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EU Develops Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy for Nigeria
EU Develops Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy for Nigeria
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
The European Union (EU) has developed a Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy for Nigeria for the coming years.
Speaking in Abuja at the weekend during the premiere of a Chioma Onyenwe’s stage play: “First They Came”, written by Paul Ugbede and directed by Kenneth Uphopho to commemorate the 2021 Human Rights Day, the Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation in Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Cecile Tassin-Pelzer said “the 16 Days of Activism is a key highlight of the year, where we raise awareness and demand action to eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls.”
She disclosed that: “Over the course of the past 16 days, in which we addressed all aspects of this year’s theme: “Orange the world: End violence against women now!”, the EU Delegation in Nigeria participated in over 20 different events, organised by the Delegation and our implementing partners, the Nigerian government, development partners and civil society organisations.”
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Tassin-Pelzer added that: “Today it is more important than ever to recall that Human Rights are universal and indivisible, and that our efforts to defend them can never stop.”
She noted that the tools which EU is going to be using in the coming years to implement the Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy for Nigeria, are Human Rights Dialogues, Statements, Campaigns, Public Events, Human Rights based approach to Development Cooperation and Thematic projects on Human Rights and Democracy that supports civil society actors promoting Human Rights and Democracy.
She however lamented that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated some challenges relates to human rights, democracy and rule of law, noting that: “in many parts of the world, we have seen worrying trends: censorship and restrictions to freedom of expression, discrimination, deepening inequalities, an increase in violence against women and girls, as well as arbitrary detentions.”
She said: “We have achieved a lot, but more needs to be done. Looking to 2022 and beyond, the European Union commits to working alongside its partners to show leadership on human rights issues and continue working to strengthen the protection of human rights in Nigeria and the rest of the world.”
She noted that: “ No Human should be without rights. All human, all equal.”
EU Develops Human Rights and Democracy Country Strategy for Nigeria
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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