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“You are Way maker,

Miracle worker,

Promise keeper,

Light in the darkness!

My God, that is who You are!”

- Sinach"

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has accused Catholic bishop of Nsukka, Godfrey Onah of triggering the recent attack on Muslims in the local government area in which two mosques were burnt and businesses destroyed, IgbereTV reports.

The NSCIA in its petition to the Inspector-General of Police, alleged that Onah's "hateful and inciteful sermon, full of lies and fallacies" incited the violence and virulent attack on Muslims in Nsukka.

According to NSCIA in a petition signed by its deputy secretary general Salisu Shehu, the "massacre of Muslims in the South-East and South-South if left unchecked could surely ignite reprisals in other parts of the country, especially the North."

It read;

“On Saturday, 31 October, 2020, as a result of a hateful and inciteful sermon, full of lies and fallacies, delivered by one Bishop, Reverend Father Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, some Christians unleashed violent and virulent attack on Muslims in Nsukka and burnt their Mosques.

“We are yet to confirm the number of casualties. In the sermon attached, it was clear that the Bishop instigated the worshippers against Mosques and Muslims.

“The recurrence of these kinds of incessant arson and massacre of Muslims in the South-East and South-South if left unchecked could surely ignite reprisals in other parts of the country, especially the North. It has therefore become imperatively urgent to proactively bring an end to these criminality.

“In view of the above, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), on behalf of the entire Nigerian Muslim Ummah hereby reiterates our call on you Sir, to rise up to this challenge and protect the lives and property of Muslims in the South-East and South-South as bonafide citizens of Nigeria who should live peacefully in any part of the Country.

“Specifically, we also implore you to as a matter of urgency interrogate Reverend Father Godfrey Igwebuike Onah on his hate speech, inciteful sermon of lies fabricated to provoke hatred for the Muslims.”

"When I think of this country I don’t think of its laws I think of its people.

I think about how we were raised to be patriotic of violence, propaganda & war.

I think about how this country is owned by the oppressor and how the oppressed are locked in a valley of capitalism.

But I also think of the young people who refuse to be spoon fed mistruths. I think of the elders who bucked against hateful prejudices even when it felt impossible....

Because of you, I’m still hopeful.

I believe in a country that teaches the true history so we can better understand where we live and how we can do better.

I believe in a country that listens to the cries of the protester and doesn’t politicize death.

I believe in restoration of this beautiful land and respecting the communities of people who owned America before colonizers renamed it.

I believe in fairness, equality, a complete removal of religion in places where it does not belong. Let religion live in the churches and places of worship... the quiet prayer rooms, the joyful congregations.. and out of Congress.

I believe in so much, and if I believe it one day I can see it. It may not be tomorrow it may not be today, but it will be one day if we stay activated.

We the people, ALL the people, deserve it.
Today’s the last day to vote. Stay in line, stay determined and thank YOU for voting."

On Saturday, the remains of Gift Ameh, daughter of actress, Ada Ameh, was laid to rest at a cemetery in Abuja, IgbereTV reports.

Gift died on Tuesday, October 20 after surgery.

Actors, Charles Onojie, Emperess Njama, Lancelot Imasuen, and others attended the funeral.

See photos below.

"my great grandfather..."

"This is a photo of the Reverend Emmanuel Adelabi Kayode, MA (Dunelm). He was the father of Victor Adedapo Kayode, grandfather of Remi Fani-Kayode, QC, SAN, and great-grandfather of Femi Fani-Kayode.

Born in 1874 and educated at the Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, he was an early African Anglican cleric of Ile-Ife origin. He was married to Sophia Kayode (née Cole), sister of the renowned Reverend M.S. Cole. He died in Lagos in 1932."

"Hope you don't celebrate Christmas and Easter either. All na the same"

"Do me a favor and read the Bible encyclopedia definition of Easter.

Scroll left for Bible encyclopedia definition of Easter."

"I don't know why there's so much pressure on women to be more polite, stay humble, be confident but not too much. Society stays trying to police the way women communicate, dress, sit,

— basically, exist."

"As a teenager I watched as all the women who were called good wives were the ones that were abused and endured all sorts of crap and I made up my mind never to be one given the label of good! Reason I don't do label.
The freedom that comes from not needing that validation is."

"Hello, this is a neutral question without hidden intent. How do you handle your home? Would you say your husband is the one who doesn't "call for the unnecessary push to be a kind of way" hence your love for him?"

"I married a man not a little boy playing at being a man. My husband is the most practising feminist that I know. We have the same values and that makes things extremely easy. We have mutual respect for each other. He doesn't see me as handler of the house, he sees us as handlers."

"@Prince_NedNwoko hosts @itslaycon and share his dream for @Ned_malaria with the winner of Big Brother Naija (Lockdown) who in return pledged his support to put an end to the scourge of malaria in Africa."

"Desmond Elliot just destroyed all the precious child hood memories he gave us in movies..."

"I’m 31 today
2020 has been very interesting with lots of hills and valleys, but I’m feeling extremely grateful today regardless I thank God that I’m alive, I’m healthy and I’m surrounded by loved ones. Given the kind of year it’s been, just having these 3 things makes you one of the lucky ones.
#happybirthdaytome"

"Happy birthday sweetheart"

A mob comprising of several young men and women broke into the Adamawa state government warehouse in Yola on Sunday October 25, and carted away COVID19 palliatives donated by CACOVID, IgbereTV reports.

In a video that has gone viral, some of the looters can be heard shouting ''come and collect free food''

Watch the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZyw9_cIi-4

"I appeal to @MBuhari to guarantee the fundamental freedoms of peaceful protesters in Nigeria, including their right to protest. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” -MLK, Jr. We must stand with those protesting to #ENDSARS."

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Aremu Akiolu has called on the gods against the hoodlums that broke into the King’s palace and carted away the staff of office, IgbereTV reports.

This is coming days after the King’s emissaries sent words out and an ultimatum on the return of the stolen kings’ staff and other prized possessions of the Oba of Lagos.

In a new development, as seen in a video that surfaced online, the gods are been called on to charge against the hoodlums who broke into the king’s palace.

In the video, the herbalist could be heard chanting incantations to invoke the gods on the looters.

Watch the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_0c6pRkbGo

"Veteran Nollywood actor Clem Ohameze was attacked in Uyo on Thursday by hoodlums. They injured him, took his money and phones.

Quick recovery sir"

Governor Godwin Obaseki has extended the ultimatum he gave to prisoners who escaped in the recent jail breaks recorded in two prison facilities in Edo state he governs, IgbereTV reports.

Obaseki who had initially given the fleeing inmates until Friday October 23 to return, extended the ultimatum by one week.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy Crusoe Osagie, it was was gathered that the decision was taken after a security meeting held with heads of security agencies in the state yesterday October 23.

It read;

“The extension of the ultimatum is as a result of the positive response from the prisoners, as a good number of them have since returned to the two correctional facilities. The new window is to allow more prisoners to return to the centres willingly.

“The governor has reviewed the curfew time in the state to commence from 6pm to 6am daily, as against 4pm to 6am. The adjustment will take effect from Saturday, October 24, 2020. The security situation in the state is seen to be improving and we appreciate Edo people for adhering to government’s directives.”

"Dear Son,

We live in a time when no one wants to take the responsibility to say what's right and what's wrong,
when no one wants to be told what to believe or what not to believe, when people want to have titles but not work or be responsive to their functions, when people lack a sense of duty, where the lunatics have taken over the asylum and the doctors are the ones in straight jacket. You will come to realize that the world we have made is also the world we have failed.

You have made your way into this world. I want you to be a man of good heart, who reaches out to the world around him with an open mind and a gentle touch, I want you to be a man of belief but not a man of judgement, I want you to choose always to speak with empathy, caring and kindness no matter your voice or purpose, I want you to serve as a shepherd first and then a king, hold honor and truth at all times and never forget the son of whom you are as you journey to finding your rightful place in this world.

To be such a man, you must not be afraid to be vulnerable in times when it is required of you to stand up and to speak from your heart, you should create a place in your heart to hear voices that speak with empathy, compassion and realism about the issues of becoming a man.

And so I take my place among those attempting to provide such a voice as I watch with eager anticipation and anxiousness as you take your every step to finding your place amid the confusion and cacophony of life.

Having you brought clarity and an earnest wonder that has set me on a course that I think will reenergize my years to come, it showed me that I could, and should, indeed I must be my best self and like a wise and gentle friend, I will guide you to the truths that emerge when you approach life openly and honestly.

On this journey to you knowing God (which is a life-long journey), learning to love, living life, passing through the stages of manhood and the wisdom that comes thereof, God will encapsulate you and order your every step, you will always be a blessing of grace, your mother will be with you, I will hold your hand and guide you through your decisions. So help me God.

Yours Truly,

Daddy.''

A mob in Anambra state has set the statue of the pioneer President of Nigeria, the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, on fire in Onitsha, IgbereTV reports.

The statue was at Denis Memorial Grammar School Roundabout, Awka Avenue, Onitsha, known as Zik Roundabout. While the mob were on a rampage, they doused the statue with petrol before setting it on fire.

As they burnt the statue, the mob were shouting “You put us in this mess by championing one Nigeria,” “You are the cause of our trouble,” amongst other uncomplimentary remarks.

In several parts of the country, hoodlums hijacked the #EndSARS protest, causing wanton destruction of lives and properties and forcing different state government's to impose curfew.

"We have expanded the terms of reference for the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution to include the incident at the Lekki toll gate. If you have any claims, do send them to the panel. The panel will begin to sit on Monday at the Lagos Court of Arbitration situated in Lekki."

"Bring down Lekki Toll Gate permanently, build a stature for everyone killed that night! Write their names in bold letters... let us forever remember our heroes who died for a better Nigeria. we will never forget #20:10:2020 #SARMUSTENDNOW #EndBadGoveranceInNigeria."

A police officer was on Thursday beheaded and burnt by hoodlums during an attack on police stations in Nnewi, Anambra state.

Haruna Mohammed, the state police spokesperson, in a statement, said three other police officers also sustained varying degrees of injuries.

He said the victims were taken hospital for medical attention and that they are responding to treatment.

He said five persons were also attacked in Onitsha and were taken to hospital for medical attention where three have been confirmed dead and the other two being treated.

Mohammed said the hoodlums attacked and vandalised police stations and government properties.

Mohammed listed other police formations attacked to include Nnewi area command,3-3 division, Ogbunike/ Isiuwulu, and Nnobi divisions as well as Peoples Club police post.

“On the 21/10/2020 at about 11:30pm hoodlums in large number under the guise of ‘END SARS’ protesters attacked Nnewi Police Station, set it ablaze and vandalized patrol vehicles and other exhibits but were prevented from assessing the armoury to cart away arm due to strong resistance placed by policemen on duty,” he said.

“Similarly, on the 22/10/2020 between 3:30am and 5:pm, the hoodlums in large number equally attacked Nnewi Area Command,3-3 Division, Ogbunike/ Isiuwulu, Nnobi, and Itchy Divisions as well as peoples club police post, burnt Police vehicles and set the facilities ablaze carting away exhibits kept at the Divisions.

“Meanwhile, one police officer was beheaded and burnt to ashes while three others sustained various degrees of injuries. The injured police officers were rushed to the hospital for medical attention and they are responding to treatment.

“Consequently, seven other police stations namely CPS/Area Command Onitsha, Ogidi, Awada, Inland Town and B’Divisions successfully repelled the attacks and chased the hoodlums away.

“Also, police operatives in collaboration with members of the Communities comprising of youths, vigilante and community leaders at Okpoko, CPS Awka, Oraifite, Otolo, Amichi and Oba vehemently resisted attempt by the hoodlums to attack the police Stations.

“However, five persons were attacked in Onitsha and taken to the hospital for medical attention where three have been confirmed dead by the medical doctor while two others are receiving treatment.

“Other government properties burnt or destroyed include High Court Ogidi, Idemili North LG Secretariat while Zik Statue at DMGS roundabout was vandalized. Arrest was equally made.”

To forestall further violence, Willie Obiano, the governor, imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state.

EndSARS: Obaseki Assures Edo Youths Of 60 Per Cent Representation In New Cabinet (Photos)

...says training ongoing for over 2000-man state-owned security network

....expands Panel of Inquiry on police brutality to 20

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured youths in the state of 60 per cent representation in his new cabinet, IgbereTV reports.

The governor gave the assurance during an interactive meeting with youth groups at Government House, in Benin City, on Thursday.

He said the crisis in the state following the hijack of the #ENDSARS protests is politically motivated.

The meeting had in attendance leaders and representatives of over 30 youth organisations in the state.

Obaseki said: "I am worried about the level of criminality. Parts of the fight we had in our first term was the issue of maintaining law and order and fighting criminality as lots of these criminals hid under the cover of the godfathers who called them their infantry, lions and tigers.

"Without law and order, there can't be economic growth as no one will be able to invest. You could see them in the last few days, the way they came out pouncing on people’s private properties.”

He added, "The crisis in Edo is not the #ENDSARS protests but political as the government supports the #ENDSARS protests. Just as we defeated them in the election, we will contain them. With my #ENDSARS people, we are going to arrest them and put them back to the zoo.

According to him, his administration recognises the role played by youths in his re-election, adding that his administration plans to appoint 60 per cent of youths under the age of 40 in his second term in office.

The governor said his government has no problem with peaceful protests, adding, "I asked the police to give you protection but the leadership of the police have a choice to either obey me or not as I don't have power to fire the Police Commissioner.

"Our position as a government is to support the position of the #ENDSARS protesters as their demand is legitimate," assuring the youths that he is on their side.

He added: "The Panel of Inquiry is the first step to go and we have instructed that the number of members be increased to 20 to accommodate other groups. The panel has 90 days and I urge you all to give evidence to the panel which should be documented as it will enable us to work as we implement the report of the panel.

"Our security arrangements in the country must reflect our Federal system as I can't be a governor of a state and not be able to hire and fire my Commissioner of Police, but the #ENDSARS has helped us start the process.

The Public Works Volunteer (PUWOV) is a version of our neighborhood watch in the state. We have 900 people being trained. 1,100 others will be trained after this set and another 20 persons per ward will be hired to be in charge of public safety.

"As the governor, I will do everything within my power to have strong internal security as we need to protect ourselves.

Representative of the #ENDSARS protesters, Comrade Abraham Oviawe, said the peaceful protesters' demand emanated from the pains Nigerians have suffered over the years.

He thanked the governor for constituting the Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the excesses of the disbanded members of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), urging him to ensure that the Panel does the right job for Edo people.

Oviawe urged the Nigeria Police to be civil in its dealings with members of the public, adding that the leadership of the Police will check the mode of operation of the anti-cultism unit of the Force.

"We urge your government to re-constitute the neighborhood watch and ensure the recruitment is open and transparent as it will assist and help community policing in Edo State," he added.

Representative of Civil Society Organisations in Edo State, Curtis Ogbebor, expressed appreciation to the governor for ensuring the lives of Edo citizens are safe.

He urged the state government to ensure it arrests those who fired shots leading to the death of peaceful protesters at Kingsquare in Benin City, Edo State.

Representative of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Steven Imafidon, said sixty per cent of victims of police brutality are students as their agitation is for the government to look into the welfare of police officers.

"Hi Twitter,this is a secret I kept with me for years. I would always be strong but we must #EndSARS and #EndSWAT .
I was upset,I have to vent.
I am the lady in the picture.
I am Chiatuiro Precious Chidera."

"Mr Leva Joshua, I never knew the call you put across to me on Monday 5/10/20 was a call to see me for the last time. I had a patient in the hospital and could not make it to you, but we promised seeing afterwards which we didn't.

You were my lecturer but we became friends, you introduced me to your family and friends as if we were blood.
It's just so hard for me to believe you died in that crash.

Sir(the title you never wanted me to address you with), you were indeed a good man, ever sacrificing for other's comfort.

You will be greatly missed.

To even make it clumsy for me, you were with Mr Moses Tarnongo your friend and colleague who happens to be a brother to me with his wife and kids.

Kai, this day 10102020 is indeed a Black Day for UNIMKAR,
a Black Day for Mass Communication Department."

"BLACK WEEKEND FOR UMM
It was a black weekend for University of Mkar, after a burial a senior staff Mr. Ernyi yesterday been Saturday, the same Saturday, been yesterday day, UMM lost two lecturers from the Department of Mass communication.
Mr. Joshua Leva
Mr. Moses Tarnongo (and family).
A fatal accident occur yesterday around Gbatse, Ugbema to Adikpo high way."