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Nigerians in Diaspora Rally in Abuja for Voting Right
Nigerians in Diaspora Rally in Abuja for Voting Right
By: Michael Mike
Some Nigerians living in the Diaspora took to the streets of Abuja on Thursday to rally for support for Diaspora Voting.
The group which numbered about 50 persons came out despite the rainfall to walk through Abuja streets to the National Assembly.
They started their walk from the Unity Fountain, walked to the Eagle Square where they address the media and subsequently walked to the gate of the National Assembly where they dispatched representatives to present their position to the federal lawmakers
The inscriptions on the placards they carried showed: “Nigerians in Diaspora urges NASS to legislate diaspora voting,”
“Nigeria is home, let us vote,” “Diaspora votes matter,” “We should vote, let our voice count,” among others.
The Coordinating Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO)-Worldwide, Mr Chibuzo Ubochi, who addressed the media, urged the Tenth Session of the National Assembly to live a lasting legacy in Nigeria’s democratic process by legislating the Diaspora Voting.
He also appealed to President Bola Tinubu to be the first president of the country to advance inclusive governance of Nigerians at home and abroad through assent to the Bill.
He said the Constitution of Nigeria recognised Diaspora Voting, that every Nigeria, home and abroad of voting age, has the right to register and vote.
Ubochi said: “We are Nigerians living abroad. We bear names like Chibuzor, Ibrahim and Ade, eat Nigerian food and run Nigerian businesses wherever we are.
“So, why can’t we vote? We hold our green passport wherever we go and we are proud of our fatherland.
“One important thing from our past leaders in the country is that they support Diaspora Voting, so what is holding them back?
“This is because the National Assembly had yet to legislate it. This is why we are here to tell them to do the right thing.
“To tell them Nigerians living abroad deserve to be part of electoral process,Patti at the prime of the ongoing Constitutional Review.”
Former Coordinating Chairman of NiDO-Worldwide, Dr Victor Ubani,, underscored the need for President Tinubu to set the pace for the future of Nigeria’s democracy by assenting the Bill when presented to him.
He said: “We are calling on President Tinubu to listen to us. We appeal to the National Assembly to do the needful.
He noted that the only way that they could be told that they remain Nigerians is when they are allowed a chance to determine who makes policy decisions in the country that affects them.
Ubani said: “We are here to work closely with the National Assembly to build our nation to benefit our fatherland.”
For his part, the Global President, National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS-Diaspora), Chris Fayomi, commended the Federal Government’s efforts towards sustaining Nigeria’s democracy.
He noted that more could be done to bolster the nation’s democratic progress through inclusion of Nigerians living abroad in electoral process.
He said: “We have come from across several continents of the world to place demand on government towards legislation of Diaspora Voting.
“This is because no Nigerian will make the most democratic impact in fostering inclusivity of a 17million population than the one who legislates Diaspora Voting,” Fayomi said.
Nigerians in Diaspora Rally in Abuja for Voting Right
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists after it successfully repelled a terrorist ambush along the Longlari–Kanama road in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 5:23 p.m. on March 14 when troops of the 159 Battalion Nigerian Army, B Company, stationed in Kanama, were returning from a routine patrol.
.According to the sources, the troops were ambushed by suspected terrorists along the Longlari–Kanama road near Mairari village.
The troops engaged the terrorists with heavy fire and neutralized several of them forcing many of them fo flee.
Following the encounter, the soldiers conducted exploitation of the general area to track the fleeing insurgents.
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that occurred in some parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
Zulum, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, described the attack as despicable, cruel, and cowardly, targeting innocent people in the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship, as the festive period beckons.
“I am deeply saddened by the explosions that occurred in parts of the metropolis on Monday evening.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and those injured as a result of the blast. The act is utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane,” said Zulum.
He added, “The recent surge in attacks is not unconnected with intense military operations in the Sambisa forest and other hideouts of the insurgents.
The Governor, therefore, assured people of the state that the military and other security agencies are on top of the situation, as adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach in Maiduguri and the entire state.
He called on residents to remain calm, go about their usual activities, and report any suspicious movement or activity to security agencies.
Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Explosion, Calls for Calm, Vigilance in Worship, Public Places
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj. Gen. PB Koughna, has conducted a familiarisation visit to troops deployed in parts of Kebbi State.
During the visit on March 15, the GOC inspected troops of CSI Battalion III at the Forward Operating Base Dirin Daji in Sakaba area of Zuru Local Government Area, as well as personnel of 223 Light Tank Battalion in the state.
The GOC was received by the Commanding Officers of the units, who briefed him on their operational activities and security situation within their areas of responsibility.
Addressing the troops, Maj. Gen. Koughna urged them to remain vigilant, committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.
He also held an operational meeting with the unit commanders, during which issues relating to ongoing operations and prevailing security challenges within their areas of responsibility were discussed.
The visit ended without incident.
GOC 8 Division visits troops in Kebbi, urges vigilance in operations
Troops nutrialised several Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
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