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Asshurbanipall:
U.S. and U.K. Press Statements on Upcoming Nigerian Elections

The United Kingdom and the United State announce repercussions, including restrictions on travel, for election-related violence.

U.S. Statement
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The conduct of the upcoming elections in Nigeria is important not only for Nigeria, but for the African continent.

The United States government does not support any specific candidate or party in Nigeria’s upcoming elections. The United States supports the Nigerian democratic process itself. We support a genuinely free, fair, transparent, and peaceful electoral process.

We, and other democratic nations, will be paying close attention to actions of individuals who interfere in the democratic process or instigate violence against the civilian population before, during, or after the elections. We will not hesitate to consider consequences – including visa restrictions – for those found to be responsible for election-related violence or undermining the democratic process. Under U.S. immigration law, certain violations may also lead to restrictions on family members.

We welcome the signing of peace pledges by Nigerian candidates and their commitment to a peaceful electoral process.

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U.K. Statement
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23 days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections and 37 days to the Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, the British High Commission in Abuja would like to reaffirm our strong support for free, fair and peaceful elections in Nigeria.

We and our international partners remain committed supporters of Nigeria’s democracy. We do not support any party or individual and believe that the Nigerian people should be able to choose their leaders in an environment free from hate speech and insecurity.

We continue to provide significant support to Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission and to Nigerian civil society to help them deliver credible elections. We also regularly engage with actors across the political spectrum to encourage them to respect electoral rules and maintain an atmosphere of peace and calm. We will be deploying an extensive observation mission for the forthcoming elections, including coordinating with the EU’s Election Observation Mission. Our monitors will in particular be looking out for any attempts to encourage or use violence to influence the elections, including on social media. We would like to remind all Nigerians that where the UK is aware of such attempts, this may have consequences for individuals. These could include their eligibility to travel to the UK, their ability to access UK based funds or lead to prosecution under international law.

The UK is a friend and partner of Nigeria. We hope our continued support will play a role in helping Nigeria take a further step towards consolidating the progress made since democracy returned in 1999.

https://ng.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-u-k-press-statements-on-upcoming-nigerian-elections/

Freddyjimoh:
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Monday said registration and the issuance of new international passport would cost Nigerians N70,000.

NIS spokesman Sunday James, who made the disclosure, said the agency will commence issuance of the new international passport from Monday, March 4 2019 in Abuja.

Issuance of the passport will commence in Ikoyi in Lagos on March 25, Kano on April 1, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos on April 8 and London, United Kingdom April 15.

He said the phase two multiple rollout in New York, Washington, and Atlanta, USA would follow immediately after London on April 22; while other locations, local and abroad, would follow in sequence from April 29.

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, January 16 launched the new red diplomatic passport at an emergency Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja.

However, NIS spokesman said existing passport booklet will run concurrently with the new enhanced passport booklet until the former expires.

According to James, the advantages of the new passport includes its 10-year validity, self-tracking of application and express centres for urgent application.

Other advantages he said included weather friendliness, compliance with latest ICAO standard, polycarbonate technology that reduces the incidence of damage as well saves Nigerians in the Diaspora time of frequent visits to Nigerian Embassies.

He, however, urged “Nigerians to take advantage of the reforms, avoid patronising third party or touts and utilise the online platforms provided by the service for their passport application.”

Source: https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/nis-nigeria-international-passport-cost-n70000-189124

Racoon:
https://www.thecable.ng/osinbajo-we-expect-criminal-allegations-to-be-filed-against-babachir-lawal

Dailyhappenings:
This Twitter user went to her page to show what she asked her dress maker to sew for her vs what she got. This is the moment when you think you have the best tailor in the world, but you end up disappointed...lol

source: https://www.musictori.com/2019/01/what-she-told-her-tailor-vs-what-she.html

Jaideyone:
yes buhari was in power when I was in luth as a patient in April 2015 and heat posed a greater threat to my survival than the gunshot wound I was struggling to heal from.

as a student in the same CMUL, heat because of light out was a big head to us between 2007 and 2011. let's blame buhari for that too!!!

fk001:
Harmattan still dey north.


Very very cold sef

ChangeIsCostant:
Security operatives have raided another criminal hideout and gunned down a suspect said to be working for a Nigerian gang leader in Cameroon.

It was earlier reported that two Nigerian gang members alleged to be leaders of Cameroonian separatists terrorists’ were killed by security operatives earlier this month. 


Why he come spread leg and give sign like davinci code?
The notorious criminal elements identified as ‘General Obi’ and Ojong Elvis Ojong – were killed during a shootout in separate raids conducted by Cameroonian task force at their hideouts. 

Following a tip-off, the task force tracked down the suspect (an aide to General Obi) to another hideout and killed him in a shootout.

Weapons, charms and other items were recovered from him.  

See more; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2019/01/hoodlum-working-for-nigerian-gang-leader-in-cameroon-gunned-down-photo.html

GistmoreNG:
Nollywood actor Emmanuel Ehumadu Totolos aka Labista recreates 10 years ago photo carrying actress, Regina Daniels.

They join the trend of “10 Years Challenge” as they both share then vs now photos. He wrote;

Now tell me which challenge can beat this.. finally recreated it after 10 years... #10yearchallenge with @regina.daniels

Gist from Gistmore - http://gistmore.com/10yearschallenge-actor-labista-shares-10-years-ago-photos-carrying-regina-daniel

Moana0635:
I feel sorry for how disappointed you will be when Buhari wins. What list will you make then?

tendingNews:
President Muhammadu Buhari stormed and took over Delta State today. He shook Delta like an earthquake.

Thr President shared pictures from his campaign in Delta and wrote:

"Thank you, Warri, thank you Delta State. I thank you very much."

Festus Keyamo who is from Delta State also shared photos and wrote:

"Area!!! Warri!!! My own Warri, my own brothers, my own sisters made us proud. They came out in their numbers to welcome PMB. Contrary to what some say, rather than lose grounds, PMB has broken into new areas since 2015!"

APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena shared this must watch video of overwhelming crowds as Buhari campaigns in Delta. The commentator of the video is so funny:


"See my Buhari, See my Buhari ooo. See natural love, this man don win"

Watch the video here and see reactions...

Source:
http://www..com/2019/01/2019-buhari-campaigns-in-warri-delta.html?m=1

NairaMedia:
“We are talking about the liberty of a citizen not because he is a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, but a citizen, this is contrary to sections 35 and 36 of the Constitution of Nigeria. “If you keep a man for 13 days you have already presumed him guilty, ” he submitted.

Source: https://www.mediahelm.com.ng/2019/01/court-orders-police-to-explain-why.html

Gossipninja:
Police officers have run for their lives as mob sets cars and police station ablaze in Zimbabwe following a protest over government’s hike in fuel price.

Zimbabwe government over the weekend announced a price of $3.11 per litre for diesel, and $3.33/L for gasoline.

That means gasoline in Zimbabwe is now the most expensive in the world, based on data from GlobalPetrolPrices.com. The site says Hong Kong had the highest price for a litre of gasoline on January 7: $2.04.

At least eight people were killed in Monday's unrest during which security forces opened fire on crowds.

Watch the video below.
https://zenithnaija.com/angry-mob-sets-police-station-ablaze-over-hike-in-fuel-price-in-zimbabwe/

HeWrites:
Igbere TV has obtained a video from the president Buhari’s campaign rally in Kogi state today during which the president nearly fell off the stage.


WATCH THE VIDEO HERE; http://igberetvnews.com/529229/just-video-president-buhari-nearly-falls-stage-kogi/

Priscy01:
A patient was, on Friday, caught stealing at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi.

The suspect was on admission at the burns ward as a result of wounds sustained after his brother burnt him for stealing, IgbereTv report.


He was said to be trying to steal through a window at ward 5A of the hospital, when one Maggie Jere alerted the security guards.


Upon their arrival, they found him with two phones and the sum of K2,300 which he had already stolen. He has since been whisked to the Blantyre police station.

MORE; http://igberetvnews.com/524304/shocker-thief-on-admission-in-hospital-caught-stealing-from-fellow-patients/

stephenduru:
A lady identified as Miss Ashetu was shot dead this evening by unknown gunmen in Benue at Bemoa Office in Katsina-ala.Katsina-ala is one of the unsafe places in Benue

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2019/01/unknown-gunmen-shoot-lady-dead-in.html

brosdoncome:
V

dabrin:
A man allegedly poured acid on his ex-wife’s lover, after which he also reportedly stabbed him to death.

The suspect reportedly attacked his former wife’s lover while the woman and her lover were in a room at her father’s house.

The Benue Police Command on Friday arraigned the suspect, one Abunde Goja, 32, who allegedly killed his ex-wife’s lover.

Goja was charged with conspiracy, culpable homicide and membership of unlawful society before a Makurdi Upper Area Court.

The Prosecutor, Inspector Veronica Shaagee, said that Goja attacked and killed Mr. Terdoo Shitov of Judges Quarters, Makurdi,

She said that the murder occurred in the ex-wife’s father’s house.

Shaagee said that Goja, a resident of Achusa, Makurdi, conspired with several others and attached Shitov with machete and acid.

She told the court that the case was transferred from B Division Police Station, Makurdi, to the state Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department on January 7.

“While she (Goja’s ex-wife) was in her room with her boyfriend, Terdoo Shitov, in her father’s house, her ex-husband, Bunde Goja, conspired with his cult members now at large and attacked and ‘macheted’ Terdoo Shitov to death and also poured acid on his head.”

The prosecutor said that the accused was arrested during Police investigation and that he confessed to committing the crime.

She said that a machete stained with blood, a plank, an axe, an acid rubber container and a blood-stained cloth were recovered from the scene of the crime.

Shaagee said that investigation into the matter was still ongoing, and requested for an adjournment to enable the Police to complete it.

She said the offences contravened Section 97, 222 of the Penal Code, Law of Benue, 2004, and Section 11(2) of the Abduction, Hostage- Taking, Kidnapping, Secret Cult and Similar Activities Prohibition Law, 2017.

The court did not take the plea of the accused due to want of jurisdiction.

The Magistrate, Mrs. Fatima Akintomide, ordered that Goja be kept at the Federal Medium Prison, Makurdi, and adjourned the case to February 15 for further mention.

Gist from Gistmore - https://gistmore.com/benue-man-allegedly-pours-acid-on-ex-wifes-lover-stabs-him-to-death

soberdrunk:
What if the white kids are the victims?

Racoon:
You born & bred a son who was so captivated by religious extremism to even embrace BH & you're talking this shitcrap? You will be his next target.

Someone said "Any fight against BH is a war against the north." So any fight by BH is a fight for the course of the core north.

Starboytwo:
Of course we know nah....everyone knew Javier macherano is the real commander in chief of the argentine national team,messi jus dey wear armband....


Ororo is the greatest...even while injured at the final of the Euro 16,he almost turned Coach....

Long live Ororo the GOAT...

chiboy1116:
how much gtb de collect....I wan close that account sef....fidelity na scam ...big scam......72naira for every mobile transfer .