Fayose WANTS ICC to probe killing of Shi’ites, wants Zakzaky released

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Amnesty International and other world bodies to investigate the murder of members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ite Muslim group in Zaria, Kaduna state and Kano State, as well as the alleged ongoing killings in Southern Kaduna.
The governor described the detention since last year December, of the leader of the Shi’ite sect, Ibrahim Zakzaky, and some of his members as inhuman, clear contravention of his fundamental human rights, and an affront on the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, saying, “all well-meaning Nigerians must prevail on the federal government to release Ibrahim Zakzaky without further delay.”
Reacting to the latest onslaught of the Shi’ite Muslims in Kano State, which reportedly led to the death of over 10 people, Governor Fayose, who spoke through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said; “murder of over 300 Nigerians, who are members of the IMN in one day and their burial in mass graves, as well as continuous murder of the Shi’ite sect should attract the attention of the ICC.”
The governor said he was worried that firearms, which should only be used as a last resort, are now being used to prevent Nigerians from expressing their religious faith, adding that, “Under international human rights law governing the use of firearms during policing operations, the intentional use of lethal force is only permitted when strictly unavoidable, to protect life.”
He described the detention of Ibrahim Zakzaky, since last year December as unjustifiable, saying, “In a month time, it will be exactly one year since Ibrahim Zakzaky was arrested and detained without trial. This is unacceptable in a democratic society where there should be strict adherence to the rule of law.”
Governor Fayose also express worries over the persistent killings in the Southern Kaduna where four communities were invaded and over 30 persons, including pregnant women and children killed this week alone. Regrettably, federal government has kept mute.”
“Democracy guarantees freedom of religion, movement, association, opinions and thoughts. It is however worrisome that inspite of these inalienable rights, members of the Shi’ite Muslim sect are still being persecuted and alienated.
“Therefore, the ICC, Amnesty International and other relevant international organisations must intervene in the killings of the Shi’ite Muslim group with the aim of bringing those found culpable to justice, thereby putting a permanent stop to the inhuman acts,” the governor said.

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WAR hover in Delta as Urhobo youths give Ijaw indigenes 14-day ultimatum to vacate Udu land

War is not far from Delta people as the Ighele-Urhobo (Youth Wing of Urhobo) Udu Local Government Chapter today gave all Ijaw indigenes resident in Udu land fourteen days to vacate their land including, Aladja community.
The ultimatum is based on the recent attacks by the Ogbe-Ijoh and Isaba communities where some persons were killed with others still being held hostage.
Chairman of Ighele-Urhobo in Udu, Comrade Sunday Subi handed down the ultimatum to the Ijaws on behalf of Urhobo youths at Aladja when the President General Of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU WorldWide stormed Aladja community for on-the-spot assessment of the troubled Aladja Community.
Comrade Subi reiterated that the brewing communal war between Aladja and Isaba /Ogbe-Ijoh communities concerns even Udu and the entire Urhobo nation.
He warned that within the fourteen-day ultimatum, the Ijaws should release all kidnapped Urhobo indigenes just as he called on Urhobo sons and daughters in Ijawland to return back home.
In his words, “Urhobo and Udu are ready to fight for Aladja. Pass this message to Aladja people. Okowa act now or Udu shall act. We give
all Ijaws within Udu land 14 days to leave our land. The youths will go round announcing that soon. Ijaws must release those kidnapped and Urhobos in Ijaw land should come back home.”
Comrade Subi stated that the call became necessary with the “unending killings and kidnappings of Urhobo people by the Ijaws.”

He noted that the Ijaws were planning to conquer Urhobo land especially Aladja community, stressing that, “The Urhobos will not tolerate that
anymore.”
Comrade Subi also called on the Delta State Governmor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa to call the Chairman of Delta State Water Ways Security, Mr, Boro Opudu to order accusing him of fueling the crisis in the area.
President General of Urhobo Progress Union,UPU WorldWide, Chief Joe Omene stated that the Urhobo nation was ready to stand for Aladja
community.
Chief Omene expressed sadness over the manner Urhobo politicians handle the case of Aladja community saying, “The Politicians in Urhobo land have not shown concern to Aladja plights. The Cause of Urhobo’s laziness is because politicians have abandoned their people. Up till today, no Urhobo politician has called me to ask about the case of Aladja. I am not happy with your attitude.”
Chief Omene called on Urhobo sons and daughters to come to the aid of Aladja community just as he assured that the UPU will explore all means at bringing peace to Aladja land.
Chief Omene also noted that the UPU will liase with the national body of the Ijaw people in ensuring that all Ijaws vacate Urhobo land peacefully.
Earlier in his remark on behalf of Aladja community, the Spokesperson of Aladja Elders Council, Snr. Apostle Jacob Kpeku accused the Ijaw people of allegedly hoisting their flags in Epame, Anyam and other hamlets of Aladja community.
The government need to act fast because this issue of kidnapping and killing between these communities is as old as the previous regime. Something urgent needs to be done.

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NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT WILL NOT DICTATE FOR US- SHI'ITES

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, has vowed that its member would not respect the laws of the Federal Government even if it means them paying the ultimate price.
A leader of the group, Sunusi Koki said this during the burial of some members of the movement killed in during a clash between the police.
Describing the deceased as martyrs, Koki, who conducted the funeral in Kano challenged other members to stand up for their rights.
Koki said, “Every living being will eventually pass away, but the important pride is, at what cause did you pass away.
“Those whom we have laid here have indeed succeeded. They are victorious because they followed the very footsteps of Imam Husain (AS) who was massacred alongside his followers, for not surrendering himself to the dictate, wish and whims of Yazid Bin Mu’awuya.
“As followers of Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, we shall never submit ourselves to the dictates of the Nigerian government even if our own lives will be taken away by the forces of its security agents.”

Following the recent clash, governor of Ekiti state has condemned the killing and he has even called on the ICC to probe the killing. http://jackmosesblog.blogspot.com.ng/2016/11/fayose-wants-icc-to-probe-killing-of.html

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SUPER EAGLES MOVE UP 10 SPOT IN NEW FIFA RANKINGS

Nigeria have climbed 10 places to 50th in the latest FIFA World Ranking, which will be officially published on November 24.
The Super Eagles have become a different force under new Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, with the former African champions unbeaten since he took over.
Just last weekend, they defeates Algeria 3-1 in a 2018 world cup qualifying match, which kept them top of Group B with six points and in pole position to clinch the sole ticket.
Senegal are now the highest-ranked African country, despite dropping to 33rd position. Ivory Coast and Tunisia are just behind in joint 34th, dropping three and climbing four respectively.
Nigeria are level with Burkina Faso in 50th, after shooting up 17 places following their 2-0 win over Cape Verde in a 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Egypt are also up 10, into 36th, but Ghana’s poor World Cup qualifying campaign is reflected in their fall of seven places to 52nd.
Argentina will remain top of the FIFA World Ranking, while the top five will be completed by Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Chile

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Mimiko PAYS science TEACHERS N25 as MONTHLY allowance –Union

The Organized Labour Unions and Pensioners, OLUP, in Ondo State has bemoaned the conditions of service of teachers in Ondo, disclosing that the state government only pays N25 as monthly allowance to science teachers in the government’s employ.

Speaking during an interactive section on Thursday with the governorship candidate of the APC in Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, the Chairman of OLUP in the state, Comrade Abiodun Falohun lamented that English teachers now teaches mathematics in Ondo schools owing to lack of man power.
Flanked by the OLUP secretary, Mrs Tayo Fayoju and some leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, he said, “Your Excellency sir (referring to Akeredolu), science teachers in Ondo State earn N25 monthly as allowance which is not so in other states. Even the 27.5% teacher’s salary scale (TSS) that teachers have been collecting before the current government came on board has been scrapped.
 ‘Today, many schools are facing acute shortage of teachers. Take for instance, A.U.D secondary school at Iju/Itaogbolu has just four teachers. Teachers are no longer allowed to get to grade level 17.
“Instead of permanent secretary, Mimiko appointed teachers as tutor generals, a position that is not known to law. No training, and salaries are not being paid as of when due. We are pleading with your Excellency to give us justice when you get there. Please be rest assured of our support come November 26th,” Falohun said.
Na wah oo!

source: Daily Times

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EKITI STATE GOVERNOR CELEBRATE 56TH BIRTHDAY ON THE STREETS

Governor Ayo Fayose celebrated his 56^th birthday in a unique style yesterday when he came out of the government house to celebrate his birthday with the ordinary people of Ekiti State

The governor said  "It is a show of love to my people, we can't sit in the government house and enjoy the comfort of the office without remembering them, I got a lot of gifts on my birthday, cakes, yam tubers, cows, rice and so on, how many can I eat? How many clothes can I wear at a time?

"It is just normal, just good for me to go back to the street and give it back to the people that put me in the government house, this is my style, this is me naturally, just that this time around it is more elaborate moving from one junction to the other to ensure about 500 persons per junction get something small on my birthday."  More photos below:

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