Amnesty International, Transparency International and other acclaimed international NGOs have conspired with several Civil Society Organisations in the country to fabricate and present false evidence against the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the International Criminal Court, a rights group has said. According to the Civil Rights Advocates of Nigeria (CRAN), both foreign groups have already paid […]
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Religious Blacklist: Northern christian group urges review by US
Some Christian leaders have expressed disappointment with the United States over the inclusion of Nigeria among countries violating religious freedom in the world. The group, under the auspices of Northern Christian Leaders of Nigeria (NCLN), urged the Donald Trump-led administration to review and reaccess its earlier position which it believes inferred support for terrorist sympathisers in […]
Religious Blacklist: CALSER faults US over Nigeria’s classification
The Centre For African Liberation And Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has condemned the United States’ blacklist of Nigeria as a religious intolerant nation, describing the report and its intent as subjective. According to CALSER, the U.S’ assertion is a disservice to Nigeria as it will serve to further aggravate the problems on the ground rather than help. The […]
ICC: Group defends Nigeria military against allegations
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Human Rights (CCSGHR) have distanced themselves from the position of the International Criminal Court to investigate Nigerian security forces over alleged war crimes. The umbrella association of civil society organisations in the country said it is alarmed by the ICC, adding that the criminal court has lost focus and only […]
Religious Intolerance: Christian group rejects US blacklisting of Nigeria
Some Christian youths have rejected the United States’ designation of Nigeria as one of the religious intolerant countries in the world. The group, under the auspices of Young Christian Forum of Nigeria (YCFN) said the U.S’ assessment lacks objectivity in every form and was made without recourse to the religious plurality of Nigeria. Speaking at a […]
APC group seeks Speaker Gbajaabimila resignation over alleged unpatriotism
The Coalition of APC Democrats has passed a vote of no confidence on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, consequently demanding his resignation from office. The group said Gbajabiamila has displayed gross abuse of office and complete disregard for the APC as a party. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja through […]
Insecurity: Elders group rates Buhari over previous administrations
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has so far outdone his predecessor in the fight against insurgency and criminal elements in the country, a group of elder statesmen led by Third Republic Senate President, Ameh Ebute has said. This was contained in a communique released at the end of a joint meeting of the Council of Elder […]
Group chides NASS, PDP over moves to impeach Buhari
… demands recall of pro-impeachment members The National Democratic Front (NDF) says Nigerians will hold the National Assembly liable should the president be illegally impeached, thereby truncating the nation’s democracy. The NDF said any attempt to overturn the mandate of Nigerians will be met with stern resistance. The group made its position known in a […]
NALDA: FG engages 17,000 rabbit farmers to boost economy
The federal government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has commenced a programme for rabbit farming which is expected to engage 17,000 youths, especially in the south, as part of efforts to boost economy and reduce unemployment in the country. NALDA is expected to make available the rabbits, cage, vaccine and training for […]
AESID blames Umahi over killing of PDP member, fiance who refused to join APC
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has called on the federal government to quickly intervene to avert political crisis in Ebonyi state, saying its deeply interested in the peace, prosperity and progress of the state. The concerns is raised over the recent open threat, intimidation and killing of two citizens for […]