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Plateau massacre: PDP slams Tinubu, expresses fears over president’s alleged complicity
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of negligence in the face of what it labeled as genocide in Plateau State. The PDP blamed Tinubu for not visiting the affected Plateau communities, expressing concerns about his perceived inaction and raising suspicions of complicity.
The opposition party emphasized the need for an investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the massacre that occurred on Christmas Eve, where over a hundred people were killed and numerous communities in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau State were affected. Despite subsequent attacks in the same local government, Tinubu’s failure to personally visit the scenes was deemed inexplicable by the PDP.
The PDP asserted that Tinubu’s lack of personal empathy and leadership in the aftermath of the genocidal massacre fueled public concerns about potential complicity at higher levels. The party called for Tinubu to allay fears by immediately visiting the affected communities, addressing the nation, and outlining concrete steps to apprehend the perpetrators and their sponsors.
The PDP criticized the President’s silence, describing it as a grave insensitivity and dereliction of duty, particularly as the Commander-in-Chief. The party highlighted the contrast with other leaders, such as President Joe Biden, who personally visited scenes of tragedy to offer condolences.
The PDP underscored the urgency for Tinubu to wake up to his responsibilities as President, condemning the use of proxies and token gestures in addressing the crisis while citizens suffer. The party reiterated its demand for an ICC investigation into the Christmas Eve genocide, characterizing it as an international crime against the peaceful and innocent people of Plateau State.
Convicted billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, and his co-accused Joseph Emeka, have requested a plea bargain in their high-profile kidnapping case.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the State lead counsel, Mr. Yusuf Sule, disclosed the plea bargain request to the court on Thursday during the case’s call for re-arraignment. The case is being heard by Justice Adenike Cokers of the Ikeja High Court.
Evans and Emeka were scheduled to be re-arraigned on an amended five-count charge, including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit felony to wit: kidnapping, and attempted murder.
Sule informed the court, “The case was for re-arraignment, but I am aware that the defendants have applied for a plea.”
The prosecutor also noted that the plea bargain terms are being reviewed by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN).
Peruvian Health Minister Cesar Vasquez has classified transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals as mentally ill.
On May 10, Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Health Minister Cesar Vasquez, and Minister of Economy and Finance Arista Arbildo signed a decree. This decree states that transsexualism, dual-role transvestism, gender identity disorder in childhood, other gender identity disorders, and egodystonic sexual orientation are all categorized as mental health problems.
Cesar Vasquez explained that the decree was necessary for Peru’s public health services to ensure comprehensive medical attention for mental health issues.
The decree has sparked outrage among the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community, which has labeled it discriminatory.
A medical researcher at Lima’s Scientific University of the South noted that although the decree might have been well-intentioned, it shows a lack of understanding of complex LGBT issues and potentially opens the door to conversion therapy.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has singled out captain Bruno Fernandes as the only senior player the club should retain at Old Trafford this summer.
Rooney urged the Red Devils to conduct a major clear-out of players during the summer transfer window.
This recommendation follows Fernandes’ key role in Manchester United’s crucial 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Speaking to Sky Sports (via United in Focus), Rooney stated:
“He is the one player with quality and fight in him. I would keep the young players and Bruno, but all the other players need to go. There has to be a massive clear-out. It’s not going to happen in one year, but over the next couple of years.”
He added, “To compete with Man City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, they need better players.”
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