Connect with us

society

EndSARS: Two die, Eight rush to Specialist hospital in Benin

Published

on

A social political group, Diaspora Network for Good Governance, yesterday, congratulated the governor of Edo State for his resounding victory at the September 19 poll.

   

From Edo Elvis, Benin


 
Two people were on Tuesday, shot dead and Eight others rushed to the new Edo Specialist Hospital along Sapele Road, Benin City the Edo State capital as hoodlums engaged policemen around Satana Market who were trying to maintain peace in the area.

According to an eye witness, Daniel Okoh who declared himself as one of the sons victim, Roselyn Okoh, said his mother was shot in her shop by a police officer that came to drive away protesters that were protesting for a better Nigeria.

Okoh said his mother was shot about 11:am inside her shop where she was selling.

He said that the bullet pears through the Caravan and hits her before they rushed her to the hospital.

“My mother was shot this morning about 11am inside her shop. The bullet pears through the Caravan and hits her before she was rushed to the hospital.

“She was shot by the policemen that came to drive away the crowd that was protesting for a better Nigeria.

“She was in her shop when the bullet pears through the Caravan and meet her”, he said”.

Confirming the incident, one of the Doctors from the hospital who pleaded anonymity said eight persons were brought to them today including Okoh’s mother making it twenty eight that have been rushed to them since day one of the protest across the state.

Another violence also occurred yesterday when protesters also took their protest to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) in Isiehor Ugbowo area of the state where they burnt staffs cars and destroyed their building.

A staff of BEDC who spoke to journalists said the protesters came in their large numbers and gained entrance through the Control Room and started destroying their things, set fire on vehicles and many more thou it was only few workers that were around.

The incident occurred barely 24 hours to the curfew that had been placed by the Edo State Government on the violence which erupted on Monday during the protest.

However, there were strict compliance to the curfew in major areas, Ekenwan Road to Airport Road, Sapele Road and other interchange junctions within Benin metropolis, the youths took over strategic positions as they chanted anti government slogans.

At Ring Road which is in the heart of the town was deserted. The GRA, Ugbor, Abuja Quarters and Sapele Road were peaceful with few cab operators seen going about their businesses. 

The protest also resumed in Auchi as the youths again regrouped at the popular Jattu junction, allowing only motorists on essential duties to have a free passage.

Meanwhile, security has been tightened in parts of the state capital and adjoining towns as a response to the highjacking of the peaceful #EndSARS protests by hoodlums,which led to two jail breaks at two Correctional Centres and the burning of five Police stations in the state.

Continue Reading
Advertisement

society

Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

Published

on

Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

 

 

 

– Political Big-Wigs In Apapa Iganmu Commend Law Maker As 300 Constituents Enjoy Lagos Health Insurance Scheme

 

 

 

– Lagos Health Insurance Scheme: Hon. Musibau Aina Lawal Registers 300 Constituent… Political Big-Wigs Commend Effort

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That To make life better for the people of Apapa Iganmu COnstituency II, Hon. Muisbau Aina Lawal, a member of Lagos State House of Assembly has registered well over 300 members of his Constituency into the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme (Ilera Eko)

 

 

Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

 

 

The benefit came during the 9th Constituency Stakeholders’ meeting held simultaneously in all 40 Constituencies in Lagos State on the 11th of October 2024 with the topic: “Ensuring Food Security for a Sustainable Future: Youth Participation and Home-Grown Farming.

 

 

 

Also, the Constituents had the privilege to check their details as there were Dental Nurses and other health personnel on the ground to add color to the event.

 

 

The event began with a welcome address by the Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Dr. Mrs. Funmilayo Akande Muhammed, in her speech, she welcomed everyone to the meeting and also expressed gratitude to Hon. Musibau for his remarkable achievements during the few months in office and his dedication to the growth and development of Apapa II.

 

 

Apapa Iganmu Constituency II Praises Hon. Musibau Lawal As Stakeholder Meeting Holds

 

 

Delivering the message of the Speaker. Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, the Host, Hon. Musibau Aina Lawa,l highlighted the importance of food security to the Countr, more specifically Lagos Stat,e due to its population, the steps taken by the Lagos State Government to improve Food Security in the State. He further stated that empowering Youth to participate in farming is essential to ensuring long-term food security and economic stability in the country.

 

Also, Hon. Ayodeji Joseph, the MD/CEO of LSDPC and the Chief Host, expressed confidence in the ability and capabilities of Hon. Lawal Aina Musibau. He assured the good people of Apapa II that the Host had requisite experience for the delivery, and the testimonies of people attest to the fact.

 

 

During the question-and-answer session, Hon. Musibau reiterated his commitment to Maintaining an open line of communication with the people. He took the opportunity to outline his achievements in areas such as employment facilitation, financial support, medical treatment subsidization, empowerment, admission facilitation, etc.

 

These achievements were met with applause from the Constituents, who expressed satisfaction with his scorecard and encouraged him not to relent in the discharge of his

 

Legislative duties.

 

 

In attendance was a representative from Oba Fatai Aromire Ojora, the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, ably represented by the Baale of Marine Beach, Dr. Joseph Ogunmola, also Party Leaders such as Hon. Ayodeji Joseph (MD/CEO, LSPDC); Hon. Funmilayo Akande Muhammed (Chairman Apapa Iganmu LCDA); Hon. Wale Babatunde; Hon. Morufu Gbadamosi Ojora, Hon. Toyin Aweda; Baales, Baloguns and Iyalodes.

 

Also was a large number of Community Members, representatives from the Lagos State House of Assembly; Youth Representatives, Security Agencies, Media Representatives, and representatives from the Lagos State House of Assembly.

 

 

Wife of the Honourable, Mrs. Zaynab Abosede Lawal also supported people in the area with different gift items worth millions of naira as a quiz competition was held to commemorate the gathering.

Continue Reading

society

THREAT BY THE DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TO NEUTRALIZE ALHAJI MUJAHID DOKUBO ASARI UNDERMINES DEMOCRATIC SECURITY IN NIGERIA: By; Rt Hon. Gabriel Patterson Unyeowaji

Published

on

THREAT BY THE DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TO NEUTRALIZE ALHAJI MUJAHID DOKUBO ASARI UNDERMINES DEMOCRATIC SECURITY IN NIGERIA:

By; Rt Hon. Gabriel Patterson Unyeowaji

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters in relation to a comment allegedly made by Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo – Asari, the President/CEO of Royal Fouche Security Limited has threatened to neutralize him by viciously inviting him to a none existent battlefield.

In a press release by Major General Edward Buba, it stated that they will take out Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari. This statement is a threat to democracy as it violates the Constitution of Nigeria. It is only a court of competent jurisdiction that can determine what will happen to any Citizen of the Nigerian State.

The position of the Defence Headquarters without any official investigation of whatever it is that Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari may have said depicts complicity in the event that warranted the comment allegedly made by him. If this issue is approached correctly, the first step is to revisit the comment which is expressly a comment of self defence and homeowners right enshrined in the laws of Nigeria.

If I remember correctly, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari said that the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has sent a helicopter that bears no insignia to be hovering specifically over his residence, In Obuama, Rivers State. There is no law in Nigeria that permits any AirCraft to specifically fly or however around a private residence without official permission as it violates the right of the home owner enshrined in the Constitution of Nigeria that protects right to private and family life hence, sailent questions needs to be asked the Defence Headquarters such as:

1. Did the Defence Headquarters order the unmarked Helicopter Gunship to fly or hover specifically over the residence of Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari?

2. If yes then for what reasons especially him being a provider of security in assistance to the Federal Government and if no then why the haste to rise in defence of an aircraft that has violated the Constitutional Provisions of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?

3. Why did the Defence Headquarters leave out the complain by Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Asari-Dokubo about the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike is it that they’re protecting him and is it not clear that they’re deliberately after Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo -Asari to murder him given that their statement bears no other humane intellectual argument other than to kill him?

4. Isn’t it possible that there are rogue elements in the ranks and file of the Defense Headquarters otherwise why the threat instead of approaching the issue through an official and diplomatic channel since the AirCraft is in clear violation of the law and if so, is the Defence Headquarters not protecting such rogue elements who could have launched an illegal mission?

The Nigerian Military should know that it does not have parallel governing Authority and Power in this democracy and exercising such unilaterally undermines Nigeria’s Democracy rather the authority and power it exercises comes from the laws of Nigeria as enshrined in the Constitution and the various Acts of the National Assembly and there is nowhere it is empowered to threaten Citizens of the Country especially one who has contributed immensely to the Country security wise.

Again, the Defence Headquarters should channel it’s professional skills of neutralization to tackle the Banditry and Terrorism that has been festering in the North for years. Also it should focus same professional skills of neutralization to recapture the Boko Haram Terrorists that it enrolled into it’s rank and file who has now absconded with sophisticated weapons from the armoury of the military and who are now at large and a source of severe danger to a large catchment of our civilian population.

Finally the Military should not involve themselves in politics of Rivers State or Nigeria in general but should remain neutral. The situation in Rivers State allows Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo- Asari to be conscious of security of his life and that of his loved ones, therefore it is vexatious for any Aircraft whether Military or Civilian to be hovering over his residence specifically. Hence, it is out of place to threaten him over whatever he says (having a right to freedom of speech) in relation to the danger and insecurity to himself and his people triggered by that unmarked Aircraft.

On this note it will be in order if Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo – Asari files for the enforcement of his fundamental human rights against the Defence Headquarters because it has no right to act anyhow or recklessly. Also the attention of the National Assembly especially the Senate Committee on Defence is to be called to invite representatives of the Defence Headquarters for questioning. We are in a Democracy not in a Military regime and as such no agency of Government can hold the country to ransom.

Rt Hon. Gabriel Patterson Unyeowaji
Igrigi 1 of Niger Delta.

Continue Reading

society

Dr. Dolapo Badru Up-Skill Lagos Youths With Cyber Technology & Management • Presents Laptop Computers To Graduants

Published

on

Dr. Dolapo Badru Up-Skill Lagos Youths With Cyber Technology & Management

• Presents Laptop Computers To Graduants

 

Amidst Encomium, Lagos Island Youths Trained On Cyber Technology and Management graduated From A 5-Day Empowerment Training organised by the Honourable Member Of The Federal House Of Representatives, Lagos Island Federal Constituency 1, Hon. Dr. Dolapo Badru in partnership with the National Centre For Technology Management(NACETE) on Victoria Island, Lagos, today Friday 11 October, 2024.

The training started on Monday 7 and ended Today, Friday 11 October, 2024.

The Major Highlights of the Interactive Empowerment Programme were Cyber Technology And Crisis Management, The Internet And Cybercrime, Cyber Security Measures, Challenges Of Anti-Cybercrime Laws, Encryption Techniques And Importance, Data Breach And Impact.

According to the Instructor, Mr. Newton Moyen, the Training would avail the Youths Career choice in Cyberspace Technology, Management and Security.
He also emphasized the importance of the training amidst growing Hacking threats to the Cyber ecosystem.

Other Information Technologists and Instructors took turn to conduct Practicals for the Trainees on Encrypting Of Mobile Device, Cisco Packet Tracker, Artificial Intelligence In Cyber Security, Secure Cloud Ecosystem, Quantum and Computing and Block chain Technology.

Other Areas of Focus were Class Work, Quiz Competitions, Cross Fertilization Of Creative Ideas, Question and Answer Sessions.

The Director-General of NACETEM, Dr Olushola Odusanya, represented by the Deputy Director, Engr. ‘Seni Sadare said the Skill-up initiative became necessary to bridge the gap in the Cyberspace Technology in Nigeria. He charged the Beneficiaries to make good use of the Technology-based Programme.

He however commended Hon. Badru’s numerous Constituency Projects and Intervention Initiatives. He also asked for more partnership with the High-Ranking Federal Legislator.

Speaking onbehalf of the Beneficiaries, Miss Abibayo Mayegun expressed gratitude to Hon. Badru.

She stated that the Cyber Technology and Management training has broaden her knowledge of the Cyberspace.

She said: “The Training was comprehensive and we have acquired skills to develop ourselves”. I am determined to take up a career in Cyber Technology and Management’, she concluded.

The Youths were Presented With Laptop Computers and Starter Packs and Certificates.

Present at the Graduation ceremony were Hon. Rasheed Giwa, Alh. Ganiu Salam, Mr. Owolabi Adamson, NACETEM Deputy Director, Engr. Seni Sadare, , Members Of Staff of NACETEM and a host of others.

•Uplifting The People
•Redefining Legislative Functions
•Leadership With Sincerity Of Purpose
•Doing Good Always

© DOLBAD Media Hub

Continue Reading

Cover Of The Week

Trending