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Rights Abuse: Coalition describes UN’s report on Nigeria as compilation of hearsay

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July 8, 2019

Rights Abuse: Coalition describes UN’s report on Nigeria as compilation of hearsay

The Coalition of Civil Society on Conflict Resolution and Human Rights in Nigeria has labelled the United Nations’ (UN) report on human right abuse in the country as “compilation of hearsay”.

The Coalition made this known in a special report on how the UN’s Committee on Human Rights failed to act in the best interest of women and children at the mercy of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist.

According to the group, the UN’s assertion is not a reflection of the issues on the ground as it concerns high level of corruption, killings, and human rights violations.

In the report carefully signed by Chijioke Ude and Kolawole Oso, Secretary-General and Head Civil Military Affairs respectively, the Coalition commissioned four sub-themes including human rights violations, extra-judicial killings and corruption.

After extensively examining the various issues raised by its report, the Coalition concluded that the United Nations is indeed guilty of defaulting in its core mandate.

Being an intergovernmental organization tasked with maintaining international peace and security, especially as it concerns women and children, the group believes these critical aspects were neglected in the compilation of its report.

“ The plight of women and children in the theatre of operations in North East Nigeria has received extensive attention especially with the new strategy of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist using women and children as sex slaves, suicide bombers and also a human shield to perpetuate violence.

“ The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) whose operations in Nigeria has been dogged with a lackadaisical approach has been reluctant and in most instances unperturbed by the actions of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists towards women and children. It is instructive to state that the bulk of the suicide bombings are carried out by young boys and girls that have been either brained washed or threatened with death by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.

“ This anomaly has been reported by a substantial number of civil society organizations, and yet the United Nations have not risen to the occasion to enact measures that would see to the protection of women and children from the hands of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.

“ The position of the UN on this critical issue is suspect and an indication that it is either shying away from its responsibilities or it is in cahoots with Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist. That the United Nations Human Rights Committee didn’t highlight the plight of women and children is also a worrisome aspect that should not be swept under the rug. It sufficiently indicates that there are political undertones to its recently released report, hence a need for members of the unsuspecting public to tread with caution.

“ The Coalition of Civil Society on Conflict Resolution and Human Rights in Nigeria having extensively researched on the various issues canvased by the United Nations Committee on Human Rights states that the United Nations are indeed the guilty party having for inexcusable reasons defaulted in his core mandate to Nigeria been a member state of the United Nations.

“ The critical aspect women and children were highly neglected by the United Nations Committee on Human Rights in the compilation of its report. It also for inexplicable reasons didn’t touch on the threat posed by ISWAP fighters along the fringes of the Lake Chad basin region that is capable of putting Sub Saharan Africa at risk.

“ The United Nations Committee on Human Rights acted in haste and without recourses to the peculiarities of the war and the commitment of the Nigerian Authorities in the areas above.

“ The Coalition of Civil Society on Conflict Resolution and Human Rights affirms that the Nigerian Authorities since 2015 have exhibited a commitment to upholding the human rights of its citizens regardless of religion, ethnicity, or sex. Though contrary to the position of the United Nations Committee on Human rights, it is sufficing to state that all the information provided herein are first hand derived from years of research work that engaged directly with the relevant actors in offices and on the field. As against relying on rumours, and second-hand information. “

NADCEL 2019: Nigerian Army a truly professional and responsive force. – Buhari

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July 6, 2019

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NADCEL 2019: Nigerian Army a truly professional and responsive force. – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the Nigerian Army as a truly professional and responsive force.

President Buhari gave the commendation on Saturday at the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration at the Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos.

Represented by the Vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, President Buhari said, this has been true for the past 156 years and expressed confidence that this will continue for another 156 years to come and beyond.

He reiterated government’s commitment to continue the fight against insurgency and other forms of criminality in the country.

“You the members of the armed forces have continued to put in your best on behalf of our country with several of your colleagues paying the supreme price in other to keep us safe and secured”

“We acknowledge and appreciate these sacrifices and pray for the repose of the souls of the departed. Our hearts are with their families and loved ones”

President Buhari said it is the responsibility of government to ensure that they do not die in vain.

He expressed confidence that the Army and indeed the armed forces have been equipped to tackle headlong, the security challenges of the country.

In his remarks, the chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai said the Nigerian Army Day Celebrations is an opportunity to remind personnel of the Nigerian Army on combat readiness and show case its combat capabilities as an army.

Similarly it is aimed at projecting the Nigerian Army as an instrument of national power, unity integration and development.

“This years celebration has given us the opportunity to honour some of our deserving personnel”

He restated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to continue the fight against insurgency and other forms of insurrection threatening the stability of the nation.

High points of the event was the decoration of deserving officers and men of the Nigerian Army who have distinguished themselves in their areas of responsibilities. Also awarded were ex-service men among whom is a veteran Private Amuda Aluko who is 104 and fought the Second World War.

The President also inspected newly manufactured combat vehicles constructed by the Defence Industries Corporation.

In attendance were top dignitaries including former Head of State Gen Yakubu Gowon, Chief of Defence Staff Gen AG Olanisakin, Chief of Air Staff, representatives of the CNS, IGP, DG SSS, Acting Chairman EFCC Mr Ibrahim Magu and Chairman NDLEA attended the event.

The Governor of Kwara State, Deputy Governor of Lagos State represented the Governor, while Osun State Governor and Head of Civil Service of the Federation were equally ably represented at the occasion.

Others are former CDS and Service Chiefs Gen ML Agwai, Lt Gens Akinrinade, Alwali Kazir, AO Ihejirika and KTG Minimah respectively. On the whole, many senior military officers both serving and retired, Captains of industries, Royal fathers including Oba of Lagos and other notable personalities attended the historic event.

Ikeja Cantonment turns into Frenzy as Buratai commissions 288 accommodation facilities for soldiers

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July 5, 2019

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Ikeja Cantonment turns into Frenzy as Buratai commissions 288 accommodation facilities for soldiers

Residents of the Ikeja military cantonment in Lagos were on Friday thrown into a frenzy as the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai stormed the barracks to commission several multi-million-naira accommodation facilities for soldiers.

The Army Chief commissioned 288 flats of soldiers’ accommodation at the Ikeja Military Cantonment.

The renovated buildings were affected during Ikeja Bomb explosions in 2001. Residents of the cantonment told Television Nigerian that the buildings have been in that shattered conditions until the Chief of Army Staff intervened through the Nigerian Army Engineers Direct Project.

Residents of the cantonment could not hide their emotions on sighting General Buratai as some burst into praise singing while others were in tears of joy that these buildings could be commissioned in their life time.

The commissioning is part of activities lined up for this year Nigerian Army Day Celebrations 2019.

General Buratai later proceeded to Bonny Military Cantonment Central Mosque where he took part in Juma’at Service.

Prayers were then offered for the nation and the repose of all those who lost their lives in the course of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

Gen Buratai inspecting a guard of honour

2019 NADCEL: COAS Team draws 2-2 with Nollywood stars in a novelty match

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July 5, 2019

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2019 NADCEL: COAS Team draws 2-2 with Nollywood stars in a novelty match

The novelty match between the team of the Chief of Army Staff and Actors Guild of Nigeria on Thursday ended in a 2-2 draw.

The match which took place at the Ikeja military cantonment playing ground is part of activities marking the 2019 Nigerian Army Day Celebration.

The opening goal was scored by the Chief of Training and Operation, Army, Major General Lamidi Adeosun in the first half of the match following a terrific pass from the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Major General O Azinta.

A panting relief came for the Actors Guild team at the last minute of the First Half when Mr Steve Eboh scored an equalizer.

At the end of half time, the commander Nigerian Army Engineers, Major General Malu in the early minutes of second half of the game dribbled the defenders and attackers of Actors Guild team to score the 2nd goal in favour of the COAS team amidst wild jubilation from spectators.

This jubilation however fizzled out when a player from the Guild of Actors team broke the central defence of the COAS team before firing a bombshell shot outside the penalty box to equalize the goal. The match ended in a 2-2 draw by the sound final whistle.

The COAS, represented by the Chief of Army Standard and Evaluation (CASE ), Major General AO Shodunke in his remarks congratulated the teams for playing fair games inline with standard football rules.

He described the novelty match as one of the efforts of the Civil Military Affairs of the Nigerian Army in maintaining excellent civil military relations with Nigerian citizens.

It could be recalled that the Actors Guild of Nigerian recently paid a courtesy call to the COAS at the Army Headquarters, Abuja and requested for a novelty match which was accorded immediate approval by the Army Chief.

Highpoints of the event was the presentation of trophies to the teams and some deserving players who performed very well during the contest.

The event was graced by top military officers, members of Actors guild of Nigeria, captains of industries, military personnel families and well wishers.

80 UTME Candidates Facing Trial For Exam Fraud

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July 5, 2019

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80 UTME Candidates Facing Trial For Exam Fraud

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said that no fewer than 80 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates nationwide are undergoing prosecution for various cases of malpractice and fraud in the 2019 examination.

The JAMB Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, stated this in a meeting with journalists in Abuja on Thursday. He added that apart from the 80 standing trial, a number of candidates had been jailed for malpractices in the last two months.

The registrar noted that although the board spent a lot of money on the ongoing prosecution, it was worth it so that the examination system in the country would be sanitised.

Oloyede said, “We believe there is an organised and sponsored campaign against the UTME for whatever reasons. We have no apology for such people who are attacking us.

“The Public Complaints Commission came here a few days ago with a number of UTME cases. We picked them one after the other and we saw that these candidates either had no case or they were fraudsters. We don’t waste our energy on issues of fraudulent candidates, but we have to let the public know so that they will not be misinformed.

“If anyone has any challenge, he should complain through the normal channels. But let the complaint be genuine. If after we have done our scrutiny and we realise that the candidate has been involved in exam malpractice, we will not allow him or her to go scot-free. The law must take its course.”

BREAKING: SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS OYETOLA ‘S ELECTION

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July 5, 2019

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BREAKING: SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS OYETOLA ‘S ELECTION

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate in the September 2018 election in Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, challenging the election of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress.

The apex court in a split decision of five to two, the apex court’s panel of seven Justices held that the proceedings and the majority judgment of the Osun State Election Petition Tribunal which had declared the PDP as the winner of the poll were a nullity.

Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour who read the lead majority judgment of the apex court held that the absence of Justice Peter Obiorah who later read the lead judgment of the tribunal during the February 6, 2019 hearing, had rendered the entire proceedings of the said tribunal and its judgment a nullity.

The Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, and three other members consented to the lead majority judgment.

But Justice Kumai Akaahs and Justice Paul Galinje affirmed PDP as the winner of the poll.

Army Spokesman pays maiden visit to NASPRI, commends innovation, gives charge on discipline, dedication and professionalism.

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July 4, 2019

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Army Spokesman pays maiden visit to NASPRI, commends innovation, gives charge on discipline, dedication and professionalism.

Public Relations professionals in the Nigerian military have been charged to imbibe the ethics of the profession to achieve excellence in their various units of operations.

Col Sagir Musa being received by the commandant NASPRI, Col Mustapha Anka

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations Col. Sagir Musa gave the charge Thursday while on a maiden visit to the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) in Bonny Cantonment Lagos.

Col. Musa while commending the Commandant and the staff officers for a great job in terms of new innovations and addition to courses now available at the institute, also charged students currently on course on the need for discipline, professional excellence, excellent civil military relations in their service to the Nigerian Army, and the Nation at large.

The Army spokesman who was received by NASPRI Acting Commandant, Col Mustapha Anka told the students that today’s Nigerian Army, in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai which is to have a Professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles is a force of excellence, healthy competition among personnel of the service and the increasing desire for excellent public relations and information management skills.

“It is one thing to go for a course and it is another thing to deliver on what you have learnt. You have to buckle up, you have to work harder and harder, show more interest in the course and obey rules and regulations ” he said.

He reminded the students that the job of a soldier is not for the undisciplined, but for those who are diligent and ready to persevere.

He therefore charged the students to go the extra mile of learning ahead and getting all the necessary skills that will make them relevant among others in performing their duties in peace or war times.

Col Sagir Musa informed the NASPRI family that the Chief of Army Staff has graciously approved financial and logistical requirements for 2019 Directorate of Army Public Relations Study Period and Media Facility visit which will be conducted soon in 1 Division and 81 Division Areas of Responsibilities.

Earlier while receiving briefing inside the office of the Commandant NASPRI Col MA Anka in the presence of NASPRI Principal Staff Officers, Deputy Director Army Public Relations 81 Division and other Assistant Directors of the Army Public Relations serving in some units and formations of the Nigerian Army in 81 Division Area of Responsibility.

The Commandant highlighted some of the achievements recorded and enumerated some of the challenges the school is facing.

The Army Spokesman also used the opportunity to separately warn the officers and students to desist from any conduct that will negatively affect the image of the Nigerian Army, hence he reminded them the need for professionalism, responsiveness, working within stipulated rules and regulations as well as improved/excellent civil-military relations, in line with the desire/directive of the Chief of Army Staff.

During the visit, the Acting Commandant took time to make a detailed presentation of the School’s training packages, features, achievements, prospects, challenges and recommendations. Col Musa appreciated the Commandant for his achievements and promised a follow-up on the recommendations. He also took a tour round the school.

The Army Spokesman accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Col MM Dole.

The Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information draws participants from other arms of the armed force and the paramilitary.

Col Sagir Musa in a group photographs with course participants at NASPRI

N-Power Announces When N-Creative Programme Will Start

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July 4, 2019

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N-Power Announces When N-Creative Programme Will Start

N-Power, the Federal Government’s youth empowerment scheme, has disclosed when its N-Creative programme would start.

It declared that the N-Power Creative would start on Friday.

In a tweet on Thursday, the scheme directed prospective beneficiaries to check their emails for further information.

“Hey Peeps.

“N-Power Creative starts this Friday. If you are a beneficiary, be sure to check your email,” the tweet read.

The N-Creative programme was announced in October 2018.

The programme will train and develop 5,000 young creative talents. The strategy is to put Nigeria’s creative industry on the global radar as exporters of world-class services and content.

The training, which would last three months, is made up of 1-month in-class and a 2-month hands-on group project, across selected Nigerian cities.

The participants will be trained and certified in one of the following courses: Animation, Graphic Design, Post-production and Script Writing.

Senator Elisha Abbo arrives FCT police command for interrogation

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July 4, 2019

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Senator Elisha Abbo arrives FCT police command for interrogation

Embattled Senator Elisha Abbo, who allegedly assaulted a nursing mother at an adult toy shop in Abuja, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command for interrogation.

The Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District is currently being interrogated by detectives.

The FCT Police Commissioner, Bala Ciroma, confirmed that Abbo was presently interacting with operatives at the command.

“He is still with us,” Ciroma explained.

Our correspondent learnt that the senator earlier met with the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, at the Force headquarters before heading to the command for questioning.

Following the outrage over a trending video of the young lawmaker assaulting his victim, the IG had directed the CP to carry out an investigation into the incident.

The IG also asked Ciroma to undertake a forensic investigation of the footage which showed Abbo repeatedly slapping his victim over what appeared to be a minor disagreement while a police officer looked on.

PHOTOS: Crocodile Eats 2-Year-Old Girl Alive Before Her Helpless Mother

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July 4, 2019

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PHOTOS: Crocodile Eats 2-Year-Old Girl Alive Before Her Helpless Mother

A toddler was killed by crocodiles after tumbling down a pit at her family’s farm. Rom Roath Neary, two, wandered off never to be seen alive again while her mum was busy looking after her newborn baby.

According to Metro UK, Dad Min Min, 35, initially searched the house before finding his daughter’s skull stripped of flesh on the ground of a concrete crocodile enclosure in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Police Lieutenant Och Sophen said the family recently built a fence around the concrete pool but small children were still small enough to fit through the gaps.

Harrowing pictures show the toddler’s parents breaking down in tears as they clutch their daughter’s remains in their living room. Officers urged other families who run crocodile farms to take extra care to prevent children from getting anywhere near the animals.