NiDOA calls for unity among Nigerians at home and abroad to drive national growth

By: Michael Mike

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation–Americas (NiDOA) has called on Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to foster closer collaboration for the country’s meaningful and sustainable development.

Continental Chair of NiDOA, Dr Victor Ubani, gave the advice during a chat with youth journalists.

Ubani’s comments came in response to the recent public exchange involving Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), and a social media user — an incident that sparked mixed reactions on the “X” platform.

Ubani emphasised the need for all parties to de-escalate tensions and pursue peaceful resolutions to issues that threatened ethnic harmony and Nigeria’s international reputation.

He warned that: “The growing clamour for sanctions underscores the fear that unchecked bigotry could deepen divisions in an already polarised country like ours.”

He called on Nigerians to unite in rebranding the nation’s image and working collectively to build a more prosperous future.

Ubani said: “Let us continue to forge ahead and form a new path toward rebranding Nigeria and taking our beloved country to greater heights.

“We can do that by being patriotic and working closely together to boost national growth.”

He also appealed to aggrieved parties to look beyond recent events and focus on promoting Nigeria’s global image in a positive light, as a step toward achieving meaningful progress.

He said: “I call on everyone to work closely together so that we can fully realise the set goals for our country.

“Let us come together as Nigerians to move our country forward.”

NiDOA calls for unity among Nigerians at home and abroad to drive national growth

NHRC Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Kebbi Journalist, Welcomes His Release with Compensation

By: Michael Mike

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the unlawful arrest of kebbi journalist Hassan Mai-Waya for carrying out his constitutional duty to inform the public and hold public officials accountable.

Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa, was unlawfully detained for exposing the deplorable conditions at Kangiwa General Hospital in Kebbi State.

Reacting to the news about Kangiwa’s release the Executive Secretary of Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu said his detention was a blatant violation of human rights and freedom of expression by the Kebbi state government.

He said: “We however commend the payment of ₦200,000 in compensation to Kangiwa for his unlawful detention, by the Kebbi state government, which sets a positive precedent for protecting victims of human rights violations.”

Speaking further the NHRC Boss said “the constitution provides for apology and payment of compensation. We are still awaiting for the public apology by the Kebbi state government to fully comply with the constitutional requirement”.

“We also welcome the suspension of the Kebbi State Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Isma’il, over gross negligence and abandonment of duty within his ministry. His jurisdiction has a lot to do with the protection of the rights to life and health which should be taken with all the seriousness it deserves” the Senior Advocates of Nigeria added.

Ojukwu reiterated the importance of press freedom and the role of journalists in holding public officials accountable. He used this platform to urge the Kebbi State Government to prioritize citizens’ well-being and ensure healthcare facilities meet basic standards.

He said the Commission will continue to monitor the situation, ensuring that human rights are protected and those responsible for violations are held accountable.

To everyone who has played one role or the other especially the media in exposing the unlawful arrest and detention, Ojukwu said: “We appreciate the attention given to this matter and look forward to continued collaboration with stakeholders to promote and protect human rights in Nigeria.”

NHRC Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Kebbi Journalist, Welcomes His Release with Compensation

Bandits abduct four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have abducted four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 11:30 a.m., when the victims were working on their farms on the outskirts of Tudun Moriki.

The bandits, who came armed, seized the farmers at gunpoint and whisked them away to an unknown destination.

One of the victims was identified as Salisu Ado, while the others have not been named at press time.

Confirming the incident, the Zamfara State Police Command said it had received the report from Moriki Division and had commenced efforts with other security agencies to rescue the abducted persons.

Bandits abduct four farmers in Tudun Moriki, Zamfara