 2022 industrial action.

In 2022, academic and non-academic unions in Nigeria embarked on an eight-month strike to press home some of their demands including a better welfare package.

The administration of then President Muhammadu Buhari subsequently invoked a ‘no work, no pay policy’ against the unions but President Bola Tinubu, in October 2023, approved the release of four of the about eight months withheld salaries.

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Wike initiated plots to destabilise Rivers — Ex-Commissioner

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October 7, 2024

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Wike initiated plots to destabilise Rivers — Ex-Commissioner

A former commissioner for information in Rivers state, Austin Tam-George, has expressed disappointment in Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT) over alleged attempts to destabilize the state.

Tam-George shared his thoughts on Channel Television’s “Morning Brief” on Monday, reflecting on his 2017 resignation under Wike’s governorship.

Wike governed Rivers from 2015 to 2023 and has been at odds with Governor Siminalayi Fubara for nearly a year.

The feud escalated more ahead of local government elections, prompting Tam-George to urge Wike to prioritize his ministerial duties.

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“I’m very disappointed in what the minister is doing. He’s the one orchestrating this. He’s the one who has set forth a process to destabilise the state,” he said.

Tam-George noted Wike’s focus should be on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), particularly addressing its struggling public schools.

Instead, Wike’s actions are met with resistance from Rivers people, who want Governor Fubara to implement effective administration.

Tam-George appealed to Wike to let Governor Fubara do his job, saying, “For God’s sake, let us allow Governor Fubara to do his work.”

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