Withdraw Threat To Arrest Beggars In FCT Or Face Legal Action – SERAP To Wike

The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project, SERAP, issued the warning in a post on its official X handle, #SerapNigeria, on Wednesday.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been advised to withdraw his threat to arrest beggars in the nation’s capital or face legal action.

The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project, SERAP, issued the warning in a post on its official X handle, #SerapNigeria, on Wednesday.

The civil society organization noted that the minister should instead provide opportunities to help the beggars rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society, stressing that no one should be criminalised for their socio-economic status.

Wike had during the flag-off ceremony for construction of a road in the Katampe District of Abuja on Tuesday, threatened a crackdown on beggars, announcing that enforcement agents would start apprehending them from Monday next week.

Wike said, “Let me state clearly that we have declared war; Abuja is turning into a beggar city.

“If you know you have a sister or brother who is a beggar, please, from next week, we will take them away. It is embarrassing that people will come in and the first thing they will see are just beggars on the road.”

The minister lamented that some of the individuals may be criminals pretending to be beggars.

He said he is giving them a ‘public holiday’ till Sunday, and from Monday, he will remove them.

SERAP in its post, appealed to the minister to immediately address the socio-economic rights of marginalised individuals in the FCT.

“The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, must immediately withdraw his apparently unlawful threat to arrest beggars in Abuja or face legal action,” SERAP said, stressing that no one should be criminalised for engaging in life-sustaining economic activities or because of their economic or social status.

Rather than arresting and cracking down on beggars, SERAP observed that the minister should provide them with the opportunity to rebuild their lives and fully integrate into society while respecting their dignity and human rights.

The group noted that Wike should immediately begin to address the root causes of poverty and the violations of the economic and social rights of particularly marginalised individuals in Abuja, suggesting that the minister must address the plight of those experiencing homelessness and those living in poverty, and not demonise and criminalise them.

I Hope Men Never Encounter A Woman Like My Mother - Lady Writes As She Narrates Traumatic Experience

She stated that her mother was married to her dad for 22 years before she left their family for a man she met on Facebook.

 

A woman has prayed for men not to encounter a woman like her mother.

She stated that her mother was married to her dad for 22 years before she left their family for a man she met on Facebook.

She took to Threads to share her story, stating that it destroyed her outlook on love and marriage throughout her 20s.

She wrote: "Trauma Tuesday! When I was 19 years old , I took my mom to the airport. She said we was going to visit her dad in Mississippi. 2 weeks later we find out , that’s not true. She was leaving my dad and our family for a man from facebook.

"My parents were married 22 years, this destroyed my outlook on love & marriage throughout my entire 20’s.

"Anyway, I hope you men never encounter a women like this. She was/is a cold piece.

"Protect yourself too King."

Man arrested for allegedly d#filing 12-year-old girl in Ogun

The police in Ogun state have arrested a 31-year-old man identified as Alfa Jubril Dalamun, for allegedly d#filing a 12-year-old girl in the Ago Iwore area of the state.

In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command said on October 22, 2024, the Divisional Police Officer received a report of a sexu@l assault involving a minor. 

She said one Mrs. Kehinde Kafayat, a resident of Adekoja Street in Abobi Ago Iwoye, and her 12-year-old daughter, Slima Kehinde, had visited the police to report that on Saturday, October 19 around 1om, a 39-year-old man named Alfa Jubril Dalamun, residing at No. 8 Imososi Street in Ago Iwoye, had forcibly ass@ulted and def!led her daughter. 

She said the victim was taken to Love and Care Hospital in Ago Iwoye for medical examination and treatment. The police command spokesperson added that the police visited the crime scene and then arrested the suspect.

She mentioned that the case will be transferred to the SCID for further inquiry and appropriate investigation

Tinubu sacks five ministers, including Mrs Uju Kennedy Ohanenye

President Bola Tinubu has sacked five ministers. 

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this today, October 23.

The President sacked Uju-Ken Ohanenye as Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John as Minister of Tourism; Tahir Mamman as Minister of Education; Abdullahi Gwarzo as Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development; and Jamila Ibrahim as Minister of Youth Development.

Driver, Players Sustain Injuries as Kano Pillars’ Team Bus Crashes (Photo)

The NPFL club noted that the driver and several players sustained injuries as a result of the accident.

 

Kano Pillars Football Club bus has been involved in an accident.

 

The club confirmed this on Tuesday.

 

According to the Clug, the bus conveying players to Plateau State for their Matchday 5 fixture in the inaugural U-19 Youth League against Plateau United was involved in an accident.

 

The Sai Masu Gida disclosed this in a series of tweets via their official X account today.

The NPFL club noted that the driver and several players sustained injuries as a result of the accident.

 

Recall that this is coming just less than three days after Kano Pillars’ first-team played a 1-1 draw with Kwara United in the NPFL.

 

“It is with deep sadness that we announce that the Kano Pillars FC U-19 team bus was involved in a road accident earlier today while en route to the New Jos Stadium for their Matchday 5 fixture in the inaugural U-19 Youth League against Plateau United U-19,” Kano Pillars tweeted.

 

“We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to everyone affected and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

 

“Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.

 

“Several players and the driver sustained injuries in the unfortunate incident and have been promptly taken to the hospital for medical attention. Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported at this time, and the medical team is closely monitoring the situation.”

We Stand United, Supporting You Every Step Of The Way - Diddy's Children Tells Him

His oldest son, Quincy slammed the accusations against him and expressed their collective support for their father during this challenging time.

The children of embattled American rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs have reacted to the s3x trafficking, kidnapping, racketeering, and other charges filed against him.

They stated that they were devastated because their father had been judged based on false narratives.

His oldest son, Quincy slammed the accusations against him and expressed their collective support for their father during this challenging time.

He wrote: ''The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media. We stand united, supporting you every step of the way. We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD''.

The message was accompanied by a family photo of all seven children: Diddy, the mother of his youngest child, Dana Tran, and his mother, Janice Combs.

Diddy is currently in prison awaiting trial for charges related to s3x trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in pr*stitution.

He also faces dozens of lawsuits from people who have accused him of r@pe and s3xual assault spanning decades.

Nyesom Wike issues 5-day quit notice to Abuja street beggars (video)

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered beggars to leave the streets of Abuja or face the government’s wrath. 

Wike issued the ultimatum on Tuesday October  22, during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of an access road from Ring Road 1 to the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja.

He stated that beggars have until Sunday to leave the nation’s capital or face the full force of the administration’s actions. He opined that allowing beggars in every nook and cranny of the territory was an embarrassment to the government and the country.

He called on their families and relatives to take them off the streets before officials of the FCT Administration commence full enforcement next week.

“Yes, we are providing infrastructure in Abuja which security is not left out. We can’t allow beggars all over the place, some of them are criminals and informants to criminals, it is an embarrassment to the territory especially to visitors.

We are now calling on their families and relatives to take them off the street, they have till Sunday to leave the streets.

The government is providing infrastructure and addressing insecurity; we cannot allow people to become a security threat. From now until Sunday is their grace period” he said

Hamas 'to keep new leader's identity secret to avoid another assassination' following Yahya Sinwar's de@th

Hamas will keep its new leader's identity a secret in order to avoid another assassination following the death of October 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar.

An official of the terror group disclosed to BBC that a new leader will be elected in March 2025 but until then it will be run by a five-member committee.

The committee, which will dictate in place of a sole leader, will be made up of Khalil al-Hayya, Khaled Meshaal, Zaher Jabarin, Muhammad Darwish, head of the Shura Council, and a fifth individual whose identity remains undisclosed.

The unnamed official told the broadcaster that Hamas had been left alarmed by the way Sinwar, 61, was killed last week as they had assumed he was in a more secure location at the time of his assassination.

He also added that the movement has the ability and personnel to ensure their safety.  

The official revealed that the Iranian foreign minister had met Khalil al-Hayya on Friday in Ankara and offered his condolences for the martyrdom of Sinwar.

Sinwar was eliminated on Wednesday after being hunted by intelligence services and the Israeli Defence Forces for over a year. Israeli officials have said the Hamas head - who has long been dubbed the Butcher of Khan Younis - was killed after he emerged from the underground tunnel network where he had been hiding.

A unit from the IDF's 828th Bislamach Brigade was patrolling Tal al-Sultan, an area of Rafah, on Wednesday morning, when it came across a group of three Hamas fighters in the street and engaged them in a firefight.

The terrorists were 'on the run' moving from house to house, the IDF said.

One of them, since identified as Sinwar, 'ran alone into one of the buildings'. He went up to the second floor, and troops responded by firing a tank shell in his direction.

The unit made up of trainee infantry commanders and reservists, then began to sweep the area, according to Israeli media.

Two grenades were thrown at them, one of which exploded while the other failed to go off, Ynet reported.

The troops decided it was too dangerous to proceed and pulled back, sending in a mini drone to trace the fleeing fighter instead.

Dramatic footage released by the IDF shows the bloodied Sinwar, his face concealed by a scarf, throwing a stick in a final attempt to defend himself against the drone just seconds before he was assassinated.

Kogi vigilante arrests two suspected kidnappers

The Kogi State Vigilante Service has arrested two suspected kidnappers in Dekina Local Government Area of the state. Abocho

 

The suspects identified as Umoru Garuba and Salifu Ademu, were apprehended in the Ibobo area of Abocho at 2pm on October 21, 2024.

 

Villagers raised the alarm upon spotting the suspects, prompting a swift response from the Kogi State Vigilante Service, who were on patrol in the vicinity.

 

The vigilante team successfully detained the suspects, who subsequently confessed to their involvement in the crime.

 

Following their arrest, the suspects were handed over to the Quick Response Unit (QRU) in Anyigba for further investigation and prosecution.

 

The spokesperson of the service, S.O Saka, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday said authorities are continuing to investigate the matter to ensure justice is served and to enhance community safety. 

 

“Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” he said. 

Insecurity: Bandits Kill Three, Abduct Two Rice Farmers In Niger State

The attack took place around 9:am on Sunday, October 20, 2024, between Bangi and Kotonkoro.

Three persons have been killed while two rice farmers were kidnapped by bandits in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.

The attack took place around 9:am  on Sunday, October 20, 2024, between Bangi and Kotonkoro.

The gunmen, blocked the road, shooting at vehicles travelling along the route.

Among the victims were the driver of a car, a young girl, and a passenger identified as Alhaji Ibrahim.

It was gathered that the victims were travelling to the market when the attack occurred.

Shehu Kotonkoro, the owner of the vehicle confirmed the incident, expressing his concern about the lack of security in the area. He noted that the attack happened just 5 kilometres from Kotonkoro.

In addition to the killings, two rice farmers harvesting on their farm about two kilometres from the town were abducted by the bandits.

The bandits also attacked another vehicle carrying bread during the assault.

The Chairman of Mariga Local Government, Abbas Musa Kasuwa-Garba, confirmed the attack on Monday and sympathised with the victims’ families.

He highlighted the persistent insecurity in the area due to the proximity to Zamfara, Kebbi, and Kaduna states, where bandits frequently strike before retreating to their camps.

Meanwhile, bandits have also imposed a levy of 11 million on villages in Mariga LGA before allowing them to harvest their crops.

The bandits also demanded ransom, motorcycles, food and mobile phones in exchange for some victims kidnapped earlier in communities in the LGA.