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NIGERIA AT @ 62, WE WILL CONTINUE TO PUT SMILES ON THE FACES OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION… OJUKWU

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NIGERIA AT @ 62, WE WILL CONTINUE TO PUT SMILES ON THE FACES OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION… OJUKWU

By: Michael Mike

The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN congratulates Nigerians on the 62nd independent anniversary celebration as he pledges the Commissions commitment to tackle human rights violations and seek appropriate redress for victims.

Chief Ojukwu who made this pledge in his message of commemoration of Nigeria’s independence, said that so many people are going through one form of human rights violation or the other, and that the Commission is determined to put smiles on their faces by assisting them to address the myriad of complaints it receives every day.

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He noted that violation of rights is a global issue occasioned by a lot of reasons, “the world is going through dire economic and security challenges which have also affected our nation, and these situations are breeding grounds for human rights violations that occur in different forms”.

In Nigeria, we have to contend with violations perpetrated by security forces, insurgency and counter insurgency operations, cases of sexual and gender based violence, domestic violence, violation of the rights of the child (e. g child hawking and begging, out of school children) etc.

“However, we are assuring all citizens and foreigners living in Nigeria that the Commission will strive to promote, protect and enforce their fundamental human rights at all times, despite the obvious challenges”, the NHRC Boss added.

Ojukwu reiterated the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of nations and the greatness ahead for the country which according to him can only be achieved with hard work both individually and collectively as patriotic citizens.

He further stated that the Commission now has offices across the federation and can be assessed by every person, “with this we are bringing our services to the door steps of Nigerians for free, in order that we may wipe the tears of the violated”

He advised citizens to invest their time in productive ventures that could aid development especially as we are preparing for the 2023 general elections. “election period are periods where rights are easily violated through hate speech, dis-enfranchisement, physical violence etc. we should be wary of all these, we have the population of over 200 million people endowed with talents which must not be put to waste in unproductive ventures, we must begin to get it right by respecting each other’s rights, this is key to any development” he added.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria admonished Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to reflect on the human rights challenges facing the nation and the role individuals can play in addressing them. The fight for human rights is the fight for all.

He noted that the current security challenges has further underscored the need for us to be more united so as to frontally confront our common enemy .

“Realization of independence and celebrating nationhood are not enough if we do not collaboratively as individuals and ethnic groups pursue a common goal of human rights protection and socioeconomic emancipation”, he advised.

Therefore, the celebration should be a wake-up call for us as citizens to eschewed ethnicity, tribalism, religious bigotry and embrace the time honoured principle of unity in diversity, even in the face of daunting challenges,
occasioned by insurgency, armed banditry, kidnapping, hate speech and sexual and gender based violence, just to mention but a few.

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ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno

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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.

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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

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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.

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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

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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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