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ALIMOSHO: Four Killed, Several Injured As APC Primaries Turn Bloody

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2 years ago

May 28, 2022

The primary elections of the All Progressives Congress APC, for the House of Representatives in the Alimosho area of Lagos, on Friday, reportedly turned bloody following the alleged killings of four people at the election venue.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 3 pm at the Secretariat of Igando/Ikotun Local Council Development Area, where the primary elections were held.

An eyewitness stated that the election started smoothly until some armed thugs arrived at the venue, disrupted the process, and thereafter declared their candidate as the winner of the election.

“This resulted in crises as dangerous weapons were freely used despite the presence of security operatives,” he said.

It was gathered that one of the factions gained upper hand and stabbed two of its opponents simply identified as Zuri Boxer and Ogunlaye to death on the spot.

Ogunlaye was said to be the Zonal Chairman, of the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW, in Alimosho.

It was gathered that he engaged in fracas simultaneously with two of his opponents but he attempted to escape by jumping the wall of the Secretariat after noticing danger, unfortunately, he got stabbed to death.

Similarly, the second victim was also stabbed to death.

There is apprehension in Ikotun, Igando, Egbeda, and their environment over possible reprisal attacks in the area.

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JUST IN: Education Minister Reverses 18-Year Age Limit For Admission

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7 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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The newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the removal of the 18-year age limit for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

He also indicated the possibility of a comprehensive review of the nation’s education policy.

However, Alausa made it clear that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates acquired by Nigerians from unrecognized universities in neighboring Togo and the Benin Republic.

Speaking at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa emphasized that practical education is key to tackling Nigeria’s unemployment crisis. He stated that tertiary institutions must stop producing graduates without ensuring job opportunities for them.

The minister also revealed plans for the federal government to partner with private sector players to provide training opportunities for students and help them realize their full potential.

Additionally, Alausa announced that universities focused on agriculture would be empowered to implement commercial farming practices as part of efforts to address the country’s food security challenges.

More to come…

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JUST IN: 114 Released #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrive Presidential Villa

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9 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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One hundred and fourteen #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors and adults acquitted by the Federal High Court in Abuja, have arrived at the Presidential Villa.

The protesters, initially arraigned by the Police Force, were released following a court ruling by Justice Obiora Egwatu.

The case was dismissed at the request of the Attorney General of the Federation (“AGF”), Lateef Fagbemi.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to officially receive the released protesters.

They are then handed over to their respective Governors, specifically Uba Sani of Kaduna and Abba Yusuf of Kano.

Ministers present at the State House Auditorium in Abuja for the reception include: Tunji Alausa (“Minister of Education”); Nentawe Yilwatda (“Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”); Balarabe Lawal (“Minister of Environment”) and Tanko Sununu (“Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”).

Also, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the Northwest, Abdullahi Yakasai, is in attendance.

Other dignitaries present are Deputy Senate President Jubrin Barau and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Bichi.

More to come…

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