Charmingrascal:
If you traveled to a far distance because of NYSC and ur journey was smooth through out ur one service year
You should always give thanks to God many didn't make it within that one year period.

WibusJaga:



Most importantly, no life was lost. The other items no be anything. If that Ekanem's burnt house could be replaced in few weeks, what is corpers' luggage & phones.

you're right

talk2hb1:
Alihamdulillah, no life was lost!

yes

Just wise
DisGuy

Lasticlala
Mynd44

A bus carrying Youth Corps members exploded on its way from NYSC Orientation Camp in Delta State.

The bus which was heading to Warri after the orientation exercise busted in flames along the way.

A source told GRASSROOT REPORTERS no life was lost although some corpers' luggages and phones were burnt down.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rFkLn13RdU

Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/12/bus-carrying-youth-corpers-bursts-into.html?m=1

Lasticlala
Mynd44

Men of the Nigeria Police have gunned down two suspected armed robbers and arrested four others along Owerri Road, Onitsha, Anambra State.


An eyetwitness told GRASSROOT REPORTERS that the robbers met their waterloo while robbing residents of Owerri Road. The police were informed of the attack and they swung into action, gunning down two of the suspects and arrested four others.



The deceased armed robbers' names were give as Chinedu Okeri and Chukwuebuka Orizu. Their ring leader, Abuchi Osim was also arrested. He led security operatives to their hideout were others were arrested.



Two locally made pistols, 5 live cartridges and a tricycle were recovered from the robbers.

Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/12/two-suspected-armed-robbers-killed-4.html?m=1

Lasticlala
Mynd44
OAM4J

The Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has cancelled this year's Calabar Carnival.


This is coming few days after the state Commissioner for Tourism, Mr. Eric Anderson confirmed to newsmen that the annual festival would hold despite lack of preparations.



Announcing the suspension of the 2021 Carnival at State Executive Council Chamber, attended by carnival band leaders, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Eteng Jones Williams, members of the state Executive Council, local government chairman from the 18 Council areas of the state, Governor Ayade cited the health concerns arising from the outbreak of COVID-19 variant, Omicron as well as prevailing security situation as reasons for the suspension. He said he would not as a governor and leader compromise the lives and safety of the citizens for the fleeting excitement of the carnival.



Before announcing the suspension, Ayade had subjected the decision to popular votes, following which majority of the stakeholders voted for the suspension of the carnival.



Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/11/breaking-ayade-counters-tourism.html?m=1

Residents of Bakassi Local Government Area have cried out over incessant cultist, armed robbery attacks in the LGA.



This is as suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) hoisted the Biafra flag at 'Welcome to Bakassi', the entry route to the local government, harassed residents of the area.



Residents who spoke with GRASSROOT REPORTERS said the suspected IPOB members stormed the area, chased away security men manning the area and hoisted their flag. More security men were however deployed to the area and the boys fled.



A resident, Emmanuel Okon told GRASSROOT REPORTERS that residents of Ikot Okon Ekpri Iwong, Ikot Edem Oku, Ikang, live in fear as they are attacked by cultists, armed robbers almost on daily basis.

He said "It's a terrible situation in Bakassi as I speak to you. They attack market women going to market, collect their monies almost on every market day.



"They do all these with impunity as there is little or no security presence the area. No police station, nothing. Last week Friday, they attacked some policemen at Welcome To Bakassi."





In an exclusive interview with GRASSROOT REPORTERS, the Chairman of Bakassi Local Government Area, Hon. Iyadim Iyadim confirmed the hoisting of the Biafran flag at the local but said security men came and removed the flag.
He said: "By hoisting the Biafra flag, the boys may not know the consequences of their action. Some of these boys are ignorant, some are used by external forces. We have made them know that we are not taking their matter lightly. Security men have been deployed to the area. In fact, we have placed a temporary curfew in the LGA from 7pm."



The chairman explained that the deteriorating security situation in Bakassi is compounded by the non-resttlement of the Bakassi people and government's failure to fulfill its promise to ex-Niger Delta militants who downed their tools and embraced amnesty.

"The government had asked these agitators to down their tools and embrace amnesty and they were more than 500 who surrendered. When Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in collaboration with state government wanted to do life support training for the ex-agitators, they picked nearly 160 and the remaining ones don't know when the next would be their turn and something is not also done to sustain them, so it's difficult to stop them from harassing people to collect their valuables. Something should be given to them.



" We have done everything to curtail the activities of these boys. We used operatives to arrest them but the problem will never be stopped by that approach." He said.



Hon. Iyadim further explained that the situation is so bad that has not gone to work for the past one year as his council headquarters was completely raised down last year.



"My local government was brought down by people who are very disgruntled with government. They burnt down the police station, brought down every government institution in the local government.



" As I speak, for more than one year I've not gone to work. I only work skeletally but I intend to resume next month.



The council chairman called for help from government and bodies.

"I am making effort but there has to be a carrot and stick approach to this thing. When you tell them don't do this, what do offer them on the right hand?. We have also made our case known. The security agencies have also written to government. All the arms of government are aware of these challenges in my local government.



" Government should please come to my aid. We will not be able to remove these people from the local government without deliberate effort. The governor of Cross River State is trying his best but other people may join.



"Bakassi problem is a big one. Till today, there is no resettlement for the people. These is no compensation for the ceding of Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon".



On the lack of electricity in the LGA for more than one year, he assured that soon, power supply will be restored as efforts had been made in this direction.



Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/11/bakassi-council-chair-residents-cries.html?m=1

In the aftermath of the unfortunate demise of a Ph. D Student, Kebi Lestley following a surgical operation conducted in the Unical Medical Centre, the Management of the University of Calabar has directed the immediate suspension from duty of the Director, Medical Centre, Dr. Leku Ador and Dr. Eyo O. E.



According to separate letters of suspension issued to the affected staff and signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe, it is alleged that the decision to conduct the operation was not based on any sound medical advice/practice.



The said Dr. Eyo is alleged to have carried out a major operation on the decease without carrying out a CT Scan to determine what nature of treatment was required: an act considered quite unprofessional of a medical doctor of his status.



Similarly, the Director, Medical Centre is suspended because he failed to provide the necessary leadership expected of him when it was mostly needed.



While on suspension with effect from 15th November, to pave way for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the patient, both doctors are enjoined to assist the investigative committee set up for that purpose.



Furthermore, the Director, Medical Centre, Dr. Ador has been directed to hand over to Dr. Dien Dien, the Deputy Director of Health Services who is to oversee the office of the Medical Director till further notice.


Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/11/unical-suspends-medical-director-one.html

Armed robbers in miliary uniform, on Monday, November 8, at about 11am, unleashed an unprecedented mayhem on communities in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, killing a middle-aged man and injuring many.



An eyewitness told GRASSROOT REPORTERS that the robbers were heavily armed with sophisticated weapons, numbering about 20. He said the men of the underworld stormed some villages in Obanliku before attacking Utanga, a community few kilometers from the popular Obudu Ranch Resort, but they couldn't do anything to resist the attack, as they were caught unawares due to lack of mobile telecommunication network in the area.



He said

"They first robbed five communities close to Utanga. We were not aware that there was robbery incident going on as there is no mobile network in the area. After that, they drove through the road to Utanga, robbing shops to shops, residential houses.



"At first, shop owners thought they were military men, not until they started shooting indiscriminately.



"They entered shops, beat up, Injured those that refused complying with them. A young man from Utanga was shot dead in the process.



The source further said that a fuel station worker who tried to argue with the armed robbers was stabbed in the back, arms; and a deep cut on his head, adding that he has been taken to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.



Another eyetwitness said he saw the armed robbers seizing motorcycles from some villagers in Utanga.



Some of the villagers who spoke with GRASSROOT REPORTERS lamented the lack of telecommunication network in Utanga and a functional security network in the area. They called on government to put in place functional Police Post in the area, as they have been subjected to incessant robbery attacks in recent time.





Obanliku Council Chairman Mourns Victim of Robbery Attack in Utanga Community, Calls for Calm

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Area Evang. Hon (Mrs) Margaret Inde has described as barbaric, the gruesome killing of an indigene of Utanga Ward by suspected armed robbers in the early hours of Monday, November 8th, 2021 in Utanga.


One of the victims of the attack receiving medical attention



Hon. Inde who condemned the ugly incident enjoined the family of the deceased to be strong, praying for his peaceful repose of the victim of the attack, as well as quick recovery of those who were wounded and currently receiving treatment at various health facilities.



Hon. Inde as part of relief measures has dispatched a team led by her Special Adviser on Security, Mr. Gabriel Akomaye to visit victims who were hospitalised as a result of the incident.



The LGA Boss sympathized with the victims, calling for calm and assured that efforts are in top gear to bring perpetrators to book.


A delegation of Obanliku LGA Chair on a condolence visit to the deceased family


She said government will stop at nothing to guarantee the safety of citizens, stressing the need for Obanliku to be vigilant and work with security agencies at all times to make their jobs easier.



While lamenting the infiltration of miscreants into Obanliku, she called on neighbouring Local Government to beef up their security, noting that a threat to one is a threat to all.



The Council Chairman explained that government will not need to let loose the security strategies deployed to safeguard the entire Local Government from further attacks and appealed for continuous peaceful coexistence as a recipe for check against all forms of social disturbance, saying "God will not spare the wicked in the land of Obanliku"



Hon. Inde assured indigenes that government will ensure all factors militating against the effectiveness of security apparatus in the LG will soon be a thing of the past. Hence arrangement have been concluded to equip the police with a patrol vehicle to Beef-up Security



She however maintained that "security strategies deployed by government to keep Obanliku safe will not be posted on social media"



One person in connection with attack has been arrested. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Obanliku LGA Chairman, Akpo John Unimnia, said:

"The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Obanliku Mr. Elemi Bassey have already taken into custody one indigene of Utanga who allegedly harbored one of the suspectedly robbers before the incident."


Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/11/robbers-in-military-uniform-unleash.html?m=1

A Kenyan man identified as Evans Mutugi has filed a lawsuit on Monday 8th November against Maura Medical center in Nairobi Parklands for allegedly being subjected to an inhuman surgical procedure by his alleged ex-girlfriend Rose Kagwira who is one of the nurses working at the hospital.



According to reports as gathered by GRASSROOT REPORTERS, Mr. Mutugi explained that he was rushed to the facility for emergency medical attention after a motorcycle accident on Saturday 6th afternoon.



It was at that point that his Ex-fiancé Kagwira attended to him.



In the lawsuit filed through John & K company advocates, Mutugi is now demanding sh 6.4 Million in compensation.

Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/11/photo-man-sues-hospital-for-allowing.html?m=1

Niflheim:
This is so sad!!! May she rest in peace!!!

Amen.

Lasticlala

Niflheim:
This is so sad!!! May she rest in peace!!!

amen

A 17-year-old girl, Joy Amarachi Nwabueze has been electrocuted in Portharcourt, Rivers State.


GRASSROOT REPORTERS gathered that the teenage girl was electrocuted while cleaning the church she attends on Sunday evening, October 31, 2021.



A member of the church who pleaded anonymity told GRASSROOT REPORTERS that the girl was electrocuted while cleaning the fan inside the church auditorium.

"She was full of life that day. She told me she was going to church to clean. I later learnt that she has been electrocuted by the fan inside the church while cleaning it".


Meanwhile, friends of the late teenage secondary school leaver took to Facebook to mourn her death.

Williams E. Kalu wrote "I remember when u came to the studio to record a song. The zeal was impressive, but I sent u away, "Go. U need to do serious rehearsals"where my exact words. I didn't know that was the last time I would see u. How can u be electrocuted while sweeping the church God u know better. CHURCHES HEAR ME NOW. ITS NOT ONLY DIE BY FIRE,PRAY HARDER, HOLY GHOST FIRE,TONGUE SPEAKING AND THE REST. THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF YOUR MEMBERS SHOULD BE A PRIORITY TOO. IF THEY ALL DIE,WHO WILL BE IN THE CHURCH?? RIP Joy girl.�����"


Godswill Kingsley also wrote: "What a world see girl way me and my brother see on Sunday when we day go wedding and she told me and my brother that she go follow us ok I tell her make she follow us na today I come back from work today na i hear say she don die today may her soul rest in peace Amen and amen"


Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/11/17-year-old-electrocuted-while-cleaning.html

Lasticlala
Mynd44
OAM4J

There was pandemonium in and around Eburutu Army Barracks area of Calabar Municipality in Cross River State, as deafening sounds rocked the area on Friday afternoon.

GRASSROOT REPORTERS reports that the bomb explosion shattered roofs and walls of buildings close to the barracks while some of the buildings were pulled down by the heavy explosion.

Reacting, the Nigerian Army claimed responsibility for the explosion, explaining that the exercise is a routine one carried out by the military "to detonate expired explosives."


A statement signed by Capt. Dorcas Oluwatope Aluko, Assistant Army Public Relation Officer, 13 Brigade, reads:

"The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army would be conducting a disposal of expired explosives at the Shooting Range Calabar from 14 to 17 October 2021.

"The exercise is a routine military exercised aimed to detonate expired explosives. Members of Ikot Effangha, Ikot Ansa,and Lemina communities are advised to stay off range area during the exercise.

"The general public are equally urged not to panic from sound of explosives but go about their lawful daily activities."

Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/10/bomb-explosion-rock-calabar-army-react.html

By Obio Monday

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has appointed music icon, Iyanya Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism and Entertainment.

The Kukere crooner joins the likes of Nollywood actress, Shan George, Ubi Franklin, BBNaija ex-housemate, Gedoni to be appointed into the governor's cabinet.

A statement signed by Mr. Christian Ita, Senior Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor, on Wednesday said Mr. Mbuk's appointment and that of 26 others takes immediate effect.

See list containing all the 27 new appointees

Source: https://www.grassrootreportersng.com/2021/09/governor-ayade-appoints-musician-iyanya.html?m=1

Iliveforever:
Thuggeryand fetish acts never pays

fact

Auxtin85:
He who kill by sword die by sword

fact