Herdsmen abandon cows as residents chase them from Ondo community

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January 15, 2020

Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday scampered for safety when residents of Ijare community in Iferdore Local Government Area of Ondo State chased them out of town following complaints that the herders had been using their cows to destroy farm produce in the town.

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The herdsmen who left their cows behind were pursued by youths led by the community’s chiefs.

According to sources in Ijare town, the incident occurred after warnings have been given to herdsmen by the community.

It was gathered that the herdsmen refused to leave but went far into the innermost part of the town to rare their cows, a development that the community leaders were not comfortable with.

On Wednesday morning, the youths of the community traced the herdsmen and having seen the youths, the herdsmen took to their heels, leaving their cows behind.

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The cows which were later arrested were taken to the palace of the town’s monarch.

The source said, “They have been adamant and it was high time they left. We didn’t harm them but we were surprised the way they ran away like being chased by a lion.

They have been destroying our farms and we could no longer condone such losses again.

We don’t have problem with them but we don’t want them and their cows in Ijare anymore.

Recall that Ijare community was where lightning killed 36 cows in 2019. https://dailypost.ng/2019/09/22/breaking-thunder-strikes-dead-36-cows-ondo-communitys-sacred-groove/ to

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Zamfara govt demands more security from military

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January 15, 2020

Zamfara state government has said that the outstanding commitment and professionalism of the armed forces in the state, would be complemented with working facilities and logistical operational vehicles.

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This was disclosed by the state governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government(SSG) Mallam Bello Bala Maru at the armed forces remembrance day celebration, saying that the provision of security gadgets and other requirements would enhance administrative convenience of the military.

“I therefore urge our security agencies to always be proactive and combat ready in tackling the menaces of security challenges confronting the state,” he said.

According to the governor, it is gratifying to note that the gallant soldiers and officers as well as other relevant security agencies are performing credibly in confronting all security threats by the undesirable elements and their sponsors who are not yet ready to embrace the peace accord and reconciliation initiatives of the state government.

“While I appeal to our security agencies to be more proactive with rugged optimism, renewed determination and remain professional in the discharge of their constitutional duties.” he said.

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The governor however appealed to the unrepentant bandits to embrace the peace accord and reconciliation initiatives of the state government, stressing that any bandit that repents would be compensated very well.

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Amotekun: Fayemi reacts as govt declares S/ West outfit ‘Illegal

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January 15, 2020

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Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday has reacted to the statement by the Nigerian government describing south-west security outfit ‘Operation Amotekun’ as illegal.

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In a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr Umar Gwandu, the government said the establishment of Amotekun is not backed by any known law in the land.

“The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.,” Malami said.

Fayemi speaking to newsmen in the state said governors of the South-West Region in Nigeria are studying the recent pronouncement declaring Operation Amotekun illegal.

Speaking to newsmen at a press dinner with the media in the state, Fayemi said the governors in the region would have to review the matter before declaring a stand on the federal government’s position.

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The South-West governors set up the regional security outfit codenamed, Operation Amotekun to tackle issues of insecurity in the region and allay the fears of the people.

“I don’t have an answer to this individually because I have not been adequately briefed on the new stand.

“I have just heard of that from you (newsmen) now. I will try to find out the position of the governors of the South West states. You know I do not speak for the governors. “If what you are saying is true, there will be an appropriate reaction to it,” Fayemi said.

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EPL: Arsenal goalkeeper joins another club

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January 15, 2020

Arsenal goalkeeper, Deyan Iliev has left the club to join Polish top division side, Jagiellonia Bialystok on loan until the end of the season.

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The Gunners made this known in a statement on their official website on Tuesday.

The statement read: “Deyan Iliev has agreed to join Polish top division side Jagiellonia Bialystok on loan until the end of the season.

‘The goalkeeper, who has just returned from a loan spell in Slovakia with Super Liga side SKF Sered, made 17 appearances for our under-23s last season, keeping five clean sheets in Premier League 2 and captaining the side against Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium.

“Iliev, who has represented North Macedonia at every youth level, has been with us for eight seasons now. He joined the club in 2012 from FK Belasica and was included in the first team squad for our home victory over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup in October 2017.

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“Deyan’s fine performances were rewarded with a new contract, which was signed in July.

“Everyone at Arsenal wishes Deyan all the best for his time in the Polish Ekstraklasa with Jagiellonia Bialystok.”

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Imo: INEC breaks silence on Supreme Court ruling on Ihedioha

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January 15, 2020

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has not received the certified true copy of the Tuesday Supreme Court Judgment on Imo governorship election.

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The apex court had on Tuesday removed Gov Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and declared the All Progressive Congress, APC’s Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State.

Delivering the judgment, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun said 236,000 votes due to Uzodinma and APC from 318 polling units were wrongly excluded and should be added.

Reacting, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, said that INEC would comply with the judgment once it was served with the enrolled copy of the judgment.

Okoye said that the commission had no problem with issuing Certificate of Return in compliance with a court order, but it needed a copy of the enrolled court judgment to know clearly what it was ordered to do.

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He said the commission had a responsibility to obey the judgment of the Supreme Court as the final court of the land.

“We have no problem with issuing certificate of return, but we cannot issue the certificate until when we see very clearly a certified copy of the judgment of Supreme Court or an enrolled order of the judgment of the court directing us clearly and unequivocally on what to do.

“The moment we see it, issuing certificate is a mini venture, we will definitely comply. We have the constitutional responsibility to obey the judgment of the Supreme Court.

“The commission has not been served with a copy of the enrolled judgment so that the commission will know clearly and unequivocally what the Supreme court directed us to do.

“The moment we are served with the court order we will issue the certificate immediately,” Okoye said.

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Gov. Wike knocked for attacking traditional rulers [VIDEO]

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January 15, 2020

The recent actions of Governor Nyesom Wike against traditional stools in Rivers State have received mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

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Governor Wike was seen in a viral video criticising traditional rulers and threatening to depose them over very flimsy reasons. He also called one of the monarchs a ‘trouble maker’.

His accusations have generated mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

While others hailed him for having the courage to caution the traditional rulers’ others chided him, describing his action as disrespectful.

DAILY POST was on twitter to cull some of the reactions trailing Wike’s viral video

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@M_Wizzo “This is how Governor Wike talks to Traditional Rulers in Rivers State. Really sad! I don’t blame him though, I blame some of these traditional rulers who sell themselves cheaply to the government for peanuts.

“No Governor in the South West will try this. They never born them well!

@Isoko_pikin “If the Oba of Benin or Allafin of Oya or the Oba of Ife (I hope that’s what he is called) was in Gov Wike constituency I.e River state, can he do this? Na because they don rubbish their throne with politics money na why this thing fit happen.”

@GraceIta “He didn’t gather them, they invited him to their annual meeting. Secondly, some of these guys deserve it, they got wrong info on what it means to be King. For them, it’s about money. During campaign come and see how these monarchs fight because of money, Gov Wike is just baring his mind.”

@Biyatife “This is wrong, disrespectful & unjustifiable. But Wike isn’t alone on this. Ajimobi will do this even to Yoruba KingsTinubu went to Ataoja of Osogbo’s Palace & boasted that even the entire state doesn’t match him in wealth. Wike was wrong, but Yorubas have similar bad eggs too.”

@Konks4real ” Wike no get respect for ROYALTY! Say na “look at this small boy”.

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@Imp213x “PDP goons are terming that Wike’s video “SAVAGERY”, in some very proud way and APC guys are calling him a BULLY.

“Politics at its lowest in Nigeria.For me? The guy is an arrogant narcissist. A power-drunk smug with a voice like a Duterte wannabe.”

@Obieze “I’m yet to understand why people think it’s funny for a Gov. to gather traditional rulers and address them in such a manner. I’m all out for Wike any day, but this right here is disgusting.”

@Officialfelizzy “Nothing wrong in that. When you see what’s wrong, clear them once.”

@Chikecharles “He was not insulting them. He clearly said he wants the institution to be protected and respected. The man didn’t like the eye service from the chiefs. That is all. The tone is Wike’s normal tone.”
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Meanwhile, a prominent indigene of Rivers State and former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in 2015 election, Dr. Dakuku Peterside described the way and manner Governor Wike addressed traditional rulers as unacceptable and unbefitting” for someone who occupies such a dignified office.

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Ibadan: Man remanded for allegedly raping mentally challenged

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January 15, 2020

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ court sitting in Ibadan on Wednesday ordered that a 25-year-old man Momodu Okunola who allegedly raped a mentally challenged girl, be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal advice.

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The police charged Momodu, who lives in Omi – Adio, Ibadan, with rape,NAN reports.

Chief Magistrate O.O. Ogunkanmi, did not take the plea of the defendant as the court had no Jurisdiction to entertain the matter.

Ogunkanmi who ordered that Momodu be remanded in Agodi Correctional Centre, also ordered that the case file be returned to the Director of Public Prosecution ( DPP).

She adjourned the matter until Feb. 7 , for mention.

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Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Sikiru Opaleye, told the court that on Jan. 8, at about 11: 30a.m., Momodu allegedly raped a mentally challenged woman.

The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of Section 218 of the Criminal Code Cap 38, Vol .II, Laws of Oyo State 2000.

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Amotekun: Gani Adams condemn Buhari’s govt over declaring security outfit illegal, [Full letter]

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January 15, 2020

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams,on Wednesday condemned the declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari’s government that Amotekun, the new Southwest security outfit is illegal.

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The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, made the announcement on Tuesday.

A statement signed by Malami’s spokesman, Umar Gwandu, said, “The setting up of the paramilitary organisation called Amotekun is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.

In his reaction, Adams said stated that the right to life cannot be in the exclusive list of any serious government.

Adams, in a letter to Malami, added that he has advised Southwest governors to shun government’s position on Amotekun.

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See full text of letter below:

Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN)
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Justice Minister,
Abuja.

Dear Sir

PROTEST OVER YOUR ILLEGAL ORDER TO SOUTH-WEST GOVERNORS

I find it disturbing your statement of Tuesday January14, 2020 declaring the security initiative of South-West governors ‘Amotekun’ as illegal. You also threatened that the full course of the law will be applied to anybody promoting the Amotekun security initiative.

May be you have forgotten. I need to remind you that you are the Attorney-General of the country, not a section of the country. So, your outburst against the governors who were elected, not selected or appointed, is against the spirit of the 1999 Constituted (as amended).

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The right to life is universal and no government can legislate against that. I don’t need to bother you about killings, kidnappings, banditry and other criminal vices in the South-West recently.

Even Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of Yoruba leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, was killed and nobody has been arrested in respect of all these killings.

One thing is clear: Nigerians have the right to protect themselves. Not only that: South-West people have a right to protect and defend themselves against attacks. Amotekun is an initiative by the South-West governors to defend our people.

Where you are getting it wrong is this: The Amotekun initiative has nothing to do with the territorial integrity of Nigeria. If there is a breach of the territorial integrity of the country, the military will come in immediately.

So, nobody is rising against Nigeria, as your letter to the governors, directly or indirectly, implied. What is happening is that our people no longer feel safe because the land has been invaded by some elements from within and outside the country.

It is unfortunate that rather than praise the governors, you are condemning their action, thereby strengthening the hands of those who believe the Federal Government is against some sections of the country.

As a lawyer and a Senior Advocate, you should know that you are not the law. You are only the Attorney-General, not a court. It is only a court of competent jurisdiction that will decide if what an individual, group of individuals, an entity or a state does is legal or otherwise.

So, it is only a court that can invalidate the South-West joint security initiative, not you. I want to establish this fact that the Yoruba have a right to protect themselves from attack or violence of any sort.”

Issues of security is highly sensitive, and we can now understand where the threat is coming from. It is unfortunate that the FG is doing everything to frustrate the southwest governors’ efforts.

For instance, last Wednesday, that was less than 24-hours before the launching of Amotekun in Ibadan, the Presidency summoned the southwest governors to Aso rock.

We knew about the intrigues that played out at the meeting. We knew about the frustrations at Aso rock, but the governors, having realised the implications of playing politics with the lives of their people, stood their ground and went ahead to launch the security outfit as planned”

So, it is your position on this volatile situation that is illegal, unlawful, immoral and of no effect because your declaration has proved some critics right that some states in the country are deliberately left vulnerable to attacks by criminals.

I have called on Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) to ignore your position on this matter.

Why do people employ guards in their houses? For security. Why do Community Development Associations (CDAs) employ guards to secure streets and areas? To ensure protection of lives and property.

Is that initiative in the exclusive list of the constitution? No. I repeat that the right to preserve and protect your life can never be in the exclusive list of any government.

I am aware of similar security outfits in other sections of the country. Why you are against the protection of the lives and properties of Yoruba people defies logic.

This week is the 50th anniversary of the end of the civil war. We should do everything to avoid plunging the country into another war.
Mr. Malami, please don’t set a bad precedence.

Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams
15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland

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Killing of Christians: HURIWA takes case to Pope, Trump

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January 15, 2020

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, said it has resolved to petition the head of the Catholic Church in the Vatican and the President of the United States of America on the spate of what it called well-coordinated armed invasions of churches and Christian dormitories by suspected armed Islamists and bandits that have made Kaduna state the epicenter of these extensively coordinated attacks against Christians.

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HURIWA has urged the two global leaders to compel President Muhammadu Buhari and governor Malam Nassir El’ Rufai of Kaduna state, to stop the siege and systematic genocidal killings of Christians in the Christian dominated heartland of Southern Kaduna.

The letter follows a recent attack on seminarians’ living quarters in the state and alleged silence by security forces in investigating and retrieving stolen items.

The groups National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, and the National Media Affairs Director, Miss Zainab Yusuf, said it has decided to call the attention of Pope Francis and President Donald Trump on the spate of well-coordinated armed invasions of Churches and Christian dominated areas of Southern Kaduna their genocide theater that resulted in the loss of unimaginable number of innocent souls and property.

The rights group said it has told the world leaders that both the Presidency and the Kaduna state political authorities are treating with levity the grave threats of extinctions and genocide that Christians are subjected to in Kaduna state.

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The group explained that the gross disrespect for Federal Character principle in the state which culminated in the emergence of an all Moslem Governor, deputy Governor and State House of Assembly Speaker and deputy thereby consigning millions of Christians to the inglorious position of second class citizens is the canon fodder for the spiraling armed attacks by armed Islamists masquerading as herdsmen, kidnappers and bandits who have in the past one year or more specifically targeted Christian communities and schools in the state.

HURIWA explained, “On the last count virtually all major Christian denominations in Kaduna state have witnessed dozens of attacks just as dozens of Pastors have died in the cause of these targeted armed invasions and kidnapping. We are not accusing the Kaduna state government of involvement but we are worried about the conspiratorial silence to these series of attacks.

“We have consistently asked the politicians of Kaduna state to respect section 14(3) of the constitution which obliges the appointments of all ethno-religious community members into strategic offices but in 2019 election, the governor made sure only Moslems are railroaded into the offices of governor, deputy and even the office of Speaker of the State House of Assembly is occupied by a Moslem.

“This is the fuel that has ignited widespread mistreatment of Christians. The incessant attacks by armed Islamists targeting only Pastors, Christian schools and clerics of Christian denomination have become a national emergency.

“Since Nigerian state and the Kaduna state government are not treating these threats as a national emergency, we have decided to let the world know the true state of things and we are happy that some organisations have made similar findings.

“Sadly, the Kaduna state government and the office of the Nigerian President are deeply entrenched in the selective appointments of mostly Moslems as holders of virtually all strategic positions thus neglecting the other key constituents who are Christians and atheists including worshippers of African traditional religion.

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“The recent kidnapping of senior seminarians of the Catholic Church in Kaduna state is one of such widespread well-coordinated attacks.

“The four seminarians, between the ages of 18 and 23, were abducted Wednesday night recently from their seminary in Kaduna, in northwestern Nigeria.

“Pius Kanwai, 19; Peter Umenukor, 23; Stephen Amos, 23; and Michael Nnadi, 18, were taken from Good Shepherd Seminary in Kaduna, around 10:30 pm on January 8 by gunmen. Police are searching for the four young men.”

HURIWA lamented that since the gunmen, disguised in military camouflage, broke through the fence surrounding the seminarians’ living quarters and began shooting sporadically, they stole laptops and phones before kidnapping the four young men, the nation’s heads of security forces have yet to make concerted efforts to retrieve these Senior Seminarians from their kidnappers who are armed Islamists.

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‘My husband beats me up anytime he likes’-Wife tells court

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January 15, 2020

A Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan on Wednesday dissolved the 15-year- old marriage between one Abiodun Oluwale and husband, Oladipo, over distrust and incessant battery.

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The court’s President, Chief Ademola Odunade, while granting the application of Abiodun, the plaintiff, for dissolution of the marriage, held that the court’s decision was in the best interest of the parties, NAN reports.

The court awarded custody of the four children produced by the union to the plaintiff and ordered the defendant to be paying N20,000 as the children’s monthly feeding allowance .

He further ordered the defendant to be responsible for the children’s education needs and upkeep.

In her petition to the court, Abiodun, an estate agent, who lives at Ajeigbe area of Ibadan, said that she was tired of the persistent violence in her home.

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“I submitted my entire life to Oladipo at the beginning of our marriage and he toyed with it.

“Oladipo is not a responsible husband not only to me, but also to our four children.

“In fact, I am responsible for the payment of the children ’s school fees, feeding and the house rent.

“When I had a good job, I allowed Oladipo to withdraw freely from my account to the extent that he withdrew all my money some years ago and ran to the United States before he returned empty handed.

“All these did not stop him from beating me up anytime he liked.

“My parents and his have both intervened times without number, but he never turned a new leaf,” Abiodun said.

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The respondent, however, prayed the court not to grant his wife’s prayer.

Oladipo, a resident of Elewura-Challenge area of Ibadan, said the major problem in the union was his wife’s penchant for attending church programmes without his permission.

“It is true that Abiodun sometimes assisted me with the payment of house rent, but I only collected 30 per cent of the total sum from her.

“Abiodun is such a stubborn wife, I go to the market to buy food and I care for our children.

“When she went to stay with her sick mother, I was solely responsible for the children’s welfare ,” Oladipo said.

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