Month: November 2019

We’ll give priority to human rights issues – Gbajabiamila

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives ,Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the 9th House would give priority to issues related to human rights. The Speaker said, the House would work closely with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to ensure that the rights of Nigerians are protected. Gbajabiamila, who spoke when he hosted the management of NHRC during a courtesy call in his office in Abuja on Wednesday, said the House would support the commission in any way possible to enhance its work. “We commend you for what you’ve…

Hate-speech Bill: How Do We Exorcise Ahmad Lawan’s Senate? By Fredrick Nwabufo

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Only a failing government will be afraid of citizens’ criticisms on social media or interpret civil actions as subversion. If the government was living up to expectations, it would not need to worry about social media. The Senate marshalled by Ahmad Lawan has been convincing in confirming the stereotypes and assumptions about the institution. In July, I wrote about Lawan’s obsequiousness and desperation to please President Buhari whom he described as his “close friend”. I say again, Lawan has been dutiful in his obligation of inking “rubber-stamp” on the Senate.…

Review NYSC Camp Training Now – MURIC

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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the expulsion of two female corps members from NYSC camp in Ebonyi state last Saturday. In a press statement circulated to the media by its Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola on Wednesday, 13th November, 2019, the civil society organization berated NYSC for sacrificing morality on the altar of militarization. It called for immediate review of the NYSC training camp activities to allow female corpers whose creeds forbid them from wearing short knickers to freely and willingly partake in the activities. MURIC said, “NYSC has…

CAN Never Supported Our Women’s Wearing of Hijab, But… MSSN

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Muslim students’ society of Nigeria(MSSN) B-zone has reacted to a statement credited to the Special Adviser on Media’ and Communication to President,Christians Association of Nigeria CAN ,Rev. Adebayo Oladeji The CAN spokesman claimed that the Christian body supported Muslim women wearing Hijab. He stated that: “And this is why a few months ago when some Muslim women were protesting over the wearing of hijab at the law school, we refused to speak against it because it is their right and thank God they won it” The MSSN reaction jointly signed…

KOGI GUBER: Gov Bello, Other Candidates Sign ‘Peace Accord’ For Peaceful Elections

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Kogi state Governor ,Yahaya Bello on Tuesday with other political candidates, signed a ‘Peace Accord’ put together by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pledging to ensure peace before, during and after the November 16 polls in the state. The peace accord was signed at the stakeholders’ meeting organised by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mamood Yakubu in Lokoja, in the presence of the IGP of Police, Mohammed Adamu; DG NYSC, Shuaibu Ibrahim, NOA, religious and traditional leaders, international and local observers including media agencies.   The INEC chairman assured the people…

Reward For Gallantry and Gen. Buratai’s Leading Example By Robert Audu

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“For them to perceive the advantage of defeating the enemy, they must also have their rewards.” – Sun Tzu A great leader motivates and inspires his followers. He continuously craves for excellence and erects favorable templates or incentives to compel and induce hard work. Rewards are the oyster of performance in any workplace. And leaders conscious of success imbibe the policy of reward for hard work, dedication and exceptional performance as bait for outstanding productivity. Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff ( COAS) and emperor of the anti-insurgency operations in Nigeria,…

Nigeria Is Unsafe For Journalists, NUJ Cries Out

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, has warned that it was a dangerous time to be a journalist in Nigeria given the near-daily intimidation, harassment and detention of journalists in the country. In a statement by chairman of the council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, Tuesday in Abuja, he described as unfortunate and deeply troubling the conduct of operatives of the State Security Service also known as Department of State Security against journalists that had gone to cover a sit-out of activists demanding for the release of Omowole Sowore, detained publisher…

No Nigerian in Namibian Prison, says Envoy ….As Namibia holds Diaspora Voting Tomorrow

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The Namibian High Commissioner in Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb has stated there was no Nigeria in Namibian prison , just as he announced that Diaspora voting will take place all around the world tomorrow as Namibians go to the polls to elect a new President and parliamentarians.   The Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Humphrey D. Geiseb, gave the cheering news when he visited Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission ( NIDCOM), in Abuja on Tuesday. Geiseb stated that Namibians living in Nigeria will join other Namibians, all over the…

Fire Fighters Averts Fire Outbreak In Niger State Govt House

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Men of the Niger State Fire Service. this afternoon averted a fire outbreak at the office of the Permanent Secretary, Niger State Government House, Minna.   The fire outbreak, which started at about 12:35pm was put out by a combined team of fire fighters at about 1:03pm. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State, Mrs Mary Noel-Berje who made this known in a statement on Tuesday, hailed men of the State Fire Service who mobilised three fire fighting vans to the scene within 15 minutes of the fire…

Appeal Court Rulings: I Remain Governor, Makinde Says

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The Oyo State Governor ,Engr Seyi Makinde has called on Oyo Citizens and all his supporters across the country to remain calm, that he remain the governor of the state. Reacting to the various news headlines, as a result of the appeal court ruling today, Makinde asked his followers to ignore the sensationalism of the headlines, that no court has ruled against him. The appeal court in it ruling, upheld the election, no judgement was given against him. He said it was pre mature for anyone to wish that a…