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Elder statesman urges Nigerians to participate vigorously in CVR
Elder statesman urges Nigerians to participate vigorously in CVR
An elder statesman and business tycoon, Chief Ndubuisi Ebiliekwe, on Sunday implored Nigerians to participate vigorously in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) “in the spirit of democracy“.
The business tycoon, popularly known as Ebilikoko, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu after President Muhammadu Buhari in his nationwide Democracy Day broadcast reassured Nigerians of fair and credible general elections in 2023.
Ebiliekwe spoke on the sideline of some Nigerians complaining of bad governance and the need to ensure that only people-oriented leaders were elected in the 2023.
The elder statesman noted that taking part in the CVR process and obtaining the Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) remained the first step in the right direction for the majority of Nigerians to elect truthful and god-fearing leaders.
According to him, with the recent political developments and the obvious ambitious scheme of some politicians to take power at all cost, no Nigeria should sit on the fence any more.
“Nigeria belongs to Nigerians and not ‘at all cost politicians’.
“We must resist them by ensuring that we stop complaining and do the voting in our overwhelming numbers in order to root out those that think the country is for sale.
“Every Nigerian who is 18 years and above should obtain his voters card. Let us not marginalise ourselves by not deeply getting involved in the ongoing national politics as the first step is getting a voter’s card.
“I appeal to social, religious and community leaders to come out from their comfort zones and go to their respective families, communities, electoral wards and states to enlighten and mobilise residents to vote.
“They should target youths and those that never voted before to obtain their voters’ cards and make the needed change for the greater good of the next generation and young ones,” Ebiliekwe said.
He lauded Buhari for assenting to the amended Electoral Bill and ensuring that the electoral process remained manipulation-free.
He said that the Democracy Day broadcast was reassuring and an impetus for Nigerians to participate in democratic rule and have firm confidence in the electoral system.
“I call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure extension of the ongoing CVR registration date in the overall interest of the country.
“The commission should ensure that the electoral timetable is followed logically and all political gladiators have equal playing field,” he added.
Elder statesman urges Nigerians to participate vigorously in CVR
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
At least seven persons were killed and three others abducted when armed bandits attacked Kyara village, a remote border community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, in the early hours of Thursday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 4:00 a.m. in the village, which lies close to the Niger Republic border and has no mobile phone network coverage.
The bandits, who were said to be in large numbers and armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.
During the attack, seven persons were shot dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries. Three villagers were also kidnapped, and an unspecified number of domestic animals were rustled.
Joint security forces were immediately deployed to the area after the incident was reported. On arrival, they evacuated the corpses and the injured victims to a hospital for autopsy and medical treatment.
Troops have since launched a manhunt for the attackers with a view to rescuing the abducted victims, recovering the rustled livestock and arresting those responsible.
Confidence-building patrols are currently ongoing in and around Kyara village to reassure residents and prevent further attacks.
Bandits kill seven, abduct three in Sabon Birni border attack in Sokoto
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Five persons have been seriously injured following a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima Road in Bukkuyum Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Thursday when a motorcycle conveying five passengers ran into an explosive device believed to have been planted by armed bandits targeting security patrols in the area.
The device detonated on contact, causing a loud explosion that severely damaged the motorcycle and left all five occupants with serious injuries.
Following the incident, security operatives immediately closed the road to traffic and advised residents to stay away from the area pending a thorough safety assessment.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital, Gummi, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
Movement along the Takalafiya–Gadar Zaima axis remains restricted as security agencies continue to monitor the situation and clear the area of any further threats.
Five injured in suspected IED blast on Bukuyum road in Zamfara
Three killed in fatal road accident at gaggaba village in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons were killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident at Gaggaba Village, Fune Local Government Area of Borno State, early Wednesday morning.
Sources said the accident occurred around 1:20 a.m. when a Daf trailer with registration number DAL 964 YY, driven by Mal. Abubakar, 35, of Maiduguri, traveling from Lagos to Maiduguri, was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Canter truck, registration XA 437 NNR, driven by Salisu Ibrahim of Dirra Village, Fune LGA.
The Canter reportedly veered at full speed from its lane and rammed into the Daf trailer, causing the trailer driver and two passengers to fall unconscious. They were immediately rushed to General Hospital Damagum, where the driver and two passengers were pronounced dead by medical personnel.
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