Politics › Jimoh Ibrahim Is Wrong: The United Nations Can Scrutinise Nigeria’s School Abduc by Ofunaofu(op): 7:35am On Jul 15 |
Jimoh Ibrahim Is wrong: The United Nations can scrutinise Nigeria’s school abductions by Wale O. B. Adewale Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has argued that the United Nations lacks the power to investigate the Oriire school abduction because it is a domestic security matter. That proposition sounds authoritative, but it is contradicted by both history and the United Nations’ own record. It is a very bad way for Ibrahim to start an assignment on that world stage. The United Nations has, for more than a decade, examined mass school abductions in Nigeria. Following the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, on 14 April 2014, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), acting under its treaty mandate, launched an inquiry into Nigeria’s handling of repeated abductions of women and girls. On 6 March 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) announced the Committee’s findings, concluding that “grave and systematic violations” of women’s and girls’ rights persisted in Nigeria. The Committee held that the Nigerian state had repeatedly failed to prevent abductions, rescue victims, prosecute perpetrators and provide effective remedies. It specifically found that Nigeria had failed “to prevent abductions, rescue and protect women and girls from abduction and prosecute and adequately punish perpetrators.” Nor was Chibok an isolated intervention. Following the abduction of more than 300 schoolboys from the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, on 11 December 2020, and subsequent attacks on schools in Zamfara and Niger States in early 2021, United Nations human rights experts issued a statement on 11 March 2021 criticising Nigeria for failing to conduct “an impartial, independent investigation” into the incidents. They urged the authorities to establish accountability, strengthen protection for schools and provide urgent rehabilitation for traumatised children. The intervention of the United Nations did not stop there. On 26 February 2021, following the abduction of students from the Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara State, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, through his spokesman, strongly condemned the attack, demanded the unconditional release of the students and called for those responsible to be brought to justice. Around the same period, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict repeatedly condemned attacks on schools in Zamfara, Kebbi and other parts of Nigeria, warning that the targeting of educational institutions constituted a grave violation of children’s rights under international law. Nothing in Governor Seyi Makinde’s appeal falls outside this well-established pattern. He did not ask the United Nations to govern Nigeria, deploy troops or usurp the country’s sovereignty. He merely requested an independent international inquiry into an atrocity that shocked the nation and attracted global attention. Such requests are entirely consistent with the work of UN human rights mechanisms, which exist precisely to examine grave violations wherever they occur. Ambassador Ibrahim therefore mistakes scrutiny for sovereignty. The United Nations examines human rights questions not because it governs countries, but because states, including Nigeria, have voluntarily accepted obligations under international treaties such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. International scrutiny is not foreign occupation. It is one of the accountability mechanisms that responsible nations themselves helped to create. If the United Nations could investigate the aftermath of Chibok (2014), scrutinise Kankara (2020), condemn Jangebe (2021), monitor attacks in Zamfara, Kebbi and Niger States (2021) and continue documenting Nigeria’s recurring school abductions, there is no legal or moral reason why Oriire (15 May–10 July 2026) should suddenly become untouchable. The real question, therefore, is not whether the United Nations can look into the Oriire abduction. The documentary record leaves little room for doubt that it can, and that it has repeatedly done so in comparable cases. The more pertinent question is this: if there is nothing to hide, why should anyone fear an independent inquiry? Adewale is a political scientist https://www.google.com/amp/s/tribuneonlineng.com/jimoh-ibrahim-is-wrong-the-united-nations-can-scrutinise-nigerias-school-abductions/amp/ |
Politics › Re: Sowore Reacts To Arrest Of Prince Adeyemi: PFIPC Scandal, Biggest Cover-Up Ever by Ofunaofu: 9:12pm On Jul 14 |
alanto: Gbaja raised the issue. How can he be complicit and still be the one to raise the fraud issue? Opposition doesn't mean you lose your brain.
This is not the first time this will do this? Was it Gbaja that helped him the first time? How did the agency's budget make its way into the national budget if Adeyemi says he was in police custody when it was being prepared? |
Politics › Re: Sowore Reacts To Arrest Of Prince Adeyemi: PFIPC Scandal, Biggest Cover-Up Ever by Ofunaofu: 9:06pm On Jul 14 |
Actually the biggest heist ever perpetuated by a government |
Travel › Re: First Section Of Calabar Abuja Super Highway Nears Completion by Ofunaofu: 8:25pm On Jul 14 |
Ttalk: Understanding Obidients logic is a Herculean task. Without a brain, logic is impossible to understand.
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Career › Re: NBA Election: Badejo-Okusanya Pens Letter To Colleagues Ahead Of July 18 Polls by Ofunaofu: 6:51pm On Jul 14 |
Wish her the very best
Nice one |
Travel › Re: First Section Of Calabar Abuja Super Highway Nears Completion by Ofunaofu: 6:35pm On Jul 14 |
Ttalk: When it's completed don't use it It's quite difficult to have a meaningful conversation when basic English comprehension is missing |
Travel › Re: First Section Of Calabar Abuja Super Highway Nears Completion by Ofunaofu: 6:32pm On Jul 14 |
Parachoko: Do the Government Promise the road will be ready for use by May 2027? When will the road be ready? |
Travel › Re: First Section Of Calabar Abuja Super Highway Nears Completion by Ofunaofu: 3:56pm On Jul 14 |
Parachoko: Alright, go and sleep, I will wake you up when it's Completed by Asiwaju in 2031 So, you're admitting the road won't be completed by May 2027 |
Travel › Re: First Section Of Calabar Abuja Super Highway Nears Completion by Ofunaofu: 3:40pm On Jul 14 |
Wake us up when the Lagos–Calabar road finally connects Lagos to Calabar.
Nigerians appreciate the snail-speed progress, but enough of the endless "first section," "second section," and "third section" announcement being recycled and splashed across our faces since the project began.
We've been seeing those headlines since the project was launched. |
Politics › Re: Exposed: How Femi Gbajabiamila Used Fake Law To Corner N54 Billion Oil Revenue by Ofunaofu: 1:50pm On Jul 14 |
Truly, he is the Thief of Staff |
Politics › Re: Price Hike Looms As Dangote Begins Sale Of PMS, Diesel In Dollars by Ofunaofu: 10:45am On Jul 14 |
The Tinubu-led federal government introduced the naira-for-crude deal with the Dangote Refinery, only to undermine it by failing to supply enough crude under the arrangement. As a result, the refinery has had to rely more on internationally sourced crude purchased in U.S. dollars.
Quite the definition of sabotaging your own policy. |
Politics › Re: Shettima Represents Tinubu At First Anniversary Of Buhari's Death (Video & Pics) by Ofunaofu: 9:28am On Jul 14 |
Why is Tinubu not attending |
Politics › Re: Bayo Onanuga Slams Makinde Over Demand For UN Probe Of Oyo Kidnappings by Ofunaofu: 8:28am On Jul 14*. Modified: 8:52am On Jul 14 |
Ttalk: Look at the people who defended Peter Obi for getting injunction not to appear at panel of enquiry set up to address police brutality and extra judicial killings in Anambra during Obi tenure are now running mouth in support of international enquiry.
Hypocrisy of the Obidients stink You must've woken up with sifia nightmares, because I'm struggling to understand what Peter Obi or the Obidients have to do with the Tinubu regime resisting Governor Seyi's call for an impartial and independent probe into the Oriire kidnapping. Try addressing the issue instead of dragging in people who have nothing to do with it. |
Politics › Re: Bayo Onanuga Slams Makinde Over Demand For UN Probe Of Oyo Kidnappings by Ofunaofu: 7:58am On Jul 14*. Modified: 8:22am On Jul 14 |
Ordinarily, nobody should have a problem with calls to probe the Oriire kidnap saga. Yet here we are under a Tinubu administration that seems to treat accountability and transparency as threats rather than responsibilities.
How did we get here?
Why does the Tinubu administration object to Gov. Seyi's call for an independent international inquiry, involving the UN, into the Oriire kidnapping?
Even describing it as bizarre
What is there to fear from an impartial investigation?
If there is nothing to hide, why resist a transparent probe?
The prolonged ordeal those schoolchildren and teachers endured was horrific. They, their families, and the public deserve clear answers.
This is a dark chapter, and many Nigerians fear things could get even worse if this style of governance continues. |
Business › Re: Dangote Refinery Fixes Petrol Price In New Pricing Template by Ofunaofu: 7:09am On Jul 14 |
zikter: Where is the petrol from our refineries? APC government told us the refineries are working. They insulted OBJ who told them nothing is working. APC is a curse to this nation They even boasted about taking OBJ on a tour of the so-called "working" refinery. The evil the APC cannot do does not exist.
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Politics › Re: BREAKING: Makinde Seeks UN Probe Into Abduction Of Ogbomoso Pupils, Teachers(vid by Ofunaofu: 1:38am On Jul 14 |
favor914: Just imagine this cluelessness nonsense , UN & US should come & help Obidients investigate the kidnapping in Oyo State, this is the nonsense that Makinde & Gringory Obi discussed for 2 hrs?
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Politics › Re: BREAKING: Makinde Seeks UN Probe Into Abduction Of Ogbomoso Pupils, Teachers(vid by Ofunaofu: 9:37pm On Jul 13 |
Ttalk: Let me remind you that similar enquiry that invited your Peter Obi to come and give account of young men that was thrown into Izu river during his tenure was met with litigation from Obi who stopped the panel of enquiry from inviting him
Up till today, Obi haven't answered the role he played in that incident.
Obi and Obidients don't have moral right to demand for any enquiry in Nigeria when the terror that happened during Obi's tenure has not been resolved I don't know where you're coming from with this because, the last time I checked, it is Governor Makinde, not Peter Obi or Obidients, who is calling for an independent international inquiry involving the UN into the abduction of the pupils and teachers to establish exactly what happened, with the report made public. Yet somehow you've managed to drag Obi and Obidients into a conversation that has absolutely nothing to do with them. Are you sure you're in possession of your ability to think critically, or is deflection your default response whenever accountability is mentioned? If you have evidence against anyone, present it. But using an unrelated incident as a smokescreen to avoid discussing a current demand for transparency and accountability only reinforces the point: some people see accountability as a threat instead of a duty. |
Business › Re: Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Reaches 6-Year High by Ofunaofu: 8:44pm On Jul 13 |
Nice one
But where's all the money |
Politics › Re: BREAKING: Makinde Seeks UN Probe Into Abduction Of Ogbomoso Pupils, Teachers(vid by Ofunaofu: 8:20pm On Jul 13 |
Nice one
There should be an independent international inquiry into the abduction of these pupils and teachers, and the report should be made public. That is a working and accountable governor there
We are living in a regime headed by a desperado, where transparency and accountable is treated as a threat rather than a duty. |
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Politics › Re: How Tinubu’s Economy Almost Made Me Quit My Music Dreams (pics) by Ofunaofu: 7:36pm On Jul 13 |
Tinubu regime is a dream kiler |
Politics › Re: 2022: Tinubu Promised To Pay WAEC Fees For Every Child; 2026: Fee Hits ₦50,000 by Ofunaofu: 7:32pm On Jul 13 |
JASONjnr: Obi is probably reading this post and will soon post nonsense about the NECO fees hike......
Baba loves bad news like mad.... Obi and bad news is 5&6 Is that what this thread is all about |
Politics › Re: Court Of Appeal Judgment Has No Effect Whatsoever On The Direct Primaries- ADC by Ofunaofu: 7:12pm On Jul 13 |
Absolutely 💯 |
Politics › Re: Buhari Left Flourishing Nigeria Behind – Ex-Minister Sirika Claims by Ofunaofu: 7:08pm On Jul 13 |
Beautifulday: Lol! Anybody believed Buhari will be better than anyone. Funny how no one believed it then, yet today, before our very eyes, Buhari looks outstanding compared to this propaganda-riddled government headed by Tinubu |
Politics › Re: Buhari Left Flourishing Nigeria Behind – Ex-Minister Sirika Claims by Ofunaofu: 6:50pm On Jul 13 |
Tinubu just came to reverse all the gains recorded under the Buhari government
Only to dish out propaganda of a so called reforms |
Politics › Re: 2022: Tinubu Promised To Pay WAEC Fees For Every Child; 2026: Fee Hits ₦50,000 by Ofunaofu: 4:13pm On Jul 13 |
Believe whatever comes out from the mouth of the iragbiji liar, forger, identity thiéf and drug bárón at your peril |
Politics › Re: Nafiu Bala Gombe False Claim Of Uploading To INEC Portal - ADC by Ofunaofu: 2:12pm On Jul 13 |
We know who Nafiu Bala Gombe is working for. They are anti-democratic agents, NADECO wannabes who claim to have fought for democracy. |
Politics › Re: 2027: Sowore Declares Free Education Plan, Vows To Scrap WAEC, NECO Exam Fees by Ofunaofu: 10:40am On Jul 13 |
This is what renewed hope is all about
Not renewed scam sold by Tinubu |
Politics › David Umahi Confirms Mary Habila Died In His Residence by Ofunaofu(op): 8:41am On Jul 13 |
Tinubu’s Works Minister David Umahi Confirms Mary Habila Died In His Residence, Claims She Was Physiotherapist Seconded To His Home
Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that Mary Habila died at his residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State.
He also stated that she was a physiotherapist seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works from the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences and renewed his call for an autopsy to determine the cause of her death.
The confirmation follows Saharareporters' exclusive report stating that the circumstances surrounding Habila's death were shrouded in secrecy.
There have been also public concerns about how staff of the University hospital were seconded to the residence of the Minister of Works for no official reasons.
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, Umahi described Habila's death as "unfortunate" and said he received the news with profound shock and sadness.
According to the statement, the minister said emergency measures were immediately activated after the incident, with medical personnel, including the Chief Medical Director of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Uburu, contacted without delay.
He added that the Nigerian police was also promptly notified in line with legal procedures.
The minister claimed that after Habila's death was confirmed, he personally received her parents, offered his condolences, and advised the family to consent to an autopsy to scientifically establish the cause of death.
However, the minister claimed that the family initially declined the recommendation.
"It is important to clarify that Miss Mary Habila and Miss Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, who had been on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works as physiotherapists for the past three years until the unfortunate passing of Miss Habila," Umahi said.
Amid renewed public attention over the incident, the minister said he has reiterated his position that an autopsy should now be conducted, maintaining that it remains the most credible means of determining the cause of Habila's death and addressing the questions that have continued to trail the incident.
"The Honourable Minister has again reiterated his position that an autopsy must be conducted. He remains convinced that this is the most credible and responsible path to resolving all questions surrounding the unfortunate incident," he added.
Umahi also appealed to members of the public to avoid speculation and allow law enforcement authorities and medical experts to carry out their investigations without interference.
The death of Mary Habila has generated public interest following reports questioning the circumstances under which she died while in Uburu, Ebonyi State, prompting calls for a transparent investigation.
SaharaReporters previously reported that Habbila died under mysterious circumstances inside the country home of Nigeria's Umahi in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
SaharaReporters' investigation revealed that the incident had been shrouded in secrecy, with both the Ebonyi State Government and the state police command maintaining silence over the matter.
Multiple police sources told SaharaReporters that the incident occurred on June 27, 2026, barely a day after Habbila and another woman, Anita Baski, both from Kaduna State, were reportedly brought to the minister's residence.
SaharaReporters learnt that the death had since triggered a police investigation, with the case transferred from the Ohaozara Divisional Police Headquarters to the Ebonyi State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Abakaliki.
According to police sources familiar with the investigation, Habbila and Baski arrived at the minister's residence on June 26. The sources alleged that the two women had been brought from Kaduna State to attend to the minister.
Habbila was, however, found dead inside the residence the following morning under circumstances investigators are still trying to establish.
Police sources said Jonathan Bawado, a police officer who serves as Senator Umahi's Personal Assistant and previously worked as his Aide-de-Camp (ADC) during Umahi's tenure as Governor of Ebonyi State, alerted medical personnel after Habbila was discovered unresponsive.
According to the sources, a doctor and an ambulance were subsequently dispatched to the residence, while the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ohaozara Police Division, CSP Tobechukwu Godwin, was notified of the incident.
SaharaReporters further learnt that Professor Chihurumnanya Alo, Consultant Public Health Physician, Infectious Diseases Specialist and Chief Medical Director of the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, was also alerted about the incident. https://saharareporters.com/2026/07/12/tinubus-works-minister-david-umahi-confirms-mary-habila-died-his-residence-claims-she
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Politics › Re: Direct Insult To Christians -Vatsa Knocks Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket For 2027 by Ofunaofu: 8:09am On Jul 13 |
HacheNoire: Who made you a mouthpiece for all? And they made you their mouthpiece? |
Politics › Re: Direct Insult To Christians -Vatsa Knocks Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket For 2027 by Ofunaofu: 7:55am On Jul 13 |
Every Nigerian have been insulted by the Tinubu regime |