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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has commiserated with Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, over the demise of his son, Ifeanyi.

Naija News had reported earlier that the singer’s son with Chioma Rowland, Ifeanyi drowned in a pool on Monday and eventually died. The disturbing event reportedly happened when the parents were away from home for an event.

Joining a host of others in sympathizing with the bereaved parents, Atiku, via his Twitter page, wrote: “My thoughts and prayers are with Davido and Chioma and the Adeleke family at this time. I pray for God to strengthen and comfort them.”

In another Twitter post, former presidential aspirant and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, sent his condolences to Chioma and Davido over the devastating news of their child’s death.

Adamu tweeted: “My condolences to Davido and Chioma on the loss of this adorable, innocent son, Ifeanyi. It is, indeed, a very painful moment for the couple.”

Also, the Special Assistant on Digital Communications to President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, took advantage of the microblogging platform to sympathize with the singer’s family.

Ahmed Tweeted: “My thoughts and prayers are with Davido, who has lost a son, Ifeanyi. No parent should experience losing a child in such an unfortunate incident. May God comfort him and Chioma, the mother of the child.”

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A self-acclaimed university lecturer identified as Ahmadu Shehu has sued several Federal Government agencies and some media houses in the country over the attribution of banditry-related crime to Fulani.

According to him, he wants a Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain the said media houses in the country and federal government agencies from further attributing banditry-related crime to Fulani.

In the fundamental rights enforcement suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1729/2022, Shehu is claiming among others, that the persistent attribution of acts of banditry and related crimes to Fulani herdsmen was discriminatory.

Naija News reports that the  suit named eight media houses ( Channels Television, Africa Independent Television (AIT), The Guardian newspapers, The people’s Gazette, Vintage Press Ltd, Thisday Newspapers Ltd, African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc and TVC Communications Ltd.) and three federal government agencies, (Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF)., National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) as respondents.

Shehu, who further claimed as contained in a supporting court document, said that oftentimes government officials have been found making antagonistic statements against the Fulani people.

The acclaimed Fulani lecturer advanced that “All over the country, there are millions of Fulani people who are engaged in legitimate activities either in the Civil Service at the federal, state or local levels, some who are engaged in businesses, living in peace and contributing productively and positively to the well-being of society.

“Many negative, discriminatory and demeaning statements have denied the applicant (Shehu) the requisite recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing of his human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural or any other field of public life.

“The branding of Fulani people as ‘Fulani Herdsmen’ or ‘Fulani Bandits’ is indicative of domination of other Nigerian tribes over the Fulani people.

“The Fulani people have a history of peaceful coexistence with other ethnic groups in Nigeria over a period spanning more than 100 years.

“The attribution of violent, gruesome banditry and terrorist attacks by unscrupulous elements to the ethnic identity of the Fulanis have negatively impacted the perception of a reasonable Nigerian of other ethnicities about a person of Fulani origin so that they perceive a common Fulani person as a symbol of violence, gruesome murder, banditry, and terrorism.

“The attribution of violent, gruesome banditry and terrorist attacks by unscrupulous elements to the ethnic identity by the 4th – 12th respondents have denied the unquantifiable amount of persons of Fulani origin, including the applicant, the requisite recognition, enjoyment and/or exercise, on an equal footing of their human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural or any other field of public life.

“The attribution of violent, gruesome banditry and terrorist attacks by unscrupulous elements to the ethnic identity by the 4th – 12th respondents have denied the applicant a lot of business and political opportunities due to the fact that people are hesitant to deal with him because of the negative reporting of the 4th – 12th respondents.

“The description of perpetrators of banditry and terrorist attacks in various parts of Nigeria as ‘Fulani Herdsmen’ or ‘Fulani Bandits’ have infringed on the applicant and Fulanis’ right to protection from unlawful attacks on his honour and reputation,” Shehu submitted.

Naija News also gathered that he mentioned the following as some of the reliefs he sought: “A declaration that the unsubstantiated ascription of bandits and/various parts of Nigeria to people of Fulani extraction and the description of perpetrators of such attacks as “Fulani Herdsmen” and/or “Fulani Bandits” by the 4th – 12th defendants are inordinate, unconscionable, discriminatory and a violation of their right to enjoy all the civil rights recognized and guaranteed by Article 2 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights; Article 1 of the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination; and Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

“A declaration that the constant albeit unsubstantiated attribution of bandits’ and/or terrorists’ attacks in various parts of Nigeria to people of Fulani extraction, and the description of perpetrators of such attacks as “Fulani Herdsmen” and/or “Fulani Bandits” by the 4th – 12th defendants are a violation of their right to mutual tolerance and respect by his fellow beings without discrimination as enshrined in Article 28 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights.

“An order of Perpetual injunction restraining the 4th – 12th defendants, their privies, agents, successors, howsoever described from further attributing any bandits/terrorists’ attack, past or future to the people of Fulani ethnicity.

“An order of this honourable court directing the 4th – 12th respondents to pay the sum of N100,000,00.00 as a compensation/exemplary damages in consonance with Section 46 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Article 8 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, against the respondents severally and or jointly for violation of the applicant’s fundamental human rights,” the court document stated.

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There was tension on Tuesday morning in Adeola Odeku street near Polaris Bank Hqtrs after an explosion reportedly rocked a building in the area.

Information about the incident is still sketchy as of the time of reporting. Naija News learnt individuals and some private company firefighters were making efforts to put off the raging fire caused by the unknown explosive.

Some residents who took to social media, Twitter precisely to report the incident have berated the Lagos State Fire Service for failing to show up at the scene forty minutes after the fire started.

Naija News understands that the raging fire has damaged cars and structures around the area. However, no casualty has been confirmed yet.

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Further reports claimed that no fewer than six people died in the incident.

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TakeOff of the Migos rap group has reportedly been shot dead in a shooting incident in Houston, Texas, United States.

Naija News reports that Quavo, also a member of Migos and Cardi B’s baby daddy, was also shot.

More details to come…

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The Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed sadness over the death of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi.

Kalu in his reaction to the death of Ifeanyi disclosed that he has announced the cancellation of his official engagements for Tuesday.

Naija News had earlier reported that Ifeanyi drowned on Monday while Davido and his fiance, Chioma Rowland, were away from their residence located at Banana Island, Lagos.

The development has stirred reactions across all boards as Nigerians and celebrities beyond the walls of this country express their sadness.

Ifeanyi’s death is coming at the time Davido and his fiancee are planning to tie the knot in 2023.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State police command has picked up all the domestic staff who were in the house during the incident for investigation.

Kalu while reacting to the incident on his Facebook page said he is deeply saddened and prayed that God will accept prayers on Ifeanyi’s behalf.

He wrote, “Dear David/Chioma, I am sober, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your son, Ifeanyi. I have cancelled my official engagements today to mourn him quietly.

“Ifeanyi will be missed by everyone. May the Creator accept our prayers on his behalf.”

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The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie has sent a condolence message to Davido and Chioma over the loss of their son, Ifeanyi Adeleke.

Onochie in a statement on Tuesday morning, described the incident as the most painful experience of life and prayed to God to comfort the parents and the family members.

Taking to her Twitter account, she noted that it’s a development she can’t claim to understand at all.

The emotional message is part of the condolences that have been trooping in for the celebrities over the death of their son who reportedly drowned on Monday in the swimming pool at their Banana Island residence in Lagos.

She wrote: “Dear @davido and Chioma, Losing a child is the most painful experience in life. Only God can beam his comforting light at the pains you & your families are enduring at this difficult time.

“I can’t say I understand it all. But my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.”

It is understood that both Davido and Chioma were not in the house when the sad incident occurred. They are also yet to issue an official statement on the matter.

Police Begin Investigation

The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed the next step of action after the passing of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi Adeleke.

The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who was quoted to have confirmed the death of Ifeanyi, said that all members of the singer’s domestic staff are currently in police custody.

The Lagos PPRO said a preliminary investigation is currently ongoing to unravel what led to the boy’s death.

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The Presidency has again reassured Nigerians to go about their lawful businesses as the country is safe and secure.

Naija News reports that the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, gave the reassurance in an interview with The Punch on Monday.

Shehu said the security situation in Nigeria does not warrant travel advisories and terror warnings from the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), and other foreign countries.

The presidential spokesman said Buhari’s assurance to Nigerians remained firm and would continue to ensure that the country is safe for all.

He stated, “We had a security council meeting today. The NIA and CDS Lucky Irabor addressed the media after the security meeting. Most importantly, the President has addressed the issue and assured Nigerians already.”

This comes hours after the National Security Adviser, Maj Gen Babagana Monguno (retd.) said Nigerians are not in danger and there was no imminent attack on Abuja.

Monguno said this on Monday after the emergency meeting of the National Security Council summoned by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The NSA said any exaggerated sense of insecurity, any hype about the disintegration of our security forces, and intelligence agencies is unfounded.

He, therefore, advised Nigerians to go about their lives, adding that the security agencies are putting measures in place to forestall any attack.

He stated, “We just concluded a sitting, an emergency meeting of the National Security Council, which was held at the behest of Mr President. We have just concluded the meeting and the meeting basically, was to discuss recent happenings within the FCT and certain declarations and alerts coming from various quarters, insinuating growing insecurity and threat to security within the FCT and environments.

“In rounding off, I will like to first and foremost, assure all the citizens of this country that any exaggerated sense of insecurity, any hype about the disintegration of our security forces, and intelligence agencies, is unfounded. I want to assure Nigerians that so far, the situation has been under control, and the intelligence and security agencies have made a lot of arrests. They are evaluating and exploiting all the materials in their possession.’’

Speaking further, Monguno said, “We are not in the habit of disclosing whatever has been done but the most important thing is that from the time this story started emerging until now, about a week to 10 days, you can see that so far the situation has been brought under control.

“The issue of Nigerians being made to panic is unnecessary. The situation in various areas of the Federal Capital Territory, the situation has been brought under control and we’re trying as much as possible to work with our neighbours and within the domestic situation, to work with our foreign partners responsibly, without giving the impression that Nigeria is skating on thin ice and we are about to implode; that I will want to dispel any illusion about any heightened sense of insecurity.

‘’It is false, it is irresponsible for anybody to give that signal. We are working with our foreign partners in a responsible way and Nigerians should go about their normal daily undertakings without being put in a situation of fear.”

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The Edo Sate Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Okojie Newton, has been sacked by Governor Godwin Obaseki.

Naija News reports that the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, made this known in a statement on Monday in Benin City, the state capital.

The statement said Newton was sacked for underperformance, stating that the Obaseki government has not been able to make the envisaged progress in road infrastructure particularly in the last 12months.

It said the governor thanked Newton for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours.

The statement added that the Permanent Secretary in the ministry,  Osikhena Ojior, would take charge until a new commissioner is appointed

The statement read: “The governor thanked the commissioner for his service to the state and wished him well in his future endeavours.

“It is unfortunate that we have not been able to make the envisaged progress in our road infrastructure particularly in the last 12months.

“Sadly, the commissioner, as much as he had tried, had not been able to make significant progress for the state government to achieve its goal.

“He said the Permanent Secretary in the ministry,  Osikhena Ojior, would take charge until a new commissioner is appointed.”

Naija News reports that the ministry was created by the Obaseki administration after his re-election for a second term as governor.

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The Chief Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, has denied claim that the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, was planning to sabotage the Yoruba Nation self-determination struggle movement.

Keyamo was reacting to an allegation made by the leader of Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye, that Tinubu was using some members of the movement to destroy the struggle for Yoruba Nation because of his presidential ambition.

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment also refuted Akintoye’s accusation that Tinubu is seeking to destroy the Yoruba self-determination struggle by using some members of the movement.

Keyamo stated that he doesn’t know if the former Governor of Lagos State would be attending the World Congress of Ilana Omo Oodua scheduled to hold today in Ibadan.

The minister warned the professor to stop acting as the mouthpiece of the Yoruba race, saying nobody made the spokesperson for the people of the South West.

He said, “The itinerary of Asiwaju that I have for tomorrow is the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. I cannot confirm if he is attending the World Congress of Ilana Omo Oodua today at Ibadan.

 “Are the Yoruba a group of people who arrogate to themselves the leadership status? When did the Yoruba gather to elect some of these characters?

“I speak authoritatively because I am also Yoruba and I have a right to be Afenifere with any Yoruba group. That is because my mother is a full-blooded Yoruba woman, a princess of the throne in Ilaro. I am an Egbado man myself. My first cousin is the Olu of Ilaro. I can confidently claim to be part of Afenifere.

“All I am trying to tell you is that the Yoruba have not appointed any of such characters to speak on behalf of the Yoruba race.”

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