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Nigeria: Seven Police Officers Killed by Armed Attackers in Abuja

3Jul

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Nigeria: Seven Police Officers Killed by Armed Attackers in Abuja

Seven men of the Nigerian Police Force have been reportedly gunned down by unknown armed attackers this afternoon at Abuja. The incident is said to have taken place at the Galadimawa Junction, off the International Airport Road. As at the time of filing this report full details of the incident was not yet known. However, the Police Commissioner for the FCT, Sadiq Bello has confirmed the incident. Source: Premium Times

Nigeria: There Was No Police Protest – Nigerian Police Force

3Jul

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Nigeria: There Was No Police Protest – Nigerian Police Force

The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force, Ag. DCP Jimoh O. Moshood has stated that there was no protest by any officers in Maiduguri. According to him, they only went to inquire about their pending allowances. Videos obtained by different media houses however tell a different story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZNgI-qAAG0 Find below the full text of the disclaimer from Force Headquarters. "No Police Personnel Protested in Maiduguri as a Result of Non-payment of Special Duty Allowance "Police Officers and men in the State are on their duty posts ensuring public peace and law and order in the State "The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to media report that Policemen protested in Maiduguri over non-payment of their Special Duty Allowance. "2. T...

Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match

3Jul

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Nigeria: Mikel’s Dad Kidnapped 4 Hours Before Argentinian Match

Mikel's dad was kidnapped about four hours before the kick-off Super Eagle's last group match which was with Argentina. Just before the match, he was called by a family member who informed him of the kidnap and gave him a number to call. Mikel called the number and was told to pay a ransom of N10 million and not to inform anyone or else his dad will be killed. According Mikel, he could not inform the NFF because of the threat and also because he did not want it to be a source of distraction to the team. He said "I played while my father was in the hands of bandits. I had to suppress the trauma. I took a call four hours before kick-off to tell me what had happened. "I was emotionally distraught and I had to make the decision about whether I was mentally ready to play. I was con...

2Jul

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Nigeria: Court Grants Dasuki Bail

Embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has been granted bail by an Abuja Federal High Court. In her ruling, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu stated that it was illegal for the defendant to have been held without trial as this violated his fundamental human right. He was therefore granted bail on the following conditions: * His international passport is to remain with the court. * The defendant is to offer a bail bond of N200 million. * He is to provide two other sureties who will stand for the same amount. * Sureties must own landed properties in Abuja, original titles to which must be deposited with the court. * Sureties must be public servants of no less than Grade Level 16 and must provide evidence of last promotion. * If however the sureties are not public servants, t...

Nigeria: Yemi Osinbajo is a Very Sick Man Indeed – Fani-Kayode

2Jul

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Nigeria: Yemi Osinbajo is a Very Sick Man Indeed – Fani-Kayode

Femi Fani-Kayode has described the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo as a very sick man. This description came on the heels of the Vice Presidents statement that there will be monetary compensations to those who lost their lives in the bloody Jos attack. Vice President Osinbajo has been credited as saying "The farmer's family that were killed by Fulanis will be given money. If your family member was affected, you qualify for the money" In response to this, Fani-Kayode tweeted "Yemi Osinbajo is a very sick man, a very sick man indeed."

Nigeria: Army of Internet Trolls Recruited to Malign Me – Ezekwesili

2Jul

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Nigeria: Army of Internet Trolls Recruited to Malign Me – Ezekwesili

Oby Ezekwesili has taken to her Twitter page to call attention to the unsavory response to her protests. In her tweets, she noted that regardless of what part of the country the injustice she was protesting was happening, attempts were always made to question her motives. In her tweets she said "Here’s the thing. For me, Humanity has: No Ethnic address. No Language. No Religion nor Denomination. No Economic Status. No Political Belief. No Extras. Humanity is SIMPLY HUMANITY. My VOICE SHALL SPEAK whenever & wherever WE FAIL TO PROTECT HUMANITY. "I Protested the inaction of an administration on the KILLINGS and ABDUCTIONS in the North East, some hurled insults & impugned my “motive”. I protested the KILLINGS in the North West, an army of internet trolls were recruited to malign...

Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government for the Increased Killings

29Jun

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Nigeria: Amnesty International Blames the Government for the Increased Killings

Amnesty international has blamed the Nigerian government for the increase in the killings by herdsmen across the country. According to the body, the inaction exhibited by the government of President Buhari has encouraged the killers. According to the reports, no fewer than 1,813 had been lost this year alone to these killers across about 17 states. This is more than two times the 984 death toll recorded in 2017. While addressing this issue, Amnesty International in its report said "We are gravely concerned about the rising spate of killings across the country, especially the communal clashes between farmers and herders and attacks by bandits across at least 17 states. "The authorities have a responsibility to protect lives and properties, but they are clearly not doing enough goin...

Nigeria: Over 50 Cars Burnt and at Least 9 Dead as Tanker Explodes in Lagos

28Jun

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Nigeria: Over 50 Cars Burnt and at Least 9 Dead as Tanker Explodes in Lagos

No fewer than 50 cars and an as yet unknown number of person were engulfed in an inferno in Lagos this evening. The occurrence which was said to have occurred at about 6pm resulted from a tanker explosion which eye witnesses said occurred as the tanker was attempting to reverse at the Otedola Bridge area of Berger. As at the time of publication, over 50 cars were reported burnt and about 9 persons confirmed dead with others injured. Emergency service personnel are currently on hand trying to restore normalcy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL476LLuzvg Though the fire has been put out, the road has remained closed, forcing commuters to turn back or look for alternative routes.

Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Presidency

28Jun

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Nigeria: Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears – Presidency

The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which says it is declaring seven days of mourning. These are dolorous times that call for deep introspection on how cheap human lives have become, and the proffering of actionable ideas on how to get out of the bind. But the PDP would rather dance on the graves of the dead, playing cheap, infantile politics. The comatose and prostrate party is declaring seven days of mourning, during which flags in its offices would be flown at half mast nationwide. But unknown to the party, those flags had been forcefully lowered since its 2015 loss at the polls, and may remain so for a long time to come, bec...

Nigeria: People of Middle Belt Defend Yourselves and Property – Dr. Bitrus

27Jun

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Nigeria: People of Middle Belt Defend Yourselves and Property – Dr. Bitrus

The President of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), Dr. Pogu Bitrus in a press conference, called on the people of middle belt to organize themselves and defend themselves and their property. Full text of the press release below: "TEXT OF A WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE BY DR. POGU BITRUS, PRESIDENT OF THE MIDDLE BELT FORUM (MBF) ON THE ONGOING GENOCIDE IN PLATEAU STATE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE MIDDLE BELT Gentlemen of the Press. We have called you here today to alert you on the escalation and the entirely new dimension the ongoing pogrom in the entire middle belt of Nigeria has taken. You are all aware that the entire Middle Belt has been under siege for the past two decades. Southern Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa, Adamawa, Taraba, Kogi, Southern Borno and Plateaus states have been the theatres of...