Day: June 14, 2018

Chief whip suspended in Ekiti House of Assembly for sleeping at plenary sessions

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Mr. Sunday Akinniyi, Ekiti State House of Assembly’s Chief Whip who is representing Ikere Constituency 2, has been suspended for allegedly sleeping at plenary sessions. A statement signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Dr. Samuel Omotoso in Ado-Ekiti, said the House suspended Akinniyi over series of allegations levelled against him, chief among which is his sleeping habit. Omotosho said that the decision followed a thorough investigation carried out by Ayodele Fajemilehin-led committee of the Assembly. He said Akinniyi was accused few weeks ago of “breeding terrorism and violence…

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10 killed in Zamfara gunmen attack

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10 people were confirmed dead by the Zamfara State Police Command following the attack in Dutsen-Wake and Oho villages in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Muhammad Shehu, who made the confirmation in Gusau, said the bandits attacked the two villages on Tuesday around 10p.m. He said: “We received distress call Tuesday that the bandits attacked the area around 10p.m. We quickly responded by mobilising policemen to the area, led by Area Commander Kaura-Namoda Police Area Command, and Divisional Police…

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