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Hoodlums Storm Kogi Monarch’s Palace, Set Vehicle Ablaze
Hoodlums reportedly attacked the palace of the Etsu Nupe Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, over the weekend, destroying properties and setting a vehicle on fire.
The incident occurred around 1:00 AM on Saturday, leaving the monarch and his community in shock and disbelief.
HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, also known as Nyamkpa IV, recounted the traumatic experience, expressing his astonishment at the brazen attack. Despite efforts from his neighbors to help, the flames rapidly consumed his car and other possessions within the palace grounds. The monarch described the terrifying moment when he heard a loud bang on his door, prompting him to check through the window. To his horror, he saw a raging fire engulfing his car, signaling the start of the attack on his residence.
Realizing the danger, HRH Dauda-Shelika feared for his life and chose not to confront the attackers directly. Instead, he made a quick escape through the back door and scaled the fence to flee to safety. In his reflection on the event, he emphasized the importance of peace, urging the Nupe community in Lokoja to avoid any retaliatory actions. He called on the government and security agencies to thoroughly investigate the attack and hold those responsible, as well as their sponsors, accountable.
“I urge my people to remain as peaceful and law-abiding as we have always been, because this incident has drawn the attention of the government to our issue,” the monarch stated, encouraging calm and cooperation with the authorities during the ongoing investigation.
The timing of the attack is significant, as it occurred just before the Nupe Natives of Lokoja Development Union was set to host the second edition of the “Lokoja ’24 Nupe Cultural Fiesta,” a major cultural event aimed at celebrating Nupe heritage and community unity. The festival, which would have attracted many to the region, has now been overshadowed by the violent incident.
As of now, the Kogi Police Command has not provided an official statement. Attempts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Williams Aya, for comment on the matter were unsuccessful, as he did not respond to calls or text messages. The incident has raised concerns about security in the area, and local residents are hoping that law enforcement will take swift action to identify the culprits and prevent further unrest.
President Bola Tinubu has described the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister Nyesom Wike as a performing and dogged technocrat.
Naijablitznews reports Tinubu made this assertion during his maiden presidential chat on Monday.
The president rounded up by saying “I doff my hat for the performing minister.
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By Gloria Ikibah
Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released after fulfilling his bail conditions.
Farotimi, who had been in custody over allegations of defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola, regained his freedom on Tuesday morning.
He is currently enroute to his home in Lagos.
Confirming the development, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore stated on X, “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held in the prison facilities of Ekiti State and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!”
Earlier, a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti granted Farotimi bail, setting conditions that included a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must be a property owner), the submission of his passport, and a restriction on granting media interviews following his release.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Following the intervention by the National Assembly leadership, the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, has reversed the appointment of Dr Ibrahim Atiku as Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, DCNA.
The Commission has replaced Atiku with the permanent secretary [Estate and Works Directorate], Engineer Bashir Yero.
This was consequent upon the outcome of a meeting convened Monday night by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, with Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and their deputies in attendance.
Present also at the meeting were the Chairman of the NASC, Engineer Ahmed Amshi, two commissioners from NASC, and some permanent secretaries in the NASS bureaucracy.
THE CONCLAVE learnt that the high-level meeting took place in the Senate President’s residence.
Reports from the meeting said that the chairman of the NASC and his commissioners could not justify the appointment of Atiku when asked by the speaker how the choice of Atiku was arrived at.
THE CONCLAVE reports that it was at that point that the commission chairman sought the leave of the Senate President and the Speaker to ask that the permanent secretaries present should excuse them since they could not be sitting over a matter in which they had personal interest.
Upon their return to the room, after the leadership had arrived at a resolution one way or another, it was agreed that Engr. Bashir Yero of Estate and Works Directorate be appointed the DCNA, while Engr Sanda Liman of Procurement Directorate, be redeployed in Estate and Works.
The newly promoted Ibrahim Atiku [to the position of permanent secretary], as resolved and directed, should be deployed in Procurement Directorate.
The NASC is expected to formalise and/or activate the decision soonest.
Source: CONCLAVE
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