Long Thread @12pm 10-8 Part 1

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Ukrainian President Vladimir Zalinski has continued to make phone calls with
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world leaders since President Donald Trump of the United States. US announced that President Vladimir Putin of Russia
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will meet with him next week, Friday, in the US state of Alaska and stated while
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answering questions from the White House reporters that there will be some swapping of territories to the
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betterment of both Ukraine and Russia, specifically saying, "We will get some back and we will get some switched.
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There will be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both. A statement that immediately and apparently drew the attention of the
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Ukrainian president, Vadimir Zalinski, who have issued series of video and written press releases since President
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Donald Trump made the announcement, insisting that Ukraine will not seed any of its territory to Russia for the
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purpose of peace or to end the war, emphasizing that it was because President Putin occupied part of Ukraine
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territory in the past and assembled its troops Ukrainian borders without preventive punishment.
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made him to start full-scale war with Ukraine since 2022, adding that the path
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to peace for Ukraine must be determined together with Ukraine. This is fundamental. It is important that joint
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approaches and a shared vision work toward genuine peace, a consolidated position, ceasefire, end of occupation,
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end of war. According to Trump, the highly anticipated meeting between myself as President of the United States
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of America and President Vladimir Putin of Russia will take place next Friday,
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August 15th, 2025 in the great state of Alaska. Further details to follow. Thank
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you for your attention to this matter. Zilinski in a series of press releases on Saturday said, "I have not heard any
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partners express doubts about America's ability to ensure that the war ends. The
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president of the United States has the levers and the determination. Ukraine has supported all of President
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Trump's proposals starting back in February. Ceasefire. All formats have
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been supported. What is needed now is not a pause in the killings, but a real
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lasting peace. Not a ceasefire sometime in the future, in months, but
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immediately. President Trump told me so, and I fully support it. There must be a
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just end to the war, and it is Russia that must end the war it started. Ukraine and all partners share the same
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understanding of the need for a ceasefire, for an end to the killings. There is only one actor opposing this,
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Putin. His only card is the ability to kill and he is trying to sell the sessation of killings at the highest
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possible price. It is important that this does not mislead anyone. Results
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are needed at the leader level. Dignified results, results that will save lives, that the world will value
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and for which it will be grateful to the leader who delivers them. Everyone clearly sees Putin's tactics. He fears
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sanctions and is doing everything to bail on them. He wants to exchange a pause in the war, in the killings, for
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the legalization of the occupation of our land. He wants to get territorial spoils for the second time. Putin was
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allowed to take Crimea and this led to the occupation in Donesk and Luhansk regions. He received no preventive
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punishment when he amassed a contingent on our borders. This led to the full-scale war and the occupation of
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even more parts of Ukraine. Now Putin wants to be forgiven for seizing the south of our Kursen region, Zaporisia,
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the entire territory of Luhansk and Donesk regions and Crimea. We will not
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allow this second attempt to partition Ukraine. Knowing Russia, where there is a second, there will be a third. That is
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why we stand firm on clear Ukrainian positions. We must end the war with a
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dignified peace based on a clear and reliable security architecture. Our
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partners are ready to help us with this. We have just had a report from our team in the UK from Andre Yermik. There were
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talks among the security representatives of the US and Europe, Ukraine, the US
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Vice President Vance, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Poland. The
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meeting was constructive. The path to peace for Ukraine must be determined together with Ukraine. This is
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fundamental. It is important that joint approaches and a shared vision work toward genuine peace. A consolidated
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position, ceasefire, end of occupation, end of war. Ukraine is ready for real
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decisions that can bring peace. Any decisions that are against us, any decisions that are without Ukraine are
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at the same time decisions against peace. They will not achieve anything. These are still born decisions. They are
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unworkable decisions and we all need real and genuine peace. Peace that
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people will respect. President Trump announced preparations for his meeting with Putin in Alaska, very far away from
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this war which is raging on our land against our people and which anyway can't be ended without us, without
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Ukraine. Putin did not believe in our people and therefore made the hopeless decision to try to take Ukraine. This
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was his main mistake, not taking Ukrainians into account. I believe in our people. Ukrainians are strong.
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Ukrainians defend what's theirs. Many in the world have sided with Ukraine during the war. Even those who are with Russia
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know that Russia is doing evil. Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has perpetrated. The Ukrainian
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people deserve peace, but all partners must understand what a dignified peace is. This war must be brought to an end
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and Russia must end it. Russia started it and is dragging it out, ignoring all
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deadlines and that is the problem, not something else. The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question already
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is in the constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this and no one
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will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier. We are
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ready to work together with President Trump. Together with all our partners for real and most importantly lasting
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peace. A peace that will not collapse because of Moscow's desires. I thank all
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our people for being together. Ukraine is I thank all our soldiers for preserving our independence. Stand firm.
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This is our land. We are Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine. There is already a lot of
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support and it comes in the new circumstances with a deadline now set for Russia to cease fire. So far we see
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that the Russians are ignoring it at least for now. Today has once again brought killings and Russian shelling.
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Over a 100 strike drones were launched overnight against Ukraine, followed during the day by air bomb strikes,
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intense assaults on the front line, and yet more air raid alerts in our cities and communities. No orders to stop have
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been given to the Russian army. We are speaking with our partners to ensure real steps are taken. We are in constant
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communication with the American side and our partners for their part are also
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engaging with the United States. All are united in the understanding that there is a chance to achieve at least a
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ceasefire and that everything depends on the right pressure on Russia. I had a good conversation with President of
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Finland, Alexander Stub. We are coordinating positions for the most productive joint work with America. It
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is important that America has the determination and the ability to end the war, and we welcome President Trump's
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desire to stop the killings. To respond to Russia's intention to prolong the war and seize territorial spoils, we must
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act wisely and in coordination. Thank you for your support. Alexander,
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Ukraine, and Finland have the longest borders with Russia in Europe, and our people know very well what threats this
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brings. We agreed to continue working together for our common security. I
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spoke with UK Prime Minister Karma. I am grateful for the support. We share the
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same view on the need for a truly lasting peace for Ukraine and on the danger of Russia's plan to reduce
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everything to discussing the impossible. Clear steps are needed as well as maximum coordination between us and our
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partners. We value the determination of the United Kingdom, the United States,
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and all our partners to end the war. We are actively working for constructive diplomacy and to ensure that the
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decisions can work. We agreed on further contacts. I spoke with Prime Minister of
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Spain, Pedro Sanchez. I am grateful for Spain's support for Ukraine and our
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people. are informed about the diplomatic situation and our contacts with partners and shared our vision of
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what the next steps should be. The main thing now is to ensure that Russia does not once again impose its unrealistic
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conditions on anyone. It is important that Pedro and I share the same view.
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Europe's voice must be taken into account. We are coordinating our common European position. We are ready to move
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as quickly and constructively as possible toward a just peace. We also discussed Ukraine's path toward European
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integration. Ukraine has fulfilled all its obligations and is fully ready to open the first negotiating cluster. We
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discussed possible options and will look for solutions. We agreed to stay in touch. Thank you. I spoke with President
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of France Emanuel Macron. I am grateful for the support. We exchanged views on
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the diplomatic situation. Ukraine, France, and all our partners are ready
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to work as productively as possible for the sake of real peace. It is truly important that the Russians do not
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succeed in deceiving anyone again. We all need a genuine end to the war and
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reliable security foundations for Ukraine and other European nations. I
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spoke with the prime minister of Denmark, Meta Frederickson. I am grateful for the support. We discussed
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the diplomatic situation and communication with partners both ours and metas. These days diplomatic
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activity is extremely high. However, we see no changes in Russia's position. The
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Russians still refuse to stop the killings, still invest in the war, and still push the idea of exchanging
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Ukrainian territory for Ukrainian territory with consequences that guarantee nothing except more favorable
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positions for Russia to resume the war. All our steps must bring us closer to a
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real end to the war, not its reconfiguration, and our joint decisions with partners
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must serve our common security. We also discussed with Meta our work toward EU
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membership and the progress on this path for both Ukraine and Muldova. We share
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the same view on the need for a fair approach and the fulfillment of commitments for Ukraine and Muldova
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together. Thank you.
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bringing you the news in a more digital way. Nigeria police force has refuted claims
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that its men manhandled. Sahare reporters publisher Amayle Saware inside
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cell after the media personnel honored the invitation sent him from the office of the inspector general of police IGP
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over allegations of forgery and criminal defamation of characters with the police stating in a press release signed and
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made available after the detained media publisher was released on Friday night that Saware allegedly brought bandages
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alongside other personal items when he came to the station to honor the police invitation.
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And when the IGP ordered internal investigation to ascertain if truly the media publisher was tortured as claimed,
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Sare refused to allow medical personnel from the Nigeria police force check the alleged injury on his hand he had
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claimed he suffered as a result of the police personnel brutality while inside cell. Meanwhile, as at the time, Saware
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was released on Friday night, bandages were still seen wrapped around one of his hands, as seen in the video while he
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was coming out from the IGP rapid response team, IT police detention
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facilities in Abuja, as stated by Saware in the video. Shortly after his release
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from detention facilities at the IGP rapid response team on Friday, Sar
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posted on his social media handles and said that freedom is never given. It is
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not a gift from the powerful nor a token handed down by the oppressor. It must be
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seized with raw courage, with clarity, and with collective will. Those who sit
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in power never give it up willingly. That's why we take it back because freedom is ours and we will fight until
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it is no longer a dream but a lived reality. Nigeria police force in a
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statement issued on August 8th, 2025 and made available to the public said the
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Nigeria Police Force is compelled to address and decisively correct the recent wave of disinformation being
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pedled in connection with the lawful arrest and detention of Mr. Omi Saware,
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a figure known for manipulating public narratives and weaponizing propaganda to malign state institutions and their
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leadership, particularly the office of the inspector general of police. Contrary to the falsehoods being
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circulated, Mr. Saware was arrested based on credible corroborated
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allegations involving criminal offenses such as forgery, cyberstalking, and other infractions currently under active
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investigation. The arrest was affected in full compliance with extand legal provisions and with strict adherence to
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constitutional safeguards, due process, and the rights of the suspect. To be
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clear, Mr. Sare was released on bail well within the 48-hour constitutional
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window in accordance with the provisions of section 354 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal
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Republic of Nigeria as amended. He is fully aware of the nature of the allegations against him and has been
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duly informed of the charges. He is expected to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction in the coming
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days to answer to the accusations in a lawful and transparent judicial process.
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Equally false and grossly misleading is the narrative suggesting that Mr. Saware was tortured or subjected to any form of
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inhuman or degrading treatment while in custody. The Nigeria Police Force
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maintains a zero tolerance policy for torture in alignment with the provisions of the Anti-torrture Act 2017 and in
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fulfillment of Nigeria's obligations under applicable international human rights instruments. The viral image of
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Mr. Sare with a bandaged arm has been mischievously presented to mislead the
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public and stir unwarranted outrage. For the record, the bandage was part of his
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personal belongings at the time he honored the police's invitation prior to his arrest and detention. In any case,
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upon receiving the report that Mr. Saware was later seen wearing the bandage while in custody. The inspector
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general of police promptly ordered an internal investigation to ascertain how he had access to it during detention,
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particularly in light of his consistent refusal to undergo medical examination by the independent teams deployed by the
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police. This proactive step underscores the IGP's unwavering commitment to
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transparency, professionalism, and strict adherence to established custodial protocols. In the spirit of
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accountability and transparency, the force promptly responded to the claims of brutality by dispatching a medical
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team led by the medical director of the Muhammadu Buuhari Police Hospital to
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conduct an independent examination on the 7th of August 2025.
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Mr. Saware declined the evaluation. A second medical team, this time led by
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the force medical officer, was sent on the 8th of August 2025, and again,
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access was denied by the suspect. These refusals are officially documented.
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While the police respect the individual's right to decline medical assessment, the record must show that
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the opportunity for independent medical verification was twice provided and twice rejected. Furthermore, his
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continued detention is not arbitrary. It is anchored on a valid remand order issued by a competent court of
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jurisdiction. Every action taken by the Nigeria Police Force in this matter has been
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underpinned by legal authority devoid of malice, bias or political undertones.
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The force urges the media, civil society actors, and the public to exercise
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greater diligence, restraint, and professional responsibility in their reporting. Sensationalism, particularly
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when driven by those with personal vendettas against the police leadership, poses a clear risk to public trust and
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the integrity of ongoing investigations. The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its
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unwavering commitment to the protection of human rights, respect for the rule of law, and the pursuit of justice without
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fear or favor. No individual, regardless of their status, influence or social
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media reach, is above the law. Further updates on this matter will be provided
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as investigations proceed in accordance with due process. We had reported that
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the human rights activist and founder of Sahare reporters news network Amy Saware
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has been reportedly manhandled on Thursday early morning inside police cell by offices from the inspector
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general of police IGP monitoring unit after the journalist honored the invitation sent him from the office of
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the inspector general of police for a reason not stated. Art the media personnel working with Saware in a
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statement on Thursday made available through the verified personal social media handles of Saware said that the
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police presented two petitions against Saware over alleged forgery and defamation of character adding that some
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police officers from the IGP monitoring unit as early as 6:00 a.m. on Thursday
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entered Saware cell at the force intelligence department in Abuja with alleged pretends to take the media
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publisher to court. But when the journalist demanded to see the charges against him, he was allegedly handled
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roughly by a team of armed policemen. This barristister Adanju Deji petitioned
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the president of Nigeria Boler Ahmed Tanubu demanding the immediate dismissal of the IGP Kyod Ebbeken for allegedly
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abusing his office by thus using his highranking office in the Nigeria police
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force to settle personal scores. Although the Nigeria Police Force has not reacted to these allegations, but
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the force in a press release on Thursday afternoon apparently made statements in relation to the current matters
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involving the detained media publisher Omi Saware by insisting and stating in
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the press statement that the recent promotions in the Nigeria Police Force was based on merit and not selective,
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accusing an unnamed online platform of allegedly sponsoring deliberate falsehood to tarnish the image of the
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force while also calling on officers and men of the force to desist from lobbying to get promoted. Saying the IGP has
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warned that any police personnel caught lobbying to get promotion will be made to face disciplinary action.
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is uh me here. I've just been released by
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the police. you know, we told them that uh he can't sustain this, but they know
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they hear word now. So, I'm in front of the just been released from uh detention
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after 48 hours um by the illegal IGP and his people.
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What I told them when they released when they arrested me is the same thing. They are now living with the fact that we
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can't hold our idea whose time has come. But I want to thank everyone of you out there who is uh worked very hard
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uh stayed all this night up late ensuring that um they didn't get away with this crime against humanity.
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And I'm just uh very excited to let you know that
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now revolution reution
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worry hand is not hand is
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All right, guys. So, the we going uh we're going back to work.
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Another continu [Music]
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for the full country. Yes. In spite. Yes. Now, despite the hand, we are going on.
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We're going back to work, man.
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Okay. So, we'll talk to you guys very much um
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later [Music] now. Um but I want to thank uh our
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lawyers as you can see them. I thank my brother here. I'm the older brother by
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the way. You guys know our kid very well. He's
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been clear since I left. Okay, thank you so much.
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All you guys out there
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revolution has just started. Yes. Yes. an idea which I
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so uh we'll be talking to you much uh later have to check the hand
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once in a while they have to try to see whether we are still the people we say we are so when they try it and it
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doesn't work then they capitulate all right so thank you everybody you
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know uh today I'm going to give them a bit of a breakh
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Thank you. I heard you issued a statement. Thank you.
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Uh J, I don't know where you are. Everybody was talking about
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very dark man. Um Bab. [Music]
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Oh, Mama P. Yes. I never met you even though I've heard a lot about I hope to meet you one of these days. Um
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I saw wise man in Lagos, Jam, everybody that king here, you know, A3 and the
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crew that came all the way from Lagos. I think they came here for my family and
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I have to also thank all those policemen that I saw
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today my [Music] we are together until the exit CPS and
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all our police friends. Uh they have already created a police movement so
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they will hear from them very soon. So they will hear but there's no time to
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take time now.
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Oh yes. Oh you know how do we thank?
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Yes. Thank you so much and everyone. I know uh there's a lot of people I need to
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thank. I'll be calling you uh as soon as I have the time but like I said this is
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this wasn't even a vacation. Thank you
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bringing you the news in a more digital way. Human rights activist and founder
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of Sahare reporters news network Omi Saware has been reportedly manhandled on
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Thursday early morning inside police cell by offices from the inspector general of police IGP monitoring unit
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after the journalist honored the invitation sent him from the office of the inspector general of police for a
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reason not stated but the media personnel working with Saware in a
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statement on Thursday made available through the verified personal social media handles of Saware said that the
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police presented two petitions against Saware over alleged forgery and defamation of character, adding that
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some police officers from the IGP monitoring unit as early as 6:00 a.m. on
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Thursday, entered Sare cell at the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja with
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alleged pretends to take the media publisher to court. But when the journalist demanded to see the charges
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against him, he was allegedly handled roughly by a team of armed policemen. This barristister Adanju Deji petitioned
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the president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tanubu, demanding the immediate dismissal of the IGP, Kyod Ebbeken, for
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allegedly abusing his office by thus using his highranking office in the Nigeria Police Force to settle personal
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scores. Although the Nigeria police force has not reacted to these allegations, but the force in a press
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release on Thursday afternoon apparently made statements in relation to the current matters involving the detained
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media publisher Saware by insisting and stating in the press statement that the
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recent promotions in the Nigeria Police Force was based on merit and not selective, accusing an unnamed online
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platform of allegedly sponsoring deliberate falsehoods to tarnish the image of the force while also calling on
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officers and men of the force to desist from lobbying to get promoted saying the IGP has warned that any police personnel
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caught lobbying to get promotion will be made to face disciplinary action. According to the post published via
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Saware social media handles, the media team of the publisher said, "This morning at 6:00 a.m., a police team led
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by a chief superintendent of police from the IGP monitoring unit forcibly gained
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entry into Amy Saware's cell at the force intelligence department in Abuja,
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claiming they were taking him to court. The team of nine officers, including eight heavily armed personnel, handled
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Sore roughly when he asked to see the charges and notify his lawyers, breaking his arm in the process before taking him
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to another police facility, the media team stated. In another post, the media
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said the notorious former SARS officer DCP akin Fakared presented two petitions
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to Saware from the illegal IGP's office. one alleged forgery and the second written by Bukola Yiki who was promoted
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to ACP because she's mistress alleges criminal defamation. Saware had before
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honoring the police invitation on Wednesday said in a number of posts previous day that the IGP monitoring
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unit has scheduled my interview for tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. yet they have refused to provide a copy of the
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purported petition against me. It is now clear that their intention is to conceal
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the sinister plan of the illegal IGP and continue operating in darkness. Despite
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this, I will honor the invitation, but not alone. I will be going with a full
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house. To all our revolutionary comrades, as always, we move together.
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Let every freedom fighter, every citizen of conscience, every voice of resistance
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assemble early tomorrow at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja.
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Revolutiono Eggbe token must go. They say the illegal IGP spoke today and sent
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fresh threats against us. We heard that the illegal inspector general of police,
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Kyote Eggbeen, has issued fresh threats. But even his voice betrays him. His
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voice was cracked by incompetence, weighed down by immorality, nepotism,
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favoritism, tribalism. It was worn thin by the burden of failed leadership. We
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are Nigerian citizens who have faced down tyrants, dictators, and power-drunk
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men in and out of uniform. We've survived worse, and we've conquered. No
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amount of intimidation, propaganda or empty threats can shake our resolve or
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derail our desire for a better just and dignified society. A luta continuer. The
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Nigeria Police Force in a statement signed and made available by the force spokesperson DCP Alumi Adaji said, "The
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Nigeria Police Force has observed with concern the growing wave of lobbying and unofficial requests directed at the
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Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission by certain offices seeking special promotions. This
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search was triggered by the misinformation being spread by certain media platforms following the recent
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approval of accelerated promotions for a number of deserving offices who have distinguished themselves through
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exemplary service. The force wishes to categorically state that these accelerated promotions were not
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arbitrary but were part of a well ststructured reward system set up by the police leadership aimed at recognizing
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officers who have demonstrated outstanding performance, uncommon bravery, professional excellence and
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commitment to duty and the officers who benefited with those who met the standardized guidelines for such
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accelerated promotion. The recent exercise does not signify the commencement of a general or
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indiscriminate special promotion scheme. In light of recent misleading reports
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sponsored by a particular online platform suggesting that the police force has initiated arbitrary
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promotions, the Nigeria Police Force firmly cautions the public to disregard such falsehoods. These reports are
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baseless, misleading, and intended to undermine the integrity of the force's promotion process. The NPF remains
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committed to transparency, merit, and due process in all personnel decisions.
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Furthermore, officers are strongly cautioned against lobbying or attempting to influence the promotion process
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through unofficial means. Such conduct is unethical, undermines the principles
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of meritocracy and professionalism, and will attract severe disciplinary action in accordance with extand laws and
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regulations. The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to a promotion
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system anchored on integrity, verifiable merit, and honorable service to the nation. Officers and men are hereby
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urged to remain dedicated, maintain discipline, and continue to discharge the duties with pride and distinction,
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the police stated. Human rights lawyer barristister Adiandu Deji in a reaction
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to the photograph of Amale Saware's hand wrapped with bandages at the police detention facility said Eggbeen the most
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useless IGP in the history of Nigeria police has ordered the detention of Saware for criticizing his incompetent
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and favoritism promotions and other numerous infractions. How do you promote your personal staff
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arbitrarily just like that? The police act 2020 and regulation 367 of the
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Nigeria police regulations forbids a police officer from settling personal scores and vendetta via the
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instrumentalities of their offices. But Egen is too shameless to care and continue to abuse his office. President
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Tonubu must sack him now. Eggbeen must go. In an open letter and petition to
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President Bola Ahmed Tonubu Adanju Deji said and in quotes that your excellency
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with utmost respect for the office you occupy I write to draw your attention to the deepening rot within the Nigeria
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Police Force NPF which if left unchecked threatens to completely erode public
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trust and destroy the very institution meant to protect us all. Under the watch
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of the current inspector general of police, the force has become increasingly compromised by a pattern of
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conduct that has brought the institution into disrepute. The NPF has become
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personalized and weaponized with growing reports of the force being used to settle personal scores and intimidate
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private citizens. The civic space has shrunk under a climate of fear. peaceful
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expression, association, and lawful descent are now treated with suspicion or outright hostility by an institution
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that should protect these freedoms. More disturbingly, the men and women who serve in the police force continue to
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operate under conditions that are nothing short of inhumane. Reports of nepotism, favoritism, and
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ethnic promotions above competence and institutional framework has become order of the day. officers lack adequate
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welfare, modern equipment, proper housing, and fair remuneration, resulting into the recent police
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protest. The morale of the average policeman is low, and yet they still expected to perform optimally. A force
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that is deprived of dignity cannot enforce the law with dignity. The NPF
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urgently needs reform, but reform cannot happen under leadership that undermines its very principles. It is in light of
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this that I respectfully urge you to act decisively by relieving the current inspector general of police of his
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duties and appointing a leader with a clear commitment to constitutional order and human rights. Yours faithfully Deji
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Adanduquire Punch newspaper reported that the coalition of United Political Parties
34:49
and the Away youth ambassadors have called for the immediate and unconditional release of pro-democracy
34:54
activist and journalist Amy Saware. following his recent arrest by the Nigeria Police Force. In separate
35:02
statements on Thursday, both groups condemned the arrest, describing it as a violation of Saware's constitutional
35:09
rights and an abuse of police authority. National Secretary of CUPP Peter Amay
35:16
said Saware's detention flouts section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution which
35:21
guarantees freedom of expression and opinion. He said the police had turned into an instrument of oppression and
35:28
called for accountability. We strongly condemn the arrest of Amy Saware by the Nigerian police, an act
35:35
that flouts section 39 of the Nigerian constitution which guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of
35:41
expression, including the freedom to hold opinions and share ideas without interference. This arrest is not only
35:48
unjust but also a disturbing misuse of police power, turning an institution meant to protect Nigerians into a tool
35:55
for oppression and personal vendettas. This arrest is a blatant abuse of power
36:00
and an affront to the principles of justice and accountability enshrined in the constitution. The Nigerian police
36:07
owe Nigerians a clear explanation for Saware's arrest. Denying him his right to bail is indefensible and further
36:14
exposes the masses of authority to silence disscent. We demand his immediate and unconditional release and
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if the inspector general believes there is a case to answer, Saware should be charged to court without delay. He
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stated the Aeroa youth ambassadors in a separate statement signed by their
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national coordinator Yaya Abdulahi also condemned Saware's continued detention
36:38
and gave the federal authorities a 72-hour ultimatum to release him or face protests across the 19 northern states
36:45
and the federal capital territory. The group said Saware's arrest was part of a pattern of harassment, alleging that
36:52
state institutions were being misused to suppress descent. They warned that a continued clampdown on critics could
36:59
erode democratic values and civic freedoms. In line with this, the AeroA
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youth ambassadors hereby issue a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian authorities to
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release Saware or face nationwide protests in all 19 northern states and the federal capital territory. We will
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mobilize peaceful mass action in solidarity with Saware and in defense of the fundamental rights of all Nigerians
37:24
to freedom of expression and assembly. We call on all progressive forces, civil
37:30
society groups, student unions, labor movements, and the general public to
37:36
rise in unity against the growing tyranny and misuse of state power. Nigeria belongs to us all, and no
37:43
government has the right to crush disscent in a democratic society. The statement added, "The police are yet to
37:49
issue an official response to the reason for Saware's arrest.
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You the news in a more digital way." An amra is no doubt one of the states in Nigeria experiencing incessant and very
38:03
high rates of kidnapping that in some cases do lead to the death of the abducted victims and killing of security
38:09
operatives and some other persons around the scene of the mostly monetary crimes of hostage taking for a ransom.
38:16
Specifically, our crime reporters gathered that there is hardly no week without one or two persons being
38:22
kidnapped along the Anid Sha aeri federal road in an amra state, especially between Oba community and
38:28
Iala town. As we gathered that most victims of kidnapping in the state are hardworking small and medium-sized
38:35
business owners who most of whom struggled out of poverty to become wealthy, successful traders. This we
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learned there may be no wealthy successful business owner along the Ahala Olu road left to be kidnapped or
38:49
forced to pay ransom to the kidnappers. While in Ober wealthy people are being kidnapped quietly and ransom in millions
38:57
are paid in silence to the kidnappers. According to members of the community, a young successful businessman was
39:03
kidnapped recently at a location between the Ober New Road and Old Road junctions shortly after he visited his building
39:10
construction site. While we also learned that some people in the state to report or contract their friends to kidnappers
39:17
just to get a share from the ransom that will be paid afterwards or when such people have issue or dispute with their
39:23
friends or co-raders. It may interest you to know that the Anamra State Police
39:28
Command recently arrested a 24-year-old male suspect, Muan Victor, for allegedly
39:35
luring his friend to be kidnapped by his criminal gang in Uli, Iiala local government area of the state. and they
39:41
reportedly collected a ransom in dollars equivalent to 5.3 million naira with his
39:47
gang members just as gunman in a not too long distance time abducted a lawyer and
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two other persons in in Polyu Auata local government area of Anamra in
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addition to previous cases of kidnapping of the owner of de Porsche Club Chief Igi by unknown gunman after the gunman
40:05
killed numbers of persons along the new Oberi road in Idily South local
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government area of an amber state with the number of those killed at the Porsche nightclub said to be seven, but
40:17
one of the security operatives was beheaded and another had his foot cut off and made away with by the invading
40:23
deadly kidnappers. This occurred shortly after a well-known native doctor or witch doctor
40:30
aka Aqua Oko Turaki was kidnapped after his two personal aids killed in the
40:36
vicinity of his hotel at Ober community before the kidnappers effortlessly took him away and was released after ransom
40:43
in millions were reportedly paid. That not all. On May 21st, 2022, shortly
40:49
after Professor Chukuma Soludo was sworn in as governor, gunman abducted the
40:54
lawmaker representing Auata 2 constituency in the state house of assembly. Okukuakoy Okoy, also known as
41:03
Okioke, represented Solido's state constituency, Isuopia. Aoy was killed and beheaded
41:10
alongside his aid Siril Chioka 6 days after they were abducted along Agular
41:16
Ziggbo road anoroka local government area of the state and their heads and bodies dumped along a roadside in the
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state and in December 2024 another lawmaker in the state house of assembly
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was kidnapped and killed and the victim the lifeless body of the member representing Anicha North one
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constituency in the Anamra state house of assembly Justice Iuka was found along
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the second Niger Bridge with Isuka's lifeless body said to be already decomposing was found by a joint team of
41:46
security operatives 44 days after he was kidnapped on December 24th, 2024 along
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the Ugun Banka road in Inland Town, Anitia while returning home for Christmas. And the most prominent among
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the incessant cases of kidnapping in the state is Martin Z once well known as
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fish magnet. The kidnapping and subsequent killing of the young small business owner sparked protest and
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public awareness like never before with a social right activist Martin Zod aka
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Vidman coming to the state earlier on Sunday and led a protest walk on Tuesday
42:23
which was tagged candlelight procession march in honor of fish magnet. one of the most recent victims of the unabated
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deadly monetary kidnapping business apparently thriving in an amber like some other states in Nigeria with
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Veridman saying during the protest that it may be right to say that kidnappers killed fish magnet but the actual
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killers are the administrative failures of professor Charles Chukuman Soludo the state governor Senator Bola Ahmed Tonubu
42:51
the president of Nigeria general Christopher Musa the Nigeria chief of defense staff Kyote Ebate token the
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inspector general of police and the local government area chairman or mayor and accused them of incompetence in
43:04
managing security matters in the state and the country at large. While the Anamra state police command spokesperson
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Toshukua who also joined the campaign said the campaign walk was not only
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about fish magnet but a bold statement collectively made by an amra youths in solidarity and in support of the efforts
43:23
of the security agencies in the state against killings and other crimes. After
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the protest, Vid Aman stated in a post that I'm glad I found this online. And
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like I clearly said, fish magnet was killed by Chukuma Charles Soludo. He was
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killed by President Bola Ahmed Tanubu. Ellipsis dot rest in peace my name's
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sake Martin Za Fasani. Dear at fish magnet, you sent me a DM and I didn't
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see it. Even if I had seen it, I wouldn't have responded because I have other priorities and a lot of issues
43:58
going on. And I always think people gift me things to have me advertise for them.
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So I don't accept gift. When I saw your post on Ednut page, I actually commented
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something funny to let you know I saw it. You are gone now and I sincerely wish I had collected the fish from you.
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Ellipsis dot dot I would like to also beg Nigerians to support his business. His legacy continues. It should not be a
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case where because he is no more and then people will stop the patronage, the office and business is still operating.
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Follow at fish magnet. They deliver nationwide. Lai finally did the advert
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for you and you won't even see it. Rest on king my namesake. Toshuku Aena the
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Anamra state police command spokesperson in a post also said it was a walk for
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peace a stand against violent crime. The youths of Anamra came out in their
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numbers in a symbolic walk for peace a collective stance against violent crime.
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It was not just a march for fish magnet. It was a show of solidarity with the Nigeria police and other security
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agencies. a bold statement to condemn all forms of criminality. Together, they
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echoed a clear message. Enough is enough. Criminals can no longer be allowed to terrorize an amber state and
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the southeast region. The time has come for unity, vigilance, and
45:23
communitydriven action for a safer Anra. An amber state association of town union
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asatu youth president comrade kenakoli as well as an amra state commissioner
45:35
for youth development Mr. Patrick Akena were also at the event with almost all
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the protesters dressed in black and black matched from a Roma junction in the state capital to the fish magnet
45:47
factory in Orca. The protest did not take place without an earlier warning issued against Faridman by the police.
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The Nigeria Police Force had in a statement said the commissioner of police an amra state command CPU orugu
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fwcmnipphd has issued a stern warning to social
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media influencer Mr. Martins's Vincent odds popularly known as bidman
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cautioning him against making statements or taking actions capable of inciting tension or breaching public peace within
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the state. The CP noted the decision of the family of the late Mr. Aessanachi
46:27
Onyuker, managing director of fish magnet outlet to publicly dissociate
46:32
themselves from any proposed or ongoing candlelight procession or memorial gathering being organized in his name.
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They therefore pleaded that they should allow the family to grieve privately while trusting the authorities to do
46:44
their work. The CP emphasized that Anra state remains one of the most peaceful
46:50
in the region due to the sustained efforts of the police and other security agencies in collaboration with critical
46:56
stakeholders. He stressed that no individual regardless of social status
47:02
would be allowed to disrupt the existing peace and security architecture of the state. CP Oratugu urged residents and
47:09
visitors alike to go about their lawful duties without fear, reaffirming the command's commitment to maintaining law
47:16
and order. He further advised social media users and public figures to exercise restraint and avoid spreading
47:23
misinformation or making inciting remarks. The command further warns that
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anyone found undermining public peace either online or offline will face the
47:33
full weight of the law. We had reported that the Anamra state government under the leadership of Governor Charles
47:39
Chukuma Soludo has said that the state is currently in search of justice over the killing of a young and creative fish
47:46
farmer Martin Zafes Nachi on Yaki well known by his business name as fish
47:51
magnet who was reportedly shot on the leg while being kidnapped on Sunday the 27th of July 2025 at his residence in
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Azini Fete village Hokuno in Orca the Anamra state capital. This Dr. George
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Mogulu the Labour Party candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the state said that an amber state is no
48:13
longer safe adding that people are being killed, slaughtered for their families to bury in silence while the state
48:20
governor, Professor Charles Chukuma Soludo looks the other way with no sympathy, condolence visit or statement.
48:28
Specifically, Mogulu said, "I must speak frankly. An amra is no longer safe. Not
48:34
even in the state capital. Our people are being slaughtered, kidnapped, and buried in silence. While the government
48:40
looks the other way, this is not leadership. It is abandonment. Just recently, we lost over 10 lives in a
48:48
ghastly accident at Amichi Noi South local government area. Yet, there was no
48:53
statement, no condolence, not even a visit from the state government. Instead, we see street renamings and
48:59
political endorsement rallies. Where is our conscience? Mogulu stated while the former lawyer to Nambdi Kanu, the
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detained Bafra agitation leader Barister Afeni AIO said the people of the state
49:12
are currently romancing with crimes, hiding criminals and painting absurd narratives on social media to glorify
49:19
and justify the rising crimes in the state saying the most frightening part
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the reckless energy our own people expend defending these killers. When you shield murderers because they are your
49:31
kinsmen, you embolden them. When you justify kidnappings under the guise of ethnic pride, you leave the gates wide
49:38
open for the real external aggressors like armed herdsmen whose invasion will come when we are weakest and most
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divided. [Music] They said kidnappers killed fish
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magnets. But in actual sense, it is the government that killed fish magnets.
49:56
In actual sense, it is Charles Soludo that killed fish magnets.
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In actual sense, it is president that killed fish magnet.
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Election says it is the local government chairman that killed fish magnet.
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Election says it is the police that killed fish magnet. Election says it is the chief of defense
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staff and the chief of staff that killed fish magnet. Yes. We must
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prepare our debt. 32,000.
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Nigeria is a very rich country. We have the money
50:41
to have more policemen with more ammunition, more guns that can protect everybody.
50:51
But for some reason these people don't care. Your children are living abroad.
50:57
You don't go to our schools. You don't use our hospital. How your kids are outside
51:04
understand they can never understand.
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I look at the faces of people here and I say plenty of us.
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Many of us will see that the visibility of death has not changed.
51:25
And you know why? Because the government don't care. They don't care. They only care about their pockets and
51:31
their own family. They are selfish interest. Make it make sense. They say thatmen are headmen for how
51:37
many years? Richman. Everybody keep quiet for
51:43
everybody keep quiet. Everybody keep quiet. They enter Kaduna
51:49
three states. Everybody keep quiet. Enterab.
51:59
Everybody keep quiet. They enter. Everybody keep quiet. They enter.
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Everybody keep quiet. Everybody keep quiet.
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Everybody keep quiet.
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Everybody keep quiet. Reverse stage. Everybody keep quiet. Enter river stage.
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What have we done? Everybody keep quiet. Enter.
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For how long? For how long? They gather every time.
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My government need to do better. Yes. Please. We are begging you when
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protect us
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protect us because of state. Protect your people
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because of state. Protect your people. They keep people election.
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By the time they kill all of us, we will not go vote. You go very soon. There
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will be nobody to vote politician again because they don't kill everybody.
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Imagine killing over 200 people. How many
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people don't
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go far? It's a problem.
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and sadness because we are supposed to gather because of happiness to celebrate.
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But it's so sad that we are gathered here today because of the demise of a
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young blood like every one of us whose name is fish magnet.
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This magnet is a victim of
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the incompetence of our security. Now, excuse you. Let me explain.
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Let me explain. Right. Let me explain. Before I came here, let me just break down something.
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They actually wanted to stop this because they thought I am political. Maybe I won't do politics for one person
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against this governor or against government. But I don't care about politics. My business
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security
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a lot of things to be done. So now we are going to take a walk to this magnet
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office to be a very easy walk. This work
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the reason for it is simple. First of all is a tribute to fish market and also
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an awareness to the government. Some of us alive for years next month give this
55:17
kind of don't get some of us for years next year don't
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talk if you don't talk don't think you are too precious what happened to fish market
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[Music] I have witnessed countless killings in my life I have witnessed countless
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killings in my life it's just quite unfort Yes. Okay. Um,
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thank you everyone. What you are seeing today is not only against uh this magnet
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but this is a collective way of Indianra all the use of anra standing with the
55:54
security agencies to make sure that the killings in an is reduced to uh level
56:01
and they are ready to work with the security agencies to provide information
56:06
on issues that concern security. What you are seeing today is just a replica
56:12
of India, the collective will of India to make sure that the security is very very stable. Thank you.
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And as you can see what is going on here, we're going to demonstrate our pens how we feel.
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Of course, as you are bringing you the news in a more digital way. Ghana
56:31
Minister of Defense Edward Omain Bulmer alongside seven other top government officials and military personnel have
56:38
been confirmed dead after Ghana armed forces in a statement on Wednesday had declared the Z9 military helicopter
56:45
missing stating the helicopter traveling from the nation capital in Ara to Abuasi
56:50
in Ashanti region went off from radar at 9:12 a.m. with three crew members and
56:55
five passengers on board. Others killed in the helicopter crash as confirmed by
57:00
the office of the president of Ghana include Dr. Al-Haji Matala Muhammad, MP
57:07
for Tamali Central, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology Al-Haji Munaru Muhammad, acting deputy
57:14
national security coordinator Dr. Samuel Sarapong, vice chairman of the NDC,
57:21
Samuel Abu Aagay, former parliamentary candidate, squadron leader Peter Beeala,
57:27
flying officer Tuampedu and Sergeant Ernest Ado Mensah. It was gathered that
57:32
the military helicopter went down at a Dani Acroofam in the Ashanti region on Wednesday for yet to be stated cause of
57:39
the incident as video footage showed the burnt beyond recognition bodies of those on board the aircraft. The aircraft was
57:46
from Ara and heading for A Bazi and is currently off the radar. All efforts are
57:51
being made to establish contact. The Ghana armed forces had stated in a statement earlier on Wednesday. The
57:58
government of Ghana has directed that all national flags be flown at half mast in honor of the late government top
58:05
officials Edward Omain Bulma, Minister for Defense and Ibrahim Matala Muhammad,
58:10
Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation among others who died in the military helicopter
58:17
crash. According to local media, the fatal incident occurred on Wednesday,
58:22
August 6th in the Adansi Acroofam district of the Ashanti region while the two ministers along with six others were
58:30
on route to Abuasi for official duties. Announcing the directive, Chief of Staff
58:35
Julius Deborah expressed the government's deep sorrow regarding the loss of the two senior public officials
58:41
and others on board the helicopter. The president is emotionally down. The vice
58:46
president is leading a team to formally inform the families. Education Minister Haruna Idrasu told news reporters
58:53
following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of top government officials including the defense and
58:59
environment ministers. While announcing the death of the all passengers and crew members on board, the Ghana chief of
59:06
staff Julius Deborah said on behalf of the president of the republic, his excellency John Drammani Muhammad, the
59:14
vice president, Professor Nana Jay Paku Aguumang who is with us here and the
59:19
government of Ghana, I have the unpleasant duty sadly to announce a national tragedy involving the crash of
59:26
a military helicopter this morning around the Adansi area in the Ashanti region. Government regrets to announce
59:32
the demise of the following persons in the tragic crash. Dr. Edward Kofi Omain
59:38
Bulma, Minister for Defense. Al-Haji, Dr. Ibrahim Matala Muhammad, MP,
59:44
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. Al-Haji Munaru Muhammad,
59:50
acting deputy national security coordinator and former minister for food and agriculture. Dr. Samuel Saong,
59:58
vicechairman of the National Democratic Congress and Samuel Abuagay, a former
1:00:04
parliamentary candidate. Squadron leader Peter Barfeala, flying officer Manine
1:00:09
Tuadu, Sergeant Ernest Ado Mensah, the president and government extend our
1:00:15
condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and servicemen who died in service to the country. All
1:00:22
flags are to fly at half mast until further notice. Julius Deborah, chief of
1:00:27
staff, stated in a press briefing, good afternoon
1:00:33
on behalf of the president of republic, his excellency John Ramani Mahama, the
1:00:38
vice president, professor Nana Jin Opoku Jiman who is with us here and the
1:00:44
government of Ghana. I have the unpleasant duty sadly to
1:00:50
announce a national tragedy involving the crash of a military helicopter this morning around the Adansi area in
1:00:57
Ashanti region. Government regrets to announce the demise of the following persons in the
1:01:04
tragic crash. Dr. Edward Kufi Omani, Minister for Defense.
1:01:11
Alaji Dr. Ibrahim Mutal Muhammad, MP, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology.
1:01:17
Alaji Monu Muhammad Lemonad, acting deputy national security coordinator and
1:01:24
former minister for food and agriculture. Dr. Samuel Sapo, vice chairman of the
1:01:30
National Democratic Congress, and Mr. Samuel Abuaji, a former parliamentary
1:01:35
candidate, squadron leader Peter Bafi Anala, flying officer Manin Chum Aedu
1:01:44
and Sergeant Ernest Ado Mesa. The president and government extend our
1:01:50
condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and the servicemen who died in service to the
1:01:57
country. All flags are to fly at half m until further notice. Thank you.
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Bringing you the news in a more digital way. An amra state government under the
1:02:11
leadership of Governor Charles Chukuma Solidudo has said that the state is currently in search of justice over the
1:02:17
killing of a young and creative fish farmer. Martin Zesses once well known by
1:02:23
his business name as fish magnet who was reportedly shot on the leg while being kidnapped on Sunday the 27th of July
1:02:31
2025 at his residence in Ezini fet village Okuno ina the anamra state
1:02:37
capital this Dr. George Mgaloo, the Labour Party candidate in the
1:02:42
forthcoming governorship election in the state, said that an amber state is no longer safe, adding that people are
1:02:49
being killed, slaughtered for their families to bury in silence. While the state governor, Professor Charles
1:02:55
Chukuma Soludo looks the other way with no sympathy, condolence visit, or
1:03:00
statement. Specifically, Mogulu said, "I must speak frankly and Ambra is no
1:03:05
longer safe, not even in the state capital. Our people are being slaughtered, kidnapped, and buried in
1:03:12
silence while the government looks the other way. This is not leadership. It is abandonment. Just recently, we lost over
1:03:20
10 lives in a ghastly accident at Amichi Noi South local government area. Yet,
1:03:25
there was no statement, no condolence, not even a visit from the state government. Instead, we see street
1:03:32
renamings and political endorsement rallies. Where is our conscience? Mogulu stated while the former lawyer to Nami
1:03:38
Kanu, the detained Bafra agitation leader, Barister Afeni Edio said the
1:03:44
people of the state are currently romancing with crimes, hiding criminals and painting absurd narratives on social
1:03:50
media to glorify and justify the rising crimes in the state, saying, "The most
1:03:56
frightening part, the reckless energy our own people expend defending these killers. When you shield murderers
1:04:03
because they are your kinsmen, you embolden them. When you justify kidnappings under the guise of ethnic
1:04:09
pride, you leave the gates wide open for the real external aggressors like armed herdsmen whose invasion will come when
1:04:16
we are weakest and most divided. An amra state commissioner for information. Lor
1:04:21
me made the government position known on Sunday after he led other government officials on a condolence visit to the
1:04:28
bereaveved mother of the victim who happened to be the woman leader of the anamra state all progressives grand
1:04:33
alliance APGA Mrs. Esther ones. According to Punch newspaper, Ana, a son
1:04:40
of the woman leader of the Anamra state All Progressives Grand Alliance was abducted by gunman at his residence in
1:04:47
Ezeni community, Opuno, Orca, South Local Government Area of Anra state in a
1:04:53
late night attack on Saturday July 26th and was subsequently killed. In a press
1:04:59
statement released on Sunday, the state commissioner for information l me
1:05:04
sympathized with the deceased family assuring them that the state government is in search of justice while sustaining
1:05:10
and strengthening security in the state. Mea who maintained that such a development is an affront to the
1:05:17
professor Chukuma Soludo government's new security architecture also expressed delight that the police are on the heels
1:05:23
of the perpetrators. The commissioner was quoted as having stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the woman
1:05:30
leader of the Anamra state ABGA Esther ones. According to the statement, the
1:05:36
statement read in part, the Anamra state commissioner for information, Dr. Lor me
1:05:42
recently paid a condolence visit to the woman leader of the Anamra State All Progressives Grand Alliance, Mrs. Esther
1:05:49
ones whose only son Martin off of Nachi ones a prominent fish dealer in the
1:05:55
state popularly known as fish magnet was kidnapped and murdered recently in an amber state. Mea who described the fish
1:06:03
dealer's death as dastedly and heart-wrenching sympathized with the deceased's mother assuring her that the
1:06:09
state government is with her in search of justice while sustaining and strengthening security in an amber
1:06:15
state. He maintained that such a death is an affront to the solution government's new security architecture
1:06:21
and expressed happiness that the police are on the heels of the perpetrators and have issued a statement on the matter
1:06:27
after recovering the vehicle in which they drove him away, adding that nobody can commit such a dastardly act in an
1:06:33
amber state and get away with it. So may his soul rest in peace. We'll fight and
1:06:39
get him justice. The mother will get justice, the family will get justice, and an amra will get justice. It's a
1:06:47
very painful loss for all of us. And the government is always challenged when things like this happen because it's an
1:06:53
affront to the new security architecture put in place by the solution government led by professor Chukuma Soludo. The
1:07:01
commissioner said security in an amra has significantly improved since solido launched a new security architecture on
1:07:08
February 18th, 2025. He noted that troubled areas are now receiving proper attention and that
1:07:15
anyone causing unrest must now face the government's security outfits Hagenmber
1:07:20
and Operation Nudogi. And whoever is constituting a security challenge in Anamra now knows that they
1:07:27
have the government's new security outfits Aanember and Operation Udo Garachi to contend with. The statement
1:07:34
read. Also on the condolence visit along with the commissioner was the chairman of the Nei South local government area
1:07:41
van George Zogi. Meanwhile, the Anamra State Police Command of the Nigeria
1:07:47
Police Force has said a joint security operatives recovered the victim's vehicle which the asalants used to
1:07:53
escape the scene. In a statement, the police said, "The Commissioner of Police, CP IQa orugu, FWC,
1:08:02
MNIP, PhD, has directed all tactical and
1:08:07
intelligence units to redouble their efforts in tracking down the armed men responsible for the abduction and
1:08:13
subsequent killing of Mr. Aessi Onyuker the managing director of fish magnet
1:08:19
outlet who was attacked in the evening of the 27th of July 2025 at his
1:08:25
residence in Ezini Fete village Auno Orca. This directive follows the
1:08:30
recovery of the victim's navy blue Toyota Corolla along Aulu Igbarium road
1:08:36
by the joint security team comprising of a number of vigilante operatives and the police. Preliminary investigations
1:08:43
revealed that the asalants had trailed the victim before launching the violent attack during which the deceased was
1:08:49
shot in the leg and forcibly taken away. He was later found lifeless sparking
1:08:54
public outrage and deep concern among residents of Orca. The CP while condemning the killing assured that the
1:09:01
criminal elements behind this cowardly act will be brought to book. He further stated that the police owe it to the
1:09:07
family, the people of Anamra and the memory of the deceased to ensure that those responsible face the full weight
1:09:13
of the law. Further developments would be communicated accordingly. SP Toshakua,
1:09:20
police public relations officer, an Amra state police command stated in a press release on Wednesday. Labour Party
1:09:27
governorship candidate Dr. George Mogulu said, "My heart is heavy. I received
1:09:34
with deep sorrow the devastating news of the brutal murder of Mr. Martin ones the
1:09:39
only son of Mrs. Esther ones, the Anamra statewoman leader of the All
1:09:45
Progressives Grand Alliance, ABGA. Martin was a promising young man, an
1:09:50
industrious fish farmer in his 20s, whose life was cut short in a most cruel and senseless manner. Abducted from his
1:09:57
family home in Orca, shot in the leg, and later found dead despite ransom
1:10:02
being paid. This is not just a family's tragedy. It is a painful reminder that
1:10:08
our dear state is in crisis. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Ana Casey and
1:10:14
her entire family in this moment of unimaginable grief. No parent should ever have to bury a child, especially
1:10:21
under such horrifying circumstances. I must speak frankly. An amra is no
1:10:26
longer safe, not even in the state capital. Our people are being slaughtered, kidnapped, and buried in
1:10:33
silence while the government looks the other way. This is not leadership. It is abandonment. Just recently, we lost over
1:10:41
10 lives in a ghastly accident at Amichi Noi South local government area. Yet,
1:10:46
there was no statement, no condolence, not even a visit from the state government. Instead, we see street
1:10:53
renamings and political endorsement rallies. Where is our conscience? This is not about political party. This is
1:11:00
about human life. This is about the safety of our people, our mothers, our
1:11:05
fathers, our children. As a father and a fellow Anenarian, I feel this pain
1:11:11
personally. As a leader, I cannot keep quiet. We must return empathy to
1:11:16
governance. We must put humanity before politics. The anamra of our dreams
1:11:22
cannot be built on propaganda, silence, and indifference. It must be founded on
1:11:27
compassion, courage, and the resolve to act, especially when it matters most.
1:11:33
May the soul of young Martin once find rest. And may his death not be in vain.
1:11:39
Dr. George Mogulu, Labour Party governorship candidate in an amber state stated this on Friday, August 1st, 2025.
1:11:47
Former lawyer to Nami Kanu, the detained leader of the indigenous people of Bafra, IPOB, barristister Afeni Edio, in
1:11:56
a statement said, "The brutal abduction and subsequent killing of Aesi onu
1:12:01
popularly known as fish magnet in Orca, an amber state, is yet another chilling
1:12:07
reminder that our homeland is bleeding and we are running out of time to act." Just last week, social media was a wash
1:12:15
with heart-wrenching reports of how this promising young man was kidnapped in his own home at Ezini Fete community, Opuno,
1:12:22
Orca South local government area during a late night invasion by gunmen. He was
1:12:28
whisked away and later gruesomely murdered despite an undisclosed ransom being paid. The most devastating part, a
1:12:35
Fessoni was the only son of his family. One life brutally snuffed out, a family
1:12:41
shattered beyond repair, and a community thrown into mourning. I condemn this
1:12:46
dastedly act in the strongest possible terms. I call on the governor of Anra state, security agencies, and every
1:12:54
community stakeholder to rise to the occasion, not merely to issue statements, but to act decisively, hunt
1:13:00
down these murderers, bring them to justice, and urgently strengthen the security architecture to fortoall
1:13:06
further bloodshed. But let us not deceive ourselves. This is more than an isolated tragedy. It is a symptom of a
1:13:14
larger deadlier disease that is eating deep into the soul of a Igbo. A
1:13:19
disturbing trend where crime is romanticized, killers are shielded, and absurd conspiracy theories are pedled on
1:13:26
social media to justify barbarity. Some people hiding behind faceless accounts
1:13:32
shamelessly defend these murderers. Others spin reckless narratives like the
1:13:37
laughable claim that the gunman who killed over 20 innocent souls in Arendu
1:13:42
were fani herdsmen who mastered igbo language. What a tragic delusion. Must
1:13:48
death knock at your door before you accept reality. And then there is the digital complicity. The growing chorus
1:13:55
of voices online excusing or minimizing the bloodbath ravaging Imo state and other parts of the southeast. Many
1:14:02
victims remain silent. paralyzed by fear. While some communities, particularly in the Akiway Axis, have
1:14:09
literally been conquered by criminal gangs who now dictate life and death within the domains. The most frightening
1:14:16
part, the reckless energy our own people expend defending these killers. When you
1:14:22
shield murderers because they are your kinsmen, you embolden them. When you justify kidnappings under the guise of
1:14:29
ethnic pride, you leave the gates wide open for the real external aggressors like armed herdsmen whose invasion will
1:14:36
come when we are weakest and most divided. Let this be crystal clear. Crime is crime no matter who commits it.
1:14:44
A criminal is not a hero. Anyone involved in these heinous acts must be decisively dealt with without ethnic
1:14:51
excuses, without sympathy, and without protection under any guise. To my
1:14:56
dismay, only yesterday I saw a report purportedly authored by alleged Umuaka
1:15:02
community trying desperately to downplay the scale of kidnappings and killings in their area. I ask, what message are we
1:15:09
sending to a people who now live under siege, a community where fear is the new normal? The hard truth is this. Security
1:15:17
is not the responsibility of government alone. It is a collective duty. Sadly,
1:15:23
the conventional security architecture appears to have abandoned hapless citizens of Imo state to their fate
1:15:30
either by willful act of dereliction of duty, compromise or collusion. But we as
1:15:36
a people cannot and must not abandon ourselves. This is a wakeup call. If we do not
1:15:43
unite against this evil now, it will consume us all. Tomorrow, it could be
1:15:48
your brother, your sister, your only son. The time to act is now. Sirain Edio
1:15:55
for Esquire stated this on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025.
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Bringing you the news in a more digital way. Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tonubu
1:16:11
has called on online content creators to create jobs for others saying the
1:16:16
digital media is now a central driver of economic growth while emphasizing that the youths are no longer waiting to be
1:16:22
invited into the future that they are already building the future. Details of
1:16:28
the president's statement as made available in a news release signed by the presidential spokesperson Beo Onuga
1:16:35
on Friday reads verbatim below. President Bola Ahmed Tonubu on Friday
1:16:40
called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national
1:16:47
progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying
1:16:53
values and serve as positive catalysts for societal development. He emphasized
1:16:59
the critical importance of verifying information before amplifying it. At the opening of the progressives digital
1:17:05
media summit themed unveiling the critical role of new media in national
1:17:10
development, President Tonubu said, "Your generation has recognized this
1:17:15
moment. You are using digital tools to innovate, educate, and demand accountability.
1:17:22
But as your influence grows, so must our collective sense of purpose and responsibility.
1:17:27
I urge you to continue using digital platforms to advance our nation's progress. Build businesses that employ
1:17:35
others. Create content that uplifts and unites. Use your influence to foster
1:17:40
unity, not division. He commended the creativity and resilience of Nigeria's
1:17:45
youth as he described digital media as a driving force of economic and social transformation.
1:17:51
It is no longer merely an accessory to life. He said from developing innovative
1:17:57
platforms to building vibrant online communities. You are demonstrating the determination that is redefining what is
1:18:03
possible for this country. You are not waiting for the future. You are building it. Digital media is now a central
1:18:11
driver of economic growth, civic engagement, and social change. It
1:18:16
broadens representation for those previously unheard. The president said his administration is committed to
1:18:23
supporting digital innovation through the National Digital Innovation Fund and policies that promote a thriving startup
1:18:29
ecosystem. However, he warned practitioners to remain vigilant against disinformation
1:18:35
and cyber threats. Chief of staff to the president Fei Bajjabi praised digital
1:18:41
media practitioners who have consistently stood up for Nigeria and projected the nation positively on the
1:18:47
global stage. You are the vanguard of a reborn Nigeria determined to reach for
1:18:52
the stars. Under President Tonubu's leadership, our nation has begun its
1:18:57
long delayed march toward greatness. The road may be challenging, but it is
1:19:02
necessary, he stated in a goodwill message. The special adviser to the
1:19:07
president on information and strategy, Beao Onuga, highlighted the significance of the summit. He noted that lessons
1:19:15
from recent elections in countries like the US and Germany underscore how digital media have become crucial
1:19:21
battlegrounds beyond mere entertainment for shaping poll outcomes. However,
1:19:28
social media is not a fair battleground. As a public square, it is often chaotic
1:19:33
and unregulated. Users frequently disregard rules. Divisive content is
1:19:38
rampant. Deep fakes and I generated content are increasingly used against political opponents. Posts are driven by
1:19:45
clicks, not truth or accuracy. Misinformation spreads five times faster
1:19:51
than official corrections. On anger observed, he expressed optimism that the
1:19:56
summit would address these challenges, focusing on strategies to combat fake news and misinformation.
1:20:02
The summit convenor she daar special assistant to the president on new media
1:20:08
emphasized that in less than a decade digital media has evolved from a tool of
1:20:13
personal connection into a powerful engine for communication innovation and influence. He stressed the importance of
1:20:20
harnessing this force for the good of Nigeria while managing inherent risks such as privacy concerns and threats to
1:20:27
social cohesion. It is a privilege
1:20:34
to address you at this important digital media summit.
1:20:39
The theme of this gathering unveiling the central role of new media
1:20:47
in national development captures the spirit
1:20:52
of our times and that of our nation
1:20:58
across Nigeria. We are witnessing a surge of creativity
1:21:05
and ambition as young Nigerian hest digital media to share their voices
1:21:13
and shape our society. From developing new platform
1:21:20
to building vibrant online communities,
1:21:25
you are demonstrating ingenuity and a commitment to progress that is
1:21:32
redefining what is possible for this country. You are that possibility.
1:21:41
You are not waiting to be invited into the future. You are building the future.
1:21:47
[Music]
1:21:53
New media is no longer an accessory to our national life.
1:22:00
It is fast becoming a central driver of economic growth,
1:22:07
civic engagement and social change. It is creating
1:22:12
opportunities for millions of young people,
1:22:18
reducing conventional barriers to participation in politics
1:22:25
and enabling broader representation of those who would previously
1:22:32
have gone on hard. Your generation has understood this
1:22:38
moment. We are using digital tools to innovate,
1:22:44
to educate and to demand accountability.
1:22:50
But as this influence grows, so too must our collective sense of purpose and
1:22:57
responsibility. I urge you to continue
1:23:03
using digital platforms as instrument of national progress.
1:23:10
But you should build business that employ others.
1:23:16
Create content that uplift those around you. Use your influence to foster unity
1:23:25
and not division.
1:23:35
We are in a world where disinformation spread easily.
1:23:41
Verify before you amplify please. Let the digital space reflect the value
1:23:48
that bind us together as a people honestly,
1:23:54
compassionate, discipline and patriotism.
1:24:00
Patriotism is not about slogans and political theater.
1:24:06
It is about what will contribute to the common good.
1:24:12
Every gap and every app you design,
1:24:19
every story you tell, every brand you build is a statement to
1:24:27
the world about who we are and what we stand for as a nation.
1:24:36
This administration understands the important of this new
1:24:41
frontier. That's where that is why we are making strategic investments in digital
1:24:49
infrastructure and broadband expansion. We are committed to ensuring that access
1:24:58
to the internet is not a privilege for the viewer but a right
1:25:06
enjoyed by all Nigerians. [Applause]
1:25:14
We are also supporting innovation through the National Digital Innovation
1:25:21
Fund and nurturing the startup ecosystem
1:25:26
with policies that promote growth and reduce unnecessary regulation.
1:25:33
We will not lose focus on cyber security.
1:25:39
Every Nigerian has a right to be protected in both the physical and
1:25:46
digital domains. [Applause]
1:25:54
And you are the young people of this country. You remain most important,
1:26:02
the most important investment. You are of a nation.
1:26:08
Your ideas, your energy, and your commitment to national development
1:26:15
are among Nigerians greatest assets.
1:26:22
So I challenge you to use your platforms not only for selfex expression, angeries
1:26:32
that or retaliation but for problem solving to build
1:26:40
solutions that addresses our nation's needs. to mentor others as we grow and to
1:26:49
promote digital literacy and accountability in every corner of our society.
1:27:01
Let your leadership be defined by integrity.
1:27:07
Let your digital footprint reflect the best of our nation. Let your actions
1:27:14
speak of a generation that did not wait for permission to
1:27:21
lead. Step forward with your courage and with
1:27:27
clarity.
1:27:33
Nigeria's path to prosperity will be shaped by many forces. Make
1:27:39
yours inclusive and relevant.
1:27:46
But none will be more positive than the choices made by those who dare to
1:27:52
imagine and who possesses the skill to build.
1:27:57
Just imagine the vac
1:28:04
footballers. [Applause]
1:28:11
They were down two zero
1:28:17
before our time. Ordinary soul
1:28:22
and this is what we would have given up but they came up with perseverance,
1:28:29
determination and consistency.
1:28:37
to bring the glory to the entire nation. So let us move
1:28:43
forward together like they did. Let's your creativity
1:28:49
continue to inspire. Let your enterprise create opportunity.
1:28:56
And yet your example show this generation is not only ready
1:29:03
for the future but ready to lead the future.
1:29:12
I pray may your work be guided by wisdom.
1:29:18
May your voices will lift others. And may your generation be remembered
1:29:25
not just for its potential for the full achievements
1:29:32
of the reality of our time. God bless you all.
1:29:38
[Applause] bringing you the news in a more digital
1:29:44
way. In line with the requirements of the ceasefire deal reached on Monday night in Malaysia, the military
1:29:50
commanders in the three areas along the Thailand Cambodia border have met on Tuesday with a resolution that both
1:29:57
sides will halt the movements of troops and enforce the ceasefire agreement while waiting till August 4th, 2025 for
1:30:05
the outcome of the General Border Committee GBC meeting to be held before
1:30:10
they will know the next line of action to be taken, which could be to evacuate troops out of the area or continue the
1:30:17
war based on the aftermath of the GBC meeting agreed to be hosted by Cambodia
1:30:22
next week. Monday, the ceasefire mediator who is the Aian chair and Malaysia prime minister, Anoir Ibrahim,
1:30:29
who is currently in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia for AAN meeting, said in a
1:30:34
post via his personal verified exocial media account on Tuesday that as the
1:30:40
Aian chair, Malaysia has emerged to lead efforts in reconciling Cambodia and Thailand, two neighboring countries that
1:30:47
were nearly drawn into a more devastating conflict. adding, "With the active involvement of China and the
1:30:53
United States, we successfully achieved an immediate and unconditional ceasefire agreements, this is proof that diplomacy
1:31:00
must guide our efforts to realize peace and resolute leadership while stating in his earlier post after the ceasefire
1:31:07
agreement was reached that the ceasefire agreement is a concrete proof of the strength of AAN diplomacy rooted in
1:31:14
consensus, negotiation, and humanitarian principles. The office of the prime
1:31:20
minister of Malaysia in a press statement published on its website stated that on behalf of the Malaysian
1:31:27
government and Azian I must express my deep appreciation and gratitude to both my close friends and associates the
1:31:34
prime minister of Cambodia Sandde Han Manet and the acting prime minister of Thailand Fam Way for not only being
1:31:42
present gracious enough to participate in very frank discussions very passionate about securing peace peace
1:31:49
and due to their efforts and participation, we have seen very positive developmental results that
1:31:54
would all go well for Cambodia and Thailand and for Azian. The government of Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand issue
1:32:02
this joint press release following the special meeting chaired hosted and witnessed by Prime Minister Anoir
1:32:07
Ibrahim in Putrajaya and participated by Cambodia's Prime Minister Sam Mohabibihan Manet and Thailand's acting
1:32:15
prime minister Fam Way and co-organized by the United States of America with the
1:32:21
active participation of the People's Republic of China to promote a peaceful resolution to the ongoing situation.
1:32:28
PM Han Manet and acting PM Fam Way have expressed the positions and willingness
1:32:34
for immediate ceasefire and return to normaly. The United States President
1:32:39
Donald J. Trump has been in contact with the leaders of both countries urging the leaders to find peaceful solution to the
1:32:46
conflict. The Chinese side has kept close contact with Cambodia, Thailand,
1:32:52
Malaysia, and relevant countries to actively promote dialogue, ceasefire,
1:32:57
and restoring peace. The presence and collaboration of all parties underscore
1:33:02
a shared commitment to peace, dialogue, and regional stability. Both Cambodia
1:33:07
and Thailand reached a common understanding as follows. An immediate and unconditional ceasefire with effect
1:33:14
from 2400 hours. local time midnight on the 28th of July 2025 tonight. This is a
1:33:22
vital first step towards deescalation and the restoration of peace and security to convene informal meeting of
1:33:30
regional commanders. Regional military one and two on the Thai side and regional military four and five of the
1:33:36
Cambodian side at 7:00 hours on the 29th of July 2025 which means tomorrow
1:33:43
morning and followed by meeting with the defense attachers led by the chair of
1:33:48
Azen if both sides agreed and to convene a meeting of the general border
1:33:53
committee GBC on the 4th of August 2025 to be hosted by Cambodia as the current
1:34:01
chair of AAN. Malaysia stands ready to coordinate an observer team to verify and ensure its implementation.
1:34:08
Malaysia will also consult with fellow AAN member states to participate in the observation effort, reflecting a
1:34:15
regional commitment to supporting peace on the ground. Both sides also agreed to resume direct communications between
1:34:22
both prime ministers, foreign ministers, and defense ministers. The foreign
1:34:28
ministers and defense ministers of Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand have been instructed to develop a detailed
1:34:34
mechanism for the implementation, verification, and reporting of the ceasefire. This mechanism will serve as
1:34:41
a foundation for sustained peace and accountability. The meeting reaffirms the shared resolve of Malaysia,
1:34:48
Cambodia, and Thailand to uphold the principles of international law, peaceful coexistence, and multilateral
1:34:54
cooperation in the pursuit of a just and lasting resolution to the situation.
1:34:59
Thank you. May I invite now Prime Minister Han Manet, Cambodia Prime
1:35:04
Minister Sandek Moab Han Manet. Thank you, Prime Minister Anoa. Excellency
1:35:11
Prime Minister of Malaysia and rotating chair of ASANS, acting prime minister of Thailand, Fam
1:35:18
Way, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, today we have a very good meeting and
1:35:24
very good results that hope to stop immediately the fighting that have caused many life loss, injuries and also
1:35:30
caused a lot of displacement of people. We have about a total of 300,000 both
1:35:36
sides of refugees, 140,000 on Cambodian side, 160,000 on
1:35:43
Thailand side. We hope that the solutions that Prime Minister Anoir just announced will set a condition for
1:35:50
moving forward for our bilateral discussion to return to normalies of the relationship and as a foundation for
1:35:56
future deescalation of forces. In this sense, I'd like to express my thanks to
1:36:01
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anar Ibrahim for hosting this urgent and timely meeting as well as his effort and
1:36:08
personal initiative to mediate an immediate ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand on 24th of July 2025.
1:36:16
I also extended my deep appreciation to President Donald Trump for his decisive mediation on the 26th of July 2025.
1:36:25
Cambodia values the effort of the United States and thanks its government for organizing this crucial meeting in
1:36:31
support of peace. I wish also to thanks the government of China for Republic of
1:36:36
China for their effort and also participating in this process in order to achieve the outcome the positive
1:36:42
outcome that we have today. I also thank you Prime Minister Fam Wchayoi for his
1:36:48
positive role in constructive dialogue that we had today that leading to the agreement which will lead to the stop of
1:36:54
fighting immediately starting from tonight and open ways for our engagement between military to military from
1:37:00
tomorrow morning starting with the regional commanders meeting at 7:00 in the morning and also there's a
1:37:06
possibilities of engagement after the representative from the ASA ends attaches led by Arzian chair's country
1:37:13
Malaysia with the approval of both sides after our meeting and also we will have
1:37:18
the GBC meeting between led by the ministers of defense which will set a good platform for more discussion to
1:37:25
return to normalies. So I have once again appreciated the outcome and we hope that and I
1:37:31
confidently believe that the result that we have today will provide a lot of opportunities for hundreds of thousands
1:37:37
of people on both sides to return to normaly and the stop of fighting between our two countries and the time to start
1:37:43
rebuilding trust and confident and cooperation going forward between Cambodia and Thailand. And thank you
1:37:50
again Prime Minister Anoir. Thank you Prime Minister Fam who has been here and
1:37:57
very supportive. I invite you Fam Way to then say a few words. Acting Prime
1:38:03
Minister of Thailand Fam Way, I would like to express my sincere appreciation
1:38:08
to Prime Minister Anoir, the government of China and President Trump for your good view and concern. Today's outcome
1:38:16
reflects Thailand's desire for peaceful resolution while continuing to protect our sovereignty and the life of our
1:38:22
people. We agree to ceasefire with assurance measure that it will be carried out successfully in good faith
1:38:28
by both sides. Thank you very much. The press statement made available by the
1:38:33
office of the prime minister of Malaysia ends in quotes. Royal Thai army in a
1:38:38
number of press releases between Monday and Tuesday. said the commanders of military units in all three Thai
1:38:45
Cambodia border areas mutually agree on a ceasefire and prohibition of troop movements while awaiting the GBC meeting
1:38:52
on the 4th of August 2025. Major General Winintai Sububi Army
1:38:58
spokesperson revealed the results of the meeting and discussions between military unit commanders in the Thai Cambodia
1:39:05
border areas held today the 29th of July 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in all three areas.
1:39:11
as follows. The meeting and discussions between the first army area and Cambodian military region 5 were held at
1:39:18
the Kong Luek permanent border crossing Aranipraet district SA Kaio province led
1:39:24
by the commanding general of the first army area. Both sides agreed to refrain from troop movements to avoid suspicion
1:39:32
while awaiting the results of the GBC meeting on the 4th of August 2025 and to
1:39:38
allow leaders at each level to communicate directly when necessary. The meeting and discussions between the
1:39:44
second army area and Cambodian military region 4 were held at the Chong Jong border crossing Cap Chong district
1:39:51
province led by the commanding general of the second army area. The discussion
1:39:56
points included immediate sessation of firing, prohibition of using force or
1:40:02
weapons against civilians, refraining from reinforcing troops, and prohibiting troop movements that may cause
1:40:08
misunderstanding, as well as facilitating the return of wounded and deceased from the clashes. Both sides
1:40:14
mutually agreed and established area level coordination teams to jointly resolve immediate problems and prevent
1:40:21
recurrence. The meeting and discussions between the Chanthburi and Trap Border Defense Command CTBDC
1:40:28
and Cambodian military region 3 conducted through the online system led by the commander of the Chanthuburi and
1:40:35
Trap Border Defense Command. The meeting conclusions were in line with those in the first army area. Additionally, the
1:40:43
army spokesperson stated that the situation along the border has successfully maintained a ceasefire
1:40:48
since before the meetings in all three areas. Major General Winintai Sububari,
1:40:54
Army spokesperson, revealed that on the 29th of July 2025 at 10:30 a.m.
1:41:01
regarding the meetings and discussions between area level military unit commanders of both countries. It has
1:41:07
been reported that the areas under the responsibility of the first army area namely Barafa task force and the
1:41:14
Chanthburi and trader defense command CTBDC have successfully conducted
1:41:20
meetings with the Cambodian side. As for the area under the second army area
1:41:25
surround task force coordination is currently underway to determine a suitable date and time for both parties.
1:41:33
Therefore, no discussions have taken place at this time. The Royal Thai Army
1:41:38
will provide further information if the detailed results of the discussions show any progress. The second army area
1:41:45
detains surrendering Cambodian soldiers and upholds humanitarian principles in care and medical treatment of wounded
1:41:52
personnel. Today the 29th of July 2025, Major General Winintai Sububri, Army
1:42:00
spokesperson disclosed that the second army area has reported the results of
1:42:05
detaining 18 Cambodian soldiers following the clash incident in Sami area, Canththerac district, Sysicut
1:42:12
province. The incident occurred after the Cambodian side employed heavy weapons and indirect fire weapons firing
1:42:20
into Thai territory. The Thai side subsequently deployed the cavalry battalion task force to conduct counter
1:42:27
operations and clear Cambodian positions. During these operations,
1:42:32
several Cambodian soldiers surrendered without displaying any threatening posture or behavior toward the Thai
1:42:38
side. The unit proceeded to disarm and detain them according to proper procedures, strictly adhering to
1:42:44
international humanitarian principles. The detainees comprise 18 personnel, one
1:42:51
second left tenant, two master sergeant second class, 12 sergeant, two corporal
1:42:56
and one lance corporal. Among them, one person sustained injuries, Sergeant Mr,
1:43:03
who suffered gunshot wounds to the right hip and left arm. The Thai side subsequently arranged for his surgical
1:43:10
treatment at the hospital. Additionally, two fatalities were discovered in the area. Currently, all Cambodian soldiers
1:43:18
remain under detention at a secure location within the second army area where basic care provisions have been
1:43:24
arranged, including clothing, food, drinking water, and medical treatment as
1:43:30
necessary. Care is provided in accordance with international military standards of practice and adheres to
1:43:36
international humanitarian principles. Subsequently, relevant procedural
1:43:42
processes will be implemented regarding the deceased. The Thai side will proceed
1:43:47
to repatriate the remains of the fallen according to international standards of practice for the dignified treatment of
1:43:53
war debt. The Royal Thai Army continues to uphold human rights principles,
1:43:59
international humanitarian law, and the obligations of Thailand under the Geneva Conventions regarding the proper
1:44:05
treatment of enemy soldiers and the deceased. The second army area reported that the Cambodian side violated the
1:44:12
ceasefire agreement with disturbances and weapon attacks found in multiple areas. The Thai side therefore responded
1:44:20
accordingly to the situation regarding the meeting between military unit leaders in the area. The army
1:44:26
spokesperson revealed that efforts to proceed with the meeting continue. The Royal Thai Army received a report from
1:44:33
the Second Army area regarding the situation along the Thai Cambodia border. After the Thai side complied
1:44:40
with the ceasefire agreement after 2400 hours and closely monitored and tracked the frontline situation, military units
1:44:47
in the area reported Cambodian military operations in multiple incidents throughout the night until this morning.
1:44:54
Disturbances and the use of supporting weapons firing into Thai territory were found in several areas including
1:45:01
Chongbok area, Chongan area, Sam area, Prasau area and Fuumar Hua area. The
1:45:09
Thai side responded to the situation by deploying frontline forces and using supporting weapons to suppress the
1:45:15
Cambodian military operations. Regarding this case, Major General
1:45:20
Winintai Sububri, Army spokesperson, issued a statement that following the
1:45:25
joint agreement reached between the Thai government and the Cambodian government to cease military combat along the
1:45:32
border area effective from 2400 hours on the 28th of July 2025 to create an
1:45:39
opportunity for a peaceful atmosphere, reduce tensions, and promote cooperation between neighboring countries. The Royal
1:45:47
Thai Army clarified that the Thai side strictly complied with the said agreement by implementing a ceasefire in
1:45:53
the Thai Cambodia border area immediately upon the designated time with sincere intentions and firm
1:45:59
adherence to the mutual commitment agreed upon by both governments. However, it is deeply regrettable that
1:46:06
at the designated time, the Thai side continued to detect that the Cambodian
1:46:12
side had used weapons to attack Thai territory at multiple points, which constitutes a deliberate violation of
1:46:18
the agreement with the intention of destroying the system of mutual trust. The Royal Thai Army therefore condemns
1:46:25
such actions, and the Thai side finds it necessary to implement appropriate retaliatory measures under the
1:46:31
legitimate right of self-defense. The Royal Thai Army affirms that the Thai side did not use military force for
1:46:38
aggression but to defend against encroachment and maintain national sovereignty under international rules.
1:46:45
Additionally, the army spokesperson disclosed regarding the scheduled meeting between military unit leaders of
1:46:51
both sides which was planned to be held this morning that efforts continue to proceed with discussions between
1:46:57
military leaders of both countries. It is currently known that the time has been adjusted to 10:00 hours and other
1:47:04
details will be disclosed again. Today, the 29th of July 2025, at 11:45 a.m.,
1:47:12
the Royal Thai Army received reports of personnel casualties from combat on the 28th of July 2025 totaling three
1:47:21
individuals as follows. One, master sergeant first class Theory CJ from the
1:47:27
third infantry battalion, 13th infantry brigade. Two, sergeant first class
1:47:34
apparut from the third infantry battalion, 8th infantry brigade. Three,
1:47:40
private theory kjangthong from the second air defense regiment, second air defense brigade. The Royal Thai Army
1:47:47
pays tribute to the personnel who lost their lives in the performance of the duty to protect national sovereignty and
1:47:54
it will provide the best care for the rights and welfare of the families and descendants of these brave soldiers in
1:47:59
honor of their sacrifice. As of the 24th of July 2025,
1:48:05
there have been a total of 14 personnel casualties. Meanwhile, the Cambodia Ministry of
1:48:11
National Defense has rejected the allegations made by a spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army who accused
1:48:18
Cambodian forces of continuing to open fire despite the agreed ceasefire.
1:48:23
Speaking at a press briefing, Ministry spokesperson Mey Sakita said the Royal
1:48:28
Cambodian Armed Forces RCAF have been strictly implementing the ceasefire
1:48:33
agreement made between the two countries leaders. We strongly reject the claims made by the Thai military spokesperson
1:48:41
who alleged gunfire exchanges and violations of the ceasefire agreement. She said Cambodian forces have strictly
1:48:49
implemented and will continue to strictly implement the army commands instructions and the ceasefire agreement
1:48:55
which took effect at midnight. She added a statement made available by the office
1:49:00
of the prime minister of Cambodia indicated that the Cambodian PM says there's no time to rest despite
1:49:07
ceasefire. Prime Minister Sam Mova Borva Pad Han Manet said this morning that he
1:49:12
cannot rest even though the frontline situation has eased following the ceasefire that took effect at midnight
1:49:19
in accordance with the agreement reached between Cambodia and Thailand at the special meeting in Malaysia yesterday.
1:49:26
In a post on his social media platform, Sandek the Pad said that many critical
1:49:31
tasks lie ahead, including monitoring the situation on the ground, supporting frontline forces, implementing
1:49:38
appropriate policies for wounded and fallen soldiers, assisting hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and
1:49:44
addressing the large-scale return of Cambodian workers from Thailand. He added that his top priority in recent
1:49:51
days has been to find a swift solution to end the fighting in order to save lives both military and civilian in the
1:49:59
conflict zones. The sooner the fighting stops, the sooner the affected people,
1:50:04
especially the displaced, can return to their homes and resume their livelihoods, he wrote. At a time when
1:50:11
the nation and our people are facing hardship, I may look a little older because of the gray hairs, he joked.
1:50:18
Even if I look older and feel a little less strong than I did 10 years ago, my determination to face these challenges
1:50:25
remains unwavering. Let's wait until the army and people are safe and the country
1:50:31
has returned to peace. Then it won't be too late to dye my hair. Sand Kakamo
1:50:36
Hussein Apad Teco Hansen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has praised the
1:50:42
ceasefire initiative of US President Donald Trump, stressing that the achievement of the remarkable initiative
1:50:48
has saved the lives of tens of thousands of people from the Cambodia Thailand
1:50:53
war. First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to his excellency,
1:50:59
President Donald Trump, for his visionary initiative in creating a ceasefire and peace between Cambodia and
1:51:04
Thailand. This initiative is a tremendous achievement that has helped save countless lives in both Cambodia
1:51:11
and Thailand, he said in a Facebook post last night. The Senate President also
1:51:16
thanked the Malaysian Prime Minister Anoir Ibrahim who helped organize the meeting venue and facilitated this
1:51:23
ceasefire agreement. This ceasefire and peace agreement is yielding positive and
1:51:28
effective results. He emphasized. Moreover, Sand Techo Hansen extended his
1:51:34
gratitude to China for its support as well as to all friendly nations that have endorsed this ceasefire agreement.
1:51:41
I also wish to thank the people of Cambodia and Thailand along with both nations armed forces for their steadfast
1:51:48
support of this peace process. He concluded. Cambodia Ministry of Information reported that the Ministry
1:51:55
of Labor and Vocational Training said approximately 23,76 [Music]
1:52:02
Cambodian workers returned from Thailand between July 24th and July 27th, 2025.
1:52:09
Notably, 120,438 Cambodians returned just yesterday.
1:52:16
Today, more than 150,000 additional workers are expected to return from
1:52:22
Thailand to Cambodia. Over this 5-day period, nearly 400,000 Cambodian workers
1:52:28
will have returned. If the fighting continues, even more are likely to come
1:52:33
back. We have reported that the Royal Thai Army and the Cambodia National Ministry of Defense have both denied
1:52:40
firing the 10 projectiles that destroyed civilian houses and properties at Emerald Triangle, a city in Lao on
1:52:47
Thursday, just as both government establishments confirmed early in the morning on Sunday that fighting
1:52:53
continued through Saturday night to Sunday morning night despite President Donald Trump of the United States. US
1:53:00
statement on Saturday that he has spoken on phone with both the prime minister of Cambodia and the acting prime minister
1:53:08
of Thailand asking the two parties to agree on immediate ceasefire and failure to do so. According to Trump, US will
1:53:16
not make any business deal with both countries. In his words, Trump said, "We
1:53:21
happen to be by coincidence currently dealing on trade with both countries,
1:53:26
but do not want to make any deal with either country if they are fighting, and I have told them so." The call with
1:53:33
Thailand is being made momentarily. The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect a call back regarding war stoppage and
1:53:40
ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say. I am trying to simplify a complex
1:53:46
situation. Many people are being killed in this war. But this very much reminds me of the conflict between Pakistan and
1:53:53
India which was brought to a successful halt. We had reported that Asia is
1:53:58
apparently becoming a continent of war as hope of achieving peace in the continent appeared slim since 2023 when
1:54:05
fresh wars broke out in the Middle East Asia after Hamas attacked Israel, forcing Israel to launch a multiffront
1:54:12
wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Yemen. This occurred as Russia that has
1:54:18
parts of its territory in Asia had in 2022 launched a full-scale war against
1:54:23
its neighboring European country Ukraine which the multiple wars have led to
1:54:29
millions of deaths with many in the world expecting an end soon. But while many in the world hoped for permanent
1:54:36
end to the deadly wars, another fresh war broke out during the week on Thursday in the Southeast Asia between
1:54:42
Cambodia and Thailand after soldiers from Royal Thai Army of 14th Infantry
1:54:48
Battalion on Wednesday stepped on a landmine at Huibong Chong and Ma Namuan
1:54:54
district, Yuban Rajasthani province within the Thai Cambodia border area causing severe injury to one Thailand
1:55:01
soldier while four Other soldiers sustained some level of injuries, making the acting prime minister of Thailand,
1:55:08
Fam Way, to recall the country's ambassador from Ponam Pen and expelled
1:55:13
Cambodia's ambassador to Thailand, leading to heavy military confrontation starting next day morning, which
1:55:20
Cambodian news agency on Saturday reported that tens of thousands of innocent Cambodians, including children,
1:55:28
pregnant women, and the elderly, have been forced to flee the military aggression along along the border areas
1:55:34
including Priya Vehir, Odamini, and Pers. And the Royal Thai Army also on
1:55:39
Saturday released a video of its men hoisting the Thai flag at a location and stated that the Thai national flag was
1:55:46
raised at top Fu Makqua following Thai military operations to assault and seize
1:55:51
the Fu Makqua area where it said the Cambodian forces had been heavily positioned. adding that the area was
1:55:58
successfully captured during the evening of war on Friday. While the prime minister of Thailand, Paong Tan Shinat,
1:56:05
who is currently on suspension, blamed the cause of the war on alleged powerful criminals in Cambodia, saying the
1:56:13
conflict stems from the Thai government's efforts to crack down on call center crimes, dismantling a
1:56:19
network of immense financial interests linked to influential groups in Cambodia. Notwithstanding, the prime
1:56:25
minister of Cambodia, Sandek Moaba Han Manet, in a statement called on
1:56:31
Cambodians not to attack businesses and citizens of Thailand living in Cambodia,
1:56:37
adding that after the prime minister of Malaysia and the rotating chairman of Azian, Ana Ibrahim, intervened in the
1:56:43
matter on Thursday, both countries agreed to a ceasefire slated to start on Friday by 12:00 a.m. But an hour after
1:56:51
Malaysia prime minister told him that Thailand has agreed to the ceasefire, Thailand rescended its decision and
1:56:58
continued military actions against Cambodia and the Cambodia Ministry of National Defense spokesperson, Left
1:57:05
Tenant General Mey Sakita in an operational updates on Saturday said that Thailand has continued to expand
1:57:12
its military including its infantry forces heavy weaponry into Cambodia
1:57:17
territory.
1:57:22
bringing you the news in a more digital way. Nigeria on Monday staged an
1:57:28
uncommon welcoming ceremony to appreciate and celebrate the country women football team who may be
1:57:33
apparently correct to be described as winning queens of Africa as they landed at the Nambdi Azakiway International
1:57:39
Airport in Abuja after the Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated the host Lionusids
1:57:45
of Morocco by 3-2 in a breathtaking and thrilling final football match held in Rabbat the capital city of Morocco on
1:57:52
Saturday marking the 10th triumph of the Super Falcons on the continental stage
1:57:58
after the previous triumphs in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations WFC
1:58:04
consecutively in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004,
1:58:10
2006, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, and
1:58:16
recently for the 2024 Africa Continental Women Tournaments. This many top
1:58:22
government officials most especially governors and ministers like the governors of Kaduna, Ubisani, Governor
1:58:29
of Quir, Abdul Rahmen Abdul Razak and Imho State, Hopema gathered for hours at
1:58:35
the Nandi Azakiwwayi International Airport, Abuja waiting the super queens of Africa to arrive and after welcoming
1:58:41
the women football icons home, the governors led the amazing stars of Africa to the West Africa country's
1:58:48
presidential villa known as Aso where President Bola Ahmed Tonubu conferred on
1:58:53
the 24 Super Falcons football players and the 11 member technical team the
1:58:59
national honors awards of officer of the order of Niger O and gifted them houses
1:59:05
each in Abuja with $100,000 each for the 24 women players which
1:59:10
total sum is approximately equivalent to 3.6 6 billion naira based on 1,500

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