‘Enough is Enough, Kidnappers deserve death penalty, Remi Tinubu fumes

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said that anyone convicted of abduction deserves capital punishment. The first lady stated this in her reaction to the news of 200 women who were kidnapped in Borno State, and over 280 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Kaduna State. Remi Tinubu, also described kidnappers as cowards, saying “Whoever is kidnapping young people is sick, cruel, and a coward. “Enough is enough and I call on the state governors that once we take hold of them, they deserve capital punishment. “Why don’t they take people their size? Why are they torturing our children? What they are trying to do is kill our future. “We all know parents, when we are old we rely on our children. “Why would you go and take them from schools? Right now, I think enough is enough. As a former lawmaker, I believe that any one of them captured deserves capital punishment. “They (kidnappers) are animals, they are evil and we should take them out of our midst. “The state governors and the lawmakers should do something.” Recall that about 200 women were reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in the Gamboru-Ngala and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State. The women, who were Internally Displaced Persons, were said to have been kidnapped while they went into the bush in search of firewood. Also, over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA primary school at Kuriga, Kaduna State were abducted by bandits on Thursday, triggering national outrage. The bandits reportedly invaded the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday, shooting at their victims before taking away at least 280 of the pupils and teachers from both schools.

Islamic Cleric Apologizes To Remi Tinubu Days After He Called For Her Death

An Islamic cleric based in Katsina, Idris Tenshi, has apologised to the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, over his recent comments. Recall that the cleric, in a sermon preached in the Hausa language which went viral, described the First Lady as an “infidel” who should be killed. He had said: “Tinubu’s wife is an unbeliever, and even among the unbelievers, she is a leader. “She is among those that Allah has instructed us to kill because she is among the leaders of the unbelievers.” Following the development, the cleric came under fire as individuals and groups demanded his immediate arrest and prosecution. However, in a new video, Tenshi apologised to the wife of the president over his comments, saying that everything he said was “a mistake”. The cleric also revealed that he had withdrawn his earlier comments after other clerics properly explained the verse he quoted. He said: “I would like to pass this message to Nigerians regarding a video I did which is circulating on social media. “All the things I said were a mistake, and I don’t stand by the words I said. Other clerics have given me a proper explanation of the verse that I quoted. “As a human being, I am prone to making mistakes. I am apologising to Her Excellency Remi Tinubu for the comments I made and for taking back the words I said. “I am also apologising to Nigerians because she (Remi Tinubu) is like a mother to us. The season of politics is over. I made those comments during the time the campaign was taking place. ‘Now that God has given Bola Tinubu power, we have no other option than to support him and wish him and his family well. Whoever felt offended by the things I said, I am sorry.”

Abducted girls in FCT: Remi Tinubu calls for prayers

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has reacted to the abduction of the Al-Kadriyar sisters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a post on X, Mrs Tinubu lamented over the devastating loss of Nabeeha, one of the sisters who the abductors killed. She extended her condolences to her grieving family and called for fervent prayers for the safe return of the other sisters and others in captivity. Her words: ”It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the devastating loss of Nabeeha and extend my deepest condolences to her grieving family. ”In difficult moments like this, I urge the nation to join in fervent prayers for the safe return of these girls. Let us hold the families close to our hearts in prayers. I implore our security agencies to intensify their efforts in addressing the pressing matter of kidnappings and insecurity in our nation. The safety and swift return of the Al-Kadriyar sisters and others in captivity should be our paramount concern. ”To the parents, especially mothers, I appeal for intensified prayers for our children and for peace to prevail in our beloved country. ”May the Almighty God comfort the Al-Kadriyar family for their loss, and may God bring the other children back home safely.”

Win 2023 World Cup, First Lady tasks Falcons in send-forth dinner

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has tasked the Super Falcons to win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals holding in Australia and New Zealand. She gave the charge in Abuja on Saturday while hosting the team to a dinner ahead of its departure on Sunday for the tournament which starts July 20 and ends August 20. Mrs. Tinubu, who was represented by Dr Betta Edu, the APC National Women Leader, said that Nigeria’s appearance at the 9th FIFA Women’s World Cup must be for the noble purpose of bringing the coveted cup home. Drumming support for the Super Falcons, she pointed out that football was a major unifier in the country, urging the team to work hard so as to match the expectations of Nigerians. “It is important that you remain committed by playing together as a team; no one should think that she’s better player than the other. “It is only when you play as a team that you can record success. It is my expectation that this time, you will surpass your previous efforts. “I am sure that 99.9 per cent of Nigerians will stay glued to their television sets to watch you. Please try your best to bring the cup home.” While expressing her faith in the ability and pedigree of the team to excel at the mundial, the first lady promised to receive the team herself when they bring the cup home. Earlier, the President of Nigeria Football Federations (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gashua, had thanked the Federal Government for supporting the team. “Football remains the biggest unifier across the world; it has helped to shore up our national image while helping to reduce criminal tendencies among the youth. “I want to encourage the coaches to be more committed because you will be accountable for the outing.” Among dignitaries that attended the dinner were Mr Philip Shuaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo, top sports administrators and members of the diplomatic corps. The Nigerian national female soccer team is one out of only seven national teams that have featured in each of the competition since it debuted in 1991.