₦airaland Forum

The United States government on Friday expressed deep concern by reports of the deaths of dozens of Nigerians involved in clashes between individuals participating in a Shia procession and the Nigerian Police Force in Kano State on November 14.

The U.S. government said in a statement from its Embassy in Abuja that while the matter was still being investigated, it was “troubled by the apparent disproportionate response by the police” during the clash.

“This is the latest in a series of violent incidents between security forces and members of the Shia Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), some of which have resulted in deaths, destruction of property, and the arbitrary detention of IMN members.

“The United States calls for calm and restraint on all sides, a reduction of tensions, and greater communication between Shia citizens and government authorities,” the statement said.

The U.S. government noted that members of the Shia community, like other religious communities, have the right to assemble, peacefully express their religious beliefs, and mark their celebrations.

While calling on the Nigerian government to protect and defend the rights of the IMN, the U.S. government said it was also incumbent on members of the religious sect and all Nigerians to respect the rule of law and cooperate with the police as they attempt to maintain public order.

“We continue to urge the government to ensure accountability for the deaths of more than 300 IMN members during December 15, 2015 clashes between the IMN and security forces in Zaria, Kaduna State.

“We also call on the Nigerian government to conduct a transparent investigation of the latest incidents and bring to account anyone responsible for violating the law,” it said.


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/215676-u-s-expresses-concern-nigerian-govt-treatment-shiites.html

Pieromania:
nobody is wailing nw,they rejected the nothern nominees and confirmed all d southerners.
If it were d other way round,wailers would av flooded this thread

Abubakar’s response to the questions and issues raised by the committee unveils him as a candidate who is not prepared for the demands of office,”

Yissa’s background as a career nursing officer will not put him in good stead to be able to effectively cope with the dynamics of the communications sector if his nomination is confirmed.”

OZAOEKPE:
atiku is loved by the masses, we the youths of this nation want him to go for the number one position. he understands the diversity of this great country

Agreed he'll be more sensitive to our complex society but it doesn't change the fact that he's part and parcel of the corrupt establishment fleecing Nigerians.

Nigeria needs a break from such gang of visionless thieves running the country aground.

Fayose lead others follow.

Kudos to Abians.

We know how these selfish politicians roll.

It's all about 2019.

Let them knock themselves out for all I care.

http://punchng.com/seven-year-old-boy-allegedly-lynched-for-stealing-garri/

How can adults partake, standby or allow such barbarism to a child because of stealing

Whither their humanity? A lot of people have become worse than animals and these are the type of cowards that won't speak out boldly against politicians but will rather praise those who keeps looting the treasury.

The police must ensure the perpetrators and onlookers are brought to book. This is unacceptable.

Modified:

From a link regarding same topic on frontpage it seems junk journalism has taken over cos it's been reported previously that he was a thief that stole phones.

Nairaland moderators, you guys are losing it too.

My prayer for Mavrodians be say may it not be M ogbe M oku M odaran.

As for me Na sidon look I dey.

No dairy products allowed

Dem want make she leave behind those ?

Those immigration officials sef ...they must be admiring her endowments and not in a hurry to let her leave.

I bet one of the officials must have asked ..aunty cossy can I touch this Brea.st of life for a miracle

Ali Baba the chief comedian I hail.

sarrki:
Not about joining APC

what is the past achievements

Bro orji we Nigeria are wiser now

APC need to expand its structures in the east and kalu is a willing tool and in return it'll also help him shelve prosecution by EFCC.

Politics is all about interest but unfortunately in naija such interests benefits only politicians not the masses.

It's a calculated attempt to quash his 107-charge bordering on corruption by the EFCC.

He's now a new creature old sins have passed away....gospel according to APC.?

Fury007:
Ren Omokri is being selective and fraudulent. There are real jokers and 'children' on Nairaland, patriotic9ja boy and yourself respectively for example.

If anyone reads literary meaning to all comments on Nairaland, you are asking for constant consternation and headaches.

And you my dear, what do you know about Ghanaian's impression of Buhari?? Buhari is respected here mainly for efforts at cleaning the corruption mess in Nigeria. Nigerians are known for corruption for a long tym here and the news filtering in frm naija is just giving them hopes a leader can come in and do same becos they r grappling wt dr own, mayb not as bad as it is in Nigeria. I work n live in Accra for a multinational so pls don't believe all u read frm afar.

Despite all the killings, sufferings, insecurity, nepotism, double standards, incompetence under present govt you still believe Buhari is performing?

You must be a pretender or simpleton to believe such hogwash. And you claimed to work in a multinational? Who cares about that on an anonymous forum

What a zombie with a mindset of a kid calling others names.

Operations Crocodile smile. Operations Delta safe. Operations Sharkbite.

Next they'll come up with operation Total Destruction?

From all indications the government is not sincere nor interested in genuine dialogue. They only want to buy time with ND leaders committee whilst searching to arrest/kill Tompolo and other militants.

Mendelssohn:
My dear brother, please be reading well. Read the third paragraph especially. Nobody is saying there would be food shortage in Nigeria due to carelessness or ineffective policies of government on agriculture, but basically owing to very high demands of our products by other countries which may shorten our own ration if we yield to their requests accordingly. You have also read that we had a very bountiful harvest this year and we are a central point of attention to the whole world, food wise. Let us just try as much as possible to be reading between the lines before allowing sentiments to becloud our sensitivity while we react to issues. Thanks.

Agreed we had a good harvest which prompted high demand from other countries but it's the govt that ought to put in place measures to ensure we don't shortchange ourselves. And it needs to be proactively done asap to avoid famine 'cos farmers will majorly think of their ROI.

My main concern is how serious is the govt to tackle this matter 'cos January is around the corner and the earlier the better for us lest they'll start blaming past government as usual if it eventually happens(God forbid).

Anyway thanks bro.

illmatic101:
Hahaha...

Bros I no lie na. Even Twitter don recognise dis boy zombeism.

Won ti gbele aye lowo...him Mata don reach world stage.

patriotic9jaboy:

Guy Reno don make you a star.

A star in stupidity....i hope you won't be a case study like Buboo is to Ghanians now.



Anyway I wish the Dasukis strength to bear their loss.

CecyAdrian:
Funny you, what can hasten the death of a 96 year old man?

The elderly are often more concerned about their wards even on issues the youth may not take serious not to talk of a man facing a likely imprisonment or death.

Such worries can speedily kill any aged parent.

If true his death must have been hastened by the 'travails' of his son.

I wish his family strength to bear the loss.

rusher14:
Does government operate without private sector input?

Do strategies not emanate from discovering issues?

Do suggestions not require analysis?

Mum.u respect yourself and open your mind.

Are these afterthoughts all you've got to offer when you ought to have used your brain from onset?

What a br.ain crip.ple...opon.u afo.fun gbe.mu.

repogirl:
Where is the forex from all this excessive exports abeg? If all our food is being exported as they claim, shouldn't the money from the sales have an impact on this recessive economy?

Good question but unfortunately this government is all about the more you look the less you see. Instead of being proactive and proffering solutions they always resort to blame game.

Buboo gave us change but in a negative form.. the reverse change according to Reno Omokri.

Sibrah:
Are you OK?

Yes.


Are you sick

rusher14:
He us asking for strategic export.

The nit wits can never understand.

If you happens to be an exporter of foodstuffs will you be more concerned by strategic export or profit? Or are farmers likes OBJ interested in nigerias food security or their ROI?

It is the duty of government to have in place checks to avoid famine as a result of excessive export.

So zombie who's the nitwit now

The FG better do something fast.

Recession + Famine....no be die be dat

Father Lord Nigerians commit their lives into your hands cos any trust in APC is akin to suicide.

Yehman:
Zombies will soon come and justify the 10 months it took Duara man to appoint ministers.

Some zombies whose zombiesm are being powered by the sun will surely do.

Their cases are beyond redemption.

Reverse change Dis Reno sef.

Dey thank your lucky star say Na obodo oyinbo you dey o if not I trust Daura secret service and EFCC for don dey nack you akpako for cell now.

Anyway it's a fact that Buboo is super slow a.k.a baba go slow.

Kudos to the senate.

No leader should be allowed to destroy the unity of this country for selfish / parochial interests.

Nigerians should watch out for Northern agenda within every policy of this administration.

Tribal slurs won't take us anywhere than give room for hausa/fulani divide & rule tactics who always found willing tools amongst southerners.

A united south + the middle belt is necessary to bring about genuine development.

"One Nigeria" is a farce wrapped in fraud.

Until we speak truth to ourselves we shouldn't expect genuine development. It's not a curse, but the quest by ethnic groups to out smart one another for control of the centre without recourse to our unity/development will continue to be the bane of our growth.

True federalism is the only way out.

EHMIR:
I even heard obama is blaming buhari for hillary's defeat,because of bubu's infamous "...the kitchen and the other room''

Obama and Hillary are blaming FBI Director James Comey for their loss instead of accepting responsibility.