Brussels 23.10.2020 “It is alarming to learn that several people have been killed and injured during the ongoing protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria” the head of the EU diplomacy Josep Borrell said, reacting upon the events in Lagos. “It is crucial that those responsible of abuses be brought to justice and held…
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EU awaits ECOWAS decision on Mali
Brussels 04.10.2020 The EU once again reiterated its full support to ECOWAS on the issue of lifting Mali sanctions, imposed by West Africa the regional powers. Meanwhile the transitional government is hopeful that sanctions placed on Mali by ECOWAS are likely to be lifted soon. Mali’s newly appointed transitional President, Bah Ndaw held a meeting…
COVID19: Nigeria prisons relief
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the chief judge to free prisoners who have been awaiting trial for six years or more for relief of the overcrowded cells as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, a spokesman said on April 21. Buhari asks Nigeria's chief judge to free prisoners because of coronavirus https://t.co/GTYcE3oF9n — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica)…
COVID19: Nigeria Abba Kyari died
“The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari,” spokesman Garba Shehu said on Twitter. Kyari had been hospitalized in the Nigeria commercial capital, Lagos, after testing positive for the coronavirus upon his return from a trip to Germany on March 15. The Presidency regrets to…
COVID19: 139 confirmed cases
On April 1 there had been 139 confirmed coronavirus cases and two deaths in Nigeria. Nine people have recovered after contracting virus Covid-19. Both major cities Lagos and Abuja along with Ogun State are currently in lockdown. Nigeria's Coronavirus Cases Rise to 139 @PremiumTimesng : https://t.co/6qNedrltxc #Nigeria #COVID19Nigeria #Covid19Out #stayathomeNigerians #LetsFightCovid19 #CovidNGR #StayAtHome#StayAtHomeAndStaySafe #TheLockdown #COVIDー19…
Buhari on S.Africa «embarrassment»
President Muhammadu Buhari assessed the wave of deadly violence attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa was an “embarrassment” to the African continent. During my visit here, we have discussed these attacks on foreigners and Nigerians. The authorities have expressed their apologies over the incidents and have resolved to take necessary steps…
Buhari condemns “House of Torture”
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari condemned “House of Torture” school, which came to public attention the end of September. Abhorrent child abuse at Ahmad Bn Hambal Islamiyya School in Rigasa, Kaduna State, is under police investigation. (Image: illustration). Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President on Media and Publicity, issued a statement, claiming that free and…
Plot against Ghana President
Three people were arrested in Ghana, believed to have been amassing makeshift bombs, weapons and computer equipment in a plot targeting the presidency, authorities said police foiled a suspected coup. (Image: Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo). Ghana arrests three people for plot against president https://t.co/EMysOik3OW — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) September 25, 2019 The Information Ministry announced…
Buhari to visit S.Africa amid crisis
Nigerian high commissioner is recalled and a special envoy will be send to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to address recent xenophobic attacks during urban violence outbreaks, said Information Minister Lai Mohammed at a press briefing in Abuja. Nigeria to recall its top diplomat to South Africa -information minister https://t.co/RdimuyEk5R pic.twitter.com/xjksjoK821 — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) September…
EU expresses solidarity with Nigeria in aftermath of Badu massacre
More than 60 people have lost their lives after suspected Boko Haram militants opened fire at a funeral procession in Borno state, Nigeria. It is unfortunate what happened in Badu Village Unit under Nganzai LGA of Borno State. #BokoHaram killed over 60 villagers coming from a burial. This is coming at a time the State…
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