Ogun state governor orders release of three #EndSARS protesters who were charged to court by the police, for 'attempted murder'

Tuesday, October 13, 2020 NEWS No Comments

 

Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has ordered the immediate release of three EndSARS protesters who were arrested in the state. 

 

The police in Ogun State on Monday, October 12, charged the three #EndSARS protesters with attempted murder and vandalizing a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle worth N100 million. The three protesters identified as Adeniji Sodiq (25), Mutairu Faruq (19), and Olatoye Joseph (23) were also accused of using dangerous weapons during the protest.

 

In the suit, marked M/SC/29/2020, the police preferred four charges against the protesters.

 

Some of the charges read

“That you, Adeniji Sodiq ‘m’, Mutairu Faruq ‘m’, Olatoye Olalekan Josep ‘m’ on the same date, time and place in the aforesaid magisterial district did attempt to kill one Ajagbusi Taofik ‘m’ by hitting him with dangerous weapons and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 320(1) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.

That you, Adeniji Sodiq ‘m’, Mutairu Faruq ‘m’, Olatoye Olalekan Josep ‘m’ on the same date, time and place in the aforesaid magisterial district did unlawfully and maliciously damaged Lexus 570 Bullet proof 2019 model valued N100, 000, 000 property of one Alhaji Olabode Kacheef Oyedele ‘m’ and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 451 of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ogun State, 2006.”

 

The police had applied for an ex parte order to detain the three protesters for 60 days to allow them to investigate the case thoroughly. However, the court ordered that they be detained for 14 days.

 

In a post shared on social media, Governor Abiodun says he has directed the State Attorney General to drop all charges against the protesters and that they are to be released immediately.

 

His statement reads

''On my instruction, the Attorney General has reviewed the evidence in the investigation case file in respect of the three suspects that were remanded in a custodial centre on 12 October 2020.

Ogun State has decided not to charge them with any offence. They are to be released immediately.

#BuildingOurFutureTogether #ISEYA #EndSarsProtests''

 

 

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Queen Otelahu Oko reiterates Cross River State's resolve on quality Girl Child Education

Monday, October 12, 2020 No Comments

 Every year, the girl child is celebrated across the globe and efforts are daily put in place to sensitize the need for quality girl child education. In Calabar, South South Nigeria, the government of the state under the leadership of the Governor Sir Ben Ayade is determined in it’s resolve to give every girl child in the state the education she needs to become the woman of her dreams.

The Special Assistant to the Governor on Girl Child Education, Queen Otelahu Oko who flagged off a campaign in awareness for quality education for every girl child in the state said

“Today 11th October, 2020 is the international Day of the Girl Child and this year’s theme is “my voice our Equal Future”. Every year this day is observed globally to raise awareness on the Challenges facing the Girl Child.

The Need for Educational Empowerment, happiness, life fulfillment, human and equal right of the girl child is paramount. Girls are powerful agents of Change if Educated and nothing should deter the girl child from Education. There is always a greater need for the girl child to be competitive and to participate fully in all areas of life and that is why we are flagging off this campaign today.

In addition to what we are doing here today, It is the intention of the state government under the leadership of our governor through my office to raise awareness and partner with local and international organizations to put the welfare and education of the girl child at the forefront of our concerns. This awareness campaign shall be carried through the 18 local governments of the state with higher vigor as soon as schools reopen from the covid-19 pandemic. We are therefore starting this campaign today from two local governments Akpabuyo and Calabar south of which Apkpabuyo happens to be the first.

I have therefore come here today on behalf of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, sir prof. Ben Ayade to tell you that “AYADE CARES FOR ALL”

On his behalf also, I wish every Girl Child a happy international day of the Girl Child 2020. My name is Queen Otelahu Oko SA to the Governor on Girl Child Education Cross river state. The event had Nollywood veteran actress Shan George in attendance amongst others. 

 

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Gunmen assassinate market leader inside church in Delta state

Monday, October 12, 2020 No Comments

 
Suspected assassins have killed the chairman of Udu Harbour Market in Udu Local Government Area of Delta state, Comrade Freedom Odiete.

Reports say the gunmen ambushed the market leader at Cross and Stop junction, Ekete-Inland while headed towards the DSC Expressway on Sunday, October 11.

It was gathered that the suspected assassins reportedly shot him on his left hand but he managed to escape to a nearby God's Grace Ministry church, where he hid in the toilet.

But the assassins trailed the deceased through the drops of his blood to the toilet and shot him several times until he died.

The corpse of the deceased has been deposited at a morgue by men of the Nigeria Police, Ovwian Division.

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End SARS protesters block Lekki toll gate as they reject IGP's solution to end SARS and deploy SARS officers to other factions

Monday, October 12, 2020 NEWS No Comments

Though the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, announced yesterday, October 11, that SARS has been dissolved and its officers will be deployed to other factions of the police, Nigerians are not pleased and have continued the end SARS protests.

 

This morning, a number of protesters formed a human chain at the Lekki toll gate, demanding that the government ends SARS completely.

 

"End SARS now, not deployment," the protesters chanted as they blocked the toll gate, preventing commuters from going through.

 

Nigerians on Twitter have stated that this isn't the first time promise has been made to disband SARS, the only difference this time being the language used, yet nothing gets done. Some pointed out that having the same rogue officers deployed to other units in the force will mean that the assault on the youths will continue, albeit in a different form.

 

A form making the rounds asking Nigerians to tick their demands, has seen people simply asking the authorities to end SARS completely and not redeploy the officers.

 

Don Jazzy, shared the form demanding SARS is completely dissolved and wrote in the caption: "Our response to the IG. No time #endSars #endpolicebrutality.

 

 

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Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami Heat to win the 2020 NBA championship

Monday, October 12, 2020 SPORT No Comments

The Los Angeles Lakers have been crowned the 2020 NBA champions after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Finals on Sunday night to claim their 17th NBA championship. 

 

It's the 17th title for the franchise, tying the Lakers with the Boston Celtics for the most all-time in NBA history.

 

Outstanding performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis helped the Lakers secure a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. 

The victory comes nearly nine months after Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that killed eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

 

It's the fourth championship win for LeBron James who previously won two titles with the Heat (2012 and 2013) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016).

After the game, he became the NBA's all-time leader in playoff games played at 260. He finished the night with a triple-double: 28 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and was named NBA Finals MVP for the fourth time.

 

James is now the first player in NBA history to earn NBA Finals MVP with three different teams. Only Michael Jordan has more NBA Finals MVP awards, with six."For me to be a part of such a historical franchise is an unbelievable feeling, not only for myself but for my teammates, for the organization, for the coaches, for the trainers, everybody that's here," James said on the court. 

 

"We just want our respect. (Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager) Rob (Pelinka) wants his respect. (Lakers head) coach (Frank) Vogel wants his respect. Our organization wants their respect. Laker nation wants their respect. And I want my damn respect, too."

 

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