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Obasanjo Defends Igbos, Says All Major Ethnic Groups Attempted Secession
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has argued that it is unfair to single out Igbos for their past attempt to secede, claiming that all of Nigeria’s major ethnic groups have, at one time, sought to break away from the country.
Obasanjo made these remarks while addressing a delegation of the League of Northern Democrats, led by ex-Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, at his library in Abeokuta on October 22.
Reflecting on the nation’s history, Obasanjo noted that the North had once strongly considered secession through the “Araba” movement.
He expressed frustration at the belief that an Igbo cannot become Nigeria’s president due to the Biafran secession attempt, calling such views “nonsense” and urging Nigerians to unite for the nation’s progress.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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