JUNGLE REPUBLIC !!! Oyo police confirms killing of woman, 2 children, medical doctor’s abduction

 Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, confirmed the killing of three people in Ibarapa geo-political zone of the State.

It also confirmed the abduction of a medical doctor in the area.

DAILY POST gathered that the three people who were killed on Saturday, included a business woman and two 9-year old cousins.

Our correspondent gathered that the trio were killed by unknown gunmen at Idere, in Ibarapa Central local government area of the State.

DAILY POST also gathered that a medical doctor identified as Dr. Akindele was also abducted at Tapa in Ibarapa North Local government area on Saturday.

The state police command has confirmed the two incidents.

Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi confirmed the incidents in a statement made available to DAILY POST Sunday night.

Fadeyi told DAILY POST that some suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of the trio.

In a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joe Enwonwu, Fadeyi stressed further that the abduction of Akindele in his hospital, though not officially reported to the Divisional Police headquarters in Ayete, was an issue of concern.

Fadeyi maintained that the CP seized the opportunity to further assure residents of the State that adequate security measures had been placed to prevent any breakdown of law and order in the State.

“The attention of the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu, psc have been drawn to the two incidents that happened at Idere in Ibarapa central Local Government Area where a business woman and two 9-year old cousins were killed by unknown gunmen and abduction of another man known as Dr. Akindele in Tapa in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State on the 2nd of January, 2021.

“The CP wishes to state that in the incident of murder at Idere where three persons were killed, some suspects have been arrested through collaborative efforts of the Police and other local security i.e. Vigilantes, hunters etc and that investigation has commenced and the outcome will be made public in due time.

“Furthermore, intensive manhunt is still ongoing around the area to arrest other fleeing suspects (if any) and at the same time massive deployment emplaced to restore confidence to the community in particular and the whole Ibarapa axis in general.

“The CP stressed further that the abduction of Dr. Akindele in his hospital though not officially reported to the Divisional Police headquarters in Ayete as stated by the DPO was an issue of concern.

“Nonetheless, he reiterates his commitment to rejig the security architecture of the area more than the former year 2020. He stated that, concerted efforts have been put in place to protect lives and property of Ibarapa axis in particular and the whole Oyo State in general.

“The CP seizes the opportunity to further assure all and sundry in Oyo State that adequate security measures have been emplaced to professionally prevent any breakdown of law and order in the State.

“He stated that the good people of Oyo State are enjoined to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of molestation from any individuals, persons, or groups while decrying the sudden increase in rate of abduction in the State and the need to be more careful in our daily activities to stem the tide.

“He concluded that as a new year package, the Command expects collaboration and prompt dissemination of credible information from members of the public as the Police in turn will give quality service delivery,” he said in the statement.

- DAILY POST

SHITHOLE !!! 18 killed after abduction of married women in Kaduna

 Suspected bandits have killed at least 18 people in a series of attacks in Giwa local government area of Kaduna state. 

In a statement, Samuel Aruwan, the state commissioner for internal security and homes affairs, said the killings and counter-killings happened at Kaya community, which shares a boundary with Hayin Kaura village of Dandume local government area of Katsina state.

According to him, the attacks began on Friday, when many were celebrating the New Year. He said among those kidnapped were two married women. 

“The violence began on the 1st of January, 2021 when armed bandits attacked Kaya town and kidnapped some locals including two married women,” he said.

“The bandits were fiercely pursued by a combined team of volunteers from Kaya, and from Hayin Kaura village of Katsina State, in keeping with their practice of supporting security efforts in their respective communities. 

“The bandits in the course of the confrontation kidnapped and killed one Shamsu Umar, a leader of the Kaya volunteers. His corpse was found on the 2nd of January 2021 after a search operation in the forest. 

“On the same day as the recovery of the corpse, unidentified persons came across some herders, and in apparent retaliation for the killing of Shamsu Umar, killed four of them, listed as follows:  Musa Lawal, Ibrahim Sani, Haruna Umar, Idi Isah.”

He said around 6:30pm on Saturday,  over 50 motorcycles each carrying three-men wielding AK-47 rifles, stormed Kaya town in Giwa local government and began shooting sporadically. 

Troops of the Nigerian army and police operatives, he said, were quickly deployed to the location, along with an air platform of the Nigerian air force.   

“Sadly, the following locals were killed: Hudu Shafiu, Madaro Madaki, Ibrahim Hamida, Ibrahim Mohammed, Maidoya, Kabiru Maitakalmi , Ibrahim Kayawa, Danladi Daiyabu, Zubairu Mailemu, Awwalu Yahaya, Audu Sarkar, Maharazu Adamu,” he said.

“Three other unidentified corpses were also recovered, said to be drivers in transit from Funtua, Katsina state.

“Similarly, the following persons sustained bullet wounds and are receiving medical attention at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Shika, Zaria: Mujahideen Muhammad , Suleiman Mustapha, Bashir Ibrahim, Sulaiman, Nuhu Idris, Alkassim Ismail, Nafi’u Sirajo, Musa Magaji, Muhammad Salisu Kaya, Musa Ibrahim.”  

The commissioner said shops and vehicles were also burnt by the attackers. 

On Saturday, gunmen had also killed Danleeman Isah, the chief Imam of Kawaran Rafi in Igabi local government area of the state, who had always spoken against insecurity

- THECABLE

FULL LIST: ASUU-UNILAG sanctions 240 lecturers who enrolled on IPPIS

 

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter, has sanctioned 240 members for enrolling into the federal government’s Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) initiative opposed by the union.

The resolution, which was arrived at during the ASUU-UNILAG congress held on December 29, 2020, was signed by Dele Ashiru, the union’s chairman at the varsity, and Olusegun Samuel, its secretary.

The varsity’s chapter of the union said the sanctioned lecturers can no longer be trusted by ASUU members to hold any position within the institution.

The union added that those sanctioned would also no longer enjoy the support and votes of its members where necessary in the future.

“As a consequence of their actions and the implications as described above, it is hereby resolved unanimously by the Congress of ASUU-UNILAG held on  December 29, 2020 that these underlisted members of ASUU-UNILAG cannot be trusted to advance, protect and defend the interest of members of ASUU-UNILAG in any position within the University,” the resolution read.

“Hence, they cannot be trusted with any position of responsibilities for which the votes of our members are required now and in the future.

“It is the resolution of Congress that the under listed members shall therefore not enjoy the support and votes of members of ASUU-UNILAG in any election (s) they stand for now or in the future.”

ASUU and the federal government had been at loggerheads over the use of the IPPIS.

The union had rejected the initiative on the ground that it infringes on university autonomy and does not capture the remuneration of staff on sabbatical, external examiners, external assessors, and Earned Academic Allowances (EAA).

ASUU had instead proposed the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) for payment.

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Nancy Pelosi reelected US House Speaker

 

Nancy Pelosi was on Sunday re-elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

80-year-old Pelosi got 216 votes, while Kevin McCarthy of California received 209.

The Democrat, a staunch supporter of President-elect Joe Biden, reclaimed the seat in 2019.

Before then, the Republicans were in control for eight years.

Pelosi becomes the only woman to hold the position for a fourth term.

McCarthy will lead the GOP for a second term.

Ahead of the 117th Congress opening, Pelosi expressed gratitude for the nomination.

The Speaker noted that the present time was one of “extraordinary difficulty”.

“Each of our communities has been drastically affected by the pandemic and economic crisis: 350,000 tragic deaths, over 20 million infections, millions without jobs – a toll almost beyond comprehension”, she said.

- DAILY POST

Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo tops highest goalscorers’ chart as AC Milan leads table

 Following the conclusion of the Match Day 15 of the Serie A fixtures on Sunday night, Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo is currently on top of the goal chart with 14 goals so far this season.

Ronaldo netted a brace in Juventus’s 4-1 win over Udinese on Sunday night.

The former Real Madrid star is two goals ahead of second place Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku.

However, AC Milan is presently leading the Serie A table with 37 points from 15 games followed by Inter Milan with 36 points from the same number of games.

Others are Roma, Napoli and Juventus, Sassuolo, Atalanta, Verona, Lazio and Benevento all making the top ten.

Serie A top scorers:
14 goals: Cristiano Ronaldo
12 goals: Romelu Lukaku
10 goals: Ciro Immobile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic
9 goals: Andrea Belotti, Lautaro Martinez, Joao Pedro
8 goals: Luis Muriel
7 goals: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Domenico Berardi, Hirving Lozano, Edin Dzeko, Jordan Veretout, Fabio Quagliarella and M’Bala Nzola.

- DAILY POST

Ibidapo Obe, ex-UNILAG VC dies of COVID-19

 

Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, former vice-chancellor, University of Lagos, is dead.

He was 71 years old. He died today from COVID-19 complications.

Ibidapo-Obe, a former President of the Nigeria Academy of Science, attended both Ilesa Grammar School and Igbobi College from 1962 – 1968 and the University of Lagos from 1968 – 1971.

He was awarded a Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.(Hons)] degree in Mathematics in the First Class Division by the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1971.

He also obtained a Master of Mathematics [M. Maths] degree in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science in 1973.

He had a Doctor of Philosophy {PhD} in Civil Engineering with specialization in Applied Mechanics/Systems in 1976 both from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

He was born on July 5 1949.

He is survived by his wife Olusola and four children.

- PM NEWS

Moyo Thomas, centre of child paternity scandal, in hide and seek

 

                                  Moyo Thomas with Late Tunde Thomas

Moyo Thomas, nee Ojo, the former FCMB staff who had two children for Adam Nuru, the managing director of the bank, is now involved in a hide and seek game, on the internet.

She had two children for Nuru while married to Tunde Thomas.

She revealed the heart shattering news to Thomas, after she escaped to the U.S. in 2017.

Adam Nuru FCMB managing director: in extra-marital mess

Thomas could not bear the shock and died on 16 December, 2020.

His friends are now mounting a campaign to get Nuru sacked on ethical grounds.

On her LinkedIn account, Moyo has done an identity change.

She is no more Moyo Thomas, but Mo David.

People who have been tracking her discovered her trick and blew the whistle on Sunday.

She responded by removing her photo from the new profile, but left her history with FCMB intact.

Moyo now claims she works for Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis, in America, as a recruitment manager.

Moyo attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife from 1998 to 2004, where she read economics.

She later went for a Masters degree in International Human Resource Management at Cranfield School of Management, in UK.

She worked for FCMB for almost 13 years in the human resource department.

- PM NEWS