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Report of Our Election Observation Mission Won’t Affect Our Relations with Nigeria, Says Isopi
Report of Our Election Observation Mission Won’t Affect Our Relations with Nigeria, Says Isopi
By: Michael Mike
Election Observation The Head of European Union Delegation to Nigeria, Amb. Samuela Isopi has said that the recent report of its independent election observation mission will not affect the EU-Nigeria relations, insisting that there are already talks on improving the existing strong relations.
Isopi disclosed this on Monday while briefing on this on 2023 Erasmus Scholarship Award programme to 135 Nigerians to study in various European countries.
She said the report of the EU Election observer mission is an independent one which the host country is at liberty to accept or reject .
She said presently EU leaders and Nigeria leaders are in talks on how to improve the already existing relationship.
She said: “European Union Observation Mission in Nigeria or anywhere else in the world, they provide an intensive, independent and impartial assessment of the electoral process. What does that mean, it means that they assess whether the electoral process was conducted in line with international, regional and also national obligation agreement of the conduct of the democratic election that the country has subscribed to.
“Election observation missions from the EU and any other International missions are not political and do not pursue any political objectives.
“The European Union as you know has a very strong and established worldwide methodology and experience and again it is a worldwide recognised actor in that field.
“It is not the first time that the Nigeria election body has invited the European Union to deploy an independent election observer mission; the EU has constantly been deploying election observation missions since 1999. I think this was the seventh one and everytime the mission had offered reports, the reports have been objective, and the purpose of those missions is to offer reports about what happened. And more importantly, to offer recommendations on how to improve the process, and then it’s up. It is the responsibility of the host country, the responsibility of the partner countries and elections management body to decide if they want to make use or not of the report.”
She added that: “Our experience with. Nigeria so far is that they have been very positive and the report of the International observation missions including the European Union have helped a lot and have helped guide the action and the report process.
“So I have no doubt that this will be the case also this time.
“The impact on our relationship, we don’t think that there will be an impact, we have very strong relations with the country and there have been phone calls between the leaders.”
She noted that EU ” is also a partner to INEC providing technical and financial support and as far as we are concerned we want to continue to engage with the largest democracy in Africa and that is Nigeria and we will continue to cooperate with Nigeria.”
Report of Our Election Observation Mission Won’t Affect Our Relations with Nigeria, Says Isopi
Troops neutralise ISWAP cameraman, seize propaganda camcorder in Bitta clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have scored a major psychological and intelligence victory against terrorists of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following the killing of a group’s cameraman during a failed attack on Bitta town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the troops not only repelled the assault but also recovered a sophisticated camcorder used by the terrorists to record propaganda footage.
Security sources confirmed that the insurgents had planned to use the failed operation to generate fear-inducing content aimed at glorifying their attack and disseminating false narratives through online channels.
The ISWAP cameraman was identified by the equipment he carried, which included a ruggedised camcorder and media pouches strapped to his vest. He was taken down in the heat of the exchange.
The camera contained footages that is now being processed for intelligence exploitation.
Troops neutralise ISWAP cameraman, seize propaganda camcorder in Bitta clash
Security forces arrest 13 illegal immigrants in Ogun, hand them over to immigration
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces on Tuesday arrested 13 suspected illegal immigrants following a distress call from residents of Unity Estate in Pakuro, Mowe area of the state.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the foreigners, who hail from Cameroon, Togo, and Ivory Coast, were allegedly causing public disturbance in the neighbourhood, prompting residents to alert the police.
Police sources said that following the alert at about 11:00 a.m., the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Mowe Division swiftly mobilised detectives to the scene.
All 13 suspects were apprehended and after initial profiling, they were handed over to the Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command, Abeokuta, for further investigation and necessary action.
The command assured residents that it would continue to work with other security agencies to ensure peace and order, especially in border communities.
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Police launch manhunt after suspected abduction of two women in Abuja community
By: Zagazola Makama
The FCT Police Command has launched a joint operation to rescue two women suspected to have been abducted during an armed invasion in the Aco Mbawpe area of Abuja.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when criminal elements armed with dangerous weapons stormed the community and attacked a private residence.
According to a police sources, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Iddo Division received a distress call at about 2:10 a.m. on July 23, alerting them to the attack.
“Upon receiving the report, our patrol teams were swiftly deployed to the scene. Preliminary investigation revealed that the residence of one Fati Omale was invaded by the assailants, and she, along with another woman identified as Zainab Ibrahim, is believed to have been abducted to an unknown destination,” the police said in a statement.
In response to the incident, combined teams of Police Operatives from Iddo Division, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, as well as local vigilantes and hunters, have commenced a massive search and rescue operation.
The joint teams are combing the surrounding bushes and hills around the Aco Mbawpe axis, a semi-rural settlement on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory, in a bid to locate the abductors’ hideout and ensure the safe return of the victims.
Police launch manhunt after suspected abduction of two women in Abuja community
Troops neutralise ISWAP cameraman, seize propaganda camcorder in Bitta clash
Joint Nigeria–Niger military offensive hits major terrorist stronghold near Damasak
Security forces arrest 13 illegal immigrants in Ogun, hand them over to immigration
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