UNEC Students reacts on the poor electricity in the school

Ihuoma Chiedozie, Enugu Students of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, went on a rampage on Tuesday, damaging cars, buildings and other properties on campus due to poor power supply at the institution. Lectures have been suspended in the university since June 6 after the Student Union Government declared that students would no longer attend classes until the school authorities resolve the power supply challenges. The students, who locked up the lecture halls, held rallies to protest against the situation on Monday but the situation degenerated in the night, giving way to violence. Our correspondent learnt that there is hardly any power supply from the national grid in the hostels, while the generators provided by the school management currently supply power for just two hours each day. When our correspondent visited the school on Tuesday, policemen were seen at strategic locations on the campus. There was extensive damage to buildings in different parts of the campus – particularly the main hall and library. Glass windows in the buildings were smashed, while some of the doors were forced open. The security office was also vandalised. The female hostels and staff quarters were also affected with some some street lights and other infrastructure on campus also damaged by the rampaging students. Our correspondent observed that the students, many of who wore masks, also vandalised some vehicles in the process. The Public Relations Officer, UNEC, Mr. Gabriel Onah, informed our correspondent that about 12 vehicles belonging to the school were damaged. No arrest has been recorded as of the time our correspondent visited the campus. Officials of the SUG declined to comment on the incident, but some students, who did not wish to be named, explained that the management of the school refused to listen to their complaints. They said that the power supply situation worsened

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Buhari condoles Ghanaian president on loss of mother Read more: https://www.naij.com/861565-buhari-told-ghanas-president-telephone-call.html

President Muhammadu Buhari has offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the Ghanaian president, John Mahama – Buhari prayed that the virtues which Hajia Abiba Nnaba lived for will continue to inspire all who knew her and generations to come Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ghana President, John Mahama Following the death of Hajia Abiba Nnaba, mother of President John Mahama of Ghana, President Muhammadu Buhari has offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of the Ghanaian president. According to Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Buhari prayed that Almighty Allah will grant the soul of Hajia Nnaba eternal rest and comfort all who mourn her. READ ALSO: TROUBLE! Nigeria’s inflation rate hits 15.6% The President told the Ghanaian leader that his personal thoughts and prayers as well as those of Nigerians are with him as he mourns the passage of a beloved mother. The President further prayed that the loving memory and virtues which Hajia Abiba Nnaba lived for will continue to inspire all who knew her and generations to come. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced a new foreign exchange policy and has listed some implications of new development. The implication of this is that the Nigerian currency has been floated and that there will be a single market for acquisition of the foreign currency. Read more: https://www.naij.com/861565-buhari-told-ghanas-president-telephone-call.html

Kanu is the greatest Igbo man alive - Igbo youths react

Each day he spends in the prison held in custody for charges of treason, Nnamdi Kanu’s fame continues to grow. Kanu has come to be seen by pro-Biafra activists as Jesus of modern times Nigeria and many other very charismatic leaders before him. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Nnamdi Kanu to be remanded in prison Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB has been called the greatest Igbo man alive. News broke today, June 13 that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), received an award of honour from the Igbo Youths Movement in Enugu state. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the IPOB, Powerful Emma, the award – an award of honour – was given to Kanu as a great liberator of the Igbo people. Emma said the award ceremony which took place at the Nike Hotel in Enugu is a proof that Kanu has remained “a man of the masses even while incarcerated”. Reactions have trailed the development, with many Igbo youths showering praises on Nnamdi Kanu, many comparing him to fathers who fought for the freedom of their people. Christopher Ogugua said: “Kanu is the greatest Igbo man alive today. More awards are still on the way. Lets continue.” Ekene Adibe christened Nnamdi Kanu the Madiba Nelson Mandela of Biafra republic. De Pintus Gabriel said Kanu is the hero of the time, stressing that “if every youth in Nigeria is brave and courageous like you are, things will not get worse like this. Nigerian youth these days are the most distracted of youths in world right now including me. What we know how to do is to fight on facebook. When our politicains are killing us dry everyday,” he opined. READ ALSO: Ban on cattle grazing: IPOB commends Governor Fayose for his courage Maxwell Uche said the award was well deserved. He was of the opinion that holding Nnamdi Kanu will not deter pro-Biafrans from their struggle. Ejembi Austin said: “Nigeria government should do the needful by releasing this man please.enough of this detention. Na wetin na? “This is what the federal government want they have made this guy popular, a martyr because they want to kill a mosquito with a sledge hammer Kanu now has multitude of followers,” Ekhalekha David opined. John Baba Nuhu was of the opinion that “If there is anything Nnamdi needs now it is freedom. What is he going to do with award when he is under arrest. Take your award back and fight for his freedom.” Meanwhile, the new militant group Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF), which claimed affiliation with Niger Delta Avengers, has announced ceasefire, TheCable reports. The militants had earlier vowed to launch six missiles in the region and to also lock down Nigeria’s airspace, but it said it resolved to do otherwise after the federal government proposed talks. Meanwhile, the group said government would have to follow its demand if it wants the peace to be continued. JNDLF listed demands that comprised the immediate release of former national security adviser Sambo Dasuki, setback of the order to freeze the bank accounts of the former militant leader Tompolo, formation of Matitime University in Okerenkoko, Delta state and others.

Tension in Uganda as army officers plot to overthrow president

– A plot to overthrow President Yoweri Museyeni of Uganda has been uncovered – Dozens of military officers including some senior ones have been arrested – The army officers are said to be linked with an opposition politician in Uganda – An attack on a police post by gunmen in a northern district has been repelled – The Ugandan police repelled the attack in conjunction with the army, in a bout that lasted for about 30 minutes Army spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Ankunda said on Sunday, June 12, that more officers are being held over alleged acts of subversion. One of those in detention is a colonel with Uganda’s air forcesHe said the officers have suspected links to an opposition politician, Michael Kabaziguruka, who is being questioned by the police over similar allegations. Mr Kabaziguruka is a close ally of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who was charged with treason following a disputed presidential election in February. Mr Besigye refused to accept the official results and claimed he had won the election. Mr Museveni has been in power since 1986. He seized power at the end of a guerrilla war against an elected government. Since then, many of his former colleagues, including Mr Besigye, have broken ranks with him, accusing the president of becoming an authoritarian ruler. Others claim that Mr Museveni wants to rule for life or has plans to have his son succeed him, which he denies. NY times reports that the charges against Besigye, a four-time presidential challenger who once served in Mr Museveni’s government, have been criticized by some as an attempt to intimidate the opposition at a time when the president’s popular support is waning, especially in urban areas. READ ALSO: Buhari to interfere with Burkina Faso political crisis Ladislaus Rwakafuuzi, a lawyer for Besigye, said the treason allegations against Mr Kabaziguruka and the army officers were “stage-managed” in an effort to keep Besigye in jail. “Their interest is in Besigye,” Mr Rwakafuuzi said, referring to members of the Museveni government. “There is nothing treasonable he has done.” In the same vein, Ugandan officials say they have repelled an attack on a police post by gunmen in a northern district amid reports of mass arrests of soldiers accused of plotting against President Yoweri Museveni. Ugandan police spokesman Fred Enanga said the military and the police repulsed the attackers after a firefight that lasted 30 minutes. He said the attackers carried automatic weapons. He said two police officers and a soldier were injured in the assault in the remote district of Gulu..

NSCDC arrest Boko Haram recruiter and supplier in Borno

A key figure responsible for recruitment to the Boko Haram Islamist sect was apprehended this week – The man, who also supplied weapons and explosives to the deadly group, made three of his kids join the jihadists Boko Haram’s capabilities have suffered a major blow, as suspected top recruiter was arrested in Borno on June 7, NAN reports. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said the 56-year-old Boko Haram kingpin was busted in Mussa village, Aski Uba local government area of Borno state. “Our men have made remarkable progress by arresting a Boko Haram kingpin, who was said to be a recruiter, as well as supplier of arms and IEDs [improvised explosive devices – NAIJ.com] to Boko Haram terrorists. “He confessed that his three children were also arrow heads of the Boko Haram sect,” Ibrahim Abdullahi, the commandant of the NSCDC in Borno, said. The NSCDC handed the suspect over to the Nigerian army for further investigation. READ ALSO: List: 41 high-rank officers retired by the Nigerian army in its latest exercise The Boko Haram insurgency has caused the death of over 20,000 people in northern Nigeria since 2009. Over 1.6 million people were turned into internally-displaced persons.

Details of Islamist group that seeds chaos in Kaduna during Ramadan revealed

NEWS › Local news Police say Yan Shara behind violence in Kaduna this Ramadan Clement Ejiofor 14 hours ago 131982 – The Kaduna police revealed the name of the group behind violence and attacks during the holy month of Ramadan – Governor El-Rufai visited one of the victims, Emmanuel Francis, promised to maintain peace and harmony in the state – The group targets Muslims as well: A resident of Unguwan Dosa, Bello Sani, narrates how he escaped lynching Security if beefed up in Kaduna state following a number of attacks on peaceful citizens, police confirmed to PremiumTimes on Saturday, June 11. The officials believe a new deadly group called “Yan Shara” is responsible. The name of the group can be translated as “Sweepers” from Hausa language. The members of Yan Shara, mostly young adults, reportedly operate in Kakuri, Kawo, Rigasa, Tudun Wada, Unguwan Rimi, Unguwan Dosa and several other major towns and areas of Kaduna. READ ALSO: Shocking: Apostle Suleman speaks on President Buhari’s health The police assured that they had all the details about the reported crimes, promised to deal with the ‘hoodlums’. Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state spoke in a similar manner of condemnation as he visited Emmanuel Francis, a Christian who was stabbed for eating in the afternoon of Tuesday, June 7. “We implore everyone to do their duty to uphold peace and security in Kaduna State. We should not allow differences in faith to be a barrier to harmony or a cause for conflict. Nobody can impose the tenet of his faith on another person. “The decision to observe any religious activity is the prerogative of the individual. Let us all remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the security agencies,” the governor said. READ ALSO: GEJ shouldn’t have been president; it was a bribe to the Niger Delta – Sheikh Gumi The Yan Shara group does not spare Muslims as well. Bello Sani, a resident of Unguwan Dosa, was attacked on his way from the mosque. The man narrowly escaped being lynched last week when he was returning from daily prayer. Mr Bello told his horrific story to PremiumTimes. “I was going home from the mosque in Unguwan Dosa when I saw people running and coming my way. “At first I thought it was a riot. Then one lady who was running overtook me and was shouting run! run! run! the sweepers are coming. I did not understand what she meant by sweepers until I saw some shops close to me closing down