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Boko Haram: Fears Loom As Vigilantes Threaten To Withdraw

January 7, 2020 9:32 am

While Boko Haram fighters intensify anti-citizens’ campaign in the Northeastern part of Askira Uba local government area of Borno state, local vigilantes considered as strong pillars in the fight against the terrorists are threatening to withdraw their indispensable services.

The withdrawal threats were heard among members of the vigilante group fighting Boko Haram insurgents in Askira Uba local government area for lack of payment of their monthly stipends.

The group which comprises hunters who depend solely on farming could not cultivate their farm produce this year, because of their regular patrol of flashpoints in the area to protect citizens from …

Ogoni Talk Tough On Oil Fields, Threaten Multi-Nationals

December 3, 2019 3:34 am

Recently, Ogoni people met in Zaakpon, Khana Local Government, Rivers State, for the unveiling of the Federal Government roadmap to the economic, peace and security development in Ogoniland, as it concerns the contentious Oil Mining Lease (OML) 11. The gathering, under the auspices of Ogoni General Assembly (OGA), drew attendance from Eleme, Gokana, Khana and Tai local government areas, making up Ogoni ethnic nationality in the state.

Venue of the event, Zaakpon Community Town Hall, was full to the brim, with both old, young and children. They all thronged to the place to hear what the leader of the Conscience …

Airport Workers Threaten Protest Over Concession Plans

Airport Staff ATSSSAN Threaten Strike Over Concession Plans

October 25, 2019 7:36 am

The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has threatened to resist any attempt by any concessionaire from taking over the revenue points at the Lagos and Abuja airports.

A statement by ATSSSAN chairman, Ahmed Danjuma and secretary, Ogbe John, said the association was concerned over plans by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to concession the commercial park, access gates and other revenue points at the Abuja and Lagos airports.

They said that rather than hastily hand over all the revenue points to a concessionaire, FAAN should allow the association to operate the access gates for …

Xenophobic attacks threaten $60bn Nigeria-S. African trade

Xenophobic attacks threaten $60bn Nigeria-S. African trade

September 6, 2019 1:53 am

The testy relations between Nigeria and South Africa due to the xenophobic attacks in the rainbow nation and the reprisal in Nigeria may affect the volume of trade between both countries currently put at over $60 billion, THISDAY checks have revealed.

The Consul-General of the South Africa High Commission, Mr. Darkey Africa, had put the official trade volume between both countries at $60 billion.

Also, the National Bureau of Statistics First Quarter 2019 Foreign Trade Statistics also revealed that South Africa is one of Nigeria’s top five export destinations as the country exported goods with total value of N325.5 billion …

South-East Governors threaten Nnamdi Kanu

South-East Governors threaten Nnamdi Kanu

August 21, 2019 9:21 am
South-East Governors Forum has warned the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against any other attack on South-East leaders when they travel abroad.In a statement signed by the chairman of the forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, the governors threatened to ensure his repatriation to Nigeria.

“We wish to warn that should any Southeast person be attacked anywhere in the world, we shall, by all means, bring back Kanu to Nigeria to face the wrath of our people,” the governors said.

Nigerian Senator Ike Ekweremadu Saturday was assaulted in Nuremberg, Germany where he was

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Women threaten to go naked over harassment in Anambra

March 22, 2019 9:53 am

No fewer than 100 women including widows from Ndiukwuenu community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State, Friday, stormed the state police command, threatening to go nude over harassment by thugs and policemen in their area.

Besides, they demanded immediate release of two of their husbands arrested by the police Friday morning in the community.

The names of those arrested by the police on the orders of some land grabbers in the area were given as Raymond Egwu, a Catholic catechist and Vincent Nwafor.

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