The Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) has warned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and others against blackmailing the Nigerian Army’s operation ‘Crocodile Smile’. According to the group, insinuation by Falana that soldiers will be used to quell the EndSARS protests across the country is totally false. The army announced on Friday that its annual exercise will […]
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Crocodile Smile has nothing to do with #EndSARS protests, lawyer explains
Contrary to reports, a civil rights lawyer, Osuagwu Ugochukwu, says the Nigerian Army’s operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ has no relationship with the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country. In a statement on Sunday, Ugochukwu said the military has never involved itself in the civil uproar at all in any form whatsoever. Protest across the country demanding an end […]
Nigeria Army will not clampdown on protesters – Kuanum
Human Rights Activists and field researcher of the Global Amnesty Watch, Terrance Kuanum has stated that the Launch of Exercise Crocodile Smile by the Nigerian Army would not clamp down on peaceful protesters across the country. He stated this during an interview with select news media on Sunday. Mr Terrance Kuanum believed that the Nigerian […]
#EndSARS: Yoruba group hails Nigerian Army over Crocodile Smile
The Oduduwa Integrity Foundation (OIF) has welcomed the launch of the operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ by the Nigerian Army, describing it as “timely” at a period the corporate existence of Nigeria is under threat With the #EndSARS protests taking a violent twist after reportedly being hijacked by individuals and groups against the interest of the nation, […]
#EndSARS: Give Room For Constructive Dialogue, Coalition Urges Protesters
A Coalition of multiethnic groups in Nigeria has called on the Nigerian youths to halt the on-going protest and give peace a chance. The group, under the umbrella body of the Nigeria Youth Organisation, NYO, at a press conference in Abuja, urged the protesters to be involved in constructive engagements with the Nigeria Police Force […]
Anti-Banditry: Northern group scores Nigeria Army high
Following a three-month appraisal exercise, the Northern Patriots (NP) have passed a vote of confidence on the Nigerian Army, rating its Operation Sahel Sanity as a success. The Northern Patriots gave this commendation at a media interactive session on Thursday in Abuja. Presenting the report on behalf of the group, National President, Alhaji Nuruddeen Dodo said sanity has […]
Boko Haram: Group condemns calls to redeploy defunct SARS to Borno
The Arewa Citizens for Peace (ACP) has condemned the call for the redeployment of operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) to the North-East to fight Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as “misplaced, senseless and capable of throwing the country into turmoil”. While welcoming the disbandment of the anti-robbery unit of the Police, the […]
Northern Borno: Group blames poor infrastructure for Boko Haram attacks, presence
A special rapporteur has blamed poor infrastructure for the continous presence of Boko Haram terrorits in northern Borno and recent attacks on the convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum. Professor Philip Daheeda of the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja, made this revelation in a detailed report on behalf of the Save Humanity Advocacy […]
Lawyers Group Writes AGF, Wants Journalist Ahmad Salkida Prosecuted
A group of public interest lawyers under the umbrella body of International Human Rights Protection Forum (IHRPF) has written the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, calling for the prosecution of a journalist, Mr. Ahmad Salkida, over alleged acts of terrorism. In the letter signed Eze Njokwu, Esq., Advocacy […]
Buhari is North-east messiah-Dr. Gana
Security expert and public affairs analyst, Dr. Abubakar Gana has described President Muhammadu Buhari as the messiah of Northeast, Nigeria. Dr. Gana said he drew the conclusion based on what the current administration of President Buhari has done to secure the lives of citizens in the Northeast and to assure them that they’re part of […]