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UNMASKING THE EVIL FORMATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL,  INDEPENDENT PARALLEL PANEL OF ENQUIRY. 

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UNMASKING THE EVIL FORMATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL,  INDEPENDENT PARALLEL PANEL OF ENQUIRY. 

 

 

It is now in public domain that some individuals have orchestrated the setting up  of a private, individual, independent, and parallel Panel of Enquiry named the  Alliance for Survival of COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB). This panel has asked  Nigerians to submit complaints of human right violations encountered, witnessed  or heard during the #ENDSARS protest.

 

 

 

In a statement made available by ASCAB  titled “Call for complaints of Human Rights Violations by Police, Military, and  other Law Enforcement Agencies in Nigeria”, asked Nigerians to come forward to  submit reports of human rights violations linked to the #ENDSARS. There were no  restrictions for victims who had already submitted to panels set up by the  government since according to ASCAB, outcomes and investigations might differ in form and content.

 

 

The panel is to receive complaints from the general public on  violations before, during and after the #ENDSARS protest across Nigeria. 

 

 

However, our coalition has observed with dismay that these are the same  functions the judicial panel of enquiry set up by government is performing.

 

The  duties as performed by the various judicial panels of enquiry are with utmost  integrity and credibility as fresh facts and evidences are emerging. If we may ask;  what is then the interest of the pioneers of this individual, independent parallel  panel of enquiry? 

 

 

Intelligence report has shown that Amnesty International and Transparency  International has released the sum of $750,000 US dollars. This money is paid to a  foreign account and more would be released for this parallel panel progresses provided that their clandestine aim is achieved.  

 

 

The CNN, a news channel that has never seen anything good or reasonable in  Nigeria is waiting to give coverage to this independent individual body of enquiry. 

 

 

This panel targets at bringing the entire Police, Military and Para Military  organizations in Nigeria to disrepute by presenting them to be as murderous as  ever in the world with an aim of blackmailing some targeted officers with a view  to prosecuting them at the ICC.

 

 

 

For the records, as civil society organizations domicile in Nigeria, it is our civic  responsibility to lay distinctions between fiction and facts, false and truth,  blackmail and reality. While we believe that we have some bad eggs within the  police, military and other law enforcement agencies, just like any other part of the  world as we have seen in the case of George Floyd in the US, an advanced  democratic nation of the world and a defender of human rights across the globe. 

 

Nigeria we know is an evolving democratic nation. Government is also seen to be  committed to ensuring that perpetrators of heinous crimes or human rights  violators are brought to justice. The disbandment of the SARS is evident. 

 

 

Again, the #ENDSARS came with varying degrees of fatalities.  

 

 

Recent activities by unscrupulous elements have shown their desire to acquire  arms and ammunitions. 

 

 

 

The Nigerian Police lost 37 officers and men who are performing their  constitutional duties. These officers and men are someone’s father, someone’s  mother, someone’s husband, someone’s wife, etc.

 

 

 

We saw in video clips how  police stations were ransacked, weapons looted, policemen beaten to death and  their remains roasted and eaten as seen in OGIDI, Anambra state by the so-called  #ENDSARS protesters. Indeed, cannibalism was at play. Once again, this heinous  and barbaric act was under reported. 

 

 

 

Nigerian Army lost 7 soldiers and 10 riffles of AK-47 to #ENDSARS protest. But  sadly in Nigeria, deaths recorded by the Nigerian Police, Military, etc. are analyzed  in a most lopsided manner. The deaths are perceived as normal since they are  personnel of the Armed Forces or law enforcement agencies. Wrong perception. 

 

 

 

The #ENDSARS protesters burnt down 205 police stations. Some fire arms and  police uniforms were looted by criminals. With this, crime may likely take an  alarming dimension as an upsurge in criminal activity is expected to skyrocket.  

 

 

 

 

A total of 196 policemen were injured,164 police vehicles were destroyed. The  Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigerian Customs Service and the  Nigerian Immigration Service lost infrastructures, equipment and other valuables to the attack of hoodlums during the crises.

 

 

 

The Correctional Service Medium Security custodial centres in six states (Edo,  Lagos, Abia, Delta, Ondo and Ebonyi) were attacked with 1,957 inmates set free 

 

 

 

and 31 members of staff injured. A total of 57 civilians were also killed during the  #ENDSARS protest. 

 

 

Over 248 private stores owned by private individuals were looted. These are  people who are not connected directly with government nor the #ENDSARS  agitation. These are small and medium scale businesses employing thousands of  youths.

 

 

Today, these businesses are in comatose with no possible means of  revival in an economy that has moved into recession following the global  pandemic and depression. The worse in 30 years. 

 

 

 

Also, 71 public warehouses were looted. Food and materials meant for the  palliatives and treatment of covid 19 patients were stored in these warehouses.  Sadly, we saw individuals who made away with several bags of food stuffs. These  are people agitating to right the wrongs in the society as the #ENDSARS  supposedly depicts.

 

 

But in an ideal situation, we rather opine that such looters  should also show some sign of exemplary leadership by taking just one (1) bag of  rice or semovita each as the case may be while he gives way for other persons to  get one bag as well. Ironically, in the video clips, we saw survival of the fittest at  play. We saw greed. We saw hooliganism at play. 

 

 

 

The jail brake in Benin City, Edo state was even more scaring. Hoodlums under the  #ENDSARS cover besieged the reformation Centre shooting sporadically with  several casualties. Thirteen (13) states and the FCT were worse hit by the  #ENDSARS devastation. These includes: Lagos, Edo, Delta, Oyo, Kano, Plateau,  Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Rivers, Abia, Imo, Ekiti state and the FCT. 

 

 

 

A total of 205 critical national security assets, corporate facilities and private  property were attacked, burnt or vandalized. 

 

 

 

Several Banks were also looted across the nation. In Enugu state, it has been  reported that 3 branches of First Bank were vandalized and some money carted  away by #ENDSARS protesters. The protesters attacked several ATM machines in  Kano state. In Broad street, Marina, Lagos state, a new generation bank was  attacked and large unspecified sums of money carted away by protesters. 

 

 

 

Lagos was the worst hit with over 200 BRT buses and station razed down by fire. 

 

 

 

Over one Trillion Naira is required to fix the damaged infrastructure in Lagos state  alone in a country with 98 million people living within the extreme poverty.

 

 

This is also a country with a high unemployment rate. Now the funds that would have  been used to build industries which in turn would get a whole number of youths  off the street would be used to replace these critical national infrastructures first,  without which the state cannot function. 

 

 

 

So any person or group of persons aiding, abating, sponsoring the formation of  individual, independent panel of enquiry which is parallel to the ones already  formed by government is grossly unpatriotic and does not have the interest of  this great nation at heart. We believe that this panel is orchestrated, it has  ulterior mission and prototype of targeted organizations and individuals to tarnish  their image and witch- hunt them.

 

 

The panel seems to be replicating the script  written by Amnesty International and Transparency International. Of course, most  of these people have dual citizenship. So they can afford to burn down the  country and move to some other nation to live. But for some of us, our lives begin  and ends with Nigeria. We must therefore be warrying of these merchants of  destruction. We call on Nigerians to be watchful. 

 

 

 

 

As members of the fourth realm, our coalition hereby disassociate ourselves from  this dastardly act, obviously inimical to the co-existence of this great nation. 

 

 

 

Thank you. 

Dr. Nwambu Gabriel, 

For the coalition.

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Lagos Police Rescue 27 Foreigners from Alleged Kidnap, Arrest Couple for Online Vendor Abduction

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Lagos Police Rescue 27 Foreigners from Alleged Kidnap, Arrest Couple for Online Vendor Abduction

Lagos Police Rescue 27 Foreigners from Alleged Kidnap, Arrest Couple for Online Vendor Abduction

 

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully rescued 27 foreigners who were allegedly kidnapped and confined in an apartment in the Isheri Oshun area of the state.

 

The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, revealing that the rescue operation was initiated following a distress call received by the Complaint Response Unit from one of the victims.

 

According to Hundeyin, the victim reported that she and several others were being held against their will and were not allowed to leave the apartment. Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area was promptly contacted, leading to the swift intervention of the police.

 

“Somebody reached out to the Complaint Response Unit of the Lagos Police Command and complained that she had been kidnapped in an apartment and not allowed to leave. The CRU contacted the Divisional Police Officer covering the area, and upon getting to the apartment and breaking into it, a total number of 27 foreigners were found,” Hundeyin stated.

 

The rescued individuals comprised 18 males and nine females, with nationalities spanning Ghana and the Republic of Benin.

 

Preliminary investigations revealed that the victims had been lured into Nigeria under the false pretense of securing jobs. The police are currently investigating whether Lagos was their intended final destination or if they were being trafficked to another country.

 

“They are now safe and in our custody, while investigations continue to determine the full extent of the situation,” Hundeyin assured.

Couple Arrested for Kidnapping Online Vendor

In a related development, the Lagos State Police Command arrested a couple for allegedly kidnapping an online vendor who had gone to deliver a product in the Iyana Ishashi area of the state.

The incident was reported on Sunday by the victim, who recounted that she had been abducted upon attempting to make a delivery to a supposed customer.

“The victim received a request for a product and proceeded to the customer’s house in Iyana Ishashi. Upon arrival, the door was opened, and she was forcibly dragged inside by a man and a woman. The suspects were later identified as Emmanuel and Mazioma Okafor,” Hundeyin explained.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspects allegedly stripped the victim naked, assaulted her, and took explicit photographs. They then demanded a ransom of N2 million, threatening to leak the images if she failed to comply.

“She managed to pay N300,000 that day, which allowed her to regain her freedom. However, she was warned that if she did not pay the balance, her pictures would be released. The victim subsequently reported the incident to the police, leading to an immediate investigation,” Hundeyin said.

The couple was swiftly apprehended by the police, and an investigation is ongoing to ensure justice is served.

The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding residents and urged members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

 

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Ariya Extra : Celebrating The Pioneering Voices of The Elite Women Musicians Club of Nigeria

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Ariya Extra : Celebrating The Pioneering Voices of The Elite Women Musicians Club of Nigeria

The Elite Women Musicians Club of Nigeria is proud to showcase some of its most outstanding members—talented artists who are redefining Nigeria’s musical landscape with passion and creativity.

Leading in Gospel music is Oluwayemisi Afonja Gbajoba, whose soul-stirring performances blend traditional Nigerian rhythms with modern gospel harmonies to inspire and uplift her audience.

 

In the realm of Islamic music, two remarkable voices stand out. Alhaja Raheemot Arike captivates with her spiritually uplifting vocals, while Alhaja Seidat Fatimo Aljafariyah brings a distinctive touch to her performances, resonating deeply with listeners and uniting communities through song.

 

The dynamic Fuji genre is brilliantly represented by Adepeju Aweni and Abebi Ayala. Both artists infuse their performances with vibrant energy and a deep commitment to preserving Fuji’s rich heritage, earning accolades from fans both locally and internationally.

 

Adding another unique sound to the mix is Queen Alimot Omowura, a standout in Apala music. Her expressive voice and engaging stage presence honor traditional Nigerian sounds while pushing creative boundaries.

Rounding out this impressive roster is Alhaja Azeezat Otibiya Reign, an Islamic singer whose harmonious blend of melody and spiritual depth continues to inspire audiences and elevate the art form.

This celebration would be incomplete without recognizing Alhaja Queen Isimot Abake Abiola (PQ1st), Omo Opeki, the esteemed President of the Elite Women Musicians Club of Nigeria. Her unwavering leadership and dedication have been instrumental in fostering unity and empowerment among female musicians.

 

We also acknowledge the contributions of Queen Ayotunde Balogun who is the life grand matron of the Elite Women Musicians Club of Nigeria, is another remarkable force in the industry, whose influence continues to elevate the status of women in Nigerian music.

 

Together, these artists embody the spirit of innovation and cultural pride that defines the Elite Women Musicians Club of Nigeria. Their diverse talents not only enrich their individual genres but also serve as a powerful testament to the club’s commitment to empowering female musicians and promoting Nigeria’s rich musical traditions on the global stage.

 

Stay tuned as we continue to share the inspiring journeys and groundbreaking performances of these pioneering voices.

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TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

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TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

 

 

 

In a powerful demonstration of humanitarian commitment, TM Foundation has embarked on a large-scale food distribution drive across Nigeria, alongside a crucial welfare initiative targeting young girls and students in Ogun State.

 

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

This transformative outreach took place at Igbore High School, Ilugun High School, Unity High School, and Salai Abiola Comprehensive High School from March 5th to 9th, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The initiative brought much-needed relief to hundreds of individuals facing economic hardship, reinforcing TM Foundation’s mission of compassion and community support.

 

 

 

Fighting Hunger: A Lifeline for Communities

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

With Nigeria grappling with rising food insecurity, TM Foundation’s intervention comes at a critical time. The foundation is distributing essential food items to underprivileged families, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive vital nourishment. This initiative aims to alleviate hunger, bringing hope and sustenance to struggling households across the region.

 

 

Empowering Young Girls: Sanitary Pad Distribution

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

Recognizing the urgent need to address menstrual hygiene challenges, TM Foundation has also launched a large-scale sanitary pad distribution campaign. Many young girls face difficulties accessing menstrual hygiene products, which can negatively impact their health, confidence, and education. By tackling period poverty, the foundation is fostering an environment where girls can focus on their studies without unnecessary obstacles.

 

 

Education for a Brighter Future: School Bag Donations

 

Furthering its commitment to empowering the next generation, TM Foundation has distributed school bags across four schools in Abeokuta. These essential supplies will provide students with the necessary resources to carry their educational materials, reinforcing the foundation’s dedication to fostering academic success and a brighter future for Nigerian youth.

 

 

A Call for Support and Solidarity

 

TM Foundation Launches Major Food and Welfare Distribution Drive in Nigeria

 

As TM Foundation continues its impactful initiatives, it calls on individuals, organizations, and stakeholders to support this noble cause. The foundation’s unwavering dedication to humanitarian service is transforming lives, and this latest drive stands as a testament to its mission of spreading hope and relief.

 

 

 

According to the Founder and CEO, Olatunde Mukaila Lawal, “TM Foundation is committed to bringing relief and support to communities in Nigeria. Through food distribution, sanitary pad donations, and educational support, we aim to make a lasting difference.”

 

 

 

Stay tuned as TM Foundation continues to change lives—one meal, one school bag, and one act of kindness at a time.

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