Soludo Vows To Fish Out Perpetrators
Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, visited the Nibo village in the Awka South local government area on Monday. He expressed his sympathies to the families and community over the tragic deaths caused by a recent cult rivalry killing. Recall that on Sunday, October 20, 2024, a brawl alleged to be tied to a cult resulted in the deaths of approximately fifteen people.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Speaking at Eke Market during his routine monitoring of Monday activities across the state, Governor Soludo vowed to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act and go against cultism in the state.
While asking the people to go about their lawful duties, the governor emphasised that no matter where the perpetrators hide, they will be brought out for sanctioning.
He assured the people of their safety and general well-being.
Death Toll Rises To 180
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The death toll from last Tuesday’s petrol tanker explosion in Majia town, Jigawa State, has risen to 180 as of Sunday, October 20, residents told Daily Trust.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 15 when a truck carrying petrol, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, exploded in Majia, located in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, following a fall that resulted in the immediate death of over one hundred individuals and injuries to many others who were scooping fuel.
The explosion marks a tragic first in Majia, a predominantly agrarian community in Jigawa known for its economic activities.
Jabir Abdullahi Majia, a resident, told Daily Trust that “People who lost their loved ones are still grieving as the death toll continues to rise. I work at Adams Science Tahfizul Quran, and the truck fell right in front of our school gate. People are still mourning today.”
Anambra PDP Crisis Created In Abuja — Ex-Minister
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The former Minister of Women Affairs, Josephine Anenih, has urged the Anambra State congress committee to conduct a transparent congress for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking after a failed congress in Awka, she claimed that PDP’s issues in Anambra are often orchestrated at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, and imposed on state members.
“We are peaceful and easygoing people, but Wadata Plaza (the national secretariat of the party) creates problems for Anambra PDP at all times and hangs it on our necks to bear,” Anenih said, calling on the committee to reject inducements and ensure a credible congress.
She emphasised that a fair election could stabilise the party ahead of the 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election.
The congress was postponed due to logistical issues, according to the congress chair, Enugu Deputy Governor Ifeanyi Ossai, represented by committee secretary Ndubuisi Eneh.
Lagbaja: We’ve Not Appointed Acting Chief Of Army Staff – DHQ
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that no appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja.
Gusau said no such appointment exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), saying that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had only spoken with the COAS a few minutes ago.
According to him, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is currently on a well-deserved rest as part of his 2024 annual leave.
He said the armed forces was professionally managed, adding that all the Service Chiefs were performing their duties as stipulated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Gusau clarified that Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Ibrahim, the Chief of Policy and Plans, was providing routine briefs to the COAS in accordance with standard military procedures.
“The DHQ urges individuals spreading unfounded rumours to desist from doing so immediately. The COAS is hale and hearty and will soon resume normal duties at the end of his leave.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
