How I Escaped Assassination By APC Thugs At Osogbo Eid Ground – Gov Adeleke

June 28, 2023

Governor Ademola Adeleke has narrated how he escaped being assassinated at the Osogbo Eid ground today June 28, allegedly by the All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs.

The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, noted with shock and surprise, the role played by former Senator Ajibola Bashiru, who took over the space reserved for the governor at the prayer ground.

“All efforts to get the former Senator to vacate the space proved abortive.

“PDP members who agitated for respect for the office of the governor were beaten up. It was chaotic scene which the governor walked into when he arrived at the ground for the eid prayer.

The statement condemned the orchestrated attacks by stalwarts of the APC at the praying ground, recalling an earlier security alert to an evil plot to destabilize the peace and stability of Osun state.

The governor expressed more shock that thugs armed to the teeth were spotted all over the praying ground with security information that they were imported to eliminate him and key government functionaries.

Report had it that governor Adeleke had arrived at the venue hoping to observe the Eid prayers but was practically surrounded by armed thugs, prompting security men to ferry him into his jeep.

The statement said that for the second time, the governor attempted to enter the praying field, but the encirclement by armed thugs was already visible.

“It was at that point that the governor had to leave the praying ground.

“The governor is now safely at home, receiving guests and leaders from all walks of life.”

Meanwhile, the governor has directed security agencies to arrest those behind the incident and get them to face the wrath of the law.

“The Commissioner of Police has been directed to arrest those involved no matter how highly placed.”

The statement quoted Governor Adeleke as appealing for calm, thanking God for preserving him and his team.

“My good people of Osun, I appeal for calm and urge us to continue to celebrate the Sallah festival in peace. I am safe by the special grace of God.”

Source: conclave.ng

Murray-Bruce Describes Nuhu Ribadu As ‘True Superman’

Editorial staff

June 28, 2023

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has described the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu as True Superman.

The 67-year-old, who shared photos of his visit to the NSA today, June 28, on Instagram, said that Ribadu, the pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is equal to the task.

“An honour to pay a courtesy call to my friend and brother, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, a true Superman,” the former federal lawmaker wrote.

Murray-Bruce said that he left Ribadu convinced that Nigeria is in good hands following their inspiring conversation.

“We engaged in enlightening discussions that left me inspired for the task ahead. Nigeria and Nigerians will indeed be better for it,” he said.

Murray-Bruce congratulated Ribadu on June 19 on his appointment as NSA by President Bola Tinubu.

“Nuhu Ribadu stands as a beacon of hope in these challenging times, embodying the resilience and undying spirit of Nigeria. The assurance of his leadership brings peace to our minds, allowing us all to sleep soundly at night, secure in the knowledge that our homeland’s security safety is in capable hands.

“There’s a new dawn on the horizon for Nigeria with Ribadu as the NSA…”

We’ll Tackle Infrastructural Deficit In The Country, Vice President Shettima Assures

Editorial staff

June 28, 2023

Nigeria Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has assured that prompt attention will be given by the Tinubu administration towards addressing the infrastructural deficits in the country.

The Vice President gave the assurance today, June 28, when he paid a Sallah homage to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Garbai El-Kanemi in Maiduguri.

Shettima said that all the infrastructural challenges in the country would be tackled, including the Gamboru Ngala, Dikwa as well as Damboa roads in Borno State.

The Vice President, who spoke with journalists after paying homage said: “we went with His Excellency, the Governor to pay homage to the Royal Highness, the Shehu of Borno. He raised some very poignant issues facing the society, especially with regards to infrastructural deficit.

“We conveyed to him the best wishes from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“The Shehu talked about issues concerning the roads that should be immediately address, especially the Gamboru Ngala and Dikwa roads. Certainly it would be addressed that of Damboa will also be addressed.

” I am here to assure him (the Shehu) of the maximum support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All the challenges confronting us, we will survive it as a people.”

Speaking, the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, extolled the virtues of the Vice President as a man of the people, a grassroot politician, adding that being the first visit of Vice President Shettima to the State.

“The visit is very important to Borno people and it is a home coming for our son.”

In his welcome remarks, the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Garbai El-Kanemi, who spoke in Kanuri, praised the Vice President of as a worthy son of Borno State, stressing that the love the Vice President enjoyed reflected in the massive support they gave to him.

The Shehu solicited the support of the Bola Tinubu Administration to address the issue of bad roads and security challenges in the state and the country. He pledged the support of the people of the State to the administration.

We Won’t Negotiate With Bandits – Zamfara Govt: Vows To Fight Them

Editorial staff

June 28, 2023

The Zamfara government has made it clear that it has no intention of negotiating with bandits to address security challenges in the state.

Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Nakwada, while addressing newsmen in Gusau, emphasized that the present administration of Governor Dauda Lawal had no intention of reconciling with bandits.

Before now, there were speculations that the state government had embarked on the secret reconciliation process with bandits.

“The present administration of Lawal have no intention of negotiating with criminals. We are prepared to work in collaboration with security agencies in the fight against insecurity.”

The SSG lamented that the immediate past administration of governor Bello Matawalle, wasted billions of naira on projects that had no direct bearing on the common man.

He said that the state government would follow legal processes to recover all misappropriated funds by the past administration.

He called on the people in the state to continue to support the government on its policies and programmes toward addressing security challenges and reducing socio-economic hardship in the state.

Nakwada announced Lawal’s directives of suspending all permanent secretaries and traditional rulers appointed by the immediate past administration after the 2023 general elections.

Source: NAN.

The Little Beauty At Eid Prayer Ground

Greenbarge Reporters

June 28, 2023

A little Muslim beauty, Nana Zahra Abdulmaleek Usman was not left out of the Sallah celebration as she attended Eid Prayer, today June 28, at Chibiri Eid ground, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Menace Of Cattle Herders Occupying Abuja Main Streets Worries Government

Editorial staff

June 28, 2023

The government of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed worry over the menace of cattle herders that used to occupy some Abuja major roads with their cows.

As a result, the Director in the Department of Security Services, Adamu Gwary has directed security agencies to take appropriate measures in curtailing the menace immediately.

The security agencies were also directed to checkmate the activities of scavengers, popularly known as Baban bola among others around the federal Capital city.

Adamu said that the upcoming G7 meeting slated for July 5th in the FCT, will herald the operations across the contiguous states to the FCT.

The G7 security operations is a collaborative efforts between the FCT and its contiguous States, including Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi, Niger and Kaduna States.

The collaboration is set to tackle the menace of kidnappings and other violent crimes in the FCT and its surrounding States in the coming weeks.

The FCT Administration is hosting the meeting for the Technical Committee, which comprises the heads of the security agencies, the members States’ Commissioners of Police, the Director of Security and the Commandant of the NSCDC.

There is the military component too, the Army Headquarters Garrison and the Defence Headquarters are part of the meeting.

They are expected to discuss and agree on modalities and approach to the clearance exercise.

Leading Nigeria Is One Of The Hardest, Buhari Confesses

Editorial staff

June 28, 2023

The immediate past Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has confessed that leading Nigeria is one of the hardest in the world.

In a Sallah message to Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir, Buhari said: “leading a country like Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life.”

He appealed to Nigerians to therefore, fully support the Tinubu Administration to succeed.

“Leadership is a challenging task that demands the sacrifices and support of the citizens.”

The message was issued by his special assistant on media and publicity, Malan Garba Shehu, wishing Nigerian Muslims who are currently performing pilgrimage in Makkah, Hajj Mabrur and safe return home.

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria, Observes Eid Prayer In Lagos Tomorrow

Editorial staff

June 27, 2023

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Nigeria today, June 27 after his first official foreign trip to Paris, France.

He had traveled to Paris to attend the summit on ”A New Global Financing Pact” and had also made a brief private visit to London, United Kingdom.

On his arrival at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport today, June 27, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Senators and Representatives from Lagos State, as well as party officials were on hand to receive him.

Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties and Communications Strategy, confirmed that President Tinubu will join fellow Muslim faithful for the Eid prayers at the Obalende Eid Prayer Ground, located at Dodan Barracks, the former seat of the government.

The President, on his arrival, expressed profound gratitude to Nigerians for the overwhelming reception accorded him.

He conveyed his best wishes to all Nigerians during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

Sallah Celebrations: Abuja Is Well Secured, FCT Police Boss Assures Residents

Editorial staff

June 27, 2023

The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Garba Haruna has assured Abuja residents of adequate security measures for a hitch free and peaceful Sallah celebrations, starting tomorrow, June 28.

Speaking shortly after the FCT Security Committee Meeting today, June 27, chaired by the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola, the Commissioner of Police advised residents to go about their businesses during the Sallah celebrations without fear of any breakdown of law and order.

“Arrangements have been concluded for the FCT residents to have a peaceful Sallah celebration. Our officers have been put on alert.

“Deployments have been done right from this evening preceding Sallah tomorrow.

“All the praying grounds, the DPO Area Commanders have been alerted. The areas will be covered. The EODs will scan and screen the areas that people are supposed to gather.

“The message I have for residents of the FCT is we have given them the assurance, they are safe and secure.

“They should move about their lawful businesses. Those who expect to go to praying ground should go and have their worship.

“We are there to support them and to secure them, there will be no problem.”

The security meeting was attended by heads of various military and para-military formations in the FCT, religious and traditional leaders as well as relevant officers of the FCTA.

Lone Obidient Protester Inside Abuja-Lagos Aircraft, Obiajulu, Sent For Mental Treatment

Editorial staff

June 27, 2023

An Abuja Magistrate Court sitting in Zuba, has ordered the Kuje Correctional facility to continue holding in its custody, an Abuja-Lagos bound air passenger, Obiajulu Uja, a supporter of the OBIdient movement.

Obiajulu was carried off a Lagos-Abuja flight after he started a lone protest demanding that President Bola Tinubu (then President-Elect) must never be sworn in as President, on May 29.

The OBIdient supporter is said to be mentally unstable, according to a medical report tendered to the Court at previous hearings.

However, Magistrate Abdulazeez Ismail Muhammad, the trial judge, at the hearing on the matter today, June 27, referred him back to the medical facility at Kuje Correctional facility, for further urgent medical treatment for a period of two months.

After listening to submissions of the prosecutor and defence counsels on bail application as well as the examination of the medical report which presupposed that the defendant is suffering from mental disorder, the magistrate noted that the defendant is of unsound mind and consequently is not fit for trial.

According to Magistrate Abdulazeez, since only a sane person could stand trial, it would be unsafe for the court to deliver it ruling on the bail application at that stage.

The magistrate said: “Having equally found that the defendant need urgent further treatment and having released the medical observation report is not too conclusive on the peculiar mental challenge of the defendant and in the interest of justice the appropriate thing for the court to do is to further subject the defendant to further medical care at the expense of the federal government.

“Thus, I hereby refer the defendant back to the medical facility at Kuje Correctional Center for further urgent medical treatment for a period of two months at the expense of federal government of Nigeria pursuant to the provision of Section 278(4).

“The control of the corrections (medicals) is at liberty to engage experts from other medical facilities within the FCT.

“However, if the mental soundness of the defendant appropriates during this period and before the expiration of the period, the medical officer shall file a report forthwith to enable the court proceed with trial including delivering its ruling on the the defendant’s bail application.”

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