Estimated Reading Time: 2 The Government of Nigeria must take steps to respect and protect the rights of its citizens to freedom of expression, association, and assembly ahead of the planned June 12 protest in the country. June 12 doubles as Nigeria’s Democracy Day and the commemoration of the 1993[Read More…]
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Aisha Buhari deactivates her twitter account shortly after Nigerian government ban
Estimated Reading Time: 1Early Saturday checks by NewsWireNGR reveals that, Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has deactivated her account on Twitter. She announced a few seconds before midnight that she would deactivate her account. “I will be deactivating my Twitter account for now. Long live Federal Republic of[Read More…]
“This is a big country, so policing is very difficult”- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Nigeria is able to overcome the current security challenges confronting the nation and this is why the Federal Government is reorganizing the entire security architecture in the country, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this Monday when he received on a courtesy[Read More…]
Investigation: Nigeria’s government is waging a never-ending war on public freedoms
Estimated Reading Time: 10In Feb 2015, a few weeks before Nigeria’s elections, General Muhammadu Buhari – the presidential candidate of the leading opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) – travelled to England where he delivered arguably the best speech of his political career. As the speech at Chatham House[Read More…]
The Nigerian Govt is going to take over dormant account balances – here’s what we know
Estimated Reading Time: 2Unclaimed dividends and bank account balances unattended to for at least six years will available as special credit to the federal government through the Unclaimed Funds Trust Fund. TheCable Newspaper is reporting that, according to the Finance Act 2020 recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari,[Read More…]
Just In: Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari says 333 students “missing” after terrorists attacked school
Estimated Reading Time: 2Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari has confirmed that 333 students are missing following an attack on Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina on Friday night. Armed men stormed Government Science Secondary School in Kankara LGA, Katsina State, northwest Nigeria, and kidnapped dozens of students from their dormitories[Read More…]
Report: Nigerian Government spying on your phone calls and messages
Estimated Reading Time: 2The Nigerian government has in its possession surveillance equipment to spy on the mobile calls and short message service (SMS) of Nigerians, a new report from The Citizen Lab alleges. The Citizen Lab is an interdisciplinary laboratory based at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public[Read More…]
Canadian Government supports Nigeria to strengthen security at the borders
Estimated Reading Time: 1The Nigeria Immigration Service has received 63 Migration Information and Data Analysis System equipment from the Canadian Government in furtherance of their collaboration to strengthen security and migrant information management at the borders. The equipment was received by the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, at[Read More…]
Nigerian Government may soon reopen land borders
Estimated Reading Time: 1The Federal Government has revealed that it is considering reopening the land borders. The Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed on Wednesday said that the Presidential committee set up to look at the border closure has recommended that the government reopens it. The Buhari administration shut down all land[Read More…]
“Who is she fronting for? What is her real motive?” – Nigerian Government threatens witness to Lekki Shootings, DJ Switch #Endsars
Estimated Reading Time: 4The Federal Government says popular disc jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, fondly referred to as DJ Switch, “will be exposed” over her claims on the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki toll plaza on October 20, 2020. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed,[Read More…]
