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The NCEF called on ethnic groups to introduce community policing to protect its indigenes, while urging the government to re-introduce the study of history in secondary schools.

A group, the Nigerian Christian Elders Forum, has strongly condemned the recent inclusion of Nigeria in the Saudi Arabia-led coalition against terrorism.
The decision to join the group was announced by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Addressing Journalists in Abuja, Friday, the NCEF chairman, Solomon Asemota, said the action was a clear negation of the rights of Nigerians as well as a lack of regard for the views of non-Muslim Nigerians who took part in bringing the new administration to power.
“Including Nigeria in the Saudi Arabia Military coalition of Muslims/Arab nations would appear that the foreign policy thrust of the current administration is to make Nigeria a satellite state of Saudi Arabia,” the group said.
“Any nation in which Islamists believe that they are sufficiently strong to exercise influence rarely experiences peace.
“Mr. President should kindly remember that over 50 per cent non-Muslims of Nigeria did not vote for the nation to become Sharia compliant,” the group said.
The NCEF said the inclusion of Nigeria in the Organisation of Islamic Conference, OIC, in 1975, as well as its recent inclusion in the Saudi-led coalition was an attempt by Muslim leaders to dominate the country, with the teachings of Islam.
“While Islam is a religion; Islamism, otherwise called political Islam, is a set of ideologies that hold that Islam is not a religion, but a political system meant to dominate the environment in which it is practised,” it stated.
The group said some policies and decisions of the Buhari government has given Nigerians cause for concern.
“N900 billion was released as bailout to states without appropriation. International commitments are being made without resource to the National Assembly,” it pointed out.
The group also noted the, “Attempt to fund deficit in the 2016 budget through issuance of Sukkuk loan which is a Sharia compliant loan”.
The NCEF aslo said the decision by the Kaduna State government to enact a religious bill was a shocking.
“We wish to express tremendous shock at the proposed Kaduna state bill. The proposed bill contravenes section 38 (1) of the 1999 constitution,” the group stated.
The NCEF expressed dismay at what it described as the Federal Government’s inaction to the carnage and destruction perpetrated by the Fulani Herdsmen.
“According to media reports over 300 Nigerians were allegedly massacred by the Fulani Herdsmen. Till today, there has been no prosecution of any of them,” it stated.
The NCEF also decried the decision of government to establish grazing reserves across the nation, saying the proposal is a deceptive attempt to appropriate the land of indigenous ethnic groups for Fulani Herdsmen to spread terror across the nation.
The group called on the government to convene a Council of State meeting to enable past presidents of Nigeria assess the developments in the country, and make suggestions that will lead to the creation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
According to the group, the commission which should follow an enactment of law, should among other things, study the problem of terror in Nigeria and ensure the prosecution of culprits.
The NCEF called on ethnic groups to introduce community policing to protect its indigenes, while urging the government to re-introduce the study of history in secondary schools.

LeFreakSoChic:
Are they not? If they were harmless as you claim, why burn Dangote's trucks? Why burn stalls belonging to the Hausas?
Playing the victim as usual. If you Nairaland thugs are born of noble births, go and misbehave instead of writing trash all over the place. Idiots.

blackpanda:
People just came here to nag for nothing. The army is doing its job. Many of the people commenting are not witnesses but just simply speaking from personal bias. If the president really wanted to eliminate pro-biafra, none of you will have the mouth to talk. Go and check what president obj did in niger delta.

So unless u have evidence to add to army's investigation, be quiet!

The Nigerian Army says it has commenced investigation into the recent killing of some pro-Biafra protesters in some parts of the south-east zone, especially Aba in Abia state, allegedly by its officers.

It stated that anybody found culpable would be decisively dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the law.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, who made the disclosure while addressing newsmen during his maiden visit to the headquarters of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, said a situation where troops open fire for the sake of fun would not be tolerated, adding that the investigation would be thorough.

“We are already investigating. Such incidences, when they occur and result in loss of lives, we usually investigate, that’s our procedure and just as I told you, we have our own rules of engagement, definitely, troops cannot just open fire, just for the sake of fun, we are investigating the matter,” he said.

He urged his officers and men to always respect their rules of engagement which he observed had enormous regards for human rights, noting however that there is a limit to what the military can tolerate.

“Since my appointment, I gave out my vision statement which is to have a professionally responsible army in the discharge of of its constitutional roles. These visions are been pursued and the results are there in all the formations. When we say professionalism, we do our duties in professional manners as thought to us in various training institutions.

“In the areas of operation, your colleagues in North East are doing very well and also your internal security operations are very impressive, you must maintain the standard and ensure that we work within the framework of our rules of engagement. Our rules of engagement also provides for human rights protection, its basically on human right protection and indeed protection of every innocent citizen.

Elvis295:
The rumors going round that Army officers and police men were killed are false and a propaganda by the ever lying APC. Nairalanders, right now I am in Abonnema. People are going about their normal businesss. There is peace here. I am even close to the Army barracks. Even the soldiers are laughing over the news.

Wizteaser:
See speed wey I take click. Op change the caption.

dtruth3:
With this crowd, Wike is in trouble - APC ZOMBIES

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Progress2468:
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Tokety7:

That's how right thinking people think in rivers. It's a very unusual place and will be plain foolish on ur path to think the way others in other states think.
From time memorial, elections don't hold in rivers. It can never start this Saturday under wike who is a beneficiary of rigging. In here we rig and the best rigger carries the day. Saturday won't be an exception. Succk it up.

izuoguboy:
this is the biggest propaganda. APC has more supporter outside PH and Obio/Akpor than PDP in Rivers

SeverusSnape:
APC shall be buried finally in Rivers state.

IYANGBALI:
Op are you a stranger

rolchi:
Don't mind the confused Amaechi. Saturday elections will be another marker in the history of Rivers State.

Ohammadike:
I will sacrifice 100 cows if I experience constant power supply in my generation

mightyokwy:
Even PHCN dy use I better pass my neighbor. They have lost faith on them selve. Chai

Justice Yusuf Halilu of the federal capital territory (FCT) high court, Jabi, has granted Nicholas Ashinze, a colonel and ex-aide of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), who has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria army, bail on self recognition.

Ashinze had filed a fundamental rights suit against the EFCC, the Nigeria army and Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, challenging his detention by the agents of the federal government since December 23, 2015. He asked for N500m in damages.

While delivering his ruling, Justice‎ Halilu stated the EFCC, the Nigeria army and other security agencies must learn to discharge their duties in accordance with the law.

“The respondents (EFCC and Nigeria army) have not behaved as if they live in a civilised society. They behaved like we are still in the military era,” the judge said.

“They must learn to behave themselves and act within the basic provisions of the law.”

He held that it was “illegal, wrongful and a blatant violation of the fundamental human rights of applicant” for him to be held for months without trial.

He, therefore, ordered the release of Ashinze forthwith on self-recognition.

“The EFCC’s motto is: Nobody is above the law; but they are acting as if they are above the law here,” Justice Halilu said.

“The EFCC’s Act is not superior to the 1999 constitution as amended. If the EFCC has a case against the applicant they should take him to court.”

However, he did not grant the prayer for the award of N500m against the government.

nzeobi:
Shehu we av enough problems already, if you can't substantiate then please keep quite

OZAOEKPE:
"IS GMB ABOUT TO TRAVEL TO THE GREAT BEYOND" ??

Shehu Sani, senator representing Kaduna central, says Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, is “thinking of removing President Muhammadu Buhari” from office in 2019.

In a chat in the March edition of The Interview magazine, Sani advised el-Rufai to “face his job and stop putting eyes on the presidency”.

He accused El-Rufai of ruling like an emperor, promising to give him war or peace, whichever he chooses.

“It would be counter-productive for the governor to start thinking of evicting Buhari in 2019 to be the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he told the magazine.

“El-Rufai should do his job and stop putting his eyes on the presidency.”

The lawmaker and the governor have been at loggerheads for reasons not known to the public, making the Kaduna state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to suspend Sani.

Dangiwa Umar, former military governor of Kaduna, also spoke in the edition, referring to Adams Oshiomohle, Edo sate governor; Edwin Clark and Tony Anenih, chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as “traitors.”

Responding to a question on the fortunes of former President Goodluck Jonathan after he was defeated in March, Umar said: “I compare them (Oshiomohle and co) to insects that cling to flowers. They are attracted by the nectar rather than by the beauty of the flower.

“Governor Adams Oshiomohle, who generously praised Jonathan as a true democrat, suddenly turned into his most virulent critic.”

Umar revealed that he advised Jonathan to sack his service chiefs during his days as acting president, but the former president was too confused and agitated to act.

Immatex:
Masquerade in court.

Jail her for contempt of court process

Junior66:
indirectly telling APC to stop lying to us about Boko Haram.