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Nigerian Army Reacts To Soldier Killing Final-Year Varsity Student In Calabar
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that one of its personnel shot dead a final-year student of the University of Calabar, Mr Gray Agbesu, on Friday, July 9.
The soldier was one of the personnel deployed to the Calabar Correctional Service facility.
The army said on Sunday in a release that upon receipt of information, the soldier was apprehended by own troops, while trying to flee the town to evade arrest.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, stated that the soldier, whose identity was not disclosed, was currently in the custody of the Military Police.
He said, “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a viral video alleging the killing of a final-year student of the University of Calabar, Mr Gray Agbesu, on Friday, 9 July 2021 by a serving soldier deployed on duty at the Calabar Correctional Service facility.
“On receiving the information, the soldier was apprehended by own troops, while trying to flee the town to evade arrest. He is currently in the custody of the Military Police and investigation has commenced to ascertain the circumstances that led to the killing of the student.
“The Commander 13 Brigade has visited the scene of the incident and addressed the youths. He assured them of the commitment of Nigerian Army authorities towards ensuring that justice prevails in the unfortunate incident. The Brigade Commander has also paid a visit to the family of the deceased, where he reiterated the army’s resolve to ensure that the family gets justice over the killing of their son. The Commander has equally visited the Cross River State General Hospital, where the remains of the deceased were deposited.
“The Nigerian Army remains a disciplined and professional organisation and will not condone such unprofessional conduct by any of its personnel. The Nigerian Army will continue to operate within the ambit of the law, hence, would not tolerate any act of infringement on the fundamental human rights of citizens by its personnel.
“We assure the family and the community that the soldier will be duly investigated and made to face judicial processes as deemed appropriate by the law.”
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E2%80%99s-date New Moon Sighted As Sultan Of Sokoto Announces Eid-el-Kabir’s Date
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced that Sunday, July 11, will be the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
“The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in Conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee on Saturday received reports on the sighting of the crescent of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH.
“The Sultan accepted the report and accordingly declared Sunday, July 11, as the first day of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH,” it read in part.
Dhul-Hijja is the 12th month of the Islamic calendar, in which Muslims perform the ?ajj (Holy Pilgrimage) as well as observe the Festival of Sacrifice.
Nigerian Muslims will now observe the 2021 Eid-el-Kabir on Tuesday, July 20, which is equivalent to 10th of Dhul-Hijja 1442AH.
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E2%80%94lagos-governor-raises-alarm COVID-19 Isolation Centres Filling Up Again, Cases Rising—Lagos Governor Raises Alarm
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The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the isolation centres in the state earmarked for the COVID-19 treatment are getting occupied again.
Sanwo-Olu, during a media briefing on Sunday, expressed concern over the increasing number of cases in the state and hinted that there is a potential third wave in Lagos.
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According to him, the isolation centres have recorded a five per cent increase in occupancy in two weeks.
“From the beginning of July, we started to experience a steep increase in the number of daily confirmed cases, with the test positivity rate going from 1.1% at the end of June 2021 to its current rate of 6.6% as at 8th of July 2021.
“The rapid increase within a week gives great cause for concern. Also, within the last two weeks, the occupancy rate at our two isolation centres increased from an average of one per cent to six per cent,” Sanwo-Olu said.
This comes barely two days after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said it had detected a confirmed case with the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant, also known as lineage B.1.617.2.
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BREAKING: Scores Killed, Churches, Houses Burnt As Benue Communities Attack Each Other
An unspecified number of persons have been killed in a communal clash that broke out between Ipav and Yandev communities in the Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to Daily Post, the incident, which began on Saturday and lasted till Sunday evening, was due to a land dispute between Mbakpegh of Ipav and Mbatur of Yandev communities at the bank of a stream called Amboor.
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It was learnt that over 30 houses including worship centres were burnt during the incident.
An eyewitness, James Aondover, who posted the development on his Facebook account, said economic tress like oranges, mangoes and cashews were cut down by the warring communities.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as at press time as the Police Public Relations Officer, Anene Sewuese Catherine did not pick up her calls and did not respond to a text message sent to her.
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Group Alleges Plot To Rig Nigeria’s 2023 Elections, Calls For Amended Electoral Act
The National Consultative Front has alleged that there is an ongoing plot to scuttle the 2023 general elections while calling on stakeholders across party lines, civil society groups, labour unions, youths and women groups to unite against the “thickening plot.”
The NCF on Sunday stated that there is a conspiracy against the pending electoral act, 2021 by a few politicians in power, who are hell bent on suppressing the popular will of Nigerians for an improved electoral system in Nigeria.
In a release signed by its Head of Public Affairs Bureau, Dr Tanko Yunusa, the group said it advocates that Section 3 (3) of the proposed electoral act, which deals with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s finance, Section 50 (2), and others should be revisited so as to improve the integrity of the Nigerian electoral process.
He said, “The Front believes it is time for all concerned Nigerians and political stakeholders, irrespective of divide and affinity to come together to demand a formidable, inclusive, improved and sustainable electoral act that can build the trust and confidence of Nigerians in the electoral system as it pertains to future elections, beginning with the fast approaching 2023 elections so as to give Nigerians the opportunity and desired voting power to elect their leaders.
“However, in taking up this historical challenge of rallying all concerned forces to come together and salvage the situation, It is the considered view of our Front that Nigerians, especially the principal characters in this amendment process especially in the legislative and executive arms of government and the leadership of INEC need to understand that they should not be blinded by the immediate percuniary benefits they stand to make which at best may not be for more than eight years but to stand on the side of good conscience and give Nigerians the power to choose their leadership by themselves unhindered.
“The import of our clarion call and mobilisation for a common voice of Nigerian Stakeholders and Politicians of Conscience is to demand for credible elections in 2023 by putting in place a new inclusive and improved electoral frame work through the proposed electoral act that must be gotten right from its roots in terms of electronic and diaspora voting, among others
“Finally, based on the foregoing, NCFront Leaders of Conscience are convening an all inclusive stakeholders’ Consultative Parley in Abuja this week to rally against a situation, where opportunistic politicians, power mongers and mischief makers will continue to exploit our flawed and inadequate electoral laws as weapons of manipulation, exploitation and destruction of the Nigerian People. A major plan of action for this new engagement shall be announced at the end of this high powered convergence of political stakeholders in Nigeria.”
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Two Nigerians Die Mysteriously During Party In Kenya, Police Arrest Three Women
The Kilimani Police Division in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital city, has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of two Nigerian men who lost their lives during a night party hosted at Skyhorse Apartment in Kilimani.
According to a police report, one of the men died after jumping from the 7th floor of the apartment under unclear circumstances while the other collapsed and died in the kitchen while preparing a meal for guests at the party.
Two other men collapsed and were rushed to the hospital where they are fighting for their lives.
The police said they suspected that the men were drugged by three Kenyan ladies they had invited to the party to provide them with escort services.
The three ladies, aged between 22 and 25, are in police custody.
They have since been identified as Verah Osebe, Anastheni Manji, and Diana Moraa.
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Violence In South Africa Over Jailing Of Ex-leader, Zuma, Nigerians Lament Shootings, Loss Of Lives, Goods
South Africans, early Sunday morning, were rioted in major cities and reportedly shot live bullets at people, leading to loss of lives, including Nigerians.
Many properties were also destroyed as angry youths believed to be supporters of former President Jacob Zuma protested his imprisonment.
A Nigerian lawyer resident in Johannesburg, Austin Okeke told SaharaReporters that the protesters destroyed and looted properties belonging to Nigerians in the city.
He said many people could not go to the streets because there was tension and pandemonium caused by rioters.
The legal practitioner said the victims were begging the police to protect them from hoodlums that were ravaging the streets.
“Look at how Nigerians lose their lives and properties easily in South Africa every year. We are begging the police for assistance but none came,” he said.
He said, “Zuma’s protestors have started in GP (Gauteng city). Multiple people firing live bullets at Jeppe hostels towards Motorists on M2 Highway.
“Also, Alexander is having mayhem currently. They are stoning and burning between Marlboro and London Road on N3.”
South African police on Saturday arrested 28 people and one of the country’s biggest highways remained closed over violent protests against the imprisonment of Zuma, Aljazeera reports.
Protests erupted last week in parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), Zuma’s home province after the ex-leader handed himself over to police to serve a 15-month jail term for contempt of court.
On Friday, the high court dismissed Zuma’s application to have his arrest overturned in a case that has been seen as a test of the rule of law in the post-apartheid nation.
Zuma was given the jail term for defying an order from the constitutional court to give evidence at an inquiry investigating high-level corruption during his nine years in power.
He has denied that there was widespread corruption under his leadership but refused to cooperate with the inquiry that was set up in his final weeks in office.
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FULL LIST: Identities of Kaduna Emir, 13 Family Members, Relations Abducted By Bandits
The bandits who abducted the Emir of Kajuru in Kaduna State, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, went away with 13 of his family members and relatives.
SaharaReporters obtained the names and ages of the abductees.
They are;
Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhasssan Adamu; 85
Zainab Alhassan, daughter; 25
Zainab Muktar, granddaughter; 15
Muhammad Musa, grandson, 28
Salim Musa; grandson; 22
Faisai Musa, grandson, 20
Ahmad Muktar, grandson; 20
Nazifi Rayyanu, relative; 25
Suleiman Umar; Sallaman Sarki; 35
Ayuba Yinusa; relative; 34
Aminu Abubakar; relative; 20
Maryam Abubakar; relative; 18
Maryam Dayah; relative; 25
Madassri Sani; relative, 1
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BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Emir, 13 Other Family Members In Kaduna
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While confirming the abduction of Emir of Kajuru, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, Muhammed Jalige, had said the second-class Emir was abducted alongside 10 other persons.
“A manhunt with the operatives of police and other security agencies has already been launched to rescue the Emir and others unhurt,” he said.
However, a palace source told journalists that the bandits raided the Emir’s residence on Sunday around 12 am and abducted 12 other persons, including royal family members and aides.
It was said that those abducted included three women, two of the Emir’s grandchildren and three aides.
“A day before the incident, the Emir summoned a security meeting; about a ploy to kidnap him but unfortunately no action was taken by the authorities to prevent the attack,” a source alleged.
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E2%80%94senator-kalu-daddy-freeze-react-sound-sultan%E2%80%99s-death What We Remember Him For—Senator Kalu, Daddy Freeze React To Sound Sultan’s Death
Popular On-Air Personality, OAP, Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Daddy Freeze, has reacted to the death of Olanrewaju Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, saying he will remember the singer for his energetic disposition and full of life.
The music legend passed on after battling with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
Sound Sultan died on Sunday at the age of 44, months after he was diagnosed with throat cancer.
His death was confirmed by a family member, Dr Kayode Fasasi, in a statement on Sunday.
Reacting, Freeze expressed sadness over Sound Sultan’s death.
He said he would always remember the late singer smiling, jovial, and full of life.
He wrote on Instagram, “Rest In Peace legend! May your family be granted the fortitude to bear this great loss. I would always remember you smiling, jovial, and full of life! #SoundSultan.”
Also, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, lamented the death of Sound Sultan.
Kalu, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, said Sound Sultan’s death is a huge loss to the entertainment industry and Nigeria.
The former governor of Abia stressed the need to properly harness the country’s entertainment industry to create jobs and wealth for Nigerians.
He said, “I join stakeholders in the entertainment industry in mourning the demise of the renowned rapper and sound artist, Olanrewaju Fasasi (Sound Sultan). The deceased was a talented songwriter, recording artist, rapper, comedian, and actor.
“He was blessed with various skills. The deceased carved a niche for himself in the music industry as a talented artist. His demise is a huge loss to the entertainment industry and Nigeria in general.”
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Nigerians React To Last Moments, Emotional Instagram Post Of Sound Sultan
A lot of reactions have trailed the death of Nigerian singer, Olanrewaju Fasasi, better known as Sound Sultan, and how he spoke about his death in an emotional Instagram post, with many Nigerians eulogising the music star.
The music legend, who passed on after battling with Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma, had on July 3 shared a song from Patoranking.
Part of the lyrics of the song read: “Celebrate me now wey I dey alive. Appreciate me, now when I dey alive. No be say when I leave this life, you go dey fake am for my back.”
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LAST MESSAGE: How Late Nigerian Singer, Sound Sultan Predicted Own Death
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The announcement of his death comes a week after his post on Instagram.
This stirred reactions from Nigerians on social media who accused those celebrating his music and making comments about him after his death of being hypocritical.
WATCH: How Sound Sultan Spent Last Fatherâ??s Day On Earth Singing With His ChildrenFULL VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/IC74yUrzqd— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) July 11, 2021
His previous post before his last post had just 47 comments on his Instagram page but his last post after his death has garnered 4, 000 comments posted by people mourning him.
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@Deleolufuye: “Sound Sultan bowed out with this message. Let’s celebrate our people while they are still alive. Rest in peace @Soundsultan You’ll forever be celebrated.”
@Holudaray: “So, do people truly know when they are about to die for real? Sound Sultan’s last post on Instagram. Rest in the Lord champ.”
@Olamiflexy: “Sound Sultan Last post in IG speaks Volume about life. REST LEGEND.”
@Yewandeosamein “Sound Sultan’s last post was Patoranking’s song – ‘Celebrate me’. The irony. Let’s all learn to celebrate one another whilst we are all here. I for one am glad I got to celebrate you whilst you were alive and will continue to. A legend. Rest in perfect peace our Naija Ninja.”
@SeniormanOA: “People get sad when they hear about the death of parents who weren’t in their lives. I was very sad the day our neighbor died and I don’t even know or talk to the man. Let people celebrate sound sultan if they want.Some of us grew up on some of his songs.”
@Vikinana: “Sound Sultan knew he was going to die. His last post on IG says it all. RIP Legend!
@Spunkycece: “Sound Sultan’s last post on Instagram makes more sense now. #RIPSoundSultan
You lived well. Couldn’t have done it any better, King.”
@Akinakinyo: “The last post of Sound Sultan on IG rolled a tear down my cheek!”
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