Dr Haroun Hamzat, half-brother of Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, has died after testing positive for COVID-19, Igbere TV reports.
Aged 37, the deceased worked in a primary health care centre in Orile Agege Development Area.
His death was confirmed in a statement by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday, January 5.
The statement reads: “It’s a dark moment in the Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State, as we announce with deep regret the death of our very young colleague, Dr Haroun Hamzat. Its ‘sunset at dawn’ as he was just 37 years old.
“He worked as a medical officer at one of the PHCs under Orile Agege LCDA until his demise.
“We commiserate with his immediate family, friends, associates, colleagues and staff of Lagos State PHC Board and indeed the medical fraternity of Lagos State.
“We pray against such premature deaths in our fold.
“May the Almighty God grant his family and all of us, the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss, Amen.
“Adieu our Hippocratic Brother, Dr Haroun Hamzat may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
"Not Talking About Buhari's Administration Is The Best For My Sanity” — Wole Soyinka (Video)
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he doesn't want to talk about the Buhari-led administration in order to protect his sanity, Igbere TV reports.
Soyinka who has never hidden his dislike for the government of the day said this during a recent interview with Kaftan TV.
When asked whether the new train was a plus to Buhari’s regime, he said; “I don’t want to talk about Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. I think it is best for my sanity just to avoid that overall question.
“I can take bits and pieces of Nigeria’s present predicament but I think for one’s sense of balance, one must forget the existence of the Buhari administration.”
Police Nabs Man For Beheading And Gouging Out The Eyes Of His Neighbour For Ritual (Photo)
The Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect Musa Hamza for the gruesome ritual murder of a 17-year-old boy, Adamu Ibrahim.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, January 4, 2021, said that detectives of Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters, arrested Musa Hamza, of Unguwar wake village, Alkaleri L.G.A on December 21, 2020.
"Musa Hamza lured Adamu Ibrahim, of the same address, into the outskirt of the village forest and killed him with a stick. He beheaded the head from the body, forcefully gouged out the two eyes, burnt the body/head and buried them separately in a shallow grave located in the nearby bush," Wakil stated.
"During investigation, all the buried human parts were exhumed and taken to General Hospital Alkaleri for medical examination where the medical doctor certified the corpse death," he added.
Upon interrogation, the two eyes were recovered from the principal suspect, who voluntarily confessed to have committed the crime and was asked by a ritualist to bring the eyes for ritual to enable him to be rich.
Exhibits recovered from the suspect include one Knife, one mp3 player, one pair of rubber shoe, one lighter.
Investigation is on-going after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution and possible Conviction.
Igbere TV reports that media personality Toke Makinwa has tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and is on the road to recovery.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, the 35-year-old actress shared a video explaining how the past two weeks have been for her.
She said COVID-19 is the worst thing to happen to a person, adding that she does not wish it on her enemies.
“My COVID-19 experience. I have been missing in action for a bit guys, the last two weeks of my life has been pretty tough to handle.
“I tested positive to COVID-19 and my experience wasn’t great (I mean it’s Covid), shooting this Vlog was a lot as I am not a 100 percent yet but I’m hopeful the worst days are behind me,” she wrote.
Nollywood actor and the member representing Surulere at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot has came under attack by Nigerians on social media.
The actor cum politician is being criticised over his alleged involvement in a bill calling for regulation of social media.
UK-based Nigerian doctor, Olufunmilayo Ogunsanya had earlier alleged that the Lagos State House of Assembly is developing a bill to regulate and control speech on social media and Desmond Elliot is said to be one of those pushing the bill.
“The plan is to deny the Lekki Massacre,’ the doctor claimed.
The actor is rumored to be at the forefront of a bill which is advocating for sensor of tweets regarding the Lekki Massacre.
Reacting in anger, several Nigerians including celebrities like Adekunle Gold expressed their shock at the report.
It will be recall that armed men in military uniform on the night of 20 October 2020, attack Nigerians protesting against police brutality in the country, in which many were reported dead.
In a report on 21 October, Amnesty International stated that at least 12 protesters were killed in what the organisation described as “extrajudicial executions”.
Reacting to the attacks, Elliot in a two minutes video posted on his Instagram account denied the alleged.
In the video, he said; “Please, I beg of you, I beg us and everyone. This is not true, it is totally unfounded. Dr Olufunmilayo, why don’t you even verify? Aren’t we going through a lot already? It is not true, period.”
He further added that; “No State House of Assembly has the jurisdiction to pass any bill like this, it is not possible. It simply lies on the exclusive list on the federal level. You can’t. Every member has a right to say something but you can’t.
“The only thing I said towards social media was that the celebrities, social influencers and motivational speakers should know we have followers so we should please cut down on the hate narrative. Everyone is going through so much right now.”
Reacting to the Actor's video, Olufunmilayo in a tweet to counter Elliot's video insisted that the Lawmaker is lying.
“Dear Desmond Elliot, Thanks for your quick correction. In the spirit of honesty and transparency, can you please release to the world what you said about celebs and influencers, can you also let the whole world see the video of what you said about social media regulation?,” he questioned.
In another tweet, the Doctor wrote; “On today’s plenary session, I have reliable information Desmond Elliot blamed celebs/influencers for the carnage and went ahead to advocate social media regulation bill.”
To backup his claim, Olufunmilayo shared a link to the video of the plenary. He, however claimed that the video has been tampered with.
“Dear Desmond Elliot, If the State House of Assembly have no powers on social media regulation, then why bring it up at plenary? Why advocate for something you have no powers over, as a lawmaker?
“Why blame celebs/influencers for saying what everybody saw but govt wants to cover?,” the Doctor queried the Lawmaker in another tweet.
Olufunmilayo further urged the lawmaker to release the video where he spoke about celebrities and influencers in the assembly.
Former Lagos Governor, Bola Tinubu has denied involvement in Lekki toll gate shootings.
Mr Tinubu washes his hands off the allegations while speaking with journalists during a courtesy visit to the residence of the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
It will be recall that armed men in military uniform on the night of 20 October 2020, attack Nigerians protesting against police brutality in the country, in which many were reported dead.
In a report on 21 October, Amnesty International stated that at least 12 protesters were killed in what the organisation described as “extrajudicial executions”.
However, the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), argued that the victims of Lekki shootings have some questions to answer as regarding the incident.
“Those who are several casualties during the gunshots needs to answer some questions too.
“How are they there? How long were they there? What kind of characters are they?,” the APC chieftain who recently restated that he is still the Jagaban, said.
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has restated that he is still a 'Jagaban', a titled conferred on him by Halliru Dantoro the Emir of Borgu.
Mr Tinubu restated this while speaking with journalists on allegations against him — during a visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Statehouse, Marina on Saturday.
The former Lagos Governor was accused of masterminding Lekki shooting, an attack which left many Nigerians protesting against police brutality in the country dead.
In a report on 21 October, Amnesty International stated that at least 12 protesters were killed in what the organisation described as "extrajudicial executions".
It was also reported that a former marketer with a telecom company, 9Mobile was among the casualties.
In contrast, Mr Sanwo-Olu, initially said nobody was killed at Lekki and later tweeted that one person died at hospital as a result of blunt force trauma to the head and that the connection to the protest was under investigation.
The APC chieftain who had paid a visit to the governor shortly after his arrival from London described all the allegations against him since the Lekki Toll Gate shooting as fake.
He further stated that the allegations are mere joke and not something to be taken serious.
“I am still the Asiwaju of Lagos, I am the Jagaban. I cannot be killed by fake news,” the national leader of Borgu Emirate of Nigeria firmly stated.
Speaking on rumours that his son, Seyi Tinubu was kidnapped, Tinubu who showed his son to the camera said “My son is here.”
Seyi is the owner of Loatsad Promomedia Limited, an advert company which turned off the billboard at the Lekki toll gate few hours to the deadly attack by men in military uniform.
The advert company cited the 24-hour curfew order by Sanwo-Olu as the reason it turned off the billboard which could have serve as light for the protesters.
There are several videos on social media showing Nigerians in the United Kingdom protesting in front of Tinubu’s house in London.
Sighted in the fifty-fifth seconds of the video is Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The governor was clearly seen paving way for Tinubu.
This has sparked another mixed reactions from Nigerians on the micro-blogging platform with many describing Sanwo-Olu as 'houseboy'.
A user simply identified as Greg wrote; “Errand boy is even there.”
Another user identified as Wale wrote; "See our governor.”
“Even the Governor was clearing road for him,” a user, Adebayo wrote.
Hoodlums Attack Osun Mall, Loot Shops As EndSARS Protest Turns Violent In Osogbo (Photos, Video)
Suspected hoodlums on Saturday storm popular shopping complex, Osun Mall (Justrite), Osogbo.
This comes after the protest against police brutality in the Osun State turned violent.
The shopping mall which is located along Osogbo/Gbongan Road was attacked at around 7:30pm.
Many shops in the building was looted and valuable items like phones, laptops were carted away by the miscreants.
Several videos posted on social media shows the aftermath of the looted shops. Many of which workers of the looted shops were seen crying over the damages as owners of the shop count their loses.
While there are several unconfirmed reports saying that the attack was carried out by the protesters, there are also claims that the #EndSARS protest in the state capital has been hijacked by hoodlums.
In similar development, the Post Office located at MDS area in the state capital was also gutted by fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown as at press time.
However, there are claims that the Post Office was set on fire by the suspected hoodlums who attacked the Justrite shopping centre.
#EndPoliceBrutality: Police Killed My Cousin In 2013 — Nigerian-Born Canada Justice Minister, Kaycee Madu
Nigerian-born lawyer, Kaycee Madu has joined Nigerians worldwide to lend his voice against police brutality in the country.
This follows a week-long protest by Nigerians across the country who have been collectively calling for an end to the brutalities and extrajudicial killings.
Showing his support for the #EndSARScampaign, Mr Madu who was recently appointed the minister of justice and solicitor-general of Alberta, Canada, shared his bitter experience with the police in 2013.
The Canada justice minister in a series of tweets on Twitter on Saturday recount how his cousin, Chrisantus Nwabueze Korie was killed by Nigerian police in April 2013.
According to Madu, the police refused to investigate and did everything to obstruct him from getting justice for his cousin despite all his efforts.
“I support the people of Nigeria as they protest to end police brutality and extrajudicial killings. My own cousin Chrisantus Nwabueze Korie was murdered by Nigerian police in April 2013.
“Despite my best efforts, the police would not investigate his murder and did everything to obstruct. I also helped to petition a committee of Nigeria’s National Assembly to probe the killing and report back to the House within a timely manner,” Madu wrote.
He added; “Fundamental human rights like peace, security and freedom from police brutality are universal. The Nigerian government has an obligation to protect its citizens and deliver substantive police reform.”
Speaking on the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a controversial unit of the Nigeria Police Force and the creation of new outfit, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), Madu said the development won’t be sufficient to satisfy the cry of the Nigerian people for justice.
The disbandment of SARS was officially confirmed by the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu earlier this week who announced the creation of new outfit to replace the defunct SARS.
The new unit has also been widely rejected by the protesting youths with #EndSWAT trending on different social media platforms.
According to him, “Changing the name of SARS and reconstituting it without significant reform won’t be sufficient to satisfy the cry of the Nigerian people for justice.”
The lawyer had his tertiary education at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) where he studied law before he was called to bar in the early 2000s also encourage all Nigerians to stand up and be heard.
It was gathered that Mr Madu was previously the minister for municipal affairs migrated to Canada in 2005 with his wife who is also a law graduate. The couple have been practising since their migration to the country.
Kaycee Madu is the first African to be appointed minister of justice in the country.
The Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Dolapo Badmus has described as fake news, the report that she has been demoted by the Nigeria Police Force.
The former Lagos PPRO debunked the report in a tweet via her official Twitter account on Saturday.
A member of President Muhammadu Buhari’s media team, Ayo Akanji had in a series of tweets on Saturday said that Dolapo Badmus and a former head of the Police Complaint Unit, Yomi Shogunle are among the demoted and reprimanded officers.
It will be recalled that the Police Service Commission had earlier announced to take administrative action against 37 former operatives of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Reacting to the report, Ms, Badmus said; “Ignore Fake News.”
Mr. Yomi Shogunle on the other hand is yet to comment on the report as at press time.
The administrative action comes following nationwide protests by Nigerian youths who called for an end to SARS over its notorious and vicious activities across the country.
The protest have continued despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a controversial unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
The disbandment was officially confirmed by the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu earlier this week who announced the creation of new outfit to replace the defunct SARS.
The new unit known as Special Weapons and Tactics Team ( SWAT), has also been widely rejected by the protesting youths with #EndSWAT trending on different social media platforms.
An Enugu-based man and an active participant of the ongoing protests against police brutality in the state has accused the state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of walking out on them in anger.
This is contrary to earlier report by some news platform (not Featured24) that the Governor addressed the protesting youths of the state who visited him at the Government House.
The report which was earlier made by the government claimed that Ugwuanyi described the protest as a solemn moment for the country.
It further claimed that Ugwuanyi while addressing the youths called for prayers and a minute silence for the departed souls of victims of extra-judicial killings in the nation.
However, in reaction to the report via a short post on Twitter, the man, simply identified as Mighty Mohammed, described the report as false.
“THIS. IS. NOT. CORRECT! He impatiently walked out on us in anger when he tried saying “Enugu state is in the hands of God” and we replied with “It’s in your hands”.
“He got angry and walked away! He didn’t address us and didn’t Thank us!,” he said.
He added that the Governor didn’t even try to calm the protesters down.
Backing up his claims, Mohammed shared a video from the moment the protesters met the Governor Ugwuanyi who after a while told them that 'Enugu is in the hands of God'.
The Governor's usual slogan which didn't sit down well with protesters was immediately rejected. The youths however started chanting “Itʼs in your hands”.
Governors like Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State have also lend their voice towards the end of police brutalities.
The call for an end to police brutality in Nigeria have been going on for a while with youths and celebrities like Falz, Runtown, Wizkid, Davido, Small Doctor in the country taking to the streets to protest.
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