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Saturday 13 February 2021

Lekki Tollgate-- Heavily Armed Mobile Policemen Storm Proposed Venue Of Protest

Heavily Armed Mobile Policemen Storm Proposed Venue of Protest (Photos)

Date: 12-02-2021 8:40 pm (16 hrs ago) | Author: kacy lee

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The Nigerian government has warned against planned protests to demand justice for victims of a shooting during peaceful demonstrations in Lagos last year demanding the dissolution of a notorious police unit long accused of abuses.

The youth-led rallies against police brutality brought Nigeria’s largest city to a standstill in October, in a campaign that swiftly widened to include demands about better governance. The #EndSARS protests, named after the police force, spread even after it disbanded and the government.

Activists have called on social media for new protests on Saturday after a judicial panel authorised the reopening of the city’s Lekki toll gate, where security forces shot at peaceful protesters on October 20.

Photos reaching GISTMANIA reveal heavily armed security officers at the proposed sight of the OccupyLekkiTollGate protest.

The policemen can be seen bearing numerous canisters of teargas sophisticated ammunition

One can stop wondering about all this show of force on peaceful protest, whereas the nation is being torn apart on a daily basis by killer herdsmen, boko haram insurgent to mention a few insecurity chjallenges confronting the nation

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This is just for un armed civilians, but they cannot near Sambisa forest, Eye service Zombies

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Thursday 11 February 2021

Anambra State Government Suspends Curfew for high-compliance, Urges Ndi Anambra To Continue Adhere To Covid-19 Guidelines

Anambra State Government Suspends Curfew, Urges Ndi Anambra To Continue To Adhere To Covid-19 Guidelines

By Uche Nworah (ABS News)

Anambra state government has suspended the 9pm to 6am curfew, one of the measures introduced to check the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

The Secretary to Anambra State government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu said that the state COVID-19 Task Force had reported an increase in the observance of COVID-19 preventive guidelines in the state, hence the decision to suspend the curfew.

“It has been observed that Ndi Anambra and residents have become conscious of the threat to life that COVID-19 poses. There is appreciable compliance to the Covid-19 preventive guidelines issued by the government. We are not relenting, as we shall continue with our various interventions, including public enlightenment, engagement with market leaders, churches, hospitals and caregivers, and other stakeholders with the aim of stopping the spread of the virus in our state”, Prof Chukwulobelu said.

Continuing, he said that, “Governor Willie Obiano has directed the suspension of the curfew with effect from 6am, Saturday, 13th February, 2021. However, it is important that our people continue to adhere to the guidelines earlier issued; (1) wearing a protective facemask when in public places and outdoors.

(2) maintaining social distancing at public gatherings (3) washing hands regularly with soap for at least 20 seconds each time (4) using hand sanitizers regularly (5) If you suspect that you are showing symptoms of Covid-19, or feel unwell, contact the nearest hospital immediately. Do not self-medicate”.

Concluding, Prof. Chukwulobelu reminded that, “Mobile courts have already been set up to try those who violate these guidelines”.

Tuesday 9 February 2021

Biden Threatens Financial, Visa Sanctions against Nigeria Over Anti-gay Laws

Biden threatens financial, visa sanctions against Nigeria over anti-gay laws

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Biden threatens financial, visa sanctions against Nigeria over anti-gay laws

Posted on 23 hours ago AuthorDeborah MondayComment(0)

The new US President Joe Biden has signlled his administration would slam Nigeria with financial sanctions and visa restrictions if the African country does not tolerate sexual minorities.

The threat was not only targeted at Africa’s largest economy. Other countries that ban gay relationships were to face similar blows.

FIRST REPORTS reports that homosexuality is illegal in Nigeria, under the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, signed by then-President Goodluck Jonathan, in January 2014.

But Mr Biden in a new memo last week directed all US embassies to promote and protect the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons “everywhere”.

The 78-year-old US President said that all human beings should be treated with respect and dignity and should be able to live without fear no matter who they are or whom they love.

“Around the globe, including here at home [United States], brave lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) activists are fighting for equal protection under the law, freedom from violence, and recognition of their fundamental human rights,” he said.

“The United States belongs at the forefront of this struggle — speaking out and standing strong for our most dearly held values.”

Mr Biden stressed that it shall be the policy of the US “to pursue an end to violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics”.

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“Through this memorandum, I am directing all agencies engaged abroad to ensure that United States diplomacy and foreign assistance promote and protect the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons”. (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex.)

The President stated that “when foreign governments move to restrict the rights of LGBTQI+ persons or fail to enforce legal protections in place, thereby contributing to a climate of intolerance, agencies engaged abroad shall consider appropriate responses, including using the full range of diplomatic and assistance tools and, as appropriate, financial sanctions, visa restrictions, and other actions”.

US President Joe Biden addresses a crowd on October 26, 2019, in Florence, South Carolina (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

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He also directed the following actions, consistent with applicable law:

“Agencies engaged abroad are directed to strengthen existing efforts to combat the criminalization by foreign governments of LGBTQI+ status or conduct and expand efforts to combat discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, and intolerance on the basis of LGBTQI+ status or conduct. The Department of State shall, on an annual basis and as part of the annual report submitted to the Congress pursuant to sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151n(d) and 2304(b)), report on human rights abuses experienced by LGBTQI+ persons globally. This reporting shall include anti-LGBTQI+ laws as well as violence and discrimination committed by both state and nonstate actors against LGBTQI+ persons.

“In order to improve protection for LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers at all stages of displacement, the Departments of State and Homeland Security shall enhance their ongoing efforts to ensure that LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers have equal access to protection and assistance, particularly in countries of first asylum. In addition, the Departments of State, Justice, and Homeland Security shall ensure appropriate training is in place so that relevant Federal Government personnel and key partners can effectively identify and respond to the particular needs of LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers, including by providing to them adequate assistance and ensuring that the Federal Government takes all appropriate steps, such as potential increased use of Embassy Priority-1 referrals, to identify and expedite resettlement of highly vulnerable persons with urgent protection needs.

“Agencies involved with foreign aid, assistance, and development programs shall expand their ongoing efforts to ensure regular Federal Government engagement with governments, citizens, civil society, and the private sector to promote respect for the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons and combat discrimination. Agencies involved with foreign aid, assistance, and development programs should consider the impact of programs funded by the Federal Government on human rights, including the rights of LGBTQI+ persons, when making funding decisions, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.”

Beaking: Suspected Yahoo Boys Protest in Osun over the incessant EFCC Arrest of some of their Colleagues

BREAKING: Suspected ’Yahoo Boys’ Protest In Osun Over Incessant EFCC Arrest(VIDEO)

News4naijaFeb 9, 2021Read original

Some suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’, on Tuesday protested their incessant arrest by the security agencies.

They blocked Osogbo/Ilesa expressway in the State.

They were said to have stormed the Ilesa West Local Government Secretariat, Ilesa and made bonfire on the road, therefore halting the free flow of traffic along the busy road.

The bonfire was made exactly at the entrance of the Ilesa Council office.

It was gathered that they were protesting against their recent arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

They alleged that the EFCC officials recently stormed the hotel they lodged in and arrested some of their colleagues.

It was gathered that owing to the road blockage, motorists plying the expressway were said to have been stranded.

Some of the road users, who know the terrain, had made u-turn for other routes.

Below is a video commentary on the alleged protest;

Friday 5 February 2021

COVID- 19; Anambra State Government Introduces Curfew To Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Virus, Announces Other Measures

Anambra State Government Introduces Curfew To Stop The Spread Of COVID-19 Virus, Announces Other Measures

By Uche Nworah (ABS News)

The government of Anambra state has announced the introduction of curfew in the state, to help check the spread of Covid-19 virus. The curfew which will last from 9pm to 6am daily, will start on Monday, 8th February, 2021 until further notice.

Announcing the new Covid-19 preventive measures, The Secretary to Anambra State government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu told Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), that His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano has directed that civil servants in the state, from grade level one to twelve should work from home until further notice, with immediate effect.

Professor Chukwulobelu also announced other measures the state government is taking to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in the state. “The state government has activated and made operational mobile courts to try Covid-19 protocal offenders, beginning from Monday, 8th February, 2021”.

“Also, the state COVID-19 Task Force, including the Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Trade and Commerce have been empowered to increase their hospitals and markets surveillance, and to close immediately any hospital (private and government owned), and markets that do not comply with Covid-19 protocols in their operations”.

For more on fighting Covid-19 and other critical health interventions in Anambra state, listen to Anambra Health Watch on ABS 88.5FM, Thursdays by 1.30pm. Follow on Facebook @absradiotelevision.

Breaking News- WTO : Coast Clears for Okonjo- Iweala as South Korean withdraw

•WTO prospective DG, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala

South Korea’s candidate for the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Yoo Myung-Hee, has announced she will withdraw from the race.

It clears the path for Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who the General Council announced late last year as the consensus candidate.

The World Trade Organization’s General Council Chair David Walker announced in last October Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had garnered the most support among WTO members to become the next global trade chief but her appointment was vetoed by the United States.

Korea’s Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee announced on Friday that she would withdraw her candidacy for the next World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General.

Korea, she said, will continue to work with responsibility for the restoration of the multilateral trading system.

NOI, as she is fondly called, will be the first female and first African to head the WTO if affirmed by its 164 membeers. Myunghee1’s withdrawal does not mean @NOIweala immediately becomes the WTO next Director-General.

That appointment is taken in a formal decision by the WTO’s 164 members.

Since the U.S. is the only WTO member blocking Okonjo-Iweala’s candidacy, it remains to be seen whether the Biden administration will reverse the Trump administration’s veto and support her.

If there is no opposition from any WTO members, the chairman of the WTO general council, David Walker, can announce the resumption of the WTO suspended October general council meeting to consider the appointment of a new Director-General. (The Nation)

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Wednesday 3 February 2021

Notherner Finally Admits that Maazi Nnamdi Kanu is the True Leader of the Igbo Nation(Biafra)

At Last! A Northern Finally Admitted That Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Is The True Leader Of The Igbo Nation "Biafra"

Vanguard NewsFeb 3, 2021

Just in, on the first of February 2021, Prof. Usman Yusuf admitted: It Is Clear Now, Nnamdi Kanu Is The True Leader Of Ndi- Igbo, Not Ohaneze Organisation.

A Nigerian Professor Usman Yusuf has disclosed that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is the true leader of the Igbo Nation " Biafra" and not the Ohaneze Ndi- Igbo organization.

Professor Usman Yusuf characterized Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as the true leader who is the Commander in Chief in southeastern Nigeria " Biafra" . Prof. Usman Yusuf noted " I have

seen several Igbo men alleging leadership, but Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is different from most of them" . " He is focused, strategic in planning and has commanded an enormous number of followers across Nigeria and also the globe whose loyalty is unquestionable, "

" Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from the United Kingdom UK gives an order to the youths and they are all following him, that is leadership, Prof. Usman Yusuf said.

Prof. Usman Yusuf further stated that " it' s a shame that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is the one calling the shot in the Southeast " Biafra" . " He blamed the other Igbo leaders for the squalor in the region and asked, " Where are the leaders, where are the Ohanaeze Ndi- Igbo leaders? He questioned.

Where are the elders who should call the youths to order when they trespass? " Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is the only true leader the youths can trust.

The government should listen to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu when he talks, It is clear now, Nnamdi Kanu is a true leader of Ndi- Igbo " Biafrans" , Not the Ohaneze Ndi- Igbo Organisation he asserted.

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Monday 1 February 2021

Nigerian Soldiers Seen dancing and Celebrating the removal of Chief of Army Staff

Nigerian Soldiers seen dancing and celebrating the removal of Chief of Army Staff (Video)

InfoxclusiveJan 27, 2021Read original

Just some hours after the removal of Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Soldier was seen in a viral Dancing and Rejoicing over his removal

A video of soldiers celebrating after the announcement of the removal of Lt. General Tukur Buratai, as the Chief of Army Staff, has been shared online.

Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, who shared the video on Twitter, wrote; ‘

‘See soldiers rejoicing over the removal of Tukur Buratai as the Chief of Army Staff of @HQNigerianArmy imagine what’s #Nigerians will do when his incompetent boss @MBuhari is also retired permanently from #Nigeria’s political space. Imagine it!”

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