₦airaland Forum

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria issues this emergency security message for U.S. citizens in Nigeria.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and all associated facilities will close at 11:30 a.m., and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will close at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 14, 2012. The U.S. Mission to Nigeria takes this action solely as a precautionary measure. Protests against a controversial film may occur in Jos, Kano, and other parts of Nigeria. U.S. citizens may wish to limit their travels beyond their residential compounds during the afternoon of September 14.

The Embassy continues to work closely with Nigerian Police and security agencies, which continue to take proactive security measures to ensure public safety. U.S. Citizens in Nigeria should consider their personal security and to keep personal safety in the forefront of their planning.

This year, extremists have attacked many locations in Nigeria, killing and injuring hundreds of people. They have threatened churches, mosques, media houses, police stations, immigration and customs offices, financial institutions, large hotels, shopping malls and markets, state government offices, communications centers, beer gardens, and nightclubs. Attackers have also burned and destroyed several public and private schools in Borno, and targeted several educational institutions in Kano and churches in Plateau, Bauchi, Kaduna, Niger, and Borno states. Additionally, extremists continue to target westerners for abduction. As such, the situation in the country remains fluid and unpredictable.

All U.S. citizens should use caution and discretion when deciding to attend large functions or visit establishments identified as potential targets, and respond appropriately if they detect suspicious activities. Because of ongoing security concerns within the Federal Capital Territory, U.S. citizens should continue to expect heavy traffic congestion, road blocks, and significant police/security force deployments. All U.S. citizens should remain vigilant, pay attention to their surroundings, limit exposure to large crowds, and keep their cellular telephones in close proximity for use in cases of emergency.

U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Nigeria are strongly advised to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. Mission in Nigeria to contact you in case of emergency.

sambos994: ...and if Prezzo or whatever apologizes, will it change the price of garri?

Ijogz K: Who's Rickross?

toba: emphasized texts. sura market is not Obalende. misinformation

alaoeri: At last 9ja on medal's table, nice1.

deeplow: Is he a woman....

BeraBera: She should be given adequate security o! Nothing bad should happen to her here in Naija o as it would really be embarrassing. By the way, the part of the story that interests me is this:
THISDAY further gathered that while in Abuja, Clinton may also use the opportunity of her visit to announce some major gains of the Nigeria, US Binational Commission (BNC).
It was Clinton who signed the Bi-national Commission Agreement with the then Secretary to the Federal Government, Ahmed Yayale, at the State Department, Washington DC in April of 2010.
The BNC initially had four working groups - good governance, transparency and integrity; energy and investment; food security and agriculture; Niger Delta and regional security co-operation. I can't wait to see

Gudiza: Dude, the 'real' arsenal players are in HongKong China with Wenger. Watched them played an exhibition game today against one of the host nation clubs , ended 2-2.