Report: 33 Zamfara residents killed in airstrike during Eid-el-Fitr celebration

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5 months ago

April 20, 2024

At least 33 residents of Dogon Daji village in Maradun LGA of Zamfara were reported killed during an airstrike by the military.

Reuters reports that the incident happened on April 10 when residents were preparing for the Eid-el-Fitr prayer that marked the end of the Ramadan fasting.

Reuters said four residents and a traditional leader spoke about the incident.

The military operation was said to be targeting bandits and their hideouts.

Lawali Ango, the traditional head of Dogon Daji village, said he was on his way to observe the Eid prayer when an aircraft passed.

Ango said he heard loud explosions after sighting the aircraft, which made him call those at home via the telephone.

The traditional ruler said the call did not connect at the time and he and a group of men raced back home on motorbikes.

“Arriving at the scene, I saw children, men and women … were killed and trapped inside the collapsed buildings that were hit by a bomb,” Ango told Reuters.

“They (the military) are saying the bandits escaped and sought hideouts in our village.

“I swear there is nothing like this, I can go anywhere and confirm this to the world.”

Surajo Abubakar, a farmer, who lost two wives and five children in the incident, said he heard the noise of jet in the sky in the morning, which was followed by blasts.

“I lost seven people in my family, and in all about 33 dead bodies were counted,” Abubakar said.

Abu Waziri, a resident of the village, said he was shocked to see the damages done by the airstrike.

“We managed to be patient and put the body parts together and prayed for them and buried them,” Waziri said.

When contacted for comment on the incident, Edward Buba, director of defence media operations, denied civilians had been killed or targeted.

Buba added that airstrikes were carried out only after careful intelligence and surveillance.

Over the past few years, airstrikes conducted by military personnel have killed many people in the northern part of the country.

At least 30 people were killed by airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian Army in the Tudun Birni community under Igabi LGA of Kaduna, on December 3, 2023.

In January 2023, at least 27 people were reported dead following an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Kwateri, a community between Benue and Nasarawa states.

Edo guber: LP’s Akpata remains a front runner, set to capture Edo

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2 hours ago

September 20, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Less than twenty-four hours to the start of voting in Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, a rash of fake news has broken out.

Leading parties in the election have had their fair shares of fake news either indicating the withdrawal of their candidates or disqualification by a Magistrate Court or Supreme Court.

For instance, Olumide Akpata of LP was said to have withdrawn from the race and thrown his support for Asue Ighodalo in a statement that read smoothly and appeared convincing.

THE CONCLAVE sent the statement to Akpata via WhatsApp for confirmed.

He responded by sending the same statement with FAKE NEWS boldly stamped on it.
He said he was set for victory at the poll.

There was also a news flash about the Supreme Court disqualifying Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, with a sign off: More details coming….

A Magistrate Court in Abuja was also reported to have disqualified Monday Okpebholo of the APC from the poll on account of age falsification.

The APC campaign organisation had swiftly put a lie to the report by deploying the court papers in the circumstance.

Guber poll :PDP govs storm Edo to support Ighodalo

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2 hours ago

September 20, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Barely 24hours to governorship election in Edo State, no fewer than two governors elected on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday arrived Benin City.

The governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Kefas Agbu of Taraba, arrived the state to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

Fintiri made this known in a post on his social media page on Friday evening.

He said : “Just touched down in Edo State alongside my brother, Gov. Agbu Kefas, ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election. We stand united in support of our Official PDP Nigeria candidate, Asue ighodalo, for a brighter future.”

Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is the PDP leader in the state, had earlier cried out over alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress to rig the election.

As at the time of filling this report, it was unclear if other PDP governors would also hit the state for the election

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Speed Darlington taunt Burna Boy about his grammy award (+Video)

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2 hours ago

September 20, 2024

Austin Ojomah

……. As Speed Darlington queries Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy over his Grammy win.

By Ojomah Austin.

Controversial Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sparked controversy with his claims that Burna Boy’s Grammy Award win can be attributed to the influential role of American rapper and entrepreneur, P. Diddy.

Amid allegations against US rapper, P.Diddy, resulting in his arrest, Speed Darlington suggested that Burna Boy had an intimate relationship with Diddy which paved the way for him to win the Grammy.

Speed Darlington’s bold and contentious assertion comes amidst recent allegations surrounding Diddy, who was reportedly arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on charges of human trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

In a provocative Instagram video, Speed Darlington credited Diddy for Burna Boy’s rapid ascent to international fame and Grammy success, highlighting the American rapper’s significant impact on Burna Boy’s music career.

Speed Darlington openly challenged Burna Boy to disclose the nature of his relationship with Diddy. Suggesting an amorous relationship between the duo, he blatantly asked Burna Boy to reveal how many bottles of oil Diddy used on his buttocks before he was able to win a Grammy.

In his words:

“It wasn’t long after Burna Boy posted a photo of him and Diddy that he won a Grammy Award. Burna Boy, don’t be offended, but how many oils did Diddy use on your nyash before they gave you the Grammy Award?”.

In response to Speed Darlington’s video, One @oluchukwu_____ wrote: “Akpis confidence need to be studied 😂😂.”

vibe_with_fiona wrote: “When burna comes for him,make una no say burna too do o?”

godson_allsom wrote: “If there is Grammy for comedians 😂 akpi for done win like 10.”

official_kahlan wrote: “Presido I don tire to defend you 😂 ga zu ike 🙄.”

asikosharon50 wrote: “Very anyhow talk, Burnaboy won Grammy for his hard work and talent . If na Diddy dey share Grammy why him own Artist for him label nor dey win the Grammy? Na him be say Tems dey and wizkid sef they nick people dem work with naa, useless talk …”

jaytee_yna wrote: “I’m a big fan of Akpi but this is so irrelevant and irresponsible. Burna’s hardwork & God’s grace gave him the Grammy. Okbye!”

lorah_irez wrote: “If person never bèat akpi he no go rest, wetin be this na 😂😂😂.”