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Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by jahsharon: 8:43am On Nov 28, 2019
Wiseandtrue:
When it happened to Nnamdi Kanu, many didn't say anything!

Now it's happening to Sowore, many isn't saying anything!!!

Who knows whose turn it will be tomorrowhuh

Let's collectively condemn injustice and it will flee!!!
If you take the destructive path of Nnamdi Cownu and Omoyele Sowore, then you too will be jailed. No two ways about it.

There is freedom of speech, but freedom after speech would be determined by the content of your speech.

Buhari is a Military turned Civilian Dictator, live with it. Enemies of the State will have no freedom. I stand with Buhari.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Ugosample(m): 8:43am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
what is this one saying?

I don't expect any sensible comment from you sha

So I'm not surprised
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Mkokelvin(m): 8:43am On Nov 28, 2019
NwekeUG:
IgbereTV reports that the Senator and Congressman representing New Jersey, where Sowore resides in the U.S.A., wrote a letter to Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, on the detention of Sowore by the DSS.

See letter below

Congress of the United States
Washington, DC 20515




November 25, 2019

Ambassador Sylvianus Adiewere Nsofor
Head of Mission
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court, N.W.
Washington DC. 20008

Dear Ambassador Nsofor,

We write to express strong concern about closing media and Civic space in Nigeria. There have been a number of troubling reports about Nigeria security services assaulting and detaining journalists using excessive force on non-violent protesters and taking other actions that inhibit freedom of expression, and otherwise prevent Nigerians from fully exercising their constitutional rights.

Journalists and activists such as Omoyele Sowore, Jones Abiri, Kofi Bartels, Samuel Ogundipe, and others investigating and speaking-out politically sensitive problems like corruption or insecurity have been harassed and detained, with reports that some have been tortured. In at least one instance, the Department of Security Services has ignored a court order to release a detained activist. Restrictions and deadly crackdowns on non-violent protesters since 2015 have similarly reflected a lack of apparent commitment to civic freedoms which is beginning to negatively impact the image of Nigeria's government, both home and abroad. Security forces used live ammunitions on Shiite protestors in Zaria, Kaduna State in 2015; on protestors in Onitsha, Anambra State in 2016, again on a Shiite procession in Abuja in 2018, raided the office of Daily Trust, and arrested the editor in January, 2019, and shot and killed Precious Owolabi, a journalist covering a July 2019 protest in Abuja. The crackdowns have collectively killed hundreds of Nigerian citizens and serve serve as troubling demonstration of the excessive force used by the military. The alleged perpetrators of these abuse have yet to be brought to justice.

Mr. Ambassador, Nigeria has a critical role to play in preserving peace and and stability in West Africa, and as the most popular democracy in the continent, it could serve as a shining example of how countries can best observe the rights enshrined in the African Charter on Human and People's Rights. However, failure to failure to respect the rights in the Charter and those in Nigeria's own constitution undermine your nation's ability to lead in this area. We urge you to ensure that the rights and liberties contained in the constitution are observed for all citizens, and to take strong action against further closing space for journalists, political opposition, and those in civil society. The rights of all citizens must be respected without the threat of government reprisal. We look forward to seeing progress on this critically important issue. Thank you for your attention on this urgent matter.

Sincerely,


Signed

Robert Menendez
United States Senator

Josh Gottheimer
Member of Congress



http://igberetvnews.com/1167339/u-s-congress-writes-nigeria-detention-sowore-photo/
Nigeria is a free state. US Congress cannot tell us what to do.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by allthingsgood: 8:44am On Nov 28, 2019
They are mad. Go and chant revolution in America and see if they won't shoot you dead
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Matrixoba: 8:44am On Nov 28, 2019
This is the most stupid comment I have read on this platform. It might be you tomorrow. Unless you have decided to die in hopelessness. What is wrong is wrong. Has the president not gone out on protests in the past? Was he arrested? Or do you want pictures to verify? Abeg go eat agege bread and sleep for one place.
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by MedicH: 8:45am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
U mean next time he will think again before revolting against a deadly and bad govt. A govt that will sentence ur child to death by hanging for speaking out against the ills and impunity in governance? I'm already on a steady mission to cut off my roots with this cursed place because until people like u gets some sense or gets wiped off from the face of the earth Nigeria can never get it right.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by helinues:
kwalangida:
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time to follow you bro

helinues TRIGITIS
welcome our newest member cheesy
our target is 100 this year Insha'Allah
Its your choice, your time, your life

We are busy working towards to get money for our pending projects

Time of reckoning awaits you.

Different people with different priorities

Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by jahsharon: 8:45am On Nov 28, 2019
Omokiri1:
This is becoming boring. The FG might just make a hero our of Sowore

NYSC corps members get your Authentic Medical Fitness Certificate for camping and Medical Report for redeployment from a Govt hospital.
Check my signature for contact link
Here is a criminal producing fake medical reports and certificates. You will arrested soon.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by allthingsgood: 8:46am On Nov 28, 2019
Jordan97:
What I don't understand his how people blindly voted for this man(buhari) in 2019.. Nigerians can be dumb.. Honestly..
We will vote buhari over and over again. U can enter lagoon if u wish
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by johnad3(m): 8:46am On Nov 28, 2019
Letter from U.S senator cant look like this, it must have executives letter headed, not just orchestrated one like this. it look too ordinary. Stop fooling yourself
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by mubeela(m): 8:46am On Nov 28, 2019
Jordan97:
What I don't understand his how people blindly voted for this man(buhari) in 2019.. Nigerians can be dumb.. Honestly..

Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Edyice: 8:46am On Nov 28, 2019
LIFELESS : USA want to enter this matter shocked

ABBA kyari : let them try , you know we have contact in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. They will help us fight the USA

Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by samsono30: 8:46am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
You need to check your brain settings. when did Sowore become Terrorist? pls ansr ur self.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Nobody: 8:47am On Nov 28, 2019
NwekeUG:
IgbereTV reports that the Senator and Congressman representing New Jersey, where Sowore resides in the U.S.A., wrote a letter to Nigerian Ambassador to the United States of America, on the detention of Sowore by the DSS.

See letter below

Congress of the United States
Washington, DC 20515

November 25, 2019

Ambassador Sylvianus Adiewere Nsofor
Head of Mission
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court, N.W.
Washington DC. 20008

Dear Ambassador Nsofor,

We write to express strong concern about closing media and Civic space in Nigeria. There have been a number of troubling reports about Nigeria security services assaulting and detaining journalists using excessive force on non-violent protesters and taking other actions that inhibit freedom of expression, and otherwise prevent Nigerians from fully exercising their constitutional rights.

Journalists and activists such as Omoyele Sowore, Jones Abiri, Kofi Bartels, Samuel Ogundipe, and others investigating and speaking-out politically sensitive problems like corruption or insecurity have been harassed and detained, with reports that some have been tortured. In at least one instance, the Department of Security Services has ignored a court order to release a detained activist. Restrictions and deadly crackdowns on non-violent protesters since 2015 have similarly reflected a lack of apparent commitment to civic freedoms which is beginning to negatively impact the image of Nigeria's government, both home and abroad. Security forces used live ammunitions on Shiite protestors in Zaria, Kaduna State in 2015; on protestors in Onitsha, Anambra State in 2016, again on a Shiite procession in Abuja in 2018, raided the office of Daily Trust, and arrested the editor in January, 2019, and shot and killed Precious Owolabi, a journalist covering a July 2019 protest in Abuja. The crackdowns have collectively killed hundreds of Nigerian citizens and serve serve as troubling demonstration of the excessive force used by the military. The alleged perpetrators of these abuse have yet to be brought to justice.

Mr. Ambassador, Nigeria has a critical role to play in preserving peace and and stability in West Africa, and as the most popular democracy in the continent, it could serve as a shining example of how countries can best observe the rights enshrined in the African Charter on Human and People's Rights. However, failure to failure to respect the rights in the Charter and those in Nigeria's own constitution undermine your nation's ability to lead in this area. We urge you to ensure that the rights and liberties contained in the constitution are observed for all citizens, and to take strong action against further closing space for journalists, political opposition, and those in civil society. The rights of all citizens must be respected without the threat of government reprisal. We look forward to seeing progress on this critically important issue. Thank you for your attention on this urgent matter.

Sincerely,


Signed

Robert Menendez
United States Senator

Josh Gottheimer
Member of Congress



http://igberetvnews.com/1167339/u-s-congress-writes-nigeria-detention-sowore-photo/
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Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by freesowo: 8:48am On Nov 28, 2019
beamtopola:
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Racoon:
Nigeria is a lost cause if GET A QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED HOME TUTOR IF YOU STAY IN LAGOS FOR YOUR WARD/CHILD
?? smiley winkwww.nairaland.com/attachments/10641301_ikr_jpeg4713b8d3c25b46d08d719341ae620985

the world have to be teaching us how to do what is right.Tyranny has a beginning & end.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by mabea: 8:50am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
The same lyrics all the time. Say something new bro.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by AlphaStyles(m): 8:51am On Nov 28, 2019
Coming from the so called people who harass and insult their president anyhow how abeg make dem shut up jare as much as I wish Sowore is released abeg make US just shut up
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Borderless: 8:51am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
We salute your foolishness.

Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Nobody: 8:51am On Nov 28, 2019
Congress with no seal or stamp or even background logo when ordinary university certificate na shiiiiiii

I doubt the authenticity America pays attention to detail say no more to even use white paper lol Government no be school
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by greenguy: 8:52am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
When people speak like this, I give up on our youths and fear for the future of this country.

I doubt you're up to 50 years old, but ordinary small sense you don't have. And it's a pity that some people somewhere, somehow depend on you on way or another.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Nobody: 8:52am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
Well, you got that right, especially as their president is constantly railing against the fake news media enemy of the people. America has lost the right to tut tut , with the crazy old man in the WH
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by donprinyo(m): 8:52am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
Wicked mind
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by donprinyo(m): 8:53am On Nov 28, 2019
Ghan ghan
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Wenkivincent: 8:53am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
you lack sense...people like you are the reason why Nigeria is in critical situation...foolish people full Nigeria , i hate buhari and his disciples
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by kwalangida: 8:55am On Nov 28, 2019
[s]
helinues:
Its your choice, your time, your life

We are busy working towards to get money for our pending projects

Time of reckoning awaits you
[/s]
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by obidark: 8:56am On Nov 28, 2019
MedicH:
U mean next time he will think again before revolting against a deadly and bad govt. A govt that will sentence ur child to death by hanging for speaking out against the ills and impunity in governance? I'm already on a steady mission to cut off my roots with this cursed place because until people like u gets some sense or gets wiped off from the face of the earth Nigeria can never get it right.
aint you overdoing it right now....??
how can you talk like this....??

i will never talk like this to somebody that thinks diffrently than me....
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Eteka1(m): 8:57am On Nov 28, 2019
This letter is a personal letter from a US Senator and a Member of the US House of Representatives. Your headline is misleading.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by SoNature(m): 9:00am On Nov 28, 2019
netpro:
Will they keep quiet. How many people do the United States have locked away in Guantanamo Prison in Cuba and other CIA black sites across the world?

Tell those who stood surety for Sowore to go pick him up. We need to know who to pick up if Sowore runs like that Abino.

Tomorrow he will think twice before attempting to Revolt and overthrow his ancestors.
I have maintained repeatedly that I would pick up Sowore if I was president and he wanted to revolt against my government after losing the election.

However, any government that disobeys court verdict is a threat to us all.

You will never understand what it means for a government to flout court order until you become a victim.

No rational person should condone that nonsense.

Sowore can be tried from home or better still, given house arrest
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Eteka1(m): 9:00am On Nov 28, 2019
Godiloveu:
Someone pls remind me...what was Sowore crime?
He was trying to organize a revolt to topple the government. He said this himself.
Re: U.S Congress Writes To Nigeria On The Detention Of Sowore (Photo) by Gandollaar(f): 9:00am On Nov 28, 2019
Auxigen:
Why didn't he do it?!
I tire for Jonathan sef..Do what you just mentioned NO.
Change Jega NO
Focus on South South NO
He was building the Amalgiris that later betrayed Him!
Now he is sulking skunk somebody...He ain't seen anything yet...shebi now Buhari is aiming for third term
My brother.. Jonathan sef embarassed
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