Tag: EU

2023: EU Election Observer Mission to deploy 100 observers

Aminu Imam

…Says it wont interfere with process The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) is set to deploy about 100 observers for the coming general elections in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, yesterday, the EU-EOM Chief Observer, Barry Andrews, said the observers would be deployed to all of Nigerias 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, on election day. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled 25 February for the Presidential and National Assembly elections and 11 March for the Governorship and States Houses of…

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Security Advisories: UK, EU, Australia issue fresh alerts over general elections

Aminu Imam

The United Kingdom, (UK) and Australia have asked their citizens not to embark on travels to Nigeria, in the latest security advisories issued on Thursday. In the same vein, the European Union, (EU), also cautioned that insecurity might prevent elections from taking place in some parts of the country. The EU said the security climate in Nigeria was very hostile as the 2023 general elections are less than 35 days. Recall that in October last year, the United States, UK, Canada, and other developed nations issued terror alerts, warning their…

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Intractable Insecurity: Southern Kaduna Group writes UN, EU

Aminu Imam

Laments neglect by FG The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) yesterday disclosed that it had written the United Nations, European Union and Africa Union on the plight of its people amid intractable insecurity. The National President of SOKAPU, Jonathan Asake, revealed this during a session with newsmen at the weekend, asking the international community to wade into the plight of the Southern Kaduna people. The group added that it was tired of begging Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmed el-Rufa’i, to end the carnage going on in Southern Kaduna. SOKAPU expressed…

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“Help stop coups in Africa” – Buhari urges European leaders

Aminu Imam

Worried by recent cases of hijack of constitutional authorities through military coup detat in Africa, President Muhammadu Buhari has solicited the support of European leaders in preserving democracy on the continent. Buhari initiated the campaign for Europes support on Thursday, during a roundtable discussion on Peace, Security and Governance at the ongoing 6th EU-AU Summit in Brussels, Belgium. According to an issued statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari also stressed the need to nip the root causes of extremism, conflicts and tensions in…

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Borno records over 4,000 sexual, gender based violence in 6 months

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By: Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri. A total of 4,104 cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) have been recorded in Borno State in six months between January and July, 2021.The state government also said the non availability of gender desk in most of the police stations in the state to fast track investigation and prosecution of SGBV cases and issues has been one of the challenges. The Director of Women Affairs, Borno State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Falmata Gambo Hamza disclosed this during a press conference…

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Borno Govt, EU, others battle SGBV

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

By: Adamu Aliyu Ngulde, Maiduguri ‘The Borno state ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with Gabasawa Women and Children Empowerment Initiatives, British Council, funded by the European Union (EU) have called on community, religious and traditional rulers to stand against Sexual and Gender Base Violence (SGBV). Briefing journalists as part of events to mark 16 Days Activism held at the Dujima Hotels Maiduguri, the Director Women Affairs, Borno state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Falmata Gambo said “the ministry in collaboration with Gabasawa, British Council, EU, Police…

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Eminent Nigerians warn World Bank, IMF, EU, others against granting loans to Nigeria

Aminu Imam

Prominent statesmen and leaders of thought yesterday warned the international community against lending the Nigerian Government any foreign loans, stating that Nigeria is now a country with questionable sovereignty. The Nigerians, numbering 129, were signatories to the Constitutional Force Majeure (CFM), declared on December 16 2020 on Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Notable among the leaders are former Nigeria’s military vice-president, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe (rtd), former Plateau State go, Jonah Jang, renowned historian and Second Republic member of the Senate, Banji Akintoye; former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo; respected varsity…

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EU reports Nigeria to WTO

Aminu Imam

The European Union, (EU), has reported Nigeria to the World TradeOrganisation,(WTO). The Director-General of the WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, made this disclosure in Abuja yesterday, when she visited the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).  The complaint was about Nigerias policy on dairy products.  Okonjo-Iweala said the WTO has received a letter from the EU complaining about Nigerias restrictions on milk and dairy products.  She said the WTO will look into the complaint, but urged Nigerians to take advantage of the Trade Remedy Initiative in place at the WTO to protect local industries. 

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EU leaders condemn coup in Myanmar, urges respect of election results

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

European Union (EU) leadership reacted in condemnation to the events unfolding in Myanmar on Monday, urging the release of those detained and compliance with the disputed election results. I strongly condemn the coup in #Myanmar and call on the military to release all who have been unlawfully detained in raids across the country, President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said in a tweet. He added that the democratic process must be restored. The EUs foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, echoed Michel in issuing a strong condemnation and called to…

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