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Herdsmen Attack Enugu Community.
At least one person was killed while two other people are in critical condition after suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Abor Community at Eha-Amufu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Vanguard gathered that after the attack on Mgbuji farm settlements which resulted in the death of at least three farmers about two weeks ago, the herders relocated to another farm settlement in Abor, where the latest attack took place.
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A member of the community who spoke in anonymity said that the three farmers were attacked with machetes, resulting in the death of one of the victims.
Youths Protest Killing Of Motorcyclist By Police Officer In Kogi.
Irate youths of Kabba (The headquarters of Kabba/Bunu council area of Kogi State) set the old Police barracks in the community ablaze over the alleged killing of one of them by a police officer.
It was gathered that the youth killed in Kabba (Identified as Paul) was reportedly shot dead on an account of “sachet water”.
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An eyewitness said that Paul (An Okada man) allegedly took a sachet of “pure water” from the Policeman’s car to drink without his permission.
It was learned that the boy’s action angered the policeman and that made the policeman to pull his trigger against the victim, who died instantly.
The death of Paul sparked off protests in Kabba town in the evening of the day as angry youths descended on the barrack and set it on fire.
North Has No Justification To Remain In Power-Tanko.
Tanko Yakasai (an elder statesman) has said that it will be unjust for Northern Nigeria to still demand the presidency in 2023 in spite of the agitations for power shift to the South at the end of President Buhari’s tenure.
“DAILY POST” reported that there have been heated debates among stakeholders in the nation’s polity over power rotation between the North and the South ahead of the 2023 general elections.
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Yakasai in reaction to the declaration of interest by Northerners said while he is not a card-carrying member of any political party, it would be an injustice to the South for northerners to aspire for the presidency after the expiration of the tenure of President Buhari in 2023.
Olubadan Was A Caring And Straightforward Leader-Osinbajo.
The Vice President of Nigeria (Yemi Osinbajo) has said that the late Olubadan of Ibadan (Oba Saliu Adetunji) was a man that loved his people, demonstrated genuine commitment to the progress of society and lived an accomplished life.
Osinbajo made this statement on Sunday during a condolence visit to the Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadan where he was received by the palace chiefs and wife of the late monarch, Olori Rashidat Adetunji, among other members of the royal family.
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The information was released by Laolu Akande (The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President) in a statement. The vice president further described the late Olubadan as a caring and honest leader.
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