Why Sowore Is A Person Of Interest To DSS - Presidency Speaks Up

The presidency has offered an explanation as to why Omoyele Sowore is a person interest to the DSS.

According to Punch Metro, the Presidency has said that detained activist, Omoyele Sowore, is a person of interest to a security organ like the Department of State Services, which does not need the permission of President Muhammadu Buhari to do its work whenever it needs to act.

It noted that Sowore’s antecedents and actions ordinarily make him a person of interest to the DSS.

It said so far the agency had acted within its constitutional powers and did not need to seek Buhari’s approval to act on security matters.

The Presidency was reacting to media reports on Friday’s re-arrest of the convener of the #RevolutionNow protests.
It noted that no government would fold its alms and allow a country to be destabilised under it.

The Presidency also said Sowore was no ‘ordinary citizen’ expressing his rights as perceived by the public but a former presidential candidate and convener of revolution protests against a democratic government.

“The DSS does not necessarily need the permission of the Presidency in all cases to carry out its essential responsibilities that are laid down in the Nigerian Constitution – which was the foundation for the restoration of democracy in our country in 1999.

“However, it should not surprise anyone who has followed his actions and words that Sowore is a person of interest to the DSS”, the Presidency said in a statement by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Garba Shehu, on Sunday.

PREGNANT WOMAN, TWO OTHERS DIE IN A MOTOR ACCIDENT.

A pregnant woman and two others died in a fatal car accident at Lamenco Area of Osogbo, the Osun state capital on Saturday December 7th.

A pregnant woman died Saturday evening as a result of an auto accident that occurred at Lamenco Area of Osogbo, the Osun state capital.

A truck popularly referred to tipper, with registration number FNN 364 XA, loaded with sand was heading towards stadium on the West bye pass before its break failed as it approached the sloppy Lamenco roundabout.

According to an eye witness, Mathew Alalade, the tipper crushed a commercial motorcyclists with the two passengers on the bike.

He said the two passengers, a male and female died on the spot while the motorcyclists was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Another source, Wale Okiki corroborated that the tipper lost it break while it was approaching the roundabout and was left with no choice that to use the median as a barrier but unfortunately the motorcyclists had gotten to the spot.

He added that apart from the motorcyclists and the passengers crushed by the tipper, it also smashed another Nissan Premere vehicle, with registration number EJG 581 AA, that was negotiating the bend.

Wale said, “The tipper lost it break and was struggling to stop the car but failed, he was attempting to climb the wall of the roundabout when he crushed the commercial motorcyclists with the two passengers on it.

The rider and a female passenger died on the spot while another male passenger was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The incident resulted into traffic until the Osun State Ambulance Service arrived the scene to evacuate the bodies and the survivor to the hospital”.

Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to the state Governor on Public Health, Pharmacist Siji Olamiju said the incident involved five persons, three on the motorcycle and two persons in the Nissan vehicle.

He said two persons, a young lady and motorcyclists died on the spot, while the other woman who was pregnant was rushed to the state hospital, where she was eventually died.

WOMAN TORTURES AND BURNS THE BODY OF A 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL CLAIMING SHE WAS A WITCH.

Neighbours, who know about her ordeal, were said to have informed the estate chairman and managed to capture a video clip of the injuries.

A 10-year-old girl resident in Sandfield Estate, Satellite Town, Lagos, has been rescued from her guardian identified simply as Mrs Anaeme, who tortured her for allegedly being a witch.

The woman had reportedly subjected the little girl, Chidera, to serial assaults with marks of violence visible all over her body.
It was gathered that the torture took the worst dimension recently when Anaeme reportedly used a hot object to inflict injuries on the girl’s back.

Neighbours, who know about her ordeal, were said to have informed the estate chairman and managed to capture a video clip of the injuries.

The case was consequently reported at the Agboju Police Station, leading to Anaeme’s arrest on Wednesday.

There are, however, concerns that the case could be brushed under the carpet as the suspect was released the following day on the grounds that she is nursing a year old child.

The estate Chairman, Donald Ejikeme, said he called the Divisional Police Officer of the station when she found that the woman had been released but he was told that she would be transferred to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja on Monday.

He said, “Some months ago, I was driving out of the estate in the morning when I saw the little girl, carrying a bucket around. I had to stop and collected the bucket from her. I asked her why she was carrying a bucket when other children were in school. She was mute.

 I took a second look at her and noticed that she was unkempt and there were bruises all over her body.

“I asked our security man to get her details. I didn’t see her again afterward until a neighbour came to report to me that the girl cries every night because her guardian usually locks her up in the toilet and torture her.

“I asked the neighbour to get video evidence so we can take it up. I then reported the case to the DPO on Wednesday. When I saw the woman walking around the estate on Thursday, I had to call the DPO and he promised that she would be taken to gender unit on Monday.”

Ejikeme said on the day Anaeme was arrested, the police found the girl in a church where the woman took her to for deliverance.

He added, “She said the girl possesses evil spirit. The pastor was arrested. He denied telling the woman that the girl is a witch. He was later released after some elders in the church

Cardi B Visits Orphanage Home In Nigeria

The talented and super attractive American rapper who is currently in Nigeria, visited an orphanage bearing many gifts with her entourage.

She posted via her instagram handle:
'Gotta thank the ladies and the gentlemen that nurtured these kids that need just a little bit of more love and protection and gear them up for a better place ,destiny and future.

People like YALL MATTER !'

WILD JUBILATION IN SAGAMU AS ANTHONY JOSHUA RECLAIMS IS TITLES.

Amidst the family members jubilation, Joshua’s fans rocked fireworks and blocked the Cinema Street in jubilation.
There was wild jubilation in Sagamu on Saturday night after Anthony Joshua regained the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles by defeating Andy Ruiz Jr.

After the fight, his relatives were seen exchanging pleasantries and hugging each other.
They were seen chanting victory songs and dancing.

Amidst the family members jubilation, Joshua’s fans rocked fireworks and blocked the Cinema Street in jubilation.
For almost 15 minutes, vehicles could hardly move.

Joshua’s uncle,  Mr Wale Joshua, commended the boxer for being humble in defeat.

“We are happy. We commend his gallantry. He made us proud and he stood by his words of wisdom. He has always told us not to be weighed down by defeat,” he added.
Also, Joshua’s uncle, Mr Ogunsanya Gbenga, said, “Our ancestors are behind him. Our forefathers are not dead.

They are strongly awake to see him come to limelight again.”
Head of Anthony Joshua Fans in Sagamu, identified as Mr Naira, added, “This is the most massive we have had. The crowd is huge. Over 5000 are here.

“He should learn from earlier defeat. He should never underrate anyone regardless of their size or height. We are expecting him here after the victory.”

OAU Lecturer Fohnd Dead In His Office

The lecturer was later confirmed dead after he was rushed to the university’s health centre.

Lifeless body of a lecturer, Dr Nicholas Igbokwe, was on Saturday morning found in his office at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

Until his death, Igbokwe was a lecturer in the Physical and Health Education Department of the university.
Although there is no official statement yet as to how the incident happened, a source in the department, said the late academic might have died on Friday without anyone knowing about it.

The source said, “His lifeless body was already cold when it was discovered around 12 midnight on Saturday.

“That suggests he died on Friday without anyone knowing about it. I passed by his office around 7.30pm on Friday and his car was not parked at the usual spot. So, no one knew he was around.

“Some members of staff later observed light was on in his office and entered there. He was already cold by then.”
The lecturer was confirmed dead at the university’s health centre.

The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olanrewaju, told Sunday PUNCH that the late Igbokwe would be missed for his contributions to the university.

He said, “I have not been fully briefed regarding the circumstances surrounding his death. From the information available to me, he was rushed to the OAU Health Centre, but he died before getting to the facility.”

Reinhardt Bonke Passed On

German Pentecostal Evangelist of Repute, Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79.
Reinhard Bonnke was known for his gospel missions that took him to the far reaches of Africa. He was acclaimed by many as a preacher and a healer.

He passed on peacefully on Saturday, December 7. Surrounded by his family.
His demise was announced on his facebook page.

“It is with sorrow that the Bonnke Family would like to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke. “He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 7, 2019.

“For the past 60 years he has preached the glorious Gospel of Jesus throughout the entire world. We want to thank you on behalf of him and our family, for your kind love and unwavering support, which enabled him to preach the matchless message of salvation to countless people,” part of the statement read.