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Obi@Easter: Easter victory over death inspires Hope of a New Nigeria
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has urged Christians to see the Easter victory of Jesus Christ over death as a huge motivation that a new Nigeria is possible.
Obi said that it is also a strong indication that Nigerians will surmount the existing hardship and sing the great alleluia in the end.
Writing on his X handle, the former Anambra state Governor of Anambra state said, “I join the global community of Christians, especially Christians in Nigeria, in celebrating Easter – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“This great occasion brings to an end, the Christian Lenten season of fasting, prayers, and almsgiving, and ushers us into the season of glory and victory over death.
“For us in Nigeria, this very significant celebration holds vital promises of victory over our present myriads of challenges, if we do not despair.
“Our dear nation has continued to stagger under the heavy weight of high insecurity, soaring hunger and poverty, ballooning debts, galloping inflation, and mindless corruption that has pervaded every part of our national existence.
“Just as Our Lord Jesus, who made very painful sacrifices for the salvation of the world, which today we celebrate His glorious resurrection, we all must continue to labour, in unity, for the good of our nation, knowing that our labours will not be in vain.
“I, therefore, call on all Christians, in the spirit of Easter, to continue to pray for God’s intervention in our dear nation, so that even as we labour, as humans, for the sake of our nation, God will crown our efforts with success, and make the New Nigeria even more possible, beyond our human efforts.
“I wish everyone a very Happy Easter celebration.
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Kano Emirate tussle: Fire’ll consume you – Emir Sanusi warns against igniting chaos
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned that fire would consume any one trying to cause chaos in Kano State.
This was as Sanusi said the battle over Kano Emirate belonged to God, hence residents should remain calm and resist any temptation that could cause unrest.
He made the remark in a viral video while reacting to the Appeal Court judgement.
The Abuja Division of the Appeal Court had nullified the order of the Federal High Court in Kano.
The Kano Federal High Court had nullified Sanusi’s appointment following an emirate tussle in Kano State.
The order nullifying Sanusi’s appointment was issued by Justice Abubakar Liman of the Kano Division of the Federal High Court on June 20, 2024.
But, the Appeal Court faulted the ruling of the Federal High Court.
Sanusi said: “As you all know, the Appeal Court has confirmed today that the Federal High Court has no jurisdiction over emirate issues. This judgment was expected, and those who initiated the case in court knew this all along.
“Even the judge who issued the initial order was aware of the limits of his jurisdiction. Those who influenced him to make that decision also knew the truth.
“However, for the past eight months, their aim has been to promote selfish interests and instigate unrest in this part of the country.
“Despite their efforts, our greatest achievement is that the state has remained peaceful. There has been no violence or disorder. We call on everyone to continue maintaining peace and unity.
“This battle is not ours but God’s. And God does not need anyone’s help. Let us keep praying for His guidance and intervention. May God protect us, and whoever seeks to ignite chaos in Kano, may that fire consume them instead.
To those who wish harm upon Kano or its peace, may they face the consequences of their own wishes.”
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3 killed by suspected cholera outbreak in Rivers community
Suspected cholera outbreak has occurred in Isiodum community in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, killing three persons.
The victims were Mr. Michael Agba, Mrs. Abigail Rowland and Mrs. EkenereAwaji Loveday; while Mrs. Amos Asitor is in critical condition.
The incident was confirmed by
Dr. Gogo-Ogute Isaiah, a media practitioner and a former Chairman of Andoni Local Government Area.
He said: “I was in my community Unyeada this morning with a team of engineers from Bopean TotalElf to inspect the ongoing water rehabilitation project in Unyeada Town, when the news of suspected cholera outbreak in Isiodum got to me.
“Last night (Friday ), two people from the same compound of Isiodum community in Andoni local government Area named, Mr. Michael Agba and Mrs. Abigail Rowland died through constant vomiting and stooling.
“As the battle to resuscitate others, who are also attacked by the same disease continues, this morning January 11, 2025, one Mrs. EkenereAwaji Loveday has just been reported dead.
“Others including Mrs. Amos Asitor are in a very critical condition as means to access medical attention in the area is nearly impossible.
“Isiodum is one of the Andoni ancient communities close to Unyeada Town her ancestral home. It’s about one of the neglected community in Andoni without good drinking water.”
Isaiah appealed to relevant agencies to urgently come to their rescue as the inhabitants of the community “are on the verge of deserting the community for safety. Credible sources from the area confirmed the situation is getting deteriorating on an hourly basis.”
Meanwhile, the state Ministry of Health is yet to confirm the report.
An aide to the Commissioner of Health told journalists that a team from the ministry needs to visit the community, take samples before the Ministry of Health would make public the cause of the deaths.
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Lagos police bust killers of Uber, Bolt drivers, lose three officers
The Lagos State command has busted different gangs of armed robbers ,who targeted and killed private commercial vehicle operators, Bolt ,Uber ,Lagride and others in the state.
The police also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the arrested suspects during the period under review .
Members of these gangs were reportedly responsible for the killings of private commercial vehicle operators in different parts of Lagos .
This is just as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police ,Olanrewaju Ishola revealed that the command prosecuted offenders for 2176 offences in the last quarter of 2024 and early 2025
The police boss ,who briefed the press on the achievements of the command within the period under review yesterday evening at command headquarters Ikeja, stated that three policemen lost their lives during the period under review .
Forty three suspects ,who were arrested for different criminal activities ,including : armed robbery ,cultism ,murder ,child abuse ,kidnapping ,illegal possession of fire arms and others .
Ishola told how gangs of suspects contacted Uber and other private commercial vehicle operators to rob them of their vehicles and kill them .
He said, ” On January 9, 2025,at about 12 am , a case of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder was reported.One Emeka Akwara, 19, David Segun,21, Samuel Ariori , 21, and Lukman Ariori,9,ordered the services of Uber at Chevron in the Lekki area – en-route Obalende.
‘ On getting to Obalende in a lonely area,at that point ,they robbed and killed the Uber driver by stabbing him multiple times in the neck .Unfortunately, they were unable to snatch the vehicle.
“With the intervention of good Nigerians within the environment ,two suspects were immediately arrested and were handed over to police operatives attached to Lion Building.
” Investigation further led to the arrest of other two fleeing suspects of the dangerous gang in Chevron area of Lagos.
” Also ,another Uber driver was killed in such a circumstance. We investigated and brought to book one Edmond Julius Abdoulaye and one Saturday Okey in connection with the crime.
“The Toyota Camry was recovered and handed over to the family. The case was charged to court but unfortunately, the driver was killed.
“Just two days ago, you see four young men blindfolded.The four of them flagged down a ride and killed the driver of the Uber.
” I would like to tell Lagosians, especially people involved in this Uber thing, Taxify, Lagide, and all these stuffs. Be wary of your passengers.
‘If it is possible, don’t carry more than one passenger at a time and insist such a fellow is searched and made him sit in the front with you. This is our advice.
” We are also, in the course of the month, going to summon all drivers in such activities to give them some security tips so that they will not be falling victim of these criminals .
“This is just the third of its kind reported or detected in three months. We don’t know how many that have happened. Such are the cases of brutalities around us now.
“Unfortunately, cases of murder through cultism and cult – related activities were on the increase.
” As a responsive force, we always arrest perpetrators. But we don’t believe in jungle justice here.
” On the 17th July 2024, at about 1700hrs one Awalu and Emmanuel, were brutally murdered at Ijora Badia by rival cult members .
“On the 15th October, 2024 upon intelligence , one Samuel Ojenuga ‘m’ aged 22yrs a member of Aye Confraternity was arrested.
“He confessed to killing of about 12 Eiye confraternity members at Orita School Ijora Oloye Area of Lagos.
“His accomplice one Abdullahi Yusuf in of same cult group also confessed to the killing of three persons named BIG Sam, Emmanuel and Okokobovbi ,at Railway Crossing n Ijora Badia Lagos.
” On the 27th of December, 2024 at 14 Idunsagbe street, Lagos Island, information was received that a bag was sighted on the rooftop at this address.
“Two AK 47 rifles breach number 52573, 4004855 and 07003-853 K2 assault rifle all without magazine and ammunition.”
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