Security personnel in Nigeria have killed at least 18 people enforcing restrictions introduced to stop the spread of coronavirus, ThisDay reported, citing a report by the National Human Rights Commission. (Image: illustration) #UPDATE Nigerian security agents have killed 18 people in their enforcement of measures to curb #coronavirus, a figure higher than the documented toll…
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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…
No expulsions of Nigerians took place
A hundred African Facebook pages posted information about “51 Congolese were expelled from France” on March 1 after incidents two days earlier in Paris, on the sidelines of a concert by Congolese star singer Fally Ipupa. (Image: Paris, Gare de Lyon before fire). Breaking: Massive fire at Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, France….
Nigeria: Dozens killed in Kaduna
More than 50 civilians were killed on Sunday evening in six villages in Kaduna province of Nigeria in an attack which started March 1 afternoon. The mlitiary opearation of Nigerian ground forces and aviation is ongoing. #BREAKING 50 killed in northern Nigeria 'bandit' attacks: local officials pic.twitter.com/0Rwp1VwufI — AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 2, 2020…
MEPs criticise Nigeria and Burundi
16.01.2020 Strasbourg The European Parliament adopted two resolutions on monitoring respect to the human rights and rule of law situation in Nigeria and Burundi. Press releaseHuman rights breaches in Nigeria and Burundi: https://t.co/BBD4y9Gwhg — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) January 16, 2020 Nigeria Following the recent terrorist attacks in the country, the European Parliament strongly condemns the…
Nigeria: vessel crew kidnapped
Pirates have kidnapped 19 crew members of a Greek crude oil tanker off Nigeria, an official with the ship’s operator confirmed on December 5. Reportedly, the vessel was carrying crude for Indian refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp. The vessel was chartered by French oil company Total to deliver Bonny Light oil to Vizag in southern India, the…
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…
Nigeria imposes ID cards in three States
Nigerian will require the travelers in three northeastern states to carry identification cards in an effort to track the members of Boko Haram and Islamic State, the army statesman announced. #Nigeria authorities to scan travellers ID in northeast in counter #terrorism operation https://t.co/NGr8Q0U3qF via @africanews — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) September 22, 2019 The new requirement…
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…
South Africa urban violence outbreak
South African police have arrested dozens of people in Johannesburg on September 2 after rioters looted shops, burned tyres and blocked road junctions – the second outbreak of urban rioting in a week. (Image: Johannesburg). Cele says JHB CBD lootings is a national emergency https://t.co/wOajli3Ner pic.twitter.com/MFLdZadkmm — Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) September 2, 2019 Police had…
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