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May

11

2023

WPFD 2023: IPC Decries Increasing Attacks On Journalists Establishes Centre On Safety Of Journalists

NATIONAL NEWS#IPC, #MediaAttack, #PressFreedom, intimidation, journalism, victimisation

WPFD 2023: IPC Decries Increasing Attacks On Journalists Establishes Centre On Safety Of Journalist In a bid to further address the growing spate of attacks on journalists and the threats on media freedom in Nigeria, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has announced that it is establishing a Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalist (CSFPJ), as part of its unique activities to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2023. A statement by Mr. Lanre Arogundade, IPC’s Executive Director, Melody Lawal has been appointed has the Centre Coordinator, with the task of positioning the CSFPJ to strategically…

Jun

19

2022

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Owo Massacre: Tears flow in Ebonyi as community buries couple killed in attack – As Group seeks Ebonyi Govt’s support for families

CRIME, RELIGION#Terrorism, Chukwudi Onuoha, mourners, Mrs. Deborah Onuoha, Owo killing, St. Francis Catholic Church, tragedy, victimisation

Owo Massacre: Tears flow in Ebonyi as community buries couple killed in attack - As Group seeks Ebonyi Govt's support for families For residents of Ukawu, a sleepy community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Saturday June 18 was their saddest in history…

Oct

27

2021

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Nnamdi Kanu Trial: File 10,000 Suits Against FG or risk treatment as enemy of Ndigbo- OYC Urges Igbo Lawyers

NATIONAL NEWSAdministration, arrest, Comrd. Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, intimidations, Lopsided Government of Buhari, Marginalization, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Nigerian government, ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Council OYC, president Mohammadu Buhari, Pro-Biafra groups, sabotage, Saboteurs, Self-preservation, Sustenance, victimisation

Nnamdi Kanu Trial: File 10,000 Suits Against FG or risk treatment as enemy of Ndigbo- OYC Urges Igbo Lawyers Ohanaeze Youths Council, OYC has enjoined every qualified Legal Practitioner from Igbo extraction to, as a matter of urgency, sue the Federal Government of Nigeria otherwise risk treatment as an enemy of Ndigbo with a befitting treatment. The apex youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide--the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has urged Igbo lawyers all over the globe with ten years legal experience to file a suit against the federal government of Nigeria in order to "save Alaigbo from political cum economic…

Oct

26

2021

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Recurrent Intimidation, Phones’ Search: FENRAD Condemns Invasion of Privacy by Police Unit in Aba

NEWS#Endpolicebrutality, #EndsarsAnniversary, #EndSarsMorial, #EndSARsProtest, FENRAD, Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, intimidation, Nigeria police, Phone's search, victimisation

Recurrent Intimidation, Phones' Search: FENRAD Condemns Invasion of Privacy by Police Unit in Aba Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights advocacy group has condemned vehemently, the alleged cases of phones' and gadgets' search, as carried out by men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS against Aba residents. The group attributed the nefarious action perpetrated by men of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS against residents of the area to the "illicit activities of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS unit of the same Force", which regrettably resulted in the outbreak of the 2020 nationwide…

Oct

26

2021

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#Anyim Pius: Stop Harassing, Intimidating Prominent Igbo Sons, Ohanaeze Youths Council Charges FG, EFCC<br>…Calls for immediate release of former SFG

#Anyim Pius: Stop Harassing, Intimidating Prominent Igbo Sons, Ohanaeze Youths Council Charges FG, EFCC
…Calls for immediate release of former SFG

NATIONAL NEWS#AnyimPiusAnyim, #SenOrjiUzorKalu, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, impunity, intimidation, victimisation

#Anyim Pius: Stop Harassing, Intimidating Prominent Igbo Sons, Ohanaeze Youths Council Charges FG, EFCC…Calls for immediate release of former SFG The apex youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide- Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has described the arrest of Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim as an act of political intimidation by APC led federal government against position voices in Nigeria. Reacting to the unfortunate arrest of a former Secretary to the Federal Government, (SFG), Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim, by the Economic And Financial Crime Commission(EFCC)urged the Buhari led Government to desist from the perceived intimidation, victimisation and witch-hunt of selected region through the…

Sep

17

2021

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IPOB drags Ghanaian government over alliance with Nigerian government

NEWSBiafra agitation, Deportation, Ghanaian government, intimidation, marginalisation of South East, Marginalization, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Nigerian government, unlawful arrest, victimisation

IPOB drags Ghanaian government over connivance with Nigerian government The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB is currently fuming in anger over alleged collaboration betweenGhanaian government and Nigerian government in persecuting their members. This is even as Ghanaian government has reportedly arrested 107 IPOB members, deported 25 with a total number of 82 members declared missing. The Media and Publicity Secretary of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Comrd. Emma Powerful has disclosed that not fewer than 107 of its members have been arrested by security operatives in Ghana. According to a statement issued by Emma Powerful, Thursday, 25 of the…

Oct

01

2020

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Tears! PUNCH Journalist<br>Battles With Life After Gun Attack From Lagos Police Officers During October 1 Protest

Tears! PUNCH Journalist
Battles With Life After Gun Attack From Lagos Police Officers During October 1 Protest

METRO#federal government of Nigeria, intimidations, Nigeria at 60, Nigeria Police Force, victimisation, wickedness

While Nigeria marked her 60th birthday today with some citizens celebrating the event, it was rather negatively a red- letter- day for Olukayode Jaiyeola, photojournalist with The PUNCH who was attacked by the men of the Lagos State Police Command, The Punch reports. Jaiyeola was among journalists covering an October 1 protest in the state, but was regrettably brutalised at the Maryland area of Lagos by some officers The incident happened around 12 noon when a policeman, Innocent Adadu, hit Jaiyeola’s head with a baton. Jaiyeola’s colleague and PUNCH reporter, Deji Lambo, who was at the scene, said Adadu hit Jaiyeola…

Sep

12

2020

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Inside Abia: Man Gets Shot by Civil Defense Officer in his Compound Gov. Ikpeazu assures Justice

CRIMEbrutal killing, civil defense officers, death, intimidation, victimisation

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu this evening, visited Umuokpo Village, Obingwa LGA to commiserate with the family of Late Onyedikachi Nwogu who was allegedly shot dead at close range by an Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps right in front of his compound three days ago, 8th September 2020. The Governor who arrived the village along the Aba Ikot Ekpene Highway around 5.30pm, straight from the Owerri airport walked into the compound of the deceased to see his wife, aged mother and children. There was also a mammoth crowd of the people of the Community. It was a very…

Aug

14

2020

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Ebonyi NSCDC Officers Captured in CCTV During Negotiations With Armed Robbers *Umahi draws battle line

CRIMEarmed robbery, civil defense officers, David Umahi, security, victimisation

The Ebonyi state government led by Engr. David Umahia has unapologetically held men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) responsible for the series of armed robbery incidents witnessed at the popular St Margate Umahi International market. Governor Umahi, disgruntled at the hike in the activities of hoodlums in the state, with focus on the victimization of Traders at St Margate Umahi International Market, Abakaliki, the state's capital, amidst pain, reprimanded the security agency over their illicit attitude in the state's capital overtime, hence their negotiations with robbers to facilitate victimisation of residents. The number one citizen of the…