Year: 2016

Obaseki: Military Ensured Peaceful Polls In Edo, Ondo

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday appraised the various role of security agencies especially the military in stabilizing democracy in the country where no life was lost in Edo’s September 28 and Ondo’s November 26 governorship elections. Governor Obaseki while receiving the Commandant of the National Defense College, Rear Admiral Samuel Ilesanmi Alade, at the Government House, Benin City, Tuesday, said, “I want to put on record that particularly during the last election (Edo) and the one that was done on Saturday,(Ondo) the role of the military has not…

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IMN: Understanding Nigerians’ Disdain For Terrorism

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By Charles Ibekwe These are certainly not the best of times for members of the Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakzaky led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) or the Nigerian Shiites. Their actions in the recent past have provoked very damning consequences for the sect members, much more as Nigerians are convinced of its links to the ISIS of Iran. In the near 40 years history of its existence in Nigeria, the Shiites have steadily earned for themselves the reputation of violent extremists, destroyers and lawbreakers, whose impunity has extended to frequent violent…

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Lawyers Petition US, UK, Others Over IMN Anti-peace Activities In Nigeria

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A group of legal practitioners in the country under the aegis of Lawyers Initiative For Civil Rights Advancement in Nigeria have petitioned the United States (US) embassy in Nigeria alerting it of the imminent security threat posed by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). The letter which was addressed to the  United States Ambassador to Nigeria, said the threat posed by the “radical Shiite movement” posed several security threat not just to Nigeria, but other west African countries. The letter of petition was equally copied to the British High Commissioner,…

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Ondo 2016: Election Observer Commend INEC, Security Agencies For Peaceful Poll

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…Highlight areas for improvement An election observer, the Independent Service Delivery Monitoring Group (ISDMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as well as security agencies for the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State. The group which deployed 79 observers and election monitors to the election also raised concerns over some areas which it said the commission still needs to improve on. According to a statement signed by ISDMG director, Mobilisation and Public Communication/ Team Leader, Faith Nwadishi, the group described the elections as generally peaceful,…

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Re: Islamic Movement: Danfulani, Heretical Wailing For A Lost Cause

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By Muhammad Darazo I spent some time laughing after reading an article with the above title written by one Uche Madu John and published by Vanguard news website. The article was based on reaction to Dr. John Danfulani’s stand in support of the oppressed Islamic Movement in Nigeria. The writer said in the article that Danfulani attacked every other person, organisation or sector for the breach of security triggered by the IMN. Uche failed to mention when, where and how did Danfulani attacked anyone. The issue of “breach of security…

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Northern Political Christians As Odious Favour Seekers

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By Okanga Agila Suddenly, an assemblage of old and haggard politicians, by the nomenclature of Northern Nigeria Christian Politicians Forum (NNCPF) has invaded Nigeria’s polity and from the wrong angle. Supposedly comprising veteran politicians, the forum has not only proven its potency in unbeatable loquaciousness, but its damaging flippancy is pregnable with trappings of disrupting the coherence currently enjoyed in the North and even the Southern part of the country. In the last three weeks they have assailed Nigeria’s President Muhammedu Buhari (PMB) with demands for more appointments into his cabinet.…

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IMN: Danfulani, Heretical Wailing For A Lost Cause

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By Uche Madu John It might have been caused by his recent detention but the Chairman of Centrum Initiative For Development And Fundamental Rights Advocacy (CEDRA), Dr. John Danfulani has totally lost the plot. It is one thing to be the activist – constantly holding elected officials to their promises and demanding that they are accountable. It is another thing to hide under the ‘credibility’ gained from activism to attempt pulling the wool over people’s eyes. Danfulani’s recent tirade in support of the Shiites as embodied in the Islamic Movement…

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NASS Vows To Protect Nigeria’s Sovereignty From Foreign Interference

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The National Assembly has vowed to defend Nigeria’s sovereignty and interest against foreign interference. This is coming against the background of concerns expressed by the Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiative and other Civil Society  and Human rights organizations on what they described as undue interference by the republic of Iran in Nigeria’s internal affairs. The Senate gave the assurance when they received members of the Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiative and other CSOs who led a protest march to the National Assembly. The protesters who were…

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Where Are The Various Power Probe Report?

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By Philip Agbese We are a nation of people that easily forget. We may, however, not be a nation that easily forgive. If it seems we forgive grievous sins of past, serving and future public office holders it is down to the collective amnesia that allows those who serially raped the country to get away with their crimes. Oftentimes we end up rewarding such persons with greater responsibilities because we simply cannot recall the enormity of their transgressions against the rest of us. We forget so we endure darkness when…

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TETFund Donates N10m To Boost Military’s Morale

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In order to appreciate the gallantry of the armed forces in tackling security challenges in the country, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has donated N10 million to support the recently instituted Nigerian Army’s ‘Thank You For Service Initiative’. The executive secretary, TETFund, Dr Abdullahi Bichi Baffa, at the Nigerian Army Resource Center, Abuja on Friday, said the efforts of the armed forces in restoring peace in the country especially in the North-East, was worth commending. He said TETFund was moved to make the donation to boost the morale of…

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