Tag: THREAT

Terrorism, poorly regulated economy threat to food security – Expert

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has identified terrorism and poorly regulated economy as major threats to the realisation of food security in the country. Abonyi said this on Monday in an interview in Lagos as the World Food Day (WFD) is celebrated globally. The theme of this years celebration is, Water is life, Water is food. Leave no one behind. The theme aims to highlight the critical role of water for life and water as the foundation of our food. Abonyi, a Lecturer at the Lagos State College…

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Impeachment: Ondo Assembly serves Deputy Gov. Aiyedatiwa letter, Speaker alleges threat to life

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo State House of Assembly has served the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, letter of allegation signaling his impeachment process. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, while briefing newsmen on Monday in Akure, said Aiyedatiwa was served today through a substituted service. The Ondo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday during plenary session directed the clerk to write the deputy governor on alleged gross misconducts. According to Oladiji, Since Wednesday Sept. 20, the house had been trying to see how to serve Aiyedatiwa the notice,…

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Fake news bigger threat to democracy than gun Jonathan

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the biggest threat to democracy is no longer the gun, but propaganda, fake news and disinformation. Jonathan stated this in Abuja at the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation 2022 Peace Conference with the theme, Nation Building: The Role of Peaceful Elections in a Multi-Ethnic Context. Jonathan urged young Nigerians to embrace good conduct rather than hate speech, saying those advocating for violence and orchestrating fake news were the big threats to democracy. We must discourage this issue of hate speech and propaganda that are going on because…

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UN pledges to eliminate threat of explosive hazards in Somalia

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The United Nations on Monday reaffirmed its support for freeing Somalia from explosive hazards and highlighted the impact that the scourge has on the citizens. James Swan, the UN secretary-generals special representative for Somalia, said the world body is determined to bolster national capabilities to counter threats posed by explosive devices in a sustainable manner. The continued use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) poses a serious threat to the country and its population, Swan said in a statement issued in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, to mark the International Day for…

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Ex Speaker threatens to sue APC chairman over alleged defamation

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Former Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Eugene Odo, has threatened to file a suit against the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Ben Nwoye over alleged defamation. This is contained in a press release from Odos lawyer, Mr Ochianya Ozor in Enugu on Friday. In the statement entitled Notice to Sue for Defamation, Odo demanded a public and recorded apology from the Chairman before August 20, 2021 or face Defamation charges. Ozor alleged that the party chairman while addressing party faithful in…

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Myanmars Coup: U.S. threatens to take action against actors

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The U.S. has threatened to take action against those responsible for the detention of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as President Win Myint in Myanmar. The United States is alarmed by reports that the Burmese military has taken steps to undermine the countrys democratic transition, including the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilian officials in Burma (Myanmar). President (Joe) Biden has been briefed by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, White House Spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a statement. Earlier, Western media reported…

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