Lagos begins demolition of shanties, shops along Oshodi-Apapa Road

The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of shanties and other structures built on the right of way of the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.

The state task force led by the Federal Controller of Works, Mr Olukayode Popoola, particularly targeted shanties along the service lane at Ladipo, Toyota and Charity Bus tops, as well as those located under the bridge leading to the airport road.

Every item found along the way including automobile parts was cleared.

Cars and trucks carrying containers were also towed-off the right of way.

The demolition comes at the expiration of a two-week ultimatum given to residents and traders to vacate the areas.

Minister of Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola had appealed to residents to vacate the area during a visit to the bridge in the aftermath of a tanker fire on January 7. (CHANNELS TV)

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Jangebe abduction will be the last – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that last Friday’ abduction of female students from Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, will be the last to happen.

The president’s statement was relayed on Sunday, through Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, who led a high-powered federal government delegation to sympathise with the people and government of Zamfara.

He said new measures had been developed by the federal government which would bring a complete end to all forms of criminality in the nation.

“The President is saddened by the abduction of the students from Jangebe and reassures you that the government has all the resources and wherewithal to contain these criminals.

“Buhari also commended Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara’s efforts against armed banditry and promised continued support to bring lasting peace.

“The federal government will continue its partnership with the Zamfara government and its citizens in resolving the security challenges facing the state,” Buhari said.

In his response, Gov. Matawalle appreciated Buhari and the federal government’s concern, noting that very soon the abductees would regain their freedom.

“I strongly believe in the president and his effort in fighting all forms of insurgence and urge him to improve on the nation’s security.

”This is by ensuring synergy among the security agencies so that confrontations with criminals can be coordinated on ground and air simultaneously,” the governor said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other members of the delegation were the Minister of Police Affairs,  Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Sa’adiya Umar-Faruk and Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen. (The Guardian/ NAN)

* FILE: Humaira Mustapha, whose 2 daughters were kidnapped by gunmen at the Government Girls Secondary School, cries at her home, the day after the abduction of over 300 schoolgirls in Jangebe, a village in Zamfara State, northwest of Nigeria on February 27, 2021. (Photo by Kola Sulaimon / AFP)

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Sunday Igboho threatens Yoruba politicians with death over Oduduwa Republic, elections in Nigeria

Yoruba activist and pan-Oduduwa Republic agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, otherwise known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to eliminate politicians of Yoruba extraction, who solicit for the support of South-West sons and daughters, in the build-up to the 2023 general election.

In an undated video obtained and translated by PRNigeria, Igboho while addressing Yoruba leaders and youths, berated the politicians for not identifying with the agitation for Oduduwa Republic.

According to him, the Yoruba politicians are not supposed to be clamouring for the 2023 presidency at this period, but rather to be in the forefront of the secessionist agenda being championed by him and other South Westerners.

When contacted on the video threat of Sunday Igboho, the spokesperson of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), Dr Peter Afunanya, told PRNigeria that the intelligence agency would continue to discharge its duties within its statutory mandates.

Sunday Igboho said: “If not that you (Yoruba political officer holders) are all unfortunate representatives, you should be leading us in the secessionist struggle. But you are busy campaigning for the next Presidential election. You must be mad.

“You should know that you are not supposed to seek election to the office of the President, you are supposed to identify with our (Yoruba) agitation and lead us in the secession activities.

“I will not allow you to campaign because I will kill you all (Yoruba politicians) before campaigns start (in 2023), I swear by God.

“I will not allow you to campaign because we will kill you all (Yoruba politicians) before their campaigns for elections. I swear by God. It is either they go elsewhere or we will shoot them with guns from the back

“I urge you the Yoruba elders, traditional rulers to lead us to secession war for the independent Oduduwa Republic. We should not be afraid… We will have more money because we have crude oil and sea (to sustain the economy of Oduduwa Republic). We will enjoy our new country most.

“If you support our secession plans, we will suffer for less than two weeks only and later enjoy the Eldorado. Why are you (politicians) selfish, asking us to campaign for you to become Nigerian President in 2023? Are you mad? Let your campaign be limited to your family members. If you campaign in the public, I will fight you.”

“Last October I gave an early warning to some of our elders and leaders before they were embarrassed and humiliated by protesters… That was just the beginning more will soon come

“I am calling on my followers to go and prepare charms for a decisive struggle/battle for the Oduduwa Republic. We must divide this country… We don’t want to stay (in Nigeria) again.

“Out traditional rulers are cowards and obeying orders from local councillors. Recently I learned that a Yoruba monarch threatened a female secessionist living in Germany not to come back to the country. I am now appealing to the lady to come and I will be glad to receive and defend her at the airport.

“Probably on that day, we may change the name of Murtala International Airport (Lagos) to Awolowo Airport. Some of our useless elders were behind the renaming of our Airport to Murtala Airport instead of naming it after themselves rather than Fulani name. The Yoruba elders behind the naming of the airport are insane and crazy mad people.

“The real war that will end everything will happen on the day I will receive the female secessionist at the airport. Let’s them dare me,” he concluded. (PRNigeria)

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7-year-old killed as bandits attack community hosting IDPs in Sokoto

Suspected bandits have attacked Gatawa town in Sabon Birni local government of Sokoto state, killing three persons, including a 7-year old internally dispaced person (IDP).

The town has been playing host to people displaced by bandits.

A resident of the community, Sanusi Gatawa, told Daily Trust that the attackers stormed the town around 10:30pm and operated till 12 midnight when soldiers from Sabon Birni arrived.

According to him, the bandits killed three persons, including his maternal uncle and a 7-year old IDP.

“The soldiers exchanged fire with them but we cannot say whether they (bandits) too have suffered casualties because they usually don’t leave their corpses,” he said.

Daily Trust had reported that Gatawa was hosting victims of bandits’ attacks from Makera, Dankura, Burkusuma, Kumaro, Garin Tunkiya, Zangon Malam and Asha Banza, among others.

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We’re fully prepared to receive 4 million COVID-19 vaccines- NHCDA, WHO

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said on Sunday in Abuja that the federal government is set to take delivery of its first arrival of COVID-19 vaccine.

 “Nigeria is scheduled to take delivery of 3.92 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, 2 March, 2021”. A statement jointly signed by NPHCDA, WHO and UNICEF on the arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria.

The delivery will mark the first arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in the country and make Nigeria the next West African country to benefit from the COVAX Facility after Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire.

“We are fully prepared to receive and deliver the vaccine to eligible Nigerians as we have commenced the training of health workers and ensured that cold chain facilities are ready at all levels.

“We have a robust cold chain system that can store all types of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the required temperature. We are therefore confident that we will have a very effective roll-out of the vaccine, starting with our critical healthcare workers, who are in the frontline in providing the care we all need”, Executive Director/ CEO, NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib said in the joint press statement.

The statement added that the arrival of the vaccine will enable the NPHCDA to commence the vaccination of Nigerians in priority groups, starting with the frontline healthcare workers.

The delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccine is part of an overall 16 million doses planned to be delivered to Nigeria in batches over the next months by the COVAX Facility, as part of an unprecedented global effort to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

The COVAX Facility is co-led by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), with UNICEF as a key implementing partner.

UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Peter Hawkins, said: “The COVAX Facility, has worked exceptionally hard to ensure that Nigeria gets the vaccine as soon as possible so it can start its vaccination programme to the largest population in Africa”.

On his part, WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter KazadiMulombo, said: “Vaccines are a critical tool in the battle against COVID-19. In the meantime, Nigerians must continue to take steps to contain the virus, as the vaccination programme will take at least a year before it is fully effective.”

“The arrival of this vaccine is the result of the commitment of the Federal Government of Nigeria, under the leadership of His Excellency, President MuhammaduBuhari, the support of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the guidance of the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. OsagieEhanire”, Shuaib, said.

The statement disclosed that the government plans to vaccinate at least 70% of eligible Nigerians aged 18 years and above in four phases within two years.

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