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#EndSARS: Youths council advises against threat to National security
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has advised protesting youth against targeting security formations, as such actions would be perceived as a threat to National Security.
Mr Solomon Adodo, President of NYCN, who gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, also advised Nigerians to guard against the protest being hijacked by unscrupulous elements.
NAN reports that the #ENDSARS protest started on Oct. 8 with protesters taking to the streets in different parts of the country, calling for a reform of the Police force and disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for alleged brutality on citizens.
Cue in Audio 1(President of NYCN, Adodo on National security)
“The National Youth Council of Nigeria wants to call on all the Nigerian youth that are still on the street, first and foremost, do not take your protests to security formations.
“Whether the Nigerian Police, Nigerian Army or any other security formations; if you do so, it will be taken as a threat to National Security and it will be dealt with as such.
“We also want to urge Nigerians youth: do not be misled into anything that will cause a cataclysm of crisis in the country such as some people who are still proposing a revolution now.
“And then to add a violent twist and an uprising, this is not what we need in Nigeria, so we advise the Nigerian youth, do not be misled under any guise,“ he said.
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Adodo urged the aggrieved youths to suspend their protest and give the government an opportunity to dialogue and come up with strategies for meeting their demands now that SARS has been disbanded.
He recommended that teams be set up to follow through with the implementation of the outcome of the dialogue, noting that it is a life-long reformation.
NAN reports that the demands by #EndSARS protesters include: immediate release of all protesters; justice for all deceased victims of police brutality and appropriate compensation for their families.
Others are: setting up an independent body to oversee the investigation and report of police misconduct (within ten days); psychological evaluation and retraining of all disbanded SARS officers before they can be redeployed.
Cue in Audio 2 (Adodo on youth suspending protest)
“Now that SARS has ended, we want to call on all the Nigerian youth to pull out from the streets, let us dialogue and strategize; let us draw up our demands and let us set up a team that will be following this thing through.
“It is going to be a lifelong thing, to ensure that if there is any form of oppression, because this is not just about SARS, we are talking about the entire Nigerian police force, other security agencies also brutalize citizens.
“So we call on the youths, let our protest not be hijacked by renegade elements or any individuals who want to cause chaos, who want to cause crisis for our country, it will profit no one.
“Let us now pull out of the street and let us redraw a strategic engagement where the right of the Nigerian youth will be defended perpetually,” he said. (NAN)
Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.
According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.
Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.
Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.
Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.
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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.
I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.
Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.
I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.
It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.
May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.
Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
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