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NGO Says Taiwan Representative in Nigeria Has No Diplomatic Recognition in Line with One-China Policy
NGO Says Taiwan Representative in Nigeria Has No Diplomatic Recognition in Line with One-China Policy
By: Michael Mike
A non-governmental organization, SINOAFRIK Media Documentation and Development Network, has expressed concern over the misrepresentation of a recent visit by Andy Liu, the Head of the Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria, to Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu as a diplomatic visit.
The organisation, in a press statement on Monday signed by its Executive Director, Austin Maho, said the portrayal of the visit as a diplomatic engagement between Taiwan and Nigeria is misleading and does not reflect the realities of Nigeria’s foreign policy.
SINOAFRIK stated that Taiwan is an inseparable part of the People’s Republic of China, and the Taipei Trade Office in Lagos operates as a non-diplomatic entity. It stressed that Nigeria does not recognize any entity referred to as the “Taiwanese government.”
It added that: “Any implication of bilateral collaboration with such an entity is seen as contradictory to Nigeria’s longstanding foreign policy, which has been grounded in mutual respect for the One-China Principle since its adoption in 1971.”
According to the statement, the One-China Principle asserts that there is only one China, with Taiwan being an integral part of it, and recognizes the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China. This position is reinforced by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 from 1971, alongside historical documents such as the 1943 Cairo Declaration and the 1945 Potsdam Proclamation.
SINOAFRIK reiterated that the One-China Principle has been the foundation of Nigeria-China relations for over five decades.
“At the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, Nigeria and China elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, where Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to the One-China Principle and its opposition to any form of Taiwan independence,” the statement noted.
The organisation pointed out that the People’s Republic of China has been a vital partner in Nigeria’s development, contributing significantly to key sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, technology, trade, and human capital development. It said Nigeria is China’s second-largest trading partner in Africa, with bilateral trade exceeding $20 billion annually.
SINOAFRIK urged the Nigerian media and the public to avoid terms like “Taiwanese Ambassador to Nigeria,” “Taiwanese government,” or “Embassy of Taiwan in Nigeria,” as these terms imply the existence of “two Chinas” and are inconsistent with Nigeria’s foreign policy.
“The media must uphold objectivity, fairness, and accuracy in their reporting,” the statement added.
NGO Says Taiwan Representative in Nigeria Has No Diplomatic Recognition in Line with One-China Policy
Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
A yet-to-be-identified man has been found dead with multiple injuries along Dukku Road, behind the old stadium in Gombe metropolis.
A resident, Abdullahi Maikudi, reported the incident on Wednesday after sighting the victim lying motionless.
Witnesses said the man was discovered with rope tied around his neck and injuries across his body.
He was rushed to the Specialist Hospital, Gombe, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe
Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have attacked the residence of a village head in Galumji, Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, inflicting injuries and robbing him of cash and valuables.
The victim, identified as Guru Tafida, Village Head of Jarkum, was assaulted by about five armed men at about 11 p.m. on Tuesday.
Witnesses said the assailants used the butt of a gun to hit the traditional leader, leaving him with a deep cut on the head. He was later rushed to the General Hospital, Dukku, where he was treated and discharged.
The attackers reportedly carted away N30,000 in cash, three mobile phones, and issued a death threat, demanding N20 million from Tafida and his brother, identified as Alhaji Musa.
A live round of ammunition was also left at the scene by the attackers as a warning.
Security sources say efforts are underway to track down the suspects and bring them to justice.
Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
Gunmen abduct five in Shongom LGA, Gombe State
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men in the early hours of Wednesday abducted five persons during an attack on Dangeza Hamlet in Gwandum Ward, Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe State.
Zagazola learnt that the attackers, numbering four, stormed the village at about 3:30 a.m., broke into the homes of residents and shot sporadically into the air, eyewitnesses said.
One of the residents, Samaila Musa, 55, who narrowly escaped, said the gunmen demanded to know the whereabouts of his son, Yusuf, a hunter, who was not at home at the time of the incident.
The sources said the gunmen eventually whisked away five persons, identified as Buhari Shehu, 60; Rukayya Adamu, 17; Muhammad Sale, 20; and Rabe Sale, 12, all of the same address, to an unknown destination.
The gunmen also carted away a hunter’s uniform belonging to Yusuf, according to Musa.
Troops later visited the scene, where three empty AK-47 shells were recovered. Efforts are underway to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
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Man found dead with multiple injuries in Gombe
Armed men attack village head in Dukku in Gombe, demand N20m ransom
Gunmen abduct five in Shongom LGA, Gombe State
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