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BJanta: [b]Unknown Gunmen Now Known. They Are Igbos Who Kill For Human Organs – Soludo AFTER wrecking havoc in various communities in Anambra State for several months during which many people were kidnapped, killed and sometimes beheaded, many of the so-called unknown gunmen have, at last, become known. In a space of one year, no fewer than 30 persons, including security operatives, lost their lives through the activities of the unknown gunmen. Many police stations and operational security vehicles were also burnt by the gunmen during their operations.[/b] The situation was so bad that the November 2021 governorship election in Anambra State was threatened such that the electoral umpire, INEC, almost muted the idea of suspending the election. It was at the height of the unknown gunmen saga in the state that Dr. Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Professor Dora Akunyili, was killed. Akunyili was felled at Nkpor in Idemili by gunmen after attending a programme in Onitsha where he picked a posthumous award for his late wife. Other killings by the unknown gunmen were to follow, including those of the lawmaker representing Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the state House of Assembly, Dr. Okechukwu Okoye, a former member of the state House of Assembly, Hon Nelson Achukwu, a woman and her four children who were killed at UGA and an Onitsha based man, Sir Paulinus Mbanugo. When Governor Chukwuma Soludo assumed office, he could not settle down properly for work immediately because no day passed without stories of gunmen burning police stations and attacking local government headquarters, or killing people. Many communities had to inform their relations residing outside the state not to come home until the situation improves. Realizing that no meaningful achievement could be recorded under such a situation, Soludo swore to recover the state first before going into the execution of his promised programmes for the people. And so, the battle began. First, he revived the Anambra Vigilante Group and empowered them to be able to face the usually heavily armed gunmen. From all indications, results of the governor’s action are positively showing. Recently, eight persons suspected to be connected with the murder and beheading of the late Hon Okechukwu Okoye, the lawmaker representing Governor Soludo’s Aguata Constituency 11 and his aide, were arrested by security operatives. Few others have also been picked and they are assisting security operatives in locating the camps in the forests. In these forests, such items, including coffins, charms, dangerous drugs, women, cars of all makes and large sums of money were common features. Following the routing and smoking out of these gunmen from their camps in the forests, normalcy is gradually returning to the various communities. The routing started with the destruction of one of the most dreaded camps located in the thick forest along the bank of Oseakwa River bordering Ihiala and Ogwuaniocha in Ogbaru local government area where the supposed king of the gunmen, popularly known as Double Lion, held sway. On the day he and four of his members were killed, Double Lion didn’t see it coming as they were easily gunned down by their breakaway colleagues who have since repented and are now working for the state. It was gathered that they had to eliminate Double Lion and his gang because they jettisoned the original plan by extorting and harassing people during weddings, burials and other ceremonies. Double Lion, who hailed from Awoidemili in Orsu local government area of Imo State began his gun activities along the now abandoned Awka Etiti – Utuh- Ukpor- Orsumoghu- Lilu- Mbosi- Isekke axis, which used to be the connecting route between Anambra and other states of Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states because of the traffic gridlock along the Onitsha-Owerri road. The armed gang also created a new operational camp in the Unubi bush, a town located in Nnewi South local government area of Anambra State. However, when the gunmen made that axis their haven and set up similar camps inside Orsumoghu and Lulu forests, motorists abandoned the route after many people had either been kidnapped or killed. Happenings on that road made Governor Chukwuma Soludo to impose curfew on the entire Anambra South senatorial zone and banned the use of motorcycles at certain times in the zone. The governor, who was seriously challenged by the gunmen, swore never to surrender the state to them, insisting that his administration must reclaim and make Anambra a livable state. In the words of the governor, majority of the unknown gunmen are Igbo. “Let us be very clear: These criminals causing mayhem in Anambra are Igbos (dominantly from other South East states) whose real objective is lucrative criminality and foisting their idolatrous religion on the region. Why is it that everywhere they gather and in every camp they operate, there is a deity/idol to which they routinely offer blood in sacrifice? Igbo are known for their enterprise but these criminals are bent on killing Ndigbo businesses. “The people of the South East, especially Anambra, are predominantly Christians. But with this gang, idolatry is back with vengeance. They forcefully try to convert people, especially the young ones to idolatry by initiating them into cults, swearing oaths to their deities, with the promise of invincibility. Consequently, these youths join them as members and informants. “Spilling of the blood of the innocent is considered an abomination by our culture and by our Christian religion. We understand that they and harvest human organs for rituals and human sacrifice in their so called camps. “With their new religion of idolatry and deadly weapons which they use to kill at random, they have tried to create a culture of fear and silence. More recently, the people have begun to question their propaganda, motive and means and they know that they have lost the sympathy of the people. That explains why they desperately tried to ignite a national inter-ethnic crisis by killing some innocent northerners who have lived peacefully in our state for decades to divert attention from their criminality and then seek to re-brand themselves as “defenders of the people.” They have failed, and would continue to fail.” Five months gone in his administration, Soludo is winning the battle, such that the so-called unknown gunmen have become known. Those of them who have succumbed to the superior power of the state security apparatus have been ranting and confessing their escapades in the state. Take the case of Chukwudi, alias 50, for example. The hoodlum, who said he has been part of the unknown gunmen in Anambra State for the past one year, confessed that he had so far killed four persons, including two policemen and two civilians. ‘50’ was caught inside a forest at Ukpor, his home town, in Nnewi South local government area of the state along with other members of his gang by security operatives. The security operatives had last week stormed the camp and arrested some of the unknown gunmen and destroyed the camp. Items recovered during the raid include arms and ammunition, police and military uniforms, a coffin containing charms and various kinds of drugs. He said that although many people had been killed inside the camp, including those whose relations already paid ransom, he had not killed more than four people, adding that the last person he killed before their camp was destroyed was at the instance of their leader who ordered him to kill the man because he was a saboteur. He said that their leader, Ezemuo, (King of spirits) now at large, was doing most of the killings, along with the late Double Lion who was killed at Ihiala. Chukwudi said: “We killed some people because they were accused of monitoring us and acting as informants to the police and government. The two policemen I killed were at Ozubulu and I did it because the commander ordered me to do so. |
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WriterNig:The stock markets are already taking big hits from these ongoing trade wars and citizens will end up feeling the heat in terms of higher costs of commodities which end up being be passed down to the end users. The situation has been pretty volatile in recent days. The global price of raw Arabica coffee beans also hit the highest levels when Trump ordered that sanctions and severe trade tariffs should be imposed on Colombia in late January 2025 Trade wars through retaliatory tariff increases and sanctions will destabilize the global economy and lead to more unintended consequences. Period. |
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maivd:The Nigeria lady who flew into Kenya from Manchester, England was delayed for 17 hours as stated in the full video and prevented from flying the connecting Kenya Airways flight to Lagos. She CLEARLY stated in the video that two other White folks had been taken care of and given food by the airline staff but whenever it comes to other African passengers, the Kenya Airways staff become condescending. The FACT that she needed a change of sanitary pads should have been considered and the Kenyan lady had absolutely NO right to sharply retort condescendingly several times that the Nigerian woman should "call the Nigerian President" when the Nigerian female traveler said she was speaking on the phone to the Finance Minister. That response from the Kenyan woman deserves a very strong reprimand because it shows a total lack of tact on her part. Kenyan Airways will pay dearly for this example of bad customer service if that Kenyan female staff is NOT sanctioned. It really pays to listen attentively to the demands of clients (even the ones you think are being too difficult). You'll be surprised that at the end of the day, those clients who have complained will engage in REPEAT business with you and bring in more clients through referrals and improve your business outlook. This is the real world business environment we're talking about here. It must be Nigeria first just like Trump says America first from here on out! Period. |
zero8zero:That's Francis Van-Lare, the baddest Nigerian Mr. Lover and grandpops! It's a small world. I never knew that it's his daughter that was married to this young doc that took his life on the 26th of January 2025. It's great though that he didn't shoot his special needs son, daughter, nanny and Van-Lare's daughter. I'm certain Ikenna was depressed over something and perhaps was saddened that he had a son living with special needs and just didn't know how to handle the situation. We just might NEVER know the full story if he didn't tell anyone. That can take a huge emotional toll on parents if the child has Down's Syndrome or is autistic. |
[quote author=Raco.on post=133988992]"United Airlines plane catches fire on runway, terrified passengers scream, get off." A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York was evacuated after the plane caught fire on the runway due to an engine issue. Passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The flight was rescheduled for a later time, and a replacement aircraft was arranged. The FAA is investigating the incident. A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York had to be evacuated Sunday morning after the plane caught on fire on the runway while it was preparing to take off. The incident spread panic among the passengers who started screaming after spotting flames around the wings. United Airlines Flight 1382, an Airbus A320, aborted its takeoff from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, due to a “reported engine issue” just after 8:30 a.m., the FAA said in a statement. A video obtained by FOX 26 Houston shows flames visible on the plane's wing. In the footage, a flight attendant can be heard instructing passengers to remain seated, while one traveller exclaims, "No, it's on fire!" Passengers were immediately taken out of the plane and were carried to the terminal by a bus, the FAA statement added. The flight with 104 passengers and five crew members has been rescheduled to take off at 12.30 pm local time. Passengers evacuated using stairs and the emergency slide, according to the Houston Fire Department. A video from the scene shows a group of fliers standing on the tarmac. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. The Houston Fire Department stated they did not have to extinguish a fire related to the incident. A replacement aircraft is set to depart for New York at 12:30 pm, the Houston Airport confirmed. The FAA is investigating the cause of the incident. The incident took place as two major aviation mishaps shook the country. 67 people died as a military helicopter and an American Airlines plane collided in Washington DC. Seven people died and 19 were injured when a medical transport plane crashed near a busy mall in Philadelphia on Friday. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/united-airlines-plane-catches-fire-on-runway-terrified-passengers-get-off/articleshow/117865135.cms[/quote]Houston VIDEO: Dramatic Escape Of Passengers Scream 'Get Us Out' Inside United Airlines Plane Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfrVrEfKXTU?si=gz5kcLXRUIUyIqCa Another United Airlines plane getting involved in a fire incident but now straight out of Houston, TX. Is this just a coincidence OR is there simply a major problem brewing from the poor maintenance of some of their aircraft? The airline management has to sit up from here on out! The United Airlines flight which took off from Lagos for the United States ran into a violent air situation just over the Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire airspace last month as well and these have to stop or we boycott United Airlines. Period. |
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nlfpmod:Bianca Censori was actually putting on a dress if you look closely. The dress is made of "sheer fabric" and the "hem line" of the dress is clearly visible. Sheer fabric hugs the body contours and makes you look naked but technically you aren't on closer examination. |
Glimpsetv:The creepy guy in the video above CLEARLY has an Igbo accent and he's the one filming and recording the conversation. I'm wondering if this is a psychiatric hospital where mental health cases are being treated or just a regular hospital? By all standards, Indian men don't like this kind of sexual harassment of their woman and have been known to viciously attack and kill people of African origin in the past. So, these folks visiting India should be guided in their utterances. Period. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/29/world/asia/african-students-india-mob-attacks.html https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/29/asia/india-africa-kenya-nigeria-attacks/index.html https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/3/28/five-men-arrested-in-india-over-attacks-on-africans ~~~~~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgR_F1dwWQM |
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MightyCJ:It's the end of an era of human existence... "Jerry Boy" Useni too has finally passed on. My condolences to his family. He was fortunate though to have been in the right circles during the General Babangida and Abacha military dictatorships and most of the military guys became rich, multimillionaires overnight through their inner circle (or close) associations with the then military rulers. |
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renderme:That's brilliant of her. |
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chopnaira:Whoa! It's a sea of green, white, green colors and geles out there in NY. Congratulations to Judge Abayomi Whint on being sworn in as a judge for the Kings County New York Civil Court. I'm already followed her on IG. |
Revolva:That's too bad, they're simply killling their brand name with these repeated complaints. |
JovialJune:Bump. That attached screenshot of the IG post (which had 4,000 likes as of December last year) was obviously intended to play the role of a "devil's advocate" and trigger an online conversation. That's an extreme scenario of a young lady who allowed herself to be used as a doormat because that's an absolute turnoff. NO "real man" on Earth subconsciously wants that kind of woman in his life for the long-term...Balance is key. |
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DesChyko:Impressive takes. |
MONEY =>https://www.zikoko.com/money/how-to-prepare-for-retirement-in-nigeria/ I Retired at 53 With Over ₦1 Billion in Assets — Here’s How I Did It I invested early, and now my retirement is secured for life Written By: Aisha Bello Last Updated February 1, 2025 In 1998, this 53-year-old retiree took charge of her financial freedom with small, consistent investments. Over the years, she strategically grew her assets and positioned herself for an early, comfortable retirement. This is how she made it work in Nigeria. As Told To Aisha Bello. Model not affiliated with the story. Actual subject is anonymous. I spent my entire career as an accountant in an insurance company, helping people plan for retirement. During my active years, I saw firsthand what happens when people don’t prepare early enough — the anxiety, the regrets, and the desperate attempts to stretch out insufficient pensions. I was 26 when I received my first paycheck, and I never wanted that to be me. Also, I didn’t grow up rich. From a young age, I understood that if I wanted financial security when I was older, I had to build it myself. So, while most people were thinking about how to spend their salary, I was thinking about my retirement plans. That’s why, from my first paycheck, I made a non-negotiable rule: save and invest 40% of my income, no matter what. 27 years later, I retired at 53 as a director, with a portfolio worth over ₦1 billion spread across real estate, stocks, bonds, forex, and fixed deposits. Over the next 20 years, I’ll also receive a monthly pension of ₦500,000. This didn’t happen by luck. It was the result of deliberate decisions, smart investments, and some hard lessons along the way. Breaking down my Retirement Portfolio Here’s what my assets look like today: [Table Graphics] Asset Class Current Value Forex $25,000 Real Estate N500 million FGN & FGN Savings Bonds N300 million Fixed Deposits N65 million Stocks (including specific shares) N22 million Monthly Recurring Pension (20 years) N500,000 Now, let’s talk about how I built each of these. Fixed Deposit: The early money move that made a difference (₦65M) In 1997, I started my career as an entry-level accountant, earning ₦16,000 per month. At this point, the Nigerian minimum wage was ₦450 before President Olusegun Obasanjo passed a new wage bill to give workers ₦5,500 in 2000. At the time, I wasn’t investing; I was just saving aggressively. But everything changed when a friend at National Bank introduced me to fixed deposits. That small decision laid the foundation for the rest of my financial journey. My organisation had a unique payment structure: I received a portion of my salary monthly, while the rest was paid upfront at the beginning of the year. My basic salary (₦16,000) accounted for 60% of my total income (₦26,000 per month), while the remaining 40%, which covered housing and furniture allowances, was paid in bulk annually. In 1998, I decided to take a risk with my annual upfront salary, which was about ₦128,000. Subsequently, I saved my annual upfronts in fixed deposits with the National Bank until the bank failed to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s capital requirement in 2002. The CBN took control, and three years later, the bank was acquired by Wema Bank. Afterwards, I made fixed deposits with different banks to grow my savings. Today, I no longer use banks for fixed deposits — except for VFD Microfinance Bank, where I’m a shareholder. Instead, I invest through asset management companies like Vetiva, FSDH and Anchoria because of their higher interest rates. For instance, GT Bank’s fixed deposit rate is 5.25% per year, and FSDH’s returns can be up to 10% per annum, depending on the investment amount. Right now, I have ₦65 million in fixed deposits and earn fixed interest annually. Real Estate: My biggest asset class (₦500M) I’ve always believed that owning property is key to financial security in Nigeria. In 2001, I bought my first property in Isolo, Lagos, for ₦7 million. When I sold it in 2008, its value had appreciated to ₦100 million, a 1328% increase. In 2009, I bought a plot of land in Ajah for ₦3 million. Seven years later, I sold it for ₦45 million. The value skyrocketed because of rapid development in the area; new housing projects were being built, and the road network improved significantly, driving more people to rent homes there. FGN Bonds: My safety net (₦300M) I prioritise security, so Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds have always been part of my plan. And as an accountant, I’ve always known about them. FGN bonds are managed by the Debt Management Office (DMO), which allows the government to borrow money from citizens in exchange for interest payments. Regular FGN bonds require a minimum of ₦50 million, and these predominantly long-term investments range from three to fifty years. FGN Savings Bonds, which are short-term, offer a more accessible option. They have a minimum subscription of ₦5,000 and a two- to three-year term. Once the bond matures, the principal is returned. With FGN Savings Bonds, I receive quarterly interest (coupon payments), while longer-term FGN bonds pay interest twice a year. At the beginning of every month, the government issues savings bonds for those who want to buy; the most recent interest rate was around 18%. My children also have FGN Savings Bonds, and they’re already earning passive income, with quarterly interest payments deposited into their accounts. Since they don’t need the funds, I reinvest their earnings to compound their wealth over time. To get FGN bonds, you need an agent. I have bought through GT Bank, FSDH, and Vetiva in the past, but I currently use Afrinvest. I reviewed their financials while working, so I knew it was safe to go through them. I hold both short- and long-term FGN bonds worth ₦300 million. Foreign Exchange Investment: Beating inflation with hard currency ($25,000) For foreign exchange investments, I use Zenith Bank and FSDH for fixed deposits and Vetiva for my Eurobond investments. This is different from online forex trading, where people actively buy and sell various currencies to make a profit. Forex trading is high-risk and requires active monitoring. I focus on foreign currency investments by depositing dollars in fixed-income instruments like Eurobonds and dollar-denominated fixed deposits. This protects my money from naira devaluation while earning a stable return. I started investing in forex two years ago when the naira started losing value. My initial investment of $23,500 has since grown by 6%. Stocks: Slow and steady growth (₦22M) I invested heavily in stocks until the 2008 stock market crash changed everything. The market dropped by at least 70%, and people lost their lives over the financial ruin. At the time, I had invested ₦500,000 and later bought rights issues worth ₦4 million to increase my shares. Rights issues allow existing shareholders to buy more shares when a company wants to raise capital. The Nigerian stock market has only recently regained some stability. After the 2008 crash, I stopped actively investing in stocks, though I held the ones I already owned. I still receive annual dividends from solid companies like GTB, First Bank, Flour Mills, Nestlé, and Transcorp Hotels. At this point, I’ve already gotten my initial investment and continue to earn from them. The only new stock I’ve bought recently is VFD Microfinance because I trust the company’s growth potential. I initially invested ₦5 million, then bought their rights issue for ₦8 million. Today, my stock portfolio is valued at ₦22 million. Anyone interested in stocks can’t just walk into the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) building on Lagos Island to buy shares; you need a licensed stockbroker. They handle buying and selling on your behalf. I used to use Meristem but now work with FSL Capital Limited. Pension: The passive income that gives me peace of mind (₦500K/Month) In 2004, the federal government introduced a new pension scheme that required me to contribute 8% and my employer 10% of my salary towards retirement. I also had the option for voluntary pension contributions, which I locked into because it meant more pension income. Before this, we had a fixed system where every employee had to pay ₦4 monthly, while the employer added ₦10. That didn’t do anything, but the new scheme meant my pension was directly proportional to what I earned in service. When it comes to pensions in Nigeria, you can either choose Programmed Withdrawal (PW) or Annuity. With Programmed Withdrawal, you receive a set amount of money for a set period, say 10 or 20 years, after which the payments stop. An annuity, on the other hand, is paid for life. When you opt for an annuity, your money is transferred to a life insurance company that administers income until you die. This type of pension is for life but can be transferable to living family members based on the specific terms of the contract. I opted for Programmed Withdrawal because, as an accountant, I prefer to have control over my finances. With an annuity, I’d need to transfer my entire balance to an insurance company and receive fixed payments for life. I don’t need any company to manage my money; I have the experience. With Programmed Withdrawal, my funds remain invested, and I can still benefit from returns. I now receive a monthly pension of ₦500,000 and will continue to receive that for the next twenty years. In addition, I bought a personal pension plan from the insurance company where I worked. A year before retiring, I stopped the plan, took my money, and invested it in other assets. Investment Diversification: Not all eggs in one basket If a project requires funding, I liquidate some of my investments to finance it. Then, when I have more funds available, I’ll reinvest. But the rules are different with government bonds. If I invest in a two- or three-year bond, I wait until maturity to access my funds. Although I can sell the bond, it’s not a liquid asset, and I won’t get my money back immediately. In contrast, fixed deposits with banks are more flexible. If I invest in a one-month fixed deposit, I can withdraw my funds at the end of the month or even before that if needed. I’ve had real estate projects that required funding, so I terminated some investments to finance them. Then, when I generated returns, I reinvested what I took out. I believe in diversifying my investments, so I don’t put all my eggs in one basket. I mix fixed deposits, government savings bonds, real estate, and shares. I’m also into foreign exchange investments. If I decide to run a business now and invest some funds, that’s diversification. This way, I can rely on others for support if anything happens in one sector. My Two Cents on Investing For The Future Economic challenges are constant – inflation, downturns, market volatility, and instability have always existed and won’t stop. Regardless of any economic downturn, you must plan and invest towards your retirement to ensure a secure financial future. My two cents: Start early, no matter how small. The best time to start investing is with your first paycheck. Prioritise investments over saving. Think of savings as money you can access anytime, but it doesn’t grow much. And investments as money locked for a period, earning higher interest. When you save, your money sits in the bank, earning minimal interest, but when you invest, you put your money to work. Don’t worry if the interest seems small at first; consistency is key. Increase your investments as your income grows. Aim to save at least 30% of your salary. If 30% is too much, start lower and increase it gradually. Remember to make voluntary pension contributions. I recommend using a pension fund administrator (PFA) like Stanbic IBTC Pension Manager because they reinvest your contributions, allowing your pension balance to grow with the added interest or returns. Bottom Line Don’t be greedy about earning high interest rates. Explore low-risk investments, start investing early, be consistent, and aim to invest at least 30% of your income. ~~~~ Editor’s note: This subject chose to keep her legal name and information confidential for privacy reasons, and Zikoko has verified her assets and earnings via income statements and necessary documentation. ~~~~ =>https://www.zikoko.com/money/how-to-prepare-for-retirement-in-nigeria/ |
drstranged:Mmmm... "March 4" 1988. The gunshot this dude gave himself to the head was totally needless. This is why the practice of "elevating yourself above the battlefield" is a required skill by anybody who wants to get ahead in all spheres of life! |
Morbeta11:First off, the FALSE reference to Okun folks being non-Yoruba is predictable and common among some well-known and ill-informed people outside Yorubaland and this is obviously a completely FAKE news report laced with hate speech. Okun people of Kogi State are a major subgroup of the larger Yoruba ethnic group of over 70 million people spread worldwide and who are indigenous to Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, with presence in Ghana, Abidjan in Cote d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, and other major population centers of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, etc Second, the DSS and other intelligence agencies have to pick up the deluded source(s) that created this work of fiction reported by the Sahara Reporters correspondent and Omoyele Sowore himself in order to know how this story evolved. NO Okun person from Kogi State would say he identifies more with a Fulani maternal heritage more than his or her ancestral heritage. Most Okun folks of Kogi State are largely NOT even Muslims. Third, after the Hausas, the Yorubas have the SECOND largest indigenous Muslim population in Nigeria followed by the Kanuris who are the THIRD highest. The total population of Fulanis in the entire West Africa is approximately 18 million so they are NOT up to the indigenous population of Kanuris of Nigeria and Chad OR the Hausas who are indigenous to Northern Nigeria and Niger Republic (with some in Northern Ghana) with a total population of 80 million plus OR the Yorubas who are over 70 million. Fulanis are MINORITIES in Nigeria, so, the irresponsible subservience to Fulani hegemony is uncalled for and highly ridiculous! Fulanis being a minority who are NOT originally indigenous to Nigeria shouldn't be left to teleguide anybody on Islamic matters through a so-called Fulani Sultan. Islam has been practiced in Yorubaland for over 500 years, in Kanuriland, Islam has been in existence for over 1,000 years. Uthman DanFodio's great grandfather's were NOT even born when Islam arrived in the Oyo Empire with the first mosque being established in Iwo. Last but not least, unknown to a lot of people, Sharia Arbitration Panels have existed in some Yoruba States including Lagos a cosmopolitan state for years without any problems, so, for those majority States or communities with indigenous Muslim Yoruba populations such as Oyo, Osun, etc, it might NOT be an issue. Other Yoruba-speaking States with majority non-Muslim populations, such as Ondo, Ekiti, Kogi, etc, might NOT need Sharia panels immediately. Lagos, Ogun, and Kwara States have significant indigenous Yoruba Muslim populations but a very significant non-Muslim Yoruba population exists in those states. However, full-blown Sharia Courts that involve executing judgements based on stoning people to death in public, beheadings and amputations, etc, should NOT be allowed but Sharia Arbitration Panels can be allowed to oversee issues for Muslims who want adjudication or arbitration on family matters such as family inheritance issues and marital issues such as marriage divorce. The Yoruba Muslim Ummah are NOT asking for full-blown Sharia Courts but Sharia Arbitration Panels here to oversee family issues based off of aspects of their religion. The Muslims can embark on awareness programs to let others know that Sharia Panels are harmless and prevent 5th columnists from outside Yorubaland to hijack this by planting inciting, FAKE STORIES all over cyberspace. Islam and Muslims have attracted major suspicions and gained negative notoriety worldwide because of the terror activities carried out for many centuries now by certain extremist adherents who engage in heinous crimes and the creation of terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda, JNIM operating in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, ISIS in the Middle East, the Taliban in Afghanistan, Al-Shabab in Somalia, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houtis terror group in Yemeni backed by the Shiite-led Iranian leadership, etc. These situations have led people worldwide to be very paranoid and suspicious of ANYTHING full-blown Sharia law or Sharia Courts because they are often precursors to the internal collapse of a lot of places where they are implemented. I write this as a non-Muslim who has a better understanding of the situation in terms of world religion, comparative religion, etc. |
Biznesworld:This dude's FB post is amusing... BUT at the end of day, the whole direct rant targeting the former girlfriend on FB portrays him as weak and highly immature. Period. |
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The Lagos state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has signed into law, the state kidnapping prohibition bill, 2016 which prescribes Life Imprisonment or death penalty for the offence of Kidnapping and forceful extortion in Lagos State, meaning that the recently arrested kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, a.k.a. Evans may get a life imprisonment or death penalty sentence. The law provides for death penalty for kidnappers whose victims die in their custody, and life imprisonment for the act of kidnapping. He said that kidnapping had become a major threat to the safety of residents and, therefore, required decisive action by the government. “This law imposes a penalty of life imprisonment for kidnapping for ransom. “The law stipulates that, where a victim dies in the course of kidnapping, the suspect is liable on conviction to death. “Security is of utmost importance to our administration, and we are confident that this law will serve as a deterrent to anybody who may desire to engage in this wicked act within the boundaries of Lagos State. “Our justice system will be required to execute this law in absolute and make sure that any criminal caught faces the full wrath of the law,” he said. Recall that Evans himself had advised kidnappers or intending ones to desist from the act, saying it does not pay any longer. He had said that if he can be caught, then nobody can escape the police being that the force has improved greatly in her anti-crime fight. Evans, a "billionaire" kidnap kingpin had successfully coordinated and masterminded several high profile kidnappings and armed robberies within Lagos, Anambra and Enugu States. According to him, “My advise to them is that as they are watching me standing here with policemen, they should stop everything about that, it doesn’t pay.” He gave the advise to other kidnappers while leading police operatives to two houses in Ejigbo and Igando areas of Lagos state where he keeps his victims until huge ransoms are paid. According to him, he keeps most of his victims in the two houses for months. He said he even pays up to seven hundred thousand Naira, (700,000) yearly for a three bedroom flat çells’ where the victims are kept. Upon departure from Igando area Evans had opined, “The Nigeria Police is not what it is used to be. They are far more advanced than they were. If they could arrest me, there is no criminal they can’t arrest.” http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/06/evans-may-get-death-penalty-life-imprisonment-ambode-signs-bill-law/ Bump. 8 whole years down the road (2017 to 2025). This foxy criminal named Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike alongside his vicious armed robbery and kidnapping gang members criminal cases should have been concluded by now so they can face the capital punishment (in the face of overwhelming evidence against all of them!). That country called Nigeria and her criminal justice system can really be exasperating. The judicial mediocrity stinks sky-high! |
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