Revealed: Nnamdi Kanu's Clone to Address IPOB Members

By News Proof 

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is reportedly set to use a clone of its leaders, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to address its members via online video streaming as the group, which has been outlawed as a terror organization, remains under intense pressure to prove that Kanu is still alive and had not succumbed to corona virus diseases as reported in some media.

IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, had released a handwritten note purportedly from Kanu announcing that “I will be LIVE here on Facebook, on this page at 7pm with no edited speech or digitally remastered video by the Chinese.” 

The assertion was in response to a report by online journalist, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo, who had revealed that doctors in an Italian hospital have confirmed Kanu’s demise from COVID-19. She had exclusively reported the death of the deceased Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, from COVID-19 two weeks before the announcement of his death.

A source familiar with the situation said “The senior layer of IPOB has weighed the situation and it is truly a precarious one because people are asking for Kanu to appear in person on video as audio messages could be faked by anyone with access to state of the art software. By a stroke of luck there had been a contingency plan long in the offing.”

Investigations revealed that the contingency plan referred to by the source may not be unconnected with the cloning of Kanu, whose DNA material was harvested by the scientist when he was on exile in Israel. The decision to create a clone was out of IPOB’s fear that he could be assassinated at any time and it would be then be left without a leader. The clone is now being put to use after he reportedly died of the virus.

According to the source, while not specifically making reference to a clone, “IPOB, being a superior and more dynamic organization, has taken care of all possible outcomes. People want to see Ohamadike Nnamdi Kanu on video, they will see him, and it will not be any photo trick, it will be superior science.”

Pressed further for details, the source only said, “Stand by and watch on the appointed time that our leader gave.”

Another source in the security circle who craved anonymity because he did not have the clearance to speak revealed that even the international counterparts of Nigerian security agencies are aware that the IPOB leader is deceased from COVID-19 in the worst case scenario and is certainly in no shape to anchor a video stream if he is still considered as being alive.

The source said, “At the very best Kanu is on life support and disconnecting him to make a video broadcast will certainly kill him. So, if IPOB says they are bringing Kanu to talk to people on video then it tallies with intelligence from the past that he might have created a clone of himself to evade arrest at that time.

“The update we have is that someone that looks like him have been working international consultants, voice actors, a movie director and a body language expert to recreate the persona of Kanu without anyone noticing. The brief if that whoever will appear in the said video stream will be shorter, bulkier and slightly fairer than the Kanu we once have in custody,” he said.

In his view, getting the biometrics of the person that will appear in the video is key to verifying their true identity. He also hinted that the recent social media postings purportedly from Kanu betray slight variations from his original posts, which further fuels concerns that someone else is posting messages on his behalf.

Covid-19: Lagos council boss, Samola begins massive distribution of nosemasks

By Dansu Peter 

Samola, as he is fondly called by his admirers has begun massive free distribution of nose masks in total and prompt compliance with the directive of Lagos state government to begin the use of nose masks statewide to stem down the spread of Covid-19 in the state. 

The state Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwó-olú had yesterday launched operation Mask-up Lagos. An initiative aimed at lowering the rapid spread of Coronavirus in Lagos State, thereby mandating all lagosians to begin the use of nose masks as from Monday, 27th April 2020. 

In swift compliance with the directive, the Council Chairman of Olorunda Local Council Development Area, in BadagryLocal Government  today  commenced massive distribution of free nose masks to residents in the council. 

According to a statement released by his media aide,Adeosun Wahab, the exercise commenced at the Council Secretariat premises where members of the Executive and Legislative arms as well as Special Assistants serving in the government of the day benefitted from the first distribution phase.

Samola, while addressing the beneficiaries, shed more light into the rationale behind the first distribution and the criteria that determined the first set of beneficiaries. 

In his words, "We are picking pace with activities to follow up on the resolutions of the State Government on the use of face masks under the leadership of our indefatigable Governor, His Excellency, Mr. Sanwoolu. It has been declared that everyone must henceforth wear masks in public.

"So while we are set to distribute free nose masks to as many constituents as we can manage, we have to lead by example too. We have to present ourselves as role models and by so doing, we protect ourselves and people we come in contact with too.".

Corroborating the submissions of the Chairman was Hon. Femi Bamgbose, Vice-chairman of Olorunda LCDA who encouraged the people to embrace the initiative. 

"These actions require total participation from the populace. This is something that we all have to form a firm resolve on. I encourage our people to embrace the use of face masks in addition to the practice of proper hygiene and social distancing."

Hon. Odu Joseph, The Secretary to the Government also sought to press-home the importance of forming a united force against the spread of the virus, positing that the battle against the notorious pandemic requires such dogged discipline and unity of purpose.

"What we have learnt so far is that we need to unite our purpose as a people against this notorious outbreak. We will need to be disciplined and dogged in our approach in order to wipe our society clean. And with the commitment displayed by our Chairman, there is no doubt, we can do it."

Also to be presented with the nose masks were some members of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) led by the Education Secretary of Badagry Local Government, Alhaja Modinat Adebayo and some senior members of staff. 

Covid-19: How Local Herbs Cured Me of Coronavirus, Edo Assembly Speaker, Okiye

By Dansu Peter 

Frank Okiye, the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly has said he got cured of the deadly Covid-19 with the use of local herbs. 

 Narrating his ordeal after testing negative twice of coronavirus said he got cured due to early detection and the use of a certain local herb he did not name. 

His words :

“It is common knowledge that the virus has no cure or vaccine. It is not a death sentence. People should take the directives of the government and health experts on social distancing and other instructions seriously.

“What saved the day for me was early treatment. The test was carried out after I became symptomatic. It is better to know your status early enough,”

 “People should be cautious. We should comply with the directives of the state government to check the spread of the virus. I went into self-isolation after returning from the United Kingdom. Suspecting that I was exposed, I needed to save my family, so I contacted the Commissioner for Health who came with a team of medical professionals to inspect the place set up for my self-isolation."

“It was after I tested positive for coronavirus that I became a bit destabilised. After a while and with continuous interaction with people, I started overcoming the virus with local herbs and medication."

“I was placed on drugs to deal with the symptoms. A few days later, I started feeling better. Mine was with mild symptoms. I was not hit hard by the virus.”

Okiye is among the seven patients who have fully recovered and tested negative twice for the virus.

The speaker officially resumed for work on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, after necessary clearance

Photos from Abba Kyari's Burial in Abuja, Life Indeed Vanity

Covid-19: Badagry Baálè supports Sanwó-olú with packaged foods distribution to his community

By Dansu Peter 

In a rare show of responsible leadership, the Baálè of Iragon Thogli in Badagry Local Government, Chief Francis Sedowhe is set to distribute some packaged food items in support of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwó-olú'efforts to cushion the effects of the sit-at-home order in combat against the deadly pandemic of Covid-19.

The food items, according to his palace source will be distributed to the aged and the indigents in Iragon-Thogli town. 

Our source said the Baálè is of the opinion that the battle against the pandemic should not be left alone to the government, hence his decision to support the Lagos state government in his little way

Kogi West: I Acted On Hearsay Report, PDP Agent Tells Tribunal

By News Proof 

A witness in the hearing of the petition filed by Senator Dino Melaye, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the November 2019 Kogi West Senatorial election has told the State National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting g in Abuja, that he acted on hearsay report after result from his polling unit was declared.

According to the witness, Ibrahim Jimoh, Ijumu Ward Collation agent, he said he was not at the venue of the declaration of result after votes were counted.

He said he relied on the report of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, after the election.

But according to electoral laws, party agents must be available when results and counted before its is declared.

Jimoh told the Justice Isa Sambo led tribunal sitting at the federal high court in Abuja, that that he was not available when reault s were counted but relied on INEC report.

When asked by Dr. Oladapo Otitoju, counsel to the respondent in the petition, Senator Smart Adeyemi, if the ballot papers were counted in his presence, he said no, adding that he relied on INEC report and what other agents told him

According to him, election went on peacefully without violence.

When asked how he got to the result he said, ''I was not there. I was not on ground. Yes, It was the second agent that came to tell me the figure''.

Another witness, Ademola Samuel, a farmer, after adopting his statement on oath as evidence before the tribunal also said the election was without violence.

Samuel told the tribunal that he examined the results after the election but when asked to shed more light on his analysis of the examination ofbtge results, he said he acted on what he was told.

Further sitting of the tribunal has been adjourned to April 20,/2020.

Kogi West: I Was Not A Registered Voter, PDP Witness Admits

At the last adjourned date, a witness called by Senator Melaye, admitted that he was not a registered voter at the election.

The witness, who also served as a polling agent in the election said there was no violence in his polling unit.

He was given the registered but his name could not be found after 15mins. 

He later admitted that his name was not there and he was not a registered voters in that Unit.

Another witness, Abduganiyu Mustapha, a businessman, said there was no violence in the election against his claim in the statement he swore to before the tribunal.

When asked if there was violence during the election, he said, ''No, there was none in all the units I monitored''.

One of the witnesses also called yesterday, Kayode Medibi Friday, said there was no reported case of gun shot during the election.

According to him, no electorate was injured during the election.

When asked if there was a gun shot in his polling unit, he said, ''No, no disruption at all! 

He continued, ''People voted peacefully, results were counted under a conducive atmosphere.''

Obey, Persevere and Love; Victory Has Come - Reps Member, Hunpe Urges Constituents At Easter.

By Dansu Peter

Babatunde Hunpe, a member, representing Badagry federal Constituency at the House of Representatives has urged his constituents to obey all rules, persevere and show love for one another during this critical time that coincide with the Easter celebration.

Hunpe in his Easter message made available to News Proof through his media aide, Whenayon Yonlonfun said its unfortunate the fight against Covid-19, a pandemic plaguing the world has disrupted the celebration . He, however, urged the good people of Badagry to obey all health rules and orders made by governments in a bid to conquer the deadly virus. He enjoined his constituents to show love to one another, just like Jesus laid down his life for mankind.

"Today, the world is experiencing a turbulent and probably the most challenging era due to the pandemic, Covid-19 caused by Coronavirus. This has, as well coincide with the Easter celebration, especially for the Christians, but I want to urge you, my constituents to see victory at sight just as our Lord, Jesus Christ has risen from the dead as conqueror. "

"The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwó-olú and President Muhammadu Buhari are having a sleepless night to ensure that the war against this killer virus is victorious. I urge you to persevere this critical time, "though time" they say "don't last, but tough people do". Please, maintain social distancing, healthy living and other rules as stipulated by the governments and health experts and victory shall come.

"There's no amount of palliatives materials and funds that the governments and some of us in the governments could give that will be enough to cushion the effects of the stay-at-home order, but as an individual, let show love and kindness to our neighbors, especially the aged, poor and destitutes by sharing excess foods we have with them. Let's emulate Jesus, who laid down his life for all mankind. "

"This silent celebration of Easter is unusual, let us all make an unusual sacrifices to bring back our freedom. ," he said

Covid-19 Lockdown: Centre welcomes Nigerian Army's initiative to checkmate human rights abuses by personnel

By News Proof 

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has applauded the Nigerian Army leadership for setting up a mechanism to checkmate human rights abuses by its personnel during enforcement of coronavirus lockdown. 

In a circular on Thursday, the Army urged Nigerians to report unprofessional conduct of its personnel during the lockdown ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari in Lagos, Ogun and the FCT.

CESJET believes this is timely, proactive and a well-thought-out move by the Army. 

In a statement signed by Executive Secretary, Isaac Ikpa, the Centre says this is another demonstration of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai's penchant for enhanced civil-military relationship. 

CESJET reckoned the move will put the officers on their check and ensure they carry out their duty within the ambit of the law. 

The Centre, however, warned the public to be mindful of fake activists that might want to use this opportunity to blackmail the various security agencies by circulating doctored videos of human rights abuses. 

To ensure transparency, CESJET says it has successfully launched a situation room to monitor issues of human rights abuses by all security agencies participating in the lockdown.

Read full statement below:

The leadership of the Center for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency welcomes you all to this press conference at the instance of the breakout of the Coronavirus pandemic across the globe. 

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency wishes to use this medium to salute the various efforts of the Federal Government in containing the further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. 

The efforts thus far are commendable, and in light of the above, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency wish to encourage Nigerians to join hands with the federal government by adhering to the various directives and measures put in place by the Federal Government in this regards.   

We wish to put it on record that the World Health Organization (WHO) has indeed stated that one of the measures that all countries must adopt towards an effective containment of the novel virus is a general sit at home policy for a specific period. 

It is on the heels of the above that the Federal Government directed the Lockdown of Abuja, Lagos, and Ogun state for an initial period of 14 days to implement the social distancing initiative which has proven to the most robust method in containing the further spread of the Coronavirus in Nigeria. This presidential directive has consequently thrown on the shoulders of the Nigerian Army the arduous task of ensuring the compliance of the Nigerian citizens to the sit at home order. 

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency is not oblivious of the daunting task of ensuring that Nigerians adheres to this directive without recording cases of human rights violations and degradation by security operatives deployed to the streets. 

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency is consequently elated and impressed with the proactive initiative of the leadership of the Nigerian Army in setting up a special desk for members of the public to report cases of unprofessional conduct by Nigerian Army personnel during the COVID-19 Lockdown. 

This initiative is indeed a welcome development in the sense that the leadership of the Nigerian Army led by Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has efficiently responded to concerns raised by well-meaning Nigerians as regards the excessive use of force and human rights abuses by security personnel during this period. 

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency wishes to use this medium to salute the foresight displayed by the leadership of the Nigerian Army in ensuring that its personnel deployed to enforce the COVID-19 Lockdown does so within the ambits of the law and under a generally accepted practice. 

The setting up of the feedback desk by the Nigerian Army would go a long way in ensuring that Nigerian Army personnel do not go overboard in the implementation of the COVOD-19 Lockdown. This is mindful of the fact that some security personnel might engage in acts that might violate the human rights of citizens in the prevailing circumstances.  

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency also wishes to use this medium to warn members of the general public to be mindful of the activities of fake activists that might want to use this opportunity to blackmail the various security agencies by circulating undated pictures and videos of military personnel violating the rights of citizens to mislead the general public in an attempt to cause chaos in the polity. 

The members of the general public must also be aware that this group of mischief-maker dots the nook and crannies of Nigeria looking for every available opportunity to cause unnecessary tension and apprehension in fulfillment of their mandate of fracturing the peace and tranquility in Nigeria. 

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency wishes to announce that as part of its efforts towards ensuring that the rights and privileges of Nigerians are protected during the COVID-19 Lockdown, it has successfully launched a situation room to monitor issues of human rights abuses by all security agencies participating in the COVID-19 Lockdown across the country and will make its investigations know to the public in due course.

We, therefore, enjoin all Nigerians to support the federal and states government by observing the sit at home order and not allowing themselves to be used by dubious elements to disturb the peace of the country.

The members of the general public must also cooperate with security operatives by ensuring that those mandated to perform essential duties are well accredited with proper means of identification at all times. 

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency believes that with the efforts of the federal government, the containment of the Coronavirus would be effectively implemented soonest.  

Thank you for attending this press conference.