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‘Announce state of emergency in Zamfara now’ — Human Rights Watchdog in Africa, HRWA tells Tinubu
The Human Rights Watchdog in Africa, HRWA, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State following reports that hundreds of inmates convicted for banditry-related offences were recently released from the Gusau Correctional Centre.
The group alleged that Governor Dauda Lawal authorised the release of 69 convicted bandits in September through what it described as a “secret state pardon,” reportedly processed through the Zamfara State Zakat and Endowment Board under a programme tagged “Religious Amnesty.”
In a statement on Friday, HRWA Executive Director, Samson Adamu, said the development had heightened fears among residents of the state, who are already battling persistent attacks, abductions, and communal violence.
According to the organisation, some of the released individuals included eight suspects remanded in January 2022 over serious offences such as criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide, dealing in human parts and acts described by authorities at the time as extremely violent.
Adamu said the alleged releases, involving inmates convicted under the administrations of former governors Abdul’aziz Yari and Bello Matawalle, had deepened public concern about the state government’s handling of security matters.
He accused Governor Lawal of downplaying the severity of the insecurity in Zamfara and called for decisive federal intervention.
“These developments have left many communities in fear and confusion.
“If the state government cannot guarantee the safety of its citizens, then the President must exercise emergency powers to restore order,” Adamu said.
The group urged President Tinubu to suspend the governor, overhaul the state’s security architecture, and order an independent investigation into the alleged pardons.
HRWA said such measures were necessary to prevent a further escalation of insecurity in the state.
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of 34 career and 30 non career ambassadors.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Naija News reports that the senate confirmed them during plenary on Thursday.
The confirmation came after the committee, chaired by Senator Sani Bello, presented its report, after which the recommendations were adopted.
However, during the session, Senator Sahabi Yau raised an objection, drawing attention to the absence of any nominee from Zamfara State on the list.
He urged that the President be notified of the omission.
In response, the Senate President acknowledged the concern, explaining that the current list was not exhaustive.
He assured lawmakers that he would raise the matter with the President. He further affirms that additional ambassadorial nominations are expected and that Zamfara State would not be excluded.
Among the career ambassadors are Arewa Esther (Oyo State); Adeola-Ibrahim Mopelola (Ogun); Ramat Omonbolale (Lagos); Monica Okechukwu Enebechi (Anambra); Adams Jane Basset (Cross River); Mohammed Lele (Bauchi); Muhammad Dahiru (Kaduna).
Those on the list of non- career include Ajimobi Florence (Oyo); Sulola Akande (Oyo); Uguwanyi Ifeanyi (Enugu); Ita Enang (Akwa Ibom); Femi Fani-Kayode (Osun); Jerry Manwe (Taraba); Reno Omokri (Delta); Ibas Ibok-Ette (Cross River); Abdulrahman Dambazzau (Kano); and Abas Braimah (Edo).
The Senate earlier confirmed three other non-career ambassadors, bringing to the total number of confirmed nominees to 67.
An abroad‑based man has taken to social media to share his old friend’s reaction after sending him a small amount of money.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The man identified by the X handle, @onyedikaanambra shared a credit transaction with his friend, whose reaction to the message has gone viral online.
However, the amount wasn’t disclosed in the chat, but the friend responded with heartfelt gratitude, offering prayers for God’s abundance upon him.
His response below…
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Bruhhh, Jesus, God bless you for me. You and your family.
You will never lack in this life. Anything you lay your hands upon is blessed. Thank you brotherly. Make I go chop. Jesus. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Meanwhile, the tweet has garnered over 400,000 views, with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Reactions Trailing Below….
The Promiseman remarked, “A man will show appreciation by merely seeing a little green light-a little hope, even when his request has not been granted. Men are generally appreciative and grateful except for few ones”.
Iniobong Udoh, “Hahahhahahhaa I don’t think gratitude/gratefulness is a gender bias virtue, I’m like this too”.
A Winner stated , “Men go thank you and pray for you sotey, e go remain small make dem mistakenly swear for you join sef”.
Slvi added added, “You call it little but that money probably came at a time when he might be at his lowest. But regardless, grateful people open doors for more blessings. It’s the same when we ask God for favors”.
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The Special Operations Unit (SOU) at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday arrested a fake soldier who attempted selling weapons to police officers.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Information available to The Chronicle from a deep throat source at the Police Headquarters reveals that the men in black uniform got the hint that a soldier, Warrant Officer (WOII) Enock Appiah, based in Kasoa, was looking for buyers of assault rifles.
Items allegedly retrieved from him
The intelligence closed in on the said WO Appiah who is married to three wives at his uncompleted building hideout within the Nurses Quarters, Domeabra-Kasoa.
The SOU personnel tactically positioned selves only for WO Appiah to fall. A search conducted on him revealed two pistols, namely Beretta and Tarius, and three rounds of AK47 assault rifle ammunitions.
Also found on him are various military uniforms and a fake military identity card bearing the name WO Enock Appiah.
According to the source, police investigation is ongoing to ascertain how he procured the uniforms and weapons.
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