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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

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Electoral College: The people who ultimately pick the US president

BBC Reprint By Sam CabralBBC News, Washington US election 2020 The US presidential election was five weeks ago, but the votes that officially anoint the next president are just about to be cast. When Americans go to the polls in presidential elections, they are not directly voting for president. They are actually voting for a […]

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DC calls for relief support as rains displace people in Mangochi

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DC calls for relief support as rains displace people in Mangochi

Mangochi district commissioner (DC) Dr. Raphael Piringu has appealed for more humanitarian support for hundreds of households whose houses and property have been damaged by stormy rains in the district. The DC made the appeal on Saturday following an assessment report on a recent disaster in Traditional Authority (TA) Namavi where 183 households were affected […]

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Umodzi Park joins clean up initiative: Staff in ‘Kantoletole’, plant trees

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Umodzi Park joins clean up initiative: Staff in ‘Kantoletole’, plant trees

Barely few weeks after President Lazarus Chakwera launched national clean-up day, Umodzi Park members of staff on Saturday, 12 December, 2020 participated in various clean up exercises within their premises and other surrounding areas. The activity was aimed at curbing littering as well as promoting hygiene and safe environment at Umodzi Park and surrounding areas […]

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The attack on the Northern Command through the eyes of Major Amsalu Demeke

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The attack on the Northern Command through the eyes of Major Amsalu Demeke

BY ADDISALEM MULAT

It is to be recalled that the TPLF junta has gruesomely attacked the Ethiopian National Defense Forces base situated in the Tigray state. Regrettably, the sudden attack which was carried out by the junta ended up claiming the lives of quite a lot of soldiers.

Many of them closed their eyes never to open them again. On this account, Ethiopians residing all over the world have been expressing their disappointment strongly time and again.

The aforesaid statement was made by Major Amsalu Demeke, one of the survivors from the attack carried out by the TPLF Junta
members two weeks ago.

As the Major was not in the position to enter into an agreement with them, he managed to pass through many twists and turns. He did not anticipate he would stumble across such a heartbreaking scenario from his colleagues.

For refusing requests for standing by the side of the TPLF junta, the Major was able to pass through many highs and lows. Whatever came to pass, he was not interested to give the cold shoulder for his motherland-the only thing that he possesses on the planet earth.

While on the subject, Major Amsalu is one of the members of the 4th mechanized brigade. As learned from the interview he gave to the Ethiopian National Defense Forces media, as some of the mercenaries in the Ethiopian

National Defense forces’ in the brigade have had a hidden relationship with the TPLF junta officials they almost kept the military equipment except for guarding arms in the storehouse.

According to Major Amsalu, afterward, the murderous force made sure that everything fell under their control; they embarked on opening fire on the Ethiopian National Defense Forces. As everything was strange to him, he could not believe what he was seeing. He did not imagine this kind of evil-acts would take place in all his born days.

“When we headed straight to the army surplus store, we came across something that we did not anticipate. We encountered unanticipated things. The thing is, the junta’s force jumpstarted opening fire on the Ethiopian National Defense Forces and claiming the lives of several people at the stroke of a pen,” he continued.

Almost immediately, the TPLF Military junta snatched military equipment and slaughtered quite a lot of soldiers. They as well started taking off the soldiers’ military uniforms and hijacking them almost immediately. In due course, the TPLF junta force provided us with an option: “Without hesitation, stand by the side of us. If you fail to do, you will be killed at the drop of a hat.”

To the surprise of everyone, they have lived with us for more than twenty years. Though we showered the brute killers to pull themselves out of their evil acts, they kept on turning a blind eye. As they found that the fourth mechanized brigade remained stubborn, the situation kept on moving into uncharted waters. As time went by, all their efforts went for nothing as swiftly as possible.

Be that as it may, sometime in the past, the former officials of the camp were constantly paying a visit to the Ethiopian National Defense Forces and giving training for the mercenaries. By sending civilians, they sometimes made an effort to humiliate the army and sow division amid them.

The desired goal of sending them was to make the Ethiopian National Defense Forces lose patient and take measures against them. In doing so, they would like to make the general public stand against the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.

The Ethiopian Herald November 22/2020

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NASFAT Sets Up Relief Fund For #EndSARS Victims

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Monday, October 26, 2020

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NASFAT Sets Up Relief Fund For #EndSARS Victims

BY DUSTAN AGHEDO, Lagos

Following the recent spate of violence and tragic events across the country in the past few days, Islamic society, the Nasrul-lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has set up relief funds for victims of #EndSARS, urging Nigerians to embrace justice, peace and dialogue for a prosperous and inclusive Nigeria.

The society condemned all the acts of violence, arson and banditry by hoodlums as it expressed shock at the reported use of gunshots to disperse peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate and the wanton loss of lives and livelihood from incidents of arson, riots and looting by hoodlums in several states.

The President of NASFAT, Mr. Niyi Yusuf called on security agencies to always exercise restraint as they restore law and order across the country while appealing to all protesters and demonstrators to call off all related street protests and embrace the opportunity for dialogue and peace.

Yusuf in a signed statement by the publicity secretary, NASFAT, AbdulAkeem Yusuf commended the governors for their speedy inauguration of judicial panel of inquiry into alleged cases of police brutality at the state level, as it welcomes immediate resolution of the crisis and justice to all affected persons from the mayhem in line with the laws and constitution of Nigeria, while also lauding youths who have conducted themselves peacefully.

He explained that for NASFAT affected members, a N10m victims restitution relief fund has been established to provide succour to those injured and whose businesses and properties may have been vandalized.

The society expressed condolences to families of victims and policemen who lost their lives in different cities in Nigeria, commiserating with those who lost valuables as well.

He urged the government to accelerate genuine dialogue and consultation with civil society organisations, religious leaders, community elders and youth associations towards implementing the announced police reforms, reforming of other institutions, job creation, poverty reduction, promotion of good governance and collaboration for a more just, united, peaceful, prosperous and inclusive Nigeria.

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#EndSARS Protest: Police Arrests 21 Suspected IPOB Members in Rivers

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#EndSARS Protest: Police Arrests 21 Suspected IPOB Members in Rivers

By Anayo Onukwugha, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested 21 suspected members of the disbanded Indigenous People of Biafra in connection with the violence that greeted the #EndSARS protests in parts of the state.

Parading the suspects before newsmen at Police headquarters in Port Harcourt yesterday, the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Mukan, said the suspected IPOB members had attacked three police stations in Oyigbo local government area, and vandalized several vehicles belonging to the police

Mukan, who said the suspects who are currently undergoing investigations had also killed three policemen in course of their attacks, however assured of the resolve of the police to secure lives and properties of residents of the state.

The Police Chief said: “Recall that on the 21/10/2020 at about 2130hrs hoodlums suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the guise of #ENDSARS PROTESTS, invaded Oyigbo local government area where they launched senseless and mindless attacks on the Area Command, Oyigbo and Afam Police Stations and burnt down the three Stations.

“They also went to the adjoining Eberi-Omuma LGA where they attacked the Umuebulu Police Station. In all the attacks, several vehicles were burnt and three Policemen were hacked to death and burnt to ashes.

“In another attack at the Mile one Police Station the same day, the rampaging IPOB Members still acting under the guise of #ENDSARS PROTESTS made frantic attempts at burning the Station but were however repelled by the superior fire power of the Police where four of them were fatally wounded and 8 of them arrested immediately.

“In the course of investigation, on Saturday 24/10/2020, I led Commanders of the Sister Security Agencies to the scenes where we had an on-the spot assessment of the damage done to lives and property.

“Consequently, deployments were made to forestall further breakdown of Law and order. And as we speak there is relative peace in the Oyigbo local government area, as we will continue to closely monitor the area amidst the Curfew imposed by the state government.”

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Donors say demand for data growing

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Donors say demand for data growing

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said the growing demand for official statistics continues to surpass the pace at which data is produced across all sectors. UNFPA Country Representative to Malawi, Young Hong said this on Friday during official launch of 2018 Population and Housing Census 14 Thematic Reports at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) […]

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State House blocks MBC reporters at Sanjika: Hope Chisanu removed as Controller of VIP

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State House blocks MBC reporters at Sanjika: Hope Chisanu removed as Controller…

State House on Saturday blocked two Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) reporters, George Mkandawire and Alepher Mushani from covering President Lazarus Chakwera’s engagement with the private sector at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre. Mkandawire and Mushani, stationed at Television Centre and Radio, respectively, were part of the MBC crew [comprising technicians, cameramen and engineers] that was assigned […]

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I Am Not Under Any Pressure, Ize-Iyamu Declares

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I Am Not Under Any Pressure, Ize-Iyamu Declares

By: Patrick Ochoga, Benin City Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recently conducted governorship election in Edo State, has debunked claims that he is under pressure from party leaders to accept defeat. He stated this while reacting to a report in the newspapers, urging the various media agencies to […]

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Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee Worth Celebrating, Inspite Of Challenges – FG

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Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee Worth Celebrating, Inspite Of Challenges – FG

The Federal Government says Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee is worth celebrating in spite of myriad of socio-economic challenges facing the nation. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this on Thursday in Abuja, at a media briefing to announce the activities lined up for the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

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