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Nigeria: Government Outlawed Criminality of IMN, not Freedom of Worship – Presidency

29Jul

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Nigeria: Government Outlawed Criminality of IMN, not Freedom of Worship – Presidency

Presidency says proscription of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has nothing to do with banning the larger numbers of peaceful and law abiding Shiites in the country from practicing their religion, instead it was to discourage wanton violence, murder and willful destruction of public and private property. The Presidency explains that contrary to the claim by IMN that it had been banned from practicing its religion, President Buhari's administration has not banned Shiites from observing their five daily prayers and going to Mecca to perform the Holy pilgrimage. Their position is blatantly false and deceptive. The IMN is deliberately changing the narrative in order to gain sympathy and divert the attention of the world from its terrorist activities, including attacking soldiers, ki...

28Jun

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Education, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Lagos: Relatives of Deceased LGs/SUBEB Staff Receive Insurance Benefits in Lagos

The families of 197 deceased staff of local governments and the State Universal Basic Education Board(SUBEB) received letters of Insurance benefits from Lagos State Government, The letters which was in conjunction with LASACO preceded the presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries of deceased staff after a verification exercise by the State government. Speaking at the presentation of letters to the beneficiaries at Alausa, Ikeja, the Chairman of Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Babatunde Rotinwa stated that the presentation underscores the kind gesture of the State government to its employees and urged the families of the deceased to take care of the immediate family members left behind. While commending the present administration for total commitment to the welfare of ...

Press Release: For the Records – What VP Osinbajo Said on Kidnapping

26Jun

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Press Release: For the Records – What VP Osinbajo Said on Kidnapping

Nowhere was the word exaggerated used Our attention has been drawn to misleading reports in a section of the media purportedly made by and attributed to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on the security situation in Nigeria, in New York. For the purpose of clarity, and the records it is pertinent to state that Prof. Osinbajo was entirely misquoted and his words taken out of context in the said media reports especially those that quoted him as saying that "Kidnapping in Nigeria is exaggerated and not entirely new" Nowhere in the Vice President's remarks at the townhall meeting with the Nigerian community did he use the word "exaggerated," not even by implication. His remarks about the social media being hysterical was a general response to comments made by participants at th...

Press Release: The Issuance of Bench Warrant Against Me Is an Abuse of Process Taken Too Far- Innoson

24Jun

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Press Release: The Issuance of Bench Warrant Against Me Is an Abuse of Process Taken Too Far- Innoson

Filed Notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay of Execution Against The Order. The issuance of bench warrant against me by the Federal High Court Ikoyi Lagos, today, June 24th 2019 is an abuse of process taken too far by the Court and made without jurisdiction. The order itself is a nullity and does not have grounds on law. Firstly, there is no prima facie case against me. The charge was based on suspected or trumped up action of Innoson Nigeria Ltd and Innoson Nigeria Ltd was a party originally to the charge but was discharged by the Court of Appeal. Secondly, there was no notice of trial served on me pursuant to the Administration of Criminal Justice Act. The act provides that before the court should issue a bench warrant, there must be proof of service of the charge and the notice ...

Nigeria: Foundation Urges Humanitarian Agencies on Africa Child Right’s Promotion

18Jun

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Africa, Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

Nigeria: Foundation Urges Humanitarian Agencies on Africa Child Right’s Promotion

STAND Foundation has urged humanitarian agencies in the Africa continent to keep working to promote, protect and enforce the rights of children, creating a conducive environment for their future. In a statement released by the Executive Director of the foundation, Ms Olusayo Adeleyein in commemoration of the African Child, with the theme “Humanitarian Action in Africa; Children's Rights First" According to her, Whenever humanitarian crises occur, they leave tears, turmoil and destruction in their wake. When communities are affected in this manner, it is the children, who are most vulnerable that are most affected. From Uganda to Sudan to North East Nigeria, the story of hopelessness and despondency is the same. "Humanitarian crises often result in the violation of the rights of th...

Nigeria: President Buhari to Attend OIC Summit in Makkah – Presidency

29May

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Nigeria: President Buhari to Attend OIC Summit in Makkah – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja on Thursday to attend the Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The 14th session of the Summit Conference of the OIC, scheduled to hold on Friday, May 31, will be hosted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and attended by Heads of State and Governments of Member States. According to the OIC secretariat, the summit to be convened under the theme, “Makkah al-Mukarramah Summit: Hand in Hand toward the Future,” seeks to develop a unified stance on events in the Islamic world. President Buhari is expected to address the forum and underscore the need for member countries to unite and work together to combat common challenges such as terrorism and violent extremism. The President will also push forwar...

Communique: The Yoruba’s Stand on Buhari’s Revocation of Licensed Guns in Nigeria

28May

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Communique: The Yoruba’s Stand on Buhari’s Revocation of Licensed Guns in Nigeria

Communique issued Today 25th of May 2019 at the end of the meeting of The Yoruba Summit Group. Present at the meeting which took place at Chief Ayo Adebanjo's house, were the host and patron, Chief Ayo Adebanjo himself Chief Supo Sonibare, Senator Dr Femi Okurounmu, Dr Mrs Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu Mr Yinka Odumakin, Bashorun Akin Osuntokun, Professor Banji Akintoye, Dr Akingba, Mr Eric Oluwole, Evangelist Kunle Adesokan, Chief Olaitan Barrister Demola Folarin, Barrister Tunde Odanye, Alagba Jimoh Aliu, Chief Mrs Bola Doherty, Chief Bode George, Mr Akin Àjọṣe-Adeogun, Otunba Deji Osibogun, Chief Tokunbo Ajasin, Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo, The Representative of The 15th Ààrẹ Ọ̀nà Kakaǹfò of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, among others The Yoruba Summit Group, the Body for All Yoruba groups, met...

Nigeria: INEC Postpones Election Result Announcement to 11am Monday

24Feb

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Nigeria: INEC Postpones Election Result Announcement to 11am Monday

The Independent Electoral Commission has postponed to opening of the national collation center to 11am Monday morning. The commission had earlier told reporters that the collation center will be opening bu 6pm on Sunday 24th February 2019. With this shift, Nigerian's are concerned about what could happen to the results in the intervening hours. According to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the reason for the postponement was because no state returning officer had gotten to Abuja with their results. In a different post, a concerned Nigerian, Jude Ndukwe had made a suggestion to INEC. He said "It was not easy, but Nigerians braved the odds, including intimidation and threats to their life, to come out and cast their votes for their preferred candidates at the 2019 presidential/national assemb...

Nigeria: PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kwara Senator Ibrahim

22Feb

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Nigeria: PDP Demands Immediate Release of Kwara Senator Ibrahim

…Charges Members To Resist Intimidation The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands the immediate and unconditional release of our Kwara South Senatorial candidate, Senator Rufai Ibrahim and other members of the party framed-up, arrested and detained by the Police in Kwara state. The PDP holds that the continued detention of Senator Ibrahim on the eve of a crucial election, in which he is a lead contender, is completely provocative. The party also cautions the police to stop harassing, arresting and detaining its members on flimsy charges, as such will directly pitch security agents against the people in a manner that might spark off violent resistance with regrettable consequences. This resort to police brutality by the APC is a script by a losing team which seeks to introduce vi...

Nigeria: President Buhari’s Address to Nigerians on the Eve of the Presidential Elections

22Feb

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Nigeria: President Buhari’s Address to Nigerians on the Eve of the Presidential Elections

For a president who has not been known to relish speaking to Nigerians, these last few days have witnessed more addresses than Nigerians ever thought possible. On this eve of the new date of the Presidential elections, President Buhari again addressed the nation. Below is the full text of his address. "Dear Nigerians, Finally, we have reached the eve of the rescheduled first round of this year’s general elections. 2. Tomorrow, the polls open. Tomorrow, we affirm that Nigeria stands as a democracy and that no worldly hand can deter us from this wise and fitting path we have chosen for ourselves. 3. While democracy is the most beneficial way to select a nation’s leaders, it is far from the easiest thing to achieve and maintain. 4. It requires a combination of pa...