December 2020

Insecurity: Details Of Buhari’s Meeting With 36 Govs

Insecurity: Details Of Buhari’s Meeting With 36 Govs

December 9, 2020 4:27 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the 36 State Governors of the federation to work more with traditional rulers and community members to improve local intelligence gathering to reduce insecurity in the country.

The president’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, said Buhari gave the charge at a security meeting with the 36 governors in Abuja, on Tuesday.

Read Also: Buhari Holds National Security Meeting Amid #EndSARS Protests

According to the presidential aide, Buhari listened to presentations by a governor from each of the six Geo-Political Zones on their specific security challenges.

The president recalled that in the old order …

Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

December 9, 2020 4:22 am

President Muhamadu Buhari, on Tuesday, revealed that the land borders will soon be opened for trade.

It would be recalled that the land borders have been shut to trade since August 2019 save for recent waivers granted to Dangote Groups and other companies.

The official handle tweeted that restriction was put in place to stem the illegal smuggling of weapons.

He noted that he explained to governors during the behind the closed door meeting that the governments of the neighbouring countries have gotten the message.

Read Also: Again, Cross River Govt Intercept Almajiris At Border

‘In my meeting with state

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Nigeria Embassy Germany Sacks Staff For Sexual Misconduct

December 9, 2020 4:21 am

The Nigerian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, has fired one of its workers Martins Adedeji Oni for sexual misconduct.

The said Mr Oni who is a security officer was sacked for demanding sexual favours in return for help to renew a passport. Back in November, half naked Mr. Oni was seen on a viral video footage arguing with a lady who accused him demanding for sex from females who applied for passport.

The Embassy on Tuesday released a statement saying that Mr Oni’s employment contract was terminated following an investigation into allegations of corruption and sexual misconduct.

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'UN Team Shot At in Tigray After Defying Checkpoints'

‘UN Team Shot At in Tigray After Defying Checkpoints’

December 9, 2020 4:18 am

Ethiopian government said a United Nations team visiting Ethiopia’s rebellious Tigray region was shot at after breaking through two checkpoints on Tuesday, declaring that it did not need a ‘baby-sitter’ for relief operations in the war-hit north.

According to the report, the United Nations security team was seeking access to the Shimelba camp for Eritrean refugees when they were fired on Sunday.

Read Also: UN Urges Ethiopia To Protect Civilians, Aid Workers

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal army has been battling the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the region since Nov. 4, with thousands feared dead and many displaced.…

China Sanctions Mike Pompeo, 27 Other Trump Officials

China Condemns US Sanctions Over Hong Kong Crackdown

December 9, 2020 4:15 am

China’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has condemned United States sanctions on Chinese officials over the role they played in a national security law for Hong Kong, calling it ‘purely double standards’, state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.

The office expressed ‘strong indignation and condemnation’ at the U.S. State Department decision to sanction the 14 Vice-Chairpersons of the National People’s Congress, China’s legislative body.

The United States had on Monday imposed financial sanctions and a travel ban on these officials over their alleged role in Beijing’s last month disqualification of elected opposition legislators in Hong Kong. A spokesman …

Insecurity: Nigeria In A War Zone - Soyinka

Insecurity: Nigeria In A War Zone – Soyinka

December 8, 2020 2:01 pm

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has said the high level of insecurity in the country is so much that people now sleep with one eye open and the other closed.

The literary icon also said Nigeria is not only at war but also is in a war zone, cautioning that Nigerian leaders must allow decentralization of governance and accept that they have failed.

Read Also: Soyinka Blasts FG Over Use Of Military On ‘Unarmed’ Protesters

Soyinka stated this at the launching of his new novel titled, ‘Chronicles Of The Happiest People On Earth’ held at Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, …

End SARS: Wike Meets Northern Elders Forum

End SARS: Wike Meets Northern Elders Forum

December 8, 2020 6:17 am

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said his government will not undermine any ethnic group resident in the State.

Governor Wike gave the assurance when he played host to leaders of Northern Elders Forum led by its Chairman, Professor Ango Abdullahi at Government House Port Harcourt.

Read Also: Gambari Was ‘Shocked’ Over Amaechi’s Absence – Wike

The Governor, who applauded the Northern leaders for the visit to ascertain what actually happened during the End SARS protest, said it was sad that desperate people dubiously made efforts to politicise his handling of the End SARS protest.

According to Wike; ‘It is

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All Ekiti Communities Will Feel Govt Presence – Fayemi

Boko Haram Responsible For Kidnapping In S-West – Fayemi

December 8, 2020 6:13 am

The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, Kayode Fayemi, has said Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists fleeing from the North, have relocated to the South West.

Fayemi, who is the Governor of Ekiti State, said these terrorists have taken up vices like kidnapping in the South East.

Read Also: #EndSARS: Gov. Fayemi Urges Injured Policemen To File Petition

Speaking on Channels television, Fayemi said: ‘Some of the insurgents that escaped from the Boko Haram territory are the ones prosecuting the banditry in the North-West.’

‘Some of them are involved in kidnapping in the South-West.’

‘ISWAP (a faction of Boko

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Religious Freedom: US Puts Nigeria On Blacklist

Religious Freedom: US Puts Nigeria On Blacklist

December 8, 2020 6:12 am

The United States has added Nigeria to a blacklist on religious freedom.

This is the first time Nigeria is being added to the list which paves way for potential sanctions if the country does not improve its record.

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo described Nigeria, as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ for religious freedom.

Read Also: Terrorism Is Africa’s Major Problem – Buhari

Other nations in the list include China, Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Pompeo tweeted on Monday, ‘Today, the U.S. designates Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, Nigeria, the DPRK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan as countries

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WTO: Buhari Thanks US For Okonjo-Iweala’s Endorsement

#EndSARS: Buhari Threatens To Deal With Protesters

December 8, 2020 6:09 am

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Monday Dec. 7 in Abuja threatened to deal with anyone who will exhibit any act of hooliganism while hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests in order to ensure peace and stability in the country.

The president made this known while virtually declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference 2020. President Buhari commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their efforts at swiftly restoring law and order in various states during the large-scale criminality that ensued in the wake of the #ENDSARS protests.

Read Also: APC Reacts To Calls On Buhari To Resign

While reiterating …

Buhari Is A Coward - Activist Aisha Yesufu

Buhari Is A Coward – Activist Aisha Yesufu

December 8, 2020 6:06 am

The Popular Human Right Activist and EndSARS campaigner who was recently named as one of the BBC world’s most influential women Aisha Yesufu has given the Nigeria President General Mohamed Buhari a point of direction as regard the warning issued by the President to deal with #ENDSARS protesters who started a second round of protest across the cities in Nigeria.

The President’s warning is coming amidst a second wave of protests in Lagos and Osun. He vowed to deal with any acts of hooliganism.

The President made this comment while virtually declaring open the Chief of Army Staff’s Annual Conference …

Airlines Give Reason For Increase In Flight Tickets

Airlines Give Reason For Increase In Flight Tickets

December 7, 2020 3:54 pm

Some local airlines in Nigerian at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja have given reasons for the upsurge in fares to the current exchange rate.

The airlines, speaking with Newsmen said the current exchange rate is to blame for the increase adding that a dollar that was ₦365 recently had gone up to ₦480/₦500.

Max Air Station Manager, Mr Kehinde Ogunyale, said the impute to aviation industry was mostly based on dollar as parts of the craft could only be obtained from abroad.

‘The fare actually went up. From Abuja to Lagos last week, highest fare was 35,300 (Economy

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