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Starved Animals Spotted At Kaduna Zoo, Funmi Iyanda Reacts
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      Nigerians took to social media to express grave concern when photos of hungry-looking animals flooded the internet on Tuesday, November 10.
ThisDay reports that a visitor who visited Gamji Gate Zoo in Kaduna state took pictures of a starved lion, hyena, and other animals.
Among the animals that appear to just be subsisting are crocodiles and a chimpanzee. A horrible sight shows some crocodiles in shallow waters.

       Funmi Iyanda, a veteran Nigerian TV personality, wondered why an institution is keeping animals it could not adequately provide for.

      She said that the state of the wild animals aptly reflects the way the Nigerian society treats affairs in general.
Funmi Tweeted:
"Such a strong society metaphor. Cage something so powerful and beautiful, reduce it to an unrecognisable version of itself until it dies is typical mindless cruelty. The mindlessness is what makes it so effective because the cruelty is unplanned, slow, and casual. It just is."
The animals are in a horrible state of hunger. Photo source: ThisDay Live
Legit.ng compiled some other reactions below:

     @wuraolathegold said:
"Mhhm the cruelty being perpetrated these days against Nigerians is definitely planned, premeditated and well thought out. They’re doing an excellent job."

     @Prof_Ben_G said:
"They are not cows... If they were cows they would be very fat... Priority."

      @vicessien said:
"Human being never see food eat for his country bellyful, na animal for Zoo one come see am eat."

     @Hammed4015 said:
"Kai. This made me remind my sojourn to OAU zoo then, my colleagues and I met almost dead Lions of these shape. We asked for the cause and we were told lack of fund to buy pig which is their prey
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CBN Accuses EndSARS Campaigners Of Terrorism
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Apex bank alleges transactions in frozen accounts can cause economic, security harm



• Freezing accounts is illegal, Federal Govt behaving like a terrorist, says Aisha Yesufu



Eniola Akinkuotuand Adelani Adepegba



The Federal Government was able to freeze the accounts of 20 #EndSARS campaigners after telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that the funds in their accounts might have been linked to terrorist activities.



This is according to a written address in support of a motion ex parte filed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.



The CBN had in the second week of October frozen 20 accounts and thereafter approached the court to seek an ex parte order to freeze the accounts.



In the case with suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/1384/2020, filed before Justice A. R. Mohammed, the CBN, however, made no mention of the fact that the 20 accounts were owned by persons involved in the #EndSARS protests, but told the court that the funds might have emanated from terrorist activities.



The written address read in part, “My lord, the nature of the transactions undertaken through the defendants’ accounts are of suspected terrorism financing in contravention of Section 13(1)(a)and(b) of the Terrorism (Prevention)(Amendment) Act, 2013 and Regulation 31(2)(a)and (3)(b) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism Regulations, 2013.”



In a supporting affidavit deposed to by one Aondowase Jacob on behalf of the CBN, it was stated that the Head of the Economic Intelligence Unit of the Governor’s Department, CBN, Joseph Omayuku, had conducted an investigation on the accounts of the defendants and other individuals and entities held with certain banks in Nigeria.



According to the affidavit, the investigation showed that the owners of the accounts may have been involved in terrorist activities.



It added, “There is a grave allegation that the defendants are involved in suspected terrorism financing via their bank accounts in contravention of the provisions of extant laws and regulations. The aforesaid transactions undertaken by the defendants, using their bank accounts, can cause significant economic and security harm to the public and the Federal Republic of Nigeria if left unchecked.



“The applicant (CBN governor) is thus desirous to have the court empower him to direct the freezing of the 20 accounts listed on the annexure to this application and all other bank accounts held by the defendants.



“A freezing order of this honourable court in respect of the defendants’ accounts would also enable the investigation of the activities of the defendants to a logical conclusion with a view to reporting same to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.”



The apex bank said unless the order was granted, it would not be able to ensure that the money remained intact, while investigations were ongoing.



The 20 accounts frozen by the CBN are domiciled in Access Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Fidelity Bank, United Bank for Africa and Zenith Bank.



The accounts were said to have been flagged after they received money with the narration #EndSARS.



One of the frozen accounts, marked 0056412470 and domiciled in Access Bank, belongs to Bolatito Olorunrinu Oduala, an #EndSARS campaigner, who was appointed into the Lagos State judicial panel set up by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.



Another frozen account marked 0033974485 and domiciled in Access Bank belongs to Bassey Israel, the medical team coordinator for the #EndSARS protests in Port Harcourt.



Similarly, an account marked 0054676984 domiciled in Access Bank belongs to Gatefield Nigeria Limited, which paid freelance journalists to cover the protests.



Justice Mohammed froze the accounts for 180 days subject to renewal, but said anyone who was not satisfied with the ruling was free to challenge it.







Freezing protesters’ accounts illegal – Yesufu



A leading member of the #EndSARS protesters, Aisha Yesufu, described the freezing of the #EndSARS protesters’ accounts as illegal, noting that the government “is behaving like a terrorist.”



She questioned the freezing of the accounts ahead of the court injunction ordering the banks to block the accounts.



Yesufu stated, “The question is, why did they freeze the accounts before obtaining a court injunction? Why the illegality? Our judiciary should know that it is an independent arm of government and there is separation of power.



“The government should be ashamed of itself. The United Arab Emirates just convicted some Nigerians, who were accused of terrorism, and we are hearing that the government would appeal on their behalf. That is where the problem is.”



The activist accused the Federal Government of pampering insurgents, while bearing down on peaceful and harmless protesters.



She added, “#EndSARS campaigners are protesters and they protested the way the Constitution allows, so all these are shenanigans. They had better focus on the terrorists.



“Bandits are laying down their arms and they are taking them to Government Houses, while Boko Haram members are being given preferential treatment, but Nigerians, who were protesting, were being killed by the government. The government is the one behaving like a terrorist right now.”
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EndSARS: Banks To Rebuild Burnt Police Stations
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Nigerian lenders will rebuild new fewer than 44 police stations burnt across the country by hoodlums during the #End- SARS crisis that rocked the nation a few weeks ago, New Telegraph learnt yesterday.



An authoritative source said that although like most businesses, the banking industry is still reeling from the massive losses it suffered during the crisis, as many branches and hundreds of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) were vandalised and looted, the lenders have taken the decision to rebuild some of the burnt police stations as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).



This newspaper also gathered that apart from the plan to rebuild torched police stations, the lenders, under the aegis of the Bankers’ Committee, will soon launch a fresh Youth Empowerment Fund as part of measures to address rising unemployment in the country.



These two laudable initiatives (rebuilding of burnt police stations and the Youth Empowerment Fund), our source said, would be officially announced by the Bankers’ Committee by the end of this month. The #EndSARS crisis broke out on October 20, when security forces in Lagos opened fire on unarmed protesters at the Lekki toll gate, who had been staging a sit-in for about two weeks, calling for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious Police unit that had long been accused of extortion, torture and extra-judicial killings.



This sparked widespread social unrest that saw hoodlums torching many police stations and also wounding and killing several police officers across the country. Indeed, the damage inflicted on the law enforcement agents during the crisis was so massive that it led to the disappearance of police operatives from streets of major cities in some parts of the country for several days.



The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu had, on October 30, said: “Available reports show that 22 police personnel were extra-judicially killed by some rampaging protesters and scores injured during the protests. Many of the injured personnel are in life-threatening conditions at the hospitals. “Two hundred and five police stations and formations, including other critical private and public infrastructure, were also damaged by a section of the protesters. Despite these unprovoked attacks, our police officers never resorted to use of unlawful force or shooting at the protesters as alleged in the report.”



Analysts point out that even before the #EndSARS protests, the Nigeria Police had been grappling with funding and manpower challenges. The source said: “Without adequate security, no businesses and individuals alike will feel safe. So, it is imperative that steps are urgently taken to restore the morale of police officers.”



She also noted that in order to address youth unemployment, which most analysts agree helped fuel the #EndSARS crisis, the Bankers’ Committee has, in recent years, been actively collaborating with the CBN to launch Youth Empowerment programmes. She particularly cited the Agri-Business Small and Medium Enterprise Investment Scheme (AGSMEIS) and the Creative Industry Financing Initiative (CIFI) as two programmes that are aimed at empowering the youth. New Telegraph recently reported that the CBN partnered with the Federal Government to launch the N75 billion the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (N-YIF).



The N-YIF aims to financially empower Nigerian youths to generate at least 500,000 jobs between 2020 and 2023.

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Kind Granny Who Carried Daughter's Pregnancy Gives Birth To Her First Grandkid, Rejoices
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    A 51-year-old woman has given her daughter the best gift known to man after giving birth to her first grandchild.
Julie Loving, who served as a surrogate for her daughter and son-in-law, delivered the baby through C-section on Monday, November 2, 2020.

    The US grandmother’s delivery was termed as difficult and almost miraculous by her child Breanna Lockwood.
Julie gave birth to a cutie named Briar. Photo: Breanna Lockwood
Breanna and her husband had difficulty when it came to conceiving and their mother stepped in without flinching and carried the pregnancy to term successfully.

     Julie’s daughter said:
“My mom was an absolute rockstar throughout the difficult delivery. The sacrifices she took to bring this little slice of heaven into our world takes my breath away.”
Photos as 80-year-old British grandmother and her 35-year-old Egyptian lover get married
Dailymail reported the 51-year-old was already menopausal but felt up to the challenge when the opportunity to help presented itself.

    Breanna and Aron had been together for four years and during the whole period, the couple tried to get a child.
The odds were never stacked in their favour and they were always met with disappointment.
The new mum went through surgery, egg extraction and even suffered an ectopic pregnancy during her quest for motherhood.

     The couple had been married for eight years without a child. The five children were christened during a naming ceremony that was held at the Tema Community 1 Assembly of the Church of Pentecost, opposite the Full Gospel Church International.
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Queen Of Aso Nigeria, Peace Chinwendu Releases Official Photos After Crowning
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Spotlighting The Significant Qualities Of

Peace Chinwendu, Queen Of Aso Nigeria 2020



In Nigeria, an exceptionally beautiful, vibrant, intelligent and overwhelmingly admirable beauty Queen and Model, Her Majesty, Queen George Peace Chinwendu, the recently crowned Queen of Aso Nigeria Pageant Winner, has remained in the frontline of proactive Initiatives and projects to support humanity. Her creative philosophical approaches towards life endeavours has continue to encourage the significance of feminism, thereby engaging in her a vision to improve and restructure the standards in Modeling and pageantry.



As an Enterpreneur and Chief Executive Director of Wendy P Beddings, the young 23years old Enugu State Indigene from IgbobEze North LGA has maintained focus in her professional career-interest for fashion designs and clothing technology. In a review of her formative years and bibliography, StatePress Researcher uncovered several noble and reputable qualities, engagements and endeavours of Queen Peace.



Birthed on the 3rd of September in 1997, at Enugu state, where she hails from, George Peace grew up under the care and guidance of her parents. Considering her unequivocal interest in fashion design, Queen George Peace Chinwendu enrolled for admission in the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, where she is currently studying Fashion Design and Clothing Technology.



The illumination in her career antecedents, especially as a Model, Fashion designer and a Beauty Queen has remained undeniably vibrant, as she continues to make gainful advancements towards self improvement and intellectual development. Her hobbies cuts across listening to good Music, Traveling and having mind-stimulating conversations.



Queen George Peace Chinwendu is one of the few new beauty Queens in Nigeria, who has all what it takes to lead the plausible paths in Modelling and the pageant industry. Informally, her body measurements is proportioned in a Bust at 38, Waist at 30 and Hip at 41. George Peace has continue to garner amazing fans and followers, with emphasis on her capacity and individual content.

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EndSARS: Pastor Sam Adeyemi Speaks After Man Dragged Him To Court Over Protest
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     Pastor Sam Adeyemi of the Daystar Christian Centre has reacted to the lawsuit against him by a Nigerian activist called Kenechukwu Okeke.
Okeke recently dragged 50 celebrities who were involved in the EndSARS protest to court, claiming that they conspired to cause fear and also disturbed the peace of the nation.

   The self-acclaimed activist also noted that his properties were destroyed during the course of the protest.
Reacting to the court papers that have been circulating on social media, Pastor Sam asked for the person who sent Okeke to file the lawsuit which he described athesamadeyemi

 
       Yemi Alade, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Paul Okoye, and Falz are some of the musicians whose names appeared in the court papers.
Other celebrities like comedian Taaooma, Uche Jombo, Tacha, Burna Boy, AY Makun, Don Jazzy among others were also listed in the papers.
Check out the list in Okeke's tweet below:
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EndSARS: Pastor Sam Adeyemi reacts to a lawsuit against him for his participation in the protest. Photo: Instagram/@thesamadeyemi

     
     Adeyemi admonished other clergymen to assist the needy as the coronavirus pandemic made many families unable to feed.
Adeyemi's admonition to his colleagues earned him commendations from Nigerians many of whom have castigated churches for not stretching their 'hands' to the needy in the society, especially during the pandemic.
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