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PoliticsKwara APC Rejects Dissolution Of Exco by silicongist(op): 1:12pm On Jul 31, 2018
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The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the dissolution of its executive committee by the party’s national working committee (NWC).
In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Buhari Sulyman, the party said the purported dissolution of its executives at the ward, local government and state levels was not only outrightly unlawful but also null and void.

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PoliticsHow A Governor Can Be Removed by silicongist(op): 11:34pm On Jul 30, 2018
The six steps required by the House of Assembly to remove a governor from office as provided in Section 181 (1) of the constitution:
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CelebritiesLinda Ikeji’s Sister, Sandra Ikeji Is Engaged (photo+video) by silicongist(op): 11:23pm On Jul 30, 2018
Reports just reaching us, has it that Linda Ikeji’s sister, Sandra Ikeji, has been taken off the singles’ market as she just got engaged to her heartthrob. Fashion entrepreneur and influencer, Laura Ikeji shared the news on the gram as she shared the photo saying; Haaaaaaaa see who just got ENGAGED mama!!! @sandraikeji my sister […]

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PoliticsAPC Dissolves Kwara Exco, Appoints Caretaker Committees by silicongist(op): 9:27pm On Jul 30, 2018
The party revealed this in a resolution signed by the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and the party’s National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni, at the end of the NWC meeting held on Monday in Abuja.
The resolution read, “The NWC at its meeting of July 30, 2018, examined the unfolding developments within the party in Kwara State, specifically the irregularities that characterised the conduct and outcome of the congresses that produced the leadership of the party at all levels (ward, local government and state).
“The committee also reviewed that actions of some of the leaders of the party that emerged from the above congress who participated in an open rally calling on the Senate President to decamp to the PDP.
“The NWC after a careful and exhaustive deliberation on this and other developments in the state chapter of the party, and pursuant to the provisions of article 13.4 (xvi) and (xvii) of the party’s constitution, invoked its powers as enshrined therein and hereby resolve to dissolve all party organs from ward, local government and state executive of the party in Kwara.”
The APC leadership consequently appointed a caretaker committee led by Bashir Bolarinwa to head the State Executive Committee of the party in Kwara, while caretaker committees would be constituted in the wards and local government areas.
They noted that the appointment of the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Kwara State Executive Committee takes immediate effect.

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CelebritiesFacebook Suspends US Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones by silicongist(op): 9:02pm On Jul 30, 2018
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US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been suspended from Facebook for bullying and hate speech and is close to having pages tied to him and his Infowars website removed from the platform, the social media network said on July 27.
The radio host’s personal profile was banned for 30 days after it was found to have uploaded four videos published on pages maintained by Jones and Infowars that went against community standards, Facebook said.

https://newsdailytech.com/2018/07/30/facebook-suspends-us-conspiracy-theorist/
PoliticsBreaking: Saraki Says I Will Also Leave APC As Melaye, Gemade, Others by silicongist(op):
CRISIS rocking the ruling, All Progressives Congress, APC on Tuesday at the floor of the Senate took a new dimension as fifteen senators on the platform of the party have dumped it for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

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PhonesNokia 6.1 Plus (nokia 6X) Specs And Price by silicongist(op): 5:55pm On Jul 28, 2018
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PhonesThe Coming Of The Sony Xperia ZX3 With Single 48MP Camera by silicongist(op): 5:48pm On Jul 28, 2018
The coming of the Sony Xperia ZX3 with single 48MP camera...

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PhonesHow To Root Infinix Hot 4 Pro X556 Smartphone>> by silicongist(op): 5:39pm On Jul 28, 2018
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PoliticsHow Fire Destroyed Governor's Office – Osun Government Reveals by silicongist(op): 11:04pm On Jul 27, 2018
How Fire Destroyed Governor's Office – Osun Government Reveals

Source: Tori
The Osun state Government has revealed that no life was lost after fire gutted the Governor’s office yesterday.

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EducationNeuroscience At University Of Amsterdam by silicongist(op): 10:56pm On Jul 27, 2018
PHD POSITION IN SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM
Applications are hereby invited from suitable candidates for PhD Position in Systems Neuroscience at the University of Amsterdam.
The Research Group Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience is looking for a PhD candidate in the field of systems neuroscience, bridging the gap between neurophysiology and human cognition.
This project will be supervised by Prof. Dr Cyriel Pennartz and colleagues (Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience Group, SILS-FNWI, UvA).
The University of Amsterdam is a public university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands; it is the third-oldest university in the Netherlands. It is one of the largest research universities in Europe with 31,186 students, 4,794 staff, 1,340 PhD students and an annual budget of €600 million.
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:

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EducationHUJI JBC “golden Opportunity” Israel 2018 Undergraduate Research Scholarship by silicongist(op): 7:17am On Jul 27, 2018
Funding is also given to talented students who would like to advance their careers by carrying out a collaborative research project while working in labs at top brain centers around the world.
The HUJI JBC promotes career development of gifted undergraduate students, in the various fields of brain research, at the Hebrew University.
The Jerusalem Brain Community (JBC) is an association of faculty and student researchers, from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who study the brain and its behavior, in health and disease. The JBC was founded through the generous support of the Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation.
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION:
Applications Deadline: August 27, 2018
Course Level: Scholarships are available for undergraduates to pursue research.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.
Scholarship Award: Scholarship of value $10,000 will be awarded.
Nationality: Scholarships are available to students from Israel and Abroad.
Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
Scholarship can be taken in Israel
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:
Eligible Countries: Scholarships are available to students from Israel and Abroad.
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Undergraduate students who completed their final year of studies, with a clear interest in brain science
Student’s grades must be 90 or above (or at the top 10% of the class)
Applications for JBC fellowships, are to students who are interested in conducting research in a lab of a JBC member
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
How to Apply: The following documents should be submitted:
Application Form (Online Application Form)
Photograph
Proof of acceptance to a MA/MSc program in the field of Brain Science, at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Copy of Academic Standing from your university (grades from all previous years)
A research proposal (limited to 1 page)
A recommendation letter from a JBC Member, expressing his/her approval to accept the student in her/his lab and willing to secure funding till completion of the degree
SCHOLARSHIP LINK

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PoliticsCourt Gives Adeleke Six Days To Present His Certificate by silicongist(op): 6:47am On Jul 27, 2018
A JUDGE in the Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, Justice David Oladimeji, yesterday, ordered the Peoples Democratic party, PDP, Governorship Candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to produce his certificate before the court on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
Messrs. Rasheed Olabayo and Oluwaseun Idowu had approached the court claiming that Senator Adeleke did not possess secondary school certificate as required by Section 177 (d) of the 1999 constitution and told the court to set aside the July 21, 2018 primary election which produced him as the governorship candidate of the PDP.
The court, while ruling on the ex-parte application filed by Rasheed Olabayo and Oluwaseun Idowu, explained that granting the leave to restrain the PDP from presenting Adeleke as its governorship candidate over his inability to present his certificate may subject the court to mockery if the Senator thereafter presents the certificate.
Justice David Oladimeji said: “It will be inequitable not to allow the respondent to come and show his certificate if he has any but if given the opportunity to present his side of the case, the balance which is necessary for interlocutory injunction would be adequately considered.”
Justice Oladimeji explained further that the ex-parte injunction has only seven days lifespan and that the window is open till August 8, according to the affidavits sworn to by the applicants.
The presiding judge added that “being an election matter, it is my conviction that the public will not be uninterested in the proceedings of this court”, explaining that the importance of the matter would make the court not to grant the injunction and warned that, “once a matter is before a court any party cannot take a further step without the express permission of the court”.
Justice Oladimeji thereafter adjourned the motion on notice till Wednesday, August 1, 2018 for definite hearing, adding that no form of excuse from the litigants would be tolerated by the court.

http://silicongist.com.ng/ekiti-election/court-gives-adeleke-six-days-to-present-his-certificate/
CrimeMan Kills 38-yr-old Lover For Keeping Condom In Her Bag by silicongist(op): 8:23am On Jul 24, 2018
BARELY four days after a 19-year-old man stabbed his girlfriend to death for accusing him of infidelity, a 38-year-old mother of three has been killed by her lover after he found condoms inside her handbag in Benin, the Edo State capital.

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PoliticsResign And Get Out Of Office — Oyedepo Tells Buhari by silicongist(op): 8:15am On Jul 24, 2018
The General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has called on President Buhari to resign over persistent Fulani militant herdsmen killings. In a YouTube video posted by the church’s official page, the cleric made this call on Sunday at its headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, Punch NG reports. With this development,


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PoliticsWe Wanted To Build An Egalitarian Society Under APC – Galadima by silicongist(op): 7:24pm On Jul 22, 2018
The Chairman of the reformed All Progressive Congress (R-APC), Buba Galadima, has given more insight into his break away from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking on Channels Television’s special political programme, Roadmap 2019, he explained that the Muhammadu Buhari government has performed just a badly as its predecessor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to him, when it came into power in 2015, it made several promises to Nigerians, many of which it has failed to fulfil.
“It was our conviction that we will build an egalitarian society, an inclusive society, where the common man will be the bedrock of our policy and that the son of ‘Mr nobody’ can be ‘Mr somebody’


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PoliticsAPC Leadership Crisis Deepens In Delta As Faction Takes To Street In Protest by silicongist(op): 7:17pm On Jul 22, 2018
The crisis rocking the All Progressive Congress (APC), in Delta State, on Sunday took another turn as one of the groups held a solidarity street rally in support of their executives.
Both factions had previously held a parallel congress. The Senator Ovie Omo-Agege-led faction produced Jones Erue as its Chairman while the Ortega-led faction produced Cyril Ogodo also as its Chairman.
The disagreement of the factions lingers as they remain at loggerheads over what group should be recognised by the national body.


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CrimePolice Dismiss 4 SARS Operatives For Robbery, Other Crimes by silicongist(op): 6:29pm On Jul 22, 2018
AIG Adamu Ibrahim, in charge of Zone 2 Command, has approved the dismissal of four policemen attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeja, Lagos State, over alleged robbery and other crimes.

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CrimeFinal Year Student Dies Moments Before His Last Paper While Playing Basketball by silicongist(op): 6:11pm On Jul 22, 2018
An undergraduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, the Anambra state capital, has passed away while playing basketball few hours to his last paper. A final year student of the Department of Microbiology in UNIZIK, identified simply as Francis, has died after slumping during a basketball competition. According to multiple online reports, the deceased who […]

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Crime27-year-old Man Beats Mother To Death Over Pocket Money by silicongist(op): 10:05am On Jul 21, 2018
27-year-old man beats mother to death over pocket money
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27-year-old man beats mother to death over pocket money.

identified as Emmanuel Eghaghe, has killed his mother, Helen, for being unable to afford N20,000 he requested for pocket money.

http://silicongist.com.ng/local-news/27-year-old-man-beats-mother-to-death-over-pocket-money/
PoliticsOyetola Wins Osun APC Governorship Primary by silicongist(op): 9:52am On Jul 21, 2018
Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola has been declared the winner of the Osun All Progressives Congress governorship primary, ahead of the Sept. 22 election in the state.

In the direct primary which held today, he polled 127,017 votes as against House of Representatives deputy speaker Yusuf Lasun who scored 21,000. Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly Nojeem Salaam came third.

Oyetola, a participant in the June 12 struggle, has been Gov Aregbesola’s chief of staff since 2010.

Announcing the results at about 10:45 pm on Friday at the party’s secretariat in Osogbo Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege said Oyetola, scored 127,017 votes.

Omo-Agege, who represented Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, the Chairman of the Election Committee, said that Mr Lasun Yussuff, Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives came second with 21,975 votes.

“Having won the majority votes, I declared Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola as the official flag bearer for the Sept. 22 governorship election,” Omo-Agege said.

He commended all other aspirants for displaying maturity during the exercise.

Omo-Agege, who described the election as a family contest. said there was no victor and no vanquished.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the direct primary was conducted in 332 wards across the state.

The late arrival of election materials and absence of electoral officials delayed the exercise in some of the wards visited.

A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the exercise in Iwo, Ejigbo, Ikire and Gbongan, reports that many party members waited for hours at their wards to be accredited for the exercise.

At ward 2, Molete in Iwo Local Government as at 1:30 pm, party members were still waiting for electoral officials.

Mr Semiu Akanji, a party member, said he had been on the queue since 8:30 am.

” We were told that the exercise will start by 8:00am but to our surprise, we are still waiting for electoral officials as at 1:30 pm”, Akanji said.

Mr Adelere Oriolowo, an aspirant, described the late arrival of the election material as worrisome.

Oriolowo said preparation for the direct primary as announced by the party leadership was too short.

Another aspirant, Mr Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, also complained of non-availability of election materials in his ward 3 in Olorunda Local Government, Osogbo.

At Salvation Army School, Alekuwodo, ward 5, Osogbo, voters waited vainly for the electoral register until about 4:00 pm.

Among the 17 aspirants who contested for the party’s ticket, several withdrew at the last minute.

They were Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, who is the Secretary to State Government, Sen. Babajide Omoworare, representing Osun East at the Senate and Mr Peter Babalola, Chairman of State Civil Service Commission.

http://silicongist.com.ng/local-news/oyetola-wins-osun-apc-governorship-primary/
PoliticsNLC Urges Fayemi To Prioritise Payment Of Workers’ Salaries by silicongist(op): 9:37am On Jul 21, 2018
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the newly elected governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi to prioritise the payment of workers salaries in his second tenure.
Congress President, Ayuba Wabba, who gave the charge in Abuja yesterday in a letter of congratulation to the governor-elect, said his election is a reflection of popular wish of the people.

While urging Fayemi not use his victory as a pay back time, Wabba said he must see his re-election as an opportunity to complete the work he started during his first tenure.

Wabba opined that Fayemi’s election by the Ekiti people confer on them the right to ask question particularly on electoral promises made to them during the electioneering campaigns.

“There are other compelling needs of Ekiti people on the basis of which they will look up to you.

They shall be acting within their civic rights and responsibility if and when they hold you accountable to your promises. Our responsibility to your government would be no less.

We therefore urge you to give your utmost best,” he said.

Source:

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PoliticsAjimobi’s 3 Favourite Candidates Emerg by silicongist(op): 11:35pm On Jul 12, 2018
As the race for the 2019 gubernatorial election continues to gather momentum in Oyo State, names of the three aspirants who have been pencilled down by Governor Abiola Ajimobi of the state to succeed him have emerged.


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CelebritiesComedian I Go Dye Shades Fayose Over Tear Gas Incident by silicongist(op): 11:26pm On Jul 12, 2018
I Go Dye writes on his Instagram page “When pensioners protested this is what they got. When we protested for fuel pump hike this is what we got. When we protested against bad leadership this is what we got. When we protested on power failure or increase of minimum wage this is what we got. This is a good experience for you and it will serve as a lesson to others,that they should join Nigerians when they face hardship and speak against it, because of corruption and the ills of the political class.
Please get up, this is just a small thing compared to the injustice and pains that corruption have caused in this country. Oga governor, you are still among those governors that have short-changed some of our youths’s destiny, even the president is not exempted from any of such consequences. Until all of us use our respective positions to promote what is right, every citizen of this country can face this kind of situation.”
However, the comedian who has a mandate to speak out on corruption on account of his ambassadorial endorsement by UKAid condemns the act of the law enforcement agencies by resorting to crude method to maintain law and order at the rally, by describing it as an abuse of Human Rights.
” I condemn this action because it violates the fundamental human right to liberty and I also use this medium to admonish the people of Ekiti State to remain peaceful as they choose who leads them on Saturday.
“What happens to the boys on the street, can happen to anyone. speak up, because our present status doesn’t stop us from questioning our environment,” he writes


http://silicongist.com.ng/entertainment/comedian-i-go-dye-shades-fayose-over-tear-gas-incident/
PoliticsBuhari Declines Presidential Assents On 4 Bills Passed By N/assembly by silicongist(op): 7:19pm On Jul 12, 2018
The Bills were Corporate Manslaughter Bill of 2018; the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Skill Fund Amendment Bill of 2018; N.C.P.E.A (Child Protection and Empowerment) Amendment Bill 2018 and the Courts and Tribunals Standard Scale of Fines Bill of 2017.
According to a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara at Thursday plenary, the President justified his decision to withhold presidential assents on the bill for reasons of inconsistencies.
On the Corporate Manslaughter Bill of 2018, the president adduced that the Provision of Section 39 which presumes an individual innocent until proven guilty in a competent Court of Law is contravened by the Bill, adding that it may be useful for the Bill to cover penalties to be imposed for the specific offenses.
On the second bill, the president also stated that the amount proposed in the the Fund size will not be effective due to the fact that it retains the original fund size.
He also withheld his signature on the third bill due to the fact that the proposed roles were being carried out by the Ministry of Women Affairs.
On the fourth bill titled “Courts and Tribunals Standard Scale of Fines Bill of 2017”, the president stated that the proposed fines seem to be ambiguous and do not specify scales of offenses and fines as the Naira has a dynamic characteristic, hence the fixed scale may later not be practical.


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CelebritiesComedian I Go Dye Shades Fayose Over Tear Gas Incident by silicongist(op): 7:11pm On Jul 12, 2018
Social commentator and humour merchant, Francis Agoda, known by many as I Go Dye has shaded Governor Fayose of Ekiti State over the tear gas incident that happened on Tuesday at the PDP rally in Ekiti, which had the governor crying out to the international community for help over what he described as injustice and high-handedness of the federal government by saying the governor got a treatment he deserved because he’s part of the corrupt system.
I Go Dye writes on his Instagram page “When pensioners protested this is what they got. When we protested for fuel pump hike this is what we got. When we protested against bad leadership this is what we got. When we protested on power failure or increase of minimum wage this is what we got. This is a good experience for you and it will serve as a lesson to others,that they should join Nigerians when they face hardship and speak against it, because of corruption and the ills of the political class.
Please get up, this is just a small thing compared to the injustice and pains that corruption have caused in this country. Oga governor, you are still among those governors that have short-changed some of our youths’s destiny, even the president is not exempted from any of such consequences. Until all of us use our respective positions to promote what is right, every citizen of this country can face this kind of situation.”
However, the comedian who has a mandate to speak out on corruption on account of his ambassadorial endorsement by UKAid condemns the act of the law enforcement agencies by resorting to crude method to maintain law and order at the rally, by describing it as an abuse of Human Rights.
” I condemn this action because it violates the fundamental human right to liberty and I also use this medium to admonish the people of Ekiti State to remain peaceful as they choose who leads them on Saturday.
“What happens to the boys on the street, can happen to anyone. speak up, because our present status doesn’t stop us from questioning our environment,” he writes

http://silicongist.com.ng/entertainment/comedian-i-go-dye-shades-fayose-over-tear-gas-incident/
PoliticsRe: Ekiti Poll: Ex-apc Spokesman Writes UN, Says Democracy On Trial by silicongist(op): 6:56pm On Jul 12, 2018
silicongist:
The former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank has written to the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, calling on the world leaders to come to the aid of Nigeria and the people of Ekiti state in what he described as “dark hour of massive security crackdown against the people.”
According to Frank, democracy in Nigeria is again being confronted by massive attack allegedly launched by security agents employed and funded by the country to protect the citizens and safe guard the nation’s territorial integrity.

http://silicongist.com.ng/local-news/ekiti-poll-ex-apc-spokesman-writes-un-says-democracy-on-trial/
According to Frank, democracy in Nigeria is again being confronted by massive attack allegedly launched by security agents employed and funded by the country to protect the citizens and safe guard the nation’s territorial integrity.
In an open letter to the UN on Thursday titled: “Police siege on Ekiti: Nigeria democracy on trial” Frank said: “Yesterday the world saw an appalling form of impunity and brutality against innocent citizens in Ekiti State apparently in a last ditch effort to sway the results of this Saturday’s gubernatorial election in favour of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Kayode Fayemi.
“The rally (road walk) organized by the outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was not only disrupted with noxious and harmful gas, Fayose was forcefully restricted to the Government House – where he was equally gassed. This renewed intimidation, harassment and attacks against leaders and members of an opposition political party in Nigeria, has compelled me to alert you of the threat to peace and democracy in the country as amply demonstrated by the highhandedness and open display of intolerance by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against opposition political parties in Nigeria.
“There is, therefore, urgent need for the United Nations (UN) under your leadership to intervene to prevent the ongoing gross violation of the fundamental human rights of citizens to assemble and the brutal attacks against the person of Fayose and hundreds of supporters of the PDP, who had congregated for a grand finale rally in favour of its candidate in the Election, Professor Olusola Eleka, only to be driven back to their houses by the police through the use of tear gas and live ammunitions. Note that the police were recently deployed to the State by the Federal Government under the guise of maintaining law and order before, during and after the Saturday election. Regrettably, the police deployed to the state in addition to the officers and men in the Ekiti State Police Command have now turned to be an army of occupation.
“The ongoing police siege on Ekiti State by 30,000 fully armed policemen in the guise of election duty is nothing but a well-orchestrated security crackdown on innocent citizens who are hoping to be allowed to cast their ballot on Saturday and participate in electing the next governor of the state.
“It has been established by several UN Conventions and human rights’ charter that the right to vote and be voted for is an inalienable right of a citizens of any country. For the a avoidance of doubt, the number of police personnel and equipment deployed so far for the Ekiti election include a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of operations, Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Four Commissioners of Police, eight Deputy Commissioners of Police, 30,000 fully armed policemen, two patrol surveillance helicopters, 5 additional armored personnel carriers, 10 amoured personnel vehicles and 25,000 police patrol vehicles. The above represents police deployment. Other security agencies will yet make similar deployments.”
While calling on UN to call the APC led federal government to order, Frank said: “I dare say that the unlawful use of the police against innocent citizens and members of the opposition PDP in Ekiti is a direct manifestation of the level of desperation of the APC and the present administration to win the Ekiti Governorship election. Let me add that had ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and the PDP be this desperate in 2015, Buhari and APC would never have tasted power. Impunity has overwhelmed us in Nigeria. And we need help to ensure that our democracy and voting process is devoid of harassment, intimidation and undue influence by the government.
“If the open display of barbarity by the police in Ekiti State, is anything to go by, one can safely say that a worse fate awaits members and leaders of the opposition political parties during the 2019 general elections. The UN and by extension the world cannot afford to condone this open aggression against a peaceful people gearing up to elect a governor of their choice! This is why I am calling on you to come to the aid of Nigeria in this dark hour of massive security crackdown against the people of Ekiti State. Otherwise, chaos and anarchy may soon reign in an unimaginable way should the people now pushed against the wall be forced to resort to self help to defend themselves. If a Governor can be treated in such shabby and inhuman manner, then where lies the hope for the common man on the streets?”

http://silicongist.com.ng/local-news/ekiti-poll-ex-apc-spokesman-writes-un-says-democracy-on-trial/
PoliticsEkiti Poll: Ex-apc Spokesman Writes UN, Says Democracy On Trial by silicongist(op): 6:55pm On Jul 12, 2018
The former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank has written to the Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, calling on the world leaders to come to the aid of Nigeria and the people of Ekiti state in what he described as “dark hour of massive security crackdown against the people.”
According to Frank, democracy in Nigeria is again being confronted by massive attack allegedly launched by security agents employed and funded by the country to protect the citizens and safe guard the nation’s territorial integrity.

http://silicongist.com.ng/local-news/ekiti-poll-ex-apc-spokesman-writes-un-says-democracy-on-trial/
CelebritiesI Was Beaten, Dragged On The Floor By Security Men, Fayose Alleges by silicongist(op): 11:03pm On Jul 11, 2018
Tension is brewing in Ekiti presently as palpable fear and anger have enveloped the people after governor of the state was allegedly beaten, tear gassed and dragged on the floor by security men who had occupied the gates of the governor’s office since Tuesday when President Mohammadu Buhari came to the state for mega rally of the All Progressive Congress.
Posters displaying PDP candidates were torn at the Fajuyi park and replaced with those of APC candidate.
The governor was bandaged on the neck and hands, managed to speak with teeming supporters who massed to the governor’s office to sympathize with him.
The governor suddenly fainted after briefly addressing the people and that further angered them as they cursed and rained verbal invectives on the opposition and candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Kayode Fayemi
Trouble started when Fayose, leading thousands of supporters in a victory walk he had announced to hold in Ado Ekiti some days ago, approached some stern looking armed policemen to demand why they were preventing people to mass at the campaign venue in Fajuyi pavilion.
Responding, security men allegedly teargassed him and many others, and shot sporadically in the air.
Alleging physical assault by the security agents, Fayose said: ” I was slapped by a policeman who kicked me and shouted at me, but I want you to be strong and be of great courage do not be discouraged, this battle must be won. They have come to occupy our land, this is not our democracy. I pray that they will not cause 1883 in Ekiti. I call on the international communities and relevant agencies, Ekiti is under seige. How can l be a governor of Ekiti state and be manhandled like this?


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EducationRe: Apply For Lautech Post-utme Exercise With 160 Jamb Score And Above by silicongist(op): 11:01pm On Jul 11, 2018
esivue007:
pls how much is lautech skul fee and acceptance fee for medicine student?
150000#

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