The Citizens Against Insurgency (CAI) has condemned the call by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for Chadian troops to help fight Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as “irresponsible” and “ill-conceived”. According to the group, ” no governor worth the mandate was supposedly given to him by the electorate, who are Nigerians, should ruminate over such […]
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Activists ask Commonwealth Secretary-General to discard APPG letter on Nigeria
Some activists in the United Kingdom have urged the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, to disregard a report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Nigeria. The group, known as Commonwealth Activists (CA), made the call in a peaceful procession to the Commonwealth House, London on Thursday, demanding an end to external interference on Nigeria’s sovereignty. Recall […]
Ondo gov: APC accuses Mimiko of seeking third term
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the former and two-term governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, is plotting a third-term bid surreptitiously through Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), one of the political parties contesting the October 10 governorship election in the state. The ruling party said it is not surprising that the entire governorship […]
Zulum: Attacks cowardly propaganda, group urges military to sustain onslaught against terrorists
The Coalition of Northern Civil Society Organisations have urged the Nigerian military to sustain its current onslaught against terrorists in northern Borno. According to the CSOs, the recent attacks by the sect is a propaganda attempt, born out of desperation to remain relevant amidst massive success by the troops. Speaking at a press conference on […]
AI, IPOB leading disruptive campaign against Nigeria abroad, CALSER tells Commonwealth Sec-Gen, UK Parliament
Some ‘discredited’ groups, including Amnesty International and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), are steering a campaign to dent Nigeria’s image abroad. This is according to the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) in its address to Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Commonwealth Secretary-General and the United Kingdom Parliament. Speaking at a […]
Zulum Convoy Attack: Borno Elders Charged to Lead Calls on Boko Haram Terrorists to Surrender
The Patriotic Elders Council (PEC) has charged fellow elders from the north-east to lead the call for Boko Haram terrorists to surrender. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Chief Simon Shango and made available to newsmen on Monday, the PEC challenged leaders and stakeholders from the region to rise up against the terrorists. […]
Boko Haram: APC governors rally behind Zulum to end terrorism
Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on all Nigerians to support efforts of governor Babagana Umara Zulum, to end activities of insurgents and return the displaced citizens back to normal life in the North-east region. The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) believeed that the recent strategies and tactics currently adopted by Borno […]
Convoy Attack: Group urges Borno Gov, Military to remain focused on Counter-insurgency
The North-East Peace Assembly (N-EPA) has urged Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and the Nigerian Military to remain focused in its fight against terrorism in the state. The group’s plea is in response to Friday’s attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which resulted in the death of some persons including soldiers, policemen […]
Insecurity: British lawmakers’ letter targeted at destabilising Nigeria – SHAC
Foremost human rights group, Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) says British parliamentarians’ letter to the Commonwealth Secretary-General is aimed at destabilising Nigeria. The SHAC, at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, said the lawmakers are back at its agenda to incite sectarian violence in the country having failed in previous attempts. Recall that some members […]
Group condemns IPOB over alleged killing of soldiers, violence in south-East
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has condemned the killing of soldiers and the growing spate of violence associated with the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement signed by its President, Mazi Ifeanyi Igwe, on Thursday, the INM said the escalation of violence by IPOB is unacceptable. Recall that members of the proscribed group attacked […]